Archive: 28 November 2001
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Wed, 28 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).
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina gets offer to hedge oil price at $22
Pertamina gets offer to hedge oil price at $22 Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said it had received offers from Bank of America and Credit Suisse to hedge its crude oil selling price at US$22 a barrel to safeguard oil revenues for next year's state budget against a protracted slump in oil prices. Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim on Tuesday described the two financial institutions as respected hedging agencies in the market.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's strategy to deal with Papuan nationalism
Jakarta's strategy to deal with Papuan nationalism Richard Chauvel, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia On June 8, 2000, the Director General of National Unity in the Department of Internal Affairs, Ermaya Suradinata, held a meeting with representatives of the military and intelligence community in Jakarta.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top generals from army, police to be questioned
Top generals from army, police to be questioned Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Inquiry Commission of Human Rights Violations for Semanggi and Trisakti cases (KPP HAM) Semanggi-Trisakti will question five generals about the extent of their roles in the 1998-1999 rights abuses. Inquiry Commission chairman Albert Hasibuan said on Tuesday that the commission planned to question three army generals and two police generals.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Parcel bomb suspect apprehended
Parcel bomb suspect apprehended MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The sender of a parcel that exploded in a post office in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar last week has been arrested by the security forces in West Java, local police said here on Tuesday. Adj. Comr. Siswa, acting spokesman for the South Sulawesi Provincial Police, said Anky was being held in a police cell in the West Java town of Bogor.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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// What is your impression of Indonesia since your arrival nine months ago? First, I am really impressed by the warm friendship shown by Indonesian people towards Japan. While Indonesia's democracy is making progress as can be seen from the peaceful transition of government in July this year, I am also aware that further efforts are considered necessary to realize reforms in such fields as economic recovery, establishment of the rule of law, eradication of KKN and so forth .
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Six clubs yet to join 2002 season: PSSI
Six clubs yet to join 2002 season: PSSI Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six soccer clubs have yet to register their participation in the 2002 league, says an official of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI).
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam authority probes Rp 1b bribe
Batam authority probes Rp 1b bribe BATAM, Riau: The Batam authority said on Tuesday it was still investigating allegations of a Rp 1 billion bribe pocketed by one of its officials from a businessman to help him acquire 50,000 square meters of land in the Batam Center area. Priyanto, who has been tasked with investigating the case, said he was trying hard to gather data and information on the allegations against the official, identified only as Nn.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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checked by simon 27/11/01 JP/P.J. Leo SIGNS OF RECOVERY: The office rental market in Surabaya has shown signs of recovery after being hit hard by the economic crisis in late 1997. The demand for office space in prime locations (above) has started to rise again.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri to lend Bumi
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin JP/ / Bloomberg Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri plans to lend US$100 million to PT Bumi Resources to help the latter buy 80 percent of coal miner PT Arutmin Indonesia. The acquisition is part of Bumi's plan to switch its focus to mining and energy from property. Bumi plans to seek shareholders' approval for the Arutmin buyout on Thursday. "It's a good project," said Keat Lee, Bank Mandiri's chief financial officer.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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JP SIGNS OF RECOVERY: The office rental market in Surabaya has shown signs of recovery after being hit hard by the economic crisis in late 1997. The demand for office space in prime locations has started to rise again.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Wednesday Maghrib 5:57 p.m. Thursday Imsak 3:56 a.m. Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Media blackout threatens National Games
Media blackout threatens National Games The South Sumatra press association has threatened to boycott the 2004 National Games in the provincial capital of Palembang following speculation that the event organizers would name state news agency Antara as the official media group to promote the quadrennial sporting event. Chairman of South Sumatra's chapter of the Indonesian Journalist Association (PWI) Reform, MD.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two kidnapper cops arrested
Two kidnapper cops arrested MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur authorities arrested two police detectives and freed a businessman they had allegedly kidnapped for ransom, a news report said on Tuesday. Two other detectives allegedly involved in the abduction were being hunted, The Star newspaper cited Kuala Lumpur police chief Syed Rahman Syed Abdul Kadir as saying. The kidnapping was the latest in a series of crimes exposed by a crackdown on corrupt police.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough? (already checked) 2. Gerry -- Jakarta's secret strategy to deal with Papuan nationalism 1 X 55 50pt Bodoni Richard Chauvel Victoria University Melbourne, Australia
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clear, long-term policy on poverty urgently needed
Clear, long-term policy on poverty urgently needed Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo, Former Executive Director, Community Recovery Program, Jakarta The first 100 days of the new government ushered in greater uncertainties on how the country might recover. The number of the real poor who need urgent assistance hence continues to grow. Hence, conflicts over meager resources in impoverished communities are even more magnified.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Kramtung : 4x11
1. Kramtung : 4x11 Administration implicated in brothel land scandal 2. Scalper - 2x 25 Doubts over police vow to eradicate ticket scalpers 3. IPB : 2x20 'Foreigners benefit from local research' 4. Stop - 3x8 Disguised officers deployed
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P Reuters Hong Kong Funds investing in Southeast Asian markets expect a delayed regional recovery and have adopted a defensive posture, reining in sector and stock bets against benchmarks, Standard & Poor's said on Tuesday. "However it is not all gloom, some managers view recent depressed levels as a highly attractive buying opportunity," S&P said in a report on Southeast Asian fund performances.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clash erupts after church burned in troubled Poso
Clash erupts after church burned in troubled Poso Badri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Poso Fresh religious fighting broke out in the Central Sulawesi riot-torn town of Poso on Tuesday in retaliation to the earlier bombing and burning of a church by rival Muslims in the regency, police said. No casualties were reported, but the town was plagued by renewed religious tensions over the clash between Muslims and Christians.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Foreigners benefit from local research'
'Foreigners benefit from local research' The Jakarta Post, Bogor The results of research conducted by locals often ends up benefiting foreigners because of poor documentation here, an official said on Tuesday. Utari Budijarjo, an information network development assistant to the deputy state minister for research and technology, said that many local researchers did not really care about the documentation of their research findings.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough?
Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough? Mochtar Pabottingi, Senior Researcher, Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI), Jakarta Unlike her predecessor, President Megawati Soekarnoputri announced from the outset the seven priorities of her administration; the first five are maintaining unity, continuing reforms, rescuing the economy, upholding the law and clamping down on corruption.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cilacap villages besieged by flood
Cilacap villages besieged by flood Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap At least seven villages in Majenang subdistrict, Cilacap regency, Central Java, have been besieged by flood waters due to incessant rains over the past five days, leaving thousands of villagers and civil servants stranded.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel shortage hits Indramayu
Fuel shortage hits Indramayu Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Some 5,000 fishing boat captains in the West Java town of Indramayu are threatening to go on strike in the near future as continuing shortages of diesel fuel hamper their ability to operate their vessels. The shortages have also caused a serious problem to bus and truck drivers, who said they were incensed due to a lack of diesel fuel for the past week. "Fishermen simply cannot operate their boats.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Matsushita Seiko Co. said Tuesday it will establish a wholly- owned firm, PT KDK Indonesia, in Jakarta on December 1 to sell ventilating and air-conditioning equipment. The company, a member of the giant consumer electronics company Matsushita group, said the new firm will be capitalized at about 48 million yen (US$390,240). It will hire 23 people.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disguised officers deployed
Disguised officers deployed JAKARTA: The Traffic and Transportation Control Center of the City Transportation Agency is to deploy 100 plainclothes officers purporting to be travelers as part of the effort to catch scalpers, as well as bus operators who arbitrarily increase their fares. Head of the office, Sumadji Bolawi, said that the officers would act as ordinary passengers, queue for tickets and then join the trips, Antara reported.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI migrant workers neglected
RI migrant workers neglected JAKARTA: The government was criticized on Tuesday for its sluggishness in handling the many problems faced by Indonesian workers overseas. The former chairman of the Association of Indonesian Workers' Exporters (Apjati), Abdullah Umar, said many mistreated workers forced to seek temporary shelter at the Indonesian embassy in Riyadh and the consulate in Jeddah, for example, were badly in need of protection funds.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Office properties show signs of recovery
Office properties show signs of recovery Although the demand for offices in East Java remains relatively low, recent market trends in this sector have been encouraging. According to the East Java chapter of the Indonesian Real Estate Developers Association, the demand for offices in the province has shown signs of recovery in the last few months. "It's obviously a good trend for the business. Hopefully, this will remain so," said the association's chairman, Gatut Prasetyo.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri plans to lend US$100 million to PT Bumi Resources to help the latter buy 80 percent of coal miner PT Arutmin Indonesia. The acquisition is part of Bumi's plan to switch its focus to mining and energy from property. Bumi plans to seek shareholders' approval for the Arutmin buyout on Thursday. "It's a good project," said Keat Lee, Bank Mandiri's chief financial officer.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 27
Rupiah Rates Nov. 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
NGOs want Komnas HAM to be more powerful
NGOs want Komnas HAM to be more powerful Bambang Nurbianto and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Tuesday to give more power to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to ensure proper legal processing of those suspected of human rights abuses.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P supports plan to set up special committee on Bulog scam
PDI-P supports plan to set up special committee on Bulog scam The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Solo, Central Java The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) officially announced their support on Tuesday for the House of Representatives' plan to establish a special committee to investigate the alleged misuse of Rp 54.6 billion from the State Logistic Agency (Bulog), which implicates House Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Children need to wait until old enough before fasting
Children need to wait until old enough before fasting Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com At this time of the month, Muslims around the world are fasting between sunrise and sunset. But should children take part in fasting too? There is a rule saying that if children are too young, they must not fast during the Ramadhan fasting month. They should wait until they are old enough to fast without damaging their bodies.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials implicated in brothel land scam
Officials implicated in brothel land scam Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors demanded on Tuesday that a transparent investigation be conducted by the City Inspectorate into alleged graft concerning the acquisition of 10.4 hectares of land in the former Kramat Tunggak red-light district in North Jakarta, worth about Rp 83 billion (US$8.3 million).
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foster dialog, end violence in Papua
Foster dialog, end violence in Papua Muridan S. Widjojo, Research Institute for Democracy and Peace (RIDeP), Jakarta The murder of Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chief Theys Eluay, who was found dead on Nov. 11, represents just one episode in Papuan history under the unitary state of the republic, dominated so far by the politics of violence.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Justice has yet to prevail
Justice has yet to prevail Much is now being written about the alleged National Logistics Agency (Bulog) misappropriation that took place under former president Habibie's watch as opposed to the alleged misappropriation that took place under former president Abdurrahman Wahid's watch. It seems that Akbar Tandjung can't remember back to 1999, but Habibie can.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Over 25 dead, many hostages in Philippine fighting
Over 25 dead, many hostages in Philippine fighting Erik de Castro, Zamboanga, Philippines, Reuters Moro gunmen fought pitched battles with Philippine troops on the outskirts of a major southern city on Tuesday and took scores of civilians hostage after at least 28 people were killed, officials said. Twenty-five gunmen, two civilians and one soldier died in the fighting which started at 3 a.m. (2 a.m. in Jakarta) in the mainly Christian port city of 750,000 people, they said.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
New loan audit won't affect criminal process
New loan audit won't affect criminal process Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Finance Minister Boediono guaranteed on Tuesday that a new audit on the abuse of US$13 billion of Bank Indonesia emergency loans would not put an end to criminal investigations. He said the new audit would only determine the proportion of burden that the government and Bank Indonesia each must shoulder.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P Reuters Hong Kong Funds investing in Southeast Asian markets expect a delayed regional recovery and have adopted a defensive posture, reining in sector and stock bets against benchmarks, Standard & Poor's said on Tuesday. "However it is not all gloom, some managers view recent depressed levels as a highly attractive buying opportunity," S&P's said in a report on Southeast Asian fund performances.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Doubts over police vow to eradicate ticket scalpers
Doubts over police vow to eradicate ticket scalpers Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police vowed on Tuesday to crack down on ticket scalpers operating at bus terminals and railway stations but public transport users responded coldly to the statement, which they regard as little more than lip service. "All bus terminals and railway stations must be free from them (ticket scalpers). I don't want to hear that they are still operating at those venues," said Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Security fears lead to office lease cancellations By Ainur R. Sophiaan The Sept. 11 tragedy in New York has also had repercussions in Surabaya. This is illustrated by the cancellation of office leases by numerous foreign companies intending to establish divisions there. "Particularly the Americans and Europeans have suddenly suspended the deals.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PABBSI denies bias in selection of lifters
PABBSI denies bias in selection of lifters Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) denied on Tuesday any bias in nominating the lifters for the 2002 Asian Games. "That's not true. What we have taken into account in the selection procedure is an assessment of competitiveness," Gandrung, PABBSI's executive director, told reporters here.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hassan visits Australia despite criticisms
Hassan visits Australia despite criticisms Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is there any need for the Indonesian Foreign Minister to visit Australia? That was the general mood of many legislators during a hearing of the House of Representative's Commission I on Defense and Foreign Policy with Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda shortly before his impending departure to Indonesia's southern neighbor Tuesday morning.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Everyone needs to calm down
Everyone needs to calm down The Jakarta administration decided recently to increase the minimum wage for this province to Rp 591,600, or less than US$60, from Rp 426,250. The 38 percent increase was stipulated in a gubernatorial decision signed on Oct. 31. The increase is rather significant in the current sluggish economy because the old wage covered only 81 per cent of the monthly cost of living for a single person in Jakarta.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Exhibition * Photo The Life of Fishermen... by Focus group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until Dec. 8. Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Solo Pianist, every Morning, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Saturday Evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Cascades Poolside Restaurant: Jazz Band, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hetty's trial postponed
Hetty's trial postponed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court failed on Tuesday to hear testimony from witnesses against Hetty Siti Hartika, who is facing charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and is a close friend of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Majalengka civil servants rally for disbursement of back pay
Majalengka civil servants rally for disbursement of back pay Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Majalengka Hundreds of civil servants, including teachers, held a demonstration at the office of the regent of Majalengka on Tuesday, demanding the local administration provide six months' back pay following the increase in their wages last April. "The regent has broken his promise that he would soon provide the back pay as so far we have yet to receive it," said Yanyan Mulyana who coordinated the rally.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ainur R. Sophiaan
Ainur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post Contributor WTC tragedy leads to more layoffs and export crash The tragedy befalling the World Trade Center (WTC) twin towers has been a major blow to companies depending on the United States market. Data compiled by the East Java chapter of the Association of Indonesian Entrepreneurs (Apindo) shows that in the last three months there have been at least 7,000 layoffs in a number of cities while another 3,000 layoffs will soon be on the cards.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agus Budiman linked to attacks, FBI agent says
Agus Budiman linked to attacks, FBI agent says Agencies, Alexandria, United States A federal agent testified on Monday that an Indonesian facing charges of documentation fraud and violating immigration laws had close ties to two prime suspects in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in Washington and New York.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVE Bali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the Gods OR Celebrate your holiday in style in Bali Rita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to come with joy and glory. This is a happy moment to celebrate with your loved ones.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Six stabbed in three days
Six stabbed in three days JAKARTA: In the space of three consecutive days, six people were stabbed at several locations in the capital, claiming four lives and injuring two others. On Tuesday morning, Ahmad Firmansyah, 24, was stabbed to death by Dolok, alias Mul, 25, a foodstall owner at Pisangan, East Jakarta, after the victim had repeatedly refused to pay for meals he had consumed.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Official denies 40% graft of DAU
Official denies 40% graft of DAU Berni K. Moestafa and Pandaya, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Director General for Regional Autonomy Sudarsono denied on Tuesday reports that unscrupulous local government officials had siphoned off nearly 40 percent of regional decentralization subsidies, describing the alleged amount as illogical. Sudarsono said that even if corruption had taken place, the amount was likely less than 10 percent of the total funds disbursed.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri bonds attract banks, investors
Mandiri bonds attract banks, investors Dow Jones, Hong Kong Indonesian state-owned P.T. Bank Mandiri's upcoming Eurobond offer will mostly be sold to banks and private banking clients, a senior official at lead manager HSBC investment bank told Dow Jones Newswires. Bank Mandiri and HSBC are expected to hold investor presentations in Hong Kong Dec. 3 and Singapore Dec. 4 to sell US$100 million worth of five-year floating rate notes with three- year put and call options.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostility Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through reconciliation. Xanana and Tavares, the commander of the Pro-Integration Militia Group (PPI) reached the agreement in a meeting in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting month
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting month Deni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta During Ramadhan, dates are much in demand by Muslims as a special snack for breaking the fast. Locally known as korma, dates are widely available in traditional markets or supermarkets. Muslims believe that dates were consumed by Prophet Muhammad when breaking the fast.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel distribution
Fuel distribution 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. 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. But, for the sake of justice and the national interest, I encouraged myself to continue giving some input to the government.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
On police and
On police and military From Rakyat Merdeka Why should we be in a rush to enact the bill on Police affairs, which is part of the enforcement law of the 1945 Constitution, while the amendment to the constitution itself is not yet finalized? I think there is something fishy about the intentions of some officials in relation to the extended tenure of the National Police Chief as well as the postponed pension for members of the police force.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, explain yourself!
Telkom, explain yourself! I am writing out of anger, as it seems impossible to be given any clear information from Telkom, whether it be from their employees or management. Telkom Net are supposed to provide Internet connections, but the connection is down almost every week. When you call their hotline number (08001 467 826), they usually do not know what to do, claim that they have reported your problem and ask you to wait patiently. But how long are you expected to wait?
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. As for the changes in the political field, the election of the President and Vice President and the transfer of political power took place peacefully without any confusion. This is, in my opinion, an indication of the progress toward democracy in Indonesia.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines)
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines) Pertamina gets offer to hedge oil selling price at $22 2. Phone (3 x 2) YLKI criticizes hike by Telkom next year 3. KPC (2 x 3) East Kalimantan has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer 4. WTO (1 x 3) WTO chief to visit Vietnam 5. Japan (2 x 2) Japanese insurers warn of big costs from U.S. attacks
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Assistant to IKJ rector, Wagiono Sunarto, said every year IKJ needed Rp 5 billion but that it received much less than this: a Rp 350 million subsidy from the Jakarta city administration and about Rp 2.8 billion from old and new students.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S.
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S. JAKARTA: Eleven Indonesian nationals recently arrested in New Hampshire, USA, for overstaying their visas are being detained in two separate prisons before their trials begin on Tuesday, local time. The initial hearing is scheduled for Tuesday (Wednesday Indonesian time) for the first three, Indonesian consul general in New York I.G. Ngurah Swetja said. The hearing date for the remaining eight is yet to be advised by the local court.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trial
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial of an East Timorese militiaman charged with the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of provinces and regencies denied accusations that around 40 percent of the Rp 60 trillion allocated by the central government for the payment of civil servants' salaries and financing of capital projects this year had been embezzled.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
New Order and communist issue
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.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines: Fresh clash erupts after church burned in Poso 2. DAU: 20 x 2 lines: Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds 3. Guru: 24 x 2 lines: Majalengka civil servants demand regent disburse back pay 4. Solar: 16 x 2 lines: Fuel shortage hits Indramayu 5. Cilacap: 18 x 2 lines Cilacap villages besieged by flood
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinics
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinics Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national family planning agency has never been this friendly in its treatment of men. For as long as people care to remember, the state-sponsored family planning program has always focused on women for a variety of reasons.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri to lend Bumi
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin JP/ / Bloomberg Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri plans to lend US$100 million to PT Bumi Resources to help the latter buy 80 percent of coal miner PT Arutmin Indonesia. The acquisition is part of Bumi's plan to switch its focus to mining and energy from property. Bumi plans to seek shareholders' approval for the Arutmin buyout on Thursday. "It's a good project," said Keat Lee, Bank Mandiri's chief financial officer.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostility Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through reconciliation. Xanana and Tavares reached the agreement in a closed-door meeting in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. During the fasting period of the day, Muslim smokers are required to resist the urge to light up, therefore the Foundation is suggesting they banish the habit altogether.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Bond (1 x 50)
1. Bond (1 x 50) Bank Mandiri Eurobonds attractive for banks, investors JP/18/Bond 2. Oil (2 x 15) Bush warning boosts oil price JP/17/OIL 3. Rice (1 x 28) Thailand delays legal action in jasmine rice row 4. Mini (2 'Mini-Japan' complex planned for Bangkok 5. Worm (1 x 20) Spy computer worm spreads
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rights body to probe Theys' death
Rights body to probe Theys' death Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) says it will set up an independent team to investigate the alleged murder of proindependence Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay if the investigation carried out by the police fails to satisfy the public at large.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next year
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next year Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) opposed the government's plan to hike telephone rates next year, saying there was no strong reason to do so.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 27,2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,175 -25 10,000 Adindo Foresta 65 -5 41,000 AGIS Tbk 145 10 3,117,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 15 20,000 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 25 27,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 475 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 320 5 1,000 Aneka Tambang 725 -25 1,088,000 Apac Citra 265 0 0 Aqua Golden...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local police in Sorong, Irian Jaya, said on Tuesday that they had summoned three officials of PT Dharma Mukti Persada who were suspected of being involved in illegal logging in the province. The three suspects included a Malaysian citizen. Sorong Police chief Faisal Abdul Nasser warned the suspects that they would be arrested if they ignored the summons three times.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan provincial administration has no legal standing to sue coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) over delays in divestment programs, company lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said on Tuesday. He said the East Kalimantan administration was not one of the signatories of the mining Contract of Work.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lazy legislators ticked off
Lazy legislators ticked off BOJONEGORO, East Java: Local legislators ticked off four leaders of the Bojonegoro regency assembly in East Java on Tuesday for frequently being absent from the assembly chamber and skipping crucial meetings. The reprimanded leaders were assembly speaker Anwar Sholeh and his deputies Maksum Amin, Thalhah and Iksan Tamim. The critics, grouped in the Islamic Plus faction (FIP), submitted a written protest during a plenary session of the assembly.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador: 'Think together, walk together'
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.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Green grocer's body found in Bogor
Green grocer's body found in Bogor BOGOR: A green grocer was found dead and his body decomposed on Tuesday in his rented room in Kampung Lebak Kantin, Central Bogor. Police officers identified the man as Irwandi, 32 and said they could not yet determine the cause of death, but that his body was at the Bogor PMI hospital. According to the officers, they found a knife near his body and were investigating the case.