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Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Winfried misses trial
Winfried misses trialJAKARTA: Corruption suspect Winfried Simatupang failed to appear at a hearing of his graft trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday, claiming to be sick. The panel of judges, presided over by Judge Amiruddin Zakaria, decided to adjourn the hearings for two weeks,...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Illegal migrant workers struggle for employment
Illegal migrant workers struggle for employmentHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru The prolonged economic crisis over the past five years has forced many Indonesian workers to seek employment abroad, mainly in neighboring Malaysia.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni Seeking a fit and proper test for RI ambassadors Siswo Pramono Graduate Program School of Social Science The Australian National University Canberra2. Eric -- 2 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Public accountability now expected of corporations and development aid People & civil society; the...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Soccer body wants gracious losers
Soccer body wants gracious losersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has called on teams in the semifinals of the Bank Mandiri premier league championship to display sportsmanship when defeated.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Illegal fees at sea
Illegal fees at seaFrom Warta KotaIt is really very sad that certain members of the country's security forces impose illegal fees on the owners of small fishing vessels.Usually when a fishing vessel leaves the Muara Baru Fish Auction Port to go fishing out at sea or returns to the port with its...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Bowling requires govt support
Bowling requires govt support CIREBON, West Java: The absence of proper practice facilities and a system to develop athletes has prevented Indonesia from producing world-class bowlers, a former top national bowler says.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Megawati urges efforts to develop religious pluralism
Megawati urges efforts to develop religious pluralismAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called on the nation to maintain religious pluralism and tolerance, rather than exploiting religious differences to stoke sectarian violence.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Do TNI, police personnel deserve the franchise?
Do TNI, police personnel deserve the franchise?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Whether as part of further constitutional amendments or as a provision in the new electoral bill, the issue of voting rights for members of the military (TNI) and the Police is crucial for the future...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
TNI chief pledges not to repeat mark-ups
TNI chief pledges not to repeat mark-upsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto vowed on Monday not to allow any mark-ups in the purchase of military hardware and promised to punish any personnel who committed corruption in the future.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
E. Kalimantan targets Rp 762b for PON
E. Kalimantan targets Rp 762b for PON JAKARTA: East Kalimantan, the designated host for the 2008 National Sports, will seek to set aside a budget of Rp 762 billion for the quadrennial event, locally known as PON, according to the administration's chief executive.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Contemporary Music, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 7 p.m., June 28. * Sundanese Traditional Drama Serawak by Sanggar Vikta, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., July 6.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
RI art initiative takes prominence in Washington
RI art initiative takes prominence in WashingtonCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Washington Amid confused perceptions in the arts and manipulated market orientations, the concepts of CP Foundation for a more comprehensive world art order is taking shape.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
400 squatters evicted
400 squatters evictedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The North Jakarta Public Order Agency forcibly evicted on Monday morning about 400 squatters along the banks of the West Flood Canal in Teluk Gong, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
WHO sponsors mental disorder survey in Bali
WHO sponsors mental disorder survey in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing financial assistance for a two-month survey in Bali to obtain accurate data on the extent of the incidence of mental disorders on the tourist island.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the ChineseFrom ForumAs speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the ChineseFrom Forum As speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
AGO clarifies
AGO clarifies With reference to your news story titled Attorney General Rachman under fire for lavish party published in The Jakarta Post on June 15, the following is conveyed to avoid confusion on the part of the public: * It is not true that the wedding party for the daughter of Attorney General...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
'Military graduates must abide by the law'
'Military graduates must abide by the law' Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told career officers on Saturday to firmly uphold the military code of conduct, human rights principles and the law when performing their duties.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Politicians busy
Politicians busy mobilizing forcesFrom Rakyat Merdeka Whatever you call it, a meeting of politicians is one intended to mobilize forces to win the general election in 2004.This, of course, refers to a meeting of representatives of Islamic political parties held at the initiative of Amien Rais,...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive imageFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country shows some signs of economic recovery and political stability, the hotel industry in Jakarta has started efforts to improve the capital's image in a bid to lure more visitors.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. LAUT: 1 x 40
1. LAUT: 1 x 40 Fishermen at a loss due to pollution 2. SHOOTING 1 x 30 Five PTPN workers killed in Aceh 3. AMBON 2 x 20 Two explosions rock Ambon over weekend
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Police to send officers to RP
Police to send officers to RP JAKARTA: The police are planning to send two officers to the Philippines soon to seek information on a report that four Indonesian boat crewmen have been abducted by armed group believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf rebel group.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats order
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats orderThe Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Members of the Army are being told to stay out of politics, make sacrifices and improve their professionalism if they want to succeed in performing their task, which is to maintain national unity.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Manulife Indonesia case
Manulife Indonesia case Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's statement on an insurance company's case is not wrong. Manulife Indonesia, which has been declared bankrupt by the Jakarta Commercial Court, should serve as a very important lesson.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Fishermen at a loss due to pollution
Fishermen at a loss due to pollutionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Although compensation has been given by sugar cane factory PT Gunung Madu Plantations (GMP) to local fishermen in Lampung, the fishermen remain reluctant to go fishing due to declining fish stocks in...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. Market (3x18)
1. Market (3x18)Rupiah set to strengthen after IMF's latest loan 2. Hotel (2x28)Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Mega to open religious conference
Mega to open religious conference YOGYAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the 6th General Assembly of the Asia Religion and Peace Conference in Yogyakarta on Monday.Megawati will be accompanied by, among others, husband Taufik Kiemas and Minister of Religious Affairs Said...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning point
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning pointAti Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is eerie that journalists in the U.S. are referring to -- almost hailing -- the Sept. 11 tragedy as a turning point toward better and "serious" journalism.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Country observes Anti-Drug Day
Country observes Anti-Drug Day JAKARTA: The country observed Anti-Drug Day Sunday by holding a large assembly in the capital and other regions, but both top leaders were absent from the ceremony to kick off a national campaign against drugs.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12Many people counterfeit health cards: Official2. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30Sutiyoso calls for modesty, but activists slam it as hot air3. ROAD: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 37Tangerang residents complain about road4.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: Survey
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has performed better than all other national political leaders currently in office, even as her government is deemed to be failing in delivering the goods, according to a recently...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered soldiers to nab the chief of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group after one of its top leaders was believed to have been killed in a recent clash, a senior military officer said on Sunday.Maj. Gen.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Suspects of mutilated case arrested
Suspects of mutilated case arrested BOGOR: A joint team from the Bogor and Cisarua police announced on Sunday the findings of its investigation into a murder- mutilation case.Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Taufik said the motive behind the murder was financial.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Earthquake jolts Padang
Earthquake jolts Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: A brief earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale shook Padang, Padang Panjang and Padang Pariaman regencies in West Sumatra on Sunday, Antara reported.No casualties were reported.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
A thought for the IMF
A thought for the IMF Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said extension of the Indonesian contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to December 2003 was made because the country still needed the fund's assistance.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Woe to our military, woe to our nation
Woe to our military, woe to our nationEndy M. Bayuni, Staff writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current debate about whether members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) should be allowed to vote, as well as to run for office, in the 2004 general election has reached...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music5:00 T-Channel6:00 News7:00...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says Ruddock
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says RuddockAgencies, Sydney, Australia Around 1,000 asylum seekers currently in Indonesia are searching for people smugglers to bring them to Australia or the Pacific region, Australian Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock said on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. Manulife ---- 10 x 4 lines
1. Manulife ---- 10 x 4 lines IMF wants reform of Commercial Court 2. Aceh -- 30 x 1 lineMilitary fails to stop violence in Aceh 3. W.Cup -- 40 x 1 lineWorld Cup semifinal lineup defies experts
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Poso refugees to get Rp 67 billion
Poso refugees to get Rp 67 billion PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Ministry of Social Affairs has donated Rp 67 billion to promote humanitarian activities designed to improve the lives of 55,000 refugees, the victims of the sectarian conflict in Poso.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
'Police not ready to use voting rights'
'Police not ready to use voting rights'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent bid to lend some solidarity to their counterparts in the military (TNI), the National Police said on Sunday they would exercise their voting rights only if all quarters, both police personnel and all other components of...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
'Kerak Telor' vendors protest PRJ
'Kerak Telor' vendors protest PRJ JAKARTA: Dozens of vendors of Kerak Telor (a Betawi traditional dish of baked rice and egg), lodged a protest over the weekend with the Jakarta Fair organizing committee over its decision to ban them from trading inside the fairground in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
One dead, 15 injured in bus accident
One dead, 15 injured in bus accident JAKARTA: A Mayasari Bakti bus plying the Kampung Rambutan- Tanjung Priok route collided on Sunday morning with a truck belonging to Indocement on the Ir. Wijoto Wiyono toll road in North Jakarta, killing one person and injuring 15 others.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Military fails to stop violence in Aceh
Military fails to stop violence in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The reestablishment of the Iskandar Muda military command in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province has failed to bring about peace in the restive region.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Many people counterfeit health cards: Official
Many people counterfeit health cards: OfficialBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of Jakarta's Health Agency, Abdul Chalik Masulili, said that health cards, a service for poor people in the capital, were often faked and could easily be found at state-owned health centers and...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Union says labor relations remain tense in Indonesia
Union says labor relations remain tense in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the lifting of the worst restrictions on labor union rights in 2000, many others still remain and labor relations have become increasingly tense, with many incidents of violent physical attacks on strikers,...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
World Cup and our plight
World Cup and our plightFrom Koran Tempo Most Indonesians are able to temporarily forget their plights because of the festive mood of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Or, perhaps, we have finally gotten used to oppression.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Grace Emelia
Grace Emelia Contributor Jakarta Giorgio Armani would probably laugh again were he to visit Jakarta and be given fake Armani jeans or T-shirts, the way he did when he visited Moscow.In his recent visit to the Russian capital, where cheap clothing bearing famous brand names can easily be found, he...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Legislators pay less attention to KPU's independence
Legislators pay less attention to KPU's independenceEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators say that they are committed to holding the 2004 general election as scheduled, but they do not seem to care about the importance of an independent General Elections...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Illegal workers struggle for employment
Illegal workers struggle for employmentHaidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru The prolonged economic crisis over the past five years has forced many Indonesian workers to seek employment abroad, mainly in neighboring Malaysia.