Archive: 27 November 2001
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Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Tommy's bodyguards tried
Tommy's bodyguards triedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra were tried on Monday for allegedly purchasing fake documents to help their boss escape capture by police after he went into hiding in November 2000 to avoid an 18-month prison...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Sjahril finally meets with Megawati
Sjahril finally meets with MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin and his deputies met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday at the State Palace for around 45 minutes, the first formal meeting between the President and the...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugees
Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese leader Jose Alexandro "Xanana" Gusmao arrived in Kupang, the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara, for a three-day visit on Monday, and immediately called on the more than 143,000...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov.26
Rupiah Rates Nov.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,933.00 10,933.00 10,381.00 10,485.00Australian dollar 1 5,130.39 5,652.36 5,361.79 5,420.75Austrian schilling 1 634.23 698.47 662.83 669.85Belgian franc 1 216.34 238.26 226.10 228.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
RP Muslims vote for new leader
RP Muslims vote for new leaderMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Filipino Muslims in a poor autonomous region in the southern Philippines voted on Monday for a new governor while the incumbent faced extended detention in Malaysia.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Radio plays contest on conflicts
Radio plays contest on conflicts JAKARTA: The frequent conflicts that hit the country have inspired a radio play script writing contest on conflicts and their resolution.The contest is being organized by Common Ground Indonesia, an independent international institute, in cooperation with Radio 68H,...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough?
Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough?Mochtar Pabottingi, Senior Researcher, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta The question to be posed regarding our deep and unprecedented ordeal must certainly be about more than just the longevity of a presidency.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
KONI relegates lifters from 2002 Asian Games priority list
KONI relegates lifters from 2002 Asian Games priority listMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has decided to drop four weightlifters from the priority list for the 2002 Asian Games after criticisms of bias were found with the eligibility assessment.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Paper Week 2 helps teenagers put theory into real practice
Paper Week 2 helps teenagers put theory into real practiceBayu Dwi, Contributor, Jakarta One morning, a group of students, still wearing their school uniforms, lent a different atmosphere to West Plaza at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Govt gets tough on separatists
Govt gets tough on separatists JAKARTA: About 50,000 army and police personnel deployed throughout Indonesia had been readied to quell any seperatist movement, Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar Tandjung
NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar TandjungFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal analysts on Monday cast doubt on the Attorney General's investigation into Akbar Tandjung's alleged misuse of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds, demanding a House of Representatives Honorary...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Solemn gathering to farewell Herbert Feith
Solemn gathering to farewell Herbert FeithIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Grief seemed to overwhelm everybody gathered at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) campus on Tuesday. Some shed tears when prayers were said and stories told to honor their dear friend, Herbert Feith.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Police to shut shop selling porn VCDs
Police to shut shop selling porn VCDs PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: Parepare Police in South Sulawesi would soon close down a shop found copying and selling a pornographic VCD of a student couple from Bandung, West Java, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
IKJ lacks education fund
IKJ lacks education fund A four-day fine arts exhibition called "Concern for IKJ" has been held to raise funds for the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), a higher learning institute that faces an annual shortage of funds to carry out its activities.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Former Thai central bank chief sued
Former Thai central bank chief suedAssociated Press, Bangkok Thailand's Finance Ministry will sue a former central bank governor for US$1.6 billion, blaming him for a failed defense of the baht against speculative trading that led to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, officials said Monday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Minimum wage up by 36% in North Sumatra
Minimum wage up by 36% in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin issued a decree on Monday increasing the monthly minimum wage by 36.27 percent to Rp 464,000 (US$46.4) for the 2002 fiscal year, up from the current Rp 340,500 ($34).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
1. Oil (4 x 14)
1. Oil (4 x 14) ANPAf..u.. MARKETS-OIL-FALL Oil falls, disappointed by puny Russian cut JP/17/oil Meagre Russian oil output cut triggers crude price plummet 2. Palm ( 2 x 20) Pakistan, India palm oil demand firm JP/ Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit SEA 3.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Can RI end the prolonged national banking crisis?
Can RI end the prolonged national banking crisis?Ross H. McLeod, Editor, Bulletin of Indonesian, Economic Studies, Acting Head, Indonesia Project, Australian National University, Canberra In 1998 and 1999 the banking sector was recapitalized and drastically restructured.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Police deserter dismissed
Police deserter dismissed SURABAYA, East Java: The police dismissed one of its members from East Java's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) force on Monday for deserting while on duty.First Sgt. R. Yogi Hari Christanto was officially dismissed from Brimob during a regular flag-hoisting ceremony presided over...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
House told to reject health bill
House told to reject health bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) should reject draft health laws relating to community health services and medical profession judicature, as they are unfair, the Legal Aid Institute on Health (LBH Kesehatan) has urged.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
President supports plans to probe military abuses
President supports plans to probe military abusesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri supports plans by the government-sanctioned Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations for Trisakti and Semanggi Cases to summon high-ranking military officers believed to be involved.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom GammaThe multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percent
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percentApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin issued a decree on Monday increasing the monthly minimum wage by 36.27 percent to Rp 464,000 (US$46.4) for the 2002 fiscal year, up from the current Rp 340,500 ($34).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Driver jailed for 4 years
Driver jailed for 4 years PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A driver whose negligence caused the death of nine passengers in the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangka was sentenced in the Palangka Raya District Court on Monday to four-years jail.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Official summoned over disease
Official summoned over disease BOGOR: Bogor council summoned on Monday city health agency chief Triwhanda Elan with regard to an outbreak of disease at Kedung Badak neighborhood, Tanah Sereal subprecinct in Bogor.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chief
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chiefAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Monday the nomination of Commr. General Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief to replace General Surojo Bimantoro who is expected to...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Silver Jewelry and Batik by Jessica Collection and Enka Batik, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 30.Film * French Film, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
JP/18/18capt2
JP/18/18capt2 JP/Bayu IsmoyoNO WORRY OF PRICE HIKE: A retailer prepares to sell his cigarette stocks in the capital of Jakarta. Most merchants were remained optimistic that their earning wouldn't decline despite the recent government's decision to raise cigarette minimum price starting on Dec. 1.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Exit tax scams
Exit tax scamsFrom Suara KaryaThe 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.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast Asia
Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast AsiaLewa Pardomuan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Pakistan's palm oil imports may reach 220,000 tons a month over the next few months because of the prospect of exports to neighboring Afghanistan and a reduced cottonseed oil crop, traders said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Batam seeks return of training funds
Batam seeks return of training fundsFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Local authorities and labor activists on Batam Island called on the central government to return levy-for-training funds collected from expatriates employed locally, so they could improve the quality of the island's human resources.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Banten's islands claim rejected
Banten's islands claim rejected JAKARTA: The city administration rejected on Monday a claim by Banten province that 22 islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Seribu Islands) regency belonged to the province."The islands belong to us according to the law.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murder
Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders in Irian Jaya demanded on Monday that the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) conduct an thorough and objective investigation into the death of independence activist Theys...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: House
40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: HouseBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government on Monday to audit the use of regional decentralization funds, suspecting that almost 40 percent of the funds, worth some Rp 60 trillion (about US$5.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Regional autonomy beginning of the end for Indonesia?
Regional autonomy beginning of the end for Indonesia?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disputes sparked by conflicts of interest between the central government and regional administrations in connection with the implementation of regional autonomy early this year could endanger national...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking JAKARTA: For those who wish to quit smoking, the fasting month can be a good month to begin, as Muslims are not just battling hunger and thirst but also other worldly pleasures, said the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Rp 4.2b for Maluku refugees
Rp 4.2b for Maluku refugees BIAK, Irian Jaya: The Irian Jaya provincial legislature has allocated Rp 4.2 billion in assistance to help thousands of people from Maluku who have taken refuge in the province, says a local official.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Our religiousness
Our religiousness Nearly a week has gone in the Ramadhan fasting month. Muslims have been performing their religious obligations with great enthusiasm. Mosques and other houses of prayer are full of Muslims doing their tarawih non-obligatory evening prayer during Ramadhan, and other prayers.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
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.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Sutiyoso denies agreement to close Bekasi rubbish dump
Sutiyoso denies agreement to close Bekasi rubbish dumpAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration moved one step backward in its efforts to settle the case related to the planned closure of the city's waste dump in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, as Governor Sutiyoso stated on Monday...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Students want rerun of gubernatorial election
Students want rerun of gubernatorial electionYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado An alliance of student associations in Gorontalo and North Sulawesi has called on the central government to annul the results of the recent gubernatorial election in Gorontalo on the grounds that they were not...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Japanese Embassy
Japanese EmbassyFOTO 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.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Privileges for places of worship
Privileges for places of worship MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The state-owned tap water company, PDAM, said on Monday that it would exempt places of worship in South Sulawesi from paying water bills during their respective religious holidays.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Drug dealer shot dead by police
Drug dealer shot dead by police JAKARTA: Police shot dead a drug distributor on Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Central Jakarta on Sunday evening after the suspect tried to escape police arrest."The suspect, Syarif Muhammad Jamal, 25, had long been a police target in a drug trafficking case," city police...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
1. Trash - 2x 22
1. Trash - 2x 22 Sutiyoso denies accord to close rubbish dump 2. Fitri - 3x8 Annual exodus plans 3. Ferry - 2x 26 Tommy's bodyguards tried for document forgery 4. Basis- 2x 35 New 'zakat' tax law will not affect amounts collected: donation board
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Govt readies funds to cover shortfall of 2002 oil revenue
Govt readies funds to cover shortfall of 2002 oil revenueBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will raise funds to anticipate a shortfall in next year's oil revenues amid concern that a sluggish global economy may depress crude oil prices to below the level assumed in the 2002...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Ross H. McLeod
Ross H. McLeod Editor, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies Canberra, Australia 2. Summit -- Summit hopes 1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Hope amid the gloom for PhilippinesPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila3.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
'Four jamu makers made toxic brew'
'Four jamu makers made toxic brew'Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Police in the Central Java town of Cilacap said on Monday they were still investigating four major jamu (traditional herbal medicine) companies on charges of allegedly mixing their products with a potentially dangerous...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Distribution of fuel
Distribution of fuelFrom Media IndonesiaLast April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. The writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Prison escapee nabbed in Sanur
Prison escapee nabbed in SanurI Wayan Juniarta, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A prison inmate, who was supposed to be safely locked up in Bali's Kerobokan penitentiary, was nabbed before dawn on Sunday at a brothel in the Sanur area, Denpasar.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
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.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
New 'zakat' law will not affect donations collected: Bazis
New 'zakat' law will not affect donations collected: BazisMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's Muslim Charitable Donations Board (Bazis) and several mosques have expressed optimism that the new government policy on zakat (Islamic alms) will not affect the amounts they...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Phone bills to bulge, DPR approves hike
Phone bills to bulge, DPR approves hikeTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government's proposal to raise phone rates, but asked the government to delay the imposition of the rates until next year and reduce the increase to a...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi What is your impression of Indonesia since your arrival nine months ago?I have noticed many things. First, I am really impressed by the warm and friendship shown by Indonesians towards Japan.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Huge loan scam revisited
Huge loan scam revisited If determining the proportion of burden-sharing, not establishing justice, is really the main purpose of another independent audit to be conducted on the alleged misuse of Rp 138.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Nine investors to make final bids for stake in BCA
Nine investors to make final bids for stake in BCATantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Monday it had shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Safety of exodus guaranteed
Safety of exodus guaranteedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police will deploy around 2,500 officers at bus terminals, railway stations, the airport and the seaport here to help smooth the flow of the annual exodus ahead of the Muslim Idul Fitri holiday next month, city police chief...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Local workers to get international support
Local workers to get international supportTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International organizations will continue to intervene in local labor disputes until Indonesia has a sound conflict resolution mechanism, observers said on Saturday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 40,000 Adindo Foresta 70 -10 44,000 AGIS 135 0 577,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 170 -5 10,000 Alakasa 185 0...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Govt efficiency
Govt efficiencyFrom Koran TempoAs the state enterprise privatization program has signally failed to reach its target, State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has suggested reducing the salaries of all ministers.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Where is the Truth in Buloggate II?
Where is the Truth in Buloggate II?Akbar Tandjung's story: * Akbar Tandjung initially denied directly receiving the funds. * Akbar said Dadang Ruskandar on behalf of Raudhatul Jannah Foundation accepted the funds for relief operations.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
KONI relegates lifters from priority list
KONI relegates lifters from priority listMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Sports Council (KONI) has decided to drop four weightlifters from the priority list for the 2002 Asian Games after criticisms of bias were found with the eligibility assessment.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
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.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Fire razes three vessels in Manado
Fire razes three vessels in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Three motor boats caught fire when docking at the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, port officials said here on Monday. No human casualties were reported in the fire.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Regional administrations asked to revoke restrictive regulations
Regional administrations asked to revoke restrictive regulationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Monday that he had officially asked regional administrations to revoke a total of 71 regional regulations on tax and levies considered to be inhibiting investment...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Nur Misuari poses problems for Malaysia, RP
Nur Misuari poses problems for Malaysia, RPJulia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The capture of Philippine Moro rebel leader Nur Misuari posed a problem on Monday for Malaysia, which wants to deport him quickly but has been asked by Manila to hold onto him for a while.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Military office gutted by fire
Military office gutted by fire PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: A fire gutted an office at the West Pontianak district military headquarters on Monday morning amid normal exercises and other activities being held by troops there.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Racalcitrant officials to face tough punishment
Racalcitrant officials to face tough punishmentFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), regarded by many to be a toothless tiger, is seeking tougher punishment for those who fail to disclose, or lie about, the source of their wealth.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Gowa regent at 'drug party' but denies involvement
Gowa regent at 'drug party' but denies involvementJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The regent of Gowa district in South Sulawesi province, who has been implicated in a high-profile drug case, admitted on Monday he was at the five-star hotel room, when local police were involved in a raid there...