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Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest
Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forestYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java A massive tourism and housing project is threatening a forest and the water supply to the West Java provincial capital of Bandung.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARS
Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Hong Kong research scientist asserted here on Friday that large doses of steroids could help patients recover from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
2. Farmer ( 2 x 24)
2. Farmer ( 2 x 24) Farmer's Day to see calls for national land reform 3. PIB ( 1 x 45 ) New party offers hope for reform, modernity 4. Priok ( 1 x 50) Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshed
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Singapore, Australia sign air deal
Singapore, Australia sign air dealGail Wan, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore and Australia signed an agreement here on Tuesday to expand their air links but the deal fell short of a full "open skies" deal with Singapore Airlines (SIA) denied the lucrative Australia-United States route.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta Hotel
'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta HotelMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oktoberfest, a 19th century royal wedding turned into a modern day folk festival, is being celebrated by German communities around the world.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Singapore says disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict
Singapore says disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict Reuters SingaporeSingapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Tuesday he was disappointed by a Jakarta court's four-year jail term for an Islamic cleric suspected of heading a militant Southeast Asian militant network.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Mortar found at market trash
Mortar found at market trash JAKARTA: A mortar was found by a scavenger, Bahri, on Monday evening in a pile of garbage behind the Blok A traditional market, in Fatmawati, South Jakarta. He found the mortar wrapped in a black plastic bag inside a cardboard box.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
4 x 12
4 x 12 Thousands flee flooded homes in N. Sumatra JP/5/milisi2 x 26 Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zone JP/5/Wisata1 x 40 Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest JP/5/yogya3 x 10 Sultan to serve for 2nd term
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
[b]Highlight below: If Diah is a woman she is the chairwoman. If a
Highlight below: If Diah is a woman she is the chairwoman. If a man he is the chairman. Not the chairperson. ;JP;FIT; ANPAf..r.. Brief-trade-exhibtion RI firms get contracts during expo JP/14/BriefJAKARTA: Indonesian businesspeople clinched millions of dollars worth of deals during a recent trade...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
'Fight against terrorism goes on'
'Fight against terrorism goes on'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, New York/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has insisted that despite increasing protests, her government will continue to take preemptive measures against terrorism in Indonesia and to keep hard-line...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Police get animal award
Police get animal award JAKARTA: Five police officers were give awards on Monday for their efforts in fighting against the trade of and ownership of endangered animals.The policemen were Bali police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika, Lampung police chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reform
Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reformMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousand of farmers are expected to join nationwide rallies to commemorate the 43rd National Farmer's Day on Wednesday, during which they will renew the call for land reform.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspects
Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspectsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaPakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Foreign investment
Foreign investment From time to time, we read press reports about the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) approved by the Indonesian authorities. Indonesians may well ask themselves why FDI needs to be approved in a different way to that for domestic projects.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated'
'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated' The onset of the rainy season brings relief to those who have suffered from water shortages. But people are now concerned about the floods that seem likely to occur in prone areas in the capital.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Sultan to serve for 2nd term
Sultan to serve for 2nd termSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After months of debate and repeated deadlocks over gubernatorial election procedures, the Yogyakarta legislative council agreed on Tuesday to declare Sultan Hamengkubuwono X governor for a second five-year term.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Pakistan arrests four more JI suspects
Pakistan arrests four more JI suspectsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Police to buy 112,000 firearms
Police to buy 112,000 firearms JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday his office was planning to purchase 112,000 revolvers to be distributed to police offices across the country.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Thousands flee flooded houses in N. Sumatra
Thousands flee flooded houses in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Thousands of people in Medan, North Sumatra, were forced to flee their homes after the Deli River breached its banks overnight Monday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Over 6m dropouts in recent years
Over 6m dropouts in recent years JAKARTA: Over six million school-aged children across the country have dropped out of school recently, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef)."They do not have the necessary education or skills to later compete in the job market and therefore will...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds
Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds JAKARTA: PT Unggul Indah Cahaya Tbk, the major supplier of alkylbenzene, the raw material for detergent in the Asia Pacific region, announced on Tuesday its plan to offer Rp 600 billion worth of bonds.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Wives of GAM leaders disappear
Wives of GAM leaders disappearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The wives of several Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders have disappeared in the past week, with the rebels pointing their fingers at the Indonesian military.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator head
Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator headNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda AcehState prosecutors have demanded an 18-year jail term for Free Aceh Movement (GAM) head negotiator Teungku Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba and 16 years for negotiation team member Teungku Nashiruddin bin Ahmed.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Cured leprosy patient still lives with stigma
Cured leprosy patient still lives with stigma Marudin, 28, a former leprosy patient from Semper, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta says that he prefers to live in the ex-lepers village than return home.Apart from the fact he can no longer work, he says, he does not want make things difficult for his...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
May the buyer beware
May the buyer beware I have always dreamed of buying a house. I saved my money for a long time in order to afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood. I viewed many houses while trying to decide which one was best.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Samson's weak removal service
Samson's weak removal service On Sept. 6, Samson Movers Company was supposed to pack and move our furniture from Kemayoran to Kuningan, based on an agreement with Andre, its removals manager.After a week of phone calls with him, he showed up with five workmen at 4 p.m.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks Indonesia
U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks IndonesiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators say the United States' rejection of Indonesia's demand for direct access to alleged Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) leader Hambali for questioning would only hamper antiterrorism campaigns in the world's...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action
Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action JAKARTA: The judges handling a suit filed by lawyers for the Jakarta chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Jakarta) against the police delayed the hearing of the case on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
RI firms get contracts during expo
RI firms get contracts during expo JAKARTA: Indonesian businesspeople clinched millions of dollars worth of deals during a recent trade exhibition in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates.The Indonesia Solo Exhibition (ISE), which was held between Sept. 16 and Sept.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
KPU sticks to party deadline
KPU sticks to party deadline JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday that it would stick to the Oct. 9 deadline for political parties to register with the commission."We will send a letter to the ministry of justice and human rights, saying that we are still keeping that...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
A matter of procedure
A matter of procedure No one can deny that the police have sharpened their senses, or their ability to fight terrorism. After the arrests of suspects in the Bali and JW Marriott blasts, the recent arrest of at least 13 people suspected of terrorism-related activities could be cited as a police...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Natural rain or cloud seeding?
Natural rain or cloud seeding?From Koran TempoJakarta was again bathed in rain from Saturday to Tuesday and its citizens welcomed the long-awaited shower with joy. However, the question arose whether the rain was natural or artificial.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
RP names new defense chief
RP names new defense chiefPHILIPPINES: Eduardo Ermita, the chief Philippine government negotiator in peace talks with Muslim rebels, will be the country's new defense secretary, presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye told reporters on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Asian monies up, dominated by yuan, Hong Kong dollar
Asian monies up, dominated by yuan, Hong Kong dollarDow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Asian currencies rose further, with some setting new highs in spot trading Tuesday, while the Hong Kong dollar and China yuan soared in the offshore forward markets, as participants continued to react to the weekend call by...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world
Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim worldMushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is about to do something unique in the Muslim world, one that would be a rarity in the Third World as well.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
House passes geothermal bill into law
House passes geothermal bill into lawFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All nine factions of the House of Representatives agreed to pass the geothermal bill into law on Tuesday, which is expected to be able to lure more investors into developing the country's geothermal sector.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
RI wants to redefine terrorism: Vice President Hamzah Haz has
RI wants to redefine terrorism: Vice President Hamzah Haz has called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to formulate a new definition of terrorism that fits the aspiration of the world's Muslim population.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Magic Show7:30 Music9:30 Business Magazine10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Drama3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:30 Music6:00...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
* Headlines: House approves geothermal law 2
* Headlines: House approves geothermal law 2 * National: Farmer's Day to see calls for land reform 4 * Archipelago: Thousands flee flooded homes in N. Sumatra 5 * Opinion: Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world 7 * City: Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard times 8 * Sports: Maiden Nations...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Minister officially fires school head
Minister officially fires school headThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially fired the head of the government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java following the controversial death of one of its students recently.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance Boediono
Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance BoedionoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claims that its road show in Dubai last week -- aimed at testing investor interest on a planned international bond issue next year -- has been a success, with the government presentation having...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003Exhibitions* Maritime Exhibition by students of ITS - Surabaya Institute of Technology, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Sept. 25 - 30. * Photo Images and Paysage, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
FIATA to hold world congress in Bali
FIATA to hold world congress in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) will hold its World Congress from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Bali.The congress titled "Role of the Forwarders in the Logistics and Supply Chain," was expected to draw up...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Statue project reported to police for alleged markup
Statue project reported to police for alleged markupDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization (NGO) Jakarta Development Watch (Jadewa) on Tuesday reported the head of the Jakarta City Park Agency, Mauritz Napitupulu, to the police for allegedly marking up the budget...
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Over 11,000 students get scholarships
Over 11,000 students get scholarships PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 11,344 students with commendable achievements in their studies at various elementary, junior and senior high schools in Banggai Islands (Bangkep) regency, Central Sulawesi, have received scholarships from the local government.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
RI special envoy Alatas not to meet Suu Kyi
RI special envoy Alatas not to meet Suu KyiAgencies, Yangon Indonesian special envoy Ali Alatas, who held talks with Myanmar's top military leader on Tuesday, will not meet detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi while she is still recovering from surgery.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sector
Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sectorRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, said on Tuesday that it might miss this year's lending target for the corporate sector, because the overall business climate remained unfavorable.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti encouraged on Monday more Malaysian businesspeople to invest in Indonesia, saying the Indonesian government was continuing to create a conducive climate for business.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard times
Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard timesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Stepping into the 53-hectare hospital complex, one cannot help but notice the gloom and sense of isolation. All of the buildings in the complex are old and dilapidated, some crumbling to the ground.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003
New party offers hope for reform, modernity
New party offers hope for reform, modernityKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A relatively new politician strongly criticized the poor performance of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government, saying she had deviated from the reform agenda.