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Thu, 05 Jun 2003
No More
No More Foreigners! From Warta Kota When he met Indonesian defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil in Singapore, U.S. deputy defense secretary Paul Wolfowitz asked the Indonesian government to allow foreign monitoring agencies in to Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Deer project raises further controversy
Deer project raises further controversyArya Abhiseka and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More questions have arisen in regards Governor Sutiyoso's controversial deer project for Monas park following the death of a deer on Sunday, as city officials appear to have attempted to cover up...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
House eager to boost transparency
House eager to boost transparency JAKARTA: A special committee in the House deliberating the legislative mechanism began working on Wednesday, pledging to boost transparency.Hamdan Zoelva, the committee chairman, said legislators would heed the public's call for a transparent deliberation process...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Indonesians like Americans, spurn U.S.
Indonesians like Americans, spurn U.S.Agencies, Washington The majority of Indonesians have a negative view of the United States, but they like Americans and globalization, the 2003 Global Attitudes Survey reveals.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Companies commit to environmental conservation
Companies commit to environmental conservationSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Natural resource-based companies such as oil producers, mine operators and pulp and paper firms have often become the main target of green activists, who protest over the poor handling of their industrial...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
`Air pollution almost choking me to death'
`Air pollution almost choking me to death' To mark the 31st World Environment Day this year, people around the world are reminded about damaging planet Earth. The capital city, Jakarta, has seen a degradation in the quality of its environment. Air pollution is a serious problem here.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
SBI rate down to 10.27%
SBI rate down to 10.27%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The interest rate on the one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 10.27 percent on Wednesday from 10.44 percent in the previous week.The central bank said that the interest rate on the three- month notes also declined to 10.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Corrupt officials leave Jakartans wheezing
Corrupt officials leave Jakartans wheezingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For many Jakartans, being choked by highly polluted air while sitting in a seemingly endless traffic jam is daily occurrence and irritant.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Govt introduces new environmental rating system
Govt introduces new environmental rating systemDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta The idea of strolling along a riverbank to soothe your eyes or ease your mind has always been wishful thinking for Jakarta residents.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
1. HAWKS: 2 x 32
1. HAWKS: 2 x 32 UK warns Hawk dispute with RI could damage military relations 2. SWEDEN: 1 x 45 Government reconsiders stance against Sweden 3. RIGHTS: 2 x 27 Govt OKs rights body's planned inquiry in Aceh 4. TRIAL: 2 x 27 Three soldiers on trial admit assaulting villagers
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
1. DUIT (3 x 12)
1. DUIT (3 x 12) Asian monies mixed, data weighs peso 2. EU (2 x 21)Even G8 leaves dollar drop anxiety intact3. OIL (1 x 32) No need to cut oil output: Purnomo
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
JP/P.J. Leo
JP/P.J. LeoANTIPOLLUTION CAMPAIGN: A number of elementary school students take part in an antipollution campaign, launched recently at the heavily polluted Ciliwung river in Manggarai, East Jakarta. RARE ANIMALS: This book provides an introductory guide to protected species in Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Road reconstruction costs Rp 79b
Road reconstruction costs Rp 79b PADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra provincial infrastructure office will repair 871 kilometers of road at an estimated cost of Rp 79 billion (US$9.64 million).Office deputy head Dody Ruswandi said on Wednesday that the reconstruction of the central...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 5, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 5, 2003Film* Asian Films at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), 7 p.m.: In the Mood for Love (June 6), A Touch of Zen (June 9), Too Many Ways To Be no.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
IPO plan creates active buying in bank shares
IPO plan creates active buying in bank sharesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy buying on banking shares helped the Jakarta Composite Index up on Wednesday, with traders attributing the sentiment to the government's plans to sell a 15 percent stake in Bank Mandiri -- the country's...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Indonesia reconsiders stance against Sweden
Indonesia reconsiders stance against SwedenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has apparently softened its stance toward Sweden after threatening to downgrade diplomatic ties with the country earlier this week.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Rare tarsier's guardian angel
Rare tarsier's guardian angelMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former beauty queen Angelina Patricia Pingkan Sondakh is trying hard to live up to her controversial statement that "beauty is not everything".
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Women photographers at Galeri Oktagon
Women photographers at Galeri OktagonCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Senior photographer and lecturer of photography at the Jakarta Arts Institute Firman Ichsan has taken the initiative to hold an all-women photographers' exhibition at Galeri Oktagon here.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Exports up on higher commodity prices
Exports up on higher commodity pricesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stronger prices for the country's main agricultural export commodities helped strengthen Indonesia's export performance during the first four months of this year, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
1. Paul1 --
1. Paul1 -- 3 X 15 The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nationsPart 1 of 2 Paul Wolfowitz U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense 2. Djati3 -- 1 X 30Part 3 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Indonesia third worst in women, child trafficking
Indonesia third worst in women, child traffickingSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is rated the world's third worst country in its commitment against and law enforcement on women and child trafficking, with an estimated population of 230,000 women and child sex workers trafficked...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
BRI may sell 30% shares
BRI may sell 30% shares JAKARTA: The divestment of Bank Rakyat Indonesia's (BRI) shares might reach 30 percent of its total shares, Office of the State Minister for State Enterprises restructuring and privatization deputy head Mahmudin Yassin said.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Museum offers free batik cards
Museum offers free batik cards JAKARTA: In celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary and the 28th anniversary of the Textile Museum, the museum is offering the public a rare opportunity to make batik cards, free of charge.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Airport gate closed, road damaged
Airport gate closed, road damaged JAKARTA: The closure of the M-1 gate heading to the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport has caused a nearby road to become damaged because of a sharp increase in passing traffic.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, June 4, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, June 4, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Children's Show3:00 Music4:30 Documentary5:00 Game...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
FE Chicago Marathon training starts
FE Chicago Marathon training starts JAKARTA: Training starts on June 10 for the Chicago Marathon in the Far East. The 18-week training program is in preparation for the 42.5-kilometer race on Oct. 12.This will be the fifth consecutive year that the marathon will be staged in Indonesia.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage
Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverageMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite their stance on the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, local media have attempted to remain critical in covering the government's ongoing integrated operation in Aceh.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Solar-powered electricity may solve energy crisis
Solar-powered electricity may solve energy crisisSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Gadjah Mada University's Center for Energy Studies (PSE) is offering a solar-powered electricity system as an alternative power source to help overcome the energy crisis that is currently affecting...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Reforestation fund
Reforestation fund From Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
checked by Rich
checked by RichInvesting in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Fishermen grounded by strong winds
Fishermen grounded by strong winds CILACAP, Central Java: Strong winds have left about 20,000 fishermen in Cilacap unable to work for more than three weeks."The strong winds will keep blowing for the next three months, but we have to deal with it during the dry season.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
2. PIRACY 2 X 28
2. PIRACY 2 X 28 Asia biggest culprit for software piracy: BSA survey 3. APEC 3 X 20 APEC backs bilateral free trade agreements, says they promote WTO
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for elections
KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for electionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) reported to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday its plan to increase the budget for general elections in 2004 from Rp 2.9 trillion (US$363 million) to Rp 3.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Volvo diplomacy
Volvo diplomacy Something is not quite right with this picture: Key Cabinet ministers arriving in their chauffeur-driven Volvo sedans to a Cabinet meeting on Monday to consider which direction to take on the status of Indonesia's relations with Sweden.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Bombing indictments submitted
Bombing indictments submittedWahyoe Boediwardhana and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Makassar The Bali Prosecutors Office submitted the indictments of nine more Bali bombing suspects to the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Councillors welcome ban on smoking in public places
Councillors welcome ban on smoking in public placesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of councillors gave strong support on Tuesday for the plan of Governor Sutiyoso to ban smoking in public places like shopping malls, offices, and on public buses and trains.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians
Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civiliansTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers went on trial on Tuesday on charges of the mistreatment of villagers during the current offensive against rebels in Aceh.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Operators up parking fees without approval
Operators up parking fees without approvalZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of private parking operators in Jakarta increased their parking rates at some sites by up to 100 percent on Monday, without the approval of either the city administration or council.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
IMF lauds creation of the Asian Bond Fund
IMF lauds creation of the Asian Bond FundDow Jones, Bangkok The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday welcomed the creation of the Asian Bond Fund as a step toward greater regional cooperation but noted that there were still several uncertainties regarding implementation and future...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
APEC gives go-ahead to anti-SARS, antiterrorism plan
APEC gives go-ahead to anti-SARS, antiterrorism planAssociated Press, Khon Kaen, Thailand Asia Pacific trade ministers on Tuesday approved an emergency plan to protect their economies from SARS and terrorism, and pledged to strengthen global free trade.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary meeting...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
1. TRIAL: 2 x 28
1. TRIAL: 2 x 28 Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians 3. MEDIA: 2 x 26 Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage 4. TRAINING: 1 x 37 TNI holds second journalist training
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Explosives need more control
Explosives need more control JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' Commission I for defense and security affairs called for the establishment of an independent body to control the use of explosives.The new body, which would supervise the production, distribution, trade and documentation to do with...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
U.S. military official visits Sabah
U.S. military official visits SabahMALAYSIA: The top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region visited a remote Malaysian province on Tuesday that Washington says faces security risks from al-Qaeda-linked groups operating in the nearby southern Philippines. Adm.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Explosives need more control
Explosives need more control JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' Commission I for defense and security affairs called for the establishment of an independent body to control the use of explosives.The new body, which would supervise the production, distribution, trade and documentation to do with...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Aceh waters closed to foreign ships
Aceh waters closed to foreign shipsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The martial law administrator in Aceh has decided to close off Aceh waters to foreign ships, but has failed to communicate the move to the public.Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital.