Archive: 2 November 2001
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Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
West Java councillors say no to Cirebon
West Java councillors say no to Cirebon Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The proposed formation of Cirebon province has met with opposition from local political leaders in West Java who say it is an unpopular idea raised by certain groups for vested interests.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Higher education poor: Official
Higher education poor: Official BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Ministry of National Education Director General of Higher Education Satrio Soemantri Brodjonegoro said that higher education in developing countries, including Indonesia, was still far behind that in developed nations. Speaking at the celebration of the 41st anniversary of Banjarmasin-based Lambung Mangkurat University on Thursday, Satrio said the poor state of higher education could be seen from the low quality of its graduates.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 0 5,500 Adindo Foresta 85 5 20,000 AGIS 135 20 5,301,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -25 9,000 Alakasa 200 -15 2,500 Alfa Retailindo 800 -25 30,500 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 525 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 250 -10 10,000 Aneka Tambang 850 -50 703,500 Apac Citra 265 25 19,000 Aqua...
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati will survive term, faces formidable challenges: analysts
Megawati will survive term, faces formidable challenges: analysts Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse Singapore Megawati Soekarnoputri is likely to complete her first term as Indonesian president, but she faces formidable challenges ranging from the economy to Islamic radicals, analysts said here on Thursday in an assessment of her first 100 days in office.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Canberra-Jakarta ties under spotlight in election
Canberra-Jakarta ties under spotlight in election Agencies, Sydney Australia's strained relationship with Indonesia was thrust into the spotlight on Thursday after Jakarta accused the Canberra government of botching communications between the neighbors. "There is a certain tendency in Australia to communicate through public diplomacy rather than quiet (diplomacy)," Indonesia's Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda told Australia's SBS Television on Wednesday night.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
In search of House-govt harmony
In search of House-govt harmony Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) wishes to improve relations with the government, which have deteriorated since the fall of Soeharto in May 1998. House Speaker Akbar Tanjung said in his accountability speech in the People's Consultative Assembly session on Thursday that the two institutions would have to improve communication about various state affairs at this time of crisis.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Textile quota ruling revised
Textile quota ruling revised Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi said on Thursday that her office had issued a new decree on the export quota for textiles, which would allow the country's textile manufacturers to maintain the same permanent quota in the following year provided they were able to reach the quota given in the current year. The new ministerial decree No.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi to sell 44% of RI gas concession
Mitsubishi to sell 44% of RI gas concession Dow Jones, Tokyo Mitsubishi Corp. has decided to sell a 44 percent stake in its natural gas exploration rights in Indonesia to Inpex Corp., formerly known as Indonesia Petroleum Ltd., for about 26 billion yen (about US$214 million), sources close to the matter said, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Thursday evening edition.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Badminton star Taufik pulls a Cantona
Badminton star Taufik pulls a Cantona Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's badminton star Taufik Hidayat added more shame to his troubled career as he literally beat a provoking spectator -- in a move reminiscent of former Manchester United star Eric Cantona's famous karate kick -- during his men's singles match at the 2001 National Badminton Championships here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri exodus to reach 15m
Idul Fitri exodus to reach 15m SEMARANG: About 14.8 million people are expected to travel to their hometowns across Indonesia during this year's observance of Idul Fitri, which falls on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, a senior transportation official said on Thursday. Susmono Susilo, director general for land transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, said the number represented an increase of 10 percent compared to last year.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/box
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Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 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 Music 4:30 Children's Tale 5:00 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:30 Puppet Show Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Let's work to become a risk-free nation
Let's work to become a risk-free nation The following are excerpts of the speech by President Megawati Soekarnoputri delivered at the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly, Nov. 1. * This crisis is both a part of and a continuation of the monetary, economic, confidence, political, and security crises that have burdened us since 1997. A crisis that we fundamentally failed to address. Coupled with the tragedy of Sept.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telcom hails SingTel's entry
Telcom hails SingTel's entry Telkom welcomes SingTel's entry to wireless unit State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said that the entry of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) as a strategic partner in cellular company PT Telkomsel marked another step forward for Telkom in the restructuring of its wireless interests.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Herbs, spices and essences
Herbs, spices and essences The articles in your Sunday edition (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 21, 2001) about tropical herbs are interesting. Such a wide subject as their growing, treatment, fertilizing -- organic or not -- being one of the modern herbal concerns, deserves a lot more attention in your health page. Why not one herb or spice and its application per week?: the "herb corner and picture". Also, the essential essences and their plants, of which we have so many in Indonesia.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late, GDP gives US dollar respite
Asian currencies mostly down late, GDP gives US dollar respite Dow Jones Singapore Asian currencies wobbled in thin trading late Thursday, as the U.S. dollar found some respite from a smaller-than-expected contraction in the U.S. economy in the third quarter, dealers said. The U.S. economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.4 percent during the July-September period; economists had forecast a contraction of 1 percent. It was the first time since 1993 that the U.S.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bylaw on municipal council passed
Bylaw on municipal council passed JAKARTA: The City Council approved on Thursday a bylaw on the establishment of municipal councils amid concerns that the councils' seats would be filled by members of political parties. The bylaw requires that candidates for the municipal councils should not be employed as civil servants, military and police officers or be members of the subdistrict councils. Candidates for the municipal councils must be approved by the City Council.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trust
Economists tell Megawati not to waste public trust Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned on Thursday. M.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters 281 - Stephen A. Lindskog 70-68-69-74; 282 - Maan Nasim 65-76-69-72; 283 - Sukamdi 70-70-72-71; 288 - Bachtiar Sanja 72-75-71-70, Sofyan I. Jum 70-73-73-72, Sanusi 72-72-72-72; 290 - Buari 70-67-71-82; 291 - Ilyasyak 75-72-69-75; 293 - Soewarno K.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Through this forum, I wish to appeal to all levels of
Through this forum, I wish to appeal to all levels of community leadership and the Indonesian people -- to impose self- restraint upon their respective followers and supporters so as to allow the speedy restoration of a peaceful situation. ... Investors also need certainty, with regards to rules and regulations. It is against this backdrop that I have directed the economic ministers to implement policies that are coherent and transparent to avoid any confusion among business operators.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
A day of waiting at Cengkareng Terminal III
A day of waiting at Cengkareng Terminal III Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Hundreds of families made up of babies, children, teenagers, and adults, including pregnant women and the elderly, sat on the ground. Several young mothers were breastfeeding their babies while others tried to calm their crying children. Some older mothers clad in sarongs and bras were seen busily fanning their perspiring bodies.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. PEJAGALAN: 50 pt, 2cols, 4 x 12
1. PEJAGALAN: 50 pt, 2cols, 4 x 12 Pejagalan residents bemoan demolition 2. Kramat: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Rainy season affects city food supply 3. Hetty: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 24 Tommy's associate tried 4. Airport: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 24 Chaos reigns at Terminal III OR A day of waiting at Terminal III 5. Smuggle: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Smuggling attempt foiled at airport 6. Bella: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Unilever denies violating contract
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia's growth pole
Asia's growth pole "Global manufacturing workshop for all kinds of products", "industrial juggernaut" and "global economic superpower" were some of the oft-quoted labels used by analysts at the East Asian Economic Summit in Hong Kong to describe the direction of China's growing economic clout. Analyses of its astronomical economic expansion over the last 10 years were full of huge numbers, creating the impression that China's growth potential was unlimited.
Fri, 02 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.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators warn Megawati of bumpy road ahead
Legislators warn Megawati of bumpy road ahead The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators welcomed President Megawati Soekarnoputri's progress report on Thursday, delivered on the day of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session, but they reminded the government of the tough job that lies ahead. "The speech was comprehensive and refreshing as it contained detailed facts and figures on our economic condition," MPR speaker Amien Rais told reporters on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah to open seminar in Aceh
Hamzah to open seminar in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to open a seminar on Pembangunan Aceh Baru (Development of New Aceh) in Banda Aceh on Nov. 9. "Insya Allah (God willing) the vice president will officially open the seminar, which will involve public representatives from Aceh," deputy Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam governor Azwar Abubakar said here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters
Rp 380 million Indonesia Masters 281 - Stephen A. Lindskog 70-68-69-74; 282 - Maan Nasim 65-76-69-72; 283 - Sukamdi 70-70-72-71; 288 - Bachtiar Sanja 72-75-71-70, Sofyan I. Jum 70-73-73-72, Sanusi 72-72-72-72; 290 - Buari 70-67-71-82; 291 - Ilyasyak 75-72-69-75; 293 - Soewarno K.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Experts say criminal bill fails to protect basic rights
Experts say criminal bill fails to protect basic rights Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have criticized the Criminal Code bill, currently in the final stages of discussion before being submitted to the House of Representatives next month for deliberation, for not adequately accommodating articles on the promotion of human rights.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Semen Padang still owned by govt: Official
Semen Padang still owned by govt: Official Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Office of the State Minister for State Owned Enterprises secretary Bacelius Ruru on Thursday condemned the West Sumatra administration for its unilateral action in claiming ownership over cement producer PT Semen Padang. "This takeover (of the company) cannot happen because legally Semen Padang is still owned by the central government," he told reporters here.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
WIC Surabaya to hold annual bazaar
WIC Surabaya to hold annual bazaar SURABAYA: The Surabaya branch of the Women's International Club will hold a charity bazaar on Nov. 8. The event, entitled the 'WIC Annual Bazaar', was part of Surabaya WIC's routine social activities, WIC Surabaya chairperson Poplin J. Kusuma said here on Thursday. "As we have done in previous years, we will mobilize and raise funds for our 'Peduli Sosial dan Kemanusiaan' (Social and Humanitarian Care) program," Poplin said.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * History and Archives: Srilangka-Malay Cultural History, and Archives Preservation in Tropical Countries, the Indonesian Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 4 - 9. * Artifacts at Gedung Dua8, Jl. Kemang Utara no. 28, South Jakarta: Kamoro artifacts at Mbitoro gallery, Asmat artifacts at Mbis gallery, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 5 - 9. * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Media distortion hurts Indonesia's image
Media distortion hurts Indonesia's image Vincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Indonesian officials, businessmen and analysts attending the three-day East Asian Economic Summit appeared uncomfortable and occasionally frustrated about the negative image that had been projected about their country to the hundreds of participants who had come from around the world.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nation of minions
Nation of minions Indonesia had been called a nation of minions before the country got its freedom in 1945. The allies also dubbed the legendary figures, Sukarno and Hatta, as Japan's lackeys. Establishment of the Jakarta-Beijing axis, resulting in the outbreak of the G30S/PKI communist movement, led to Dr. Subandrio being labeled a Chinese underling. Gen. Soeharto was also called the CIA's underling as he succeeded in eradicating the G30S/PKI movement with the blessing of the CIA, while Prof.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Shangri-La employees fined US$2m
Shangri-La employees fined US$2m JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court ordered seven former employees of the five star Shangri-La hotel to pay some US$2 million in compensation for the losses they were accused of causing during their demonstrations against the hotel's management last year. They were also required to issue a written apology to the management in five national newspapers, namely Kompas, Suara Pembaruan, Bisnis Indonesia, Jawa Pos and The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Army backs majority in Islamic law clause
Army backs majority in Islamic law clause Tiarma Siboro and P.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned on Thursday that certain elements within the nation should not force their demand to insert the implementation of syariah (Islamic Law) within the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's associate tried
Tommy's associate tried Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A close associate of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the fugitive son of former president Soeharto, appeared before the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday on charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Hetty Siti Hartika, 39, the manager of Cemara Apartments in Central Jakarta, was arrested by the police on Aug. 4 at the apartments during a search for Tommy.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rainy season affects city food stuff supply
Rainy season affects city food stuff supply Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prices of corps and some vegetables here have increased due to the rainy season, which hit crop-producing areas in Central, West and East Java, and disrupted the city's food supply. Floods resulting from incessant rain have either damaged crops or caused farmers to delay in harvesting them out of fear that the rain will lower the crops' quality.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly down, rupiah flounders
Asian monies mostly down, rupiah flounders Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies wobbled in thin trading late Thursday, as the U.S. dollar found some respite from a smaller-than-expected contraction in the U.S. economy in the third quarter, dealers said. The U.S. economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.4 percent during the July-September period; economists had forecast a contraction of 1 percent. It was the first time since 1993 that the U.S. has experienced a quarterly economic contraction.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Libraries face bleak prospects in regions
Libraries face bleak prospects in regions Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Librarians expressed concern on Thursday that the implementation of regional autonomy will hamper the development of libraries in regions where the local administrations are feared to pay no attention to their existence.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indy Barends shares some trade secrets
Indy Barends shares some trade secrets Becoming a teacher is a new experience for broadcaster- presenter Mendya Brata, better known as Indy Barends. "I have no basic experience in teaching besides being an entertainer," she said on Tuesday in her office at PT Indo Mugi Pratama (IP Entertainment) in Central Jakarta. Born in Bogor on Jan. 15, 1972, Indy has been teaching public speaking courses at IP Entertainment since April.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/brief
JP/17/brief State owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) said Thursday its sales rose 11.4 percent to Rp 1.22 trillion (US$116 million) in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period of last year. Higher gold sales during the third quarter offset a slide in nickel sales and helped lift earnings, the company said in a statement. -- JP U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. and Japan's Bridgestone Corp.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
UNSC okays date of E. Timor's independence
UNSC okays date of E. Timor's independence Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press, United Nations The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has formally approved a recommendation by East Timor's first elected assembly to declare independence on May 20, 2002 and pledged that the UN will "remain engaged" in the fledgling nation.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PKB: Political or 'pesantren'?
PKB: Political or 'pesantren'? From Media Indonesia The various reports on the National Awakening Party (PKB) relating to the Matori group as well as the camp of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Alwi Shihab, can be judged by reference to the party's statutes/bylaws (AD/ART).
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Tokyo Mitsubishi Corp. has decided to sell a 44 percent stake in its natural gas exploration rights in Indonesia to Inpex Corp., formerly known as Indonesia Petroleum Ltd., for about 26 billion yen (about US$214 million), sources close to the matter said, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Thursday evening edition.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega told not to waste mandate
Mega told not to waste mandate Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned on Thursday. M.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Sulawesi rules the waves
Southeast Sulawesi rules the waves Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Southeast Sulawesi won another gold medal at the National Rowing Championships in Toba Lake, North Sumatra on Thursday to stamp its authority in the sport. The victory by national team regular Lasmin in the 2,000-meter men's individual rowing pulled Southeast Sulawesi well clear on top of the medals standings with 11 golds, two silvers and three bronzes.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/MEGA
JP/5/MEGA 1. MEGA -- 1 x 35 48 pt Bodoni Let's work to become a risk-free nation The following are excerpts of the speech by President Megawati Soekarnoputri delivered at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly, Nov. 1.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom lines
Telkom lines in Bekasi From Kompas Responding to IG Ngurah Budi's letter that Telkom has been giving deceptive discounts, (published in Kompas on Oct. 10), Telkom has deemed it necessary to clarify that it is unable to fulfill immediately the request of residents in Graha Indah housing complex, Bekasi. Telkom needs to build its new line network in phases and without interruption to adjust to site conditions and existing costs, as well as the number of prospective customers on the waiting list.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR's misplaced priority
MPR's misplaced priority The scuffles that broke out at the opening session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual gathering on Thursday were symptomatic of the shortsightedness of the majority of the 700 members of the Assembly. As much as we sympathize with the regional representatives in wanting their own faction in the MPR, in imposing their will on the assembly by force they have besmirched the honor of the highest institution of state. Their timing was even worse.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Independent commission still being sought
Independent commission still being sought Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized on Thursday the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) for its reluctance to establish an independent constitutional commission tasked to amend the Constitution.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Leadership and 'Balkanization'
Leadership and 'Balkanization' Peter Milne, Managing Editor of Van Zorge Report on Indonesia, Jakarta In relative terms, perhaps President Megawati Soekarnoputri's first 100 days in office can be viewed as positive: Relative stability, relatively few people either inside or outside the country upset, and relatively few controversial statements emanating from the government. Megawati can be said to have "succeeded" in her first 100 days in office, but she has also yet to score any major gains.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
City councillors take brain course
City councillors take brain course JAKARTA: Taking part in comparative studies overseas and studying under a postgraduate program here were not enough for city councillors, as some 60 of them took part in a short course known as "Brainware Management Training" on Thursday to improve their "brain power". Council chairman Edy Waluyo told reporters the councillors were expected to improve their emotional intelligence and adopt productive and efficient habits.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Susilo rejects nomination as PBSI chairman
Susilo rejects nomination as PBSI chairman Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has turned down his nomination as the next chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), citing his already hectic schedule as a minister.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P office in poor condition
PDI-P office in poor condition SORONG, Irian Jaya: The office of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in the regency of Sorong, Irian Jaya is in very poor condition. Some of the building's doors have come off, the window shields are broken and the roof is extensively damaged. An employee at the building, Nelson Sauyai, said that the conditions had prevailed for years, and deserved attention from the party's provincial and central boards.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Swede wins inaugural Indonesia Masters
Swede wins inaugural Indonesia Masters Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Stephen Atako-Lindskog of Sweden put on a shaky finishing touch to his campaign at the inaugural Rp 380 million (US$35,700) Indonesia Masters at the Riverside Golf & Country Club on Thursday, but he still managed to scrape through to the championship title.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
The changing face of Jakarta, a trip down memory lane
The changing face of Jakarta, a trip down memory lane Roy Stall, Contributor, Jakarta Jakartans know exactly what the capital looks like now as they work and live here. Some of them are regular visitors to restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters. Some prefer to travel out of town on the weekends, to the hills or the beach. But what was it like in August 1968? It was not so very long after former president Soeharto assumed the presidency of the country.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI calls for humanitarian pause in Afghanistan
RI calls for humanitarian pause in Afghanistan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday called for a humanitarian pause in Afghanistan, warning that prolonged military strikes against the Muslim country could weaken global backing for a war on terrorism.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
More protests launched over Da'i nomination
More protests launched over Da'i nomination The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More protests have been launched against the government's decision to nominate Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief, saying the sole candidate was corrupt and had a questionable human rights record.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom welcomes SingTel's entry to wireless unit
Telkom welcomes SingTel's entry to wireless unit Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said that the entry of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) as a strategic partner in cellular company PT Telkomsel marked another step forward for Telkom in the restructuring of its wireless interests.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Smuggling attempt foiled at airport
Smuggling attempt foiled at airport Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Customs and excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport managed to foil an attempt to smuggle 1,010 grams of heroin from Katmandu into the country late on Wednesday, an official announced on Thursday. Airport Customs and Excise chief Jusuf Indarto said the suspect was a former migrant worker in Taiwan, Merri Utami, 27, who was a resident of Sukoharjo, Central Java.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
September exports the lowest of the year
September exports the lowest of the year Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports plunged by 16 percent in September from August to US$4.32 billion, the lowest level this year, due to an economic slowdown in key export markets, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on Thursday. The BPS also reported that imports during the month dropped by 11.47 percent to $2.14 billion, a sign of subdued economic activity at home.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Referendum likely for Pantai Regency
Referendum likely for Pantai Regency SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: It was very likely that a referendum would be held to accommodate people's aspirations on the establishment of a regency of Pantai, chairman of the Pantai Regency campaign team Syaifuddin DJ said here on Thursday. He said that the residents of the Sangasanga, Samboja, Anggana and Muara Jawa districts should cast their vote on whether they wanted a new regency or not.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega calls for pause in assault on Afghanistan
Mega calls for pause in assault on Afghanistan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday called for a humanitarian pause in Afghanistan, warning that prolonged military strikes against the Muslim country could weaken global backing for a war on terrorism.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Comment: 2 lines, 21 counts
1. Comment: 2 lines, 21 counts Legislators warn Megawati of bumpy road ahead 2. JEDA: 4 lines, 11 counts Mega calls for pause in assault on Afghanistan 3. AMIEN: 3 lines, 16 counts Reformists losing vision, embracing KKN 4. ORNOP: 4 lines, 18 counts Neutral constitutional commission still being sought 5. REPORT: 1 line, 24 counts In search of House-govt harmony
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Analysts cheerless over banks' outlook
Analysts cheerless over banks' outlook Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High Bank Indonesia interest rates, slow progress in debt restructuring and slackening economic growth created bleak prospects for the country's banking sector over the remaining two months of the year, analysts said on Wednesday. Hans Anggito, senior analyst at Kim Eng Securities, said economic conditions had remained unfavorable for banks seeking an upturn in the fourth quarter of this year.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Food of the gods a divine dish good for both the body and soul
Food of the gods a divine dish good for both the body and soul Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Culinary history records that the mushroom has been used as a cooking ingredient since the days of the Roman empire. At that time, the ancient delicacy was described as a pleasure for the palates of emperors and noble people.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
We have to amend our image and reconfirm that Indonesia is not a
We have to amend our image and reconfirm that Indonesia is not a high-risk country in terms of politics, economics, and security.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh grows calmer
Aceh grows calmer BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has been calmer recently, with both rural and urban people more active in carrying out their daily tasks. "In general the situation is getting better.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reformists losing vision, embracing KKN
Reformists losing vision, embracing KKN Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reformists are increasingly losing their vision to vested, personal interests four years after the authoritarian New Order government tumbled in 1998. This alarm was sounded by People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais when opening the annual session here on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pejagalan residents bemoan demolition
Pejagalan residents bemoan demolition Emmy Fitri and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman living in a squatter settlement along the West Flood Canal in North Jakarta said that the residents of the area had been accustomed to hardship, but that what had just happened to them was unbearable. "Day to day existence is so hard for us. Why do we still have to suffer these extra woes," Sulis, a mother of two children, said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Beware of floods in Central Java
Beware of floods in Central Java The Jakarta Post Semarang Entering the rainy season, a number of areas in Central Java will become prone to flooding and landslides, with above-average rainfall levels expected in the region. Even the southern part of the province will not be immune. Widada Sulistya, chief of the local climatic station, said the rainfall in the province was expected to reach between 100 milligrams and 400 milligrams per month, well above normal levels.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former Unibank workers demand severance and service payments
Former Unibank workers demand severance and service payments Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 150 former employees of the recently-closed Unibank in Medan, North Sumatra, have staged a demonstration, demanding the bank's former management meet its obligations in the wake of the bank's closure. The demonstrators, who staged their protest at the now closed bank building on Jl.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Peter -- Leadership and 'Balkanisation'
1. Peter -- Leadership and 'Balkanisation' 2 X 18 48pt Bodoni President's leadership and 'Balkanisation' Peter Milne Managing Editor Van Zorge Report on Indonesia Jakarta In relative terms, perhaps President Megawati Soekarnoputri's first 100 days in office can be viewed as positive: relative stability, relatively few people either inside or outside the country upset, and relatively few controversial statements emanating from the government. 2.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three killed in fresh violence in Maluku
Three killed in fresh violence in Maluku Novi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon After months of tense calm, violence returned to Maluku with the murder of three villagers following attacks by groups of gunmen in the Buru islands early on Thursday. The armed attackers, numbering hundreds of people, raided the predominantly Christian village of Waimulang on Buru island in the province of Maluku. They launched land and sea assaults at around 7 a.m. local time, officials said.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
"That amount of money could trigger corruption or jealousy
"That amount of money could trigger corruption or jealousy among Irian people. This is very problematic." Lawyer Robert Korwa
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Landung successfully brings Kayam's words to life
Landung successfully brings Kayam's words to life Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The seats were not cozy at the Teater Dalam Gang Tuti Indra Malaon in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, but the audience forgot all about that when Yogyakarta actor Landung Simatupang read the short stories of prominent writer Umar Kayam. Landung put himself in the spotlight last Friday, performing Landung Membaca Kayam, Musim Gugur di Kebun Karet (Landung Reads Kayam, Autumn on the Rubber Plantation).
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.1
Rupiah Rates Nov.1 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati paints grim economic picture
Megawati paints grim economic picture Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri admitted on Thursday that she had done little to bring Indonesia out of its prolonged economic crisis, and offered no fresh initiatives to address the political and social woes beleaguering the country, and scaring off investment.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unilever denies violating contract
Unilever denies violating contract Muninggar Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: PT Unilever admitted on Thursday that a billboard featuring artist Bella Saphira was still on display after a contract agreement with the celebrity was no longer valid, but the company claimed that the continued display was not against the contract.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega told not to waste mandate
Mega told not to waste mandate Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri should be able to use the strong political support she received from the public and her opponents to speed up the implementation of her Cabinet's programs in rescuing the country's shrinking economy, Indonesian senior economists and political observers warned here on Thursday. M.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya to spend bonanza on education
Irian Jaya to spend bonanza on education R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Governor Jaap Salossa said here on Thursday that 30 percent of Rp 6 trillion (US$600 million) the province will get from the financial sharing with the central government, based on the special autonomy for the province, would be spent on human resources development. "We will spend 30 percent of Rp 6 trillion (around Rp 1.8 trillion) on human resources development, and 15 percent on public health.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia's banks fail to tackle bad debt, may hurt growth
Asia's banks fail to tackle bad debt, may hurt growth Dow Jones, Tokyo Asia's failure to tackle bad debts has enfeebled its national banking systems and risks depressing growth for years, according to the professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP, the Financial Times reported in its Thursday overseas edition. Bad loans total US$2.0 trillion across the region and in Indonesia's case are estimated at 60 percent of total bank loans, the firm says in a forthcoming report.
Fri, 02 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
No more raids against 'becak'
No more raids against 'becak' JAKARTA: Raids against becak (three-wheeled pedicabs) had come to an end, with the authorities having seized 11,405 pedicabs in the five mayoralties, head of the City Public Order Agency Firman Hutadjulu said on Thursday. He told City Hall reporters that the pedicabs had been netted during operations conducted from Aug. 13 to Oct. 30. "The operations ran smoothly and successfully," he said.