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Tue, 30 Dec 2003
TPS opens tender for crane
TPS opens tender for crane SURABAYA: Container terminal operator PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS) has opened a procurement tender for a crane worth US$5.5 million to replace the old one that collapsed on Feb. 7 in a heavy storm.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Legislators or gods?
Legislators or gods?From KompasAn editorial in Kompas (Sept. 3), questioning the propriety of legislators' behavior, truly resounds the voices of the helpless Indonesian people vis-a-vis the House of Representatives (DPR).
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 elections
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 electionsIgnas Kleden The upcoming 2004 elections is a new political venture. It is new not only in its goal to enable direct election at all levels, but also in terms of its preparation.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Upon entering a New Year
Upon entering a New Year Looking at the security and political situation that prevails as the year 2003 nears its end, we can say that the pattern of conflict that has been affecting the security situation in this country has reached stabilization point.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Regions dishonor spirit of autonomy law
Regions dishonor spirit of autonomy law After three years of implementation, regional autonomy has produced a number of unintended results that will very likely negate its original aim. One of those unintended results is obviously the tendency of every regency (kabupaten) to become more and more...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Bantar Gebang dump
Bantar Gebang dumpFrom Warta Kota The issue of the final dumping place for garbage from Jakarta in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, has always been politicized. The Jakarta administration seems likely to continue using Bantar Gebang as a final dumping ground.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Anticorruption body unsure of priorities
Anticorruption body unsure of prioritiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) began on Monday its four-year term, but fell short of deciding on cases to prioritize.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Perish the false hope of real military reform
Perish the false hope of real military reformKusnanto Anggoro As the military's official political role prepares to end in 2004, questions remain as to why the armed forces are withdrawing from politics and how this will further develop and affect democratic reform.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
1. BUDGET -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x11)
1. BUDGET -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x11) Councillors, activist fear manipulation in 2004 budget 2. EVICT -- Squatters reject compensation offered, demand more money 3. NATAL -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/1 (1x31) Xmas different for bomb victim family 4.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Thousands risk losing right to vote
Thousands risk losing right to vote BANDUNG: With just two days to go before the deadline for voter registration passes, tens of thousands of voters in Bandung regency remain unregistered, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Consumer confidence on November highest in 2003
Consumer confidence on November highest in 2003The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in November rose to its highest level in 2003 on the back of soft inflation and large holiday bonuses that allowed consumers to spend generously, a survey said on Monday.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Urgent steps to increase female representation
Urgent steps to increase female representation Make political parties democratic and accountable; amend the law on political parties and rule that 30 percent of parties' legislative candidates must be women.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Regional autonomy not as easy as it sounds
Regional autonomy not as easy as it soundsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some progress, four years of regional autonomy has triggered a war among local elites fighting for new political positions, a critical situation that must be overcome to develop democracy and accelerate...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Mayor prefers not to run for 2nd term
Mayor prefers not to run for 2nd term BOGOR: Bogor Mayor, Iswara Natanegara, said on Monday that his decision not to run for a second term as mayor was not because he was "neglecting the wishes of the public"."I have considered the various aspects involved, including the views of my family.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
The 2004 elections: The enemy within
The 2004 elections: The enemy withinSatish Mishra 2004 is an important year. This is the year when Indonesian democracy either opens its doors to a new wave of consolidation and reform or retreats along the historically familiar path towards a new kind of authoritarianism.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Airport police status upgraded
Airport police status upgraded TANGERANG: Jakarta police officially upgraded the status of its station at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Monday from a subprecinct to a precinct police station, due to security concerns.Officiating at the ceremony, Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
ASEAN reticent about Japan's EAC plan
ASEAN reticent about Japan's EAC planKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo Southeast Asian nations have expressed support for Japan's ambitious idea of an Asian version of the European Union -- but they are still going to wait and see if Japan is sincere about improving economic and trade...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Xmas different for bomb victim family
Xmas different for bomb victim familyTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Christmas last week should have been celebrated joyously, but for the family of Johanes Boelan, a driver killed in the Aug. 5 Marriott hotel bombing in South Jakarta, it was not as cheerful as it used to be.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Party interests stifle bill debates
Party interests stifle bill debatesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite their pledge to fight for the aspirations of the public at large, legislators in the House of Representatives continue to display a willingness to betray their constituents in order to further their own interests.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Elections replete with flaws
Elections replete with flawsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No one in this country who believes in democracy wants the 2004 elections to fail, as it is the only democratic tool to elect a legitimate government that will carry out reforms and dig the country out of its economic...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Changing electoral behavior
Changing electoral behaviorAnton Doni, The Jakarta Post In 1955 and thereafter, political scientists believed that Indonesians' political choices were bound solely by ideological ties. One's choice was limited to alternatives within his/her ideology: either nationalist, modern Muslim or traditional...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Message from the Editor
Message from the Editor As has been the tradition for quite some time, The Jakarta Post is dedicating special sections of our newspaper in the last two days of 2003, to an outlook for the coming year.There are several ways of foreseeing the future without falling into the trap of mere prediction.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (n rupiah) Dec. 29, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (n rupiah) Dec. 29, 2003: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
'Waste management at home not feasible'
'Waste management at home not feasible' Domestic waste accounts for between 50 percent and 60 percent of the capital's 6,000 tons of daily waste. Urban experts say waste management should start at home and concern all residents.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
1. 13 Yop5 --
1. 13 Yop5 -- Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 vote Ignas Kleden2. 13Yop6 -- Regional govt behavior contradicting aims of local autonomy law (1 x 38) Regions dishonor spirit of autonomy law Ignas Kleden3. 13yop19A -- Changing electoral behavior (1 x 23) Changing electoral behavior Anton Doni
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Suspects may get life sentences
Suspects may get life sentencesWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Prosecutors demanded life sentences on Monday for two men charged with helping assemble the deadly bomb that killed at least 202 people last year in Bali.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
New investor may help Lonsum restructure $260m in debt
New investor may help Lonsum restructure $260m in debtRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed plantation company PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) said on Monday that it was currently in talks with a new investor on the company's plan to restructure its US$260 million debt...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
1. Ignas Kleden : Head of the Center for East Indonesia Affairs
1. Ignas Kleden : Head of the Center for East Indonesia Affairs (CEIA), Jakarta.2. Alan Wall : Project Manager for the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), Jakarta. 3. Soedjati Djiwandono : Foreign policy analyst 4.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Slum areas have potential to alleviate poverty
Slum areas have potential to alleviate povertyEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The absence of legal certainty and acknowledgement from the Jakarta administration has left people living in the capital's slums vulnerable to eviction, even though they may have the economic and social potential...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Ideological rivalry dogs national politics
Ideological rivalry dogs national politicsJ. Soedjati Djiwandono The ideological alignment of Indonesian politics since independence has been one of "nationalism," in support of the Pancasila ideology, versus Islam, striving for the establishment of an Islamic state on the basis of Islamic syaria.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
The impact of the elections on ASEAN
The impact of the elections on ASEANBantarto Bandoro The last decade has seen tremendous pressure for greater democratization in Southeast Asia. This pressure will be sustained as Indonesia will hold its general election next year, a process that will determine the country's destiny at the global...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
108,599 pilgrims to fly with Garuda
108,599 pilgrims to fly with Garuda JAKARTA: National flag-carrier PT Garuda Indonesia will carry a total of 108,599 Indonesian Muslims to Saudi Arabia for the haj pilgrimage.The airline said in a statement on Monday that it would carry the pilgrims to Jeddah from seven airports -- Solo, Jakarta,...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
All 24 parties make deadline
All 24 parties make deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 24 political parties rushed to file their lists of legislative candidates with the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Monday, just hours ahead of the midnight deadline, with the exception of PDI-P...
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Integrated concept imperative
Integrated concept imperativeFrom Warta KotaJakarta has its own concept of public transportation, but as was reported in the mass media lately, it has no integrated planning, so that the consequent impacts and excesses are not taken into account.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Headlines for Political Outlook - Page 15
Headlines for Political Outlook - Page 15 1. 13yop12 -- Elections really the cheapest alternative (1 x 30) Elections: An inexpensive alternative Kevin Evans 2. 13yop8 -- No more buying cats in a sack in 2004 polls(1 x 35) No more 'buying cats in a sack' in 2004 Kevin Evans3.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
1. 13yop1 -- 'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)
1. 13yop1 -- 'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1) (1 x 26) An 'ideology map' of RI politics (1) J. Soedjati Djiwandono2. 13yop2 -- 'Ideological map' in RI politics (2)(1 x 26) An 'ideology map' of RI politics J. Soedjati Djiwandono
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, December 30, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, December 30, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Documentary8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta10:00 TV Drama11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003
Mother and three children die in fire
Mother and three children die in fireHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A wooden house on Jl. Jati in Senapelan subdistrict, Riau, burned to the ground on Monday, killing five of the family members, while two others survived but suffered from serious burns to their hands and...
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Bantar Gebang to remain open
Bantar Gebang to remain openThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Coming as both a relief and a surprise, the Bekasi administration has finally decided to allow Jakarta to continue to dump its garbage at the Bantar Gebang dump for an indefinite period despite its firm refusal earlier.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Parties wait till Monday deadline
Parties wait till Monday deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is expecting an extra-heavy workload on Monday, as all 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections will rush to beat the deadline for registration of legislative candidates.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Temasek takes stake in ICICI Bank
Temasek takes stake in ICICI Bank SINGAPORE: Singapore's state investment arm Temasek Holdings bought a 5.2 percent stake in India's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, worth an estimated US$200 million, a report said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Indie and Inul reign in 2003 music scene
Indie and Inul reign in 2003 music sceneHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a blah 2002, weighed down by a lack of creativity and variety, the popular music scene yielded some refreshing surprises in 2003, with indie acts coming into their own.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Local films come back into their own
Local films come back into their ownRifan Adrian, Contributor, Jakarta Die-hard fans of every little morsel Hollywood tosses our way are probably going a bit hungry right now. At one multiplex in Central Jakarta, only one of four screens is playing an American entry.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Jakartans should deal with own waste: Expert
Jakartans should deal with own waste: ExpertP.C. Naommy The Jakarta Post JakartaThe worst of the waste crisis is perhaps over, as the Bekasi administration has softened its stance on the closure of the Bantar Gebang dump, but the extension is only a short-term solution to the city's waste problem.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
* Headlines:Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after floods 2
* Headlines:Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after floods 2 * National:Clean politician campaign kicks off 3 * City:Bantar Gebang dump site to remain open 4 * Sport:Kidd shines again as Nets overcome Pacers 82-75 5 * Opinion:Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo 6 *...
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo
Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limboFrans H. Winarta, Member of the Board of Trustees, Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), Jakarta The financial plight of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has been the subject of considerable discussion in the press in recent months.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Foreign workers demonstrate for rights in Taiwan
Foreign workers demonstrate for rights in Taiwan Agence France-Presse, Taipei Some 600 blue-collar foreign workers took to the streets Sunday in a landmark first protest for labor rights in Taiwan. Organizers said the protesters, mostly from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam,...
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Harley riders told to apologize for beating man
Harley riders told to apologize for beating manTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Responding to the beating of an innocent man by members of the Jakarta Harley Owners Group (HOG) on Saturday, chairman of the Harley Davidson Club Indonesia (HDCI) Lt. Gen.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
One tiny step forward in conservation effort
One tiny step forward in conservation effortReed Merrill, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is known around the world for its rich and beautiful natural heritage. And, sadly, the country is also known for the rapid degradation of this natural heritage.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003
Train toilets in bad way
Train toilets in bad wayFrom Warta KotaOn Dec. 2 I traveled by train to Jakarta from Purwokerto in Central Java. The executive class train departed 15 minutes late and arrived at Jakarta's Gambir station one-and-a-half hours late.