Archive: 17 November 2001
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Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Whither Indonesian sports?
Whither Indonesian sports? The 2002 World Cup soccer finals in Korea and Japan are just a few months away and, as in previous years, Indonesians can only dream of having their national team qualify for the quadrennial event. The question that immediately begs to be answered here is, why is it that Indonesia has always failed in recent years to qualify for such grand international events? Things, after all, have not always been so gloomy.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese nabbed for marijuana trafficking
Acehnese nabbed for marijuana trafficking JAMBI: Jambi police arrested two more Acehnese people on Thursday for trying to traffic a total of 12 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh to Jakarta. Jambi Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen. Toto Soewali said here on Friday that the two suspects and the drugs were netted in separate places in the Batanghari regency. "One was nabbed from a passenger bus PMTOH while another one was taken from another passenger bus", said Toto.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Airlangga University has new rector
Airlangga University has new rector SURABAYA: After an uncertain four months, Puruhito, a surgeon, was inducted on Friday as the new rector of Surabaya-based Airlangga University for the 2001/05 period to replace Soedarto. Minister of National Education Malik Fadjar led the ceremony, which was initiated with a small procession and the reading of the Koranic verses.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
S. Sulawesi students pledge tolerance
S. Sulawesi students pledge tolerance Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Following the recent campaign of terror waged against Christian people in South Sulawesi, six student associations have issued a joint communique in an attempt to stop all forms of violence and promote tolerance among numerous religious communities in the province.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia will support new round of trade talks
Malaysia will support new round of trade talks Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia supports a new round of World Trade Organization negotiations, but doesn't want "extraneous matters" such as exploitation of child workers to creep in, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday. "Our stand is that we are not against a new round of talks, (but) we want to determine what is the agenda," Mahathir told reporters after addressing a conference on terrorism.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Purge New Order, corruption now!
Purge New Order, corruption now! From Rakyat Merdeka I 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 power. I myself do not belong to the group and suffered mentally during the New Order administration.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Free milk for orphans
Free milk for orphans JAKARTA: More than 2,100 children from 13 orphanages in Greater Jakarta will receive free milk during the entire month- long Ramadhan holy month. The program was inaugurated on Thursday by PT New Zealand Milk Indonesia President Director Andy Corrigan at the Muslimin orphanage on Jl. Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta on Thursday. During the fasting month, the children will receive a total of 6,513 sachets of calcium-enriched powdered milk worth Rp 100 million (US$9,600).
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt cautioned over UN mission
Govt cautioned over UN mission Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four factions in the House of Representatives urged the government to move with caution over its offer to join a UN peacekeeping operation in Afghanistan, with one faction warning that Indonesia was playing into Washington's hands.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
E.Timorese refugees face starvation
E.Timorese refugees face starvation Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Indonesian government has practically halted humanitarian aid for 143,803 East Timorese refugees now living in West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, since September, or three months earlier than its official plan to cut all aid for refugees in December this year. The refugees told The Jakarta Post at their camps in Kupang and Noelbaki village on Thursday that they had no idea why the aid had been abruptly stopped.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
BBJ to screen classic musicals
BBJ to screen classic musicals JAKARTA: Classic musicals, such as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and A Chorus Line will be screened from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21 at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta (BBJ), on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta. The screenings are free and open to the public. There will be two shows each day, starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m respectively. My Fair Lady was awarded several Oscars in 1964, and including those for best film and actor.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Matori's dismissal from PKB seen as 'emotional move'
Matori's dismissal from PKB seen as 'emotional move' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dismissal of Matori Abdul Djalil from the National Awakening Party (PKB) was seen by his supporters as unlawful and an "emotional move" taken by his rival, Alwi Shihab. "No one can dismiss any party member except the party's national congress, which is the highest forum of the party," Matori's PKB secretary-general Abdul Khalid Ahmad told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia belongs to Asia
Australia belongs to Asia In his article Does Australia really belong to E. Asia? ( The Jakarta Post, Nov. 15, 2001, p.3), Jusuf Wanandi makes a number of unreasonable observations about the recent election campaign in Australia. I will take up my serious concerns directly with Mr. Wanandi as soon as we meet, but for the public record there are a couple of matters I would like to set straight. Mr.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Off roaders to race in Malaysia
Off roaders to race in Malaysia JAKARTA: Indonesian off roaders from the Cheetah Off-road Club will participate in the 2001 Rain Forest Challenge slated to take place from Nov. 25 until Dec. 5 in the Malaysian state of Pahang. "There are four Indonesian four-wheel drive vehicles taking part, each manned by two people. We are also sending a mechanic and an observer," team manager Justinus Sjahlim told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hawk-200 warplane crashes in Riau
Hawk-200 warplane crashes in Riau M. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru An Air Force Hawk-200 jet fighter crashed on Friday at an air base in Riau's provincial capital, Pekanbaru, followed by conflicting explanations regarding the cause of the crash. The aircraft's pilot, Major Agung Sasongko Jati, survived the accident by ejecting from the plane. Agung, who is an instructor in the Sky Hawk Squadron, also pilots U.S.-manufactured F-16 Falcon bombers in Madiun, East Java.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police may summon Fuad for clarification over bomb case
Police may summon Fuad for clarification over bomb case Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police may summon former finance minister and current MPR legislator Fuad Bawazier for clarification over his alleged involvement in a bombing case here, City Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb said on Friday. "Police need to cross-check any information from the suspects during the interrogation in order to find whether or not their statements are true," he said.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Gorilla - 4x11
1. Gorilla - 4x11 Ragunan gorillas not out of the woods 2. Fuad - 2x18 Sutiyoso to evict more street traders 3. Puasa - 2x24 Family expenses go up during Ramadhan month 4. Sampah - 1x26 City garbage truck burned 5. Bis - 1x26 Block M buses back on duty
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippines eyes bumper rice harvest next year
Philippines eyes bumper rice harvest next year The Philippines aims to reap a record high harvest of at least 13 million tons of unmilled rice next year in a bid to reduce imports, officials said on Friday. Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor said the government plans to intensify the distribution of higher yielding seeds to boost production of the country's staple from this year's estimated harvest of 12.85 million tons.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blok M bus terminal back to normal
Blok M bus terminal back to normal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being blocked by dozens of bus crews for three consecutive days, the situation at Blok M bus terminal gradually returned to normal on Friday, as most crews taking part in the demonstration against the new routes started operating again, an official said.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 16
Rupiah Rates Nov. 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Honorary degrees
Honorary degrees for sale From Kompas I used to be one of those who didn't believe that honorary degrees could be "purchased".
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI says no to separatist violence: Indonesia will not tolerate
RI says no to separatist violence: Indonesia will not tolerate the separatist and sectarian violence that is hampering the government's efforts to revive the moribund economy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday in New York. Page 2 New RI ambassador to U.S.: Indonesia confirmed on Friday that Soemadi Brotodiningrat, the incumbent ambassador to Japan, was the sole candidate for the position of Indonesian ambassador to the United States.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government committed to autonomy, Megawati says
Government committed to autonomy, Megawati says Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told governors and regents across the country on Friday to stop questioning the government's sincerity in offering autonomy. She insisted that the government's plan to revise the law, which took effect only in January, was aimed at maintaining the nation's integrity because the law had turned out to be a threat to national unity.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia mission in Kabul left dormant
Indonesia mission in Kabul left dormant Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will await recommendations from the United Nations regarding Afghanistan before resuming diplomatic relations with any future Kabul government in the wake of the Taliban regime's fall, an official said on Thursday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese fishermen arrested on Batam
Vietnamese fishermen arrested on Batam BATAM, Riau: The Navy on Batam Island has detained 29 Vietnamese fishermen and two fishing ships for having necessary documents to fish on the Natuna waters. Col. Bambang Soewarto, chief of the Tanjungpinang naval base, said here on Thursday that the Vietnamese fishermen and their vessels were arrested when they fishing on the Natuna waters recently.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan promotion at Sea World
Ramadhan promotion at Sea World JAKARTA: In an effort to beat the low season in the entertainment business during Ramadhan, Sea World will give away a shopping voucher worth Rp 200,000 to its 1,000th customer of the day each day between Nov. 16 and Dec. 15. Visitors will be accompanied by Sea World's education staff when touring the aquarium. --JP
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL uncovers vast toxic waste dump
KL uncovers vast toxic waste dump MALAYSIA: Thousands of tons of toxic waste have been found dumped in Malaysia's southern state of Johor, sparking environmental and health fears, reports said on Friday. The Malay-language Berita Harian daily said the waste were believed to have been brought in from Singapore by illegal dumping syndicates.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Java issues circular on annual bonus
East Java issues circular on annual bonus SURABAYA, East Java: In observance of the Idhul Fitri holidays on Dec. 16-17, 2001 and Christmas, Governor Iman Utomo issued a circular on Nov. 13, 2001, regulating that employers pay a one- month salary as an annual bonus to their workers. "Besides the obligatory annual bonus, employers are also called on to provide basic commodities packages and transportation payments for their workers," he said here on Friday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prayer session at Kramat Tunggak
Prayer session at Kramat Tunggak JAKARTA: The city administration will hold prayer sessions in five mayoralties during Ramadhan, with the first session being held in the Kramat Tunggak area of North Jakarta. The prayer session in the former red light district, which is currently in the process of being converted into an Islamic Center, will be lead by popular Muslim preacher Zainuddin M.Z. The program, titled Ramadhan Safari, was initiated by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and will commence on Nov.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor's Taiwan visit criticized
Governor's Taiwan visit criticized MANADO, North Sulawesi: A number of non-governmental organizations and legislators criticized governor A.J. Sondakh's visit to Taiwan, saying local officials had no sense of crisis. Also included in the governor's entourage were Manado mayor Wempie Frederick, a number of local officials and their wives.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Emha popularized 'maiyah' spiritual tunes
Emha popularized 'maiyah' spiritual tunes Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Since last July, Emha Ainun Najib, better known as Emha or Cak Nun, and his Kiai Kanjeng Sepuh group have presented maiyah from one city to another, in and outside Java, performing door to door and even in squares, fields, sports halls, cultural centers, mosques' yards and subdistrict offices. The term maiyah may not be popular in our community.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF to consider extending RI program
IMF to consider extending RI program Berni K. Moestafa and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it would consider extending its contract with the government, citing that a one year extension of the contract could possibly be appropriate.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
The government announced on Thursday that the Ramadhan
The government announced on Thursday that the Ramadhan commenced on Saturday. However, some Muslims began fasting on Friday as the nation's largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, stated that the first day of the holy fasting month fell on Friday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso wants burning of garbage truck in Bekasi be investigated
Sutiyoso wants burning of garbage truck in Bekasi be investigated The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sour relationship between the city administration and the Bekasi municipal administration over use of the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi was further aggravated on Thursday after the burning of a city-owned garbage truck whose driver dumped garbage on the roadside near the site.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI not free of fear from want
RI not free of fear from want JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Friday that the Indonesian people were still not free of the fear from want, even though efforts to increase the food supply had been implemented over a long period. Speaking to winners of a food resilience contest at the Merdeka Palace, Megawati admitted that Indonesia had once been self-reliant in rice.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah says 'tarawih' prayers
Hamzah says 'tarawih' prayers Jakarta: Vice President Hamzah Haz joined the congregation of Darussalam Mosque in Matraman, East Jakarta, for the tarawih non- obligatory prayers on Friday evening. Wearing the white koko Muslim shirt and black cap, Hamzah mingled with hundreds of other Muslims crowding the mosque, which is only about ten meters away from his home. Hamzah arrived early on Friday after a five-day trip to Japan where he underwent health checkups.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wanted: Manpower professionals
Wanted: Manpower professionals JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea is worried about the appointment of unprofessional people as chiefs of local manpower and transmigration offices. He said that their presence could harm the development programs of manpower and transmigration departments in the regions.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Traders complain over beef price rise
Traders complain over beef price rise JAKARTA: Traders have complained about an approximately 23 percent increase in the price of beef, from Rp 32,500 (US$3.25) to Rp 40,000 per kilogram, during the last few days, while demand for the meat was expected to rise during the fasting month of Ramadhan. The meat traders, who met Central Jakarta Mayor Hosea P.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ragunan gorillas not out of the woods
Ragunan gorillas not out of the woods Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy over the Rp 3.2 billion (about US$300,000) fund that has been allocated for the care of four male gorillas from England continued on Friday with Governor Sutiyoso's statement that the fund is only to used for the maintenance of the animals' enclosure, and not for their meals. "We did not approve the Rp 3.2 billion for the gorillas' food.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stop fighting in Aceh
Stop fighting in Aceh JAKARTA: Some 70 student activists, grouped under the Aceh Coalition of Democratic Societies (KMDA), called on the Indonesian government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Friday to stop the armed conflict, at least during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. The call was contained in an open letter addressed to GAM's top leader Tengku Hasan Muhammad Tiro and President Megawati Soekarnoputri, copies of which were made available to the media.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thomas, Uber Cup boast record entries
Thomas, Uber Cup boast record entries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2002 Thomas and Uber Cups, the world's longest-established badminton competitions, boast a record number of entries with 102 teams, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) announced recently.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tens of thousands expected to attend Theys's funeral
Tens of thousands expected to attend Theys's funeral R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura will be on red alert on Saturday as tens of thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Papuan Presidium Council chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay, according to the provincial police chief, Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
"To make the joint communique effective, we will hold regular
"To make the joint communique effective, we will hold regular dialogs to break it down into joint efforts to create a peaceful situation, especially on the eve of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year in the province." Edwin Turendy
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI won't tolerate separatist violence, Hassan tells UN
RI won't tolerate separatist violence, Hassan tells UN Priscilla Cheung, Associated Press, United Nations Indonesia will not tolerate the separatist and sectarian violence that is hampering the government's efforts to revive the moribund economy, the foreign minister said on Thursday, addressing the country's two most pressing issues. Hassan Wirayuda also urged other nations to do more to ensure a just and democratic world as part of the global campaign against terrorism.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. IMF
1. IMF IMF to consider extending RI program 2. Five (2x26) Jakarta's five star hotels in doldrums: Consultant 3. Steel (4x4) Mega steel merger hits snag 4. Thai (2x18) Thailand to speed up privatisation 5. India (2x18) India still cautious about new trade talks 6. Viet (2x18) Vietnam sets 2002 GDP growth at 7.3% 7. US2 U.S. industrial output dips
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Ancar: 4 lines, 11 counts
1. Ancar: 4 lines, 11 counts Election law gets low priority for deliberation 2. DENNY: 2 lines, 21 couns Theys' murder puts Megawati's image at stake 3. AFGHAN: 1 line, 35 counts RI mission in Kabul left dormant 4. MATORI: 2 lines, 27 counts Matori's dismissal form PKB seen as 'emotional move' 5. SURIPTO, 2 lines, 20 counts Gus Dur, Suripto make half-hearted peace 6. SUBSIDI, 3 lines 20 counts Education scheme to benefit 200,000 villagers
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Surabaya garbage a serious problem'
'Surabaya garbage a serious problem' SURABAYA, East Java: Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarim said the accumulating garbage in the city was a serious problem that had to be resolved immediately. "The accumulation of garbage in temporary dump sites in the city could be a serious disaster to residents unless the problem is solved immediately," the visiting minister said here on Friday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government considers hedging oil price
Government considers hedging oil price Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering protectionist measures for the country's oil sales price for next year at the price level of US$22 per barrel, which is set in the state budget, amid increasing worries that oil prices will continue to decline, a senior government official said Friday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Surakarta nightspot owners want mayoralty to be consistent
Surakarta nightspot owners want mayoralty to be consistent Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Entertainment center owners in Surakarta are to abide by the mayoralty instruction to close their businesses in the first and last week of the fasting month of Ramadhan, but have threatened to sue the mayor if any parties seek to disrupt their businesses during the second and third week of the fasting period.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutrisno breaks world powerlifting record
Sutrisno breaks world powerlifting record JAKARTA: Indonesian powerlifter Sutrisno broke a world record in the 60 kilogram weightclass at the Powerlifting World Championships ending in Finland on Thursday by lifting a total of 710.0 kilograms to earn him a gold medal. "This is such a proud moment for all of us.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Animated movies reborn in Yogyakarta
Animated movies reborn in Yogyakarta Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Japanese cartoon characters like Crayon Sinchan, Dora Emon and Pokemon have stolen children's hearts but annoyed parents wanting their kids to get more in touch with Indonesian values. Many parents want more local films for children on television like those aired by state television TVRI during the 1980s such as Si Huma and Si Unyil.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Election law gets low priority
Election law gets low priority Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite public fear of a suspended election, amendment of the general election law is not a priority in the upcoming session of the House of Representatives (DPR), which will start on Monday. Chairman of the House's legislation body Zein Badjeber said on Friday that the House would have to rush through other, more urgent, bills.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Makassar police condemned over expulsion of newmen
Makassar police condemned over expulsion of newmen Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar An alliance of journalists' associations have protested a move by local police to prevent journalists from obtaining information at the South Sulawesi Provincial Police headquarters, saying that it went against press freedom.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two injured as armed rebels attack police post in Waropen
Two injured as armed rebels attack police post in Waropen R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Two civilians were injured after armed rebels attacked a police post in the district of Waropen Atas, east of the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura on Friday. Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika confirmed the incident saying that the two civilians were in a very critical condition and were being treated at the district community health center.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Education scheme to benefit 200,000 villagers
Education scheme to benefit 200,000 villagers Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200,000 people in rural areas across the country will benefit from a Rp 50 billion government scheme providing basic literacy and other vocational training courses over a six-month period. The education scheme is one component of government programs valued at Rp 2.2 trillion aimed at compensating low-income earners who are worst affected by the recent fuel price hikes.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Air Force Hawk-200 warplane crashes in Riau
Air Force Hawk-200 warplane crashes in Riau M. Ara Syaf The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru An Air Force Hawk-200 jet fighter crashed on Friday at an air base in Riau's provincial capital, Pekanbaru, followed by conflicting explanations regarding the cause of the crash. The aircraft's pilot, Major Agung Sasongko Jati, survived the accident by ejecting from the plane. Agung, who is an instructor in the Sky Hawk Squadron, also pilots U.S.-manufactured F-16 Falcon bombers in Madiun, East Java.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur, Soeripto make half-hearted peace
Gus Dur, Soeripto make half-hearted peace Former president Abdurrahman Wahid (left in photo) and the former secretary-general at the Ministry of Forestry, Soeripto, made peace on Friday after having been embroiled for some time in a political feud. They met at the residence of M. Hatta, one of Indonesia's founding fathers, in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
120,000 porn VCDs destroyed in Bandung
120,000 porn VCDs destroyed in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: West Java Provincial Police destroyed 120,000 pornographic VCDs and more than 29,000 bottles of alcohol seized from the city's black market on the eve of Ramadhan. The VCDs and alcohol, comprising 14 international brands, were destroyed at the Provincial Police Headquarters in the presence of Deputy Chief of Provincial Police Brig. Gen. Deddy S.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sports council unveils Indonesia's Asian Games medal winning hopefuls
Sports council unveils Indonesia's Asian Games medal winning hopefuls Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) announced on Friday a list of 41 top-priority athletes for Indonesia's sporting campaign in the upcoming 2002 Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea. The council has actually identified around 150 athletes to compete in 17 events. But assessed by their medal prospects, the priority appointees are considered to stand a better chance than the rest of the field.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Animated movies reborn in Yogyakarta
Animated movies reborn in Yogyakarta Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Japanese cartoon characters like Crayon Sinchan, Dora Emon and Pokemon have stolen children's hearts but annoyed parents wanting their kids to get more in touch with Indonesian values. Many parents want more local films for children on television like those aired by state television TVRI during the 1980s such as Si Huma and Si Unyil.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
15 investors submit bids for 51% BCA share
15 investors submit bids for 51% BCA share Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said that 15 investors had submitted preliminary bids for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), marking the next step in a tender offering that IBRA was rushing to finalize before the end of the year. IBRA chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said that from the 23 investors that had expressed interest in BCA, 15 had submitted preliminary bids.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Interruption, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Supermarket shopping center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soemadi nominated as RI ambassador to U.S.
Soemadi nominated as RI ambassador to U.S. Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia confirmed on Friday that Soemadi Brotodiningrat, the incumbent ambassador to Japan, was the sole candidate for the position of Indonesian ambassador to the United States. State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo, when asked whether Soemadi's name had been proposed to the House of Representatives, replied: "Yes, we have submitted the name to the House.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN to keep technical mission in East Timor
UN to keep technical mission in East Timor EAST TIMOR: A 300-member international technical mission will remain in East Timor after independence next year to support the new government, the head of the UN administration said on Friday. Sergio Vieira de Mello said the new UN mission would largely be composed of administrative, financial and legal experts. It will remain in place for up to two years after East Timor becomes fully independent on May 20, 2002.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to evict more street traders
Sutiyoso to evict more street traders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso pledged Friday to continue the evictions against street vendors and poor people living along the riverbanks this Ramadhan despite Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea's criticism. He said the administration was ready to counter any criticism as be believed that the evictions were legal. "The evictions put us in a dilemma, but it is about law enforcement," he told reporters.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Finding a balance with Indonesia
Finding a balance with Indonesia It is more than time for Australia and Indonesia to mend fences, and it now appears that both nations are ready to cooperate in the task. Just over a week ago, the relationship had reached a new low. These developments are promising but the road to cordiality will not be smooth. We do need a good working relationship with Indonesia, as Indonesia does with us.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's five star hotels in doldrums amid tourism slump: Consultant
Jakarta's five star hotels in doldrums amid tourism slump: Consultant The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five star hotels in the Greater Jakarta area have borne the worst impact of the slump in tourism that has hit the country following the global economic slowdown and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, a property consultant said on Thursday.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]U.S. media struggles
U.S. media struggles to educate public Harry Bhaskara Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Washington D.C. 2. Labor -- Is it despair or hope waiting for OFWs returning home? 2 x 30 48pt Bodoni Return of Filipino workers: A journey of hope or despair? Jeremaiah M. Opiniano Institute on Church and Social Issues Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno's teaching
Sukarno's teaching still relevant From Rakyat Merdeka I respond to the polemic as to whether or not Marhaenism -- the Indonesian National Party (PNI) ideology to eliminate poverty developed and adopted by the late first president Bung Karno -- is still relevant in solving Indonesia's current problems.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Theys' murder puts Megawati's image at stake
Theys' murder puts Megawati's image at stake Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government must satisfactorily unravel the mystery shrouding the death of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, or it risks losing the local people's trust, political observers said on Friday. Denny J.A.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bankers to go on trial
Bankers to go on trial JAKARTA: A number of top bankers would face court on charges of misusing bank liquidity assistance in the 1990s, Attorney General spokesman Mulyoharjo said here on Friday. Mulyohardjo told journalists that state prosecutors had finished investigating the high profile cases but the Attorney General's Office was yet to set the dates of their indictment.
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Indoensia assured of Winter Games berth
Indoensia assured of Winter Games berth Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set for an unprecedented entry in the Winter Olympics following the inclusion of the national team in the 10- field bridge exhibition event at the upcoming 2002 Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The official notification was released by the World Bridge Federation (WBF) in its official letter sent to Gabsi, the country's bridge governing body, dated Nov. 9.
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NGOs criticize govt for failure to defend farmers at WTO talks
NGOs criticize govt for failure to defend farmers at WTO talks Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized on Friday the Indonesian delegation's "poor" performance at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar, saying that they had failed to fight for the nation's interests.
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Agency to build parks in slums
Agency to build parks in slums JAKARTA: The City Park Agency is planning to create parks in slums across the city to provide open space for slum residents, agency head Mauritz Napitupulu said on Thursday. The agency plans to build 20 parks measuring between 200 square meters and 500 square meters, in slums in the five city mayoralties. "We want slum residents to also be able to enjoy facilities such as parks," Mauritz said.
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Family expenses go up during Ramadhan
Family expenses go up during Ramadhan Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outlay of many Muslim families surprisingly actually increases during the Ramadhan fasting month as breaking the fast is a major family event that requires something a little out of the ordinary. During this time, the whole family gathers together to pray and dine on special appetizers and deserts so as to celebrate the keeping of worldly pleasures at bay from dawn to dusk for another day.