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Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Holiday changes
Holiday changes will cause problemsFrom Kompas As a teacher, I find it difficult to understand the rationale behind the government's decision to shift religious holidays to other days closer to weekends on the grounds that this will prevent absenteeism when a religious holy day happens to be in the...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
* Headlines: RI-Russia bilateral relations warm up2
* Headlines: RI-Russia bilateral relations warm up2 * National:Parties seek closed presidential race 4 * Archipelago:Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku5 * Opinion:Sangiran: Preserving history, heritage7 * City:Jakarta to proceed with reclamation project 8 * Sports:RI to face China, Japan to...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritage
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritageFrangois Simah, Institut de, Paliontologie Humaine, Paris and Truman Simanjuntak, Center for Archaeological Research, Jakarta Thoroughly studied for almost 70 years, the Sangiran dome, Central Java, one of the most important places to understand the history...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Jakarta traffic woes
Jakarta traffic woes The Jakarta administration's efforts to deal with the city's traffic woes deserves the close attention of the public. Unfortunately, the many policies that are supposed to support the efforts have been contradictory.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which prospered during the Soeharto administration from the late 1960s until the authoritarian leader's resignation in 1998, is now languishing in a mire of new government policies, opposition from environmentalists and hostility of local...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
'Law hampers press freedom'
'Law hampers press freedom'Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Press Council vice chairman R.H. Siregar says loopholes in press law No. 40/1999 hamper freedom of the press in Indonesia by treating journalists as criminals.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their
The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2004 presidential election is under threat, as the two largest factions in the House of Representatives have sought to limit the number of parties participating in the election.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Parties seek closed presidential race
Parties seek closed presidential raceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2004 presidential election is under threat, as the two largest factions in the House of Representatives have sought to limit the number of...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
ool B
ool B Indonesia (x2) 3 Malaysia 0 Wynne Prakusya (INA) bt Liaw Chen-Yee (MAS) 6-1, 6-2 Angelique Widjaja (INA) bt Khoo Chin-Bee (MAS) 6-3, 6-0 Sandy Gumulya/Suzanna Anggarkusuma (INA) bt Taufek Norzafirah/Liaw Chen-Yee (MAS) 6-1, 6-1
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Megawati takes home pledges of arms ties
Megawati takes home pledges of arms tiesAgencies, Warsaw President Megawati Soekarnoputri prepared on Friday to return home from a week-long visit to Russia and Poland, laden with promises of military cooperation and prospective arms deals.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Workers still marginalized
Workers still marginalizedRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post JakartaIn the new global economy, multinational corporations contract with firms all over the world to manufacture their electronic parts, their garments, foods and beverages, furniture, toys or footwear.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABC
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABCAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaAustralian investors are still eager to invest in Indonesia, but the government must swiftly take action to resolve pressing problems in doing business here, the Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) said.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Three more Medan suspects arrested
Three more Medan suspects arrestedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The police in Medan, North Sumatra, arrested three more members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), who were allegedly responsible for the two recent bombing incidents in the city.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Man gets two years for planting bomb
Man gets two years for planting bombMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for planting a bomb in Cijantung Mall, East Jakarta, last year.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
By Todd Callahan
By Todd CallahanCongratulations to The Jakarta Post on twenty years of excellent reporting. It is an honor to contribute this commentary on developments in the Indonesian cement industry. In this special edition, I have been asked to comment on the considerable foreign investments that have been...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku
Over 60 separatists arrested in MalukuAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Security authorities in Maluku arrested more than 60 people accused of trying to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Pindo Deli defaults on debt
Pindo Deli defaults on debt JAKARTA: PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper Mills has reportedly defaulted on its obligation to Bank Permata, which has reported the matter to the Surabaya Stock Exchange.According to reports, Pindo Deli was supposed to pay some Rp 8.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversary
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Up to 1,000 friends and distinguished guests of The Jakarta Post joined in the celebration of the daily's 20th anniversary, which fell on April 25, reaffirming once again its life-long commitment to press freedom and a better Indonesia.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Officials pilfer rice for the poor
Officials pilfer rice for the poor BOGOR: Thirteen village chiefs in Jasinga district of Bogor regency have admitted to selling 88.42 tons of rice designated for poor families.Adj. Comr. Yayan Sopyan of the Bogor Police said the village heads told police interrogators on Wednesday that they had...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Six local governments chosen as role models
Six local governments chosen as role modelsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Three municipalities and three regencies have been chosen to act as role models due to their successful implementation of a "performance based budget", which improves transparency and efficiency in the use of state...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the moment -- the country's movement from an autocratic government to one that is more democratic, the change from a very centralized system to a decentralized one - and the fact that the country is still trying to recover from the conomic...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Another explosion in Jakarta
Another explosion in Jakarta Since the Bali bombings, two "small" bombs have exploded in the country; one at a building belonging to the National Police Headquarters in February, the other one at the Medan's mayor office in March.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
A slice of life with Johnny Andrean
A slice of life with Johnny AndreanBruce James, Contributor, Jakarta While the tough may get going when the going gets tough, hairstylist-cum-bread store owner Johnny Andrean is firmly convinced that it's better to have a plan B at the ready.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctions
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has urged the United Nations weapons inspection team to visit Iraq prior to the UN Security Council (UNSC) decision on whether or not to lift the long-standing economic...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
JP/7/Jaweng
JP/7/Jaweng Ahead of 2004, we see reckless establishment of new regions Robert Endi Jaweng Regional Autonomy Watch KPPOD Jakarta Early this year, a plenary session of the House of Representatives again approved the ratification of 10 laws regarding the establishment of 25 new autonomous regions.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
BKPM aims to turn up the power to draw investors
BKPM aims to turn up the power to draw investors Or BKPM tries to pull rank to bolster investmentRikza Abdullah ContributorIndonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once ranked as an exotic choice for investment, but the unrelenting bureaucratic, social, economic and political...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to export
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to exportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the current sharp appreciation in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar would not threaten the competitiveness of the country's export products overseas.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Gus Dur and magnanimity
Gus Dur and magnanimityFrom KompasAs a sympathizer of the National Awakening Party (PKB) I welcomed enthusiastically the party's idea to nominate Nurcholish Madjid as an alternative presidential candidate, but was greatly disappointed to learn that former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid had...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Sutiyoso admits water deal unfair
Sutiyoso admits water deal unfair JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said here on Friday that he once hired consultants from Singapore to study the contract between the city tap water company PT Pam Jaya and its two foreign partners.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article
Jakarta Post Anniversary ArticleIs it time to bid goodbye to the IMF?I was honored and pleased when I was requested to contribute to this special anniversary supplement. I thought I could most usefully take advantage of the space offered to me by commenting on one of the most controversial aspects...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Ministry and UI cooperate on defense
Ministry and UI cooperate on defense JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense and the University of Indonesia (UI) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on research and development of the country's defense equipment industry.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholars
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholarsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have come under mounting domestic pressure to reschedule the Joint Council meeting in a bid to keep the peace process in the troubled province intact.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
NO PEACE BY VIOLENCE: A student carries a poster with pictures of
NO PEACE BY VIOLENCE: A student carries a poster with pictures of Indonesian leaders during a protest against a government threat to launch a military operation in the troubled province of Aceh. The protest took place on Friday in Jakarta as international aid donors said they were deeply...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Copycat cannibal arrested
Copycat cannibal arrested PALU, Central Sulawesi: Villagers caught on Friday a man grave- robbing, and told the police they had captured a copycat of cannibal Sumanto.A West Palu district villager, whose name was not given, saw Yunus busy shoveling dirt with his bare hands from a plot at the...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemma
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemmaUNITED STATES: As the deadline loomed for immigrants from five Arab or Muslim nations to register with U.S. authorities, immigration rights advocates complained that many of their clients are caught in a difficult dilemma. Friday is the deadline set by the U.S.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm up
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm upKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Russia seem to have found a new path in their bilateral relations, particularly with the recent signing of memorandums of understanding for closer cooperation in the military, technology and trade...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAG
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAGMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Billiards Association (POBSI), which began the players' training workouts in January, will be heading to Vietnam, simply content to maintain its achievement at the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA)...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schools
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schoolsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will implement a new policy on the upcoming final examinations for junior and senior high schools.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skies
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skiesAirlines worldwide are reeling from the double blow of the war in Iraq and the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), but Indonesian carriers have two other problems to deal with: a cut-throat airfare war and the loss of the visa free...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post'
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post' The toughest problem that a new publication faces is searching for a personality, a soul that gradually will be accepted as its trademark, its own distinct persona.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian orga
JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty OR Uncertainty no stop to retail expansionRandy Witular Hendarsyah Tarmizi Jakarta Post JakartaWith a population of more than 215 million, Indonesia continues to beckon to retailers even as the country's economic fundamentals remain woefully uncertain.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGC
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGCAgencies, Jakarta British oil giant BP Plc. (BP) said on Friday it has selected a consortium including Japan's JGC Corp. to develop its Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in the remote Indonesian province of Papua.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at Ease
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at EaseBy Tom A. Clough, President Director, PT Semen CibinongMany people are overly critical of what is now happening in Indonesia, expecting overnight changes in areas that took hundreds of years to be accomplished in European countries.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Women and politics
Women and politicsFrom Media Indonesia Every year we celebrate Kartini Day on April 21 in memory of Kartini, a woman born in the late 19th century who fought for women's emancipation in this country.Feminists have also fought very hard to encourage Indonesian women to be more than just housewives.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacle
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacleBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A constitutional law expert said the Lampung provincial council could sue the central government for overstepping its authority and causing a four-month delay in the inauguration of governor-elect...