Archive: 2 October 2001
88 articles found
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bin Laden's assets to be frozen
Bin Laden's assets to be frozen Chief of the State Intelligence Body (BIN) A.M. Hendropriyono said on Monday that the government would freeze the assets of Osama bin Laden, the U.S.'s prime suspect in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America, if any were discovered in Indonesia. "If there are any, we will freeze them.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
[i]A person loses his citizenship if he joins a foreign military
A person loses his citizenship if he joins a foreign military service without prior permission from the Minister of Justice -- Article 17f of the 1958 Law on Indonesian Citizenship
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Prisoners' of Bukittinggi zoo hoping for a pardon
'Prisoners' of Bukittinggi zoo hoping for a pardon Tom Price, Contributor, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra The prisoners sit huddled on the floor of their cell while soft rain drips from the bars. Days old food lies molding in the corners on the concrete, smeared with the body waste that has nowhere else to go. With no tap or even bucket to hold water throughout the steamy afternoons, the prisoners press their lips to the floor to slurp up the rainwater as it flows between their feet.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Restore trust in the stock exchange
Restore trust in the stock exchange The credibility of the stock exchange is in jeopardy in connection with the potential loss caused by the cancellation of transactions of HM Sampoerna's shares at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX). The capital market weekly, Prospektif, mentioned that the losses suffered by investors would reach approximately Rp 70 billion.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian currencies down late on Monday
Most Asian currencies down late on Monday Barry Deely, Dow Jones, Singapore A Bank of Japan survey showing a sharp deterioration in business sentiment was the catalyst for a mild sell off in most Asian currencies Monday, with the closure of some markets and the approach of a key meeting of U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers limiting activity.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Up close and personal at press photo exhibition
Up close and personal at press photo exhibition P.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Photographers need both eyes wide open to work. Otherwise what is portrayed would not be considered as the authentic view of the photographer. Photographers indeed work with their eyes and the with the aid of modern technology. A camera is not just a tool but becomes a very important part of the photographers' eyes.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Family census in S. Sumatra
Family census in S. Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A family census as the last part of the national census conducted since 1994 is now underway in South Sumatra. The three-month project started on Oct. 1 and will end on Dec. 21 this year. Head of the provincial planned parenthood coordinating board Safarudin Gumay said on Monday that 3,000 officers were being assigned to gather information in Palembang, for their last door- to-door data taking.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military send more reinforcement troops to Ilaga
Military send more reinforcement troops to Ilaga Antara, Jayapura, Irian Jaya A small group of soldiers reached the district of Ilaga east of Puncak Jaya regency in Irian Jaya on Monday as part of a larger outfit of reinforcements being dispatched to the area to assist local forces quell disturbances instigated by a rebel group.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, October 2, 2001
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, October 2, 2001 Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama by Paguyuban Sandiwara Sunda group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Oct. 6. * Javanese Traditional Comedy - Ketoprak, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 7. * Sundanese Traditional Dance Drama, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 13.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL watches students' training
KL watches students' training MALAYSIA: Malaysian police said on Monday they were monitoring students who had received military training in Afghanistan after Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad linked them to a local militant group. A police spokesman said the government had photographs and information revealing the students' participation in military training.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Spies' work gets top bid at auction
Spies' work gets top bid at auction Heather Paterson, Associated Press, Singapore Art lovers from Singapore, Indonesia and Europe spent S$11.5 million (US$6.53 million) on Southeast Asian paintings over the weekend. Two works by German artist Walter Spies, depicting rural life in Bali, took the top prices at the Sunday auctions. Spies' 1929 work Balinese Legend pulled in S$1.55 million at a Sotheby's auction, Sotheby's Asian art specialist Mok Kim Chuan said Monday.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'We should give the U.S. conditional support'
'We should give the U.S. conditional support' Interview, Nurcholish Madjid, Jakarta The United States has asserted that it's war on terrorism is not against Islam, yet protests against the U.S. continue. The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah talked to Nurcholish Madjid, founder of the Paramadina Foundation in Jakarta by telephone while he was on a recent two-week visit to Washington. Question: We've condemned the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Turkish food festival until Oct. 6
Turkish food festival until Oct. 6 JAKARTA: State Minister for Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardika has inaugurated a Turkish festival which will run until Oct. 6. Various aspects of Turkish culture, including the country's delicious cuisine, are being highlighted during the festival, which is being held at the Sriwedari Garden Restaurant at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel, Central Jakarta. -- JP
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regent saga continues
Regent saga continues SURABAYA: Around 100 citizens of Sampang, Madura, staged a demonstration at the East Java legislature in Surabaya on Monday in protest against the installation of the newly elected regent of Sampang. The protesters demanded that the home affairs minister and the East Java governor cancel the inauguration of Fadhilah as the Sampang regent. Protest against Fadhilah's victory started last year when some groups said that he was involved in a swindle.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wamena and autonomy
Wamena and autonomy From Media Indonesia As part of Irian Jaya province, Wamena is richly endowed with natural resources such as natural gas, oil and forestry products. Unfortunately, most of its people live in poverty. The reason is that the central administration has taken much of the region's natural wealth and only an insignificant amount of it is returned to Wamena people.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
PLN confident of inking Paiton deal
PLN confident of inking Paiton deal Mochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PLN said on Monday it expected to reach a final long-term agreement with independent power producer (IPP) PT Paiton Energy by the year's end. "We expect to reach an agreement at the end of this year," PLN president Eddie Widiono told reporters prior to a working session with House of Representatives Commission VIII on science, technology and environment.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. dollar rates on Oct.01
U.S. dollar rates on Oct.01 Latest Previous %Change Yen 119.73-77 119.50-55 +0.19 Euro* 0.9120-25 0.9102-07 +0.20 Sterling* 1.4792-98 1.4724-32 +0.46 Swiss franc 1.6217-23 1.6238-42 -0.13 Canadian dollar* 1.5783-88 1.5787-97 -0.03 Australian dollar* 0.4925-30 0.4923-28 +0.04 New Zealand dollar 0.4063-68 0.4071-78 -0.20 Deutsche mark 2.1434-46 2.1476-88 -0.20 Czech koruna 37.031-68 37.247-59 -0.58 Hungary forint 281.75-24 282.08-08 -0.12 Danish krone 8.1480-00 8.1655-03 -0.21 Norwegian krone...
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati challenge: Restoring security
Megawati challenge: Restoring security Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri should explain to the public her government's stance on terrorism to erase the misperception that she is a puppet for the American government, analysts said on Monday. Bantarto Bandoro from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said that, explaining her commitment to joining global efforts to combat terrorism would be a delicate matter for Megawati.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor assures Yogyakarta is safe
Governor assures Yogyakarta is safe Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In a bid to convince foreign tourists and investors that Yogyakarta is safe and secure, Governor Hamengkubuwono X has issued a letter of guarantee -- in English -- assuring that there will be no sweeps carried out against foreigners entering or staying in the city.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia flourishes as country struggles
Indonesia flourishes as country struggles Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Political and social instability in Indonesia has created an increased interest in learning the Indonesian language and culture, a professor of Indonesian studies said here on Monday.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rice prices remain stable
Rice prices remain stable JAKARTA: Despite the recent increase in demand, rice prices at Cipinang wholesale market were stable due to their adequate supply, the market unit chief, Nasion Bhaktiono, said here on Monday. "As it is nearing the Muslim fasting month, traders have increased their supplies to anticipate the growing demand," he said, as quoted by Antara.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City councillors criticized Governor Sutiyoso on Monday for relocating an exhibition building from the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium in Senayan to the National Monument (Monas) Park, in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Immigration warns would-be 'jihad' warriors
Immigration warns would-be 'jihad' warriors Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government warned on Monday that it would revoke the citizenship of Indonesians traveling as volunteers to Afghanistan to fight against a possible American military operation. Muhamad Indra, director of supervision and enforcement at the Immigration Office, said the government would be within its rights to invoke the provisions of Article 17 of Law No.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students focus of police drive
Students focus of police drive Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to deter crimes and violence involving teenagers, the police will launch an operation targeting students, an officer said on Monday. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said the operation, code-named Kasih Saying (affection), was planned to be launched within days.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Antara/Heru Dwi
Antara/Heru Dwi EU AMBASSADOR IN ACEH European Union Ambassador to Indonesia Luk Darras talks to Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Deputy Governor Azwar Abu Bakar in Aceh. European Union countries expressed their readiness on Monday to help facilitate dialog between the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in order to find a peaceful solution to the Aceh issue.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief Suhardiman AD SEMINAR: PT Syahrir Securities president director Sjahrir (left) addresses a seminar on the Prospects of Indonesian Advertisement 2002 in Jakarta. Organized by The Jakarta Post on Monday, the seminar featured chairman of University of Indonesia's Post-Graduate Management Program Rhenald Kasali (right) and president director of Resource Productivity Center Emmanuel Subangun (center).
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eleven killed in fresh Aceh violence
Eleven killed in fresh Aceh violence Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Eleven people, including two soldiers and a 13-year-old boy, have been killed in outbreaks of violence in restive Aceh province, officials and humanitarian activists say.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hero or devil?
Hero or devil? From Bisnis Indonesia The Chinese government recently passed the death sentence on state officials proven guilty of corruption. Here in Indonesia, efforts to eradicate corruption are just bluff and empty promises. Corruptors are simply released and have virtually never been properly brought to court. Some recipients of huge, unknown grants are still at large.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. curren (4 x 8)
1. curren (4 x 8) Most Asian currencies down late on Monday A Bank of Japan survey showing a sharp deterioration in business sentiment was the catalyst for a mild sell off in most Asian currencies Monday, with the closure of some markets and the approach of a key meeting of U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers limiting activity.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Singapore Airlines (SIA), in collaboration with the Indonesian State Ministry of Tourism and Culture, invited several German tourism writers and tour operators to visit Jakarta, Tana Toraja, Bali and Lombok for eight days from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2. The airline said in a statement on Monday that the invitations were part of its efforts to promote Indonesian tourism.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief Suhardiman AD SEMINAR: PT Syahrir Securities president director Sjahrir (left) addresses a seminar on the Prospects of Indonesian Advertisement 2002 in Jakarta. Organized by The Jakarta Post on Monday, the seminar featured chairman of University of Indonesia's Post-Graduate Management Program Rhenald Kasali (right) and president director of Resource Productivity Center Emmanuel Subangun (center).
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gelbard's concern
Gelbard's concern Islam, as it is understood by its followers, is a religion of rahmatan lil'Alamin, protection and compassion for all. Rahmat means guaranteeing that there is a feeling of security and comfort. That means protecting anyone against fear, including foreigners or Americans who in this context are in Indonesia. Given this kind of understanding we hope that the threat of "sweepings" is merely a temporary outburst of emotion that will not be translated into action.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Panel taking stock of Alaska's ocean health
Panel taking stock of Alaska's ocean health Yereth Rosen, Reuters, Anchorage, Alaska Environmental strains ripple on the oceans that border Alaska. In rural stretches of the state, global warming has thinned Arctic pack ice, making travel dangerous for Native hunters. Traces of industrial pollution from distant continents is showing up in the fat of Alaska's marine wildlife and in the breast milk of Native mothers who eat a traditional diet that includes such items as seal and walrus meat.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Number of haj pilgrims down
Number of haj pilgrims down PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: South Sumatra is registering a decreased number of haj pilgrims, with this year's applicants totaling only 3,835 of the quota of 6,000 allowed to the region. According to the provincial religious affairs office, the remainder of the quota is being shared by regions facing an allocation shortage, such as Jakarta, Riau and West Sumatra.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama by Paguyuban Sandiwara Sunda group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Oct. 6. * Javanese Traditional Comedy - Ketoprak, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 7. * Sundanese Traditional Dance Drama, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 13. * Theater Perempuan - Perempuan Nagari by Komunitas Teater Perempuan Yogyakarta, 3 p.m., 8 p.m, Oct. 14.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. ZOO -- 58cm 48pt Futura Medium 7/1
1. ZOO -- 58cm 48pt Futura Medium 7/1 Brighter days wait for 'Primate Prison' of Bukittinggi? (1x35)_ 'Prisoners' of Bukittinggi zoo hoping for a pardon 2. ALASKA -- 45cm Futura Medium 5/1 Panel taking stock of Alaska's ocean health (1x42) Taking the temperature of Alaska's oceans -- WTG-BDG 36cm
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City councillors criticized Governor Sutiyoso on Monday for relocating an exhibition building from the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium in Senayan to the National Monument (Monas) Park, in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inflation up in September as rupiah falls
Inflation up in September as rupiah falls Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation was up in September due to a decline in the value of the rupiah, raising concerns that the government's 2001 single digit inflation target may not be met. The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced Monday that the consumer price index rose 0.64 percent month-on-month in September, compared to the deflation of 0.21 percent recorded in August.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks cautious, Tokyo withstands tankan
Asian stocks cautious, Tokyo withstands tankan Jennifer Chen, Agencies, Singapore Japanese shares surged two percent on Monday shrugging off yet another gloomy indicator from the world's second largest economy, as investors elsewhere braced for an expected U.S. military strike against Afghanistan. Markets in Greater China and South Korea were closed for their annual harvest festivals, giving Asian investors pause to ponder what implications a U.S.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor assures the world that Yogyakarta is safe
Governor assures the world that Yogyakarta is safe Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta In a bid to convince foreign tourists and investors that Yogyakarta is safe and secure, Governor Hamengkubuwono X has issued a letter of guarantee -- in English -- assuring that there will be no sweeps carried out against foreigners entering or staying in the city.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Beware of Golkar's strategy
Beware of Golkar's strategy From Rakyat Merdeka The Golkar party, in its politicking moves, is known to be loaded with an array of strategies, among others, by sending its members to their home towns to grab the position of governor in their regions, as can be seen from Abdullah Puteh in Aceh to start off, followed by Abdul Gafur as the governor of North Maluku province and Fadel Muhammad for Gorontalo province. It's anybody's guess as to who's next.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's changing fortunes
Tommy's changing fortunes Oct. 14, 1999: S. Jakarta District Court acquits Tommy Sept. 26 2000: Supreme Court sentences Tommy to 18 months Oct. 4, 2000: President Abdurrahman rejects Tommy's pardon request Oct. 30, 2000: Tommy's lawyers requests for case review with Supreme Court November, 2000: Tommy becomes a fugitive Oct. 1, 2001: Supreme Court acquits Tommy of graft charges
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal registration of domain name is a crime, court told
Illegal registration of domain name is a crime, court told The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The illegal registration of a domain name is a crime, not a civil matter, the president of the Singapore-based Asean Intellectual Property Association said on Monday in the first cybercrime trial here.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'We should give the U.S. conditional support'
'We should give the U.S. conditional support' The United States has asserted that it's war on terrorism is not against Islam, yet protests against the U.S. continue. The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah talked to Nurcholish Madjid, founder of the Paramadina Foundation in Jakarta by telephone while he was on a recent two-week visit to Washington. Question: We've condemned the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But some Muslims still fear a possible military attack on Afghanistan by the U.S.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bolkiah, Mahathir talk on terror
Bolkiah, Mahathir talk on terror MALAYSIA: Visiting Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday exchanged views on terrorism and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation, state media reported. "The sultan shared the prime minister's views on this matter that it should be handled holistically and comprehensively," Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said, according to the official Bernama news agency.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso catches fire for construction permit
Sutiyoso catches fire for construction permit Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors criticized Governor Sutiyoso on Monday for relocating an exhibition building from the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium in Senayan to the National Monument (Monas) Park, in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia faces gloomy economy: Expert
Indonesia faces gloomy economy: Expert Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's economic growth forecast of 5 percent for 2002 will not be achieved given that the rest of the world is heading for a recession, senior economist Syahrir said on Monday. Whereas, the world was previously only looking at a global slowdown, the Sept. 11 terrorism incident had ensured a recession, he said in a one-day seminar on Indonesia's advertising prospects organized by The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The dead tell tales at museum
The dead tell tales at museum Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of the ancient large gravestones displayed on the wall remains blank. Underneath it reads the words: This has been reserved by the Arma family. This is not a place to buy tombstones. It is actually the Museum Prasasti (Inscription Museum) on Jl. Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, October 2, 2001
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, October 2, 2001 Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama by Paguyuban Sandiwara Sunda group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Oct. 6. * Javanese Traditional Comedy - Ketoprak, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 7. * Sundanese Traditional Dance Drama, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., Oct. 13.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur opposes sweeping against Westerners
Gus Dur opposes sweeping against Westerners I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid in Denpasar on Monday, voiced his opposition to "sweeping" activities launched by several hard-line Muslim groups against U.S. citizens in Indonesia. The former leader of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) said that, according to Islamic teachings, civilian groups had no right whatsoever to undertake such action.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
108 teachers get diarrhea
108 teachers get diarrhea PANDEGLANG, Banten: Some 108 junior high school teachers in the province have suffered diarrhea after consuming contaminated food during a two-week-long workshop in a small town. Subiyah, a participant of the workshop, said numerous teachers had complained about the unhygienic food to the organizing committee of the workshop but there had been no response.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,225 -75 119,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 0 AGIS 115 -5 241,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 750 125 11,097,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 -25 27,500 Alter Abadi 65 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 230 0 5,000 Aneka Tambang 925 -25 403,000 Apac Citra 275 0 0 Aqua Golden...
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java ranks the 5th in AIDS
E. Java ranks the 5th in AIDS SURABAYA, East Java: The province of East Java has had the fifth highest increase in the transmission of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), following Irian Jaya, Riau, Yogyakarta and South Sumatra.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Migrants produce bountiful harvest
Migrants produce bountiful harvest Antara, Padang, West Sumatra West Sumatra will aim to increase its level of migrant labor as the provincial government's remittance from the supplying of around 12,000 workers to Malaysia is higher than its annual income from economic development in the province (PAD).
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL to spend US$263.8m on airports
KL to spend US$263.8m on airports Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The government is planning to spend some 1 billion ringgit (US$263.8 million) this year on airport development in East Malaysia, Bernama news agency reported, citing Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik. "The government is planning to widen the runway for the new Bintulu airport to enable it to handle bigger aircraft ...
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. BCA
1. BCA Bapepam drops inquiry into BCA share sales 2. PLN PLN confident of inking Paiton deal 3. Garuda Govt decision due on underwriting Garuda 4. Japan Feeble economy won't deter Japanese PM's reform drive 5. ECB ECB official sees bright future for European economy 6. Renaul (2x18) Renault to put brakes on output in November 7. Taiwan (2x18) Taiwan sets sights beyond WTO membership 8. US (2x20) U.S. spending up less than expected in August
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices continue slide after OPEC fails to cut supply
Oil prices continue slide after OPEC fails to cut supply Reuters, London Oil prices slumped again on Monday, adding to a 20 percent fall in the last two weeks, after OPEC exporters decided against further supply curbs as the global economy slows. European benchmark Brent crude oil futures fell 56 cents, or 2.4 percent, to US$22.70 per barrel by 1145 GMT (or 06.45 p.m Jakarta time).
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must rein in radicals
Indonesia must rein in radicals The Strait Times, Singapore Indonesia's Ulemas Council, the country's top Islamic authority, struck a discordant note when it called for jihad (holy war) against America. It grated against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's support for Washington's fight against terrorism. The ulemas' call is ill-conceived, as Indonesia is about to ratify several United Nations conventions to combat terrorism.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
DPR wants Mega's trip report
DPR wants Mega's trip report JAKARTA: The National Awakening Party (PKB) has requested that President Megawati Soekarnoputri give a detailed report of her trip to the U.S. and Japan to the House of Representatives (DPR). Yusuf Muhammad, chairman of the party's faction in the DPR, said that legislators needed to know what the President had done and obtained during the two-week official visit.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Motocross race ends in stalemate
Motocross race ends in stalemate Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra New Zealand's Peter Robert Broxholme and his Japanese rival Yuya Ozaki shared the glory at the third Asian Motocross Championship series here on Sunday. The two red-hot favorite crossers won a leg each in the two- round race at Maryland Paya Pasir circuit for a two-way tie on the top of the standings with 45 points.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Poverty project promising
Poverty project promising Thank you for publishing Murdani Usman's article Balinese artists help children to be happy in the Sept. 20 edition of The Jakarta Post, which certainly gives an insight into the lives of one of the most isolated communities in Bali. The excellent photographs help to transport the reader to this amazing and unspoilt corner of the world. If not for the initiative and enthusiasm of Matamera's Creative Director, I really didn't know how we could attain this goal.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eleven killed in fresh Aceh violence
Eleven killed in fresh Aceh violence Ibnu Mat Noor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh, Aceh Eleven people, including two soldiers and a 13-year-old boy, have been killed in outbreaks of violence in restive Aceh province, officials and humanitarian activists say.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Protest against airfares
Protest against airfares From Neraca As a frequent traveler, I was disappointed with the decision made by the state minister of communications and information to take over the task of determining airfares from the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA). I worry that this step will only interfere with flight services. INACA has implemented an appropriate fare policy by determining the highest and lowest corridors so travelers can choose the fare fixed by airline companies.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hero cemetery from East Timor
Hero cemetery from East Timor JAKARTA: The Indonesia government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is engaged in talks with the East Timor authorities in an effort to remove the remains of war heroes buried in cemeteries across East Timor, an official said on Monday. Udayana Military commander Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa said in the town of Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara on Monday that since he was assigned to his post, he has been thinking about relocating the remains of the heroes.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit
Sutiyoso under fire over exhibition building permit Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City councillors criticized Governor Sutiyoso on Monday for relocating an exhibition building from the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno sports stadium in Senayan to the National Monument (Monas) Park, in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government decision due on underwriting Garuda
Government decision due on underwriting Garuda Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will need one or two days to decide whether or not to agree on a guarantee scheme to underwrite war and terrorism insurance coverage for national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, a senior official of the Ministry of Finance has said.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Direct election
Direct election From Rakyat Merdeka The idea of implementing a direct presidential election system is currently being spotlighted by the mass media. Perhaps people have the question: how should a direct presidential election work? Some people say that if a presidential candidate wins over 50 percent of the votes, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will only officially confirm the candidate as the winner and swear in the person to the presidency.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/money
JP/17/money South Korea's trade surplus in September shrank to US$886 million from $1.8 billion a year earlier due to slowing exports, officials said Monday. September exports slumped 16.6 percent to $12.6 billion said the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. -- AFP In a bid to cut pollution, the Singapore government said Monday that it will give tax rebates to owners of cars run on natural gas.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'We should give the U.S. conditional support'
'We should give the U.S. conditional support' The United States has asserted that it's war on terrorism is not against Islam, yet protests against the U.S. continue. The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah talked to Nurcholish Madjid, founder of the Paramadina Foundation in Jakarta by telephone while he was on a recent two-week visit to Washington. Question: We've condemned the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But some Muslims still fear a possible military attack on Afghanistan by the U.S.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'We should give the U.S. conditional support'
'We should give the U.S. conditional support' The United States has asserted that it's war on terrorism is not against Islam, yet protests against the U.S. continue. The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah talked to Nurcholish Madjid, founder of the Paramadina Foundation in Jakarta by telephone while he was on a recent two-week visit to Washington. Question: We've condemned the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But some Muslims still fear a possible military attack on Afghanistan by the U.S.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. dollar rates on Oct.01
U.S. dollar rates on Oct.01 Latest Previous %Change Yen 119.73-77 119.50-55 +0.19 Euro* 0.9120-25 0.9102-07 +0.20 Sterling* 1.4792-98 1.4724-32 +0.46 Swiss franc 1.6217-23 1.6238-42 -0.13 Canadian dollar* 1.5783-88 1.5787-97 -0.03 Australian dollar* 0.4925-30 0.4923-28 +0.04 New Zealand dollar 0.4063-68 0.4071-78 -0.20 Deutsche mark 2.1434-46 2.1476-88 -0.20 Czech koruna 37.031-68 37.247-59 -0.58 Hungary forint 281.75-24 282.08-08 -0.12 Danish krone 8.1480-00 8.1655-03 -0.21 Norwegian krone...
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor assures the world that Yogyakarta is safe
Governor assures the world that Yogyakarta is safe Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta In a bid to convince foreign tourists and investors that Yogyakarta is safe and secure, Governor Hamengkubuwono X has issued a letter of guarantee -- in English -- assuring that there will be no sweeps carried out against foreigners entering or staying in the city.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to introduce critical learning
Government to introduce critical learning Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will allow schools to choose their history textbooks and teach all the conflicting versions in class so as to allow students to learn critically about various events in the past, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems during the printing process, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in some parts of Central Java, East Java, Bali, West and East Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Irian Jaya and Sumatra on Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam drops inquiry into BCA share
Bapepam drops inquiry into BCA share Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has unexpectedly dropped an investigation into suspected manipulation of PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) share prices, citing that it lacked evidence to justify prosecution. Bapepam chairman Herwidayatmo said on Monday that although BCA trading patterns looked suspicious, the agency had found no proof of improper conduct.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
BLBI files missing from Attorney General's Office
BLBI files missing from Attorney General's Office The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) claimed on Monday it had lost files relating to the misuse of and irregularities concerning the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) scheme so that it could not carry out any further investigations into the case.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wanted: Less powerful regents
Wanted: Less powerful regents PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Many governors want the autonomy law, which has been in force only for less than a year, revised because it allows legal uncertainties, a senior official has said. H.M. Hatta Mustafa, a member of the People's Consultative Assembly, said the law allows authorities of the central, provincial and regency administrations to overlap. The law, which aims at decentralizing government power, gives more authority to the regencies.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct. 2
Rupiah Rates Oct. 2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court says Tommy is not guilty
Supreme Court says Tommy is not guilty Tiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a surprising move, the Supreme Court overturned on Monday an earlier conviction and 18-month prison sentence passed down on former president Soeharto's fugitive son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. Supreme Court deputy chief M. Taufiq, one of the review justices, said that the court overturned the ruling against Tommy because new evidence had emerged.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Kasih, 45 MM, 2 cols, 4 X 20
1. Kasih, 45 MM, 2 cols, 4 X 20 Police take operation into the classroom to keep students away from violence, drugs 2. UPC - 24 pt 3 cols, 1 lines, 1 x 24 Poverty alleviation program alarms the poor 3. Museum - 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2 x 21 The dead tell tales at Inscription Museum 4. Cyber - 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 line, 1x 32 Court hears illegal registration of domain name is a crime Illegal registration of domain name is a crime, court told GR. Jakarta: 7 items
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Audit body seeks to shed
Audit body seeks to shed image of toothless tiger Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), smeared a toothless tiger, is seeking a legal basis to have dishonest officials punished for providing false information or for refusing to disclose their wealth to the public. Deputy KPKPN Chairman Muchayat said on Monday that the KPKPN had drafted a bill on the amendment of Law No.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi Ramelan comes to AGO at last
Rahardi Ramelan comes to AGO at last JAKARTA: Former minister of trade and industry and also former chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan eventually complied with a summons for questioning issued by the Attorney General's Office on Monday after having ignored it several times in the past.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni Australia catching 'compassion-fatigue' Dewi Anggraeni Journalist and novelist Melbourne, Australia It has been proven, over and over again, that when times are hard, people close ranks, generosity evaporates, and those outside -- especially the ones without any political string to pull -- are the first casualty. 2.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ibnu Mat Noor
Ibnu Mat Noor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Seven people were killed as Army troops and police personnel clashed with members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in separate incidents on Thursday. Both the Indonesian Military and GAM acknowledged the clashes on Friday. Chief of the security and order operation Adj. Comr. Agus Dwiyanto said on Friday that Army troops raided a GAM base in the village of Keude Dua in Idi district, East Aceh.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Preschools reopen after HMFD outbreak
Preschools reopen after HMFD outbreak JAKARTA: Preschools closed last week due to hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) reopened on Monday, with teachers and school staff examining students for symptoms of the sickness. The Kinderland preschool in North Jakarta, which was closed on Sept. 26 after seven affected children were discovered, had fumigated and sterilized the school building and its immediate surroundings over the course of five days and commenced activities on Monday.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Poverty program alarms the poor
Poverty program alarms the poor Hundreds of poor people from across Jakarta staged a peaceful rally on Monday at the World Bank building, protesting an alleged misinterpretation of the poverty alleviation program being initiated by the World Bank (WB) and the United Nations (UN).
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Singing Contest 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Children's Tales 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 Music 10:00 News 10:30 TV Drama Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Tue, 02 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two bank robbers shot to death
Two bank robbers shot to death SEMARANG, Central Java: Two of seven people suspected of robbing a city branch of Bank Panin here on Sunday, were shot to death for resisting police arrest. Sr. Comr. Halba R. Nugroho, chief of the Semarang Municipal Police, said here on Monday the two, identified as Lasmono from Kendal and Legiyo from Mijen, were shot for trying to escape when the police were apprehending them while the five others were already under arrest.