Archive: 23 November 2001
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Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nightspots raided, alcoholic drinks destroyed
Nightspots raided, alcoholic drinks destroyed Damar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of Islam Defenders Front (FPI) members raided two entertainment spots on Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta on Wednesday, destroying bottles of alcohol found at the venues. The raid on the two live music clubs, Sahabat and Bandara, were conducted at about 10 p.m. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Death sentence sought for woman
Death sentence sought for woman TANGERANG: A prosecutor demanded on Thursday that Tangerang District Court sentence a woman to life imprisonment and fine her Rp 100 million for allegedly attempting to smuggle one kilogram of heroin into the country from Thailand. Prosecutor Siti Zahara said that defendant Edith Yunita Sianturi, 24, was working as a sales promotion girl for Poppy Dharsono cosmetics at Pasar Raya in Manggarai, South Jakarta, when she met a Nigerian called Abu William.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Distribution of fuel
Distribution of fuel From Media Indonesia Last April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. In essence, the writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income. Also, they said that I was a stupid person, pretending to understand things about fuel.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Message from the Ambassador: "Think Together, Walk Together" Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia. Question: What impressions do you have as you look back at the nine months that have passed since your arrival in Indonesia? Quite a lot. First, I am really impressed by the warm, friendly sentiments shown by Indonesians towards Japan.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussie envoy clarifies
Aussie envoy clarifies Your report Australia supports repatriation of refugees (Nov. 21) states that I supported the plan to halt food aid to the refugee camps in West Nusa Tenggara. I did not specifically support this approach. I simply stated the Australian government's broad support of all reasonable measures to resolve the situation. Your report also says that I gave a cheque for $A7 million to East Nusa Tenggara governor Piet Tallo. This is not the case.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own program
Pelti supports Febi, Hendri to have own program Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) will allow Asian Games secondary choices Febi Widhianto and Hendri Susilo Pramono to train with their own coach for the games in Pusan next year rather than with the Pelti training camp.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
* Sanction inter-religious marriages
* Sanction inter-religious marriages * Sanction marriages from all religions and beliefs * Provide free birth certificates for all babies * Allow foreigners to wed here and register the marriage here * Simplify civil registry system
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 5:55 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Task force needed to fight women, children trafficking
Task force needed to fight women, children trafficking Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women and children trafficking, which has earned Indonesia a bad name, is showing no sign of abating because the government lacks the commitment to stop it, an activist and a legislator say. President Megawati Soekarnoputri has often expressed her personal concern about the matter but her administration is yet to do anything concrete about it, they say.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three fishing trawlers detained
Three fishing trawlers detained JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy have seized three Indonesian fishing boats in the eastern waters of Banda Aceh for violating regulations, the Navy's spokesman, First Adm. Franky Kayhatu said. Kayhatu said in a statement made available to The Jakarta Post on Thursday that the three motorized vessels were identified as KM Wijaya-843, KM Nalendra Raya Bhakti and KM Mustika Alam-10.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reducing debt burdens
Reducing debt burdens The Indonesian government often looks highly ingenious at simplifying complex problems in a bid to dismiss the great concerns about its distressed financial condition. Its latest idea was unveiled in Minister of Finance Boediono's statement last week that the government would issue treasury bills next year to gradually replace the Rp 674.4 trillion (US$64.2 billion) bonds that start maturing in 2002.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Provinces set minimum wages
Provinces set minimum wages The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After Jakarta took similar action earlier, five more provinces set their own minimum wage on Thursday, while the remaining 24 provinces are expected to follow suit in a few days. The minimum wage in West Java was raised to a paltry Rp 280,779 per month for the 2002 fiscal year from the current Rp 270,000, while that in Jambi was increased to Rp 304,000 from the current Rp 255,000.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Brantas River: One of most successful projects
Brantas River: One of most successful projects The comprehensive development of Brantas River Basin is one of the most successful projects in Indonesia. Due to the construction of Dams and Barrages, Surabaya has become safe against flood disasters. And the electricity generated by hydraulic power plants could have changed Surabaya into an industrial city.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death
Malaysian Embassy mourns king's death JAKARTA: The Malaysian Embassy here was closed on Thursday to mourn the death of Malaysia's 11th king Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. The embassy said the temporary closure was to show respect for the 75-year-old king, who died in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The embassy will also open a condolence book for the people of Indonesia on Friday, Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
President to visit Irian Jaya
President to visit Irian Jaya JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to visit Indonesia's easternmost province of Irian Jaya in December, some time during the Christmas and New Year period. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday that the President was to hold dialogs with the local people and leaders of the province to assure them that the special autonomy status was the best solution for the province.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/brief
JP/17/brief State pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma said on Thursday Germany's Stada Arzneimittel AG were interested in becoming a strategic investor and possibly even taking over the local unit. "We signed an MOU early this month with Stada as part of its intention to become a strategic investor in the company," Kimia's president Darodjatun Sanusi said -- Reuters Asian food-to-telecoms conglomerate First Pacific Co Ltd.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation team
Balongan refinery marked up $200m: Investigation team Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team investigating suspected corruption in the Balongan oil refinery project in Indramayu, West Java, said on Thursday that the value of the project had been marked up, thereby causing state losses amounting to US$185.58 million and Rp 14.5 billion.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java Police plan crack down on prostitution
E. Java Police plan crack down on prostitution SURABAYA, East Java: Provincial East Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sutanto has instructed his subordinates to get tougher against prostitutes, red-light districts and other night spots during the fasting month, Antara reported Wednesday. "The chief wants this province to become a territory free from prostitution during Ramadhan, either on the streets, in the red- light districts or any other location," spokesman of the East Java province Adj. Sr.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friend
Recalling Herbert Feith: Indonesia's great friend Ong Hok Ham, Historian, Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Indonesia, which proved to be his last. Dr. Feith visited me at home and as usual we had a long chat until dinner time. A professor in political science at Monash University who specialized in Indonesia, Dr. Feith and professors John D.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriages
Team seeks to sanction interfaith marriages Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may again officially recognize interfaith marriages as a joint team tasked with formulating a new bill on civil registration has agreed that such matters are a basic right which should not be restricted by the state.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
KNPI to raid gambling centers
KNPI to raid gambling centers PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The local provincial chapter of the Indonesian National Youth Committee (KNPI) announced on Thursday that it would deploy satgas (local security task force) members to raid some entertainment and gambling centers during Ramadhan. "We will soon send satgas youth officers to trace and sweep a number of sites believed to be used for gambling in Palangka Raya," said Hidayatullah S. Kurik, chairman of KNPI's local chapter.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Amendment to 1945 Constitution
Amendment to 1945 Constitution From Media Indonesia I thank God that the 2001 People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session has failed to put the amendment to the 1945 Constitution into effect (Media Indonesia, Nov. 10). As an old man who lived during the Dutch and Japanese colonial eras, I think that the unitary state of the Republic of Indonesia and the 1945 Constitution are sacred and honorable. Changing it should be carried out in accordance with constitutional procedure.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Share Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Astra Agro 975 -25 2,370,500 Asuransi Bina 305 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,200 0 153,500 Adindo Foresta 80 -5 5,500 GT Petrochem 90 -5 1,000 Asuransi Harta 1,800 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -5 16,000 Asia Intiselera 225 0 0 Argha...
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Repatriation of workers is bittersweet
Repatriation of workers is bittersweet Malaysia on Monday repatriated 2,500 illegal Indonesian migrant workers from Pasir Gudang, in the biggest ever deportation it has ever conducted. Executed at a cost of US$112,000, the repatriation ran smoothly, supervised by Indonesian marines and Malaysian police officers carrying guns and clubs. Indonesian warships, brought these people home. Some cried, while others simply smiled when embarking.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Multinational firms above the law, say rights activists
Multinational firms above the law, say rights activists Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Multinational companies have the potential of abusing the basic rights of local people in their operational areas, mostly in the developing countries, amid the absence of a mechanism to hold them accountable.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japanese Embassy
Japanese Embassy FOTO I: Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan. FOTO: 3 NEW DAM: Wonorejo Dam is the highest and newest dam in the Brantas River Basin. It was constructed with a loan provided by the Japanese government. The dam provides water and electricity for the Surabaya area.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/PEOPLE
JP/14/PEOPLE E. Timor invites U2, Brooks DILI, East Timor: Tiny East Timor has invited U2 and Garth Brooks to perform at independence celebrations next year. Its acting foreign minister Jose Ramos-Horta said Wednesday he hoped they would take up the offer to witness the creation of the world's newest nation on May 20, 2002. East Timor's people voted to split from Indonesia in 1999 and are now being administered by the United Nations.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 22, 2001: Share Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,200 0 153,500 Adindo Foresta 80 -5 5,500 AGIS Tbk 135 0 262,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 -5 16,000 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 50,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 475 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 300 0 0 Aneka Tambang 750 0 1,872,500 Apac Citra 265 0 0 Aqua Golden 29,000 3,000...
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmates
Ramadhan grace for 193 Mataram inmates Panca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Some 193 inmates in the main jail in Mataram, Lombok island have found it a blessing in disguise as they gain additional meals each time they break their daily fast during Ramadhan. The additional food consists of kolak singkong (cassava-based sweet compote), mung bean porridge and other snacks. "The additional meals are presented to all inmates to help them enter a new life during the fasting month," prison chief A.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith
Indonesia loses a great friend in Herbert Feith Ong Hok Ham Historian Jakarta I was shocked and grieved to read of the death of Herbert Feith caused by an accident in Melbourne. Just a week before he died he had made one of his frequent visits to Inodnesia, which proved to be his last. Dr. Feith visited me at home and as usual we had a long chat until dinner time. A professor in political science at Monash University who specialized in Indonesia, Dr. Feith and professors John D.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, Kontras
Bickering season descends on outspoken ICW, Kontras Leo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's notorious internal bickering has plagued not only political parties bracing for the 2004 elections but also non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which are losing focus in their activities in the reform era, observers say.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tjandra facing four-month jail term demand
Tjandra facing four-month jail term demand Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.com after the company's main competitor PT Mustika Ratu, should be jailed for four months, the prosecution have demanded. Defendant Tjandra Sugiono, 32, should also pay a fine of Rp 30 million, prosecutor Y.N. Eddy told the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist target
Govt won't revise 2002 foreign tourist target The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has no plan to revise its tourism targets for 2002 despite a 30 percent drop in the number of tourists visiting Indonesia in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, a minister said on Thursday. State Minister of Tourism and Culture I Gede Ardika said the government still aimed at attracting 5.1 million foreign tourists this year and 5.8 million next year.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
City to suffer beef shortage during Idul Fitri
City to suffer beef shortage during Idul Fitri Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta City officials predicted on Thursday that there would be a shortage of beef during the Idul Fitri festivities and that its price would sharply increase due to the central government's decision to apply value added tax (VAT) to imported meat.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
IKJ alumni work together to help campus
IKJ alumni work together to help campus Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Back to school. That was the mission for fifty five alumni of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) who have been working hand-in-hand to stage the Peduli IKJ (Care about IKJ) exhibition from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23. The exhibition is designed to help overcome the institute's financial problems.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rapist jailed for 5 years
Rapist jailed for 5 years KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari District Court in Southeast Sulawesi sentenced on Thursday a 45-year-old man to five years in prison for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter, Sumarni. Amiruddin, who has four wives, was found guilty of rape, judge Anami Salihi told the court. The convict, who was not accompanied by lawyers, said he was considering filing an appeal against the verdict in one week.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * European Union Art, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S- 3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Nov. 24 * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no. 10, Central Jakarta (Tel. 327484), until Nov. 30.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a
Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a wholly owned unit will pay US$15.2 million to acquire a 60 percent stake in a gas processing and transmission facility in West Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's PT Petroimpex Nuansa Corporindo and PT Moeladi are the joint sellers of the stake, L&M said.The facility includes a 94 kilometer pipeline that extends from Subang through Pasirjadi and Citarik to Tegalgede, West Java. -- Dow Jones
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mentawai's new DPRD building burned down by protesters
Mentawai's new DPRD building burned down by protesters Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang A mob of angry protesters set fire to the Mentawai regency legislative (DPRD) building in West Sumatra province on Wednesday, but no casualties were reported. The arson is believed to be linked to their disappointment over the legislature's decision to elect Rev. Edison Salelubaja as the new Mentawai regent.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 5:00 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 2:30 Debating 3:30 Music 4:30 Quiz 5:00 Religious Teachings 5:30 Ramadhan Program 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 10:00 Puppet Show Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 3:00 a.m.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BI
Legislators seeking blood over Rp 144t fraud at BI Adianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators said on Thursday that the government's plan to appoint a foreign consultant to audit for accounting purposes past emergency loans extended by Bank Indonesia was pointless. They said the government should instead use previous audit results to uncover corruption in the so-called BLBI loans scandal and put the people responsible behind bars. "The new plan is pointless.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dai's future in legislators' hands
Dai's future in legislators' hands The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team, comprising members of Commission I and Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR), will commence discussions on Friday regarding the nomination of Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief. "The team will commence its work after Friday's prayer session," House Deputy Speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno said after presiding over a meeting of the Deliberation Body (Bamus) here on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs office faces corruption charges
Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs office faces corruption charges Sri Wayuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A former head of the Yogyakarta provincial social affairs office is facing charges of illegally selling state property during his tenure, causing losses to the state of more than Rp 310 billion. The trial of Suyitno began on Wednesday at the Yogyakarta District Court and is being presided over by chief judge Soemilah.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump
Bekasi mayor has yet to close dump JAKARTA: Despite the recommendation from Bekasi councillors to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, the mayor of Bekasi has yet to issue a decree on its closure. Mayor Nonon Sonthanie would discuss the issue further with the executive and legislative bodies, said Nardi, a member of the mayoralty's public relations staff.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Exit tax scams
Exit tax scams From Suara Karya The collection of an exit tax of Rp 500,000, or even Rp 1 million, from Indonesian citizens wishing to go abroad is probably abused by corrupt officers. Obviously, this will cause financial losses to the state. Secretary of the Tax Directorate General M. Soebakir may be annoyed about rumors of the decline in state income from the exit tax imposed on passengers going abroad via Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a
Singapore-listed L&M Group Investments Ltd. Thursday said a wholly owned unit will pay US$15.2 million to acquire a 60 percent stake in a gas processing and transmission facility in West Java, Indonesia. Indonesia's PT Petroimpex Nuansa Corporindo and PT Moeladi are the joint sellers of the stake, L&M said.The facility includes a 94 kilometer pipeline that extends from Subang through Pasirjadi and Citarik to Tegalgede, West Java. -- Dow Jones
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate II
More questions than answers as Akbar summoned in Buloggate II Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung expressed on Thursday what seemed to be further inconsistencies when he was questioned for the second time to clarify his role in a scandal involving the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia faces rising threat from seaborne terrorists
SE Asia faces rising threat from seaborne terrorists Associated Press, Singapore Southeast Asia faces a rising threat from terrorist attacks on cruise ships, cargo vessels and seaports, an expert said Thursday on the sidelines of an international security conference in Singapore. The biggest worry in Southeast Asia is the southern Philippines' separatist Abu Sayyaf group, said Col. Tim Spicer, chief executive officer of the London-based security consulting firm Trident.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man could be jailed for cybercrime
Man could be jailed for cybercrime Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former manager of local cosmetic giant PT Martina Berto, charged with illegally registering the domain name MustikaRatu.com after the company's main competitor PT Mustika Ratu, should be jailed for four months, the prosecution have demanded. Defendant Tjandra Sugiono, 32, should also pay a fine of Rp 30 million, prosecutor Y.N. Eddy told the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / President Megawati Sukarnoputri has formally signed into law an oil and gas bill approved by parliament last month, Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday. "In accordance with this, the government is now preparing new rules for oil businesses in Indonesia and forming a limited liability state-owned oil company," he told reporters.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Emission checks mandatory starting next year
Emission checks mandatory starting next year Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Emission checks will be mandatory for every vehicle operating in Jakarta next year and owners will be asked for an emission clearance certification when applying for or extending vehicle licenses, the head of the City Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedalda) said on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
France, Hungary have new envoys
France, Hungary have new envoys JAKARTA: New French Ambassador Herve Ladsous and Hungarian Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin to Indonesia submitted their credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday. Present at the ceremony at Merdeka Palace was Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda. Ladsous replaced Ambassador Gerard Cross, who had been posted in Jakarta since Feb. 24, 1998. While, Busztin replaced Lajos Tamas, who submitted his credentials on Oct. 31, 1997. --JP
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Bakar: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bakar: 10 x 4 lines Protesters burn Mentawai legislative building 2. Longsor: 20 x 2 lines Search for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continue 3. Korupsi: 24 x 2 lines Former chief of Yogyakarta social affairs faces corruption charges 4. Menu: 16 x 2 lines Ramadhan grace for Mataram inmates
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/IKJ
JP/14/IKJ IKJ alumni's works displayed and sold to help campus ------------------- Ida Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- Back to school. That was the mission for fifty five alumni of the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) who have been working hand-in-hand to stage the Peduli IKJ (Care about IKJ) exhibition from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23. The exhibition is designed to help overcome the institute's financial problems.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gas station collusion
Gas station collusion Dozens of green belt areas have now been developed to accommodate various buildings, such as houses, neighborhood/community unit posts or gas stations. In the case of gas stations, Sub-office Head of Central Jakarta Parks Katharina Suryawati said that if a gas station permit had expired, it could be reviewed and the gas station relocated, as stated in Tempo daily newspaper of Nov. 6.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Retailers reject 38% hike in minimum wage
Retailers reject 38% hike in minimum wage Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers lodged a belated objection to next year's 38 percent minimum wage increase for the Greater Jakarta area to Rp 591,600 (less than US$60) as stipulated in a gubernatorial decree, saying the hike was irrational given the current sluggish economy.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japanese Embassy
Japanese Embassy FOTO I: Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) is welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (right) upon her arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Megawati visited the palace on Sept. 28 as part of her five-day trip to Japan. FOTO: 3 NEW DAM: Wonorejo Dam is the highest and newest dam in the Brantas River Basin. It was constructed with a loan provided by the Japanese government. The dam provides water and electricity for the Surabaya area.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Balongan oil refinery project allegedly marked by US$200 million
Balongan oil refinery project allegedly marked by US$200 million Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta A joint team investigating suspected corruption in the Balongan oil refinery project in Indramayu, West Java, said on Thursday that the value of the project had been marked up, thereby causing state losses amounting to US$185.58 million and Rp 14.5 billion.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislator criticizes electricity hike plan
Legislator criticizes electricity hike plan Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's proposal for new power price rises next year drew strong criticism from a legislator Thursday, who said the increase in power charges for low-income customers contravened the agreement between the House of Representatives and the government. "It can't be like that. We will ask them (the government) to explain it," Saul de Ornay of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 22
Rupiah Rates Nov. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Misuari believed to have fled to Malaysia: RP general
Misuari believed to have fled to Malaysia: RP general Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippine Moro leader Nur Misuari has reportedly fled to Malaysia and is trying to reach Saudi Arabia after leading a bloody revolt in the southern Philippines, the Filipino military chief said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PPP splinter is OK: Hamzah
PPP splinter is OK: Hamzah JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz, who is also the Vice President, responded lightly to the plan to establish a splinter group within his party, saying that if it is for the good of the party then it will be no problem. PPP advisory council member Eggy Sudjana said on Thursday, after meeting Hamzah, that the Vice President considers that if the splinter has the same party vision it may even boost PPP's performance.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Beef shortage might hit city'
'Beef shortage might hit city' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City officials predicted on Thursday that there would be a shortage of beef during the Idul Fitri festivities and that its price would sharply increase due to the central government's decision to apply value added tax (VAT) to imported meat. Prabowo Soenirman, president of the city-owned slaughter house PD Dharma Jaya, estimated the price of beef would increase to Rp 55,000 (US$5.50) from the current Rp 35,000 a kilogram.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Coming Home: Whatever happened to Singapore-born singer Anita
Coming Home: Whatever happened to Singapore-born singer Anita Sarawak, who was so popular here in the '70s and early '80s? Well, she has been plying her trade in Las Vegas for the last 18 years. But now she is back home, happily married and ready to embark on a new chapter in her career. Cool Vacation: Perched on the slopes of Mount Lawu in Central Java, Tawangmangu is a cool spot for a vacation.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSSI opts for defensive after offensive spokesman removed
PSSI opts for defensive after offensive spokesman removed Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has gone on the defense in the face of persistent questioning of its decision to replace extroverted spokesman Eddi Elison. Eddi is set to take his new position as a member of the association's appeal commission. In a letter, PSSI says the removal is part of a reshuffle and that Eddi is urgently needed at his new post, effective as of Nov. 19.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Search for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continue
Search for two bodies in Kulonprogo will continue Tarko Sudiarno and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Rescue workers continued their search on Thursday for the bodies of two victims after landslides killed at least nine people and severely injured three others in two villages in Kulonprogo district, Yogyakarta. The body of a woman, identified as Sowirejo, 78, was unearthed on Thursday morning. Six others had been recovered earlier on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI firms secure US$11.3m in orders at trade fairs
RI firms secure US$11.3m in orders at trade fairs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Small and medium-scale Indonesian firms have secured orders worth a total of US$11.28 million in recent trade fairs in Germany and Japan, according to the National Export Development Board (BPEN). The agency said in a statement on Thursday that Indonesian firms participating in the Berlin Import Shop Fair held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11 secured orders worth $9.06 million for clothes and furniture for next year.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tax deduction should be extended to other religions, legislator says
Tax deduction should be extended to other religions, legislator says Kurniawan Hari S. and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Astrid S. Susanto of the Christian-based Love the Nation Democratic Party (PDKB) welcomes the government's plan to make Muslims' obligation of giving zakat tax deductible, but urges the government to apply the same facility to non-Muslims.
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges
Japan Foundation offers international exchanges The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the foundation is to efficiently carry out activities for international cultural exchange. In Indonesia, the Japan Foundation's Jakarta Liaison Office was opened in 1974, and it was transformed into the Japan Cultural Center Jakarta (Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang Jakarta).
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
On mobile phone
On mobile phone Contrary to suggestions in your article (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 12: How safe for your brain is your cell phone?), mobile phones are designed, built and tested to comply with strict science based guidelines which are recognized by international health agencies around the world as providing ample protection for users.