Archive: 21 April 2003

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

`Mastery of English very important'

Source: JP

`Mastery of English very important' Last week's 2003 National Debating Championship reflected the importance of English as a foreign language for high school students.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

SingTel set to launch SingPost IPO Monday: Sources

Source: DJ

SingTel set to launch SingPost IPO Monday: Sources Dow Jones Singapore Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. will on Monday launch the initial public offering (IPO) for its postal arm, a move that will help Southeast Asia's largest phone company cut...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

`Freedom of information not a threat to state secrets'

Source: JP

`Freedom of information not a threat to state secrets'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Sunday dismissed speculations that the freedom of information bill would endanger state...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Women inspire Omas to keep fighting

Source: JP

Women inspire Omas to keep fightingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than a hundred years have passed since Raden Adjeng Kartini tried to improve the literacy rate of Javanese women, yet today's generation of Kartinis face no less...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

ADVERTORIAL - FOR MONDAY

ADVERTORIAL - FOR MONDAYInvestment YearBatam -- The right model in attracting foreign investments The unfavorable situation in the world's economy will undoubtedly make the task of the Batam Industrial Development Authority...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extension

Source: JP

Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extensionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Failure to resolve the city's chronic transportation problems due to a lack of commitment and consistency by the officials concerned has made the public...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Council speaker inaugurated Monday

Source: JP

Council speaker inaugurated Monday JAKARTA: The City Council's speaker-elect, Agung Imam Sumanto, will be inaugurated on Monday, Antara reported.He won the election held during a plenary session last Thursday with 44 votes from the 81 councillors.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Phinisi and Art Deco: New Proliga champions

Source: JP

Phinisi and Art Deco: New Proliga championsImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experience was likely the key factor which brought home team Jakarta Phinisi its victory in the 2003 Proliga Volleyball League men's final on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in Aceh

Source: JP

Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Aceh President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday dismissed speculation that the Indonesian Military (TNI) would launch an immediate military operation in...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

1. RIGHTS: 2 x 24

1. RIGHTS: 2 x 24 Chance for justice fades for East Timor victims 2. ACEH: 2 x 30 Megawati dismisses speculation on military operation in Aceh 3.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Cargo activities at seaports will be taxed

Source: JP

Cargo activities at seaports will be taxedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation will impose a value added tax (VAT) on services related to the handling of goods at seaports, or technically known as stevedoring,...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

JP/ /Across

Source: JP

JP/ /AcrossStudents to hold peace campYOGYAKARTA: The University of Gadjah Mada's Peace and Security Study Center and Quaker International are to organize a camping trip for local and foreign students to promote intercultural understanding.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

`Warteg': Forget about hygiene

Source: JP

`Warteg': Forget about hygieneSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Warteg is a phenomenon in Jakarta. The sidewalk foodstalls are readily found along the streets in Jakarta, providing meals for thousands of Jakartans everyday.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

1. TRAFFIC: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. TRAFFIC: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extension 2. ISMET: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Regent Ismet vows to improve public welfare in Tangerang 3.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Paving the road of press freedom

Source: JP

Paving the road of press freedom Atmakusumah has been known for his dedication to Indonesian journalism for more than three decades, and most recently for his latest role as the chairman of the Press Council during the past three years.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Formulating victory with supporting IT

Source: JP

Formulating victory with supporting ITVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Formula One racing is the premier motor sport in the world, and also the most exciting, judging from the recent races that took place in Asia, South America...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

FPI chairman arrested upon arrival at airport

Source: JP

FPI chairman arrested upon arrival at airportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police arrested the chairman of the Islam Defender's Front (FPI) radical group, Habib Rizieq Shihab, on Sunday as he arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Boat people get aid, continue Australian trip

Source: JP

Boat people get aid, continue Australian tripThe Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Forty-two Vietnamese boat people are to continue their journey to Australia after anchoring at the mouth of the Barito River in South Kalimantan province on...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Jakarta may lose some assets

Source: JP

Jakarta may lose some assets JAKARTA: A number of Jakarta provincial administration assets leased to the private sector may be lost due to missing documents."These assets are not listed either with the city assets office or the city economic...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Lampung rally demands inauguration of governor-elect

Source: JP

Lampung rally demands inauguration of governor-electOyos R.N. Saroso The Jakarta Post JakartaThousands of people from regencies all over Lampung province staged a demonstration in front of the gubernatorial offices in Bandar Lampung, demanding the...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Acehnese flock to Sabang

Source: JP

Acehnese flock to SabangBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Thousands of Acehnese flocked to Indonesia's westernmost tip, the island of Sabang to spend their long weekend away from heightened tension in the restive province.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prize

Source: JP

Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prizeThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) announced on Sunday the three winners out of the nine finalists in the IFJ Journalism for Tolerance Prize in Southeast Asia.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Chance for justice fades for East Timor victims

Source: JP

Chance for justice fades for East Timor victimsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chance to bring justice to the victims of the 1999 human rights violations in East Timor has vanished, after the United Nations High Commissioner for Human...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Boat people get aid, continue trip to Australia

Source: JP

Boat people get aid, continue trip to AustraliaThe Jakarta Post Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Forty-two Vietnamese boat people are to continue their journey to Australia after anchoring at the mouth of the Barito River in South Kalimantan province on...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

CETRO warns of messy election preparations

Source: JP

CETRO warns of messy election preparationsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (CETRO) warned on Saturday that scheduling next year's election for an earlier date had undermined preparation efforts and could...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Fire destroys kiosks in Tebet market

Source: JP

Fire destroys kiosks in Tebet market JAKARTA: A total of 28 kiosks and 40 temporary stalls on the first floor of the three-story market in Tebet, South Jakarta, were destroyed by fire on Saturday.No casualties were reported.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

SARS and irratioality

SARS and irratioalityFrom Koran TempoThe mass media has been reporting on the fast spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in some countries in the world, including Indonesia.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Special body to implement bank guarantee program

Source: JP

Special body to implement bank guarantee programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to set up a special body within the finance ministry to be in charge in the implementation of the banking guarantee program, which is currently being...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

. 4 x 2, 48 point

. 4 x 2, 48 point SC seeks jail without trial for contempt of court 2. 2 x 3, 36 points CETRO warns of messy election preparations 3. 1 x 5, 32 points Two RI journalists win IFJ tolerance prize 4. 1 x 5 32 points 'Freedom of information not a threat to state secrets'

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

The delay in the implementation of the law on free trade zone in

The delay in the implementation of the law on free trade zone in Batam has upset almost all businessmen on the island. They hope that the government will soon implement the law to help further stimulate economic activities on the island.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Megawati eyes jet fighters from Russia

Source: JP

Megawati eyes jet fighters from RussiaAgencies, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri left on Sunday for her five-day arms shopping trip to Russia, with plans to purchase Sukhoi jet fighters and possibly a floating nuclear power plant.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

JP/4/scen-21

Source: JP

JP/4/scen-21People told to choose trustable leaders PADANG, West Sumatra: Chairman of the Freedom Party Adi Sasono urged people to vote for leaders who are ethical and moral, and have common sense in the 2004 elections.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

PLN defends decision to appoint Siemens

Source: JP

PLN defends decision to appoint SiemensThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PLN defended its decision last week to appoint a Siemens-led consortium to undertake the expansion of the Muara Tawar power plant, following strong...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Jakarta may lose some assets

Source: JP

Jakarta may lose some assetsJAKARTA: A number of Jakarta provincial administration assets leased to the private sector may be lost due to missing documents."These assets are not listed either with the city assets office or the city economic...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Regent Ismet vows to improve public welfare in Tangerang

Source: JP

Regent Ismet vows to improve public welfare in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Tangerang's newly elected regent Ismet Iskandar is no stranger to most residents of Tangerang on account of his good track record in the...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Tax certainty, not tax relief

Source: JP

Tax certainty, not tax relief The government plan to lift 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) from the import of certain categories of capital goods and basic materials will give agriculture, forestry, fisheries and animal husbandry businesses a shot in the arm, as the...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Suspected RMS rebels arrested in Ambon

Source: JP

Suspected RMS rebels arrested in AmbonAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku The police arrested nine suspected members of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement on Saturday, including its alleged armed forces commander, just one...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Aceh administration

Source: RAKYAT MERDEKA

Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

N. Sumatra governor may secure second term

Source: JP

N. Sumatra governor may secure second termApriadi Gunawan and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin is likely to secure a second term for the 2003-2008 period as President Megawati Soekarnoputri has...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Corruption is no longer `sexy and sensational'

Source: JP

Corruption is no longer `sexy and sensational'Teten Masduki, Coordinator, Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), Jakarta Since the formal collapse of Soeharto's authoritarian government, the pattern of corruption shifted from one conducted in an...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Branding: A vital part of marketing strategy

Branding: A vital part of marketing strategyCepi Husada Contributor Jakarta When shopping in the well-known malls of neighboring countries, many Indonesians come in for an unpleasant surprise. Dresses bearing brands like Kenzo, St.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

SARS: Numbers down, but govt remains vigilant

Source: JP

SARS: Numbers down, but govt remains vigilantThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As of Sunday, only three suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) patients were being treated in hospitals across the country, but an official warned that it was too early...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Businesses to request lower electricity charges from PLN

Source: JP

Businesses to request lower electricity charges from PLNA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of business associations plan to hold talks with the state-owned electricity company PLN to ask for lower electricity charges to help ease the...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Costly marketing strategy but fruitful in long term

Costly marketing strategy but fruitful in long termBy Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaOnly a couple of years ago wheat flour was a generic or unbranded commodity, but today go to any supermarket and you will...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

'Warteg': Cheap food with a bit creativity

Source: JP

'Warteg': Cheap food with a bit creativitySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was about 7:30 a.m. at Cikini market, Menteng, Central Jakarta. Abu, a vegetable vendor was cleaning a pile of cabbage.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

* Headlines: FPI chairman arrested at airport 2

* Headlines: FPI chairman arrested at airport 2 * National:MA seeks jail without trial for contempt of court 4 * Archipelago:Police arrest Lampung governor-elect Alzier 5 * Opinion:Rationale of additional tax reform 7 * City:Public has doubts over 3-in-1 extension 8 * Sports:Taiwan's...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Preschool, important but too costly for most parents

Source: JP

Preschool, important but too costly for most parents ORPreschool, important but financially impossible for most Leo Wahyudi S Contributor Jakarta Despite the controversy over the weakness of education for the very young, some...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Reason must prevail

Source: KOMPAS

Reason must prevailFrom Kompas Protests against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq have flared up across the country, involving nearly all social groups.Regrettably, some protesters who have held their rallies in front of several U.S.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Govt to ban poor quality wheat flour products

Source: JP

Govt to ban poor quality wheat flour productsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade will withdraw four brands of imported wheat flour from the local market as each failed to meet government standards, a top...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Asian govt offer relief to SARS-hit businesses

Source: AFP

Asian govt offer relief to SARS-hit businessesDavid Brooks, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian governments are starting to respond to the cries of anguish from businesses decimated by the deadly SARS outbreak with emergency packages to help the...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Police arrest Lampung governor-elect Alzier

Source: JP

Police arrest Lampung governor-elect AlzierOyos R.N. Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung The National Police arrested the elected governor of Lampung province, Alzier Dianis Thabranie, and flew him to their Jakarta headquarters on Saturday despite...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Rationale of additional tax reform

Rationale of additional tax reformSofjan Wanandi, Chairman, Committee for National Economic Recovery (KPEN), Jakarta The government has often boasted of its success in achieving tax revenue targets as set in its state budget.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

RMS supporters warned of subversion

Source: JP

RMS supporters warned of subversionAzis Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, MalukuMaluku authorities renewed their warning against the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, saying strong measures would be taken against those supporting for RMS and...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

China objects

Source: JP

China objects This is in response to the letter Taiwan and global health published in The Jakarta Post on March 29, 2003. The article made use of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) as a pretext to criticize the Chinese government, and to advocate Taiwan's...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Rupiah to strengthen, stock market to weaken

Source: JP

Rupiah to strengthen, stock market to weakenZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to continue appreciating against the U.S. dollar this week, a currency analyst has said.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

Bekasi home to 200 polluting firms

Source: JP

Bekasi home to 200 polluting firms BEKASI: Some 200 companies in Bekasi pollute the people's wells as they dump their waste in ditches without proper waste treatment, a local councillor says.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

MA seeks jail without trial for contempt of court

Source: JP

MA seeks jail without trial for contempt of courtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court (MA) is considering drafting a bill that will allow immediate imprisonment without trial for people committing contempt of court in...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

GAM is untrustworthy

Source: KORAN TEMPO

GAM is untrustworthyFrom Koran Tempo The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities.

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

FOR FOCUS ISSUE-PRESCHOOL

Source: JP

FOR FOCUS ISSUE-PRESCHOOLSudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post JakartaHelping kids to be creative through Si Komo Though there is a growing interest among upper-class parents to send their children to preschools with...

Mon, 21 Apr 2003

ANKARA : The head of the Turkish treasury, Faik Oztrak, resigned

Source: AFP

ANKARA : The head of the Turkish treasury, Faik Oztrak, resigned on Friday in a move that had been anticipated after the government hinted it wanted to make changes to key economy posts, Anatolia news agency reported.