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Thu, 15 Apr 2004
RI told to speed up the implementation of CWC
RI told to speed up the implementation of CWCThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia, a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), must speed up the establishment of a permanent national authority and the passage of a "unified robust national legislation" on the use of chemical substances in...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
RSCM staff protest management
RSCM staff protest management JAKARTA: More than 200 employees of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta staged a protest in front of the emergency ward for about an hour on Wednesday morning, disrupting its operation."The hospital service was slightly interrupted ...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Police ready to question Ba'asyir
Police ready to question Ba'asyir JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the questioning of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir over his alleged involvement in terrorist activities would take place soon.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Surabaya Zoo gets two tigers
Surabaya Zoo gets two tigers SURABAYA: Two Bengal tigers from the Indonesian Safari Park II in Prigen, East Java, have been loaned to the Surabaya Zoo for breeding purposes.The zoo's conservation manager, Liang Kaspe, said on Wednesday the tigers would remain at the zoo for five years in order to...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Supreme Court rejects Huzrin's appeal
Supreme Court rejects Huzrin's appealFadli, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSuspended Riau Islands regent Huzrin Hood will file a request for judicial review after the Supreme Court upheld his two-year jail sentence for corruption, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Why Megawati's party has lost people's support
Why Megawati's party has lost people's supportRonnie H. Rusli, Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate Program, University of Indonesia, JakartaAlthough the results of the April 5 legislative election are not yet fully in, an irreversible trend is already emerging showing that President Megawati...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Rp 5.5b in loans for Papua firms
Rp 5.5b in loans for Papua firms JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua Bank has allocated Rp 5.5 billion (US$650,000) in soft loans to help develop small and medium-scale enterprises and cooperatives this year in the country's easternmost province.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Mooryati says she's answering the call
Mooryati says she's answering the callEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mooryati Soedibyo, the 75-year-old cosmetics queen, is ready to assume her seat on the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) as the top vote-getter in Jakarta, according to data released by the General Elections...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
* Headlines:Sutiyoso claims fall guy for PDI-P flop in city2
* Headlines:Sutiyoso claims fall guy for PDI-P flop in city2 * National: Mega orders heightened alert in Poso 4 * Archipelago:Lampung to rerun guvernatorial election 5 * Opinion:Why Megawati's party has lost people's support 6 * City:City not serious about busway: Observers 8 * Sports:Mavs wrap up...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Rangers stage rally to save forests
Rangers stage rally to save forestsID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaHundreds of forest rangers and employees of state-owned forestry company (Perhutani) in Surabaya, East Java, staged a rally in protest at corruption within the firm and for better pay.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Sutiyoso claims he's fall guy for PDI-P flop in Jakarta
Sutiyoso claims he's fall guy for PDI-P flop in JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen the seemingly invincible PDI-P is beaten in the capital Jakarta, everyone seems to be on the look out for scapegoats."To lose is really a bitter experience.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 14
Rupiah Rates April 14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,830.82 6,075.47 6,487.48 6,418.59 Brunei dollar 1 5,436.82 4,837.69 5,163.55 5,110.90 Canadian dollar 1 6,818.66 6,066.42 6,475.93 6,409.03 Swiss franc 1 6,994.92 6,223.18 6,643.33 6,574.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Government all set to sell Merpati stake
Government all set to sell Merpati stakeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday that it would press ahead with plans to privatize state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines but insisted it would retain a majority stake in the company.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Malaysia seeking foreign partner for carmaker Proton
Malaysia seeking foreign partner for carmaker ProtonAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian government is seeking a foreign partner for national carmaker Proton to boost its competitiveness, improve exports and tap new commercial opportunities, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
RI, ILO to tackle worst forms of child labor
RI, ILO to tackle worst forms of child laborLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe International Labor Organization (ILO) will launch on Thursday a support program to assist the first phase of Indonesia's national plan of action to tackle the worst forms of child labor.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Taufik told to stay clear of the press
Taufik told to stay clear of the press JAKARTA: Senior member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Taufik Kiemas has been warned against giving statements or interviews to the media ahead of the presidential election.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Golkar Party's next convention may see internal contention
Golkar Party's next convention may see internal contentionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The next phase of the Golkar Party's series of conventions to select a presidential candidate looks to become a stage to test the influence of the rivals of party leader Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Politicians blamed for poor voter turnout
Politicians blamed for poor voter turnoutBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe disappointment of Jakarta residents with the performance of the country's politicians is the main reason why many people were unenthusiastic about the April 5 legislative elections, say analysts.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Civilian govt should oversee TNI, Police: Analyst
Civilian govt should oversee TNI, Police: AnalystKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInstead of placing them under the president, the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police should be put under separate ministries to avoid being used by the incumbent president to defend his or her...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Challenge to foreign office
Challenge to foreign officeFrom Koran TempoThe Singaporean government has invited Indonesian authorities to file a lawsuit against Agus Anwar, the former proprietor of Bank Pelita and Bank Istismarat who still owes US$47.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Singapore's competition policies lagging in Asia =
Singapore's competition policies lagging in Asia = Doutsche Press-Agentur Singapore Among the leaders in Asia when it comes to financial services and IT adoption, Singapore lags in competition policies, a law firm said on Tuesday.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Woodside says Timor gas development threatened by border dispute
Woodside says Timor gas development threatened by border dispute Agence France-Presse Sydney Energy giant Woodside warned on Tuesday it will scrap a multi- billion dollar oil and gas development in the Timor Sea unless East Timor ratifies a controversial border treaty with Australia.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Geothermal plant to boost electric supply on Bali
Geothermal plant to boost electric supply on BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliIn the last few years, Bali has been struggling to increase its electricity supply to support its rapid growth, particularly in the tourism industry, garment and other industrial sectors as well...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
JP/1/24hour
JP/1/24hour Indonesian publisher wins award: Indonesian publisher Joesoef Isak, the director of Hasta Mitra, is the 2004 recipient of the Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award. Joesoef, who was imprisoned from 1967 to 1977, won the award for his long commitment to world literature in...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Amien's axis goes beyond Muslim-based parties
Amien's axis goes beyond Muslim-based partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAhead of the presidential election political leaders have intensified their meetings, as the new "axis" of Muslim-leaning parties that was declared on Tuesday had widened to include other "nationalist" parties by...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Women question legality of arrests in Manggarai
Women question legality of arrests in ManggaraiYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraFour women, the residents of Colol subdistrict in Manggarai regency, who were arrested by security personnel on March 9, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Fragmented politics predicted
Fragmented politics predictedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnalysts painted a gloomy picture of the country's post-general election political landscape on Wednesday, saying that it would be more fragmented than before, with party squabbling hampering the functioning of an effective...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
SKBRI not required by Chinese: Mega
SKBRI not required by Chinese: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has stepped into the controversy over the plight of Chinese-Indonesians by declaring that they are no longer required to possess an Indonesian Citizenship Certificate (SBKRI).
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Official taxis at airport
Official taxis at airport Passengers arriving at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport no longer the have freedom to choose better taxis as they are required to use the ones already parked in front of the arrivals gate. A poster at the luggage terminal even suggests that "official taxis" be taken.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
9/11 terror caught Bush, U.S. govt by surprise
9/11 terror caught Bush, U.S. govt by surpriseSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute, (Lemhanas), Jakarta The American people are busy investigating whether President George W. Bush and his government did what they should have done when the Sept.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Govt warns of legal recourse for allies of instability
Govt warns of legal recourse for allies of instabilityFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPutting down its foot in the face of political plots to reject the election results, the government has threatened to take legal action against those who orchestrated such a move.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Bloody village initation for boys
Bloody village initation for boysJagadhita, Contributor, DenpasarIn the secluded Aga community, believed to be the first group that inhabited the paradise island of Bali, boys shed their blood in a Perang Pandan (pandan duel) before they are socially acknowledged as adults.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Bogus policemen on the up and up
Bogus policemen on the up and upEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCrimes by bogus cops are on the rise again, with groups of men passing themselves off as police making several "raids" on civilians during the past few weeks, city police said.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Government plans new power pricing mechanism
Government plans new power pricing mechanismFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, akarta The government plans a new mechanism to determine electricity prices for large businesses and households, which will be based on developments in three main cost components: fuel price, inflation, and rupiah...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
City, IPB to regreen Jakarta
City, IPB to regreen Jakarta JAKARTA: The city administration and the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) will team up on various projects to beautify and regreen the capital for the next five years."The IPB will help the city administration in maintaining city parks and forests," IPB rector Ahmad...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Amien Rais' maneuvers
Amien Rais' maneuvers Amien Rais has been well-reputed for his political maneuvers since 1998. The former chairman of Muhammadiyah was the star of the reform movement to topple the New Order regime. Later, he was elected leader of the National Mandate Party (PAN), which enjoyed its days among the...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Darwin boys shine in Bali Int'l 6's cricket
Darwin boys shine in Bali Int'l 6's cricketThe Jakarta Post,JakartaUdayana University was the venue for recently completed Annual Bali International 6's Cricket Tournament over the Easter weekend.With three days of wonderful sunny weather at the Udayana Oval, ten teams competed with great gusto for...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Citizenship certificate not required by Chinese-Indonesians: Mega
Citizenship certificate not required by Chinese-Indonesians: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has stepped into the controversy over the plight of Chinese-Indonesians by declaring that they are no longer required to possess an Indonesian Citizenship...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
City not serious about busway: Observers
City not serious about busway: ObserversEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThree months of operation since the busway was launched on Jan. 15, environmental and transportation observers continue to criticize the city administration and the busway management for not being serious in their...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
E. Timorese protest against Australia
E. Timorese protest against AustraliaEAST TIMOR: Hundreds of East Timorese on Wednesday rallied outside the Australian embassy to demand Canberra stop issuing exploration licenses in disputed parts of a huge gas field between the two countries.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Police arrest suspected gang members
Police arrest suspected gang members MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Deli Serdang Police said on Wednesday they had arrested six men suspected of being members of two armed robbery gangs operating on Sumatra island.The suspects had long been wanted by police in Sumatra.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Voters teach bad parties good lesson
Voters teach bad parties good lessonFrans H. Winarta, Member of the Advisory Board, IBA Human Rights Institute, Jakarta Although the ballot count is not yet completed, it seems clear that the 2004 legislative election will not produce a majority party that has gained the overwhelming support of the...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Three sent off in Persik's 3-2 win
Three sent off in Persik's 3-2 winMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Persik Kediri stunned host Persikota 3-2 here on Wednesday in an Indonesian premier soccer league fixture that was marred by the sending off of three players and an assault by a spectator on an official.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Lampung sets the date for repeat gubernatorial election
Lampung sets the date for repeat gubernatorial electionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, LampungThe Lampung legislative council has decided to repeat elections for its governor on May 15, despite strong opposition from some political parties and non-governmental organizations.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
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Why Megawati's party has lost people's support Ronnie H. Rusli Senior Lecturer Postgraduate Program University of Indonesia Jakarta2. Frans -- Through the 2004 elections toward a strong government 1 X 30 Voters teach bad parties good lesson Frans H.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Citizenship certificate not required by Chinese-Indonesians: Mega
Citizenship certificate not required by Chinese-Indonesians: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has stepped into the controversy over the plight of Chinese-Indonesians by declaring that they are no longer required to possess an Indonesian Citizenship...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Ministry of Finance reshuffles tax office
Ministry of Finance reshuffles tax officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance has embarked on a major reshuffle in the Directorate General of Taxation in a bid to improve the public image of the tax office.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Amien's axis spreads beyond Muslim-leaning parties
Amien's axis spreads beyond Muslim-leaning partiesKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaAhead of the presidential election political leaders have intensified their meetings, as the new "axis" of Muslim-leaning parties that was declared on Tuesday had widened to include other "nationalist" parties...
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
Parties lack commitment to legal reform
Parties lack commitment to legal reform JAKARTA: Judicial reform following the downfall of the authoritarian New Order regime in 1998 has yet to produce a significant result due to a lack of commitment from political parties, a discussion concluded.
Thu, 15 Apr 2004
'Prosecutors not involved in suspect's escape: Police
'Prosecutors not involved in suspect's escape: PoliceJakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara announced on Wednesday that the police had exonerated three prosecutors after an investigation into their suspected involvement in the foiled escape attempt of murder suspect Gunawan Santosa.