Archive: 19 November 2001
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Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Muslim leaders urge immediate UN mission for Afghanistan
Muslim leaders urge immediate UN mission for AfghanistanKurniawan Hari and Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaMuslim leaders and scholars here on Sunday urged the United Nations to immediately launch peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan to halt the war that continued to rage despite calls for...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor law
Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor lawTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Similar to nomads who move once their environment becomes unfavorable, investors from Taiwan are increasingly skipping Indonesia and looking for "greener pastures", a senior official of the Taipei Economic and...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
National chess dream team set to undergo Euro stint
National chess dream team set to undergo Euro stintMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to meet its ambition of producing a world champion, the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is turning to Europe as a training camp for its young talents.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Joining Afghan peace mission imperative for Indonesia: Susilo
Joining Afghan peace mission imperative for Indonesia: SusiloThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country with the largest Muslim population, Indonesia should join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Poverty fund needs auditing
Poverty fund needs auditing JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno ordered on Saturday all concerned local governments to have the use of poverty alleviation funds in subdistricts audited independently.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Health ministry improves emergency response system
Health ministry improves emergency response systemFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Health is developing an integrated emergency system in which the police, fire fighters and ambulance services will be coordinated under one dispatch center in each area so as to ensure more...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
[b]Technocrats dodge
Technocrats dodge economic medicine ball or Technocrats do sums but discount promotionJames Castle XXXX XXXXX Jakarta
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's human rights record comes under international scrutiny this week as the United Nations Committee against Torture in Geneva begins a review of a report filed by Jakarta concerning its commitment to abiding by international standards.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
BII upbeat about survival with or without Mandiri
BII upbeat about survival with or without MandiriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) is optimistic about being able to meet the central bank's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement by the end of the year, even without an acquisition by state-owned Bank...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
AXA clarifies
AXA clarifies In response to Mr. J. W. Heilijgers' letter entitled Robbed by AXA Insurance published in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 16 regarding the increased premium of his PIMS householder policy, we, PT Asuransi AXA Indonesia, would like to clarify the matter.1.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
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.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Benny Sindhunata
Benny Sindhunata BIRO data center Shopping malls: Trendsetters in retail industry Shopping malls and plazas in big cities particularly in Greater Jakarta have played a significant role as trendsetters in the dynamic development of the country's retail industry.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Experts call for compulsory HIV tests for migrant workers
Experts call for compulsory HIV tests for migrant workersTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demography experts have called on the government to introduce compulsory anti-HIV/AIDS tests for migrant workers as a way to prevent the rapid spread of the deadly virus.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
10.6 kg of marijuana seized in Jambi
10.6 kg of marijuana seized in Jambi JAMBI: Local police seized 10.6 kilograms of marijuana from an intercity bus Karona in Bangko, some 320 kilometer west of the provincial capital on Saturday.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Government should invest more in education: National commission
Government should invest more in education: National commissionLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Education in a report has underlined the need for the country to invest more in education, noting that despite the higher allocation in the 2002 State Budget, spending...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Technocrats dodge economic medicine ball
Technocrats dodge economic medicine ballJames Castle, Castle Group, Jakarta It has always been a puzzle to foreign observers why Indonesia's economic technocrats have not done more to socialize the virtues of the economic principles underlying their recovery proposals.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Two Bitung residents HIV positive
Two Bitung residents HIV positive BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Bitung health ministry office has detected two women in the city who have been infected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)."The two women tested positive for HIV at the general hospital in the city," Dirk Lengkong, chief of the local...
Mon, 19 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...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Apkindo plans to cut plywood production to prop up price
Apkindo plans to cut plywood production to prop up priceAntara, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) plans to cut its plywood production in an effort to prop up the commodity's price in the international market which currently stands at US$230 per cubic meter.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Tangkap: 10 x 4 lines
1. Tangkap: 10 x 4 linesDeadline set for N. Sumatra unregistered fishing boats 2. Trip: 20 x 2 linesS. Sumatra legislators' trips under fire 3. Tunggak: 16 x 2 linesBanyumas farmers seek debt relief4. Bupati: 24 x 2 linesCentral Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent election
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Maluku govt asked to be transparent
Maluku govt asked to be transparent AMBON, Maluku: The Catholic and Protestant churches in the province called on the provincial administration to be transparent in giving information on violent incidents in the strife-torn province.Father B. Rahawarin, representing the Amboina Diocese and Rev. D.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Tailors swamped by orders
Tailors swamped by ordersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Although there is still a month to go to Lebaran, tailors and seamstress are finding themselves already swamped by orders.In fact, many of them have been refusing orders for a week before Ramadhan started.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Many companies stimp on health: Physicians
Many companies stimp on health: PhysiciansTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many companies are still reluctant to take into account the health of their workers despite the increasing number of employees contracting illnesses related to their workplaces, physicians have said.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Govt in dark about Indonesian fighters in Afghanistan
Govt in dark about Indonesian fighters in AfghanistanAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Saturday that it still had no knowledge about the fate of some 300 Indonesians who reportedly went to Afghanistan last month to fight with the Taliban regime against the United States.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
South Sumatra legislators under fire over trips
South Sumatra legislators under fire over tripsBahrul Ilmi Yakup, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Trips by South Sumatra legislators that cost Rp 2.5 billion (US$250,000), to a number of provinces has sparked strong criticism from activists and local political observers who said the provincial...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Garuda plans second hub
Garuda plans second hubThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National airline PT Garuda Indonesia was preparing a second hub in Denpasar, Bali for its international flights, in addition to its existing Jakarta hub focused on domestic destinations, a senior executive said.Garuda's director of operations Rudy A.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
IMF seeks new investigation into $13b liquidity assistance
IMF seeks new investigation into $13b liquidity assistanceBerni K. Moestafa and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stepping up pressure against corruption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanded the government launch a new probe into the alleged abuse of some Rp 138.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Hendarsyah Tarmizi
Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta JP/Many online stores survive despite difficulties Almost not a day passed without the launching of a new dotcom company in early 1999 as local investors tried their luck in e- commerce following the success of the online business in the United States.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Gambling king's house bombed
Gambling king's house bombed BATAM, Riau: On the first day of the fasting month, a homemade bomb was lobbed into the house of Thee Kian alias Sutikno, a gambling boss in Tanjungpinang. There were no casualties in the incident.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Let's get it right this time around
Let's get it right this time aroundJames Van Zorge, Political Risk and Government Relations Consultants, Jakarta Why can't they seem to ever get it right? Mired in a climate of political uncertainty since the fall of Soeharto, the Indonesian polity has proven itself incapable of providing the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Popular Forum declaration
Popular Forum declaration Foreign debts have dragged Indonesia into a prolonged multi- dimensional crisis, leading Indonesians into the grip of poverty and misery.The main culprits in this crisis are debt-financed development policies and projects funded by foreign countries.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Japan adopts Balinese tale
Japan adopts Balinese tale JAKARTA: A Balinese fable has been translated into the Japanese language to be used as supplementary reading in elementary schools across Japan, Akihisa Matsuno of the Osaka University of Foreign Studies said in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Nothing wrong with govt giving parties funds, observers say
Nothing wrong with govt giving parties funds, observers sayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this time of economic hardship, news that the government is providing a total of Rp 105 billion in taxpayers' money to 48 political parties may be a little too much for many people to take.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Central Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent election
Central Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent electionBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu A standoff between the Morowali legislative council and Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele continued on Saturday after the governor insisted on a fresh election for Morowali regent, saying the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Malaysians criticize Indonesian minister
Malaysians criticize Indonesian ministerAgence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur An employers group criticized a recent allegation by a Jakarta minister that Malaysian businessmen were behind the flood of Indonesian illegals, a report said Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Banyumas farmers seek debt relief
Banyumas farmers seek debt reliefAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Some 2,500 farmers in Tambak and Sampiuh subdistricts in Banyumas regency are seeking relief in respect of debt arrears worth Rp 2.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
I. Christianto
I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Large retail chains keep on expanding Like other nations in Asia and other parts of the world, the retail industry in Indonesia has evolved significantly from poor traditional markets and modest kiosks to sophisticated hypermarkets and superstores.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Tunggu: 36 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10
1. Tunggu: 36 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 Police to summon Al Chaidar 2. Vendors: 50 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 23 Tailors swamped by orders 3. Letter: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Police lab yet to receive suspected anthrax letter 4. RSCM: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 RSCM urged to improve medical services
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Stop Afghan bombing
Stop Afghan bombing Indonesian Islamic organizations, including political parties, held a meeting with United States Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce in Jakarta recently, urging the U.S. to stop military action against Afghanistan.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Consumer confidence falls
Consumer confidence fallsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia, the main engine that fueled economic growth by an impressive 2.38 percent in the third quarter, fell dramatically last month, which could spell trouble for Indonesia if this translates into consumer spending.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Taiwan (2x8)
1. Taiwan (2x8) Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor law 2. Garu (1x26) Garuda plans second hub in Bali 3. Dana (2x18) Consumer confidence falls: Danareksa
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police investigating molotov case
Police investigating molotov case JAKARTA: Pulo Gadung Police are still investigating the seizure of 24 molotov cocktails from a flat in Pulo Mas apartment block, East Jakarta, last Friday, an official announced."We have yet to find the suspects but we have named four people as witnesses," Adj.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
ILO asks Shangri-la to reemploy workers
ILO asks Shangri-la to reemploy workers JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) has asked the management of the five star Shangri-la Hotel to reemploy its dismissed workers.ILO said in a press release over the weekend that it also urged the Indonesian government to make sure that all...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
10 Indonesians held in U.S.
10 Indonesians held in U.S. The Indonesian government is approaching the U.S. authorities to release 10 or more Indonesian nationals held in New Hampshire for overstaying their visas, foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Indonesia faces torture questions from UN committee
Indonesia faces torture questions from UN committeeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's human rights record comes under international scrutiny this week as the United Nations Committee against Torture in Geneva begins a review of a report filed by Jakarta concerning its commitment to abiding by...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
King returns after a surgery in S'pore
King returns after a surgery in S'pore MALAYSIA: The King of Malaysia returned home on Sunday after recent heart surgery in Singapore, officials in Kuala Lumpur said.King Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, 75, flew by special aircraft into the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and was welcomed back by...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
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Tight rupiah trading expected this week 2. Wall (3X14) Solid gains in U.S. markets ahead of holiday 3. ABN (2 X30) Beware risks in Asian stock rally: ABN Amro 4. Russia (2 X 20) Russia undecided on plan to avoid oil price war 5. OIL (1 X40) Oil price to give growth fuel-injected boost
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Theys' death fuels Indonesian Papua freedom call
Theys' death fuels Indonesian Papua freedom callTomi Soetjipto, Reuters, Sentani, Irian Jaya The mysterious death of a separatist chief in Irian Jaya (locals prefer to call it Papua) has bolstered calls for independence in the remote province, pouring cold water on Jakarta's efforts to win over...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Bulls whip up a frenzy on race day
Bulls whip up a frenzy on race dayYoni Astuti, Contributor, Sumenep, East Java Every competitor has to have the will to win. But it came as an unexpected shock to Matlani Basir, a 50-year-old employee at Torjon II elementary school in Sumenep, Madura island in East Java.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
RSCM urged to improve medical services
RSCM urged to improve medical servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): The mission of the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) is to provide comprehensive and affordable medical services to all walks of life.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Who is stealing the teak trees?
Who is stealing the teak trees? KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Muna Regent Ridwan ordered local police to release 200 villagers suspected of stealing teak logs from the forest in the regency and to drop the case against them.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Sukarno's teaching still relevant
Sukarno's teaching still relevantFrom Rakyat MerdekaI 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.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Fiscal outlook distressing
Fiscal outlook distressing However chief economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti attempts to dispel concerns over the government's severe cash- flow problems, actual developments are showing disturbing trends.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Myanmar bests RI in canoeing
Myanmar bests RI in canoeing JAKARTA: The Myanmar canoeing team bested its Indonesian counterpart at the Association of Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN) Canoeing Championships, which were held from last Monday until Thursday in Malaysia, by taking 12 gold medals, 11 silvers and seven bronzes from...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Tight rupiah trading for this week
Tight rupiah trading for this weekBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speculators easing up on the rupiah amid continued corporate dollar buying, might cram the rupiah into a trading band of between 10,500 to 10,700 against the U.S. dollar this week, according to a currency analyst.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Independence Day photos displayed
Independence Day photos displayed Photographs of Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17 from across the archipelago will be displayed at Galeri Foto Cahaya in Kemang, South Jakarta from Nov. 21 through Dec. 21.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
'Ignorance causes aggro between provinces'
'Ignorance causes aggro between provinces' The lack of understanding of regional autonomy has caused provincial conflict, said Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno here on Saturday."Conflicts between provinces had emerged because of local regulations, which are not in line with the spirit of the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
2. WOOD (2X16)
2. WOOD (2X16) Apkindo plans to cut plywood output 3. IT (2X20) India targets US$10b in hardware exports 4. KL. (2 X 20) Malaysians criticize Indonesian minister
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police to summon Al Chaidar
Police to summon Al Chaidar Police will summon the spokesman of Darul Islam (DI), Al Chaidar, to explain his statement that three splinter factions of the former separatist group were involved in the recent bombing of Petra Church in North Jakarta and the grenade attack on the Australian...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Quick UN mission in Afghanistan urged
Quick UN mission in Afghanistan urgedKurniawan Hari and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders and scholars here on Sunday urged the United Nations to immediately launch peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan to halt the war that continued to rage despite calls for restraint...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Illegal abortion must be stopped
Illegal abortion must be stopped SURABAYA, East Java: Muslim organizations Muhammadiyah and Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) urged local police to take stern action against five suspects in an abortion case in the city.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
The external hard disk is still a valuable option
The external hard disk is still a valuable optionZatni Arbi, Contributor, Jakarta With a 30 GB hard disk spinning smoothly inside your PC, it is hard to imagine that you will ever outgrow what you already have in there.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
2. Zorge -- Getting it right
2. Zorge -- Getting it right 1 x 30 48pt Bodoni Let's get it right this time around James Van Zorge Political Risk and Government Relations Consultants Jakarta
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Looking at some gems outside Microfost
Looking at some gems outside MicrofostVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta The news lately has been filled with Microsoft, Microsoft and more Microsoft.The gigantic Redmond, Washington-based company has recently settled (subject to approval) their anti-trust case with the U.S.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police to summon Al Chaidar
Police to summon Al ChaidarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police will summon the spokesman of Darul Islam (DI), Al Chaidar, to explain his statement that three splinter factions of the former separatist group were involved in the recent bombing of Petra Church in North Jakarta and the grenade attack on...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Consumers give thumbs down to economic prospect
Consumers give thumbs down to economic prospectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia, the main engine that fueled economic growth by an impressive 2.38 percent in the third quarter, fell dramatically last month, which could spell trouble for Indonesia if this translates into...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Deadline set for North Sumatra unregistered fishing boats
Deadline set for North Sumatra unregistered fishing boatsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The North Sumatran authorities have issued a final ultimatum to more than 12,600 fishing vessels that lack the necessary documents to fish in the province's waters, saying that any vessels ignoring the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Traffic jams at toll roads
Traffic jams at toll roadsFrom Warta KotaWhen not caused by accidents, traffic jams on toll roads are often due to hour-long queues that build up at the exit points.To overcome this problem, I suggest that PT Jasa Marga, the company that operates the toll roads, provide a team of collectors to...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Concern over Telkom scandal
Concern over Telkom scandal The news about the forensic audit carried out by Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC) on PT Telkom Tbk is very disappointing. The audit revealed the mismanagement and fraud of hundreds of millions of rupiah in the operational cooperation (KSO) between Telkom and PT Ariawest...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Police deny receiving suspected anthrax letter for testing
Police deny receiving suspected anthrax letter for testingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police Forensic Laboratory denied on Saturday that it had received a suspected anthrax-contaminated letter for testing from the Indonesian foreign ministry, an officer said on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom GammaThe multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Ramadhan Program 6:30 TV...