Archive: 24 November 2001
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Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
12 killed in restive Aceh
12 killed in restive Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 12 people, including a soldier, were killed in the latest outbreak of violence in Aceh from Wednesday to Thursday, officials said on Friday. Seven members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were shot dead in a military raid at a rebel base in the Gunung Rotan hills of South Aceh district on Wednesday, military spokesman Lt. Col. Firdaus said on Friday. Nobody from GAM was available for comment.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Inhutani: 10 x 4 lines:
1. Inhutani: 10 x 4 lines: W. Java govt takes control of forests from Inhutani 2. Batam: 20 x 2 lines Batam workers protest closure of entertainment centers 3. Brantas: 32 x 1 line Brantas River in East Java heavily polluted 4. Danrem: 16 x 2 lines: Military to help repatriate refugees 5. USU: 16 x 2 lines USU to become second autonomous campus
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to raise minimum cigarette prices
Govt to raise minimum cigarette prices Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to raise the minimum retail price for cigarettes starting Dec.1 to increase tax revenue intended to cover the state budget deficit.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government plans Indonesian Recovery Fund
Government plans Indonesian Recovery Fund Tantri Yuliandini and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to launch a joint fund with foreign institutions early next year to provide Indonesia with much needed investment to boost the corporate sector and to provide jobs for the people, according to Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators duck special committee
Legislators duck special committee Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to lukewarm enthusiasm shown by many legislators, the high-profile proposal to form a special committee to investigate Golkar chief Akbar Tandjung's alleged involvement in a Rp 54.6 billion (US$5 million) scandal was plunged into uncertainty. Observers said that the future of the committee will depend negotiations and deals between Golkar and the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators' moral ills
Legislators' moral ills From Rakyat Merdeka It is ironic that Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Akbar Tandjung received tight security protection from his "bodyguards" some time ago, particularly as he was asked to testify in the case of misappropriation of non-budgetary funds from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog). A sensible observation will show that the examination of this case is under the authority and responsibility of law enforcers.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top House member disagrees with new BLBI audit plan
Top House member disagrees with new BLBI audit plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission IX on state budget and finance Benny Pasaribu strongly rejected on Friday the government's plan to appoint an international consultant to audit past emergency loans channeled by Bank Indonesia, saying that an independent audit had already been conducted by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cars damaged as gangs clash in Medan
Cars damaged as gangs clash in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Rival groups of youths clashed in the North Sumatra capital of Medan on Friday morning, damaging several vehicles. There were no immediate reports of casualties. A similar brawl took place three days ago near the site of Friday's incident, killing at least one person and wounding several others.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Information about studying in Japan
Information about studying in Japan The Japanese Embassy's education section provides information on the Monbukakusho scholarships and various books and brochures about studying in Japan. These book can be read free of charge in the lobby. The embassy hopes the information, books and brochures will be useful for prospective students at Japanese institutions. The address of the education section of the Japanese Embassy is Menara Thamrin, Lt. 7, Kav. 3, Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister's political maturity
Minister's political maturity Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti categorically denied that he had tended his resignation to President Megawati, stressing that there was no point in his resigning under current economic circumstances. Minister Dorodjatun must have been longing for the days when he was a university professor, when brainstorming sessions at the campus were conducted in a "polite" way, using only scientific jargon.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai Merchant to sell assets
Hyundai Merchant to sell assets South Korea's largest shipping firm Hyundai Merchant Marine Co said on Friday it would raise up to 1 trillion won (US$785 million) through sales of assets and securities by the end of the year to pay down debt. The company chalked up 165.7 billion won of net losses through the third quarter this year due to heavy exposure to other ailing Hyundai companies and its unprofitable tour business to North Korea.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 5,000 Adindo Foresta 80 0 19,500 AGIS 135 0 2,052,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 175 10 45,000 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 0 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 475 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 315 15 25,000 Aneka Tambang 775 25 835,500 Apac Citra 265 0 0 Aqua Golden 29,500 500 500...
Sat, 24 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), Nov. 24. * Painting Untuk Semua Umur, AIR Rumah Seni, Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro no. 10, Central Jakarta (Tel. 327484), until Nov. 30.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP asks neighbors to hunt rebel leader
RP asks neighbors to hunt rebel leader Reuters, Manila The Philippines said on Friday it had asked Malaysia and Indonesia to help track down a local Muslim leader, whom Manila has blamed for instigating an uprising that killed about 160 people this week. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo told a news conference she had sent word to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and personally called Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri regarding Misuari.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian palm oil ends higher
Malaysian palm oil ends higher Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian crude palm oil futures firmed across the board on Friday due to gains in CBOT soybean electronic trading and prospects of good exports and falling stocks in November, traders said. "People ride on gains in CBOT electronic trading. The good fundamentals are there and the market may touch 1,200 ringgit next week," said one trader in Kuala Lumpur.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mutilated woman waits to be claimed
Mutilated woman waits to be claimed JAKARTA: The head of a mutilated woman that was found 12 days ago is being preserved at the forensic unit of the Cipto Mangunkusumo Public Hospital in Central Jakarta, waiting to be claimed by the family. Two families had come to inspect the head, but had not claimed it, an official at the forensic unit said on Friday. Preliminary forensic investigations showed that there were three jab wounds and a stab wound to the back of the head.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Amusement centers suffer losses: Secretary-general of the
Amusement centers suffer losses: Secretary-general of the Association of Nightspot Owners (Aspehindo) Adrian Mailite said on Friday that members of his group had already suffered losses amounting to tens of billions of rupiah due to the closure of their businesses during the first week of Ramadhan.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP sends fresh troops to take on MNLF
RP sends fresh troops to take on MNLF Associated Press, Zamboanga, Philippines About 1,500 troops set sail for battle with forces loyal to a renegade Moro governor on Friday as authorities prepared for Monday's elections to choose the governor's successor. The three infantry battalions in full battle gear were left Zamboanga city aboard transport ships Friday for Jolo island, about 940 kilometers south of Manila.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 23
Rupiah Rates Nov. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
"What can we do with the low monthly pay? Our salary is not
"What can we do with the low monthly pay? Our salary is not enough to cover our daily needs. We need additional income to send to our relatives in our home villages." Titin D.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
A place for the poor
A place for the poor The recent forcible eviction of squatters from a slum on a North Jakarta riverbank became a national issue when the National Commission on Human Rights got involved. The City Public Order Office has done such operations for decades and, up until now, there had been no strong reaction on a national level. The commission, in a rare reaction to municipal problems, registered a protest with the city administration against the eviction.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Uniting ethnic groups key to Afghan future
Uniting ethnic groups key to Afghan future Riza Sihbudi, Chairman, Indonesian Society of Middle Eastern Studies, Jakarta The swift defeat of the Taliban was due to two factors. First, they do not have a military force and structure like in other countries - they do not even wear military uniforms. Most members of the Taliban militia consist of ordinary citizens who are called upon to be soldiers whenever required.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. BLBI ( 3 x 14)
1. BLBI ( 3 x 14) Top legislator disagrees with new BLBI audit plan 2. ( 1 x 20) Cigarette prices to rise 3. Thai ( 2 x 18 ) Thai Airways to share domestic routes with private airlines, ends JP/20/Thai Thai Airways to share domestic routes 4. Belum2(2 x 20) TRANSPORT-KOREA-HYUNDAI Korea Hyundai Merchant to sell $785m assets JP/ Korean shipper Hyundai to sell $785m of assets 5.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
New Order and
New Order and communist issue From Rakyat Merdeka The recent excessive campaign against communism is merely to cover up today's real thorny issues, such as the numerous and various corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) cases. This kind of campaign reminds one of the modus operandi favored by the previous New Order regime, which always suspected every anti- establishment movement of communist leanings.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prambanan face-lift: A long, winding road
Prambanan face-lift: A long, winding road Bambang Tiong, Contributor, Yogyakarta The glorious appearance of the three main temples in the Prambanan Temple compound will prompt people to think of the past. Many have no idea that it took more than 100 years to make the temples look as they do today. A book published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in 1991 points out that Dutchman C.A. Lons first reported the discovery of Prambanan (also known as Roro Jonggrang) Temple in 1733.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Archaeological preservation lacks funding
Archaeological preservation lacks funding Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Workers digging in a sugar cane field in Wonoboyo village in Klaten regency made a sensational archaeological discovery, finding a buried container with hundreds of gold and silver ceremonial objects. The treasure, 12,436.8 grams of gold and 3,343.7 grams of silver, was only just the beginning. Weeks later, the workers found a jug containing 6,387 gold coins, weighing 15,576 grams.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chaidar's testimony 'useless'
Chaidar's testimony 'useless' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have gathered no new leads after interviewing Darul Islam (DI) spokesman Al Chaidar, as he failed to provide evidence supporting his statements regarding the group's involvement in several bombings, a senior police officer said on Friday. "Al Chaidar, thus far, has provided no information which could be useful to police investigations as he did not offer new evidence or witnesses," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Deportee gives birth at airport
Deportee gives birth at airport TANGERANG: A deported Indonesian worker, coming home from Saudi Arabia, gave birth to a baby boy shortly after her plane landed at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at approximately 11 a.m. on Thursday. The woman, identified as Siti Aisah bin Ali, 25, was returning home after she was deported by Saudi immigration in Jeddah for violating her stay permit.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Brantas River in East Java heavily polluted
Brantas River in East Java heavily polluted Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Massive sand quarrying, industrial wastes and illegal logging have heavily polluted the Brantas River, threatening the future of the entire population of East Java.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal jeans factory raided
Illegal jeans factory raided BOGOR: An illegal jeans factory, owned by Abdul Halim, in Tanah Bari village, Bogor, West Java, was raided by the Bogor District Police after being suspected of making imitations of designer label Lea jeans. Police managed to confiscate some 1,230 fake jeans and 16 sewing machines from the factory. Deputy of the police detectives division, First Insp.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends up on suspected intervention
Rupiah ends up on suspected intervention Dow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah recouped early losses to end slightly higher Friday on suspected Bank Indonesia intervention. Dealers estimated that the central bank sold around $10 million Friday to help the local unit, which was depressed by dollar demand from local companies. The dollar ended at Rp 10,500, down from its close Thursday at Rp 10,560.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Only inclusive government
Only inclusive government can c Riza Sihbudi Chairman, Indonesian Society for Middle East Studies Jakarta 2. War -- A hollow victory in Afghanistan Victory over Taliban has hollow ring as misery continues 2 x 32 48pt Bodoni Seumas Milne Guardian News Service London
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Preserving ancient sites, a slow and hard process
Preserving ancient sites, a slow and hard process Anis Suryani and Sulistyo Budi N, Contributors, Yogyakarta Hundreds of historical sites scattered all over Java reveal the long journey of Javanese culture. At least 460 sites with historical buildings are also found in Yogyakarta, long recognized as the center of the development of Javanese culture.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI's defensive posture raises questions
TNI's defensive posture raises questions Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The way the Indonesian Military (TNI) is vehemently defending the leadership of its incumbent chief, Navy Adm. Widodo A.S, has sparked speculation that it does not see eye to eye with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. The TNI has gone all out to publicly express its opposition to Widodo being replaced, pouring cold water on an ongoing debate about a succession in the military leadership.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese refugees' repatriation
E. Timorese refugees' repatriation ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The visit next week by East Timorese political leader Xanana Gusmao to the East Nusa Tenggara provincial capital of Kupang is expected to speed up the repatriation of East Timorese refugees, a local legislator says. Blasius J. Manek, chairman of the provincial legislative council, said that representatives of the thousands of refugees in West Timor would meet Xanana to discuss their future on Monday.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN must act on Myanmar
ASEAN must act on Myanmar The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Massive changes made to Myanmar's ruling hierarchy recently have intrigued observers. Taken together with the junta's continuing contacts with the opposition forces of Aung San Suu Kyi, the impression is growing that a bit more loosening up of the generals' grip on the country could be the outcome.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asahan rafting competition
Asahan rafting competition With regard to the articles published on the Asahan International Whitewater Festival on Nov. 9 and Nov. 13, I wish to thank personally The Jakarta Post for featuring this event. It is indeed truly an international event that deserves attention, especially as it still managed to persuade the big names of the sport to travel to Indonesia to compete, with the world situation being what it is.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Archaeological preservation lacks funding
Archaeological preservation lacks funding Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Workers digging in a sugar cane field in Wonoboyo village in Klaten regency made a sensational archaeological discovery, finding a buried container with hundreds of gold and silver ceremonial objects. The treasure, 12,436.8 grams of gold and 3,343.7 grams of silver, was only just the beginning. Weeks later, the workers found a jug containing 6,387 gold coins, weighing 15,576 grams.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Apriadi Gunawan
Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan The state University of North Sumatra (USU) may become the country's second profit-oriented college after the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), which recently changed its non- commercial corporate status amid rapid education development. USU leaders have proposed changing the university's non- commercial status in order to be able to freely raise tuition fees and other funds to improve education quality at the university.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nightspots suffer huge losses due to Ramadhan closures
Nightspots suffer huge losses due to Ramadhan closures Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Secretary-general of the Association of Nightspot Owners (Aspehindo) Adrian Mailite said on Friday that members of his group had already suffered losses amounting to tens of billions of rupiah due to the closure of their businesses during the first week of Ramadhan.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt accused of planning Theys' death
Govt accused of planning Theys' death Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) accused the government on Friday of being behind the recent death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, saying that his murder was part of a plan to repress rising calls for independence in the province.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tolerance essential to keep neighborhood brawls in check
Tolerance essential to keep neighborhood brawls in check Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Various inter-residential brawls and conflicts between young people in the city could be reduced if Jakartans exercised tolerance toward the many differences found in this melting pot society, one anthropologist said in a seminar.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt tightens up election procedures
Govt tightens up election procedures Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Don't even think of setting up a political party if you lack the wherewithal to stand as a candidate in the 2004 general election. Now, the General Elections Commission and the government are tightening the requirements for new political parties to participate in the 2004 general election.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Painting, Melik nGendong Lali, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Dec. 1. * Fine Art by Sanggar Dewata, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (phone: 0274-561914), until Nov. 30. * Painting by Heri Dono, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (phone: 0274-371015, e-mail:cemetiah@indosat.net.id), until Dec. 6. * Painting by Harsono, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Dec. 4 - 11.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta, Bekasi agree to close garbage dump
Jakarta, Bekasi agree to close garbage dump Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities have agreed to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump in Bekasi due to environmental damage but the Jakarta city administration which uses the dump and the Bekasi municipality cannot decide when it should close. "We could understand and accept the recommendation that the dump should be closed.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
5,000 garment workers to lose jobs
5,000 garment workers to lose jobs JAKARTA: At least 5,000 workers of garment factories in Bogor regency might lose their jobs due to the decline of orders from Europe and the United States over the past three months. Head of the local manpower agency, Suherdis, told Antara on Wednesday that a number of employers had reported to his office about their plan to lay off workers because of declining orders.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt intervenes in professional boxing chaos
Govt intervenes in professional boxing chaos Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, through the Ministry of Education, is to lend a helping hand to try to explain the situation concerning the country's much-criticized professional boxing set-up to the WBC (World Boxing Council) convention in Pattaya, Thailand, next month. Iskandar Z.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fluctuating oil price and the war on terrorism
Fluctuating oil price and the war on terrorism Gwynne Dyer, Journalist, London "We hear that Iraq may be targeted," said Sheikh Ahmed Zaki al-Yamani, oil minister of Saudi Arabia during the 1970s and 1980s heyday of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), now chairman of the London-based Center for Global Energy Studies. "Now, if that is a fact, the attacks will remove Iraqi production (from the marketplace).
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hassan to visit Australia to mend bilateral ties
Hassan to visit Australia to mend bilateral ties Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda will visit Australia next week to mend ties that have gone sour because of remarks that Prime Minister John Howard made in his reelection campaign earlier this month. The plan now is for Hassan to go to Canberra rather than for his Australian counterpart Alexander Downer to come to Jakarta, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wahid Supriyadi said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
W. Java govt takes control of forests from Inhutani
W. Java govt takes control of forests from Inhutani Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Citing alarming deforestation and continued loss of human life, the West Java provincial administration has taken full control of the region's forests from state-owned company PT Inhutani. The provincial legislative council endorsed a bylaw during its plenary session on Thursday, giving the provincial administration full authority to supervise the province's forests.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Seasonal beggars on the rise in Jakarta
Seasonal beggars on the rise in Jakarta Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beggars can be found on almost every corner of the city. But these days, they can be spotted more easily. This is a common phenomenon during Ramadhan. This annual scene is obviously related to the fact that Muslims are expected to be more charitable during the holy month. Outside the Istiqlal mosque in Central Jakarta, hundreds of beggars wait for their luck on Friday.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three injured in strong blast in Makassar:Three people were
Three injured in strong blast in Makassar:Three people were injured in a strong explosion that rocked a transit building of Makassar's postal service late on Friday. The victims, Jumran, Nurdin and Saparuddin, were workers at the building. Saparuddin, who was critically injured, was rushed to the emergency unit at Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital. The two others were taken to the Daya public health center.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military to help repatriate refugees
Military to help repatriate refugees Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The East Nusa Tenggara provincial government has asked the Wirasakti Military Subdistrict overseeing West Timor to help speed up the repatriation of East Timorese refugees, says a local military official. Col. Moesanip, chief of the military subdistrict, said here on Friday that the local military would play the role of coordinator of the task force assigned to facilitate the repatriation of the refugees.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Toll road network to be expanded
Toll road network to be expanded JAKARTA: State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga disclosed on Wednesday plans to expand its toll road network early next year to improve the flow of traffic in and out of Jakarta and several major cities in Java. Jasa Marga's director of development and commerce Frans S. Sunito said that the company was planning to widen the Pondok Aren-Ulujami toll road and begin construction of the Cikampek- Padalarang toll road early next year.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police impose illegal levies, say 'ojek' drivers
Police impose illegal levies, say 'ojek' drivers Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The already battered image of the Jakarta Police has been further tarnished following the disclosure by a number of ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers that the police impose illegal levies on them in order for them to be allowed to operate. The drivers claimed that the levies, which range from between Rp 500 and Rp 1,000 per day, were paid as protection money.
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Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 5:56 p.m. Sunday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
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W. Java takes over forest management from Inhutani
W. Java takes over forest management from Inhutani Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung Citing alarming deforestation and continued loss of human life, the West Java provincial administration has taken full control of the region's forests from state-owned company PT Inhutani. The provincial legislative council endorsed a bylaw during its plenary session on Thursday, giving the provincial administration full authority to supervise the province's forests.
Sat, 24 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.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Purnomo to return to Asiad as manager
Purnomo to return to Asiad as manager Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian top sprinter Purnomo in the 1980s will make a comeback at the Asian Games next year after the country's amateur athletics body, PASI, named him the project manager for its campaign at the quadrennial event. PASI secretary-general Tigor Tanjung said on Friday that Purnomo's inclusion in the team was expected to help reach the country's medal-winning target.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister rules out ILO mediation in dispute
Minister rules out ILO mediation in dispute Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Friday that intervention from any international forum in the settlement of labor disputes in Indonesia was not necessary, insisting that such issues should be resolved domestically.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Bantar - 2x22
1. Bantar - 2x22 Jakarta, Bekasi agree to close garbage dump 2. Police - 3x10 'Chaidar's testimony useless' 3. Ojek - 1x 43 Police impose illegal levies, say 'ojek' drivers 4. Conflict - 2x26 Tolerance essential to keep neighborhood brawls in check
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'Barbie in the Nutcracker' to hit TV screens Sunday
'Barbie in the Nutcracker' to hit TV screens Sunday Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Girls, be prepared to see Barbie on TV! Yes, Indosiar will satisfy fans of the perfectly proportioned, blonde haired doll by broadcasting her first movie Barbie in the Nutcracker. Adapted from the well-known ballet piece, the movie tells the adventures of Clara (played by Barbie herself). On Christmas eve, Clara receives a gift of a wooden soldier called the Nutcracker.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kabul jails foreigners including Indonesians
Kabul jails foreigners including Indonesians Kathy Gannon, Associated Press, Kabul Wrapped in a dirty brown blanket, his arm in a blood-soaked sling, a deep hole gouged from his shoulder by shrapnel, Zabin says he's not one of Osama bin Laden's men. His captors think otherwise. Zabin, a Saudi Arabian, and other foreigners have been jailed since Kabul fell to the Northern Alliance.
Sat, 24 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra University to become second autonomous campus
North Sumatra University to become second autonomous campus Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The state University of North Sumatra (USU) may become the country's second self-financing college after the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), which recently changed its non- commercial corporate status amid rapid education development.
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2. Duit 3 X 20)
2. Duit 3 X 20) Rupiah ends up on suspected intervention Dow Jones Jakarta
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Health group warns of pig disease 2. Palm (2 X 30) Malaysian palm oil ends higher, eyes 1,200 ringgit
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Wage hikes may force companies to relocate
Wage hikes may force companies to relocate Moch. N. Kurniawan and Ahmad Junaid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The textile and footwear sectors, which employ millions of workers in the Greater Jakarta area, will slide further into the doldrums following the local administration's decision to increase the minimum wage by a whopping 38 percent next year.