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Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Alkatiri begins visit, calls for int'l tribunal
Alkatiri begins visit, calls for int'l tribunalAgencies, Jakarta East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri began his working visit to Jakarta by reiterating his call for an international tribunal to try Indonesian military officers for alleged human rights violations in the former Indonesian province.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
* Headlines: Coca-Cola truck explodes, terrorism feared 2
* Headlines: Coca-Cola truck explodes, terrorism feared 2 * National: Alkatiri begins visit, calls for int'l tribunal 4 * Archipelago: Haze risks health, affects traffic in Riau 5 * Opinion: Worrying about rampant corruption in Indonesia 6 * City: Cijantung bombing suspect declared not guilty 8 *...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Gumarang train derails, one killed
Gumarang train derails, one killed INDRAMAYU, West Java: One person died and three others suffered serious injury when the Gumarang train serving Jakarta- Surabaya jumped the tracks on Monday evening at 9:25 p.m. near the Terisi station in Cikedug district, Indramayu regency.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Naughty king of 'dangdut'
Naughty king of 'dangdut'From Business Indonesia It is ridiculous to see how the king of dangdut -- that genre of music that is a blend of Malay and Indian tunes and rhythms -- panicked because of his own transgression.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Meanwhile, 34 GAM supporters and GAM's chief of police for Sabang
Meanwhile, 34 GAM supporters and GAM's chief of police for Sabang ~city on Weh Island, Mawardi, surrendered to the military on Monday. They are now in military detention in Banda Aceh, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Govt targets youths in fight against drug trafficking
Govt targets youths in fight against drug traffickingSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government launched on Tuesday a nationwide drug awareness program targeting youths ahead of the International Day Against Illegal Drug Use and Trafficking, which falls on June 26.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Indonesian 'Webster' feels gratified
Indonesian 'Webster' feels gratifiedTony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta In the story of the development of Bahasa Indonesia, Anton M. Moeliono plays a prominent role.The 74-year-old professor made a name for himself back in 1972, when he convinced policymakers to modify Indonesian spelling to conform...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
France supports East Timor reconciliation
France supports East Timor reconciliationAgence France-Presse, Paris French President Jacques Chirac on Monday expressed support for national reconciliation in East Timor in talks with the country's leader and independence hero Xanana Gusmao.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Perbasi upbeat about women's basketball prospects
Perbasi upbeat about women's basketball prospectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian basketball team is optimistic that its women's squad will be able to go one step better than their 2001 performance when they take part in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam in December.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
ASEAN, East Asia warn on need for stronger energy security
ASEAN, East Asia warn on need for stronger energy securityAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Top energy officials and experts from Southeast Asian nations and China, Japan and South Korea warned on Tuesday of the need to strengthen energy security in the face of growing demand.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Some principal creditors sign APP debt restructuring scheme
Some principal creditors sign APP debt restructuring schemeM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of principal creditors of Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. (APP) of Singapore signed a nonbinding debt restructuring plan on Tuesday as an initial step toward reaching a final settlement for...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
'Education quality must improve'
'Education quality must improve' YOGYAKARTA: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fajar said on Tuesday that the quality of national education must be improved substantially to help the country catch up with the latest scientific and technological developments.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Disgusted by BNI
Disgusted by BNI We are a foreign-owned company (PMA) with an account at Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).I have been totally disgusted by the actions of a senior manager (second-in-charge) at the BNI Mataram branch.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Tomy Winata to invest in disputed Batek island
Tomy Winata to invest in disputed Batek islandYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Kupang military commander Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip said on Tuesday that businessman Tomy Winata had plans to invest in the creation of tourism enterprises on Batek island, which is...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Marathon training kicks off
Marathon training kicks off JAKARTA: Training for the Chicago Marathon in the Far East started at 5 a.m. on Tuesday. The first day of training, in which nine people participated, was a three-mile run in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Students injured in bus accident
Students injured in bus accident BOGOR: Dozens of students from Ibnu Khaldun University were unable to join the demonstration to support the controversial education bill in Jakarta on Tuesday as their bus turned upside down on the Jagorawi toll road in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
House to probe Sukhoi purchase
House to probe Sukhoi purchaseJAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission I said on Tuesday it would establish a working committee to see if there were any irregularities in the recent procurement of four Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Waiting for House's decision
Waiting for House's decision The House of Representatives is scheduled to pass the controversial bill on education into a law on Tuesday (June 10).People, notably those from Moslem groups who support the bill, said religion should be taught in school by teachers of the same faith and other people,...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
1. APP: 2 x 32
1. APP: 2 x 32 Some principal creditors sign APP debt restructuring scheme 2. Pepper 1 x 40 Pepper farmers want joint marketing body 4. Tariff 2 x 22 RI cuts import tariffs for three ASEAN countries 4. ICTU 3 x 20 ICFTU criticizes Asia for repressing workers' rights 5.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Thailand, China to ink agreement
Thailand, China to ink agreement BANGKOK: Thailand is to sign an agreement with China to reduce tariffs on fruit and vegetables traded between the two countries to zero from October, the Thai government said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
RI cuts import tariffs for three ASEAN countries
RI cuts import tariffs for three ASEAN countriesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has cut import tariffs on goods from Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia as part of its efforts to promote economic development in the three countries.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
1. Pro11 -- Big lies about central banking
1. Pro11 -- Big lies about central banking3 x 15 Big lies and myths about central banking by Joseph Stiglitz 2. Sincu -- Impact Of The Aceh Conflict 1 X 30 Regional impact of the war in Aceh 3. Arroyo -- Human parasites pressuring Macapagal to run in 2004 1 X 30 Human parasites pressuring Arroyo...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Myanmar, UN envoy say Suu Kyi will soon be freed
Myanmar, UN envoy say Suu Kyi will soon be freedAung Hla Tun, Reuters, Yangon Myanmar's ruling military said on Tuesday that pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi would soon be freed and a UN envoy who saw her in custody said the Noble laureate was in good health.
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
Dear Dr. Donya,
Dear Dr. Donya,It was quite a while ago that I wrote to you with regards to my son Darren. We are now quite adjusted here in Bali but I am still afraid of the local diagnosis of Darren's symptoms.Darren just turned one in April and ever since we moved here from Singapore he has been in and out of...
Wed, 11 Jun 2003
OPEC split over potential production cut
OPEC split over potential production cut OPEC countries were split on Tuesday over a potential cut in production to allow for Iraq coming back on stream, while non- OPEC Mexico said there was no need to tighten the tap.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Parking scheme proves unpopular
Parking scheme proves unpopularZakki Hakim and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A week after the new controversial on-street parking system was implemented, Governor Sutiyoso finally admitted on Monday that it did not work as expected.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
S&P says Asian bond fund will boost co-operation, capital markets
S&P says Asian bond fund will boost co-operation, capital markets The Jakarta Post Jakarta The new one-billion-dollar Asian Bond Fund will raise co- operation among the region's monetary authorities and develop Asia's capital markets, Standard and Poor's said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, June 10, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, June 10, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music: Pop...
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
E. Timor women must tell of RI atrocities
E. Timor women must tell of RI atrocitiesKaren Campbell-Nelson, Researcher, Commission for Reception, Truth-seeking, and Reconciliation (CAVR), Dili, East Timor Women's experience of the conflict demands special attention and reflection because, as the stories of Beatriz and the other women at the...
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Indonesia stays mum on Suu Kyi's arrest
Indonesia stays mum on Suu Kyi's arrestFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has decided not to make a statement for or against the arrest of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, saying its opinion on the issue would be delivered to Myanmar behind closed doors.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Asian bond fund will boost cooperation, S&P says
Asian bond fund will boost cooperation, S&P saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) said on Monday the new US$1 billion Asian Bond Fund would increase cooperation among the region's monetary authorities and develop Asia's capital markets.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
BPKP finds irregularities in 2003 budget spending
BPKP finds irregularities in 2003 budget spendingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) has found a total of 1,697 irregularities in the 2003 budget spending as of April, with potential losses projected at around Rp 1.01 trillion (US$123 million).
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
PDI-P candidate loses, Mega stops inauguration
PDI-P candidate loses, Mega stops inaugurationYuli Tri Suwarni and Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Ambon The central government has delayed the inauguration of West Java governor-elect Danny Setiawan and his deputy Nu'man Abdul Hakim, without explanation, but one legislator alleged that party...
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
RP, RI, Thailand get tuna tariff, quota from EU
RP, RI, Thailand get tuna tariff, quota from EUDow Jones, Manila Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas said on Monday that the Philippines, together with Thailand and Indonesia, secured a lower tariff rate and minimum annual imports for canned tuna exports to the European market.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Bank Jatim to issue bonds
Bank Jatim to issue bonds JAKARTA: Bank Jawa Timur, or Bank Jatim, plans to issue Rp 400 billion (US$49 million) in bonds for credit expansion with fixed- rates of between 13.25 percent and 13.75 percent.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Taliban has gone, terrorism remains, says Karzai: Afghan
Taliban has gone, terrorism remains, says Karzai: Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday blamed a suicide car bomb attack that killed four German peacekeepers in Kabul on foreign terrorists, adding that the ousted Taliban regime was finished as an organization.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 47
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 47 Linking and unlinking education and politics 2. TONY: 1 x 42 'Hairspray' piles up Broadway Tony awards 3. MYANMAR: 1 x 42 Indonesia stays mum on Suu Kyi's arrest 4. YANGON: 3 x 17 UN envoy hopeful on meeting detained Suu Kyi 5.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government submitted on Monday a bill to the House of Representatives to amend the antimoney-laundering law amid increasing pressure from the international community to cooperate in the struggle against money laundering.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
2. BALI -- 3 x 2, 21 points
2. BALI -- 3 x 2, 21 points Forensic expert links Amrozi to Bali bombing 3. TIMTIM -- 4 x 1, 40 points RI, East Timor to discuss residual issues 4. UJIAN -- 3 x 2, 25 points New decree increases number of students failing final exam
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Turtle meat and religion
Turtle meat and religionFrom Bali PostLately, sidewalk vendors of turtle meat satay have reappeared in Denpasar and in the northern part of Badung, Bali. These particular food stands had disappeared for almost three years.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
[b]JakArt@ 2003 (International Arts Cultural & Educational Festival
JakArt@ 2003 (International Arts Cultural & Educational Festival June 2003June 10: Jazz Concert Marios Place Jl. Cokroaminoto No. 79, Central Jakarta Tel. 3917301 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.June 10: Swing Works Erasmus Huis Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3 Kuningan, South Jakarta Tel. 5241069 7 p.m.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
1. School - 4x12
1. School - 4x12 21,800 students fail final examinations 2. Busway - 2x 26 Another Rp 32b sought for controversial busway project 3. Parking - 1x 30 Parking scheme proves unpopular 4. PLN - 2x 20 Police and PLN launch effort against power theft or Police, PLN launch operation against power theft 5.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Education bill faces snag
Education bill faces snagKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lobbying to reach agreement on the contentious education bill ended deadlocked on Monday, moving the House of Representatives closer to a vote to decide whether to pass the controversial law, scheduled for Tuesday.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
1. ACTIVIST: 2 x 28
1. ACTIVIST: 2 x 28 Aceh Police targeting rights activists, offices 2. SWEDEN: 1 x 41 Govt anti-GAM team arrives in Sweden 3. VILLAGE: 2 x 23 Govt moves to replace Bireuen village chiefs 4. TRIAL: 3 x 11 Soldiers convicted of assault
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
1. MONEY: 2 x 24
1. MONEY: 2 x 24 Money laundering bill sent to House for deliberation 2. BPKP: 2 x 25 BPKP finds irregularities in 2003 budget spending 3. IBRA: 1 x 40 Malaysian investors keen on asset sale: IBRA 4. Clove: 1 x 35 Clove farmers demand Rp 200b fund
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Aceh police targeting rights activists, offices
Aceh police targeting rights activists, officesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are continuing to detain and interrogate rights activists over alleged links to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 10, 2003Performances* Traditional performances - Longser Ronggeng Ceplus, Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 14.
Tue, 10 Jun 2003
Mayora to issue Rp 200b bonds
Mayora to issue Rp 200b bonds JAKARTA: Consumer goods company PT Mayora Indah announced Monday it would issue Rp 200 billion (US$24.5 million) in bonds with indicative fixed-rate coupons ranging from 13.5 percent to 14.25 percent with a maturity period of five years.