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Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Governor and
Governor and the council From Warta Kota In the last few weeks, I have carefully followed reports about "the benefits" that Governor Sutiyoso and members of the Jakarta City Council enjoy. Sutiyoso has even promised to give up all of the facilities he enjoys.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
IBRA launches Rp 76t bad loan sale
IBRA launches Rp 76t bad loan saleDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, has opened bidding for its sale of bad loans worth a nominal Rp 76 trillion (about US$830 million), which it took over from the banking system after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisisIBRA said in...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Angkasa Pura II intensifies efforts towards privatization
Angkasa Pura II intensifies efforts towards privatizationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II expects to spin off the Soekarno-Hatta international airport by the end of this month to clear the way for the privatization of the country's largest airport.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
b]Boxer dies after being KO-ed: Yohanes Franciscus, knocked
b]Boxer dies after being KO-ed: Yohanes Franciscus, knocked unconscious in a nontitle junior flyweight boxing bout on Tuesday, died on Thursday at 6.55 p.m. at Graha Medica hospital, according to Antara.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
WiKa to issue Rp200b in bond
WiKa to issue Rp200b in bond JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned construction company PT Wijaya Karya, or Wika, will issue up to Rp 200 billion in bonds, the Surabaya Stock Exchange said Thursday.Wika will use 50 percent of the proceeds as working capital, 40 percent to help refinance maturing bonds,...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Int'l rights group appeals for leniency for men death row
Int'l rights group appeals for leniency for men death rowThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights group Amnesty International appealed on Thursday to the Indonesian government to spare the lives of six men on death row.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Jakarta eyes Rp 34t investment
Jakarta eyes Rp 34t investmentNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite failing to reach its target for approved investment last year, the Jakarta administration is optimistic that greater approved investment will be obtained this year.Last year, Jakarta set a target of Rp 28.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1 x 32
1 x 32 Arming of Medan civil servants slammed JP/5/padang2 x 21 Senior councillor held in graft case in Padang JP/5/Hutan2 x 23 'Central govt not serious about forestry management' JP/5/cumb2 x 21 Agribusiness scam hits Lampung, Rp300b lost
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Govt to introduce stimulus for component makers
Govt to introduce stimulus for component makersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The government is considering introducing another stimulus package this year to lure foreign component makers into the country to support the development of the country's manufacturing industries, such as...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUS
ADVERTORIAL: SUNDAY - FOCUSDome's earlier presence in Indonesia started when it established an outlet in Ratu Plaza, South Jakarta, in 2000. The presence of Dome has won the hearts of cafe enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee and gourmet food in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issues
Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issuesNeles Tebay, The Jakarta Post, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, Rome It is important to launch a diplomatic approach to the governments of the foreign countries for defending the territorial integrity of Indonesia, including Papua.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
* Headlines: Govt to go ahead with plan to divide Papua2
* Headlines: Govt to go ahead with plan to divide Papua2 * National:Three students injured in clash with police 4 * Archipelago: Arming of Medan civil servants slammed 5 * Opinion:Reforming the RI educational system7 * City: Officials blamed for not issuing flood warning8 * Sports: Fowler takes...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
City to use 700 animal inspectors
City to use 700 animal inspectors JAKARTA: The City Husbandry, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Agency will deploy 700 inspectors to ensure that cattle to be slaughtered during the upcoming Idul Adha holiday are clean and disease-free.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
E. Java youths promote religious tolerance
E. Java youths promote religious toleranceDamar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java Its image tainted by the suspected involvement of radical youths in the deadly Bali and Makassar bombings last year, Islam in Indonesia may take consolation in some Muslim youths who have...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Woman faces 15 years for fish bombs
Woman faces 15 years for fish bombs BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A 45-year old woman, Hamidah, has been charged with assembling bombs that were to be used for fishing and could face 15 years in prison if found guilty.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Indonesians' life expectancy among lowest in Southeast Asia
Indonesians' life expectancy among lowest in Southeast Asia Indonesians' life expectancy is among the lowest in Southeast Asia because most cannot afford medical services, a health ministry official said Thursday.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Message from Country Manager
Message from Country ManagerSriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
1. Neles -- Glancing at the Papuan supporting groups in foreign
1. Neles -- Glancing at the Papuan supporting groups in foreign countries 2 X 23 Campaigns for Papua: Myriad concerns, issues Neles Tebay Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome 2. Dawn2 -- Joining hands across borders 1 X 30 Bridging borders to stop war Zubeida Mustafa The Dawn Karachi
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
UNHCR clarifies
UNHCR clarifies The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Regional Office in Jakarta would like to clarify a number of inaccuracies published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 29 and Jan. 31 on the role of UNHCR regarding Iraqi asylum seekers in Indonesia.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Petrokimia crashes at home to PSM
Petrokimia crashes at home to PSMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champ Petrokimia Gresik lost 2-1 at home to PSM Makassar in their Indonesian soccer league match in Gresik, East Java, on Thursday.Brazilian Rodrigo Santos put the home side in front in the 25th minute, but PSM responded three...
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
'We have no other choice, but to stay'
'We have no other choice, but to stay' The National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) has forecasted that heavy rains will pour down on the city until Feb. 25. Massive flooding, like last year's, might hit the city again, it said.
Fri, 07 Feb 2003
Three students wounded in clash near Mega's house
Three students wounded in clash near Mega's houseZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three students were injured when thousands of student protesters clashed with police about 300 meters away from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Stage rallies
Stage rallies without anarchyFrom Koran Tempo The government's decision to simultaneously hike the fuel and utility prices has met with a strong reaction, not only from politicians but also from students, non-governmental organizations, workers, businesspeople and public transportation drivers, all...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Minister considers ordering revote
Minister considers ordering revoteOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has hinted at proposing a revote for the new governor of Lampung, in what is being dubbed a political plot to bar a dissentious member of President Megawati...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Filipinos and Indonesians most 'romantically expressive' via SMS
Filipinos and Indonesians most 'romantically expressive' via SMSAssociated Press, Manila Filipinos and Indonesians are the most "romantically expressive" in the region when using mobile phone messages, according to a recent survey commissioned by a mobile phone manufacturer.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
1. SIAGA: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. SIAGA: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Residents told to prepare for floods 2. MEGA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental election 3. HOTEL: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Council finds graft under hotel carpet 4.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Indonesia Heritage Year celebrates diversity
Indonesia Heritage Year celebrates diversitySri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Indonesia has long been recognized as a paradise of diverse heritage, although not everyone seems to realize that or feel moved enough to keep it preserved.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Problematic issues may hold up electoral bill once again
Problematic issues may hold up electoral bill once againKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The endorsement of the electoral bill may be delayed again as the factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) have still not reached an agreement on which institution the General Elections...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth
Setting priorities to ensure RI's growthAndrew Steer, World Bank, Country Director for Indonesia The annual meeting of Indonesia's government and the country's major international donors, which took place in Bali last week, saw a picture of the country that is considerably more complex -- and quite...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Bukit Sentul's broken promises
Bukit Sentul's broken promises We'd like to express our disappointment at having bought a house in Sentul, and especially for having experienced poor after-sales service and sales representatives who made empty promises.On Saturday, Jan.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Marine development destroying coastal environment
Marine development destroying coastal environmentThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The images of sparkling and pristine sandy beaches have for years lured tourists from around the world to Bali.With around 470 kilometers of shoreline, the sea plays a very significant role in the social and religious...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Corning wins PGN's contract
Corning wins PGN's contract NEW YORK: Corning Inc. won a contract to supply undersea optical cables to a state-owned gas company in Indonesia.A Corning spokeswoman wouldn't disclose the value the contract, although she said it was "relatively small.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Senayan takeover by city could prompt envy
Senayan takeover by city could prompt envy JAKARTA: Minister/State Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Wednesday that the intention of the city administration to take over the management of the Bung Karno sports complex and the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran could create envy and prompt other regions...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
'135,000 Indonesians lost jobs in 2002'
'135,000 Indonesians lost jobs in 2002' JAKARTA: A total of 135,421 Indonesian workers lost their jobs last year, a 34 percent rise on the previous year, a manpower official said Wednesday.,Muzni Tambusai, director general for industrial relations, told a parliamentary commission that his office...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental election
Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental electionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The director of a local non-governmental organization (NGO) said on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri's signature was forged in order for a candidate to win support from his party in the...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Lay offs surge by 34% in 2002
Lay offs surge by 34% in 2002 JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration reported on Wednesday a 34 percent increase in the number of workers laid off throughout 2002, or 135,421 more unemployed Indonesians compared to 2001.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your meetings incentives conferences events (MICE) most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Flood, landslides to hit 32 towns
Flood, landslides to hit 32 townsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With more heavy rains expected to fall, the government warned on Wednesday that flooding and landslides would occur within the next week in 32 regencies and municipalities in Java, southern Sumatra, Kalimantan, and...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
U.S.-led war on Iraq could coause 'complications', says Singapore
U.S.-led war on Iraq could coause 'complications', says SingaporeAgence France-Presse, Singapore A U.S.-led military strike against Iraq could cause 'complications' for Southeast Asian states with large Muslim populations if the conflict was perceived as a war on Islam, a top Singapore official...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Scholars hope to reduce water turbidity
Scholars hope to reduce water turbidity JAKARTA: Postgraduate students in the Civilian Engineering Department at the University of Indonesia began on Wednesday a one-year research project to find an environmentally friendly technology to help reduce the turbidity of tap water.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on IraqSimon Cameron-Moore Reuters Putrajaya, MalaysiaAny U.S.-led attack on Iraq risks fanning Muslim feelings of persecution and creating a new generation of would-be al-Qaeda members, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned in an...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
NHK sued for disputed footage
NHK sued for disputed footage JAKARTA: A former employee of Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan's biggest and only public television station, has filed a civil suit against the company for allegedly engineering fish bombings off Baranglompo Island, South Sulawesi in 1997.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003Exhibitions* Photo, The Greatest Love For All, by five Bali's leading photographes, Agus Pande, Murdani Usman, Toto Parwatha, Rama Surya, Ulung Wicaksono, at Center Stage, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. until Feb. 14, Contact: Deddy (Tel.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Price reduction not enough
Price reduction not enough From Koran TempoThe fuel and utility price hikes have triggered nationwide protests from different sectors in society, demanding the lowering of these prices and also the replacement of the national leaders.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
JP/13/WB
JP/13/WBWB urges speedier legal and governance reformsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta World Bank country director Andrew Steer said on Tuesday it was now time for the Indonesian government to take the political resolve it had demonstrated in its sound macroeconomic management and its prompt response to...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Appeal to politicians
Appeal to politiciansFrom Media Indonesia Recently many politicians have been giving the Megawati administration a rap over the knuckles, particularly with regards her policy to hike fuel prices and utility rates.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Is anyone capabale of running this country?
Is anyone capabale of running this country?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Indonesia's tragedy is a crisis of leadership, I wrote in this newspaper in October 1998. Alas, we are now going through the worst stage of leadership crisis since the resignation of president Soeharto in...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Three more killed as flooding spreads
Three more killed as flooding spreadsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flash floods have swept over parts of Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan, killing at least three people in Bengkulu and paralyzing public transportation in Riau and West Java.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Gallstone treatment made simpler
Gallstone treatment made simplerTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people have died due to incorrect diagnosis when all the time they simply had gallstones, a condition that is actually easy to cure, a professor of medicine says.Internist Laurentius A.