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Searching for all articles published on 2003-06-25 ...

52 articles.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Probe on Sukhoigate to start next week

Probe on Sukhoigate to start next weekKurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A House committee of inquiry will start its investigation into the highly politicized Sukhoigate affair by summoning a number of cabinet ministers, military officers, business people and the Russian ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Neglecting child poverty will be costly for all

Neglecting child poverty will be costly for allErita Narhetali, Director, Institute for Marginalized Children Studies, Jakarta Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah has admitted that the problem of street children has been poorly addressed.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Papua elects 140 election commission members

Papua elects 140 election commission membersNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura After a two-week selection process, the Papua General Elections Commission (KPUD) has elected 140 commission members to help organize the general election in the province next year.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Sutiyoso says no to planned wall around U.S. embassy

Sutiyoso says no to planned wall around U.S. embassyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso turned down on Tuesday U.S. Ambassador Ralph L.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Religion has no place in schools

Religion has no place in schools I would like to comment on the much-debated and controversial education law, especially article 13, which stipulates that all schools must provide religious instruction to all students by teachers of the same faith.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/The dangers of narrow-minded nationalism

The dangers of narrow-minded nationalismMartin R. Jenkins, Consultant, Securities Firm, Jakarta Born out of an independence struggle against Dutch colonialism, it is perhaps understandable that Indonesia is prone to strong nationalist sentiment.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/RI, U.S. to cooperate in Timika probe

RI, U.S. to cooperate in Timika probeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has pledged cooperation with the United States in investigating the ambush in Timika, Papua, last year, which killed one Indonesian and two American teachers.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/More murals to cherr up Jakarta residents

More murals to cherr up Jakarta residentsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When one arrives in Jakarta, one would agree that this city is indeed colorful and distinct, with a unique character.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Japan offers to help find peaceful solution to problem in Aceh

Japan offers to help find peaceful solution to problem in AcehAgencies, Jakarta Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told visiting Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri that Tokyo was ready to help find a peaceful solution to end the decades-long conflict in Aceh.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/IPB to develop assets

IPB to develop assets BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) plans to develop 17 of its assets, mostly former campuses, in an effort to finance the education budget, which this year amounts to some Rp 450 billion.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Muslims and the U.S. position

Muslims and the U.S. positionThe Dawn, Asia News Network, Karachi President Pervez Musharraf's statement that the American attack on Iraq has done "lasting damage" to U.S.-Muslim relations deserves to be noted by policymakers in Washington.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Police send team to the Philipines

Police send team to the Philipines JAKARTA: Indonesian police have sent a team of investigators to the Philippines following the arrest of four Indonesians carrying explosives in the southern Philippines last week.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Illegal logging unchallenged: NGO

Illegal logging unchallenged: NGO JAMBI, Jambi: Despite strong evidence, few if any people have stood trial for log smuggling, casting further doubt over anyone's seriousness to address the destructive process.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/ASEAN is making virtue out of necessity

ASEAN is making virtue out of necessityDmitri Kosyrev, Political Analyst, RIA Novosti, Moscow The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional security forum, which concluded recently in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, could be called successful, especially as it will have highly ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Government to raise tax ratio to 13.5% next year

Government to raise tax ratio to 13.5% next yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to raise the country's tax ratio to 13.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Texmaco's Marimutu sues 'Kompas' and 'Tempo' over news articles

Texmaco's Marimutu sues 'Kompas' and 'Tempo' over news articlesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman Marimutu Sinivasan has filed a civil suit against leading Kompas daily, seeking whopping financial compensation of US$151 million (approximately Rp 1.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Govt seeks more time to discuss bill

Govt seeks more time to discuss billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government finally admitted on Tuesday that it would be difficult to meat the Aug.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Child trafficking rampant in Batam

Child trafficking rampant in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Batam, Rempang and Galang (Barelang) Police Department says a lack of institutional coordination is hampering efforts to prevent underage children from being forced into the sex industry on Batam island.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/NGOs protest against mining companies

NGOs protest against mining companies JAKARTA: A coalition of 11 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has rejected government plans to issue permits to 15 mining companies to operate in conservation areas, citing the environmental damage caused.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/AGO must be transparent, accountable: NHK

AGO must be transparent, accountable: NHKMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Law Commission (KHN) has branded the Attorney General's Office as the most secretive component of the legal system in the country and must therefore reform to regain the public's trust.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Minister launches poverty program

Minister launches poverty program TANGERANG: In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Social Solidarity Day for Friends, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah launched a nationwide poverty alleviation program in Tegal Kunir Lor village in Mauk district of Tangerang regency on ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Indonesia to host three Asian PGA Tour meet

Indonesia to host three Asian PGA Tour meetThe Jakarta Post, Cimanggis, West Java In a bid to revive the country's position as a renowned golf venue in the region, the Asian PGA Tour has decided to organize three tournaments in Indonesia.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Indonesia's top priorities

Indonesia's top priorities Minister of Finance Boediono was not exaggerating when he said on Monday that Indonesia faced a new round of crisis if it failed to maintain the pace of reform after the IMF-sponsored economic program ends later this year, botched next year's elections or allowed its ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/KPUD asks for Rp 50b from city

KPUD asks for Rp 50b from cityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) asked the city administration on Tuesday to lend it Rp 50 billion to cover its operational costs this year.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/JP/4/cap25

JP/4/cap25JP/Arief SuhardimanBOOKING AN ALLIANCE: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais (left), State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie (center), and the chairwoman of the Pioneer Party, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, share a light moment on the sidelines of ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/'There's no appropriate method to measure loyalty'

'There's no appropriate method to measure loyalty' Starting July 1, the government will screen all civil servants to ensure their loyalty to the unitary state of Indonesia (NKRI).

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Financial institions told to adopt money laundering policy

Financial institions told to adopt money laundering policyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance warned nonbank financial institutions to set up money laundering policies before this month's deadline, or risk administrative sanctions.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/'I have to work during the long school holiday'

'I have to work during the long school holiday' The school holidays have just started for some students, while the rest will have their days off shortly. Many students will participate in a variety of activities to make the most of the holiday.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Words of counsel from teenage parents

Words of counsel from teenage parentsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, drdonya@hotmail.com It seems today that obstetric wards are filled with girls younger than 20 who had not planned to get pregnant.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Power outages cause increase in fires

Power outages cause increase in fires PALU, Central Sulawesi: Fires in Palu, Central Sulawesi, have jumped 30 percent in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year because of frequent power outages, the fire service says.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Help for autistic kids a long way off

Help for autistic kids a long way offSimon Howland, Contributor, Jakarta A major breakthrough in autism research may lead to early detection and prevention of the condition but more support is needed for those battling the problem in the field if the revelation is to benefit Indonesia.Dr.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Yogya dreams of becoming cyber city

Yogya dreams of becoming cyber citySri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In an attempt to accelerate the development of Yogyakarta into a cyber province, Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said on Tuesday he would soon draft a gubernatorial decree on electronic information and transactions.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Vacationers fleeing city despite anniversary events

Vacationers fleeing city despite anniversary eventsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the damp-squib celebrations being held to mark Jakarta's 476th anniversary, residents of the capital are welcoming the long school vacation as a chance to flee the city to pastures greener and cleaner.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Refugees to be moved from shelter

Refugees to be moved from shelter AMBON, Maluku: About 5,000 refugees will be moved from Halong Navy compound where they have been sheltering following the cessation of vicious sectarian violence in the province last year.Naval base commander Lt. Col.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/S. Korea helps agricultural project

S. Korea helps agricultural project BOGOR: The regency administration held a joint project with South Korea government to convert around 10 hectares of dry soil in Tenjo area into a farming land.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Inquiry into Aceh rights abuses to continue

Inquiry into Aceh rights abuses to continueTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) rejected on Tuesday the government's request that the rights body seek official confirmation of any abuses against civilians it finds in war-torn Aceh.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/House summons the President over loss of Sipadan, Ligitan

House summons the President over loss of Sipadan, LigitanKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of a motion to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri over the loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands to Malaysia.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Court summons Megawati

Court summons MegawatiJAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been ordered to attend court to testify against a newspaper prosecutors allege insulted her by, among other things, saying she was crueler than a notorious Javanese cannibal.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Joint employer-worker office to be set up

Joint employer-worker office to be set upAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Employers' Association of Indonesia (Apindo) said on Tuesday that it would set up a joint office between employers and workers as part of efforts to resolve the long-standing labor problems in the country.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Regencies face water shortage as dry season returns

Regencies face water shortage as dry season returnsNana Rukmana and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap/Majalengka Severe dry season and illegal logging has been causing more than 100,000 people in the Central Java regencies of Wonogiri and Cilacap suffering clean water shortages, while ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Govt to freeze more insurance firms

Govt to freeze more insurance firms The government warned on Tuesday that more insurance companies would have their business licenses suspended this year due to their failure to meet the requirement of 100 percent Risk Base Capital (RBC) by the end of this year.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Govt urged to protect women in Aceh

Govt urged to protect women in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A women's rights activist has appealed to the martial law administration in Aceh to protect female residents and activists from possible sexual harassment by troops during the military operation.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Court summons Megawati

Court summons Megawati JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been ordered to attend court to testify against a newspaper prosecutors allege insulted her by, among other things, saying she was crueler than a notorious Javanese cannibal.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Djohar replaces outgoing Oyong at KONI

Djohar replaces outgoing Oyong at KONIMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Djohar Arifin Husin is the new secretary-general of the National Sports Council (KONI) in a reshuffle announced here on Tuesday, following the recent departure of the organization's two top officials.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Syafii mum about presidency

Syafii mum about presidency JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said the organization will not extend support for any presidential candidate, including its own Amien Rais.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Attorney general's office needs through reform

Attorney general's office needs through reformMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Law Commission (KHN) has branded the Attorney General's Office as the most secretive component of the legal system in the country and must therefore reform to regain the public's trust.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, June 25, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, June 25, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Kwik says paying all IMF debts good for economy

Kwik says paying all IMF debts good for economyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said that repaying all debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when its program here ends would not harm the efforts to maintain fiscal sustainability and ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Good eating habits, not a cultural issue

Good eating habits, not a cultural issue Dear Dr. Donya,I think you are too kind when you speak about different eating cultures, referring to what, according to me, are nothing but bad habits: giving small children spicy food which are often not healthy even for adults.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Power outages cause increase in fires

Power outages cause increase in fires PALU, Central Sulawesi: Fires in Palu, Central Sulawesi, have jumped 30 percent in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year because of frequent power outages, the fire service says.

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/City officials let off gas over fuel pump woes

City officials let off gas over fuel pump woesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A meeting on Tuesday to address complaints from residents over environmental problems created by three gas stations in the city degenerated into a forum for officials from different state agencies to sling mud ...

Wed, 25 Jun 2003

JP/Minister launches poverty program

Minister launches poverty program TANGERANG: In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Social Solidarity Day for Friends, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah launched a nationwide poverty alleviation program in Tegal Kunir Lor village in Mauk district of Tangerang regency ...