Archive: 1 November 2001
84 articles found
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Judges fail to show up in Ambon
Judges fail to show up in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: At least four judges assigned three months ago to the Ambon District Court by Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra have failed to show up, possibly because of security reasons, a judge said. Head of Ambon District Court Th. Pudjiwahono expressed concern over the absence of four judges as they were needed to help handle the many cases awaiting trial in the Maluku provincial capital.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
President's tough stance on drug dealers hailed
President's tough stance on drug dealers hailed Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Antidrug activists have hailed President Megawati Soekarnoputri's tough stance against drug dealers, saying it was a significant step on the long road to effectively combating drug trafficking. However, they warned that the effort would be futile unless the government formulated a clear national strategy for dealing with the issue.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.31
Rupiah Rates Oct.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Houses on riverbank to be removed: Official
Houses on riverbank to be removed: Official Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's city administration announced on Wednesday that it had made plans to clear Jakarta river banks of temporary dwellings in an attempt to minimize flooding in the city. "This year alone we'll get rid of hundreds of houses along the West Flood Canal in North Jakarta," Public Works Agency chief Suena said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. BANK (1 X 20)
1. BANK (1 X 20) Common Asian currency long way off: Bankers 2. ROW (2 X 21) Japan sees no breakthrough in China trade row 3. RUBBER (1X30) RI rubber exports to fall 10%
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Astra's profit jumps
Astra's profit jumps Car maker Astra International Tbk's consolidated net profit jumped to Rp 1.1 trillion (US$106 million) in the first nine months of the year, reversing a net loss of Rp 272.7 billion in the same period of last year, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Beware of Akbar's maneuvers
Beware of Akbar's maneuvers From Rakyat Merdeka The scandal concerning Rp 40 billion in non-budgetary funds from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as disclosed by Rahardi Ramelan has further lengthened the list of graft and abuse of power by government officials of the New Order regime.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed late, rupiah ends lower
Asian monies mixed late, rupiah ends lower Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Wednesday, with the U.S. currency holding up fairly well despite expectations for more economic data showing weakness in the U.S. economy. The Singapore dollar and Korean won gained against the U.S. currency, while local factors pushed the Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht and Philippine peso lower during Asian trading hours. The New Taiwan dollar was virtually unchanged.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top players join Silatama series
Top players join Silatama series SEMARANG: The country's elite table tennis players will don their respective club colors when they face each other at the third and final round of the Premier Table Tennis League (Silatama) to be held at Yadora Sports Hall here from Thursday until Sunday. Chairman of the event's organizing committee Ananda Isman said there would be 13 clubs, mostly from Java, contesting the league, which offers Rp 48 million (US$4,700) in cash prizes.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Refugees destroy forests to survive
Refugees destroy forests to survive Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Atambua East Timorese refugees living in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, have destroyed some 700 hectares of protected forests in the regency of Belu for agricultural purposes following a halt in aid from the government.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corporate Briefs
Corporate Briefs Internet service provider PT Centrin Online said in a statement on Wednesday that its 100 million share issue was oversubscribed by 74.23 percent in the initial public offering from Oct. 19 to Oct. 23. Shares with a nominal value of Rp 100 were offered at Rp 125 each. --JP Tin-mining company PT Tambang Timah said its net profit decreased by 92 percent to Rp 25 billion (US$2.4 million) in the first nine months of the year.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Five injured in N. Jakarta protest
Five injured in N. Jakarta protest JAKARTA: Five residents were injured when police opened fire to disperse a protest in the densely populated Pejagalan subdistrict in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Wednesday. The residents had been protesting against the local administration, which had planned to relocate them following a fire that razed about 300 slum houses in the area on Saturday, according to an activist from the Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation, Uli Parulian.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Optimism high for new round of multilateral trade talks
Optimism high for new round of multilateral trade talks Vincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Asian trade ministers are highly optimistic that the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar, next week will launch a new round of multilateral trade negotiations. The ministers from Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and the Philippines who attended the East Asian Economic Summit in Hong Kong agreed that the gloomier global economic outlook following the Sept.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
From tailor to banker, but still aiding education
From tailor to banker, but still aiding education I Gusti Made Oka only graduated from junior high school but his enthusiasm for education forced him to earn money to pay for his studies, so he became a tailor in Denpasar. Now, after becoming chief of Bank Dagang Bali, the 69-year-old has handed over 1,823 scholarships to needy students. This year alone, Oka -- whose eight children graduated from the United States and England -- handed over 158 scholarships.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Not all consider flood a disaster
Not all consider flood a disaster Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To the residents of a slum in Manggarai, South Jakarta, the floods that inundate their houses each year during the rainy season are considered more of a tradition than a catastrophe.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Foreign-trip fever' strikes councillors
'Foreign-trip fever' strikes councillors Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Overseas trips have reached epidemic proportions in the East Java provincial legislative council with many councillors having accepted invitations from the provincial administration to undertake "comparative studies" abroad. Seven members of the legislative council's Commission E on social welfare are planning their fifth foreign trip to conduct comparative studies, this time in Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali governor goes to Nusa Penida
Bali governor goes to Nusa Penida DENPASAR: Governor Dewa Beratha took part in a big ritual, known as Karya Agung Jagat Arnawa, held by the Nusa Penida islanders on Wednesday. Nusa Penida island, located some 120 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, is under the auspices of Klungkung regency. Accompanied by an adjutant, the governor flew to the island by helicopter and participated in a mass prayer with thousands of the islanders.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI rubber exports seen to fall 10%
RI rubber exports seen to fall 10% Dow Jones, Singapore Indonesia's natural rubber exports in 2001 are estimated to fall 10 percent to 1.24 million metric tons due to lower consumption in major Western markets especially after the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the U.S., a top rubber official told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Samuel's sculptures lift cardboard 'caste' to higher art
Samuel's sculptures lift cardboard 'caste' to higher art Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Cardboard can turn itself into a respectable item in the hands of fine artist Samuel Indratma, one of the prominent names at Apotik Komik (Comics Drugstore) Yogyakarta. Cardboard, which usually only serves as packaging or humble serving material, is transformed into the subject, the master and the content itself -- all rolled into one -- and enjoys the central spotlight.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Council calls for peaceful protests
Council calls for peaceful protests Antara, Jakarta The Indonesian Council of Mosques wants to see demonstrations that are orderly, peaceful and "well-intentioned" during the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session. "Demonstrations are permissible so long as they are peaceful, controlled and, most of all, do not turn into riots," Council chairman Ahmad Sutarmadi said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Crush the corruptors!
Crush the corruptors! "Promise yourself that you won't fail the mandate entrusted to you by the people as their leader." That was the message conveyed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri to hundreds of young people during the ceremony on Oct. 28 to commemorate Youth Pledge Day. It was a moral message which should be conveyed to the youth, who will lead this country in the future. The essence of Megawati's speech was about corruption, collusion, and cronyism.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
One killed, two injured in prison brawl
One killed, two injured in prison brawl Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang One inmate was killed and two others were severely injured in a mass brawl at the Tangerang Youth Detention Center on Wednesday afternoon. The detention center's warden, Sugeng Paulus, said the fatal brawl involved inmates from Block D and Block F of the facility. He said the detention center had received 49 inmates from Selemba Penitentiary on Oct. 30.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Five injured in N. Jakarta protest
Five injured in N. Jakarta protest JAKARTA: Five residents were injured when police opened fire to disperse a protest in the densely populated Pejagalan subdistrict in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
52 prosecutors dismissed
52 prosecutors dismissed MEDAN, North Sumatra: Fifty-two prosecutors have been dismissed this month for misrepresenting cases that have gone to trial, Attorney General M.A. Rachman said. Rachman said that the dismissals were conducted in a bid to wipe out prosecutors who were hindering the law enforcement effort. He said that the dismissals were also aimed at improving its tarnished image in the community where the prosecutor's office is considered the center of trial fixing.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
The itinerant birds of harvest
The itinerant birds of harvest I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Suri, a sturdy woman in her late 30s, said with a tone of pride in her voice, "We are just like the birds, going to where the yellow rice fields are, ready to be harvested." The warm woman -- who answered every question with a smile and repeatedly flavored them with saucy jokes -- is busy clearing a plot of land in the middle of many acres of rice fields in the Singapadu area, some 15 kilometers east of here, with her...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition unmasks the many faces of culture
Exhibition unmasks the many faces of culture Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Masks are universal as they can be found in almost every culture on the planet. They also play a significant role in the artistic, ritualistic or social aspects of life. The masks of 22 countries and some 100 related items, including books, references, photos and stamps, are on display at the Sonobudoyo Museum Unit II of Dalem Cadrakiranan, adjacent to the Yogyakarta Kraton (Palace) through Nov. 5.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
China to consider Taiwan role in 2008 Games as HK misses out
China to consider Taiwan role in 2008 Games as HK misses out Alan Low, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong China will give serious consideration to allowing Taiwan to host events for the 2008 Olympics, but Hong Kong's hopes of playing a sporting role have been all but ruled out, Beijing's mayor said Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. GBHN: 4lines, 10 counts
1. GBHN: 4lines, 10 counts State Policy Guidelines obsolete, needs update 2. PREPARE: 2 lines, 21 counts Government, Assembly prep for annual sessions 3. CURTAIN: 3 lines, 14 counts Few hot issues to watch at MPR session 4. Demo Mosques call for peaceful protests
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cockfighting rampant in Muna
Cockfighting rampant in Muna KENDARI, South Sulawesi: Cockfighting for money is rampant in the regency of Muna, Southeast Sulawesi. Reliable sources said that cockfighting had become a regular business for certain groups of people in the regency, citing that in the district of Parigi it had become a regular source of entertainment and gambling. The business has attracted not only locals, but also gamblers from Raha, the capital of Muna regency. Police officers sometimes witness the cockfighting.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
President's husband undergoes tests in Perth
President's husband undergoes tests in Perth Agencies, Perth, Australia The husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was undergoing tests for a heart problem in an Australian hospital on Wednesday, a consular official said. Taufik Kiemas, a key power broker in Megawati's government, arrived in Perth, the capital of Western Australia state, early Wednesday. He was admitted to Hollywood private hospital and his condition was not serious, Indonesia's vice consul in Perth, Malik Partawana, said.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police release 10 FPIS members
Police release 10 FPIS members JAKARTA: The police released on Wednesday 10 members of the Surakarta Islamic Youth Front who were arrested for illegal possession of weapons during an anti-U.S. protest at the U.S. Embassy on Oct.13. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton said the police would continue legal proceedings against them despite their release. "The police in Surakarta (Central Java) will keep an eye on them," Anton said.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/Money
JP/18/Money The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday it approved US$220 million loans to build a 277-km (173 miles) railway linking Ganzhou and Longyan in China. The international development agency also approved a $150 million loan to fund a $455.2-million project to build a new expressway and upgrade existing roads in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices decline
Fuel prices decline State oil and gas company Pertamina said fuel prices for industry in November would decline slightly from prices the previous month. Kerosene would be sold at Rp 960 per liter in November, down from Rp 1,070 in October, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. Automotive diesel oil will decline to Rp 945 per liter from Rp 1,000, while industrial diesel oil will be sold at Rp 920 per liter, down from Rp 975. The price for fuel oil will decrease to Rp 715 from Rp 755.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI corporate governance reforms on track
RI corporate governance reforms on track Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In spite of recent negative corporate news, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sees positive steps being taken by both the public and private sectors to apply good corporate governance, thus helping reform the country's economy. ADB corporate governance project leader Bernie Carmody said the idea of corporate governance was gaining momentum in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unibank closure draws back Sukanto Tanoto despite exit
Unibank closure draws back Sukanto Tanoto despite exit Berni K. Moestafa and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sukanto Tanoto may seem to have had nothing but good intentions when in 1999 he relinquished his majority stake in the ailing Unibank, giving the bank a second chance with new owners. But it has backfired. Questions surfaced about his motive for giving up control, after Bank Indonesia closed Unibank on Monday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Four killed in restive Aceh
Four killed in restive Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least three people were killed and three others injured in an assault launched by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Aceh Singkil regency, on Tuesday, while the body of an unidentified man was discovered in Tapak Tuan, West Aceh, on the same day. Lt. Col.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police need Rp 1b to secure MPR session
Police need Rp 1b to secure MPR session Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police will need Rp 900 million (US$86,788) to Rp 1 billion ($96,432) to secure the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Meeting slated from Nov. 1 to Nov.10, a senior official said on Wednesday. "If the situation remains normal, we will spend Rp 900 million to Rp 1 billion on providing food for police personnel," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is there really a 'Satrio Piningit'?
Is there really a 'Satrio Piningit'? From Rakyat Merdeka Some magazines and newspapers are now talking about a person (with heroic characteristics) entrusted by God the Almighty with the task of awakening Indonesia to become "The Great Indonesia". This person is called Satrio Piningit. In this world, there are only two countries that use the word "great" before their names: Great Britain and Great Indonesia (used as the title of the national anthem).
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Common stand needed to fight terrorism
Common stand needed to fight terrorism Few would envy having to start an ambassadorship besieged by vociferous protests and a dramatically altered geopolitical climate. Entering the first few weeks of his posting here, U.S. Ambassador Ralph "Skip" Boyce spoke to The Jakarta Post on the prospect of bilateral ties under the backdrop of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Question: You arrived here during a time of rising anti-American sentiment because of events in Afghanistan.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local history needs revision, suggests historical society
Local history needs revision, suggests historical society Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to growing public pressure for an updated and truthful version of Indonesian history, which currently contains many misleading or erroneous items, historians recommended on Wednesday that a completely new history book must be written.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Central Java needs to take preventative action'
'Central Java needs to take preventative action' Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The flash flooding and landslides in the southern part of Central Java are an annual phenomenon that bring suffering and material losses to local people. However local authorities have not taken preventive measures to handle the disasters and to minimize their negative impact.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government, Assembly ready for annual sessions
Government, Assembly ready for annual sessions Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to highlight the achievements of her government during the past 100 days in office in her accountability speech before the People's Consultative Assembly on Thursday. The 40-page speech draft, a copy of which was seen by The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, also presents the problems encountered by the government following the Sept.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sjahril may face four-year jail term over Bank Bali scandal
Sjahril may face four-year jail term over Bank Bali scandal Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Bank Governor Sjahril Sabirin is facing a possible four year imprisonment for allegedly being involved in corruption linked to the Bank Bali scandal, which led to government losses of some Rp 904 billion (US$96.2 million). Sjahril was also ordered to pay a Rp 30 million fine. Prosecutor Y.W.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Akbar, Wiranto grilled over alleged graft
Akbar, Wiranto grilled over alleged graft Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Akbar Tandjung denied on Wednesday allegations of misusing Rp 40 billion of the non-budgetary funds belonging to the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) to finance his Golkar Party's campaign in 1999. Akbar, along with former military chief Gen.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rain stops Batam demonstration
Rain stops Batam demonstration BATAM, Riau: Torrential rains, starting at almost 8 a.m. in Batam on Wednesday, seem to have prevented some 300 people from demonstrating to demand Batam Mayor Asman Abnur's resignation. "The demonstrators had been ready since early morning, but their plans were spoilt by the rains," said Zulkarnaen, a local youth leader, here.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR's Annual Session
MPR's Annual Session From Media Indonesia The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session in 2001 needs to be carried out but, for the sake of efficiency and effectiveness, it would be better if it was scheduled after President Megawati's administration had served its first year in office.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI-S'pore senior officials to meet
RI-S'pore senior officials to meet INDONESIA: Indonesia and Singapore are scheduled to hold a one- day meeting of senior officials in Singapore on Thursday to discuss various bilateral issues, including the extradition treaty and investments. The Indonesian delegation members, Director General for External Economic Relations Makarim Wibisono and Asia Pacific Director Yusbar Djamil, left for Singapore on Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Media experts urge journalists to help enlighten the public
Media experts urge journalists to help enlighten the public Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Media experts have urged Indonesian journalists to abide by the existing journalistic rules for the sake of maintaining professionalism amid the difficulties produced by the current economic crisis.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two Australians deported
Two Australians deported KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The immigration office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang has reportedly deported two Australians -- Paul McCarthy and John Kevin Enis -- for violating immigration regulations. "We have marked the passports of the two Australians with red ink. They have political objectives, so we have to deport them. They have also overstayed their visa," said the acting head of the Kupang Immigration office, Immanuel Pulungan, on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singtel buys Telkomsel shares
Singtel buys Telkomsel shares Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) signed an agreement on Wednesday for the purchase of Royal KPN NV's 22.3 percent stake in Indonesia's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel). An executive, who declined to be named, told The Jakarta Post that the sale had been finalized on Wednesday afternoon at Telkomsel's office in South Jakarta and that the deal was valued at US$600 million.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Iran supports Indonesia's stance on U.S. raids
Iran supports Indonesia's stance on U.S. raids Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi supported Indonesia in urging a halt to the United States' strikes against Afghanistan during the fasting month, saying that continuing the attacks during the Muslim holy month would only increase support for Osama bin Laden. Kharazi met his counterpart Hassan Wirayuda in Jakarta on Wednesday and discussed the issues of Afghanistan and illegal migrants.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Many banks target of robberies
Many banks target of robberies JAKARTA: Eleven banks in Central Jakarta are considered a high risk target of armed robbery, an official said on Tuesday. Comr. A.R. Yoyol, the Central Jakarta Police detectives chief, said that the police had deployed 44 officers to safeguard those banks. There are more than 100 banks located in Central Jakarta, according to Yoyol.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI faces shortage of lawyers
RI faces shortage of lawyers BOGOR: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said here that Indonesia was short of about 2,000 lawyers. Indonesia should have 5,500 lawyers to serve at least 400 district courts throughout the country, but in reality there are only about 3,500 lawyers at present, he said.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Zhu's visit set to boost China's ties with RI
Zhu's visit set to boost China's ties with RI Agencies, Beijing Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will bring pledges of financial assistance to Indonesia on a trip there next week due to focus on strengthening economic ties between the countries, an official said Wednesday. Zhu will visit Indonesia from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, immediately after attending the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brunei.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
229 businessmen fail to pay tax
229 businessmen fail to pay tax BOGOR: A total of 229 businesspeople in Bogor have not paid this year's land and building tax, amounting to Rp 7 billion. Head of the Financial Management and Regional Budget Office Pery Suparman said on Tuesday that he had summoned them, but only 60 had appeared. They said they had been unable to make the payments in good time -- before July -- because of slow business and had asked for more time, to the end of the year, to make the payments.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
The MPR Annual Session
The MPR Annual Session The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, drafted in 1945, stipulates that the People's Consultative Assembly is the receptacle of the people's sovereignty. The Assembly, better known as the MPR, commences its Annual Session today.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Yemris: 8 x 4 lines
1. Yemris: 8 x 4 lines Refugees destroy forests to survive 2. Sunarko: 18 x 2 lines 'C. Java needs to take preventative action' 3. Tembak: 24 x 1 line Four killed in restive Aceh 4. DPRD: 32 x 1 line Foreign-trip fever strikes councillors
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom denies forensic audit results
Telkom denies forensic audit results Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telco PT Telkom denied on Wednesday ever having giving authorization for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to launch a forensic audit of the telecommunications regions of West Java and Banten following the alleged misappropriation of billions of rupiah due to mismanagement.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai exports and output flag amid global gloom
Thai exports and output flag amid global gloom Kittiphong Thaicharoen Reuters Bangkok Thailand's flagging economy suffered fresh pain in September with exports and manufacturing output faltering due to a global slowdown and the hijack attacks in the United States, central bank data showed on Wednesday. The Bank of Thailand said in a statement the weak economic data was "aggravated by terrorism and sabotage in the U.S. which directly affected the economy and public sentiment".
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Presidential elections: MPR contests for influence
Presidential elections: MPR contests for influence Eddy O.S. Hiariej, Parliament Watch, School of Law, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta On Thursday the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) began its Annual Session. One issue on the agenda is constitutional change, regarding the election of the president and vice president. The concerned clause, clause 6/2 in the 1945 Constitution reads, "The President and Vice President are elected by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) by the most votes.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kendari police seize illegal logs
Kendari police seize illegal logs KENDARI, Southeast: Kendari police have seized six cubic meters of logs during an operation code-named Wanalaga launched at the Wawonii and Waworete districts. Kendari police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Sumaryoto confirmed the seizure on Wednesday, saying that the logs did not have proper documentation. The owner of the logs was identified only as Mar. "Mar admitted to possessing the logs.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Human rights chief urged to quit
Human rights chief urged to quit MALAYSIA: Human rights body chief in Kuala Lumpur was denounced on Wednesday for a "preposterous" suggestion that human rights should take a back seat in the war on terrorism. Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman Musa Hitam should resign, said P. Ramakrishnan, president of the independent Aliran rights group.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Since the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Since the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) halted the humanitarian aid in September, the Indonesian government has since then provided the refugees with aid of Rp 1,500 and 400 grams of rice.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. envoys
U.S. envoys Former U.S. ambassador Robert Gelbard was, I think, not too successful in diplomatic terms. He was too bold with his statements and often intervened openly in Indonesia's internal affairs. Perhaps he was one of those Americans who believed that the U.S. had to play the role of policeman of the world. People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais had nothing but harsh criticism for the U.S. envoy. Following the anti-U.S.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young reluctant to learn Balinese language
Young reluctant to learn Balinese language Sugi B. Lanus, Contributor, Denpasar Dressed in an elaborate traditional costume, lecturer Windhu Sancaya rushes from Udayana University's campus to Denpasar's state-owned TVRI television studio to host a special news program broadcast every afternoon in the Balinese language. The program, called Gatra Bali, was aired for the first time last August when the station celebrated its 39th anniversary. Windhu is very happy to moonlight as a news presenter.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr.
Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says that the corruption allegations brought against him are unfounded and that he is ready to confront his critics to set the record straight. Page 3 Prison brawl: One inmate was killed and two others were severely injured in a mass brawl at the Tangerang Youth Detention Center on Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali, S. Sumatra in youth exchange
Bali, S. Sumatra in youth exchange DENPASAR, Bali: The provinces of Bali and South Sumatra have agreed to exchange youths in the 2001 interprovincial youth exchange program. Head of Bali's National Education office I. Gusti Ngurah Oka said on Wednesday that Bali would send 15 youths to South Sumatra, and vice versa. While staying in Bali the South Sumatran youths would learn about arts and culture as well as Balinese traditions, according to Oka.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. ADB (4x8)
1. ADB (4x8) ADB thinks RI corporate governance reforms on track 2. UNI (2x30) Unibank closure drags Sukanto Tanoto back to center stage despite exit 3. Spore S'pore bank lending resilient in downturn 4. Hynix Hynix creditors agree on fresh rescue package 5. Sing (4x4) Singtel buys Telkomsel shares 6. Asia (4x4) Asian financial sector doing it tough
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight Asia-pacific countries join Jakarta X-rage c'ships
Eight Asia-pacific countries join Jakarta X-rage c'ships Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Asia-Pacific countries are set to join the Phillips X- Rage, an extreme sports competition that begins in Jakarta on Friday. The three-day competition will take place at the eastern Senayan parking lot and feature 67 athletes from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan, China and Indonesia.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Direct presidential election seen for 2004
Direct presidential election seen for 2004 Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians will most likely elect their president and vice president directly in 2004 as all factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the country's highest legislative body, have agreed to adopt the direct presidential election system.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
State Policy Guidelines obselete, needs update
State Policy Guidelines obselete, needs update Bambang Nurbianto and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 1999 State Policy Guidelines (GBHN) that the People's Consultative Assembly will use to evaluate the Megawati government are outdated and need revising, observers say. Many of the assumptions used to make the guidelines are no longer relevant because major changes have affected the global economic and political scene, they said.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
HSBC
HSBC BANK ALLIANCE: (From left to right) Bank Niaga's finance director Paulus Wiranata, HSBC's deputy CEO Alastair Bryce, Bank Niaga's Vice CEO Andi Mohammad Hatta and HSBC's vice president for payment cash management David Sukri join hands after signing an alliance agreement. The agreement, signed on October 30, 2001 gives HSBC customers access to an additional 119 branches in 30 cities in Indonesia to conduct payment and cash management transactions through Bank Niaga ;JP; ANPAv..r..
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Sweeping issue and reality
Sweeping issue and reality It is refreshing to read a letter from Soemarsono Sastrowardoyo (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 31, 2001). Sastrowardoyo described Jakarta as safer than New York, despite several peaceful Muslim protests against the U.S. recently. Through his letter, Sastrowardoyo has given sharp and very fair accounts of what is truly going on in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. I am disappointed with some baseless reports in some media in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Patrol boats in poor condition
Patrol boats in poor condition JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro expressed concern on Wednesday over the poor condition of police patrol boats. "Out of 10 patrol vessels of Type A, eight are out of order because most of them were made between 1950 and 1963," said Bimantoro. Speaking at a ceremony for the launching of five patrol boats made by state-owned shipbuilding company PT PAL, he added that, of the eight boats that were out of order, two had sunk.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian teen Andrean back to championship title hunt in Spain
Indonesian teen Andrean back to championship title hunt in Spain Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team at the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, was delighted by the late resurgence of Andrean Susilodinata, whose ninth-round win on Tuesday vaulted him to joint second. Andrean, who had stood outside the top 10 in the early stages, has now significantly improved his U-12 category position after beating FM (FIDE Master) Andre Diamant of Brazil.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Antara
Antara Jakarta The Indonesian Council of Mosques wants to see demonstrations that are orderly, peaceful and "well-intentioned" during the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session. "Demonstrations are permissible so long as they are peaceful, controlled and, most of all, do not turn into riots," Council chairman Ahmad Sutarmadi said here on Wednesday.
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Few hot issues to watch at MPR session
Few hot issues to watch at MPR session Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposal for the reestablishment of the Regional faction (FUD) at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will likely be decided when 700 lawmakers start their 10-day Annual Session here on Thursday. The first agenda of the session will be a revision to the internal rules of the Assembly, which is expected to include a revival of the regional representatives faction.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garbage smell haunts Surabaya
Garbage smell haunts Surabaya SURABAYA: Residents living around the new garbage final dump site in Benowo have been complaining about the stink, as the sanitation workers have not sprayed the garbage with chemicals as they did before. Several residents said that the heap of garbage on the 25- hectare site could be smelt from 500 meters away. "At first, workers from the sanitary agency sprayed chemicals on the garbage heap. There was no smell at all at that time," said Achyar, a Benowo resident.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Seminar Seminar and performance on Commedia dell'Arte by Marco Luly, at Udayana University, in Denpasar, Nov. 16. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Phone: 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Telkom denies forensic
Telkom denies forensic audit results 2. Astra ( 1 X 20) Astra's profit jumps 3.OIL (1X20) Fuel prices decline 4.US (1X20) U.S. economy shrinks by 0.4
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Da'i ready to confront critics
Da'i ready to confront critics The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sole police chief nominee Commissioner General Da'i Bachtiar says that the corruption allegations brought against him are unfounded and that he is ready to confront his critics to set the record straight. "I am ready to confront those who doubt my personal integrity and credibility," Da'i told The Jakarta Post in an interview here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight killed in paint factory blast
Eight killed in paint factory blast THAILAND: A powerful explosion ripped through a paint factory southeast of Bangkok on Wednesday, killing eight workers and injuring 21 others, police said. The blast and a subsequent fire heavily damaged the G.S. Thailand Factory in Chon Buri, 60 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, where 45 people were working at the time, according to Lt. Col. Nakarin Nooroon at the Chon Buri police station. Police said the explosion happened at 3:30 p.m.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan's Musharraf: Moderator of war vs terror
Pakistan's Musharraf: Moderator of war vs terror Natalia M.L.M. Morales Professor, Political Science and International Studies University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila The key actor who appears to be carrying well the weight of the U.S.-led war against terrorism is neither U.S. President George W. Bush or British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.31, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 0 500 Adindo Foresta 80 0 0 AGIS 115 10 1,814,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 190 0 6,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 25 179,500 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 525 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 260 0 0 Aneka Tambang 900 25 848,500 Apac Citra 240 0 0 Aqua Golden 18,000 0 0 Argha...