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Wed, 10 Sep 2003
'PLN should review rates hike plan'
'PLN should review rates hike plan'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators demanded on Monday that state electricity company PT PLN review its plan for raising power rates in October this year, saying current rates were already too high.
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
1. INSIGHT: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. INSIGHT: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 A chance at Cancun to make trade democratic 2. BOND: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30 Government's second bonds issue fails to reach its target 3. MANILA: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 ASEAN on alert ahead of Sept. 11 4.
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
STPDN students lied to investigators: Police
STPDN students lied to investigators: PoliceYuli Tri Suwarni and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Police investigating the death of a Public Administration Institute (STPDN) student said they would rework the dossiers of key suspects due to suspicions that most witnesses had...
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Upstream Oil and Gas Authority, BP Migas, has signed an initial agreement with U.S. Sempra Energy to supply up to 10 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per annum, in a bid to tap the lucrative U.S. market, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
Woman cut into eight separte pieces: Forensic doctors
Woman cut into eight separte pieces: Forensic doctorsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Two forensic doctors conducted an autopsy on parts of a mutilated body on Tuesday, concluding that the victim died after her throat was slashed.
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
Govt to lift Maluku civil emergency
Govt to lift Maluku civil emergencyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will lift the state of civil emergency that was imposed on Maluku three years ago because of fighting between Muslims and Christians, a minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Sep 2003
Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly
Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri will remind the world of the dangers of unilateralism when she addresses the United Nations General Assembly annual session on Sept. 23 in New York.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Pertamina won't process Minas crude oil in S'pore
Pertamina won't process Minas crude oil in S'poreBloomberg, Jakarta Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, decided to scrap a plan to process its Minas crude oil in Singapore, a company official said. A contract to process Iranian Light crude will go ahead, he said.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Indonesian Muslims drawing a clear line from terrorists
Indonesian Muslims drawing a clear line from terrorists R. William Liddle Professor of Political Science The Ohio State University Ohio, U.S.A. Many years ago, when I was a young and impressionable scholar, I had an opportunity to interview a senior American embassy political officer who had served...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
AIPO seeks regional security cooperation
AIPO seeks regional security cooperationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung proposed on Monday that the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) establish a new common security arrangement to deal with the threat of terrorism and...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
National anthem a mandatory song
National anthem a mandatory song MALANG, East Java: All local government officials and leaders have been asked to order people attending public gatherings to sing the national anthem -- Indonesia Raya -- to mark the beginning of the events.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
* Headlines: Marriott reopens applying high security measures 2
* Headlines: Marriott reopens applying high security measures 2 * National: Megawati off the hook, for now, in Sukhoi deal 4 * Archipelago: Fire kills mother, three children 5 * Opinion: East-West relationships a complex phenomenon 6 * City: More dossiers of Tanjung Priok massacre submitted 8 *...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Asian shipping nations urge unity against terror attacks
Asian shipping nations urge unity against terror attacksReuters, Manila Twenty-one nations with Pacific Ocean ports worked on ways to boost security against militants, pirates and smugglers on Monday, but some delegates warned that governments and the shipping industry still had much to do.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Dossiers of Tanjung Priok massacre submitted
Dossiers of Tanjung Priok massacre submittedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Jakarta Human Rights Court set the date for the opening of ad hoc tribunal on the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident for Sept. 15, the court received on Monday dossiers of two military officers charged with involvement in the...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Dentist, nurse killed in car-train crash
Dentist, nurse killed in car-train crash SEMARANG: An executive train hit a sedan on the Brotojoyo railway crossing in Semarang, Central Java, on Monday, killing a dentist and a nurse.The crash, which occurred at around 12 a.m.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Mega blames the rest of the world for illegal logging
Mega blames the rest of the world for illegal loggingFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri blames the mounting international demand for logs as the main cause of rampant illegal logging activities in the country.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Government to revise STPDN curriculum
Government to revise STPDN curriculumTiarma Siboro and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has vowed to wipe out military-style training at the government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) after a student was allegedly beaten to death last Tuesday.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
'Militant Al-Ghozi was not killed'
'Militant Al-Ghozi was not killed'PHILIPPINES: The Philippine army said on Monday tests had shown that a Moro rebel killed by soldiers on the southern island of Mindanao at the weekend was not fugitive Indonesian militant Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 9, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 9, 2003Exhibitions* Photo Bali Baru-Baru Ini, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 22 - 26. * Photo Image et paysage at Galeri Kita, Jl. R.E. Martadinata no. 209, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
BI asked to return Rp 14.5t in allegedly misused funds
BI asked to return Rp 14.5t in allegedly misused fundsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance has asked Bank Indonesia to return Rp 14.45 trillion in blanket guarantee funds, which the country's supreme auditor claimed were abused by the central bank.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
'Bajaj are the most terrifying vehicles'
'Bajaj are the most terrifying vehicles' In response to the city government's release of 400 Indonesian- made kancil to replace three-wheeled bajaj, many expressed agreement, despite their concern at the fate of existing bajaj drivers.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
1. INSIGHT: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. INSIGHT: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Moderate Muslims distance themselves from terrorism or Muslims distance themselves from violent few (I prefer the second one)2. LOGGING: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 'World demand increases illegal logging' 3. BANGKOK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 'JI buys weapons in Cambodia' 4.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
GAM-linked lecturer on trial
GAM-linked lecturer on trial BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A lecturer of the Syiah Kuala University in Banda Aceh, was brought to trial for his alleged link to the Freed Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group.Prosecutor Mohammad Adnan laid treason charges on the defendant. I.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
'Give Myanmar's premier a chance'
'Give Myanmar's premier a chance'MALAYSIA: A United Nations special envoy urged the global community on Monday to give Myanmar's new prime minister a chance to work out a promised road map to national elections and a new government.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
India-ASEAN: Investing among ourselves
India-ASEAN: Investing among ourselvesAtal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, New Delhi The past year has woven a number of important new strands into the fabric of the India-ASEAN partnership: We have launched new cooperation programs in science & technology, transport and infrastructure,...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Evicted residents demand compensation from landownder
Evicted residents demand compensation from landownderTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Camping on the rubble of their old houses on Jl. Pipa in Sunter Jaya, North Jakarta, the residents fear two things as night falls: the rain and the police who, on previous nights, forced them to...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Wynne falters in first round
Wynne falters in first roundAgencies, Jakarta Wynne Prakusya of Indonesia tumbled out of the Wismilak International tennis tournament in the opening round after losing to Anca Barna of Germany 5-7, 6-7 (4/7) at the Hotel Grand Hyatt tennis courts in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Monday.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Cigarette butt may have caused hotel inferno
Cigarette butt may have caused hotel infernoDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore A smoldering cigarette butt may have caused a hotel fire which claimed four lives on the island of Batam, Riau province, but police said they were still investigating on Monday.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
'World demand increases illegal logging'
'World demand increases illegal logging'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri blames the mounting international demand for logs as the main cause of rampant illegal logging activities in the country.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Broken promise in Papua
Broken promise in Papua From Media Indonesia The Indonesian government is desperately trying to ensure that Papua remains within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, but the special autonomy granted to the province can only be successfully implemented if Papuans are united.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Indonesian Muslims drawing a clear line from terrorists
Indonesian Muslims drawing a clear line from terroristsR. William Liddle, Professor of Political Science, The Ohio State University, Ohio, U.S.A. Many years ago, when I was a young and impressionable scholar, I had an opportunity to interview a senior American embassy political officer who had...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Bankruptcy plea for Polysindo rejected
Bankruptcy plea for Polysindo rejectedBloomberg, Jakarta PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, an Indonesian petrochemical and textile company that owes about US$700 million to foreign creditors, fought off a bankruptcy petition brought by one creditor in Jakarta's commercial court.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
'JI buys weapons in Cambodia'
'JI buys weapons in Cambodia'Thailand and Cambodia have stepped up joint security measures following reports that members of the terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) ordered a large arsenal of weapons from Cambodia suppliers, a news report said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
New media: The medium or the message?
New media: The medium or the message?Paul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta An old question is raising its inquisitive head at a new exhibition in the heart of this ancient city of Jakarta. The CP Open Biennale now on at the National Gallery on Jl. Merdeka Timur through Oct.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Hambali's wife assists police
Hambali's wife assists policeMALAYSIA: The wife of top Asian terror suspect Hambali is cooperating with interrogators in Malaysia, police chief Norian Mai said on Monday.Malaysian-born Noralwizah Lee Abdullah is providing information on the activities of the al-Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI)...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Journalists' trial cut short
Journalists' trial cut short JAKARTA: Presiding Judge Andriani Nurdin of the Central Jakarta District Court cut short on Monday the first hearing on Tempo journalists Bambang Harymurti, Ahmad Taufik and Iskandar Ali, because they were not accompanied by a lawyer.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Meeting the specific needs of prime customers
Meeting the specific needs of prime customersAndi M. Sadat, Contributor, Jakarta Although the country is still reeling from the effects of the economic crisis that hit in 1997, a certain segment of consumers is unaffected, as indicated by its very high purchasing power -- prime customers who buy...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Seniors sentenced for abuse
Seniors sentenced for abuse JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday four female students to three months in jail with an eight month probation period, for abusing 17 students from SMUN 82 high school, in South Jakarta, in 2002.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Journalists' trial cut short
Journalists' trial cut short JAKARTA: Presiding Judge Andriani Nurdin of the Central Jakarta District Court cut short on Monday the first hearing on Tempo journalists Bambang Harymurti, Ahmad Taufik and Iskandar Ali, because they were not accompanied by a lawyer.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
China favors having advanced relations with ASEAN
China favors having advanced relations with ASEANZhang Xizhen, Researcher, Peking University's, School of International Studies, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing China officially submitted a protocol asking to join the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia at the ninth...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Premium products reflect one's status
Premium products reflect one's statusJacky Mussry, Contributor, Jakarta One Saturday on an uncrowded street in Jakarta, a flashy, sporty red car caught my eye. The waist-high vehicle was none other than a Ferrari.My enjoyment lasted only a few seconds before it accelerated out of sight.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Makassar veterans protest eviction
Makassar veterans protest eviction MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of retired servicemen evicted from their housing complex in Tello Baru, Makassar, staged a demonstration at the South Sulawesi Legislative Council on Monday.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children's Program Panggung Boneka7:30 Music9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
House silent over high-profile graft cases
House silent over high-profile graft casesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) sent out the wrong signal in their anticorruption drive on Monday by taking a weak stance over the termination -- by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) -- of the investigation...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
RP, Thais call on WTO to break down barriers
RP, Thais call on WTO to break down barriersTeresa Cerojano, Associated Press, Manila The Philippines and Thailand on Monday urged the World Trade Organization to help push for developing countries to gain more access for farm exports to developed economies.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
RP envoy home bomb trial
RP envoy home bomb trial JAKARTA: A defendant in the trial related to the bombing of the Philippines ambassador's residence here three years ago admitted on Monday that it was an act of revenge over the deaths of fellow Muslims in the neighboring country.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
IBRA to complete Niaga's stake sale in two weeks
IBRA to complete Niaga's stake sale in two weeksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency expects to complete the sale of a 20 percent stake in Bank Niaga within two weeks, after missing the initial end-of-August target.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Security at city-owned markets dismal
Security at city-owned markets dismalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration admitted on Monday that its own markets, totaling 151 modern and traditional markets, were not well secured due to the lack of security equipment and their open access.
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Megawati evades Sukhoi probe as House kills resolution
Megawati evades Sukhoi probe as House kills resolutionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for security affairs rejected on Monday a resolution to officially hold President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Industry and Trade Minister Rini...
Tue, 09 Sep 2003
Biased article
Biased article Your article on Aug. 20, 2003 by Aboeprijadi Santoso (Radio Netherlands Amsterdam) titled Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocities disgusted me. The article is full of hatred, is extremely biased, and the writer clearly misunderstood the legal aspects of the Human Rights...