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Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin with
Anticorruption body urged to solve 'easy' cases to begin withUrip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should initially concentrate on cases it feels it can win in order to gain a head start in its four-year mission, an...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Bekasi now manages Bantar Gebang
Bekasi now manages Bantar GebangThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bekasi municipality administration officially started to manage the Bantar Gebang dump site on Jan. 1, 2004, and plans to process the waste into compost.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Water charges
Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Separatist and terrorist
Separatist and terroristFrom Koran TempoIn 2004, the threat of separatism and terrorism will continue to be a topical issue to discuss and overcome. In the 21st century, the threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia is separatism, which has, since the...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Hopes for Korpri
Hopes for KorpriFrom Suara KaryaThe commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) in Lembang, Bandung, on December 18 saw the granting of awards for merit and achievement in public service, as well as some civil servants being promoted.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Millions party into 2004, hoping to dispel last year's doom and
Millions party into 2004, hoping to dispel last year's doom and gloom or World welcomes 2004, hoping to dispel doom and gloomAgencies New York/Banda Aceh, Indonesia Millions rang in the New Year in party mood determined to cast off the woes of the last 12 months, but bomb attacks in Iraq and Aceh,...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
'Things should be better this year'
'Things should be better this year' The year 2004 was welcomed with joy and hope that it would be better than last year. However, many people fear that this year will be no stranger to ups and downs as Indonesia will hold its general election, and first direct presidential election.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
2. 1 x 34
2. 1 x 34 Asia slams U.S. agency over shrimp 3. 1 x 38 Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry data
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'
Media analysts lament court ruling against 'Koran Tempo'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media analysts questioned the South Jakarta District Court's decision to order the Koran Tempo newspaper to apologize for what the court ruled was a libelous article against businessman Marimutu...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stable
Some fuel prices to rise this month, most to remain stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fuel prices for the oil, gas and mining industries have been increased by between 1 percent and 3 percent for this month, but prices for the transportation sector will remain unchanged.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
KPU to promote elections
KPU to promote elections JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday it would launch the second program to disseminate information on the 2004 elections between January and April."The promotion is aimed at encouraging people to exercise their right to vote in the next...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
1. YEAR -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)
1. YEAR -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)New year passes off brightly 2. POLICE -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/3 (3x15) Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot dead3. BEKASI -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/1 (1x30)Bekasi now manages Bantar Gebang4. SPEAK -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x40)'Things should be better this year'
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Haj terminal to open Feb. 6
Haj terminal to open Feb. 6 JAKARTA: A special terminal for haj pilgrims in the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport compound will commence operations on Feb. 6, 2004, Minister of Religious Affairs, Said al Munawar said on Tuesday.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Singapore Indonesia expects to see stagnant cocoa output in 2004 as aging trees and disappointing prices continue to suppress productivity, traders and analysts said. Having fallen behind Ghana, which became the world's second largest cocoa producer this year, Indonesia will also have to...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
New suspects named in BNI case
New suspects named in BNI case JAKARTA: The police declared on Wednesday another suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) BNI scandal and formed a special team to investigate alleged involvement of some of the state bank's officials.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movement
Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movementAbdul Khalik and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda The national movement against unscrupulous politicians looks set to blacklist 70 percent of the legislative candidates submitted by political parties to the General Elections Commission...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Army chief blames driver for crash
Army chief blames driver for crashSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has blamed the driver of a public transportation pickup that collided recently with a military armored vehicle, killing 18 people in Temanggung regency, Central Java.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Police ticket 617 motorists
Police ticket 617 motorists JAKARTA: Jakarta Police ticketed some 617 car drivers and motorcycle riders in three areas of the city -- Semanggi, Harmoni and South Jakarta -- on New Year's Eve.Sr. Comr. Sulistyo Ishak, chief of the city police's traffic division, said early Thursday that most of the...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Low numbers obstruct performance of police
Low numbers obstruct performance of policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java police are still ranked lowest in terms of its police-resident ratio, and the small number of personnel affects the force's ability to prevent crimes, a senior police officer has said.Insp. Gen.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
JP/NATIONAL NEWS
JP/NATIONAL NEWS 'Black' politicians Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non- governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement of Anti-Black Politicians.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
LG Chem to close Indonesia unit
LG Chem to close Indonesia unit SEOUL: LG Chem Ltd., South Korea's largest chemicals maker, said it is closing its Indonesian unit that makes polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes because it can't compete with local competitors on price.The liquidation value of PT Sinar LG Plastics Industry Co.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Tycoon Lim Goh Tong hands Genting empire to son
Tycoon Lim Goh Tong hands Genting empire to sonAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Tycoon Lim Goh Tong, executive chairman of Malaysia's sole gaming company Genting Bhd, has handed over his empire to son Lim Kok Thay who will assume control immediately, the company said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
New year passes off brightly
New year passes off brightlyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Cheering Jakartans swamped main thoroughfares and recreational sites in the capital from late Wednesday to early Thursday to welcome in the new year, despite fears of heavy rain as forecasted earlier by the Meteorology and Geophysics...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Government sets toll road fees
Government sets toll road feesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set the fees for newly completed sections of the Jakarta outer toll road and increased the fees on those that connect the capital with West Java province.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaState revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.In a 2003 performance review, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
JP/13/Telco
JP/13/Telco Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The year 2003 has been a bright year for the telecommunications industry.The number of cellular phone subscribers has increased steadily, prompting cellular phone manufacturers to intensify sales campaigns.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Terror e-mail rampant in Malaysia
Terror e-mail rampant in MalaysiaMALAYSIA: A computer virus is believed to be spreading in Malaysia through a prank e-mail that claims terrorists are plotting attacks in this Southeast Asian country, officials said.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003
Energy revenue reaches Rp 79.57 trillion in 2003Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State revenue from the oil and gas sector is expected to be higher in 2003 than the previous year's but revenue from mining sector has seen a decline.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Govt criticized for failing to address domestic violence
Govt criticized for failing to address domestic violenceDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A renowned women's organization criticized the government on Wednesday for its lack of effort in curbing domestic violence against women during 2003.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot dead
Alleged robbers of Tutut's home shot deadDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police shot dead two men, one of whom was a soldier, on Thursday morning who were allegedly part of an armed gang that robbed the residence of Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana in April 2002.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
1. ERSA: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS
1. ERSA: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Military, GAM turn Ersa's death into blaming game 2. CORRUPT: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Anticorruption body urged to start with 'easy' cases 3. MALL: 2 LINES, 22 COUNTS Jakarta still wide open for new shopping malls 4.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
On foreign diplomacy
On foreign diplomacy The hosting of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annual summit in Bali last October, where the leaders agreed on the creation of the ASEAN Community in 2020, will very likely turn out to be the diplomatic highlight of President Megawati...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
New Diponegoro military chief installed
New Diponegoro military chief installed SEMARANG: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu installed on Wednesday Maj. Gen. Sunarso as the new Diponegoro regional military commander overseeing Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
PLN to build LNG terminal next year
PLN to build LNG terminal next yearFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity generator PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) plans to build a natural gas receiving terminal in a bid to secure the natural gas supply for its power plants in West Java and reduce the use of the more...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
120 street sweepers deployed on Jl. Thamrin
120 street sweepers deployed on Jl. Thamrin JAKARTA: Around 120 street sweepers were deployed by Menteng subdistrict sanitation unit to clean Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, of the garbage left behind by the New Year's Eve celebrations."We worked from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Indonesia as
Indonesia as corruption champion?From Media IndonesiaSeveral cases of fraud involving national banks have emerged amid the effort to restore the national economy and the process of leadership selection of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Rare animals confiscated in Bandung
Rare animals confiscated in Bandung BANDUNG: Authorities in West Java province have seized some 20 rare animals from individuals and animal traders in Bandung, the capital of West Java.The rare animals, which were confiscated on Wednesday during a raid held by the West Java Natural Resources...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Govt efforts produce sharp decline in poaching boats
Govt efforts produce sharp decline in poaching boatsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The number of foreign fishing boats poaching in waters across the archipelago has dropped significantly, a senior government official said.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
2. Rotten ( 2 x 24)
2. Rotten ( 2 x 24) Most legislative candidates blacklisted by movement 3. Road (1x 32) Goverment sets toll road fees 4. Crash 3 x 12 Army chief blames driver for crash 5. Apik (3 x 20) Government criticized for failing to address domestic violence
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Beddu named a suspect in new scam
Beddu named a suspect in new scamAbdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the nationwide drive to fight corruption, another huge case involving Rp 841 billion (US$99 million) has surfaced linked to State Logistics Agency (Bulog) officials and several businesspeople.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, p.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry data
Ministry, BPS cooperate in forestry dataEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry signed on Tuesday an agreement with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) to provide reliable data on timber production and exports for the government and public.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Public angered by Rp 5.4b farewell gift
Public angered by Rp 5.4b farewell giftApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Tens of thousands of residents of Medan have strongly opposed a recent plan by the local government to give 45 members of Medan's legislative council a pension fund amounting to Rp 120 million (US$14,118)...
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Indonesia to see stagnant cocoa output this year
Indonesia to see stagnant cocoa output this yearDow Jones, Singapore Indonesia expects to see stagnant cocoa output in 2004 as aging trees and disappointing prices continue to suppress productivity, traders and analysts said.
Fri, 02 Jan 2004
Military and GAM turns Ersa's death into blaming game
Military and GAM turns Ersa's death into blaming gameTiarma Siboro and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Controversy is rife over the death of Sory Ersa Siregar from RCTI television station, with both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) giving different...