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Thu, 14 Aug 2003
KPEN proposes list of must-do actions to govt
KPEN proposes list of must-do actions to govtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Economic Recovery Committee (KPEN), an influential business lobby, has recently sent to the government a list of actions the latter must do to speed up the pace of the country's economic recovery.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Growth target of 5% far too optimistic: Economists
Growth target of 5% far too optimistic: EconomistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists challenged the government's growth target of 5 percent for 2004, calling it too optimistic, especially as next year there will be general elections and the economy will no longer be getting IMF economic...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
"Good for business, good for family trips"
"Good for business, good for family trips"Lukas Subagio, Contributor, JakartaA number of analysts and observers say the Indonesian economy is gradually recovering -- at least, in the macroeconomic sense -- from the worst effects of the 1997 economic crisis.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Riau Islands, W. Irian Jaya still lack election commissions
Riau Islands, W. Irian Jaya still lack election commissionsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has sent a letter to the General Elections Commission (KPU) instructing it to establish provincial election commissions or KPUDs...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
JP/8/KIDNAP
JP/8/KIDNAP Police arrest businessman over kidnappingMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang Police reportedly nabbed a businessman on Tuesday for allegedly planning the abduction of eight-year-old Muhamad Hegel Muthahhari from his elementary school in Serpong Tangerang.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Domestic investment approvals plunge
Domestic investment approvals plungeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment activity in the country remains in the doldrums with the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) revealing a bleak picture of investment during the first seven months of this year.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Farmers union fights commercialization of water sources
Farmers union fights commercialization of water sourcesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A farmers union criticized on Tuesday the water resources bill for allowing private companies to exploit springs, which it said would harm farmers who rely on free groundwater.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
City nets 9,600 people without IDs
City nets 9,600 people without IDs The Jakarta Post JakartaCity administration has netted a total of 9,600 people who do not have identity cards (IDs) during an operation that began early this year. The operation was focused on rented houses and small industries like garment firms.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Andi Widjajanto
Andi Widjajanto Center for International Relations Studies University of Indonesia2. Yomi -- Wind energy has potential to fuel future power needs 1 X 45 Wind energy could fuel future power needs Lester R. Brown President Earth Policy Institute. 3.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Pare-Pare Prosecutor's Office
MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Pare-Pare Prosecutor's Office handed over the case files of two bombing suspects to the Makassar District Court on Tuesday. Saifullah Amir, alias Imam Nawawi bin Amir, 24, and Muhammad Amir, alias Muhammad Eksel bin Abdul Madjid, 28, are suspects in last December's...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Bagir slams 'money-hungry lawyers'
Bagir slams 'money-hungry lawyers' PEKANBARU, Riau: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan expressed concern on Tuesday that some lawyers were more concerned with money than justice."Lawyers must not only try to win legal battle, but maintain their professionalism and dignity," Bagir said in a...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Aceh referendum fighter goes on trial for treason
Aceh referendum fighter goes on trial for treasonNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A proindependence Acehnese woman activist went on trial at the Banda Aceh District Court on Tuesday on charges of treason that could lead to a 20 year prison sentence if she is convicted.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Amrozi, damned and condemned
Amrozi, damned and condemned Justice under Indonesian law has been done. After a swift investigation and an open and fair trial, the first of the Bali bombers has been condemned to die by firing squad. That is a closure of sorts. But it is by no means the end of the Bali tragedy.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Strengthening security community
Strengthening security communityAndi Widjajanto, Center for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) share the common recognition that the multilateral security arrangement should be an essential feature of...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
School principals'
School principals' foreign junkets Public censure, in relation to foreign trips made by regional councillors under the guise of comparative studies, seems to have fallen on deaf ears.It is rather odd and unfortunate that such trips should have gained popularity with high school principals in...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
IMF completes 10th review of RI economy
IMF completes 10th review of RI economyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing its 10th review of Indonesia's economic reform program, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the stable performance of the country's financial markets despite the recent bombing at a Jakarta hotel.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Foreign junkets
Foreign junkets Public censure, in relation to foreign trips made by regional councillors under the guise of comparative studies, seems to have fallen on deaf ears.It is rather odd and unfortunate that such trips should have gained popularity with high school principals in Bandung and regional...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 13, 2003Exhibitions* Painting by students of Akademi Seni Surabaya (Aksera), at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031- 5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 20.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Real Madrid to target Thailand with merchandise
Real Madrid to target Thailand with merchandise Hoping to cash in on a huge fan base in Thailand, Spanish soccer club Real Madrid plans to launch a cable television program in Bangkok, a souvenir store, a theme cafe and more, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 13, 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 2:00 Metro Indonesia3:00 Music4:30 Documentary5:00 Game...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Komnas HAM team to return to Bulukumba
Komnas HAM team to return to Bulukumba JAKARTA: A team from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will soon return to Bulukumba regency in South Sulawesi to resume its investigation of alleged human rights abuse by police, a member said here on Tuesday. M.M.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Observers pessimistic on monorail project
Observers pessimistic on monorail projectBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaUrban observers have expressed pessimism on whether the planned monorail project will be able to address the city's chaotic transportation problems.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Observers pessimistic on monorail project
Observers pessimistic on monorail projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers have expressed pessimism on whether the planned monorail project will be able to address the city's chaotic transportation problems.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Govt criticized for slow progress in drafting Batam FTZ law
Govt criticized for slow progress in drafting Batam FTZ lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is being criticized for the slow progress in drafting a law on Free Trade Zone (FTZ) status for Batam.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Most hotels lack metal detectors
Most hotels lack metal detectors BEKASI: Most of the hotels in Bekasi mayoralty and regency lack metal detectors as a security precaution, leaving them open for terrorist activities and other crimes.Bekasi councillor Bambang Darmoko from the Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police faction said that many...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Marriott death toll rises to 12
Marriott death toll rises to 12Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel claimed another life on Tuesday with the passing of a hotel security guard from the burns he sustained on Aug. 5, when a bomb exploded in the hotel's driveway.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Liquidity credits cleared
Liquidity credits cleared The government and Bank Indonesia finally resolved last week their long-standing dispute over the sharing of the costs of the economic crisis with the issuance ofRp 144.5 trillion (US$17 billion) worth of 30-year bonds to reimburse the emergency liquidity support the...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Mulsim leaders summoned over riots
Mulsim leaders summoned over riots JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has summoned former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, scholar and potential presidential candidate Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and several other national figures over the May 1998 riots.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
'Independence Day is merely ceremonial'
'Independence Day is merely ceremonial' The country is preparing to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Independence on Aug. 17. Many people are busy with activities to welcome the anniversary. However, some city residents have expressed grievances over the atmosphere of uncertainty, particularly...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Komnas HAM on bomb attack
Komnas HAM on bomb attackFrom Media IndonesiaThe terrorist bomb attack on the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuningan, Jakarta on Aug. 5 -- which resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and dozens injured, as well as material destruction -- is a direct violation of human rights such as the right to...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Pertamina CEO to be replaced
Pertamina CEO to be replaced The government is expected to reshuffle state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina's top management in the near future as part of a program to privatize the national oil and gas company in 2006, according to an official.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Constitutional court
Constitutional court toward civil societyFrom Media IndonesiaThe Constitutional Court is a very important institution; its members should therefore comprise professionals, senior figures, or persons of authority, good conduct and wide knowledge, without favoring particular groups or parties.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Train raid OK, service questionable
Train raid OK, service questionableFrom Media IndonesiaThe recent raid launched by the state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) against passengers traveling without tickets, particularly for electric and diesel trains (KRL/KRD), deserves support, although it should have been conducted by...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Prosecution seeks 15 years in jail for Ba'asyir
Prosecution seeks 15 years in jail for Ba'asyirA'an Suryana and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta Prosecutors demanded on Tuesday 15 years in jail for terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who has been charged with treason and immigration violations, and accused of leading Jamaah...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
1. Growth -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 25 counts
1. Growth -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 25 countsGovernment sets higher economic growth target of 5% next year 2. Invest -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Domestic investment approvals plunge 3. Victim -- 4 cols, 1 line, 35pts MB, 35 counts Marriott death toll rises to 124.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Liquidity credits revisited
Liquidity credits revisited The government announced last week plans to issue Rp 144.5 trillion (US$17 billion) worth of 30-year bonds to reimburse the emergency liquidity support Bank Indonesia extended in 1997 and 1998 and to bail out the distressed banking industry.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Legislator to testify over attack
Legislator to testify over attack JAKARTA: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator Alex Litaay will appear at the Jakarta District Court on Wednesday to testify about the takeover of the party's office on July 27, 1996.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
b]* Archipelago:One missing in North Sumatra flooding5
b]* Archipelago:One missing in North Sumatra flooding5 * Opinion:Cycle of violence harms the world6 * City:Father says associate arrested for kidnapping8 * Sports:Plenty of stake for Woods and company at 85th PGA Tour9 * World:Arroyo to crack down on corruption in the military11 * Business:IMF...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
CI warns of coral reef destruction
CI warns of coral reef destructionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conservation International (CI) warned on Tuesday that Indonesia would lose its coral reefs in 10 years if the government was unable to conserve them and people continued to use fish bombs.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
People told to save water
People told to save waterSari P. Setiogi and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is calling on the public, particularly in Jakarta, to avoid wasting water and to be prepared for sacrifices now that the country was feeling the full heat of the dry season.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Complaints on dirty river go unheeded
Complaints on dirty river go unheededTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Hundreds of villagers in Leuwiliang district, Bogor, have suffered from scabies after using water from the Cikaniki River to bathe.The villagers are forced to use water from the river because of a water shortage in the area.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Crackdown on terrorism threatens SE Asia democracy
Crackdown on terrorism threatens SE Asia democracyKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Moves by Southeast Asian governments to enact authoritarian laws to fight terrorism will reverse many hard-won democratic gains and could backfire, civil rights campaigners said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Biem, pioneer of ethnic radio
Biem, pioneer of ethnic radioBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaAnak Betawi, ketinggalan zaman, katenye... Anak Betawi, gak berbudaye, katenye... (Betawi kids are out of date, Betawi kids have no culture, that's what they say) is part of the theme song of television drama, Si Doel Anak...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Newlyweds thankful for escape
Newlyweds thankful for escapeZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I have had a glimpse of hell. Well, sort of," said Zaenal Abidin, 29, whose arms were burned in last week's JW Marriott Hotel blast.He was in the Sailendra Restaurant located off the hotel's lobby when the blast occurred just few...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Yogya bombs not connected with Marriot attack, say police
Yogya bombs not connected with Marriot attack, say policeSyaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Police said on Tuesday they had arrested four people after three small, homemade bombs exploded in the tourist city of Yogyakarta, injuring a 23-year-old man identified as Jono alias Wardono.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Toyota, Geely trademark suit continues
Toyota, Geely trademark suit continues BEIJING: Toyota and Chinese car maker Geely Group said on Tuesday they have failed to reach a settlement over a trademark infringement dispute."Toyota wanted to impose unmerited allegations of trademark infringement and illicit competition on Geely...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Arroyo vows to crack down on corruption in the military
Arroyo vows to crack down on corruption in the militaryAssociated Press, Manila President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pledged Tuesday to crack down on military corruption -- an endemic problem cited by renegade soldiers who staged a dramatic mutiny two weeks ago.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Kwik to dissolve PDI-P research body
Kwik to dissolve PDI-P research body JAKARTA: In another sign of friction within the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), top official Kwik Kian Gie demanded on Tuesday that the party's research and development center be disbanded.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Editor faces jail for libel
Editor faces jail for libel JAKARTA: State prosecutors demanded on Tuesday a five-month prison sentence for the chief editor of Jakarta-based Rakyat Merdeka daily, Karim Paputungan, for libeling House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Council dismisses bribery report, reaffirms election result
Council dismisses bribery report, reaffirms election resultI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Bali legislative council reaffirmed here on Tuesday its decision to reelect incumbent Governor Dewa Made Beratha, despite reports of bribery in last week's gubernatorial election.