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Sat, 15 Feb 2003
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People forgotten as politicians begin campaignsKornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post korpur@yahoo.com2. Japan -- Diplomatic report reveals Japan's dilemma 2 X 30 Japan frustrated with China's rapidly growing economic power Diplomatic report outlines the emerging 'China threat' Japan's...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Dozens of timber firms to lose licenses
Dozens of timber firms to lose licensesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government looks set to revoke the licenses of at least 21 industrial timber estate (HTI) concession holders for failing to pass mandatory environmental audits conducted on around 90 firms.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Navy's stern action
Navy's stern actionFrom Media Indonesia This newspaper carried a report on Jan. 29, 2003 under the title of Indonesian navy sinks four vessels for illegal fishing. What the navy has done deserves our support for several reasons.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Please use computer column counting
Please use computer column counting1. IRAQ: 2 x 25 Blix gives mixed picture of Iraqi disarming effort 2. ANTIWAR: 1 x 50 Indonesia closes ranks with peace backers on Iraq 1. GOLKAR: 3 x 18 Golkar jumps the gun with selection of presidential nominees 4.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Agitators' ulterior motives
Agitators' ulterior motivesFrom Koran TEMPOAbout a year before the 2004 general election, the political climate in our country is warming up. Although the election campaign is still a long way off, many political parties and their leaders have begun to show their muscle to win the hearts of the...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
PLN's high rates
PLN's high rates due to corruption On Feb. 7, 2003 the State-owned electricity company (PLN) and the Indonesian Police signed an agreement on the theft of electricity. In his statement, PLN director Eddie Widiono said that PLN sustained an annual loss of between Rp 500 billion to Rp 1 trillion from...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Residents protest over flood
Residents protest over flood TANGERANG: About 150 residents from the Periuk Damai Sejahtera II housing complex in Periuk District, Tangerang, staged a rally in front of the complex developer's office on Friday, demanding the company take immediate steps to cope with floods still inundating their...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Pertamina eyes more LNG contracts from Japan
Pertamina eyes more LNG contracts from JapanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said Friday that it would be more aggressive in selling the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan, which was predicting a rising demand for the commodity from 2007 to 2010.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project Thousands of villagers in Riau province benefit from PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper's (Riaupulp) community forestry project, under which they allow the company to plant acacia trees on their land on a revenue-sharing basis.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Expert offers technology to control flood
Expert offers technology to control floodSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Eco-hydraulic researcher Agus Maryono from the School of Engineering at Gadjah Mada University criticized on Friday the conventional method of controlling the annual floods by building dams, raising riverbanks or...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Garuda agrees to raise pilots' salary
Garuda agrees to raise pilots' salaryArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The management of national flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia agreed on Friday to raise the salary of its pilots by 35 percent, ending a three-week stand-off marred by threats of a mass strike.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Jakarta under water
Jakarta under water What millions of people in Jakarta had feared, has happened. Floodwaters engulfed many parts of the capital on Thursday. As a consequence, in the early hours of the day, tens of thousands of residents had to leave their homes and belongings to seek refuge on higher ground as the...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
PT DI workers oppose massive labor dismissal
PT DI workers oppose massive labor dismissalYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Four thousand workers of Bandung-based aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) went on strike on Friday to protest the company's reported plan to lay off 3,500 workers.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
2. Pascal -- Access to medicines: Time for a multilateral conclusion 2 X 21 Access to medicine: Time for a just result Pascal Lamy European Commissioner for Trade 3. The role of Bank Indonesia in combating money laundering and 1 X 45 Combating money laundering and terrorist financing Anwar...
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
'BI governor should not be politician'
'BI governor should not be politician'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives sent a strong warning to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday not to include politicians on the list of candidates for the Bank Indonesia governorship as this would contravene the law.
Sat, 15 Feb 2003
Teenage prostitution booming in Tangerang
Teenage prostitution booming in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Teenage prostitution, which has long been a fact of life in big cities like Jakarta, has apparently now become commonplace in Tangerang with many young girls offering sex to men in shopping mall food courts...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Dry El Nino conditions persist in region
Dry El Nino conditions persist in regionDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok The El Nino climate phenomenon will continue to bring dry weather to Indonesia, Micronesia and northern and northeastern Australia in early 2003, although with a lesser impact than in 1997-98, according to a report issued...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Simple living difficult concept
Simple living difficult conceptFrom KompasUpon reading an article titled Plain living: Easier said than done published in the Jan. 14 issue of this newspaper, I became immensely annoyed at the behavior of most of our leaders as they fail to live a simple life, let alone live poorly, while the...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Govt drags heels on telecommunications regulatory body
Govt drags heels on telecommunications regulatory bodyArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current telecommunications law should be amended to allow for the establishment of an independent regulatory body in the sector as demanded by the industry players, a senior governmental official said...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project
Villagers' participation in Riaupulp's community forestry project Thousands of villagers in Riau province benefit from PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper's (Riaupulp) community forestry project, under which they allow the company to plant acacia trees on their land on a revenue-sharing basis.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Ryaas faults govt over Lampung
Ryaas faults govt over Lampung JAKARTA: Former regional autonomy minister Ryaas Rasyid criticized the government for not swearing in Lampung's governor- elect because of corruption allegations, saying this violated the regional autonomy law.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Top seeds through to Cigna quarterfinals
Top seeds through to Cigna quarterfinalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suwandi and Febi Widhiyanto, who failed to bring Indonesia to the next stage in the Davis Cup matches, chalked up easy wins over their opponents to reach the Cigna Open tennis tournament quarterfinals here on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
NGO warns of unrestrained privatization of public services
NGO warns of unrestrained privatization of public servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Selling state companies that provide public services may help Indonesia's economic reforms, but not necessarily the public who must let private companies treat them as consumers and the service as commodities,...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 14, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 14, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Donated Prize Winning Paintings, 100 percent proceeds to Charity, at Gallery Cafe Linggar, Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-71790008), until Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Fixing business environment is what counts
Fixing business environment is what countsTodd Callahan and Andri Manuwoto, PT Jasa Cita, Jakarta We are over a month into a new year and Indonesia watchers have generally given President Megawati's administration a B+ for sound macroeconomic management and improved fiscal sustainability.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Govt warns GAM of total breakdown in peace process
Govt warns GAM of total breakdown in peace processFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The Indonesian government warned the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) of a total breakdown in the peace deal as both sides failed to build mutual confidence in implementing the...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
North coast highways damaged
North coast highways damaged SEMARANG, Central Java: Incessant rain across Central Java has damaged highways along the northern coast of the province, delaying vehicles traveling along the Semarang-Jakarta route.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Presidential instruction
Presidential instructionFrom Koran Tempo This nation has been turned upside down by endless conflicts and various vested interests, ranging from the hike in fuel prices to conflicts of interest among our public representatives opposing the issuance of Presidential Instruction No 1/2003 as an...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Dancer showcases peace and tranquility
Dancer showcases peace and tranquilityKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Solo, Central Java An enthusiastic ovation marked the end of Indian dancer Astad Deboo's last performance of the evening, Every Fragment of Dust is Wakened, in the theater of the Indonesian Arts Institute in the Central Java...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Integrated transportation sought in Greater Jakarta
Integrated transportation sought in Greater JakartaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Driving a car or taking public transportation within Greater Jakarta can be an ordeal for most of us, as neither is enjoyable, especially at peak hours.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Mystery disease affects 230 in Bandung area
Mystery disease affects 230 in Bandung areaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung An unidentified disease has continued to spread in Bandung regency, Cikalongwetan district, affecting more than 230 residents in the villages of Mandalamukti and Ciptagumati.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Muslim pilgrims start trek home
Muslim pilgrims start trek home SAUDI ARABIA: Muslim worshipers began leaving holy Islamic sites in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, the fifth and final day of the haj pilgrimage which was overshadowed this year by a looming U.S.-led war on Iraq.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Elza could face seven years behind bars
Elza could face seven years behind barsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, one of the lawyers who defended flamboyant convict Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, may face a seven-year prison sentence over alleged false statements made...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Residents brave floods to protect belongings
Residents brave floods to protect belongingsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floodwaters have been rising in a number of residential areas across the city since Thursday morning, but many residents have chosen not to leave their houses belongings due to fears that their belongings might be stolen.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002:
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Export costs will 'soar' if war in Iraq breaks out
Export costs will 'soar' if war in Iraq breaks outRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cost of shipping exports to the Middle East, Europe and Africa will soar by at least 35 percent if a war against Iraq comes to pass, according to an expert.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Special team preparing evacuation from Mideast
Special team preparing evacuation from MideastTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A special team set up to deal with the effects of a potential crisis in Iraq embarked on a two-week visit to eight countries in the Middle East on Thursday to make arrangements in the event of a war.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Prince Charles, John Howard attend Bali memorial service
Prince Charles, John Howard attend Bali memorial serviceAgencies, London "I don't think I can forgive," said Amanda Braden, whose son Daniel was killed along with 190 other Westerners when a bomb exploded on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali in October.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Prince wants Cirebon to have say
Prince wants Cirebon to have say CIREBON, West Java: The prince of West Java's Cirebon Kasepuhan Court, PRA Arief Natadiningrat, has warned against sidelining gubernatorial candidates from Cirebon or the area may break away from the province.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002:
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Navy's stern action
Navy's stern actionFrom Media IndonesiaThis newspaper carried a report on Jan. 29, 2003 under the title of Indonesian navy sinks four vessels for illegal fishing. What the navy has done deserves our support for several reasons.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Presidential instruction
Presidential instructionFrom Koran TempoThis nation has been turned upside down by endless conflicts and various vested interests, ranging from the hike in fuel prices to conflicts of interest among our public representatives opposing the issuance of Presidential Instruction No 1/2003 as an...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
RP approves key money laundering amendments
RP approves key money laundering amendmentsAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippine legislators have approved changes to strengthen an anti-money laundering law in a last minute move to escape threatened sanctions from western nations, officials said Thursday.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Oriental violence?
Oriental violence? I am deeply disturbed by the article which appeared on Feb. 7 (p. 18) entitled Islam in Madura and the tradition of violence. In it Adbur Rozaki revives tired stereotypes of sickle- wielding Madurese led by thugs under the eyes of approving Muslim clerics.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Say your love via SMS on Valentine's Day
Say your love via SMS on Valentine's DayTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Ooh, an SMS!" a colleague exclaimed one night, her face suddenly brightening from the previous after-work gloom when she heard the tell-tale beep of her mobile phone.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Tons of used medical gloves rejected
Tons of used medical gloves rejected THAILAND: Bangkok will ask the country of origin of two tons of used medical gloves abandoned at a port to take back the waste, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Thursday amid increased concerns about dumping.
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Asian central bankers to discuss innovations, economic outlook
Asian central bankers to discuss innovations, economic outlook Dow Jones, Manila Financial innovations amid the challenges facing monetary authorities and the outlook on the world economy are expected to dominate a closed-door meeting of Asian central bankers in Manila, a Philippine central bank...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Asuransi Allianz Life responds
Asuransi Allianz Life responds Referring to the letter from Benny Sudjati entitled Experience with Allianz Insurance in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 4, 2003, we would like to explain as follows.On Dec. 12, 2002 Benny Sudjati, with a prescription from a physician for Zinaxin High Strength, went to pick...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
House endorses division of Papua province
House endorses division of Papua provinceKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Thursday the government's controversial move to divide Papua into three provinces, thus giving more legitimacy to the government in moving...
Fri, 14 Feb 2003
Union blasts fleeing footwear companies
Union blasts fleeing footwear companiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like loggers who exploit resources, lay waste to and area an then move on, many footwear companies, who for the past fifteen years, have sourced their goods in the low-wage haven of Soeharto's Indonesia, are now fleeing the country in...