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Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Constitutional comission still needed
Constitutional comission still neededSatya Arinanto One of the biggest legal issues during 2002 -- and the years immediately preceding it -- was the question of further amending the 1945 Constitution.According to S.E.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
James Ingram to perform in Jakarta
James Ingram to perform in Jakarta JAKARTA: Grammy award winner James Ingram will help Jakartans bring in the New Year at a gala dinner held at Hotel Mulia Senayan, Central Jakarta.The R&B singer -- who is famous for the hits Just Once, I don't have the heart and Somewhere out there -- will lead...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Power politics to loom in the future
Power politics to loom in the futureChusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Kalipke worries over Sakai survival
Kalipke worries over Sakai survivalHaidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, Riau Few Indonesians are interested in the diverse number of tribes living in the country's hinterland, much less in the origins of the Malay dialect, which is the base of Indonesia's national language.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Restoring public trust in the media
Restoring public trust in the media Thomas Hanitzsch Technische Universitat Ilmenau Germany As we come closer to the end of the year, media practitioners and researchers tend to reflect and ask themselves: Was 2002 a good year for the Indonesian media scene?Economically, yes it was! Even though the...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Consolidation of democracy: Anticipating 2004
Consolidation of democracy: Anticipating 2004Smita Notosusanto Cetro Next year, is the fifth anniversary of the end of the Soeharto regime which marked Indonesia's transition from authoritarianism to democracy.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Absurdity of our
Absurdity of our legislatorsFrom Koran Tempo Some members of the House of Representatives are attempting to interpellate President Megawati Soekarnoputri regarding two matters. The Reform faction of the House wants to exercise its right to interpellation regarding the sale of assets of state- owned...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Democratization in Indonesia: Triumph or crisis?
Democratization in Indonesia: Triumph or crisis?Chusnul Mar'iyah In the midst of violence, the processes of political change continued in 2002, one of which was the amendments to the 1945 Constitution.The most important changes brought about by of the second and fourth amendments to the...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life?
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life?Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch IndonesiaLife is a game of power. The powerful rulers have their power not because others want it, but because the former use the latter for their own benefit.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Special status final for Papua and Aceh: Susilo
Special status final for Papua and Aceh: SusiloTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government told the provinces of Papua and Aceh on Monday that the special autonomy status accorded to them in January 2002 would be final and any move to secede from the country would not be tolerated.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Media agenda for 2003: Restore public trust
Media agenda for 2003: Restore public trustThomas Hanitzsch, Technische Universitat, Ilmenau, Germany As we come closer to the end of the year, media practitioners and researchers tend to reflect and ask themselves: Was 2002 a good year for the Indonesian media scene?Economically, yes it was! Even...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
No Paper
No Paper In observance of New Year's Day, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003. The Post will resume publication on Thursday. We wish all our readers a Happy New Year. -- The Publisher
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Despite Tiger Cup failure, Kolev likely to keep post
Despite Tiger Cup failure, Kolev likely to keep postMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ivan Kolev, who failed to bring the Indonesian soccer team to victory in the Tiger Cup, has gained a moral boost from a top official of the country's soccer governing body, the PSSI.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country significantly dropped in November following the Bali bombing, but the terrorist attack failed to impact consumers' shopping plans, according to a survey.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Jakartans to welcome 2003 with street party, prayers
Jakartans to welcome 2003 with street party, prayersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the fear of terrorist attacks has not totally abated, Jakarta is expected to play host to a joyous New Year's Eve street party along Jl. MH Thamrin and Jl.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Muslim leaders back calls for end to sharia struggle
Muslim leaders back calls for end to sharia struggleMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Respected Muslim leaders and scholars on Monday joined Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)'s latest call for an end to the campaigns for the enforcement of sharia, or Islamic law, in the world's largest Muslim country.
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Mega told to focus on law, security in 2003
Mega told to focus on law, security in 2003Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri should focus next year's policies on improving law and security in the country, while her ministers should stay away from state funds as their parties prepare for the 2004...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
Rights court acquits military officer
Rights court acquits military officerMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three days after sentencing an Army officer to five years in jail but allowing him to walk free pending an appeal, an ad hoc human rights court acquitted on Monday a military officer of gross human rights violations...
Tue, 31 Dec 2002
'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).
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Photo A:
Photo A: Djisman Simanjuntak: Executive director of the Prasetia Mulya Management Institute, Jakarta.Photo B: Bantarto Bandoro: Editor of the Indonesian Quarterly published by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), JakartaPhoto C: M.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Restoring public trust in the media
Restoring public trust in the media Thomas Hanitzsch Technische Universitat Ilmenau Germany As we come closer to the end of the year, media practitioners and researchers tend to reflect and ask themselves: Was 2002 a good year for the Indonesian media scene?Economically, yes it was! Even though the...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Companies hold women hostage
Companies hold women hostage Reading a Kompas' article of Dec. 21 , 2002 entitled Some 1000 migrant workers are illegally kept I can't help wondering why a Tumbu Saraswati, who is a lawyer and also member of House of Representatives, cannot do anything about a blatant legal violation right in front...
Mon, 30 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.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Corruption of the Republic
Corruption of the RepublicB. Herry-Priyono 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.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Ancol organizes New Year party
Ancol organizes New Year party JAKARTA: Several artists will entertain visitors on five stages in Ancol Dreamland, North Jakarta to celebrate New Year's Eve on Tuesday night.The artists, are dangdut singers Rhoma Irama, Alam, Ikke Nurjanah, Kristina, Veti Vera and Nelly Agustin, and local bands...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country significantly dropped in November following the Bali bombing, but the terrorist attack failed to impact consumers' shopping plans, according to a survey.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Constitutional amendments
Constitutional amendments Satya Arinanto Lecture and Vice Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.id One of the biggest legal issues during 2002 -- and the years immediately preceding it -- was the question of further amending the 1945 Constitution.According to S.E.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Police posts built for New Year's check
Police posts built for New Year's check JAKARTA: City Police erected 41 police posts in strategic places across the capital to regulate traffic during the New Year's Eve celebration as a measure to uphold security.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Javanese transmigrants refuse to return to Aceh
Javanese transmigrants refuse to return to AcehDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaDozens of Javanese transmigrant families who were forced to leave Aceh earlier this year now do not want to return to the troubled province despite the signing of an agreement between the government and the Free...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
AJI sees scant improvement for journalism in 2002
AJI sees scant improvement for journalism in 2002The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The year 2002 will end for Indonesian journalism with hardly any improvements on news quality and press freedom, as reports of slack professionalism, violence against reporters and inadequate access to information have...
Mon, 30 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...
Mon, 30 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...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
* Headlines:Int'l pressure on E. Timor trial needed2
* Headlines:Int'l pressure on E. Timor trial needed2 * National:More people die in floods, landslides3 * City: Busway could worsen current congestion4 * Sports:Milner denies Chelsea, M. United closes in5 * Opinion: Investment not panacea for better welfare7 * Business:DPR has approved Indosat sale:...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Absurdity of our
Absurdity of our legislatorsFrom Koran Tempo Some members of the House of Representatives are attempting to interpellate President Megawati Soekarnoputri regarding two matters. The Reform faction of the House wants to exercise its right to interpellation regarding the sale of assets of state- owned...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Defendants of East Timor turmoil:
Defendants of East Timor turmoil: 1. Abilio Jose Osorio Soares, former East Timor governor, failed to prevent his subordinates from committing a number of murders and torture in East Timor in 1999. Sentenced to three years in jail, but free pending a verdict by the higher court. 2. Insp. Gen.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Govt provides housing for East Timor refugees
Govt provides housing for East Timor refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) administration said on Sunday the government would not ignore East Timorese refugees who had chosen to stay in Indonesia after the repatriation program ended on...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishment
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishmentIt is virtually unimaginable to many people in Ambon, or in Maluku province in general, that amid the escalating sectarian conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and inflicted billions of rupiah in material losses, there is still a group...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Police gaining momentum but need further reform
Police gaining momentum but need further reformM. Riefqi Muna Member of Supervisory Group of the U.K.-based Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR). riefqi@gmx.netIn the beginning of 2002 the police had at their disposal a new law on national police that gave them greater...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Photo Cap. 14
Photo Cap. 14JP/ ... --- THE PICTURE TO COMEPOWER POLITICS: The 2001 Special Meeting of the House of Representatives was a clear display of the power of "House politics", which forced then-President Abdurrahman Wahid to step down.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
REBUILDING THE FUTURE: Workers unload bricks from trucks, marking
REBUILDING THE FUTURE: Workers unload bricks from trucks, marking the rebuilding of structures devastated by bombs in Legian, Kuta, Bali on Oct. 12. The project reflects the spirit of rebuilding Bali after the deadly blast, which was feared to cripple the national economy and security.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Heavy rain causes flood in Tangerang
Heavy rain causes flood in Tangerang Tangerang: Heavy rains caused flooding throughout several residential complexes in Tangerang last Saturday.The affected complexes were the Alam Jaya, Pondok Arum and Regency Permai housing estates in Periuk district, as well as the Taman Cobodas housing estate...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Paradorn,
Paradorn, the Scud to light up Indian Open Agence France-Presse Madras, IndiaAsian tennis sensation Paradorn Srichaphan and fit-again Mark Philippoussis will light up the season-opening US$400,000 ATP Indian Open starting here on Monday.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Busway could worsen current congestion if project fails 2. TRUMPET: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Trumpet sellers make a fortune amid tight competitionor (if possible use second option)Trumpet sellers rake in a small fortune amid tight competition 3.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
JP/6/INTRO
JP/6/INTROBoth support and opposition have highlighted the journey of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), since its inception back in 1993.Certain sectors of the public support AFTA due to the fact that AFTA, which aims at stamping out trade barriers within the region, would expedite the flow of...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Another muddling through scenario
Another muddling through scenarioMuhammad Chatib Basri How do we mark the economic performance in 2002 and what is the prospect for 2003? The average real GDP growth (y-o-y) up to the third quarter of 2002 was recorded at 3.4 percent.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Will Indonesian companies survive regional free trade?
Will Indonesian companies survive regional free trade?Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ASEAN Free Trade Area, or AFTA, which will be fully implemented in two days from now has stricken fear into the hearts of many businessmen in this country, who believe many local firms could go...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Underpaid troops stand guard for the country's unity, sovereignty
Underpaid troops stand guard for the country's unity, sovereigntyLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All across the archipelago, troops share one major concern: poor welfare.Soldiers are tasked with safeguarding the country's sovereignty with a salary of only Rp 798,000 (US$88.
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Javanese transmigrants refuse to return to Aceh
Javanese transmigrants refuse to return to AcehDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaDozens of Javanese transmigrant families who were forced to leave Aceh earlier this year now do not want to return to the troubled province despite the signing of an agreement between the government and the Free...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Indosat, good governance and paper companies
Indosat, good governance and paper companiesWinahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation, Jakarta, winahyo@yahoo.com At least on paper, the controversial sale of 41.9 percent of government shares of Indosat to Singapore telecommunications firm Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) will ease...
Mon, 30 Dec 2002
Indonesia keen
Indonesia keen to redeem itself in tournament' final against Thailand Arya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia is ready to avenge its defeat in the last tournament and to lift the cup for the first time when it plays Thailand in the Tiger Cup 2002 final match at Bung Karno Stadium here on...