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Sat, 26 Jun 2004
In a haze over forest fires
In a haze over forest fires Once again, a pall of haze is hanging over much of Malaysia and drifting across Southeast Asia, caused by forest fires in Indonesia.It is small comfort that the latest satellite shots show a reduction in the number of hot spots in Sumatra, especially when the weather is...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Ex-coach criticizes national shuttlers
Ex-coach criticizes national shuttlersEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Most national badminton players lack discipline and motivation, which has played a major role in recent failures at international competitions, former national coach Retno Kustijah said.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Revision to citizenship law imposes more restrictions
Revision to citizenship law imposes more restrictionsKurniawan Hari, Jakarta American researcher and analyst on good governance Sidney Jones in May sent an e-mail to her Indonesian colleague senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad that if U.S. President George W.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Keep your promises, please
Keep your promises, please The campaign for the July 5 presidential election has entered its third week and all presidential and vice presidential candidates have already made numerous promises. They have at least promised two things -- to uphold the law and fight corruption, collusion and nepotism...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Kadin plans trading house to help SMEs
Kadin plans trading house to help SMEsTony Hotland, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) plans to set up a trading house to help market products from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) both domestically and overseas.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Preparations completed for ASEAN meetings: RI
Preparations completed for ASEAN meetings: RIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post Without much fanfare, Indonesia, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has completed its preparations for the success of a series of regional meetings, in which 25 ministers and...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Mega delivers aid 2 weeks before poll
Mega delivers aid 2 weeks before poll KUNINGAN, West Java: Megawati Soekarnoputri, in her capacity as President, handed over aid on Friday to a community in Kuningan regency here.The aid, a staggering Rp 27 billion (US$ 2.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Fake money rampant in poll campaign
Fake money rampant in poll campaign SURABAYA: The circulation of counterfeited notes in East Java province rose 300 percent to Rp 222 billion (US$ 23.4 million) in the first quarter of this year, from Rp 55 billion in the same period last year.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
NCW demands governor delay wholesale center
NCW demands governor delay wholesale center JAKARTA: The Nusantara Corruption Watch (NCW) demanded Governor Sutiyoso delay the start of the construction of the Jakarta Wholesale Center at the site of the former Melati dam in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Dead fish no crime: police
Dead fish no crime: police JAKARTA: A police laboratory test has revealed that the cause of death of thousands of fish in Jakarta Bay last month was a natural phenomenon."It was caused by the extensive proliferation of phytoplankton, which is natural," Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reports
Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reportsTony Hotland, Jakarta A North Sumatra businessman spoke out on Thursday against news reports about a recent district court verdict he won against British agricultural group Rowe Evans that he said unfairly pictured him in a bad light.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Indonesian Military divided over presidential race
Indonesian Military divided over presidential raceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has declared its neutrality in the face of the unprecedented direct presidential election -- and repetitions of this stance seem to reflect the need of its leadership to remind its own ranks to...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Sutiyoso OKs coast plan redesign
Sutiyoso OKs coast plan redesignDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso agreed on Friday to redesign the planned reclamation of Jakarta's northern coast as demanded earlier by President Megawati Soekarnoputri."I have no problem with that (redesigning).
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Traffickers see Indonesia as 'easy' drug market
Traffickers see Indonesia as 'easy' drug market With an estimated 3.9 percent of the 220 million people nationwide, or around 8.58 million people, either using illegal drugs and/or trafficking them, the National Narcotics Body (BNN) has a pile of work to do. The BNN director, Comr. Gen.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Diarrhea common in poor children: Survey
Diarrhea common in poor children: SurveyDewi Santoso, Jakarta Approximately 11 percent of children aged below five years old suffer from diarrheal diseases annually, a survey says, highlighting that the diseases remain a serious concern among toddlers in the country.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Irish Bellefire hits Indonesian airwaves
Irish Bellefire hits Indonesian airwavesM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In the early eighties, four high school boys from Dublin, Ireland, broke through on the English music charts with the three-note guitar riffs of their debut album Boy.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Old Jakarta at present
Old Jakarta at present As the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta celebrates its 477th anniversary.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Palu residents disheartened
Palu residents disheartened PALU, Central Sulawesi: Several Palu residents here expressed disappointment on Friday as they failed to meet presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto."I came here from Parigi, some 150 kilometers north of Palu, to see and shake hands with Wiranto, but he canceled his...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
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The Sidney Jones case and the presidency of Megawati Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta2. Irman -- It's a hypocritical campaign 2 X 30 A very hypocritical campaign, voters lose in such a situation Irman G. Lanti Jakarta
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Confused in Bandung
Confused in BandungFrom Koran TempoBandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system.As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Compensation undecided for lights
Compensation undecided for lightsDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Although the Rp 15 billion (US$1.6 million) laser show project at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta has already begun, the city administration has yet to complete its negotiation with the project's sponsor over the...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Pool halls now popular with women
Pool halls now popular with womenSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Wearing a cream head scarf, or jilbab, Paramitha, 22, stares intently at the balls racked in front of her. After a few seconds of concentration, a loud crack is heard and the spheres roll to the corners of the billiard table.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Wiranto bridge event debutes with 57 pairs
Wiranto bridge event debutes with 57 pairsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The inaugural Wiranto Cup bridge competition began here on Friday with the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) expecting to use the event to qualify players for upcoming international tournaments.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Golden handshakes to be paid out soon
Golden handshakes to be paid out soon PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Despite public criticism, Central Kalimantan Governor Asmawi Agani gave approval on Friday for the planned disbursement of end-of-service payments to all 45 provincial councillors, whose five-year terms are almost at an end.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Government sees higher oil and gas investment
Government sees higher oil and gas investmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects investment in the oil and gas sector to increase by 41 percent this year to US$7.492 billion, up from $5.305 billion last year.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
A glimpse of the surreal regional Security Community arrangement
A glimpse of the surreal regional Security Community arrangementIvy Susanti, Jakarta, ivy@thejakartapost.com Recently, a high-ranking official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta met a few acquaintances and spoke about the progress on the preparation for the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Graduates unable to get into college
Graduates unable to get into collegeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/Semarang Thousands of senior high school graduates in Central and East Java have not yet received the certificates required to enroll in higher education institutions.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Nationalist Supeni dies at 86
Nationalist Supeni dies at 86The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supeni, a veteran politician and former deputy foreign minister who has long been linked to the erstwhile Indonesian National Party (PNI), died at the age of 86 on Friday morning at the Pelni Petamburan hospital after battling complications...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
1. INSIGHT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. INSIGHT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTSIndonesia seen as 'easy' drug market2. PAPUA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS FBI confirms rebels killed Americans: Da'i3. TANKER: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTSLaksamana insists Frontline top bidder4. OBIT: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Nationalist Supeni dies at 87 5.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
BRI, DBS Bank strike deal on remittance services
BRI, DBS Bank strike deal on remittance servicesFadli, Singapore Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has signed a deal with Singapore's DBS Bank to provide cheaper and faster remittance services for Indonesian workers in Singapore.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Prominent GAM leader surrenders to TNI
Prominent GAM leader surrenders to TNI BANDA ACEH, Aceh: After months on the run, a prominent leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has finally surrendered to the Indonesian military.Acting spokesman for the Iskandar Muda military command, Major Achmad Husein, said that Teungky Ayub, 51,...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Dry season to start next month: BMG
Dry season to start next month: BMGA. Junaidi, Jakarta The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) announced on Friday that the dry season would start next month and peak in August, causing drought in many parts of the country.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Ismeth appointed as caretaker governor of Riau Islands
Ismeth appointed as caretaker governor of Riau IslandsFadli, Batam President Megawati Soekarnoputri has appointed Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) chairman Ismeth Abdullah as the caretaker governor of Riau Islands (Kepri) province. He will hold both positions indefinitely.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Santika offers fashion program
Santika offers fashion program YOGYAKARTA: Santika Hotel Yogyakarta on Jl. Sudirman is offering a fashion luncheon program this weekend, featuring 15 designers from the local chapter of the Association of Indonesian Fashion Businesspeople and Designers.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
UGM to fetch its new students
UGM to fetch its new students YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is offering a new pick- up service for new students coming from outside Yogyakarta to enroll for the coming school year.The head of the Pick-up and Register service, Bambang Rusdihardjo, said here that lecturers and older...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Ragunan Zoo hits revenue high of Rp 14.3 billion
Ragunan Zoo hits revenue high of Rp 14.3 billion JAKARTA: The Ragunan Zoo's annual revenue reached Rp 14.3 billion (US$1.52 million) this year, the highest in the past seven years.Zoo director Edy Setiarto told www.beritajakarta.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Better City, Better Life?
Better City, Better Life? The older Jakarta gets, the more disorderly it becomes. A befitting statement, perhaps, as the capital celebrates its 477th anniversary this month.While many cities across the globe have grown better managed and more civilized with age, Jakarta is not yet on the right...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Experts back anniversary date change
Experts back anniversary date change Experts support the idea of changing the date of Jakarta's anniversary, saying that such efforts should be conducted carefully and thoroughly.Noted author on Jakarta's history Adolf Heuken said on Friday that the June 22 date was still a controversy.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Why RI should ratify the Kyoto Protocol
Why RI should ratify the Kyoto ProtocolAlan Oxley Alan, Melbourne, Australia There is probably no reason Indonesia should not ratify the Kyoto Protocol. However lawmakers and government officials should be fully aware of what the Protocol can and can't achieve.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Drivers protest over new road charge
Drivers protest over new road charge YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of angkot (public transportation minibus) drivers staged a protest on Friday in front of the Yogyakarta Transportation Agency's offices on Jl. Raya Magelang here, rejecting the imposition of border toll charges.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
The Sidney Jones case and the presidency of Megawati
The Sidney Jones case and the presidency of MegawatiJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Sidney Jones, the Head of the International Crisis Group (ICG) in Indonesia has been most helpful to Indonesian intelligence groups with her research, studies and publications about Jamaah Islamiyah particularly, but also on...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
3 Indonesian crew missing near S'pore
3 Indonesian crew missing near S'pore SINGAPORE: Authorities were searching for three Indonesian crew members missing after their wooden boat caught fire near Singapore's east coast on Friday.Ten other crew members on the boat, the Jambi Jaya, were rescued after the fire started, a statement from...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Money talks in April ballot printing projects
Money talks in April ballot printing projectsMoch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta Alleged corruption, collusion and nepotism in the printing of ballots for the legislative election are unraveling as the General Elections Commission (KPU) prepares for the country's first direct presidential election, which...
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Oil spill hits Balikpapan beach
Oil spill hits Balikpapan beach BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The local authority here announced on Friday that crude oil had been spilled along Balikpapan beach, raising fears that it could damage the environment and marine life in the area.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Court admits causing delay in verdict execution
Court admits causing delay in verdict executionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Supreme Court admitted to administrative shortcomings on Friday that resulted in a failure to deliver a copy of the court's final verdict on convicted corruptor David Nusa Widjaja to prosecutors for execution.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Dead fish
Dead fish no crime: police JAKARTA: A police laboratory test has revealed that the cause of death of thousands of fish in Jakarta Bay last month was a natural phenomenon."It was caused by the extensive proliferation of phytoplankton, which is natural," Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 26, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, June 26, 2004Exhibitions* Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30. * Painting, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Salim in driving seat at Indofood
Salim in driving seat at IndofoodRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Anthoni Salim took control of the management of giant food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur on Friday, marking the bold return of the seriously rich Salim family, which once had dominated many sectors of the country's economy for decades.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Kivlan reports Wiranto to police
Kivlan reports Wiranto to police JAKARTA: Former Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief of staff Maj. Gen. (ret) Kivlan Zein reported on Friday his former superior Gen. (ret) Wiranto to the Jakarta Police for alleged defamation.
Sat, 26 Jun 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, June 26, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, June 26, 2004Yogyakarta Arts Festival Dances: Tato Totem body painting (Parangtritis Beach, 9:30 a.m., June 27 - 28), Elly D. Luthan's Kunthi Pinilih (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur, 7:30 p.m.