Archive: 20 November 2001
81 articles found
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Health fears rise in Surabaya as garbage debate stalls
Health fears rise in Surabaya as garbage debate stalls Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The standoff over 68,000 tons of accumulating garbage in the city has continued with residents living near the Keputih garbage dump site giving the city administration 15 days to solve the problem while Governor Imam Utomo says he needs at least a month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to complete key talks with IMF today
Govt to complete key talks with IMF today Dadan Wijaksana and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of intense discussion, the government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team are expected to complete the assessment of the country's economic condition and reform programs on Tuesday. "(The discussion) has been going well, but it's not finalized just yet.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Food prices increase by 30% during 'Ramadhan'
Food prices increase by 30% during 'Ramadhan' Annastashya Emmanuelle and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the prices of most foods have increased by about 30 percent due to growing demand for the fasting month and the upcoming Idul Fitri celebrations, consumers are undeterred, with most insisting on serving specialties during the fasting month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Al Chaidar to be questioned on Wednesday
Al Chaidar to be questioned on Wednesday JAKARTA: Darul Islam (DI) spokesman Al Chaidar has been summoned to attend police headquarters on Wednesday to explain his media statement regarding the involvement of three DI factions in the bombing of Petra church in North Jakarta and the explosion of a grenade at the Australian International School in South Jakarta. "We sent our letter today to Al Chaidar (summoning him) for questioning on Wednesday," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/Ambon Ambon Christians to stage mass prayers Novi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month. "We regret the series of bloody incidents this month that happened during a relatively calm period in Maluku. We do not want this violence to ever happen again," Rev.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian singer deported
Malaysian singer deported JAKARTA: Immigration authorities here deported Malaysian singer Mukhtaruddin, popularly known as Ashraff, on Sunday to his home country. He was deported after being found guilty by the Bogor District Court for assaulting a local member of his staff. The deportation was based on Article 42 of the Immigration Law No.9/1992, which stipulates that any foreigner that is found guilty by an Indonesian court will be charged with immigration sanctions and deported.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn in Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of Banten province last January. The inauguration was conducted in the provincial legislature's plenary session here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regent to be quizzed over drug: South Sulawesi police are to
Regent to be quizzed over drug: South Sulawesi police are to investigate Gowa Regent Syahrul Yasin Limpo as a witness in an illegal drug case involving his companions, a lawmaker, a businessman and two girls. Page 2 Unraveling Theys case: Irian Jaya Police claim to have made some headway in their one-week investigation into the mysterious death of local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Powerlifting overlooked in sports development
Powerlifting overlooked in sports development Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent success of Indonesian powerlifter Sutrisno in setting a new world record at the Powerlifting World Championships in Finland has provided some hope for future development of the sport, which has often been an overlooked discipline within weightlifting. Sutrisno lifted a total of 710.0 kilograms in the 60kg weightclass to beat the old mark by 2.5kg.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle thieves nabbed
Motorcycle thieves nabbed BOGOR: Police arrested two suspects in connection to vehicle theft and confiscated four stolen motorcycles from them, an officer said on Monday. Chief of South Bogor Police subprecinct Adj. Comr. Sartono said the suspects, Dadang, 35, and Karim, 38, were arrested late on Friday following a report from a Bogor citizen, Risman, who had his motorcycle stolen by the pair.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian may host the 2006 Asiad
Malaysian may host the 2006 Asiad KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia - the runner up to Qatar in the bid to host the 2006 Asian Games - may get another chance at it because of current international security jitters, a news report said Monday. An official from Malaysia's bidding team, requesting anonymity, told the Sun daily newspaper because of current security worries in the Gulf region it may be deemed unsafe to host the games in the kingdom of Qatar.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garment traders expect big sales
Garment traders expect big sales Emmy Fitri and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the countdown to the Idul Fitri begins, demand for Muslim apparel and accessories has increased by 50 percent at the retail level and by 60 percent at the wholesale level at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta. Several retailers and wholesalers said on Monday that a sales hike was likely in the one or two weeks prior to the Idul Fitri.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia in recession, may be worse than '98: Goldman Sachs
Malaysia in recession, may be worse than '98: Goldman Sachs Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is already in recession and the economic slump could get worse in the next six months as consumption slows, Goldman Sachs said. "Over the next six months, we believe there will likely be confirmation that this recession is deeper than that of 1998," analyst Adam Le Mesurier wrote in a report obtained by Reuters on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Give concrete assistance to farmers and fishermen
Give concrete assistance to farmers and fishermen When addressing a ceremony marking the awarding of the 2001 Food Resilience Citation in Jakarta last Friday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed her ministers, particularly the agricultural and marine and fishery ministers, and other related officials to immediately solve basic problems faced by farmers, fishpond owners, cattle breeders and fishermen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:30 TV Drama 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:00 TV Drama Program 2 5:30 p.m.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Notes : This for the introduction of the General Issue report.
Notes : This for the introduction of the General Issue report. International Children's Day is celebrated around the world on different dates in November to give special attention to millions of ill-fated children. The Jakarta Post is publishing some articles about the state of Indonesian poor children as part of our participation in observing the special day, which is held in Indonesia on Nov. 20.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of workers lose jobs in Tangerang
Thousands of workers lose jobs in Tangerang Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Due to a continuing decline in business orders, at least 1,640 workers from several companies in Tangerang have been fired over the last two months and many of them are already in a condition of near starvation. Nurul, 23, a senior high school graduate, told The Jakarta Post last week that she lost her job with PT Kencana Indah Garment, a garment producer in Cikokol, Tangerang.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi to visit Southeast Asia
Koizumi to visit Southeast Asia JAPAN: Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi plans to visit five Southeast Asian nations in January to discuss issues such as Japan's support for the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, a Tokyo newspaper said on Monday. The trip would include the Philippines and four countries he had hoped to visit in September -- Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia, the evening Sankei Shimbun said.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
GOLKAR EXHIBIT 'A': Chairman of New Order Vigilance Presidium
GOLKAR EXHIBIT 'A': Chairman of New Order Vigilance Presidium Judilherry Justam shows a copy of a receipt apparently proving Golkar Party practices of alleged bribery during general elections.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.19
Rupiah Rates Nov.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, Garuda clarify audit results
Telkom, Garuda clarify audit results Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom and flagship carrier PT Garuda Indonesia said on Monday that the condition of their operations were much different now compared to the gloomy picture painted by the release of independent audit results last week. The companies said that they had taken measures since last year to improve efficiency and minimize losses.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public disappointment
Public disappointment From Gamma The 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 country. People really expected the government to manage the country well, honestly and based on regulations that benefit all. Yet, it has just been an empty promise.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI students in Britain raise funds
RI students in Britain raise funds JAKARTA: Indonesian students in Britain have collected 3,000 pound sterling (Rp 50 million) for humanitarian aid, spokesman for the Indonesian Embassy in London Achmad Rusdi has said. The fund will be distributed to victims of natural disasters, the disabled, school dropouts, homeless people, orphans and prisoners in Indonesia by the Foundation of the Daya Dharma Institute in Central Jakarta, Achmad said on Sunday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java labor meet deadlocked
E. Java labor meet deadlocked SURABAYA, East Java: The tripartite meeting between local labor unions, the local chapter of the Indonesian Employers Association and the local manpower and transmigration ministry office was unable to determine the monthly regional minimum wages in the province because several regencies had yet to lodge their proposals. L.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students see EU differently
Students see EU differently Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta This year's event of the European Union (the EU) took the organizers, and the public, a step further. Entertaining the Indonesian public with various kinds of traditional and contemporary features of their culture is all nice and well. But has it helped in shaping an idea of what the EU actually is? What do Indonesian students of art imagine when they think of the EU?
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
5 foreign investors vie for BCA stakes
5 foreign investors vie for BCA stakes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five foreign investors have submitted their preliminary bids for a 51 percent stake in PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) under a tender offering that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would finalize by next month. IBRA chairman, I Putu Gede Ary Suta said of the 15 investors that had submitted their preliminary bids, five of them were foreign investors.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Value Implicated Figures
Value Implicated Figures Bulogate I Rp 35 billion Former President Abdurrahman Wahid Former Bulog deputy chairman Sapuan Abdurrahman's masseur Suwondo Bulogate II Rp 54 billion DPR speaker Akbar Tandjung Former TNI chief Gen. Wiranto Former Bulog chairman Rahardi Ramelan
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, units in talks to settle debt
Telkom, units in talks to settle debt Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said it was currently negotiating with some of its subsidiaries on the finalization of their debts to Telkom which has Rp 118.69 billion (about US$11.3 million) in potential losses according to an audit by RSM International.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Tuesday Maghrib 5:54 p.m. Wednesday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet silent on crucial meet
Cabinet silent on crucial meet JAKARTA: For the first time since the establishment of Megawati's administration in August, journalists were kept in the dark by Cabinet spokespeople after a crucial meeting, which was convened to discuss the amendment on investment laws. "There is not a single consensus that we achieved so we are not going to give any press statement," Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday, while rushing to his car.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special team established to assess eviction
Special team established to assess eviction The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) established on Monday a special team to evaluate the administration's policy on eviction of people living along the riverbanks and slum areas. The team was established to make sure that the eviction process, currently being conducted by the City Public Order Office, would not violate human rights.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
City expects 1.2m exodus during Idul Fitri
City expects 1.2m exodus during Idul Fitri Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration predicted on Monday that some 1.2 million people would leave the city during next month of the Muslim festivity of Idul Fitri, or locally known as Lebaran. Head of the City Transportation Agency Rustam Effendy said this year's number of exodus would increase compared to the last December's Idul Fitri which reached 900,000 people.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gowa regent faces police questioning over drug case
Gowa regent faces police questioning over drug case Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi police are to investigate Gowa Regent Syahrul Yasin Limpo as a witness in an illegal drug case involving his companions, a lawmaker, a businessman and two girls. After repeated denials last Thursday, South Sulawesi Police Chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan clarifies worker protection
Taiwan clarifies worker protection The Jakarta Post's Oct. 30 article titled RI workers exploited in Taiwan carried a statement to the effect that the government of Taiwan was not doing enough to protect foreign workers. That is untrue. The Taiwan government treats foreign workers like its own nationals. It not only protects their minimum wages (NT$15,840 equals Rp 4,752,000) and labor rights but also allows them to join its national health insurance program.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors allowed to operate during Ramadhan
Street vendors allowed to operate during Ramadhan Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors can breath a sigh of relief this Ramadhan as the city administration finally bowed to public pressure to temporarily stop the crack down against traders during the fasting month. Head of the Jakarta Public Order Office Firman Hutajulu said on Monday that he would not conduct raids on the vendors even though they conducted their business on the streets and disturbed traffic flow.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
67 homes destroyed in C. Java landslides
67 homes destroyed in C. Java landslides Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Pos, Banyumas A total of 67 houses were destroyed by landslides in Banyumas and Cilacap regencies in Central Java early on Monday, following the incessant downpour on Saturday and Sunday in the region. At least 20 houses were badly damaged in Tlaga village in Banyumas and 47 others were totally destroyed in Dayeuh Luhur village in Cilacap.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
House urged to soon revise election laws
House urged to soon revise election laws Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) has urged the House of Representatives to soon make partial revisions to existing electoral laws following the recent constitutional amendment that approved a direct presidential poll in 2004. "Partial revisions of the law are needed so that all parties can begin to work to prepare for the 2004 general elections," Mulyana W.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disbursement of funds for PKB postponed
Disbursement of funds for PKB postponed Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to postpone the disbursement of financial support for the National Awakening Party (PKB) until the party's internal rift is settled, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday. Hari said that he was waiting for the decision from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to determine which faction of the party had the right to receive the fund.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Extending IMF program
Extending IMF program If securing another debt rescheduling package is the primary motive behind the Indonesian government's request for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend its program for one year, reform efforts in the country will never be able to achieve the level capable of generating sustainable economic recovery even after 2003. True, debt rescheduling alone is already a compelling reason.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
CPO price rise expected: Industry
CPO price rise expected: Industry Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to rise between 10 percent and 15 percent in the remainder of the year due to a combination of lower output and the increase in demand, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki).
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines 67 homes destroyed in Cilacap, Banyumas 2. Sampah: 20 x 2 lines Health fears rise as garbage debate stalls 3. Lantik: 16 x 2 lines: PDI-P infighting in West Java 4. Ambon: 16 x 2 lines Ambon Christians to hold mass prayers
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. WORKER : 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11
1. WORKER : 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11 Thousands of workers lose jobs in Tangerang 2. CITY : 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 City administration expects 1.2m to leave city for 'Lebaran' festivities 3. MARKET : 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 42 Food prices increase by 30% during 'Ramadhan' 4. CLOTH : 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Garment traders expect big sales
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia deports 2,500 illegal RI workers
Malaysia deports 2,500 illegal RI workers Reuters, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia Malaysia carried out its largest ever deportation of illegal immigrants on Monday, sending back around 2,500 Indonesian workers on two Indonesian naval ships under armed escort. Indonesian marines and Malaysian policemen armed with rifles and batons stood watch as the workers boarded the Teluk Langsa and Tanjung Kambani at Pasir Gudang port in southern Johor state.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Police and autonomy:
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia? Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo Sociologist Former Advisor National Defense and Security Council Jakarta 2. -- 2 x 30 48pt Bodoni Neighborly relations: Prioritizing people before politics and business Racist allegation may be hurtful but Australia can learn from it Being a good neighbor Max Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong .........., Australia
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/Ambon Ambon Christians to stage mass prayers Novi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month. "We regret the series of bloody incidents this month that happened during a relatively calm period in Maluku. We do not want this violence to ever happen again," Rev.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug suspect shot dead by police
Drug suspect shot dead by police JAKARTA: Police shot dead a suspected drug dealer on Monday morning following his arrest at an apartment in Puri Kembangan, West Jakarta, a police officer said on Monday. "The suspect, Erwin Rusli, 43, was shot dead after he tried to escape when police asked him to reveal his colleagues' hiding places," City police detective chief Sr. Comr. Adang Rochjana told a media briefing.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
On opportunist representatives
On opportunist representatives From Suara Karya As a member of the public, I would like to remind all public representatives of a Javanese saying that contains the term Aji mumpung (opportunist). It clearly forbids the abuse or misuse of power and advises anyone holding an important post to benefit others, meaning the public. Public representatives must also remember that the power in their hands is in fact a sacred mandate, entrusted to them through the election system.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ambon Christians to hold mass prayers
Ambon Christians to hold mass prayers Novi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month. "We regret the series of bloody incidents this month that happened during a relatively calm period in Maluku. We do not want this violence to ever happen again," Rev.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mandatory HIV tests out of the question: Official
Mandatory HIV tests out of the question: Official Fitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia cannot make Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) tests mandatory for migrant workers because Jakarta is party to an international agreement it signed in Paris, which bans such examinations, a government official said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Gapki (4x8)
1. Gapki (4x8) Palm oil price rise expected: industry 2. Oil (2x18) Oil price plunge threatens state budget
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pressures mount for House to probe Akbar
Pressures mount for House to probe Akbar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressures grew stronger Monday for the House of Representatives to set up a special committee to investigate the embezzlement of Rp 54.6 billion funds (about $5 million) from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), allegedly involving House Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
EU wants probe into Theys' death
EU wants probe into Theys' death JAKARTA: The European Union (EU) has expressed deep concern over the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, urging the Indonesian government to investigate his likely murder. Current EU President Belgium issued a statement which said it hoped the "killing" of Theys would not spark tension and conflict in Indonesia's eastern most province of Irian Jaya, also referred to as West Papua.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
New layout of 'The Jakarta Post'
New layout of 'The Jakarta Post' I have read a number of letters criticizing the new layout of The Jakarta Post. I must say that I agree that I find it problematic. I don't really know how to put it, but for some reason, I lose my appetite for reading every time I see the clean and nicely designed pages of the Post. Hence, I have literally not read the paper for some time now. I much prefer reading the Post on the Web, which appears more similar to the old Post.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati considers replacing TNI chief
Megawati considers replacing TNI chief Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering replacing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo Adisutjipto as soon as possible, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Monday. However, Akbar said Megawati did not name any candidates to replace Widodo during his meeting with her before leaving for South Korea on Nov. 12.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police make headway in unravelling Theys murder case
Police make headway in unravelling Theys murder case RK Nugroho The Jakarta Post Jayapura Irian Jaya Police claim to have made some headway in their one-week investigation into the mysterious death of local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay. Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia?
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia? Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo, Former Advisor, National Defense and Security Council, Jakarta The increasing number of reported conflicts between the National Police and the Indonesian Military is often attributed to a competition for influence. The police or Polri is being perceived as capitalizing on the declining image of the military (TNI) due to alleged past atrocities.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/Ambon Ambon Christians to stage mass prayers Novi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month. "We regret the series of bloody incidents this month that happened during a relatively calm period in Maluku. We do not want this violence to ever happen again," Rev.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibition * Photo: Jejak Mata by Seno Gumira Ajidarma, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police make headway in unravelling Theys' death
Police make headway in unravelling Theys' death RK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Police claim to have made some headway in their one-week investigation into the mysterious death of local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay. Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI should accept dual citizenship
RI should accept dual citizenship It was interesting to read in the Nov. 15 edition of The Jakarta Post that the 1958 Law on Citizenship may be revised. A working committee is currently debating amendments to the present law that states that the citizenship of a child is determined by the citizenship of the father. The current law is discriminatory. Why should a child take the father's nationality?
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Philippine merchandise imports plunged by 15.9 percent from a year earlier to US$2.499 billion in September, the National Statistics Office said Monday. With exports also down 22 percent to $2.731 billion for the month, the trade balance yielded a surplus of $232 million. -- AFP China's economy will maintain its seven percent growth target in 2002 despite the global economic slowdown, a top economic official was reported as predicting Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn in Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of Banten province last January. The inauguration was conducted in the provincial legislature's plenary session here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil firms play their part where govt can't
Oil firms play their part where govt can't Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For a child with a home as remote as it is inaccessible, living on land rich in mineral resources may save him or her from the uneven distribution of state-funded access to welfare. Oil, gold and coal can bring out the pioneering spirit of companies and lure them into working at the frontiers.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Passenger found dead in bus
Passenger found dead in bus PEKANBARU, Riau: Jony Lumban Tobing, a resident of Medan, North Sumatra, was found dead on Sunday in a PMTOH passenger bus on which he had traveled from Medan, heading toward Jakarta. Witnesses said they found Jony dead at 08:00 a.m local time on Sunday when the bus stopped at a bus terminal in the city.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/Ambon Ambon Christians to stage mass prayers Novi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month. "We regret the series of bloody incidents this month that happened during a relatively calm period in Maluku. We do not want this violence to ever happen again," Rev.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Misery and pain not yet over
Misery and pain not yet over Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yanto, a 12-year old, has to wake up early in the morning to begin his day as a newspaper boy, while his friends of the same age enjoy their sleep on comfortable beds. His morning job lasts only about four hours a day, but it is only one part of his routine. In the afternoon, he has another job, helping his uncle sell fruit in the town.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil price plunge threatens budget
Oil price plunge threatens budget Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current plunge in oil prices could spell serious trouble for the country's 2002 state budget due to a significant revenue shortfall, analysts warned on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn in Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of Banten province last January. The inauguration was conducted in the provincial legislature's plenary session here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
POOR
POOR 2x21 (3*2 lines) Rich countries disagree over cash for poor CHINA 2x20 (2*2 lines) China to get US$40b in FDI in 2002: DBS JAPAN 2x20 (2*2 lines) BOJ sees gloom over Japan KL 2x30 (3*2 lines) Malaysia in recession, may be worse than '98: Goldman
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training camp
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training camp Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top woman cyclists Nurhayati and Nuraini have dealt a big blow to Indonesia's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games after announcing their withdrawal from the event's training camp. "They have confirmed their decision not to join the training center for personal reasons.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
A global citizenship for children?
A global citizenship for children? Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta There should really be global citizenship for children -- one that ensures that they get the first call for the resources of the world, regardless of their location and background. A special United Nations of Children to fight for their interests would also be helpful, even without Nobel Prize laureates at the helm.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn in Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of Banten province last January. The inauguration was conducted in the provincial legislature's plenary session here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lombok govt asked to protect workers
Lombok govt asked to protect workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local chapter of the Women's Solidarity group called on the West Nusa Tenggara authorities and legislature to take tough measures against the widespread trade in women in the province. "We appeal to the provincial government and legislature to give serious attention to the rampant trade of women migrants in the province," Yane Rachma Bhirawati said in a meeting with legislators here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Anti-KKN drives not serious: Survey
Anti-KKN drives not serious: Survey Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has failed to combat corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), leaving many big KKN cases untouched during her first 100 days in power, a survey revealed.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in Afghanistan
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in Afghanistan Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo said on Monday that the TNI had yet to prepare its troops to join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan. "We have yet to receive an official request from the UN to join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan. Therefore, we have not made any preparations," Graito told The Jakarta Post by telephone.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSSI announces U-20 nominees
PSSI announces U-20 nominees Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 51 nominees were announced on Monday for the national U-20 team by the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI), which says the team will spearhead its campaign to return to international distinction at the Hanoi 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Logs seized in SE Sulawesi
Logs seized in SE Sulawesi KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari police seized eight cubic meters of logs allegedly stolen from the teak forest in Wawonii in the province. Adj. Sr. Comr. Sumaryoto, chief of Kendari Police, said the logs had been seized after acting on information from local people living near the forest areas. "We believe the owner of the logs knew about the seizure but wouldn't claim ownership of them because the logs do not have the necessary documentation.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 -25 7,500 Adindo Foresta 85 0 0 AGIS 145 5 2,172,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa 150 -50 500 Alfa Retailindo 775 25 6,500 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 475 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 255 0 0 Aneka Tambang 775 0 2,353,500 Apac Citra 265 0 0 Aqua Golden 18,000 0 0 Argha...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno's teaching still relevant
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.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hughes dreams of teaching kids
Hughes dreams of teaching kids JAKARTA: Noted presenter Dewi Hughes still dreams of becoming the next Ibu Kasur or Kak Seto -- both are known for their dedication to children's education. She introduced her kids club at her house in Kemang, South Jakarta. "Our education system, until nowadays, is still one-way communication. I give the kids tips on public speaking. They must be able to tell stories about themselves," she said during her Hughes Party House 10th anniversary last week.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/schedule
JP/1/schedule Ramadhan time for Jakarta Tuesday Maghrib 5:54 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.