Archive: 14 November 2001
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Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Quassey is no Egyptian: Embassy
Quassey is no Egyptian: Embassy The Egyptian Embassy in Jakarta said on Tuesday that Abu Quassey, whom the Indonesian police are currently questioning in connection with people-smuggling activities to Australia, was not one of its citizens, and had no connection with Egypt at all.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Matori's PKB plans to hold extraordinary congress
Matori's PKB plans to hold extraordinary congressAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB), under the chairmanship of Matori Abdul Djalil, plans to organize an extraordinary congress before March in an attempt to strengthen his grip on the party, which has had a...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
1. Sea : 4x10
1. Sea : 4x10 Jakarta bay polluted by waste from city 2. Ban - 2x 24 Sutiyoso yet to sign Ramadhan alcohol ban 3. Zoo - 3x10 Bribery at zoo probed 4. Drugs - 2x 16 Drugs top crime list in N. Jakarta
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Orangutan breeding program set up in Jambi
Orangutan breeding program set up in Jambi JAMBI: The Ministry of Forestry has provided a two-hectare area of forest in the Bukit Tigapuluh National Park for the breeding of orangutans, says a local official.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
"Six Sigma" concept earns popularity Local companies turn eyes on 'Six Sigma'
"Six Sigma" concept earns popularity Local companies turn eyes on 'Six Sigma'Jonminofri, Contributor, Jakarta The term "quality assurance" carries quite a few meanings. Some companies translate it as a "good and correct" production method in accordance with ISO standards, while others connect it...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Quality: in the beholder's eye
Quality: in the beholder's eyeRoy Goni, Contributor, Jakarta A number of managers from U.S. service industries appearing on a CNN newscast in April 2000 voiced their concern over today's business realities.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Gedung Kesenian gets aid
Gedung Kesenian gets aid JAKARTA: In a bid to boost the image of Jakarta Playhouse (Gedung Kesenian Jakarta) as the center of art performances in the capital, the Japanese government provided on Tuesday a cultural grant in the form of a stage lighting system.The donation, worth around 42.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Ya-Udah Bistro, a boost for Jaksa food lovers
Ya-Udah Bistro, a boost for Jaksa food loversBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta There was a time when Jl. Jaksa meant basically just two things, cheap digs and cheap hooch for the hordes of backpackers and ne'er-do-well expats who tended to lurk in its dingy watering holes.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
The Assembly and economic recovery
The Assembly and economic recoverySri Mulyani, Economist, Atlanta, U.S. The Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is now over and this convention of the country's highest body -- attended by the people's representatives -- has not left any meaningful marks for the recovery of...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions* Photo Gresik Harbor.. by Infinity group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), Nov. 15 to 24. * Education: How to enter UK education for SMU graduates, a presentation on UK education at International Village, Ubaya, 3 p.m., Nov. 14.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Flight from poverty
Flight from poverty If it was meant to be a wake up call, it failed to arouse even the slightest interest of the nation. A World Bank report about the state of poverty in Indonesia, and why it must be urgently addressed, was not alarming enough to prompt us to act.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2001 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 3,000 Adindo Foresta 90 0 0 AGIS 125 -10 478,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa 200 0 0...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Jitters hit airline, tourism stocks
Jitters hit airline, tourism stocksChristina Toh-Pantin, Reuters, Singapore Travel jitters struck Asia airline and travel stocks on Tuesday after the apparent accidental crash of an American Airlines plane in New York dimmed hopes of a quick rebound for the battered sector.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Students demand justice for friends
Students demand justice for friends Approximately 100 students from Atma Jaya University asked the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) on Tuesday to continue investigating the fatal shootings of Trisakti and Semanggi, which killed 30 people, mostly students.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Three more people killed in Ambon gunfire
Three more people killed in Ambon gunfireThe Jakarta Post, Ambon Following a strong bomb explosion that claimed two lives in Ambon on Monday, three more people were shot dead by unidentified gunmen and five others were seriously injured by gunfire in Ambon early on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov. 13
Rupiah Rates Nov. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,138.00 11,138.00 10,585.00 10,691.00Austrian schilling 1 656.69 722.09 685.86 693.11Australian dollar 1 5,266.69 5,791.76 5,498.91 5,559.32Belgian franc 1 224.07 246.31 233.95 236.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Hero's procession for Theys' body
Hero's procession for Theys' bodyR.K. Nugroho & Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Makassar Thousands of people, including many university students, on Tuesday accompanied the ambulance which was carrying the body of Theys Hiyo Eluay from the provincial legislative council building in Jayapura to...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras
Message of Ambassador H.E. Ambassador Luk Darras Each year King's Day, which Belgium celebrates on the 15th November, gives us the occasion to stand still for a moment to reflect and to focus on the relations between Belgium and Indonesia.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
To adapt and anticipate to new challenges in the international
To adapt and anticipate to new challenges in the international as well as domestic stage, the ministry of foreign affairs undergoing heavy restructuring.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
PDI-P fully supports committee to investigate Akbar, says Roy
PDI-P fully supports committee to investigate Akbar, says RoyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palangkaraya The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has said it fully supports the establishment of a House of Representatives (DPR) special committee to investigate the alleged misuse of...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Local legislators support Fadel
Local legislators support Fadel After two months of uncertainty, nine legislators from Gorontalo in northern Sulawesi have called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to swear in governor-elect Fadel Muhammad.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
RI, Norway launch $2.2m development program
RI, Norway launch $2.2m development programTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, in cooperation with Norway, kicked off on Tuesday an integrated program aimed at ensuring continued growth while at the same satisfying the needs of environmental protection in Riau...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Training to combat anthrax attack
Training to combat anthrax attack JAKARTA: Some 50 police personnel joined a day-long training course Tuesday on how to deal with an anthrax attack in the capital, a senior official at Jakarta Police headquarters said.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Govt mulls plan to merge Timah with Antam
Govt mulls plan to merge Timah with AntamThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering merging the ailing state-owned tin mining company PT Timah and the relatively stronger general mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) in a bid to help the former stay afloat, according to State...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Arroyo urged ASEAN to jointly combat terrorism
Arroyo urged ASEAN to jointly combat terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on ASEAN member countries on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation against terrorism by imposing stricter border controls and implementing emergency responses to the...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
More on airport
More on airport I agree wholeheartedly with Mark Ogilvie (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 10, 2001: Make the airport more pleasant). I would like to add that, from personal experience, the toilets' cleanliness leave much to be desired.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Makassar residents seek cement firm split
Makassar residents seek cement firm splitJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Thousands of local people and employees of state-owned cement company PT Semen Tonasa staged a demonstration at the South Sulawesi provincial legislative council compound in the city on Tuesday, demanding the government...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Activists set nonviolent agenda
Activists set nonviolent agendaThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A rare meeting of activists from political and Islamic-based organizations agreed on Tuesday to develop an agenda of political participation that was strictly nonviolent.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Asian currencies mixed late
Asian currencies mixed lateNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday as the dollar struggled to make headway even though the airliner crash in New York overnight appeared to be an accident, rather than a follow- up to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, dealers said.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Distance learning by teleconference
Distance learning by teleconference MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Minister of National Education, Abdul Malik Fajar, opened new teleconference facilities at the North Sumatra University (USU) in Medan on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Honorary degrees for sale
Honorary degrees for saleFrom KompasI used to be one of those who didn't believe that honorary degrees could be "purchased". However, recently I received a letter from Lembaga Informasi Fasilitas Indonesia (the Facility Information Body of Indonesia) based in Cimanggis, Depok, saying that as a...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Who cares about the future of this nation?
Who cares about the future of this nation?Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta Every time I see the grim faces of angry demonstrators on television, I can't help asking myself whether our political leaders really care about our future.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Household waste pollutes Jakarta Bay: Agency
Household waste pollutes Jakarta Bay: AgencyAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pollutants emanating from onshore are the largest contributors to the pollution of Jakarta Bay while there has been as yet no significant effort made by government agencies and the community to manage...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Page 7
Page 7 Headings 1. Nana: 8 x 4 linesPolice action sought to curb West Java deforestation 2. Gunfire: 18 x 2 lines Three more people killed in Ambon 3. School: 16 x 2 lines C. Java jr. high grads to skip H.S.4. LBH: 16 x 2 lines Legal Aid Yogya appoints director
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
One killed in disco melee
One killed in disco melee JAKARTA: One person was killed in a brawl between Ambonese and Papuan people at Laila discotheque on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, while a security guard was injured, a police report said on Monday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Bribery at zoo probed
Bribery at zoo probedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following calls from the city council to dismiss top officials of city-owned Ragunan Zoo for attempts to bribe city councillors with Rp 90 million (US$900) earlier this month, the Jakarta administration is now questioning the officials on their alleged...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
FAO: Don't blame logging alone for high rate of deforestation
FAO: Don't blame logging alone for high rate of deforestationVijay Joshi, Associated Press, Bangkok Forests in Southeast Asia are disappearing at an alarming rate, but logging alone is not to blame as is widely done, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
S'pore, RI curb terrorism, piracy
S'pore, RI curb terrorism, piracy SINGAPORE: Singaporean and Indonesian defense officials are working to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism and high-seas piracy, Singapore's Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Drugs top crime list in Norh Jakarta
Drugs top crime list in Norh JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Offenses related to drugs are the most common type of crime in North Jakarta, as indicated by the astounding number of perpetrators arrested by police, a senior police officer revealed on Friday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Adequate iron intake crucial to fight anemia
Adequate iron intake crucial to fight anemiaDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Anemia, one of the most common health problems in Asia, is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsPT InfoAsia Teknologi Global, a distributor of information technology products, plans to list its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, company chairman David Simbar told a press conference on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Recognize public participation to improve foreign policy
Recognize public participation to improve foreign policyDian Wirengjurit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta To adapt and anticipate to new challenges on the international and domestic stages, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is undergoing heavy restructuring.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
1. BAGIR: 4 lines, 11 counts
1. BAGIR: 4 lines, 11 counts Chief Justice gives investors go ahead for int'l arbitration (UNEDITED. The idea of the whole story is that Bagir says if multinational companies are not happy with the Indonesian judicial system, take yoUr disputes with local companies to international arbitrage).
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Atma Jaya students demand justice
Atma Jaya students demand justiceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Atma Jaya University students commemorated on Tuesday the so- called Semanggi Tragedy with a call on the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to continue investigating the Semanggi and Trisakti...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
[b]No victory yet but scales
No victory yet but scales tip in Afghanistan Guardian News Service London 2. China -- By accepting China in WTO, all members stand to benefit 1 X 48 36pt BodoniAll stand to benefit from China's entry to WTOThe Asahi Shimbun Tokyo 3.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
All stand to benefit from China's entry to WTO
All stand to benefit from China's entry to WTOThe Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo China has been accepted as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in its meeting of trade ministers. The world's most populous nation with its economic might is expected to formally join the international watchdog...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Muslims visit Sunan Ampel's grave
Muslims visit Sunan Ampel's grave SURABAYA, East Java: In the run-up to the fasting month of Ramadhan, tens of thousands of Muslims have been making a pilgrimage every day to the tomb of the noted Muslim cleric, Sunan Ampel, in the capital of East Java, Surabaya.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
2 X 18 48pt Bodoni
2 X 18 48pt Bodoni Evictions no answer to housing problem Marco Kusumawijaya Architect Jakarta
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Student brawl claims one life
Student brawl claims one life BOGOR: A brawl erupted outside the Pajajaran sports hall where pop music group Dewa was holding a concert on Tuesday afternoon, claiming the life of one student and seriously wounding two others.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
To solve the economic crisis and to rebuild the country's
To solve the economic crisis and to rebuild the country's economy, a clear political direction is required -- one that has "explicit roadsigns" from the country's highest institutions, like the MPR.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Our deepest condolences on the passing of
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Muhamad Aziz Maulana19 months old the 3rd son of our good friend and fellow staffer Khaerudin. He died at the Cilandak Hospital in South Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon. There will be a funeral service tomorrow. Management and staff of The Jakarta Post
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Atma Jaya students demand justice
Atma Jaya students demand justiceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Atma Jaya University students commemorated on Tuesday the so- called Semanggi Tragedy with a call on the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to continue investigating the Semanggi and Trisakti...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Al-Qaeda may have bought diamonds
Al-Qaeda may have bought diamonds SIERRA LEONE: The al-Qaeda network of the world's most wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden has direct links with Sierra Leonean rebels and may have bought "conflict diamonds" from them, sources in Freetown said.U.S.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Riau allocates Rp 70b for small firms
Riau allocates Rp 70b for small firms PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau Governor Saleh Djasit said that the provincial administration had allocated Rp 70 billion in financial assistance for small- and medium-scale companies in the province.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Yogyakarta legal aid appoints director
Yogyakarta legal aid appoints directorSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Chairman of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) Bambang Widjojanto swore in Sudi Subakah as the new director of the Yogyakarta Legal Aid Foundation to replace Budi Santoso.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Arroyo urges ASEAN to jointly combat terrorism
Arroyo urges ASEAN to jointly combat terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on ASEAN member countries on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation against terrorism by imposing stricter border controls and implementing emergency responses to the...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Ban on human trafficking urged
Ban on human trafficking urged JAKARTA: Some 27 Islamic women's groups within the Indonesian Women's Islamic Council Organization called on Tuesday for the government to ratify a 1949 international convention that banned trafficking in women and children.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Indonesia skips 2002 Asiad fencing, shooting
Indonesia skips 2002 Asiad fencing, shootingNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian fencers and shooters will miss the Pusan 2002 Asian Games after their sports organizations officially submitted a letter of withdrawal from the event's centralized training camp to the National...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
"The government is still nervous in executing its decisions and
"The government is still nervous in executing its decisions and commitments due to the dominant self-interest of groups as well as the high exposure of power by the DPR..."4
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Ya-Udah Bistro boost for Jaksa foodies
Ya-Udah Bistro boost for Jaksa foodies============= Bill Blade Contributor Jakarta ------------ There was a time when Jl. Jaksa meant basically just two things, cheap digs and cheap hooch for the hordes of backpackers and ne'er-do-well expats who tended to lurk in its dingy watering holes.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Deputy Batam mayor urged to step down
Deputy Batam mayor urged to step down BATAM, Riau: The locally based Petisi 13 Group called on Deputy Batam Mayor Asman Abnur to step down for his recent controversial statement, which has raised confusion among the local elite and foreign investors.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Govt cuts 2002 tourist arrivals target
Govt cuts 2002 tourist arrivals targetMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has revised downward the 2002 foreign visitors target to 5.3 million from an earlier projection of 5.8 million due to the global economic slowdown, according to a senior official.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
PT InfoAsia Teknologi Global, a distributor of information
PT InfoAsia Teknologi Global, a distributor of information technology products, plans to list its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday, company chairman David Simbar told a press conference on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Condemnation abounds for Theys's 'murder'
Condemnation abounds for Theys's 'murder'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekartnoputri's political party on Tuesday condemned the (suspected) murder of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluai and urged that the security authorities uncover the mystery surrounding his death.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
U.S. envoy meets Amien Rais
U.S. envoy meets Amien Rais JAKARTA: United States Ambassador Ralph "Skip" Boyce made on Tuesday a courtesy call on People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais to introduce himself, as he began his tenure as Washington's top envoy here.During the meeting Amien urged the U.S.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
PGPI accepts GIN role in local golf with caution
PGPI accepts GIN role in local golf with cautionMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Pro-Golf Association (PGPI) has adopted a cautious stance on PT GIN (Golf Indonesia Nusantara), a commercial body recently established by the PGPI's amateur counterpart, the Indonesia Golf...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Our deepest condolences on the passing of
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Muhamad Aziz Maulana19 months old the 3rd son of our good friend and fellow staffer Khaerudin. He died at the Cilandak Hospital in South Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon. There will be a funeral service tomorrow. Management and staff of The Jakarta Post
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Lampung employers asked to pay bonus
Lampung employers asked to pay bonus BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung provincial administration called on employers to pay their Muslim employees the obligatory annual bonus at least seven days before the Idul Fitri holidays on Dec.16 and Dec.17, 2001.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
New system cuts medical costs
New system cuts medical costsBarrie R Miller, Hospital Consultant, School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne Prior to the economic crisis, Indonesia was regarded as one of the "tiger" economic leaders of Asia.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Bagir gives go-ahead for int'l arbitration
Bagir gives go-ahead for int'l arbitrationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite claiming to do his best to restore the image of the country's judges, Supreme Court head Bagir Manan said on Tuesday that he would not prevent foreign investors from taking disputes with their domestic...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
C. Java junior high grads to skip high school
C. Java junior high grads to skip high schoolAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara Eighty percent of 10,190 junior high school graduates in the Central Java regency of Banjarnegara did not continue their studies at senior high school this year because of economic problems, says a local...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Banten gubernatorial election protested
Banten gubernatorial election protested SERANG, Banten: More than 500 people of The Oppressed Group (Keras) and of the Banten Care Society Alliance (Ampibi) staged a demonstration in the city on Monday, demanding the Banten provincial legislative council halt the ongoing gubernatorial election.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Evictions no solution to city's housing problem
Evictions no solution to city's housing problemMarco Kusumawijaya, Architect, Jakarta The violence with which the Jakarta city administration recently evicted the urban poor from their river bank community has shocked many, especially given indications of arson.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Police action sought to curb W. Java deforestation
Police action sought to curb W. Java deforestationNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Indramayu Illegal logging in the regency of Indramayu, West Java, has reached such alarming levels that stern police actions are needed to stop it, according to a coalition of non-governmental organizations (KLI) in...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Police action sought to curb Indramayu deforestation
Police action sought to curb Indramayu deforestationNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Illegal logging in the regency of Indramayu, West Java, has reached such alarming levels that stern police actions are needed to stop it, according to a coalition of non-governmental organizations (KLI) in...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Shoe exports to fall in 2002
Shoe exports to fall in 2002Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) predicted that exports would decline by 10 percent to 20 percent next year from US$1.7 billion in 2000, as orders for footwear decreased on the back of a global economic slowdown.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Sutiyoso yet to sign Ramadhan alcohol ban
Sutiyoso yet to sign Ramadhan alcohol banEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said he had to wait for a joint decree of five ministers before signing the gubernatorial decree that bans the sale of alcoholic drinks and orders the closure of several entertainment spots, including...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Textiles, farming hold up WTO agreement
Textiles, farming hold up WTO agreementJeremy Gaunt and Robert Evans, Reuters, Doha Until late Tuesday evening Jakarta time, ministers from more than 140 countries could not yet reach a deal on new trade talks due to fights over textile imports and farms subsidies.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
NGOs plan conflict resolution body
NGOs plan conflict resolution body JAKARTA: The Consortium for Agrarian Reform called for the government on Monday to set up an agrarian conflict resolution agency.The agency would be tasked with seeking solutions to the numerous conflicts over land ownership across the country that stemmed from...
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Govt not thinking of spending cuts
Govt not thinking of spending cutsBerni K. Moestafa and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defying signs of a revenue shortfall in this year's state budget, the government denied it had begun planning spending cuts in the budget, arguing that other options existed to avoid this move.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001
Purge New Order, corruption now!
Purge New Order, corruption now!From Rakyat MerdekaI can no longer bear to witness the widespread corruption in this country. It has been committed by both bureaucrats and businesspeople who are ardent supporters of the New Order, former president Soeharto's political vehicle for his 32 years in...