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Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Jakarta Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ended lower Friday as fuel, telephone and electricity hikes continued to dampen market sentiment, and late selling in cigarette and banking blue chips erased earlier gains, dealers said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Disgraced former 'Datuk' murdered
Disgraced former 'Datuk' murdered MALAYSIA: A Malaysian Chinese businessman, who was recently stripped of his honorary title of "Datuk" for misconduct, has been gunned down mafia style at a restaurant, reports said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Festival showcases rich heritage of masks
Festival showcases rich heritage of masksTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta As people, we interact with others, playing different roles and requiring different masks in the process. When these masks are transformed into art, the variety of expressions are countless.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Calls mount for Megawati to step down over utility charge hikes
Calls mount for Megawati to step down over utility charge hikesDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government's decision to hike fuel, electricity and telephone charges has drawn a strong public rejection, with many protesters demanding President Megawati Soekarnoputri step down.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
* Headlines: House shows muscle over Indosat sale 2
* Headlines: House shows muscle over Indosat sale 2 * National:Floods continue to hit provinces4 * City: Public bus fares to increase 5 * Opinion: Rebuilding shattered tourism 6 * Sports: U.S. qualifies for Hopman Cup final 8 * World: Iraq sees Bush relenting11 * Business: Higher floor price of...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flu sets in with the coming wet season
Flu sets in with the coming wet seasonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At this time of the year, with rain pouring almost every day, influenza is a common disease.Some people catch influenza several times a year.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Haan's 1st match against Brazil
Haan's 1st match against Brazil BEIJING: New Chinese coach Arie Haan is in for a baptism of fire after local media Friday reported that China will play world champions Brazil in his first match in charge.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Floods continue to hit provinces
Floods continue to hit provincesAntara, Jakarta Heavy downpours in a number of parts of the country this week have caused some rivers in Banten and Riau to overflow and inundate dozens of villages in both provinces.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
1. Andi -- Transnational challenges to RI's security
1. Andi -- Transnational challenges to RI's security 2. New -- Spotlight moves to Batu Puteh 3. Funa -- Deal with territory issue steadily and slowly
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Indonesian education
Indonesian education Thanks for publishing my article in Yesterday's issue of the Jakarta Post. However, the title of the article, which is not mine, is a false generalization and too provocative. I do not at all mention in my article explicitly or implicitly that nothing has been done for...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Thailand joins opponents of Hong Kong maid tax
Thailand joins opponents of Hong Kong maid taxDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok A top Thai labour official has joined his counterparts from the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia in condemning a proposed tax on domestic maids by the government of Hong Kong, a news report said Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Rebuilding shattered tourism
Rebuilding shattered tourismRhenald Kasali, Contributor, Jakarta In 2000, Malaysia succeeded in attracting 10.22 million international tourists, double the number of foreign visitors to Indonesia. Many observers believe that Malaysia's success was particularly due to its impressive and intensive...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The enforcement of sharia: Impossible, unviable
The enforcement of sharia: Impossible, unviable Debate over the Islamic sharia law has resurfaced among Muslims in Indonesia following the October terrorist attacks in Bali, which further tainted the image of Islam and Muslims.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Golkar Party is on the way to return to power
Golkar Party is on the way to return to powerArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, ardimas@thejakartapost.com Golkar's history dates back to the Golkar Joint Secretariat established on Oct. 10, 1964, by elements of the Army to counter the growing influence of the Indonesian Communist Party...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on together
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on togetherPhilips J Vermonte CSIS In the past three decades, ASEAN has been the corner stone of Indonesia's foreign policy. But, things have changed rapidly, triggered by the economic crisis and its severe consequences starting from 1997.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
'Bajaj' cause
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestionFrom Warta Kota In my opinion, the traffic congestion around the Mayestic Market/Taman Puring in South Jakarta is attributable to the presence of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles).
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Why has Indonesian privatization policy failed?
Why has Indonesian privatization policy failed?E. Yonnedi Ph.D Study Fellow Development Economics University of Manchester, UK msriley2@stud.man.ac.uk The privatization of Indonesian state-owned enterprises (BUMN, or SOE) was developed with the objectives of improving the efficiency of the...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
12 ministers to visit Atambua
12 ministers to visit Atambua ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Twelve cabinet ministers will visit Atambua in Belu regency next Wednesday to take a closer look at the East Nusa Tenggara town, which borders the newly born country of East Timor.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Business and
Business and globalizationFrom Suara Karya Millions of Indonesians rely on small and medium-size businesses for a living, with these businesses accounting for 94 percent of business activity in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
State suffers losses from unpaid import taxes
State suffers losses from unpaid import taxesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Each year the state suffers an average loss of Rp 8 trillion (US$909 million) in revenue from customs duties and import taxes, an official at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise said.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY
FOR ADVERORTIAL: BATAM - SUNDAY A portrait of reality: Batam through eyes of expatriates Although Indonesia is now under an unfavorable international spotlight, Batam Island continues to portray a positive image to the outside world, a fact proven by the results of an Oct.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,314.37 4,746.65 5,057.98 5,002.82 Brunei dollar 1 5,407.68 4,831.52 5,146.79 5,092.26 Canadian dollar 1 6,017.35 5,375.88 5,727.05 5,666.01 Swiss franc 1 6,734.02 6,017.84 6,409.14 6,342.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 3, 2003: Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 -50 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 60 0 45,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 0...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Don't lose
Don't lose more islandsFrom Media Indonesia My heart broke to learn that, whatever the reasons, Indonesia had lost East Timor. And I found it strange that Abdurrahman Wahid -- when he was president -- changed the name of Irian Jaya to Papua, a phenomenon that I believe has the potential to cause...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Again Taiwan hypocrisy
Again Taiwan hypocrisy I would like to comment on Taiwan's Derek Hsu's letter to The Jakarta Post on Dec. 30. It appears that Derek Hsu has advanced knowledge of terrorist attack as he argued that Chen Sui Bian's intended visit was a response to call for international help after the terrorist...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Coach for the chop after flop
Coach for the chop after flop SINGAPORE: The Tiger Cup has become more of a poisoned chalice for the Singapore national soccer coach as the city-state's football association prepared Friday to lower the axe on Jan Poulsen.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Indonesia still respect
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy" Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta If there is one country that understands more fully what China's "one-China policy" means, that country is Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The City Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) says it will propose increasing bus fares due to the fuel price rises."We will discuss increasing fares and will submit the proposal to the governor soon," Organda chief Aip Syaifuddin told reporters...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Corporate tips: To lay off or not to lay off
Corporate tips: To lay off or not to lay offJudith Wirawan, Consultant, Accenture As we know, many parts of the world, including Indonesia, are currently in dire economic straits. Business is suffering in almost every sector.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
.rm
.rm OVERALL RISK EVALUATION Sing. Mal. Batam Thai. China Viet. Phil. India INA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- External Variables 3.74 3.38 3.89 4.26 3.45 3.44 4.96 8.22 4.67 Foreign Investors Variables 2.26 4.20 4.06 5.46 5.88 5.16 5.16 6.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Thai, S'pore PMs to discuss terror
Thai, S'pore PMs to discuss terror THAILAND: The prime ministers of Thailand and Singapore will discuss terrorism and regional development at a retreat on the southern island of Phuket next week, the Thai government said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Govt plays down calls for apology to Taiwan
Govt plays down calls for apology to TaiwanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia declined on Friday to apologize to Taiwan for abruptly banning Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian from visiting last month, saying there was no official request for an apology.Foreign ministry spokesman Marty M.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Higher floor price won't improve farmers welfare
Higher floor price won't improve farmers welfareAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agriculture experts have said that a 13 percent hike in the floor price of unhusked rice will not necessarily benefit local farmers, amid fears of a massive inflow of cheaper imported rice.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Employers say no to further wage hike
Employers say no to further wage hikeA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers remain committed to implementing a 7 percent increase in the minimum labor wage despite a simultaneous utility price hike, said an industry leader.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
1. Bus - 3x 12
1. Bus - 3x 12 Public bus fares to increase 2. Speak - 1x30 'Soeharto better than Megawati' 3. Class - 1x 56 Legal awareness improves, but things are not getting better
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Caption photo: 3 cols
Caption photo: 3 cols NEW HOTEL: President Megawati Soekarnoputri (center) inaugurates the Nirmala Biak Beach Hotel, an international hotel owned by the Djajanti Group, in Biak, Papua. Witnessing the dedication were (from left) Papua Governor Jaap P Solossa, Minister of Mines and Energy Purnomo...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Lawyers claim paltry evidence against Amrozi
Lawyers claim paltry evidence against AmroziI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Lawyers for Amrozi, a key suspect in the Bali bombings, claimed on Friday that police investigators had insufficient evidence in his dossier to build a strong case against their client.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Bogor budget set at Rp 302.7b
Bogor budget set at Rp 302.7b BOGOR: Bogor council agreed on Friday to set its 2003 budget, amounting to Rp 302.7 billion, for the town, Rp 1.46 billion more than the budget proposed by Mayor Iswara Natanegara.
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Woman jailed for abusing maid
Woman jailed for abusing maid SINGAPORE: A woman was jailed for seven weeks after her Indonesian maid jumped out of a second-floor Singapore flat to escape abuse, a newspaper reported on Friday.Amelia Mohamed Ishak, 28, pleaded guilty in a magistrate's court to hurting the 20-year-old maid by...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
Never pass judgment
Never pass judgment without evidence The Dec. 28 shooting of Else Bonay Rumbiak, the wife of the director of the Human Rights Advocacy Study Institute (Elsham), Johanis Rumbiak, by an unknown gunman in Papua has given rise to rumors about the perpetrators, and recent accusations of the...
Sat, 04 Jan 2003
ADB finances reef rehabilitation
ADB finances reef rehabilitation BATAM, Riau: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has disbursed an Rp 18 billion loan for the rehabilitation of coral reefs around Abang island in Batam."The loan is especially designed for Abang island," Abang Muzni, the director of the Batam Marine, Fisheries and...
Fri, 03 Jan 2003
Year of peace and nonviolence
Year of peace and nonviolenceFrom Koran TempoOn Dec. 29, 2002, President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz stated in Kuta, Bali, that the year 2003 would be declared a "Year of Peace and Nonviolence".The year 2002 has already passed.
Fri, 03 Jan 2003
Journalist on trial over visa offense
Journalist on trial over visa offense JAKARTA: A man of Arab descent went on trial on Thursday for violating his tourist visa after he was arrested in September for suspicion of having ties to the al-Qaeda terrorist organization.
Fri, 03 Jan 2003
1. BASHIR: 3 x 18
1. BASHIR: 3 x 18 Police deny plans to shut down Ba'asyir-led school 2. BALI: 1 x 36 Police to examine Bali suspect's laptop 3. QAEDA: 1 x 38 'Suicide terrorism to increase in 2003' 4. JI: 2 x 28 Terror suspects profited from state contracts: Newspaper 5.
Fri, 03 Jan 2003
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of...