Archive: 19 July 2003
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Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia provides BMWs for ASEM delegates
Indonesia provides BMWs for ASEM delegates All ministers participating in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Denpasar, Bali, will be able to enjoy the comfort of traveling in new-model BMWs. PT BMW Indonesia will lend 30 new BMW 5-series cars to the Indonesian government, which will host the forum next week on the resort island. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda will on Monday officially receive the keys of the luxury cars.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rectors' Forum backs special university entry
Rectors' Forum backs special university entry Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Rectors' Forum supported on Friday the implementation of special admission at state universities, but at the same time called on the government to draft a law providing subsidies for intelligent students with less fortunate backgrounds to enter state universities.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Keroncong' maestro's lonely days
'Keroncong' maestro's lonely days Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The man walks with difficulty and speaks almost inaudibly, but when it comes to talking about his creative journey, Anjar Any becomes momentarily explosive before succumbing to the effects of his chronic breathing problem.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, RP considering establishment of trade forum
RI, RP considering establishment of trade forum The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Philippines and Indonesia, two members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), are considering the setting up of a forum aimed at fully implementing AFTA in the trade relations between the two countries.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Infrastructure: A government guarantee Lalu A. Damanhuri Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist Committee on Policy for Infrastructure Development (KKPPI) Jakarta 2. Pro21 -- Prepare now for the return of SARS 1 x 40 Prepare for return of the deadly SARS virus By Marc Lipsitch Marc Lipsitch is Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health. 3.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Automakers upbeat at major car expo
Automakers upbeat at major car expo Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Automakers displayed their latest models in an expo said to be the largest in Southeast Asia, hoping that the country's improving economy would help them sell more cars this year. The nine-day Gaikindo Auto Expo was opened on Friday by Vice President Hamzah Haz and Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police break up student protest
Police break up student protest MALAYSIA: Some 250 Malaysian students participated in a rare protest march on Friday in support of seven university students charged over their involvement in an illegal gathering two years ago. Badaruddin Ismail, an activist with human rights group, the Voice of the Malaysian People said that police broke up the march and arrested Shahrir Mahmood, who was leading the peaceful march to the court building, after Friday (Muslim) prayers.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal digging threatens prehistoric relics
Illegal digging threatens prehistoric relics Bambang M and Gigin W Utomo, Contributors, Yogyakarta Apart from the natural scenery of a beautiful karst, Pegunungan Sewu mountain range in Gunungkidul in southeastern Yogyakarta boasts numerous archaeological findings, ranging from human and animal fossils, ceramic fragments to stoneware.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Limited facilities for officials
Limited facilities for officials From Suara Karya The government has drafted a regulation on the standardization of facilities and infrastructures for state officials, including restrictions on the use of official cars, which deserves our support. When the rules come into force, there will be no more official cars roaming shopping malls and recreation centers, as is the case now. Apart from sedans for high-ranking government officials, operational cars will take the form of 2,000-cc minibuses.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais' party passes screening
Amien Rais' party passes screening JAKARTA: The National Mandate Party (PAN) has passed the administrative screening process for its central board conducted by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Friday, the first of two steps to be eligible to join the 2004 legislative and presidential elections. The head of political party verification at the ministry, Ramli Hutabarat, said that PAN had fulfilled the administrative requirements for the elections.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four-goal Zaenal leads Persita to quarterfinals in LG Cup
Four-goal Zaenal leads Persita to quarterfinals in LG Cup Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A goal extravaganza marked the final group matches in the LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship with Zaenal Arif bagging four in Persita's 5-1 thumping of MCTPC Laos at the Bung Karno stadium here on Friday. Later in the day, BEC Tero Sasana of Thailand dominated Army FC of the Philippines (PAFC) to win 3-0, with Wuttya Yongat scoring twice and Terdsak Chaiman contributing the other goal.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police kill protest leader
Police kill protest leader BONDOWOSO, East Java: One villager was killed and four policemen injured during a clash between the two groups in Bendoarum village, Wonosari subdistrict, Bondowoso regency, East Java on Friday. The clash erupted when armed villagers attempted to stop around 80 police officers from executing a court decision on a disputed plot of land on Thursday. The residents condoned off the area, but the police insisted on carrying out their orders.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Abused wife arrested by police
Abused wife arrested by police Rizky KD Ntoma The Jakarta Post Jakarta A woman was arrested last Saturday when her husband reported her to police for stealing his money. Ironically, the same police had not responded to the woman's earlier report on her husband for domestic violence.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indosat teams up with ZTE
Indosat teams up with ZTE JAKARTA: Indonesia's second-largest telecommunications firm, PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., said on Friday it has asked Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Co. (ZTE) to set up a trial network of fixed wireless lines in Jakarta and Surabaya, East Java. Indosat said in a statement the trial is expected to be completed by in August. China-based ZTE is a unit of ZTE Corp., which is listed on the Shenzhen stock market.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
CLEANUP: A woman passes the Mardika area in the Maluku capital of
CLEANUP: A woman passes the Mardika area in the Maluku capital of Ambon, as excavators and dump trucks clear the wreckage of houses burned down during the 1999 fighting. The local civil emergency administration has started rebuilding the houses and other buildings.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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4 X 11 14 soldiers face court martial over Poso violence JP/5/volcano 2 x 25 Soputan volcano erupts, spews hot ash and smoke over Manado JP/5/twin 1 x 44 Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twins JP/5/wamena 2 x 20 Two troops face death penalty for arsenal raid JP/5/blast 2 x 19 Six hurt in grenade blast in Surabaya
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
City signs US$25m deal, still faces garbage crisis
City signs US$25m deal, still faces garbage crisis Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration signed an agreement with private company PT Interindo Global on Friday for the construction of a garbage processing plant in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta, worth US$25 million. However, the plant, whose construction will start next month and be completed next year, will be able to process 1,000 tons of the city's 6,000 tons of garbage per day.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Travel 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 3:30 Children's Show 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Talk Show 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Profile: Gita Pesona 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 11:00 TV Drama TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political coalition
Political coalition The meeting between former president Abdurrahman Wahid and National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais in Jakarta on Wednesday was a political surprise. It was their first public meeting since Abdurrahman, known as Gus Dur, was impeached during a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly in 2001. The two are known as political foes. Earlier in Surabaya, East Java, Gus Dur met with Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and Amien Rais' aide, Fuad Bawazier.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twins
Bandung doctors seek religious edict to separate twins Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Doctors here said on Friday they were seeking a religious edict from the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) in order to separate seven-day-old conjoined twins, as they believe that the separation surgery can save only one of the babies.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
A suspected JI senior member released
A suspected JI senior member released Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police released on Friday one of nine alleged members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network, who had been arrested last week, due to lack of evidence. City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said that police had released Suyono alias Yono alias Abu Farauk alias Syukur, 41, who had confessed during earlier investigations that he was a former Wakalah, a JI regional area leader, in Lampung.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam police seize pirated VCDs
Batam police seize pirated VCDs BATAM, Riau: Police seized more than 7,100 pirated video compact disks (VCDs) from two major shopping centers during a raid on the industrial island of Batam, Riau, on Friday. Bustami, chief investigator of the local administration's film and copyright team, said most of the VCDs, containing Indonesian and western songs, sold for Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 per disk. "The shopowners selling products of piracy violate Government Regulation No.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nessen to stand trial next week
Nessen to stand trial next week Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh An American reporter arrested after hiding out with GAM rebels in war-torn Aceh, has been charged with violating immigration regulations and is scheduled to stand trial next week. Forty-six-year-old William Nessen who was working as a freelance reporter for several print media, was arrested soon after he turned himself in to the military in North Aceh regency on June 24.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Studying abroad? Try Hungary, envoy says
Studying abroad? Try Hungary, envoy says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Hungarian ambassador has asked Indonesian parents who want their children to study abroad to consider his country. Gyorgy Busztin told The Jakarta Post that Hungary had a number of fine universities that used English as the medium of teaching, at very competitive costs. "For a refreshing change, please look beyond the horizon," the ambassador said.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt questioned over mining in protected forests
Govt questioned over mining in protected forests Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading non-governmental organization has demanded a clarification of a recent government proposal to allow more mining firms to resume operating in protected forests.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI Commercial court rules in favor of Tri Polyta
RI Commercial court rules in favor of Tri Polyta Dow Jones, Jakarta An Indonesian commercial court has thrown out a bankruptcy suit filed by U.S. creditors hoping to get their money back from a company linked to former president Soeharto.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh, nothing but a hollow victory
Aceh, nothing but a hollow victory It would perhaps be wise to consider that loyalty only becomes meaningful when it is given voluntarily, and this would be when an individual feels the need and desire to support something that is worthy of his following. To feel proud of one's nation depends heavily on what the government does for the welfare of its people, and of its track record of achievements to enhance the standing of the nation in the eyes of the international community.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Troops fight rebels, refugees battle illness
Troops fight rebels, refugees battle illness Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The number of refugees in war-torn Aceh keeps changing, but their misery remains due to poor sanitation at refugee camps. As of Friday, there were 40,854 people staying in refugee camps across the province, with the most crowded shelters found in South Aceh, North Aceh and East Aceh.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, July 21, 2003
TV Program: Monday, July 21, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music 5:00 Comedy 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Dialogue 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show 10:30 Music TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Competing for DPD seats
Competing for DPD seats Many observers are skeptical that the 2004 legislative elections will give people the sense that they are really participating in the management of the country. This skepticism is understandable, given the fact that some of the preliminary processes of the elections are open to question.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/SAURI
JP/6/SAURI Indonesia needs strong rationale for decentralization Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan Researcher Fortech Jakarta Much of the decentralization which has taken place in the past decade has been motivated by political concerns. In Latin America, decentralization has been an essential part of the democratization process as discredited autocratic central regimes were replaced by elected governments operating under new constitutions.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Give toll road workers a raise
Give toll road workers a raise From Suara Karya] The toll road rates have been raised by an average of 25 percent. Jasa Marga, which manages the toll roads, has also improved its services, among other things by carrying out toll road repairs. With the number of vehicles in Jakarta increasing rapidly, traffic congestion has hit some of the toll roads in the city. This means that toll booth workers must work harder than usual.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two troops face death penalty over arsenal raid
Two troops face death penalty over arsenal raid The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Wamena At least two of nine soldiers, charged with involvement in April's deadly raid on the Wamena military district arsenal in the troubled province of Papua, are threatened with the death penalty. Papua's Trikora Military Police commander Col. R. Heri Pramono said on Friday the two faced the death penalty because they were engaged in espionage activities and assisted the procurement of weapons for enemies of the state.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI set for peace keeping mision to Congo
RI set for peace keeping mision to Congo Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still busy with its ongoing offensive against rebels in Aceh, the Indonesian Military (TNI) will send a peacekeeping mission, under the auspices of the United Nations, to Congo, which is mired in civil war. TNI Commander Gen.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Writing is also crucial subject in English class
Writing is also crucial subject in English class Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia Jakarta Sitting in the late afternoon sun, in the shadow of an attractive clock-tower (Bukitinggi's Jam Gadang), in West Sumatra a young learner of English expressed her greatest concern. "It's difficult for me to find native-speakers (of English) to speak to and so I cannot practice my English as much as I want. My English won't improve unless I can practice," she explained.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN is scheduled to sign a US$10 billion worth of gas purchase contracts on Saturday with a number of gas producers, a deal that will help the company secure cheaper sources of energy for its power plants in the future. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday that PLN would sign the purchase contracts with 10 gas producers.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI helps diffuse tension in the region
RI helps diffuse tension in the region Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has drafted a document on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in response to the North Korea nuclear crisis in the up-coming Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM).
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Allen gives fresh touch to Indonesian literature
Allen gives fresh touch to Indonesian literature (1x35pts) Learning Indonesian through literature with Pam Allen Dewi Anggraeni Contributor Melbourne, Australia There are numerous ways to learn about the culture of a people, the most obvious being through their language, history and politics. Pam Allen, a lecturer in Indonesian at the University of Tasmania in Australia, skillfully combines all three in her Indonesian language program.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indosat teams up with ZTE
Indosat teams up with ZTE JAKARTA: Indonesia's second-largest telecommunications firm, PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., said on Friday it has asked Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Co. (ZTE) to set up a trial network of fixed wireless lines in Jakarta and Surabaya, East Java. Indosat said in a statement the trial is expected to be completed by in August. China-based ZTE is a unit of ZTE Corp., which is listed on the Shenzhen stock market.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati nurses cold with action movies
Megawati nurses cold with action movies JAKARTA: After canceling all her appointments in the past two- days due to a sore throat, President Megawati Soekarnoputri decided to spend her time watching two Hollywood movies. Action flicks Terminator 3 and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle were her choice while she was absent from the presidential office. Taking most of her guards and personal aides in tow, she watched the movies at the Usmar Ismail cinema center in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six hurt in grenade blast in Surabaya
Six hurt in grenade blast in Surabaya The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An old grenade exploded in a Surabaya house on Friday, injuring at least six people, police said. Three of the victims suffered serious burns to the face and hands after the blast in the home of scrap metal dealer H. Sana in Petekan, Ujung, at 5:30 p.m., Antara reported. "This is an ordinary accident," Surabaya Police spokesman Harunanteo told AFP.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to privatize Ngurah Rai airport
Govt to privatize Ngurah Rai airport I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Ngurah Rai International Airport in the popular resort island of Bali will be offered to private investors as early as December this year as part of the government's privatization program, a senior minister said. Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar said on Friday that the government would sell a 49 percent stake in the airport.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Cikarang 2 toll gate opened
West Cikarang 2 toll gate opened JAKARTA: The West Cikarang 2 toll gate in Bekasi regency, located on km. 31 of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, was officially opened by Bekasi regent, Wikanda Darmawijaya, on Friday morning. "The opening of the toll gate is expected to reduce traffic jams along the Cikarang - Cibarusah road. We also expect more investors to invest their money in Lippo Cikarang industrial estate and Bekasi regency," Wikanda said in a release.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang councillors reject reclamation
Tangerang councillors reject reclamation TANGERANG: City Councillors refused on Thursday a plan by real estate developer PT Parung Harapan to reclaim 150 hectares of the coastline for the construction of Pantai Mutiara Dadap Estate in Dadap subdistrict, Kosambi district, Tangerang, as it could cause environmental damage. Purwandi, a councillor from the National Mandate Party (PAN), said that the reclamation could damage the coastal ecosystem. "There is still other land that can be used.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police nab two, kill one auto thief
Police nab two, kill one auto thief TANGERANG: Police arrested two alleged members of an auto thievery syndicate along with their buyers on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at a telecommunication kiosk on Jl. Raya Cikupa, Cikupa subdistrict, Tangerang regency. Tangerang Police Detectives unit deputy chief Adj. Comr. Kustanto said that police also confiscated eight motorcycles and a Daihatsu Taruna car. One of the suspects, Abdul Rahman, alias Dedy, was shot in the back while trying to escape.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Halal' stickers for MUI
'Halal' stickers for MUI From Republika The government's plan to impose halal (permissible under Islamic law) labeling/certification requirements on food products, as reported by this daily, is a waste of time. Food product inspection and labeling should be left to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI), as has been the case so far. As a Muslim, I object to the government's plan for the following reasons.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
The retired are made to suffer
The retired are made to suffer From Media Indonesia As of July 2003, the pension increase for retired civil servants (PNS) and servicemen and women (TNI) has not been paid, while the pensioners' association (Wredatama) and retired servicemen and women's association (Pepabri) have been less than responsive. To pensioners who in the New Order enjoyed the "opportunity" to make a fortune, monthly pensions may not be so important.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP acknowledges world's regret over jailbreak
RP acknowledges world's regret over jailbreak Agencies, Manila President Gloria Arroyo on Friday acknowledged the world's disappointment over the escape of a Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist from a Philippine jail and vowed to recapture the Indonesian fugitive. The United States and Australia -- leaders of an international campaign against terrorism -- have expressed dismay over the embarrassing escape on Monday of Indonesian Fathur Rohman Al- Ghozi from the Philippine police headquarters.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt finds massive graft cases
Govt finds massive graft cases A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) has found 1,435 financial irregularities worth more than Rp 1.008 trillion (about US$120 million) in government operations in the first three months of 2003 alone. Rp 1.008 trillion is equivalent to five months salary for more than 300,000 workers earning Jakarta's minimum wage of Rp 631,000 per month.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Financing infrastructure: A government guarantee
Financing infrastructure: A government guarantee Lalu A. Damanhuri Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist Committee on Policy for Infrastructure Development (KKPPI) Jakarta The government has just relaunched its big infrastructure projects consisting of 26 independent power producers (IPPs) -- power plant, three toll road and east flood canal projects. Infrastructure investments have alluring benefits, but also daunting costs.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Cikarang 2 toll gate opened
West Cikarang 2 toll gate opened JAKARTA: The West Cikarang 2 toll gate in Bekasi regency, located on km. 31 of the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, was officially opened by Bekasi regent, Wikanda Darmawijaya, on Friday morning. "The opening of the toll gate is expected to reduce traffic jams along the Cikarang - Cibarusah road. We also expect more investors to invest their money in Lippo Cikarang industrial estate and Bekasi regency," Wikanda said in a release.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Revisiting decentralization
Revisiting decentralization The key issues and excesses raised by the latest World Bank report on the first two years of Indonesia's decentralization served to confirm the complaints of businesspeople, non- governmental organizations and other analysts. Most of the major issues were certainly expected in the transition from a strongly centralized government to a decentralized one in a country as large and diverse as Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police recapture prison escaper
Police recapture prison escaper BANDUNG: One of four inmates who escaped from Banceuy prison in Bandung, West Java, three days ago has been caught. Erwin Bahrudin, 26, a convicted drug trafficker serving a one- year-jail term, was captured in Jakarta, Bandung Police said. Erwin and Kamir Santosa, 31, Yakob Santo Siadari, 27, and Gerry Susanto, 23, used wooden planks and sarongs to escape. All were drug dealers. Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Woman' finds her true identity ... as a man
'Woman' finds her true identity ... as a man Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After years of confusion and desperation, Suratno finally discovered his true identity -- he is a man. This fact came out in the open only after the 24-year-old resident of Bungkus hamlet, Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul, some 30 kilometers south of Yogyakarta, had lived all of his life as a female. Suratno was born on Dec. 7, 1978, with the help of a traditional midwife.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fingerprint found on bomb fragment
Fingerprint found on bomb fragment Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police found on Friday a number of intact fingerprints on fragments of the bomb that exploded the national legislative complex in Jakarta on Monday. "From the analysis at the blast site, we've made significant progress in unraveling the mystery behind the bombing. We have obtained several complete fingerprints," National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar told reporters after Friday prayers.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian women expect to improve
Asian women expect to improve KUALA LUMPUR: Asia's four representative at this year's Women's World Cup in the United States will produce the continent's best-ever performance, a top official said Friday. "The quality of the four Asian teams is much higher than in previous years," Peter Velappan, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) secretary-general said in a statement. "We expect all four teams to do well, although North Korea face strong opponents in Group A," he added. --AFP
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 19, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Travel 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 3:30 Children's Show 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Talk Show 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Profile: Gita Pesona 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 11:00 TV Drama TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah weakens, but remains 'within range'
Rupiah weakens, but remains 'within range' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah fell to Rp 8,320 against the U.S. dollar on Friday, the lowest rate since early June as investors cashed in gains from the recent rise in the currency, traders said. The move was also driven by the strengthening of the dollar against major currencies in the region following positive assessment of the U.S. economy from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, July 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, July 19, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel. 7194403), South Jakarta, until July 30. * Painting by Irawan Karseno, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until July 31.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna posts higher net sales
Sampoerna posts higher net sales JAKARTA: Indonesia's second largest cigarette maker, PT HM Sampoerna, said on Friday its net sales rose 5.2 percent in the second quarter to Rp 3.471 trillion (US$1=Rp 8,300) from Rp 3.298 trillion a year earlier, despite an 8 percent decline in sales volume. The company didn't mention what the drove sales value higher amid a decline in volume, but analysts said the increase was expected after the company increased its cigarette prices late last year.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI calls U.S. aid blockade a hasty
RI calls U.S. aid blockade a hasty Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta branded the United States House of Representatives' vote against providing aid to the Indonesian Military (TNI) as hasty, as the joint investigation into the Timika ambush in Papua last year remained underway. Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the U.S.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Attorney General's Office awaits order to sue Soeharto
Attorney General's Office awaits order to sue Soeharto Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office has declined to take the initiative to file a civil lawsuit, which was earlier sought by former Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa and supported by most legal observers, against former president Soeharto in a graft case. "We act as attorney for the government.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
USAID committed to democratization in RI: Envoy
USAID committed to democratization in RI: Envoy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) renewed its commitment on Thursday to support the democratization process in Indonesia, especially ahead of the 2004 elections. The USAID assistant administrator of the Bureau for Asia and the Near East, Wendy J.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BTN's KPR lending rates still high
BTN's KPR lending rates still high From Kompas The declining interest rate on Bank Indonesia's promissory notes (SBI) have not been followed by the banking sector. The lending rates on general loans and house mortgage loans (KPR) remain high, while the interest on deposits has decreased considerably.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soputan volcano erupts, spews ash, smoke over Manado
Soputan volcano erupts, spews ash, smoke over Manado Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North Sulawesi A volcano just 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi provincial capital of Manado erupted on Friday morning, belching smoke up to 1,500 meters into the air and hot ash and lava onto surrounding areas. No casualties or injuries were reported but local residents, including in Manado, were advised to wear masks to prevent respiratory problems.
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ASIMO amuses visitors at auto expo
ASIMO amuses visitors at auto expo Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "It's cool! ASIMO is like a real human. Too bad its movement is so limited," said Ino, a 12-year-old spectator at the presentation of Honda's humanoid robot, ASIMO, on Friday, at the Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan, Central Jakarta.
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Plan to increase phone charges face hurdles
Plan to increase phone charges face hurdles Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to further increase telephone charges this year may face some hurdles as the government has yet to meet all the conditions required by the House of Representatives.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
14 soldiers face court martial over Poso violence
14 soldiers face court martial over Poso violence La Remy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi At least 14 Army troops will soon face a court martial for their alleged roles in an orgy of kidnapping and murder in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso, currently enjoying an uneasy peace after years of sectarian violence. All the soldiers -- two second lieutenants and 12 first privates -- have been declared suspects in the kidnapping of dozens of civilians in the Toyado area last December.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM makes people ignorant
GAM makes people ignorant From Koran Tempo Around 1,000 school buildings in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam have been destroyed by the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), forcing over 50,000 students to continue their lessons in temporary classrooms, even outdoors. Dozens of teachers have also been threatened by GAM to stop classes. Before the military operation was launched against the separatists in Aceh, more than 100 schools had already been burned down by GAM.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega nurses cold with action
Mega nurses cold with action JAKARTA: After canceling all her appointments in the past two- days due to a sore throat, President Megawati Soekarnoputri decided to spend her time watching two Hollywood movies. Action flicks Terminator 3 and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle were her choice while she was absent from the presidential office. Taking most of her guards and personal aides in tow, she watched the movies at the Usmar Ismail cinema center in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political coalition
Political coalition The meeting between former president Abdurrahman Wahid and National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais in Jakarta on Wednesday was a political surprise. It was their first public meeting since Abdurrahman, known as Gus Dur, was impeached during a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly in 2001. The two are known as political foes. Earlier in Surabaya, East Java, Gus Dur met with Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and Amien Rais' aide, Fuad Bawazier.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
IAAF helps teach coaching skills
IAAF helps teach coaching skills JAKARTA: The Jakarta-based regional athletics development center (RDC Jakarta) is holding a coaching seminar in an attempt to improve coaching skills in its member countries in the Southeast Asian region and its environs. The seminar, which will concentrate specifically on sprinting and hurdling, began on Friday and will run until the end of this month. Fifteen participants from 11 countries are attending the course.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: American reporter to stand trial next week 3
* Headlines: American reporter to stand trial next week 3 * National: RI drafts document on weapons of mass destruction4 * Archipelago: Volcano erupts, sending hot ash to Manado5 * Opinion: Arabs look inward after April 9 7 * City: City signs $25m deal in waste handling 8 * Sports: Arif's goals lead Persita to LG Cup quarterfinals 10 * World: China believes N.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 21, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 21, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel. 7194403), South Jakarta, until July 30. * Painting by Irawan Karseno, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until July 31.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Abused wife arrested by police
Abused wife arrested by police Rizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta man was arrested last Saturday when her husband reported her to police for stealing his money. Ironically, the same police had not responded to the woman's earlier report on her husband for domestic violence.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Syaifullah faces imminent dismissal
Syaifullah faces imminent dismissal SURAKARTA, Central Java: National Awakening Party (PKB) deputy chairman A.S. Hikam said here on Friday that the party was considering dismissing its secretary-general, Syaifullah Yusuf, for violating the party's internal rules. Hikam said that a team was investigating the alleged violations and would report the outcome of the probe to the party's central board during a plenary meeting set for July 30.
Sat, 19 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Akbar admits 'betrayal' in coalition
Akbar admits 'betrayal' in coalition JAKARTA: Golkar Party Chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Friday that some Golkar faction members in the East Java Provincial Council had cast their votes for Imam Utomo, enabling him to win the gubernatorial election for his second term of office which will end in 2008.