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Fri, 09 May 2003
Tono's verdict to be delivered May 23
Tono's verdict to be delivered May 23 JAKARTA: The ad-hoc human rights tribunal is scheduled to deliver on May 23 the verdict of former East Timor Military Commander Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman, who is accused of failing to prevent a spate of human rights abuses before and after the 1999...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, May 9, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, May 9, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Membagi Titik by students of the Indonesian Arts Intitute, Yogyakarta, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 9.
Fri, 09 May 2003
'Busway to start in December'
'Busway to start in December' Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday that the busway program would be implemented in December. He made the statement to reporters a day after his arrival here from a foreign visit to examine the busway systems in several major cities of South American countries,...
Fri, 09 May 2003
More groups oppose military action in Aceh
More groups oppose military action in AcehKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cries of opposition against an imminent military operation in Aceh have grown louder, as the Indonesian Military (TNI) sends thousands more soldiers to quell separatists in the war-torn province.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Hotels fully booked ahead of long weekend
Hotels fully booked ahead of long weekendSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A week before the long weekend of May 15 to May 18, most hotels in Yogyakarta are fully booked although many of them, especially the unrated ones, are not offering special packages.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Maid policy stays
Maid policy stays Malaysians are generally tolerant when it comes to religion and so far foreign maids are free to work in any household, regardless of religious faiths.When the idea was mooted that foreign maids be deployed in households based on their religious beliefs, employment agencies and...
Fri, 09 May 2003
'Busway to start in December'
'Busway to start in December' Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday that the busway program would be implemented in December.He made the statement to reporters a day after his arrival here from a foreign visit to examine the busway systems in several major cities of South American countries, including...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Former East Timor refugees unable to vote
Former East Timor refugees unable to voteYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara About half of the 28,000 former East Timor refugees in East Nusa Tenggara that are old enough to vote will not be able to cast their ballot in next year's general election as their citizenships...
Fri, 09 May 2003
'Military operations never achieve results'
'Military operations never achieve results'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government needs more efforts to rebuild the trust of the Acehnese people in the government and not a military operation as such approaches have never succeeded in the country's history in eradicating...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Indonesia can manage without IMF, says Citrin
Indonesia can manage without IMF, says CitrinThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Senior advisor to the International Monetary Fund's Asia and Pacific Department, Daniel Citrin said on Thursday that if the market situation remained stable, Indonesia's financial or fiscal condition would be manageable even...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Names of RI SARS victims released
Names of RI SARS victims releasedFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government finally announced on Thursday the identity of three Indonesians who died of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan, five days after their deaths were first reported.
Fri, 09 May 2003
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENERI to host ASEM ministerial meetings JAKARTA: Indonesia will host two ministerial meetings of the Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) on the resort island of Bali in July, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda on Thursday.
Fri, 09 May 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 51
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 51 Crank up the engine Indonesia, we may win the race 2. PEACE: 1 x 43 More groups oppose military action in Aceh
Fri, 09 May 2003
Vacationers scramble for train tickets
Vacationers scramble for train ticketsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All executive train tickets to several cities in Java for Thursday next week are sold out while some out-of-town hotels are fully booked ahead of the four consecutive holidays that start on May 15.
Fri, 09 May 2003
The abnormal DPRD
The abnormal DPRD Corruption and transparency are strongly related. The more transparent things are, the less the corruption. However, what is happening in this nation is the contrary. Despite the transparency, corruption is still on the rise.Corruption is also related to autonomy.
Fri, 09 May 2003
BI chief selection may face obstacles
BI chief selection may face obstaclesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives could face future legal obstacles in the ongoing process to select a new governor of Bank Indonesia, which has taken much longer than allowed under the law, experts said.According to Law No.
Fri, 09 May 2003
New sketch released
New sketch released JAKARTA: National Police have released the sketch of the third suspect in the bombing of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport that injured 11 people last month.Detectives chief Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said the suspect bought the pipes used for the bombs.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Police officers attacked
Police officers attackedMEDAN, North Sumatra: One police officer was shot and another badly beaten in two separate incidents in North Sumatra on Wednesday night."The condition of Brigadier Haris Nasution is critical.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Crank up the engine Indonesia, we may win the race
Crank up the engine Indonesia, we may win the raceM Amien Rais, Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Jakarta After my recent visit to Japan three weeks ago, I started thinking that Indonesia is like a classic car.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Education bill has many defect, says PDI-P faction
Education bill has many defect, says PDI-P factionSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction called for a revision of the controversial national education bill on Thursday, arguing that the draft still had many shortcomings.
Fri, 09 May 2003
JAKARTA: Twenty companies in the Tangerang municipality have
JAKARTA: Twenty companies in the Tangerang municipality have stopped operations due to the slow business over the past few years, causing 36,108 people to lose their jobs, an official said.Adang Turwana, head of the municipality manpower office, was quoted by Antara as saying on Wednesday, that...
Fri, 09 May 2003
RP to probe military link to kidnappers
RP to probe military link to kidnappers PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo ordered on Thursday an investigation into allegations by a former American hostage that military officials had colluded with the Abu Sayyaf kidnap group.
Fri, 09 May 2003
JI plans bombings in RI, RP: Abu Rusdan has admitted that he led
JI plans bombings in RI, RP: Abu Rusdan has admitted that he led meetings to plan a series of bombings in Indonesia and the Philippines. The National Police Headquarters's detectives chief Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng told reporters on Thursday that Rusdan, who was arrested late last month in Central...
Fri, 09 May 2003
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Citigroup Indonesia)
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Citigroup Indonesia) CITIGROUP'S GOLF TOURNAMENT: Citigroup Indonesia held its fourth Annual Japanese Business Golf Tournament on May 3, 2003 at Damai Indah Golf course, Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Foreign workers up in Tangerang
Foreign workers up in Tangerang TANGERANG: With the number of foreign workers in Tangerang increasing over the past three years, the municipal administration has been unable to monitor their presence.The municipal Permits and Capital Investment Office (KPKPM) chief, Dafyar Elyadi admitted on...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Faster devolution enhances peace in Papua
Faster devolution enhances peace in PapuaEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trouble has been brewing in Papua, located at the other extreme of the Indonesian archipelago from Aceh where war with separatist rebels is imminent, but a U.S.
Fri, 09 May 2003
RI, RP urge liberalization of labor market in ASEAN
RI, RP urge liberalization of labor market in ASEANRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to develop harmonious and integrated policies in all fields to allow member countries to...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Fit and proper test planned to choose members for KPUD
Fit and proper test planned to choose members for KPUDArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) plans to conduct a fit and proper test to select five members for the Jakarta General Election Commission (KPUD) on Sunday, after names of the 10 candidates...
Fri, 09 May 2003
On Borobudur comment
On Borobudur comment While thanking Paul Griffin of Brisbane, Australia, for his attention and interest in the conservation of Borobudur temple as an example of archaeological legacy in Central Java province, as expressed in his letter to The Jakarta Post (April 9, 2003), we would like to make the...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Mystery of city's lost hotel shares unravels
Mystery of city's lost hotel shares unravelsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The mystery behind the city's shrinking number of shares in Sheraton Media hotel has started to unravel, although new questions have arisen surrounding the case.
Fri, 09 May 2003
U.S.-S'pore FTA shouldn't be allowed to disturb ASEAN
U.S.-S'pore FTA shouldn't be allowed to disturb ASEANAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday that neighboring Singapore's free-trade agreement with the United States should not be allowed to interfere with deals among the Association of Southeast Asian...
Fri, 09 May 2003
E-government helps regional governments revive economy
E-government helps regional governments revive economyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The application of an integrated information system in public sector, or known as e-government concept, can help regional governments boost revenues, as simplified administration procedures can save...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Nine voter registration officers die
Nine voter registration officers die SURABAYA, East Java: Nine voter registration officials in East Java died on duty from either illness or accidents in just three weeks last month, East Java voter registration coordinator Hera Hendra said Thursday.
Fri, 09 May 2003
JP/16MONEY
JP/16MONEYRI to lobby S.Korea for LNG Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, will visit South Korea early next month in a bid to secure the renewal of a liquefied natural gas supply contract with Korea Gas Corp., an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 May 2003
RI to host ASEM ministerial meetings
RI to host ASEM ministerial meetings JAKARTA: Indonesia will host two ministerial meetings of the Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) on the resort island of Bali in July, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda on Thursday.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Asian currencies mixed late
Asian currencies mixed lateAgencies, Singapore Singapore's success in containing SARS boosted investor sentiment toward the local currency on Thursday, while Taiwan's continuing struggle with the deadly virus weighed on the New Taiwan dollar.
Fri, 09 May 2003
* Headlines:Faster devolution enhances peace in Papua 2
* Headlines:Faster devolution enhances peace in Papua 2 * National:Court asked to prioritize Akbar's appeal 4 * City:Vacationers scramble for train tickets5 * Opinion:U.S. ideal: Expansionist imperialism 7 * Sports:KONI waits for Lisa for IOC financial aid9 * World:U.S.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Sports Council waits for Lisa for IOC financial aid
Sports Council waits for Lisa for IOC financial aidMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's weight lifter Lisa Rumbewas, who earned a silver medal for Indonesia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, is expected to sign the Olympic Solidarity form within the next few days before the National Sports...
Fri, 09 May 2003
Investing in children
Investing in children Facts presented at the sixth ministerial consultation of the East Asia and Pacific region, which ended on Wednesday in Denpasar, make it clear that children continue to be the objects of abuse and neglect at the hands of adults.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Court asked to prioritize Akbar's graft appeal
Court asked to prioritize Akbar's graft appealKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Reform faction at the House of Representatives has demanded that the Supreme Court make the appeal of House Speaker Akbar Tandjung a top priority to avoid prolonged debate on his status in the legislative...
Fri, 09 May 2003
RI to lobby S.Korea for LNG
RI to lobby S.Korea for LNG Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, will visit South Korea early next month in a bid to secure the renewal of a liquefied natural gas supply contract with Korea Gas Corp., an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 May 2003
1. OPERATION: 2 x 20
1. OPERATION: 2 x 20 'Military operations never solve problems' or 'Military operations never achieve results' or'Military operations only alienate the people' 2. RULING: 1 x 33 Troops await govt ruling on Aceh 3. IMF: 1 x 47 Indonesia can manage without IMF, says Citrin 4.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Inul's body
Inul's body politicized Inul's gyrating body has become an extremely interesting subject of discussion at all layers of Indonesian society recently. Almost all television talk shows raise the issue of Inul's rags-to-riches story.
Fri, 09 May 2003
1 x 42
1 x 42 Faster devolution enhances peace in Papua JP/2/BI1 x 35 BI chief selection may face obstacles or Selection of BI governor drags on Rizieq1 x 40 Militant leader goes on trial for vandalism 2 x 25 RI, RP urge liberalization of labor market in ASEAN
Fri, 09 May 2003
Arianespace optimistic about Asian demand
Arianespace optimistic about Asian demandM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arianespace, a European commercial space transportation company, said on Thursday it expected higher demands for satellite launches by Asian countries on the back of the growing regional telecommunications sector.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Petronas urged to dump U.S. dollar
Petronas urged to dump U.S. dollarAgence France-Presse, Bintulu, Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday urged national oil firm Petronas to drop the U.S. dollar for the euro in its oil and gas trades as he launched a multi-billion dollar gas complex here.
Fri, 09 May 2003
'I didn't know about a ban on supplements'
'I didn't know about a ban on supplements' Australia banned around 100 food supplements manufactured by Pan Pharmaceuticals Ltd. earlier this year. Following the ban, the Indonesian Food and Drug Monitoring Agency called for pharmacies to remove the drugs from the market.
Fri, 09 May 2003
BP Migas under fire for 'irregular tender'
BP Migas under fire for 'irregular tender'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Upstream Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas), the country's top oil and gas regulator, has come under fire for selling government oil at a price deemed too low.Some even suspect irregularities in the tender process.
Fri, 09 May 2003
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta)
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta) HONORED BY VISITS OF UN VIPS: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to host the visit of Executive Director of UNAIDS and Under Secretary-General of the UN Peter Piot.
Fri, 09 May 2003
Cell phone makers expect healthy sales in 2003
Cell phone makers expect healthy sales in 2003The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The expected slowdown in domestic consumption due to economic uncertainties both at home and overseas will have little impact on the sales of cellular phones this year, industry executives said on Thursday.