Archive: 22 October 2001
63 articles found
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government under fire over new anticorruption setup
Government under fire over new anticorruption setup Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to establish a new anticorruption commission could be interpreted as an attempt to obstruct the drive to eradicate corruption, Nono Anwar Makarim, director of the nonprofit foundation Aksara said on the weekend.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/bill
JP/18/bill New oil and gas bill set for legislation Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta If an oil and gas bill is passed into law on Tuesday, it will end the 30-year monopoly of state oil and gas company Pertamina over the country's oil and gas industry. The House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a plenary session to pass the government-proposed oil and gas bill after several months of debate. "It's now time to pass the bill into law.
Mon, 22 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?
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Persija sets out on 'mission impossible'
Persija sets out on 'mission impossible' Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian champion Persija will embark on its Asian Champions League tour of Japan with players and managers alike viewing the trip as more of an end of season holiday than a serious attempt to overcome their formidable Japanese opponents.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
"We no longer trust NGOs and legislators who always claim to
"We no longer trust NGOs and legislators who always claim to represent the public..." Akbar Saputra
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Six more bodies found in Aceh
Six more bodies found in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Red Cross recovered six more bodies with gunshot wounds from two separate locations in Aceh Besar Regency on Saturday, but there was no confirmation whether the victims were civilians or members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Anti-U.S. protests revived in Surakarta
Anti-U.S. protests revived in Surakarta Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Hundreds of Muslims in Surakarta held a mass gathering on Sunday to renew their protest at the killing of innocent Muslim people in the continuing military strikes by the United States and its allies on Afghanistan. The protesters, who came from around 40 Muslim organizations in the town, held the gathering a week after their journey to Jakarta, where they had joined forces with other Muslims to stage anti-U.S.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Persija sets out on 'mission impossible'
Persija sets out on 'mission impossible' Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian champion Persija will embark on its Asian Champions League tour of Japan with players and managers alike viewing the trip as more of an end of season holiday than a serious attempt to overcome their formidable Japanese opponents.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders pledge to revive economic growth
APEC leaders pledge to revive economic growth Alan Wheatley, Reuters, Shanghai Pacific Rim leaders pledged on Sunday to put their economies back on the growth track but stopped short of a specific commitment to expansive fiscal and monetary policies. A declaration issued after a two-day summit of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said governments had undertaken to adopt "appropriate policies and measures to increase economic growth".
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Scavengers consider health risks an occupational hazard
Scavengers consider health risks an occupational hazard Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi Persistent health related problems are not a concern among the scavengers of Bantar Gebang, the country's largest dump, as they have a more profound issue to focus on: physical survival itself.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: analysts
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: analysts Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rupiah is set for another week of dull trading, in the absence of any signs from home or abroad likely to alleviate market concerns over prolonged anti-U.S. rallies and the country's fragile economy in the midst of a global downturn, analysts said. Currency analyst Farial Anwar said the market saw more reason for the rupiah's continued weakness than for a recovery.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Domestic vs world opinion
Domestic vs world opinion The U.S.-led attacks on Afghanistan have put the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a bind. It has to thread carefully between majority international opinion, which supports the attacks, and domestic public opinion, which ranges from outright condemnation to tacit support. Whatever position it takes, it must ultimately be dictated by national interests.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A well-behaved action from Justice Party
A well-behaved action from Justice Party Order is beautiful and peace is comfort. Thousands of members of the Muslim-based Justice Party had demonstrated this yesterday (Friday) during the biggest anti-U.S. rally held in the country these past few days. Because it was well-managed, the demonstration did not create trouble for the security officers. Policemen did not have to fire their water cannons, tear gas, and other weapons to control the demonstrators.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House to vote on oil and gas bill
House to vote on oil and gas bill Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If an oil and gas bill is passed into law on Tuesday, it will end the 30-year monopoly of state oil and gas company Pertamina over the country's oil and gas industry. The House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a plenary session to pass the government-proposed oil and gas bill after several months of debate. "It's now time to pass the bill into law.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders say RI cannot do without the U.S.
Religious leaders say RI cannot do without the U.S. Bambang Nurbianto and Juniartha I., Jakarta/Denpasar Leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, the country's two biggest Muslim organizations, said on Sunday that Indonesia had to maintain good relations with the United States and its allies to help resuscitate its economy. Nevertheless, they also urged that the government explain its stance on the U.S.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
"We want those rights to be centralized to ensure a balance
"We want those rights to be centralized to ensure a balance between the industrial sectors and between regions. This is needed for a mapping of our investment so we know which areas still need encouraging and extra incentives." Theo F. Toemion BKPM Chairman
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
TI chief Suharto set for new term
TI chief Suharto set for new term SEMARANG, Central Java: The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association (TI)'s Central Java chapter has thrown its support behind the reelection of chairman Suharto, citing his capability in accommodating various nationwide interests. Suharto, a Marine lieutenant general, will conclude his term at the association's congress, to be held in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang this weekend.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SANTO
JP/4/SANTO Should Megawati shake up her Cabinet? Susanto Pudjomartono Editor-At-Large The Jakarta Post Jakarta The traditional 100-day honeymoon is not yet over, but President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government is already on the receiving end of increasing criticism, both open and veiled, from various directions. Most of the criticism has centered on the way the government moves, which many consider as "slow", "vague", or "indecisive". To a certain extent the criticism has validity.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The need for disaster recovery management
The need for disaster recovery management Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta The attack on New York and Washington has prompted many corporations to review their disaster recovery management systems. In addition to the loss of human lives, corporations based in the twin World Trade Center buildings have lost millions of dollars in computers, office equipment and vital documents.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
BKPM seeks to centralize investment licensing
BKPM seeks to centralize investment licensing Attracting foreign investors to kick start an ailing economy is utmost and foremost in the mind of our government officials these days, and the burden lies with the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). The regional autonomy law, however, giving more authority to regional administrations, seems to be at odds with the board's intention to become an umbrella body for investors.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Save our sinking ship
Save our sinking ship While senior government officials go to great lengths to publicly portray a much rosier outlook of the economy than what is perceived by the general public, privately they do not hesitate in pouring out their great concerns, fully sharing the views of most private sector analysts that our economy is indeed very much like a sinking ship.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police on alert in Johar Baru
Police on alert in Johar Baru JAKARTA: Some 100 police officers were still on guard on Sunday to prevent any recurrence of a brawl among residents of the densely populated Johar Baru subdistrict, Central Jakarta, which killed one and injured at least two people. Police identified the deceased as 30-year-old Teddy Effendi, who died of an air rifle shot.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dutch Environment Minister Jan Pronk will be named special UN
Dutch Environment Minister Jan Pronk will be named special UN envoy for sustainable development, the Dutch press reported on Saturday. In this temporary position Pronk will lead preparations for the World Conference on Sustainable Development set to take place in Johannesburg in 2002, according to the Volkskrant daily.
Mon, 22 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.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pregnant streetwalkers nabbed
Pregnant streetwalkers nabbed BANDUNG: An antiprostitution team nabbed five pregnant women, who were allegedly working as prostitutes, in separate places in Bandung on Saturday. The five, identified only as Net, Ir, Ran, Kom, and Mir, all between 20 and 25 years old, were picked up while roaming the streets seeking potential clients. The joint team involved local police, the social affairs office and the security and order agency. Second. Adj. Insp.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has raised import duties on petrol,
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has raised import duties on petrol, naphtha, reformate and other products used for blending petrol to 60 percent from 50 percent with effect from Oct.22, The Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper said on Friday.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Muara Enim roads in poor condition
Muara Enim roads in poor condition MUARA ENIM, South Sumatra: The 20 kilometer road connecting the villages of Tanjung Agung and Tanjung Tiga in the regency of Muara Enim is severely damaged. Drivers said that the condition of the road was too poor to be used by motorcycles and cars, while locals said that the road was also not well-lighted. Mahaludin, a 31-year-old resident of Tanjung Tiga said on Saturday that the villagers mostly lived on coffee plantations.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional security for the 21st century
Regional security for the 21st century Ali Alatas, Former Indonesian foreign minister, Part 1 of 2 I consider it a distinct privilege to have been invited to be the Luncheon Speaker at this Pan-Asian Conference on non- traditional security issues entitled "Asian Security in the 21st Century Globalization, Environment and Governance".
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds rally against sweeping
Hundreds rally against sweeping The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: Some 400 residents from Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, staged a peaceful rally against the sweeping (searching for and attempting to expel) of foreigners, on Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta on Sunday. The demonstrators, including housewives and children, called on the public to remain calm in facing conflict between Afghanistan and the United States.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Twenty-six Abu Sayyaf kidnappers, one soldier killed in
Twenty-six Abu Sayyaf kidnappers, one soldier killed in Philippine clashes Agence France-Presse Zamboanga City At least 26 Abu Sayyaf Muslim gunmen and one soldier were killed on Sunday while nine other government troops were wounded in fierce clashes in the southern Philippines, an army official said.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Cirebon deserves provincial status'
'Cirebon deserves provincial status' Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Kasepuhan Sultan Maulana Pakuningrat says that based on considerations of history, culture, economy and geography, the Cirebon area deserves to have its status raised to the provincial level. "Historically, the Kasepuhan Sultanate which is centered around the town of Cirebon, is a sovereign territory. The culture of its people -- known as the Cirebon culture -- is very distinct.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A slew of new products now on offer from the big three
A slew of new products now on offer from the big three Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta , zatni@cbn.net.id The week of Oct. 8 was a busy one for Jakarta's IT journalists and printer makers alike. Canon held a press conference on Wednesday, followed by Epson on Thursday and Hewlett-Packard on Friday. There is simply no space for me to go through each of the great products that these three competing companies were introducing.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Afghan refugees overrun border posts
Afghan refugees overrun border posts Luke Hunt, Agence France-Presse, Chaman, Pakistan Pakistan's efforts to stop Afghans crossing the border appear on the verge of collapse with huge numbers now fleeing United States airstrikes on their devastated country. The number of people crossing the southwestern Pakistani border post at Chaman alone has risen from 1,000 a day to 5,000 over the past week, according to the United Nations. Officially the border is closed.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
End strikes before Ramadhan, says RI
End strikes before Ramadhan, says RI Agencies, Shanghai Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda warned Sunday of an "explosive" reaction in the Islamic world if U.S. strikes against Afghanistan continue into the Muslim fasting month starting mid-November.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Zoo: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. Zoo: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Quality of animal care at Ragunan declining 2. Brawl (for Photocutline): 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 X 28 Police on alert in Johar Baru 3. Rally: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Hundreds rally against sweeping 4. Scavengers: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Scavengers consider health risk an occupational hazard
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A well-behaved action from Justice Party
A well-behaved action from Justice Party Order is beautiful and peace is comfort. Thousands of members of the Muslim-based Justice Party had demonstrated this yesterday (Friday) during the biggest anti-U.S. rally held in the country these past few days. Because it was well-managed, the demonstration did not create trouble for the security officers. Policemen did not have to fire their water cannons, tear gas, and other weapons to control the demonstrators.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: analysts
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: analysts Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rupiah is set for another week of dull trading, in the absence of any signs from home or abroad likely to alleviate market concerns over prolonged anti-U.S. rallies and the country's fragile economy in the midst of a global downturn, analysts said. Currency analyst Farial Anwar said the market saw more reason for the rupiah's continued weakness than for a recovery.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati must change her leadership management
Megawati must change her leadership management Susanto Pudjomartono, Editor-At-Large, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The traditional 100-day honeymoon is not yet over, but President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government is already on the receiving end of increasing criticism, both open and veiled, from various directions. Most of the criticism has centered on the way the government moves, which many consider as "slow", "vague", or "indecisive". To a certain extent the criticism has validity.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flood hits southern Bandung
Flood hits southern Bandung BANDUNG: At least 119 houses in the southern part of the Bandung regency have been submerged due to floods since Thursday, but no residents have sought refuge. The flood waters also submerged four elementary school buildings and practically crippled the activities of residents in the districts of Rancaekek, Bojongsoang and Solokanjeruk on Saturday. Water has also inundated 1,350 hectares of rice fields and destroyed a 2.5 hectare fish hatchery.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two Koreans held for smuggling fuel
Two Koreans held for smuggling fuel BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan Provincial Police arrested two South Korean businessmen, identified as Lee and Chaw, for trying to smuggle 1.2 tons of diesel fuel to their home country. Insp. Gen. S.Y. Wenas, chief of the provincial police, said here on Sunday that the police had also impounded a tanker used in the foiled smuggling operation.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to depart for Athens
Sutiyoso to depart for Athens JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to leave the city on Monday for a week's visit to Athens, Greece and to Madrid, Spain, a reliable source said here on Sunday. The source said Sutiyoso had actually sought a permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs for a two-week visit to the European cities, but the ministry gave permission for only one week.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Food producers more concerned about levies and bribes: GAPMI
Food producers more concerned about levies and bribes: GAPMI Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local food producers have voiced concerns over the numerous levies in the regions and rampant extortion by government officials, which they say have increased their production costs and will leave them unable to compete with imported food products in the upcoming ASEAN free market era.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Quality of animal care at Ragunan declining
Quality of animal care at Ragunan declining Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The deaths of three rare white tigers in August provided additional proof that Ragunan Zoo had been treating its animals improperly in recent years, one of the zoo's staff members said here on Saturday. "The death of the rare white tigers in August revealed a drastic decrease in the quality of animal care in the zoo," the staff member, who refused to be named, told The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Market (3*1 line)
1. Market (3*1 line) Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: Analysts Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: analysts 2. OPEC (1*3 lines) OPEC seeks to freeze non-OPEC output: MEES OPEC working to freeze non-OPEC output-MEES 3. Stock (4*1 line) War on terrorism weighs on Wall Street War on terrorism weighs on Wall Street 4. ATFA (3*2 lines) Food producers more concerned about levies and bribes: GAPMI Food producers concerned about levies and bribes 5.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Papuan Council rejects Special Autonomy Law
Papuan Council rejects Special Autonomy Law RK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The proindependence Papuan Council Presidium (PDP) asserted on Saturday in Jayapura that it would reject the Special Autonomy Law on Irian Jaya which will come into effect on Tuesday. Secretary-general Thaha Al Hamid said PDP wanted more than the law because it was not the best or comprehensive way to settle the prolonged Irian Jaya issue.
Mon, 22 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.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abu Sayyaf rebels, RP troops clash, 27 people killed
Abu Sayyaf rebels, RP troops clash, 27 people killed Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga City At least 26 Abu Sayyaf gunmen and one soldier were killed on Sunday while nine other government troops were wounded in fierce clashes in the southern Philippines, an army official said. Army rangers were on patrol in Jolo Island's Talipao town when they were attacked by Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, triggering running gunbattles resulting in casualties on both sides, military southern command operations chief Col.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT DNPI fires four workers
PT DNPI fires four workers JAKARTA: PT Dai Nippon Printing Indonesia (DNPI) was reported to have arbitrarily fired four of its workers, who were accused of having stolen its products. Yan Pieter Siahaan, the lawyer of the workers -- Solihin, his subordinates Yudi Hermawan and Kristian Patuan, and his wife Siswati -- said here on Sunday that the company's action was not humane as the workers had not been proven to have committed the crime. "It seems the company only fabricated the reason.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Using mobile phones expensive
Using mobile phones expensive An article that appeared in Kompas, on Oct. 14, 2001 titled "Using mobile phone with prepaid card is expensive" interests me a lot. It is hoped that after reading the article users of mobile phones and would-be buyers of mobile phones realize that using mobile phones is expensive. The problem is everybody feels that they should have a mobile phone, as using a mobile phone has become trendy.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Will the govt ever get serious?
Will the govt ever get serious? From Rakyat Merdeka We criticized former president Abdurrahman Wahid for frequently making statements rather than managing the government effectively. The same can be said about Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Education: The issue of mentality
Education: The issue of mentality Simon Marcus Gower, St. Laurensia School, Tangerang, Banten The education system in Indonesia has been the recipient of much bad publicity. In such a squall of reproachful and negative scrutiny of how the country manages its education it is all too easy for the finger pointing to begin and scapegoats to be foisted to the forefront for public ignominy.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt's new anticorruption setup criticized
Govt's new anticorruption setup criticized Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's plan to establish a new anticorruption commission could be interpreted as an attempt to obstruct the drive to eradicate corruption, Nono Anwar Makarim, director of the nonprofit foundation Aksara said on the weekend.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
APEC leaders condemn terrorism
APEC leaders condemn terrorism Andrew Browne, Reuters, Shanghai Pacific Rim leaders condemned the Sept. 11 hijack attacks on Sunday and vowed to limit the economic damage but stopped short of backing U.S.-led strikes on Afghanistan or naming Washington's prime suspect Osama bin Laden. In an unprecedented move the leaders of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum agreed to fight terrorism with specific measures, including enhanced airport security and financial controls.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni Megawati must reverse her leadership management Susanto Pudjomartono Editor-At-Large The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Siswo -- Public scrutiny on the conflict in Afghanistan 1 X 30 36 pt Bodoni War on terrorism and freedom of the press or Public scrutiny of the Afghan conflict Siswo Pramono
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Shanghai summit
The Shanghai summit President Megawati Soekarnoputri of Indonesia initially rallied to the American cause (against terrorism), but her government has wavered in recent weeks. She should move against the financial supporters of Indonesia's Laskar Jihad Islamic terrorists. The Philippines needs no encouragement in fighting Abu Sayyaf, an Islamic terrorist organization with ties to the bin Laden network. Mr.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
BI won't freeze bin Laden's assets
BI won't freeze bin Laden's assets Bank Indonesia has refused to freeze financial assets linked to Osama bin Laden as demanded by the U.S. government, according to Antara news agency. Antara quoted on Friday central bank Governor Sjahril Sabirin as saying that according to existing banking law, Bank Indonesia could only freeze bank accounts if a banking crime had been committed. A senior U.S.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House likely to delay decision on BI deputy governors
House likely to delay decision on BI deputy governors Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is likely to delay the appointment of three new Bank Indonesia deputy governors, as legislators will start a month-long recess on Wednesday. House Commission IX on state budget and finance was supposed to have completed the selection process no later than Oct. 17.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Page 7's headings
Page 7's headings 1. Mayat: 8 x 4 lines Six more bodies found in Aceh 2. Hutan: 18 x 2 lines Who really owns West Java forests? 3. Solo: 14 x 2 lines Anti-U.S. protests revived in Solo 4. Cirebon: 27 x 1 lines Cirebon deserves provincial status: Sultan
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. ZATNI -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1
1. ZATNI -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1 A slew of new products now on offer from the big three (1x45) 2. IT (Supplement) Make sure your new PDA can be taught to tap-dance ============ 3. PHOTOS: A 3X10; B 3X9,5 4. WTGJKT 55cm
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A slew of new products now on offer from the big three
A slew of new products now on offer from the big three ================== Zatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id ------------------ The week of Oct. 8 was a busy one for Jakarta's IT journalists and printer makers alike. Canon held a press conference on Wednesday, followed by Epson on Thursday and Hewlett-Packard on Friday. There is simply no space for me to go through each of the great products that these three competing companies were introducing.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: Analyst
Hopes dim for stronger rupiah this week: Analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is set for another week of dull trading, in the absence of any signs from home or abroad likely to alleviate market concerns over prolonged anti-U.S. rallies and the country's fragile economy in the midst of a global downturn, analysts said. Currency analyst Farial Anwar said the market saw more reason for the rupiah's continued weakness than for a recovery.
Mon, 22 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.
Mon, 22 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Who really owns West Java forests?
Who really owns West Java forests? Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Commission B of the West Java legislative Council, along with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), is processing a long- awaited bylaw on forest management and the distribution of forest products. The local administration's plan, however, has been opposed by locals, who have not been included in forest management for decades.