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Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003Satya Arinanto Lecturer and Deputy Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.idThe discourse on law enforcement usually starts from the issue of the legal system. According to Lawrence M.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Defendants of East Timor mayhem
Defendants of East Timor mayhem 1. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, former East Timor governor, failed to prevent his subordinates from committing a number of tortures and murders in East Timor in 1999. Sentenced to three years in jail, but walks free pending the verdict by the higher court.2. Insp. Gen.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Corruption of the Republic
Corruption of the RepublicB. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta The herd of that social vice called corruption rumbles on unabated. The year 2002 has seen a rapid escalation of this contagion, even though the chorus of criticism grows louder.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Don't ever let crime pay
Don't ever let crime pay The government's decision to drop criminal charges against big conglomerates who robbed the nation of trillions of rupiah, on the grounds that they have settled their debts to the state, albeit partially, is a major blow to justice and to democracy.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
JP/3/more
JP/3/moreTelkom helps bomb victims DENPASAR, Bali: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom provided on Wednesday educational assistance worth Rp 220 million (US$22,000) for children of the victims of the Oct. 12 bombings, which killed more than 190 people.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Reported street crimes per day
Reported street crimes per day Crimes 2000 2001 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------ Vehicle thefts 7 units 17 units 16.7 unitsBurglaries 7.8 cases 14 cases 13.6 casesRobberies 4 cases 5.6 cases 7 casesFatal assaults 1.7 case 3.3 cases 3 casesExtortion 1 case 1.4 case 1.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Rahardi handed light sentence for graft
Rahardi handed light sentence for graftTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's embattled court system was dealt another severe blow on Tuesday as former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan, accused of abuse of power in the disbursement of Rp 62.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Loss of the islands: Respecting the decision
Loss of the islands: Respecting the decisionBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The news on the verdict on the Dec.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
City starts ID card sweep
City starts ID card sweep A joint team from the city administration raided on Monday 1,343 people in the city as part of its planned ID card sweep targeting new migrants, who arrived after the Idul Fitri celebrations.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Christmas passes peacefully despite fear of terror attacks
Christmas passes peacefully despite fear of terror attacksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the threat of terrorism, hundreds of thousands of Indonesians across the country packed full churches under tight security in what was regarded as a peaceful Christmas celebration on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
The Oct. 12 Bali bombings made 2002 a year of terror for
The Oct. 12 Bali bombings made 2002 a year of terror for Indonesia. The bombings marked the culmination of a series of terrorist outrages in a country plagued by bloodshed, corruption and near-anarchy since the fall of president Soeharto in 1998.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
JP/3/capt26
JP/3/capt26AP/Murizal HamzahFRESH ARRIVALS: Military officers from Thailand walk on the tarmac upon their arrival at Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport in Banda Aceh, Aceh province. Eighteen Thai officers arrived in the troubled province on Tuesday to join the monitoring team of the Joint Security...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Renomination of Lt. Gen.(ret) Sutiyoso, Approved Sutiyoso's,
Renomination of Lt. Gen.(ret) Sutiyoso, Approved Sutiyoso's, a suspect in the bloody takeover of renomination, sacked Megawati-led PDI's headquarters in 1996, dissident Tarmidi as Jakarta governor Suharjo Corruption involving House of Representative Allowed legal Speaker Akbar Tandjung process...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Jamsostek spends Rp 149.9b on improving workers' welfare
Jamsostek spends Rp 149.9b on improving workers' welfareApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek spent more than Rp 149.9 billion (US$16.6 million) in 2002 to provide financial aid and develop social infrastructure in industrial zones to...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENEChristian inmates get remission JAKARTA: The government granted a sentence remission of between two weeks and two months to Christian inmates on Dec. 25, a senior official has said. Adi Suyatno, director general of correctional institutions at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights said...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Living with another lean year
Living with another lean yearIndonesia is going to add another pale year into its post- Soeharto era. Its already tarnished image as a state was damaged again severely following the Bali Bombing, which demonstrated undeniably how vulnerable Indonesia has become to acts of terrorism.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?
Fiscal sustainability: How sustainable will it be?Muhammad Chatib Basri Looking at the prospects of the world economy in 2003 is like looking at a silhouette. You can see the big picture, but you cannot tell the details.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaSamsung has seen rosy days in Indonesia, despite the economic woes that have plagued many electronics producers here in recent years.While many players in the electronics industry struggled to cope with a variety of problems, including weakening demand,...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Foreign Ministry explains
Foreign Ministry explainsFrom KompasIn response to the letter sent by Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine activities related to the working territories of the...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
RI Human rights record as shabby as ever in 2002
RI Human rights record as shabby as ever in 2002Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No improvement was made this year with the country's poor human rights record, which was marked by almost no progress of legal action against suspected perpetrators of crimes against humanity and, most...
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
SE Asia seen as haven for JI
SE Asia seen as haven for JIDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore Southeast Asia is still a haven for al-Qaeda operatives as radical groups in the region keep receiving external funding and support from charities and illicit channels, a United Nations report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Foreign direct investment drops 15 percent
Foreign direct investment drops 15 percentDow Jones, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in Indonesia dropped nearly 15 percent to US$7.16 billion in the first 11 months of 2002 from $8.42 billion in the year-ago period, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Busway project funds drastically increased
Busway project funds drastically increasedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After putting off the controversial busway project for over a year because of inadequate planning, the city administration now is seeking a mammoth 80 percent increase of the budget from Rp 50.8 billion to Rp 90.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Year-end hopes and doubts
Year-end hopes and doubts As the old year moves towards a close, Indonesia can look toward the new with a measure of hope and optimism, although it continues to face a mountain of hurdles and challenges that is daunting, to say the least.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
Prominent corruption cases involving state officials
Prominent corruption cases involving state officials 1. Bank Indonesia State Liquidity Loan (BLBI) case Bank Indonesia Governor Sjachriel Sabirin was convicted of violating prudential banking principles by the Central Jakarta District Court that sentenced him to two years in jail.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002
East Timor human rights trials: All just a game
East Timor human rights trials: All just a gameMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's landmark human rights trials of alleged gross human rights violators in the former province of East Timor will always raise public concern for their failure to break the cycle of impunity.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Telecom compensation packages await govt approval
Telecom compensation packages await govt approvalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said that an independent appraisal team had finished calculating compensation packages and terms of payment for state-owned local call operator PT Telkom and state-owned international call operator PT Indosat...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governor
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governorRaymond Toruan The Jakarta Post JakartaMaj. Gen. (ret.) Sutiyoso has an impressive track record. He was Jakarta Military Commander in 1996 when the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on Jl.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
New direction for S'pore-RI ties
New direction for S'pore-RI tiesLeonard C. Sebastian, Senior Fellow, Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Singapore's relations with Indonesia have been jostled out of their comfort zone of predictability and stability where they had nestled...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider trading
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider tradingDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has expressed satisfaction that a Paris court found billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros guilty of insider trading, news reports said Sunday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Decorations light up Xmas celebrations
Decorations light up Xmas celebrationsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every year, people decorate their homes with beautiful Christmas decorations, among the most popular being the Christmas tree, garlands and gingerbread houses.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in tolerance
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in toleranceMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN), Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu I am a Muslim, born and raised in a Muslim family. I was educated in the pesantren (boarding school) where I studied Islamic studies and now I am...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt could be sued over R&D uproar
Govt could be sued over R&D uproarDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As controversy over the government's plan to let cooperative debtors off criminal charges continues, the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) said on Monday that a class action against such a policy might be considered an option.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Alleged Money Politics in 2002
Alleged Money Politics in 2002 ===================================================================== Cases Alleged parties Amount --------------------------------------------------------------------- Alleged corruption at PT JITF and dozens Rp 20m for PT Jakarta International Trade of PDI...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday that it would allow U.S. federal agents to participate in the investigation of the Aug. 30 shooting at the PT Freeport Indonesia gold mine in Timika, Papua, which killed two American...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry explains From Kompas In response to the letter sent by Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, ing (Kompas, December 18), we I I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine activities related...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionaires
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionairesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal and environmental experts have urged the Ministry of Forestry to file criminal charges against industrial timber plantation companies who have misused reforestation funds.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 line
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 lineKomnas, NGOs pursue May 1998 rioters2. FBI: 16 x 3 linesGovt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe3. Mega: 35 x 1 lineWomen should fight for equal rights: Megawati4. LH: 26 x 1 lineSanctions sought over Padusan mudslide
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3 * National:Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters4 * Archipelago: Police deny fear of Laskar Jundullah5 * Opinion: New direction for S'pore-RI ties 6 * City: 'Rp 4.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002Exhibitions* Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), Dec. 28 to Feb. 15. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Language and
Language and disintegrationFrom KompasKompas published a report on Nov. 20 referring to the need to be Sundanese as one criterion for the selection of public officials. The news attributed as its source a proposal of the Justice Mandate (ABDI) faction, which was responding to a West Java regional...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
JP/5/5CAPT24
JP/5/5CAPT24Caption/APSEARCH FOR MCDONALD'S BOMBERS: Investigators survey the damaged McDonald's outlet in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar following an explosion that killed three people on Dec. 5.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed island
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed islandAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is again protesting the defiant actions of neighboring Singapore, which continues unabated construction on a tiny disputed island, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Monday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
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Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity Benny Susetyo Pr Catholic Priest Malang, East Java 2. Singa -- New direction for S'pore- Indonesia ties 2 X 30JP/6/SINGA New direction for S'pore-RI ties Leonard C.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threat
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threatDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People intending to celebrate Christmas on Wednesday remain fearful of possible bomb attacks despite heightened security, but insist they will attend celebrations in churches or other public places.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. News 7:30 Sports8:30 Environment9:30 Children's Program10:30 Quiz11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Documentary4:00 Drama Comedy5:00 Entertainment Show7:00 Talk Show8:00 Teen's Program9:00 News9:30 Music11:00...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Malaysians implicated in Bali attack
Malaysians implicated in Bali attackBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police on Monday added two Malaysians and four Indonesians to the list of suspects behind the Bali bombing, in the strongest sign so far that the bombing was the work of a terrorist group with a regional scope.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sports funds from cigarettes
Sports funds from cigarettesFrom KompasI believe it would be a great idea to collect Rp 50 to Rp 100 from each packet of cigarettes and use the fund to improve the country's sports programs, for example for the training of the athletes and the construction of sports facilities.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sanctions sought over mudslide
Sanctions sought over mudslideMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of the Environment called on the government to deal firmly with state forestry company PT Perhutani and the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG), which, it said, should be held...