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Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Prudential agents urge revision of flawed laws
Prudential agents urge revision of flawed lawsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 agents of PT Prudential Life Assurance rallied outside the Ministry of Finance on Thursday in support of the ministry's demand that Law No. 4/1998 on bankruptcy be amended.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aid
Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aidRuslan Sangadji, Palu A councillor and a government official have been named as suspects in the embezzlement of Rp 10 billion (US$1.16 million) meant to aid about 5,000 refugee families in the strife-torn regency of Poso, Central...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Ambon still tense but violence slows
Ambon still tense but violence slowsThe Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Religiously divided Ambon returned to a semblance of normalcy in some areas but tension remained high on Thursday after four days of bloodletting between Muslims and Christians, which has left at least 36 people dead and hundreds...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Bank owner evades charges
Bank owner evades chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have halted investigation into Tong Muk Keung, the majority shareholder of the now defunct Asiatic Bank, in an alleged bank fraud and changed his status to witness.National Police director I of Economic and Specific Crimes Division, Brig.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh
Govt ponders limited martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro and Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The government is considering a slight alteration to the martial law currently in force across Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to one which applies only in regions where it is considered necessary.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Enlarged EU: An additional market for RI
Enlarged EU: An additional market for RIIn conjunction with the European Union's most extensive enlargement on May 1, 2004, the Head of the Delegation of the European Commission (EC) -- the executive arm of the European Union (EU) -- to Indonesia, Ambassador Sabato Della Monica talked to The...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorism
Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorismP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police have dropped a clearer hint that they will not let Abu Bakar Ba'asyir walk free due to his alleged involvement in terrorist activities in the country.National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Drivers told to respect law
Drivers told to respect lawBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The police have been told to get tough on traffic violators in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents, many of which are caused by drivers flouting traffic rules.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost image
LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost imageAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean LG Electronics launched on Thursday a new high-end television set here as part of efforts to boost the company's image and sales in the country.The president of LG Electronics Indonesia, Young H.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3
* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3 * Election ink may pose health hazard Page 4 * Government to build US$15b trans-strait tunnel Page 5 * 'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Page 6 * Police assault Metro TV woman employee Page 8 * Mickelson heads field for New...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Mentality that matters
Mentality that matters The blessing in disguise of the medium-to-horrible traffic jam on April 23 (compared to the really horrible traffic jam on April 21) is that I had a profound discussion with my driver during the traffic. And we shared our frustrations about the mentality of our people.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Here comes the opposition
Here comes the opposition In this consensus-loving nation, publicly opposing another's ideas used to be taboo. During the repressive 32-year rule of Soeharto that ended in 1998, opposing the government's policy could mean jail.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Wiranto and Timor Leste
Wiranto and Timor Leste In the commentary Wiranto must face the storm by Pitan Daslani (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) there appears a truly astonishing paragraph, "Everybody put the blame on Wiranto as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police, despite their self- sacrificing devotion to...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Pope names new envoy to RI
Pope names new envoy to RI JAKARTA: Pope John Paul II has appointed Don Albert Malcolm Ranjith Patabendige as the new Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Renzo Fratini.Patabendige is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Holy See's Congregation for Evangelization of the Peoples, a...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
1. MAGGIE 1x39
1. MAGGIE 1x39 RI scholars abroad place hope in election 2. SWAT 1x28 High-rise serves as training camp
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
JP/5/TUNNEL
JP/5/TUNNELGov't plans to build US$15b cross-strait tunnelOyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, LampungThe government is planning to build a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra. A feasibility study for the project is to be conducted soon, and the tunnel is expected to be...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
JP/5/TUNNEL
JP/5/TUNNELGovt invites private investors in tunnel projectOyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, LampungPrivate parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIK
Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIKMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Men who decide to practice polygamy must guarantee they can treat their wives equally, and indeed, a survey found they equally deceived their wives and future second or third wives in their attempt to remarry.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Ambon still tense but violence slows 2. ACEH: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh 4. PUTEH: 2 LINES, 13 COUNTS Puteh corruption case goes to KPK 5. THAI: 3 LINES, 11 COUNTS Tourists threatened in Thailand
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Two former generals to steal the show
Two former generals to steal the showPitan Daslani, Jakarta When the reform movement rocked the country in May 1998, the theme of the political campaign was "Drive president Soeharto out along with the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004
TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Museum Bahari valuable but neglected
Museum Bahari valuable but neglectedBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaLike buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Malnutrition still a problem
Malnutrition still a problem SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Malnutrition is still a cause for concern in East Kalimantan province, as 15.98 percent out of total 26,822 infants (5,103) in the province were reported as malnourished last year.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in election
Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in electionMaggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston, Massachusetts, mathe_80@yahoo.com While millions of Indonesians stood in line, waiting for their turn at one of the 600,000 polling stations across the archipelago during the April 5 legislative election, Jaha...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise'
'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise' The city administration has reported state middle school SMP 56 teachers to the police for supposedly teaching without a license. Although the land swap deal involving the school and a property developer has been controversial from the start, no...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Election ink causes health problems: Study
Election ink causes health problems: StudyMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta An independent investigation revealed on Thursday that the indelible ink used to mark the fingers of voters during the general election on April 5 could cause skin infections and even trigger cancer.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Manila dismisses terror threats
Manila dismisses terror threats THE PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo dismissed on Thursday warnings issued by the United States and Canada about terror threats in the Philippines.Arroyo's spokesman Ignacio Bunye retorted that both governments should check with their diplomats here to get the...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Mayor tells wives to mind own business
Mayor tells wives to mind own businessMulta Fidrus, Tangerang As part of his efforts to establish good governance, Tangerang mayor Wahidin Halim has strongly admonished the wives of his subordinates not to interfere in their husbands' work, saying that such interference could adversely affect the...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablaze
Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablazeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting an all-time record high, the Jakarta stock market plunged to its lowest level in a month on Thursday following fresh unrest in Ambon, the capital of Maluku province, which thus far has claimed more...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Private investors sought in tunnel project
Private investors sought in tunnel projectOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, Lampung Private parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra."Funding for the project will come from the government and private parties.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta
'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in JakartaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Screams, claps and whistles greeted his arrival on stage at the Indoor Tennis Stadium in South Jakarta on Tuesday night. It was a rousing welcome fit for a rock star.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17
1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta2. ORKES -- 1 x 40RI violinists take part in Mrvica's concert 3. QUARTA -- 1 x 28Quarta shows great virtuosity
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Sanitation agency to manage market waste
Sanitation agency to manage market wasteDamar Harsanto, Jakarta City market operator PD Pasar Jaya will save about Rp 10 billion (US$1.18 million) annually from its waste removal budget by contracting with the Jakarta Sanitation Agency to pick up the trash.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
United to negotiate Nistelrooy's Real move
United to negotiate Nistelrooy's Real moveAssociated Press, Madrid Manchester United is prepared to negotiate the transfer of its star striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid, a Spanish newspaper reported Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Future of Papua at risk
Future of Papua at risk JAYAPURA, Papua: Most of people in Papua living with HIV/AIDS are between 5 years and 29 years of age, or in their productive years, numbering 746 or 51 percent out of a total 1,454 people with AIDS in the province, according to government data.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Projects awarded with no bidding
Projects awarded with no bidding BEKASI: Members of the Bekasi Council have highlighted the absence of Rp 2.3 billion (US$270,588) in road construction projects from the 2004 budget proposal, raising the possibility of abuse because the projects were awarded without a tender.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Gus Dur upbeat about medical test results
Gus Dur upbeat about medical test resultsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite his strong aversion to what he claims is a discriminatory regulation, half-blind Muslim cleric Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid underwent the arduous medical examination required by the KPU on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
KPU should be introspective
KPU should be introspectiveFrom Koran TempoMembers of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in executing the noble task of organizing smooth and successful elections should in fact be accountable for their performance to the entire population and almighty God.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
1 x 40
1 x 40Govt to build US$15b cross-strait tunnelJP/5/poso2 x 33Councillor and official charged as Poso refugees denied aid JP/5/PREMAN2 x 16Vendors rally against thuggery
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
More sectors to be opened to foreign investors
More sectors to be opened to foreign investorsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government team established to formulate policies and guidelines to help jack up investment will soon finalize its on- going talks on opening up more sectors to foreign ownership.Theo F.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regime
People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regimeSugianto Tandra, Jakarta The surprising victory of Gen. (ret) Wiranto as Golkar's presidential candidate has caused a wave of unease among reformists in the country, some of which has been reflected in various opinion pieces in The...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
RI violinists take part in Maksim's concert
RI violinists take part in Maksim's concertThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six Indonesian violinists performed with Maksim Mrvica in his Maksim The Piano Player Live Concert 2004 concert at Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium on Tuesday, three of whom are still at music school.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia Ruud Treffers consented to a special interview with The Jakarta Post contributor T.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Terrorism high in APEC agenda in Santiago
Terrorism high in APEC agenda in Santiago On the second day of his visit to Indonesia, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar gave a lecture on Thursday at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), met with the local business community and granted interviews to several...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
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'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta2. Aan -- Indonesia's great leap forward 2 X 30 People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regime Sugianto Tandra Jakarta
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Media groups lack union representation
Media groups lack union representationTony Hotland JakartaDespite widespread coverage of labor rights and trade unions by the press, it is a tad ironic that almost no mass media companies have employee unions.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Woman held for deception
Woman held for deception CIREBON, West Java: Police arrested on Thursday Priscilla Syailendra, 36, for deceiving dozens of women seeking work overseas.The would-be migrant workers had been promised jobs in neighboring countries Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, but were instead sold as...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Puteh corruption case goes to KPK
Puteh corruption case goes to KPKTiarma Siboro, Jakarta The Aceh Police chief says he will hand over a case of alleged corruption involving Governor Abdullah Puteh to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as soon as the police have uncovered sufficient evidence against him.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Law reform needed to clear the backlog of cases
Law reform needed to clear the backlog of casesPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is to be hoped that a new Indonesian government will make an effort to address the somewhat chaotic state of our legal system; we are all painfully aware that there is significant room for improvement.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Tight security for Cups
Tight security for CupsEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The organizers of the Thomas and Uber Cups plan to implement tight security measures for next month's badminton championships here, saying about 300 police officers will be deployed to guard the event.