Archive: 20 October 2001
83 articles found
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam
219 anthrax cases cured in Vietnam VIETNAM: Doctors have diagnosed 219 people infected with anthrax in Vietnam over the past five years, but all were cured, an official in Hanoi said on Friday. Most of the patients, mainly from northern mountainous provinces populated by ethnic minority groups, contracted anthrax by eating animals which had died from the disease, the official from the Central Hygiene and Epidemiology Institute said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A joint sponsorship?
A joint sponsorship? I refer to the article in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 12, 2001 titled WHO names tennis star Angie as one of its health champions. I cannot understand the rationale and criteria behind the World Health Organization's (WHO) decision to appoint Angelique Widjaja to a six-month contract as one of the youth ambassadors promoting a healthy lifestyle among young people. If I may quote correctly, one of her duties is to encourage young people not to start smoking.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tebet holds anti-sweeping call
Tebet holds anti-sweeping call JAKARTA: Residents of Tebet in South Jakarta along with local administration and security authorities held a gathering on Friday to make a stand against sweeping campaigns on foreigners, reports said. The people also pledged to protect the foreigners living in Tebet area, private television station SCTV reported. Tebet is home to many expatriates. Americans, British nationals as well as Japanese and Dutch expatriates were among the foreigners staying in Tebet area.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P House chairmanship
PDI-P House chairmanship JAKARTA: Legislator Roy B.B. Janis was elected chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) faction in the House of Representatives on Friday, replacing Arifin Panigoro. Janis's election ended the long-delayed leadership reshuffle within the faction, which is a major contributor to the internal bickering that the nation's largest political party is well known for. Panigoro, an oil tycoon, enjoys the support of party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah to visit Aceh next month
Hamzah to visit Aceh next month JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz will visit strife-torn Aceh province early in November in a bid to continue dialog with the Acehnese community, reports said on Friday. Acehnese figure Ismail Hasan Metareum, a former chairman of the Islamic-based United Development Party (PPP), told the media after meeting Hamzah at the vice presidential residence on Jl.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VP
Stop demos, offer food, prayers to Afghans: VP The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz asked Muslim groups to stop anti- U.S. protests because President Megawati Soekarnoputri had already accommodated their aspirations in her Oct. 14, 2001 statement. "So I ask you to stop the anti-Western demonstrations," Hamzah, who is also chairman of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP), said while inaugurating Baitul Rahman Mosque in East Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The rains are coming
The rains are coming The utter confusion that crippled Jakarta's traffic system earlier this week was not a first for the Indonesian capital in recent years. It was, however, assuredly one of the worst. In several parts of the city, motorists were trapped for hours in traffic snarls so huge it took them hours to travel a distance of little more than a kilometer. With traffic crawling or brought to a total standstill, impatient motorists tried to outflank one another, thereby adding to the chaos.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stage
Modern 'wayang' to grace Jakartan stage Tarko Sudiarno, Contributor, Yogyakarta Despite the many modern stage performances on offer in Indonesia, wayang kulit (leather shadow puppet) can still find a special spot in the hearts of its fans. Some say the traditional show is no longer popular, abandoned even by the audience of its birthplace in Yogyakarta and Surakarta. But in reality, every show, especially those that feature a renowned dalang (puppeteer), still attracts a large audience.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of Yogyakarta
Poland's old city Cracow expected to become sister city of Yogyakarta Oei Eng Goan, The Jakarta Post, Cracow As a country that has a myriad of historical relics and dozens of nature reserves, Poland is indeed an attractive land for tourists. Poland's old city of Cracow (also spelled Krakow), its Wieliczka Salt Mine and Bialowieska Forest are listed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's record of world heritage sites.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law
Oil executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta A top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests. "The bill fails to accommodate business interests. I'm afraid that oil and gas investment in the country will slump because of it," A.R.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Oct. 31. * Painting by Arfial Arsad Hakim and Budie AZ, Galeri Cipta 2, (TIM), Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Oct. 26.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man stabbed to death in police raid
Man stabbed to death in police raid KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Forty-one-year-old La Mulia was stabbed to death at Marhum Bau-bau seaport, Buton, upon arrival from Ambon on Thursday. The victim was stabbed by an unidentified man after he refused to allow his bag to be examined by local police. "The victim died in the Baubau General Hospital and the body was sent to his relatives in Buton for burial," said a policeman. Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in
Shorter work hours: Textile and garment companies operating in Bandung and Majalaya, West Java, have cut their employees' work hours over the past two weeks due to a drop in orders from the United States and European countries, an executive said. Page 2 Oil and gas law criticized: A top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.19
Rupiah Rates Oct.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
AGO seeks permission to summon Akbar
AGO seeks permission to summon Akbar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office will submit a request to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday seeking her permission to summon and question House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his alleged role in a graft case involving State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Annoying Australia
Annoying Australia Australia again! That white-skinned country to the south of Indonesia behaves like a brat. This time, Australia is annoying us just because President Megawati has made a little change in her stance regarding the U.S. attack on Afghanistan. Megawati said she could not accept a country's attack on another for whatever reason. Even without mentioning the country, we know that she was referring to the U.S. Howard is different from his predecessor, Paul Keating.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Caltex refuses to damn U.S., allies
Caltex refuses to damn U.S., allies Gema Setara, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) rejected condemning the military strikes launched by the United States and its allies on Afghanistan, saying that it could not make a political decision because it was a business institution.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police receives bomb threat
Police receives bomb threat JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police Headquarters received a bomb threat on Friday, prompting police to evacuate visitors from the city's vehicle registration office to allow the Gegana bomb squad to conduct a search. A duty officer at the police administration office, Brig. Aji Pranoto, received the threat by telephone at 2:15 p.m, and quickly asked visitors to evacuate the office located on the fourth floor, said Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur
Aceh refugees stranded in Cianjur CIANJUR, West Java: At least ten families of Acehnese refugees who face an uncertain future in Cianjur, West Java, are in desperate need of financial assistance from local authorities. Ucu Rachmat, a local community leader, called on the local administration and the regency legislature to pay adequate attention to the refugees since they had resorted to begging within the local community to survive.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business
Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The massive anti-U.S. demonstration on Friday shattered the hopes of a more conducive atmosphere which had started to emerge over the past few days among businesspeople.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25%
API sees 2001 textile export to drop by 25% Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) on Friday said it expected the country's 2001 textile export to decline by 25 percent from US$8.2 billion last year particularly due to an economic slowdown in the main U.S. market.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Asia (3x14)
1. Asia (3x14) Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times 2. BI (3x12) BI to maintain tight monetary policy 3. OECD (2x18) OECD to slash 2002 growth prospects 4. Bank (2x18) Thai banks' earnings below forecasts 5. Japan freezes Taliban accounts
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalists
Public relations officers annoyed by bogus journalists Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several public relations officers have lodged complaints with the Press Council over the unrestrained activities of hundreds of bogus journalists, who attempt to intimidate professionals for money. The complaints were raised in a meeting attended by journalists and representatives of press organizations, public relations companies and other public groups on Thursday.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tie
Pelti to field young players for 2002 Davis Cup tie Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the chances of winning slim to say the least, Indonesia is being urged to field a young team in its Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 Davis Cup tie in New Zealand next February. "It is quite obvious that Indonesia is two classes below New Zealand based on the 2001 Davis Cup results.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three white tigers dead
Three white tigers dead The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former employee of the Ragunan Zoo disclosed on Friday that three white tiger cubs died last month due to what he claims was improper care and feeding by handlers of the rare animals. Nadi Sanjaya, a former employee, made the statement to city council members as he complained that he had been wrongfully demoted by the zoo management.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Salute to 'TVRI'
Salute to 'TVRI' From Warta Kota Every Sunday evening, TVRI airs a refreshing, interesting and entertaining program called "Dansa Yo Dansa" (Let's Dance). The live show, presented by Kris Biantoro, a famous entertainer and emcee in this country, plays an important role in enlivening the program, and helps in entertaining dozens of pairs of dance buffs. These fans are seen to be enthusiastically enjoying the rhythms of dance songs that are played one after the other.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Opposition leader's car stolen
Opposition leader's car stolen MALAYSIA: Thieves on Friday stole a car belonging to Malaysian opposition leader Azizah Ismail, the wife of jailed former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim, from right outside her home in a Kuala Lumpur suburb. Azizah, who heads Parti Keadilan Nasional and leads the opposition front, said a witness saw two men stop their car outside her home. One got out, took out a key and drove off in the 10-year-old Mitsubishi Pajero in broad daylight.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's deceptive discount?
Telkom's deceptive discount? From Kompas Each time the country celebrates its Independence Day, state- owned telecommunications company Telkom offers a discount on the installation of telephone lines. Although we have registered for a telephone, when Telkom gave out the 55 percent discount and then 56 percent, we still had to wait. How much longer do we have to wait until we are connected?
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be
A declaration of support for Washington's campaign will be the centerpiece of the weekend APEC summit, but officials said on Friday the final text of the communique had not yet been settled.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai
Megawati should meet with Islamic leaders, including the kyai and strengthen their voice to balance the disproportionate media attention being given to the "hardliners."
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times
Asia govts turn big spenders in bad economic times Jennifer Chen, Reuters, Singapore Malaysia became the latest in a long line of Asian governments trying to spend their way out of recession by announcing one of the region's most expensive fiscal stimulus packages on Friday. Neighbor Singapore has been even more generous with a package worth a full seven percent of the city-state's entire annual output.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for
The Malaysian government has slashed its expectations for economic growth this year to between 1 percent and 2 percent because of the recent terrorist attacks in the United States, the finance ministry said Friday. But despite the uncertainty surrounding global economic recovery following the Sept. 11 attacks, the finance ministry said in the report that it projects Malaysia's economic growth to be between 4 percent to 5 percent next year, driven primarily by the domestic economy. -- AP
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONI
Best athletes deserve training privilege: KONI Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) will give the athletes that have the greatest medal-winning chances the privilege of training overseas for next year's Asian Games. National training director Imron ZS told reporters on Friday that the special treatment was aimed at improving Indonesia's performance at the quadrennial sporting event, to be held in Pusan, South Korea.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials make use of media
Officials make use of media From Koran Tempo I was astonished to read a news story titled Government warns Freeport and learn that Director General for Geological and Mineral Resources Wimpie S. Tjejep apparently sent a letter of warning to PT Freeport Indonesia in regard to environmental matters. Yet, the president director of PT Freeport Indonesia Adrianto Machribie reportedly has not received such a letter.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands stage anti-U.S. rally
Thousands stage anti-U.S. rally The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several thousand members from the Muslim-based Justice Party (PK) participated on Friday afternoon in a rally here to condemn the U.S. bombardment of Afghanistan. The demonstration was led by the party's president Hidayat Nurwahid. It was also attended by the party's executives including Salim Segaf Al Jufri, Nasir Zein, Annies Matta and Daud Rasyid. The protesters began their rally at 1 p.m.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes
Singapore govt woos voters as opposition fumes Reuters Singapore Singapore's ruling party began courting voters on Friday with its 36-year record and promises of more spending as opposition parties slammed the government for giving scant notice of the election on Nov. 3. Opposition parties, which hold just two of parliament's 83 seats, also complained about a new electoral map with more five- and six-seat wards that will tax their cash and candidates.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra says
Refugees stance does not hamper ties with Jakarta, Canberra says Peter O'Connor, Associated Press, Canberra The Australian government claimed on Friday it was making progress with Indonesia in agreements to stop people smuggling, despite reports the issue had led to a breakdown in cooperation.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The number of becak (pedicab) drivers operating in the West Java coastal town of Cirebon has increased drastically over the last three years, a researcher has revealed. "The influx of becak drivers from Jakarta has contributed to the situation," Abdullah Ali of the State-run Islamic Studies Institute (STAIN) in Cirebon said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support
Bush was to pursue his diplomatic offensive to rally support for the war on terrorism on Saturday with a host of bilateral meetings with Asia-Pacific leaders. Bush, here to enlist APEC members in the coalition behind U.S.-led reprisals for September 11 terror strikes, was to meet with leaders of Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Brunei, Peru, and Singapore. Aides were guarded about what the U.S. leader would ask each nation to contribute to the war to eradicate global terrorism.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students protest fuel shortage in Manado
Students protest fuel shortage in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Hundreds of students of Manado University staged a demonstration, demanding local authorities and the state-owned Pertamina solve the fuel shortage that has affected the province over the last two weeks. The students also asked local police to conduct a raid on those who were hoarding fuel, thereby causing the fuel shortage and the subsequent price hike.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24
1. Shop: 4 cols, 2 line, 2x 24 Protest dashes retailers' hopes for better business 2. Ragunan - 1 col, 4 lines. 4x 6 Three white tigers dead 3. Levy: 1x 24 Collection of levies halted
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang halts illegal levies
Tangerang halts illegal levies Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang municipal administration agreed on Friday to temporarily stop collecting a road use levy imposed on truck drivers following the attacks on 16 collection booths by angry drivers. "The levies have been halted for an unspecified amount of time. The administration will reevaluate the system and the security factors," administration spokesman Hery Kusnady told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Car thief shot to death in Jambi
Car thief shot to death in Jambi JAMBI: A car thief identified as Yah, 24, was shot dead in Tanjung Jabung for resisting arrest on Friday. Adj. Sr. Comr. Suedi Husein, chief of the Tanjung Jabung Police precinct, said police shot the suspect when he tried to escape. "The suspect tried to escape when the police took him to locate the other suspects," he said. He added that police were pursuing other suspects identified as Edi, 14, Udin, 21, Dodi, 22, Sul, 15 and Yus, 14.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' runs ads in age of competition
'TVRI' runs ads in age of competition Luas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta While four budding commercial television stations are counting the days ahead a deadline for their maiden broadcast at the end of October, Indonesian state television TVRI made a surprising move by defying a 20-year ban on running television commercials. The 39-year-old station issued a 128-page guide for advertisers and advertising agencies to run commercials at the end of September.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN urged to supervise WTC justice
UN urged to supervise WTC justice JAKARTA: Several Indonesian religious figures urged the United Nations on Friday to assume authority for cases relating to the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11, to ensure the enforcement of both national and international laws. "If needed, entrust the cases to the international court to ensure justice," John Palinggi, general secretary of the Indonesian Religious Brotherhood and Social Interaction Body (Bisma), said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatran activists protest sand mining
N. Sumatran activists protest sand mining Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Activists warned authorities in North Sumatra about the possibility of environmental damage following a plan to extract sand from the province's eastern coastal areas to Malaysia and Singapore, saying it could hasten coastal erosion and consequent flooding on the mainland.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ASIP
JP/5/ASIP ASIP A. HASANI, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Passing silverware shops along the narrow streets of the ancient town of Kota Gede -- in the southeast of downtown Yogyakarta -- will always remind Jumali of his previous silvercraft business, which no longer exists following the monstrous blow of the economic crisis in early 1998.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 67,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 11,500 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin's firm hit by complaints
Thaksin's firm hit by complaints THAILAND: A cellular phone company founded by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being bombarded with complaints from users for overcharging, a senator said in Bangkok on Friday. Siriwan Prasachaksatru, who heads a Senate committee dealing with consumer rights, said she found the company didn't charge customers according to the advertised rates. In Thailand, callers pay 3 baht (6 U.S.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Workers extorted by taxi drivers
Workers extorted by taxi drivers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Ten women workers who arrived at the Selaparang airport in Matraman, East Lombok from Malaysia were forced to pay exorbitant fares taxi drivers on their way home on Thursday. Lilik Madyono, president of PT Amestara Raya Corp., said on Friday that the ten workers complained that they were forced to pay Rp 75,000 each when they took three taxies to transport them from the airport to East Lombok.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Executive criticizes oil and gas law
Executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests. "The bill fails to accommodate business interests. I'm afraid that oil and gas investment in the country will slump because of it," A. R.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House rushes to complete budget
House rushes to complete budget Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators worked overtime on Friday to complete the crucial deliberation of the government-proposed 2002 state budget by the Saturday deadline. "If we can't complete this (on time), it could create new uncertainty that would be damaging to the economic recovery process ....
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt support for 'Blue Sky' project may spark protest
Govt support for 'Blue Sky' project may spark protest Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist has expressed fears that the government's plan to exempt taxis fueled by natural gas from import duty as part of the effort to promote clean energy usage could violate free trade principles and spark protests from other countries.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI yet to respond to anthrax threat
RI yet to respond to anthrax threat Annastashya Emmanuelle and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the anthrax attacks in the United States, the government has yet to take any special precautions against the possibility of such attacks being repeated here.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 67,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 11,500 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Textile, garment firms reduce work hours
Textile, garment firms reduce work hours Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Textile and garment companies operating in Bandung and Majalaya, West Java, have cut their employees' work hours over the past two weeks due to a drop in orders from the United States and European countries, an executive said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Budget debate delayed due to Golkar anniversary
Budget debate delayed due to Golkar anniversary Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee surprisingly decided to delay until Monday the completion of the crucial 2002 budget debate out of respect for the Golkar Party anniversary. The House initially set a Saturday deadline to pave the way for the approval of the budget on Oct. 23.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
checked by simon 19/10/01
checked by simon 19/10/01 WTC tragedy affects jewelry business in Bali Rita A. Widiadana, I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar There has never been a slower period for Bali's jewelry industry than today, following the World Trade Center tragedy last month and the U.S -led strikes against Afghanistan. Like it or not, the tragedy, which has paralyzed the global travel industry, has had a tremendous impact on tourism in Bali.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
30,000 Muslims to attend mass prayer: The Indonesian Ulemas
30,000 Muslims to attend mass prayer: The Indonesian Ulemas Council's (MUI) Surakarta branch, supported by 40 local Muslim organizations, plans to hold a mass prayer involving between 30,000 and 50,000 Muslims in a stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on Sunday. The prayer's coordinator, M. Hari Mulyadi, said on Friday that the gathering was to express solidarity for the plight of Muslims in Afghanistan. -- Antara
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
By Christiani Tumelap
By Christiani Tumelap Contributor The Jakarta Post Gold jewelry saved Martha, 38, and her husband, Doni, 40, during the peak of the country's economic crisis in early 1998 when both lost their jobs as a secretary and a banker. Martha sold her gold jewelry to cover their household needs and her hospital expenses for the delivery of her second child.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Press urged to prioritized vital national interests
Press urged to prioritized vital national interests Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media observers voiced concern on Friday about the tendency for the media to misuse its new-found freedom to sensationalize stories in order to boost its readership. They said that the media ought to have focused on issues of national importance that would help produce an atmosphere conducive for Indonesia to regain the strength to recover from the economic crisis.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt must focus on majority of Muslim voices
Govt must focus on majority of Muslim voices The voice of the mainstream among Muslims has not been adequately conveyed here, despite the fact that Islam in Indonesia has a tolerant face, says Azyumardi Azra, rector of the IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic Studies Institute in Jakarta. He talked to The Jakarta Post in interviews with Ati Nurbaiti and Rikza Abdullah. Question: You've said that the U.S.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration
'Becak' perplexes Cirebon administration Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon The number of becak drivers operating in the West Java coastal town of Cirebon has increased drastically over the last three years, a researcher has revealed. "The influx of becak drivers from Jakarta has contributed to the situation," Abdullah Ali of the State-run Islamic Studies Institute (STAIN) in Cirebon said.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati seeks talks with Bush to explain RI stance
Megawati seeks talks with Bush to explain RI stance The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri is seeking talks with U.S. President George W. Bush to explain the country's position on the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Friday that a meeting between Megawati and Bush was still being finalized. "It will be made public within the next one or two days," Hassan said after a meeting with his U.S.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jihad at home
Jihad at home From Media Indonesia In the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, that destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, followed by the U.S. government's retaliation by bombing Afghanistan, here, in Indonesia anti-American demonstrations and calls for jihad continue to spread. The calls urge people to rally for jihad in Afghanistan and to boycott U.S. products in Indonesia as well as to carry out sweeping on foreign citizens.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 67,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 11,500 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia to maintain tight monetary policy
Bank Indonesia to maintain tight monetary policy The Jakarta Post, Semarang Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Friday it was difficult for the central bank to ease its tight monetary policy for now because of the high growth in base money. Anwar said Bank Indonesia was concerned that lowering interest rates could create additional inflationary pressures and weaken the rupiah.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Are we creating enemies that don't really exist?
Are we creating enemies that don't really exist? M. Ali, MBA Graduate Student, Nottingham University, England Haven't we suffered enough from victimization and conflict already in Indonesia? Now it seems like we have had years of the creation of conflicts on all levels of our society. Enmity has either been allowed to grow or has been provoked between religious denominations, ethnic groupings and political designations. Now we have racism rearing its ugly head to compound our problems.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
N. Sulawesi short of 1,600 teachers
N. Sulawesi short of 1,600 teachers MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi lacks 1,600 teaching staff in hundreds of elementary schools in remote areas in the province. Dirk Togas, chief of the local education ministry office, said many elementary schools in the province were short of teaching staff because the local administration had financial difficulties in recruiting new teachers. "Over the last three years, there has been no recruitment of teachers.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
North Sulawesi fishing port project postponed
North Sulawesi fishing port project postponed Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Central government has decided to delay indefinitely the multi- billion rupiah Bitung fishing port project in North Sulawesi for reasons that are not yet clear. Deputy Governor Freddy Hary Sualang recently told The Jakarta Post that the delay was probably due to advice from the Japanese consultants, who said that the fishing port was too small and was located in the wrong place.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans
Indonesia to send relief aid for Afghans Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla is scheduled to leave here for Peshawar, Pakistan, on Saturday to hand over Indonesian relief aid worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) to Afghan refugees. The relief aid comprises wheat, cooking oil and medicines, including antibiotics and analgesic drugs, some of which were donated by pharmaceuticals company PT Kalbe Farma.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Junior players compete in world chess event
Junior players compete in world chess event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian teenage chess team left for Spain on Friday to take part in the World Championships, with the team coach hoping they can build on their previous runs. The championships, featuring players from around 65 countries, will run from Oct. 21 - Nov. 2 in Oropesa del Mar for the fourth straight year.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 100 257,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 105 -5 130,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 25 26,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 67,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 11,500 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 250 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,050 25 5,094,500 Apac Citra 245 -5 50,000...
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
MONEY MATTERS
MONEY MATTERS Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Australia reached US$1.68 billion in the first half of the year, a 13.93 percent increase compared to the same period last year, National Export Development Body (BPEN) said in a statement on Friday. It said Indonesia booked a surplus of $145 million in the period, compared to a deficit of $37 million last year.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
No plan to raid luxurious cars
No plan to raid luxurious cars JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration said it had no authority to stop luxury automobiles on the public highway even if the owners had failed to pay the requisite city taxes on the vehicles. "We cannot stop such cars as the documents are not issued by the administration, but rather the city police," the city's revenue agency head Deden Supriadi said this week.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Massive circumcision in Karawaci
Massive circumcision in Karawaci TANGERANG: Lippo Karawaci Blood Donors Club held a mass circumcision ceremony for 75 needy kids living in several villages around the upmarket Lippo Karawaci housing complex on Wednesday. The circumcisions were conducted by a team of doctors led by Dr. Prayoga at the housing complex's security guard barracks. The participating kids also received a package of Muslim clothes and some money.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House urged to drop police bill
House urged to drop police bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to discard a police bill scheduled to be passed into law on Wednesday, on grounds that it adopts both militaristic and centralistic characteristics. The group also called on legislators to allow the public to participate in revising the controversial bill.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC
Canadian Embassy moves to WTC JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy will occupy its new premises on the sixth floor of the World Trade Center building on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Monday. The embassy is moving from the Metropolitan I building, which is located just in front of the new building. Canada initiated diplomatic ties with Indonesia in 1949 and the countries decided to exchange ambassadors three years later. Its first office here was located on Jl.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
One killed, two injured in brawl
One killed, two injured in brawl BOGOR: One man was killed and two others injured after allegedly being attacked by dozens of people from another village following an argument about a road accident. The incident began on Wednesday afternoon when Wira bin Asep, who was riding a motorcycle, and Faisal, another motorist, were involved in a traffic accident. The two argued furiously before leaving the scene.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation
Rizal Ramli accused of defamation JAKARTA: Former coordinating minister for the economy Rizal Ramli was questioned at Jakarta Police Headquarters on Thursday evening after a complaint for defamation and offensive demeanor was filed against him by the former director of state owned insurance company PT Jasindo. Rizal was questioned for two hours by corruption crimes detectives, according to Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Executive criticizes oil and gas law
Executive criticizes oil and gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta A top executive of a major American oil and gas firm criticized on Friday the oil and gas bill, which is expected to be passed into law next week, saying it failed to accommodate investors' interests. "The bill fails to accommodate business interests. I'm afraid that oil and gas investment in the country will slump because of it," A.R.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal immigrants number 1,663
Illegal immigrants number 1,663 JAKARTA: The number of illegal immigrants housed in various facilities throughout Indonesia has reached 1,663, immigration director general Imam Santoso said on Friday. "Their actual number could be higher than that," Imam said. Most of them live in accommodation provided by the United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR). The existing quarantine facilities (where illegal immigrants are housed) are inadequate.
Sat, 20 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Competency-based human resources management
Competency-based human resources management A.B. Susanto, Consultant, Jakarta Consulting Group To undertake Human Resources Planning in the ever-changing and highly competitive business environment is not an easy enterprise as it involves anticipating the future business environment. These forecasts include projecting volumes of products and services, evaluating expansion plans, personnel requirements and the qualifications personnel should possess.