Archive: 29 November 2001
94 articles found
Thu, 29 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.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Elusive Tarmizi stages solo exhibition
Elusive Tarmizi stages solo exhibition Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amidst the hustle and bustle of often-incomprehensible works of art, the exhibition at the One Gallery offers some respite and a breath of fresh air. The display shows works of Itji Tarmizi, an artist of great potential in the 1950s, and a member of the Sanggar Pelukis Rakyat who disappeared without leaving a single trace after the 1965 political upheavals in the country.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ragunan Zoo
Ragunan Zoo Kompas The reported death of three white tigers from food poisoning in Ragunan Zoo has raised a number of questions. How was this tragedy allowed to happen? Is it due to financial problems, or does it just come down to the zoo's incompetence? It is about time the zoo's management openly revealed its problems. I hope the zoo's management will seek effective solutions to its problems.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia needs billions of dollars in environmental aid: Meeting
Asia needs billions of dollars in environmental aid: Meeting Associated Press, Phnom Penh Asian nations are suffering from an annual shortfall of at least US$30 billion and need more funding - promised but not delivered - from developed nations to turn the tide of environmental degradation. The issue of green financing was expected to feature Wednesday as governments formulate an Asian agenda for next year's World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR tp get new deputy speaker
MPR tp get new deputy speaker JAKARTA: A splinter faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) lead by Matori Abdul Djalil announced on Tuesday that it had chosen Abdul Kholik Ahmad to fill a vacant deputy speaker's post in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). "The new deputy speaker will serve during for the 2001-2004 period," Matori said after meeting with MPR Speaker Amien Rais and the five deputy speakers. Kholik Ahmad is the secretary-general of Matori's splinter PKB grouping.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Laks (2x12)
1. Laks (2x12) Govt wants fit banks for merger 2. Bank (1x24) IBRA banks' key indicators improve in Q3 3. Gresik (2x24) Solution to Semen Gresik case expected soon: Minister 4. Asean (2x18) Japan urges ASEAN to liberalize market 5. PwC (2x18) Lawsuit against KPC damaging RI image:PwC JP/20/Invest 6. Arun (2x18) Kogas resumes normal LNG imports from Arun 7. Berau (1x34) EU lauds East Kalimantan forest project
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MONAY MATTERS
MONAY MATTERS Indonesia's gross foreign exchange reserves rose to US$28.08 billion as of Nov. 23 from $27.73 billion the week before, due to state revenues received from oil and gas exports during the period. Net foreign exchange reserves rose to Rp128.79 trillion from Rp125.85 trillion a week earlier, based on Bank Indonesia's constant exchange rate of Rp7,000.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Child abductions rampant in Padang
Child abductions rampant in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Human rights activists demanded on Wednesday that security authorities strive to halt the rampant kidnapping of school children in the West Sumatra capital of Padang. "We want police to do their utmost to cope with this problem so that kidnappers will be deterred and stop their crimes," said Zarnifa Basril, a deputy chairperson of the West Sumatra Institute of Human Rights.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese man on trial in deadly bomb blast
Acehnese man on trial in deadly bomb blast Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court began on Wednesday a trial of an Acehnese man involved in a bombing case that ended in the explosion of a dormitory here on May 10, and claimed three lives. Defendant Hidayatullah alias Mussali, 34, was charged with illegal firearms possession, according to the indictment, which was presented by Prosecutor Edi Dikdaya.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Take project management away from govt agencies
Take project management away from govt agencies Robert J. Cochrane, Former Strategic, Development Consultant, Asia Development Bank As corruption shows no sign of abating under decentralization it is a gloomy picture indeed despite the best intentions of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug dealer gets death
Drug dealer gets death Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang district court sentenced to death a Pakistani man on Wednesday for smuggling 1,050 grams of heroin from Pakistan into the country. Presiding judge M. Soleh Mokoginta said defendant Muhammad Abdul Hafeez, 32, was proven guilty of attempting to smuggle the drug through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on June 26.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Intercity bus drivers to take drug, alcohol tests
Intercity bus drivers to take drug, alcohol tests Amar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police were to test intercity bus drivers for drug and alcohol abuse to ensure the safety of passengers traveling ahead of Idul Fitri celebrations, Jakarta police said on Wednesday. "The intercity bus drivers are obliged to have urine examinations to determine whether or not they have been taking alcohol or drugs," police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Negligence blamed for Jambi crashes
Negligence blamed for Jambi crashes JAMBI: Police in Jambi said on Wednesday that most traffic accidents occurring in the province between January and October, were caused by the negligence of drivers. Commissioner Adjar Triadi, a local police chief overseeing traffic affairs, said his office recorded a total of 146 accidents in the province, 102 of which were caused by driver negligence. At least 138 people were killed and eight others seriously injured in the accidents, he said.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pemuteran Bay offers alternative Bali experience
Pemuteran Bay offers alternative Bali experience Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Pemuteran, West Bali If you get bored with the hustle and bustle of Kuta or Sanur beaches in the southern part of Bali, simply pay a visit to the pristine and quiet Pemuteran beach in the wild west of the island, about 130 kilometers north of Denpasar. There, you'll not find a line of cafes, discos, karaoke bars and other entertainment facilities. There will be no disturbances from street vendors.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA banks' key indicators improve
IBRA banks' key indicators improve The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Key financial indicators of banks under the control of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) improved in the third quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, according to State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, whose office oversees the agency.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 28
Rupiah Rates Nov. 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court proceeds with Hetty's trial
Court proceeds with Hetty's trial JAKARTA: The hearing of a close friend of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra in the Central Jakarta Court continued on Wednesday after being postponed due to the prosecutor's failure to present evidences before the court on Tuesday. Prosecutor Resni Muchtar presented evidences, which consist of four rifles, five pistols and 50 bullets, against defendant Hetty Siti Hartika to the hearing presided over by Judge Musa Simatupang.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kho dips his brush in the cultural melting pot
Kho dips his brush in the cultural melting pot P.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The use of various figures, symbols, colors and materials in the works of painter Antonius Kho show that he has been influenced by a variety of cultural genres. Art lovers are required to fully use their senses to appreciate his works. His use of lines and circular shapes, along with certain colors and materials, form the basic elements of the artist's paintings.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea flares up in flood-hit S. Bandung
Diarrhea flares up in flood-hit S. Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Hundreds of people in southern Bandung have been suffering from diarrhea and eye infections amid the worst flooding since 1994, which has inundated the subdistrict for two weeks. More than 3,000 evacuated residents, whose houses are still flooded, have been living in temporary accommodation and school buildings since Nov. 15, 2001. "Since the start of the holy month of Ramadhan on Nov.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rapists face 10-year jail term
Rapists face 10-year jail term PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Prosecutors have demanded a 10-year jail term for two youths suspected of raping a teacher in the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangka Raya. Prosecutor Edwin K. Asih told the Palangka Raya District Court on Tuesday that he had proven Hendrie, 33, and Mas Irawan, 34, guilty of sexually assaulting the teacher on two occasions, identified only by her initials as IR, 34.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
60,000 firecrackers seized in Kuningan
60,000 firecrackers seized in Kuningan KUNINGAN, West Java: Local police confiscated around 60,000 firecrackers valued at tens of millions of rupiah during several raids on street vendors in the city over recent days. Kuningan Police precinct chief Adios Salopa said on Wednesday, however, that no arrests had been made during the raids, which had targeted a number of traditional markets in the town.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
South Korea remains gloomy
South Korea remains gloomy Robert J. Fouser, Kagoshima University, Japan; The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul What's with the Korean stock market? Over the past few weeks the KOSPI has risen from the mid-500s where is has languished for most of the year to the high-600s. If the trend continues, the market could soon jump into the 700s, thus ending the year on a upbeat note.
Thu, 29 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.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aboeprijadi Santoso
Aboeprijadi Santoso Radio Nederlands Amsterdam On Dec. 1 and 4, the pro-independent movements in Papua (Irian Jaya) and Aceh will celebrate their "independence day" possibly with some dismay, as Jakarta will send 50 battalions of army and police to the regions. A prospect of a just solution for the two regions seems farther away as intensified military operation is preferred over a dialog.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
2. Green (2 x 27)
2. Green (2 x 27) 'Asia nations need billions in environmental aid' Asia needs billions of dollars in environment aid: Meeting 3. Viet (2 x 20) Vietnam approves trade agreement with the U.S. 4. Steel (2 x 20) South Korea proposes cut in steel output 5. Korea (3 x 12) South Korean banks' profit grows 10 times
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Troops ready for Afghanistan'
'Troops ready for Afghanistan' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would make a strategic assessment on whether to allow Indonesian troops to join the UN-led peacekeeping force in Afghanistan if such forces were requested, Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
HKTI asks Megawati to raise rice import tariff
HKTI asks Megawati to raise rice import tariff Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) asked President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to raise import tariffs on rice in a bid to help protect local farmers. HKTI chairman Siswono Yudohusodo said that the tariff should be increased to 65 percent from the current 30 percent to prevent the domestic market from being flooded with cheaper imported rice.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan urges ASEAN to liberalize market
Japan urges ASEAN to liberalize market Japan's top financial diplomat Haruhiko Kuroda urged Southeast Asia on Wednesday to promote intra-regional trade to cope with growing competition from China for foreign investment. Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Kuroda said members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) should speed up its plans for an ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) now China was about to enter the World Trade Organization.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia, Indonesia pledge to unite
Australia, Indonesia pledge to unite in fighting against people smuggling
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
On police and military
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.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Piles of criminal cases await Tommy
Piles of criminal cases await Tommy Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How the authorities deal with the subsequent legal processing of captured Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra will, of course, depend on the ability of the National Police to obtain evidence of some of his crimes.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teacher wins award from France
Teacher wins award from France SURABAYA, East Java: A teacher in the East Java capital of Surabaya has won France's Palm D' Academie award for her role in developing the French language in Indonesia. French Honorary Consul Olivier Debray said here on Wednesday that the award would be presented to Hertini Hartoyo, 60, by French Ambassador to Indonesia Herve Ladsous on Dec. 6, during a visit by the envoy to East Java.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Juanda to become int'l airport
Juanda to become int'l airport SURABAYA, East Java: The Juanda airport will next year be developed into a modern and sophisticated international airport, an airport official said here on Wednesday. Bambang Utomo, director of PT Angkasa Pura in Surabaya, said the refurbishment would cost Rp 2 trillion and would begin in January. The money will be derived from soft loans from Japan, he added. He said the 350-hectare airport would be expanded to 750 hectares.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kogas resumes normal LNG imports from Arun
Kogas resumes normal LNG imports from Arun Dow Jones, Seoul/Tokyo Korean Gas Corp (Kogas) has resumed normal imports of liquefied natural gas from Indonesia's Arun gas field after months of disruption due to security concerns caused by civil unrest. "The facilities are restored at Arun and...production is normalized," a Kogas official said Wednesday in Seoul.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kogas resumes normal LNG imports from Arun
Kogas resumes normal LNG imports from Arun Dow Jones, Seoul/Tokyo Korean Gas Corp (Kogas) has resumed normal imports of liquefied natural gas from Indonesia's Arun gas field after months of disruption due to security concerns caused by civil unrest. "The facilities are restored at Arun and...production is normalized," a Kogas official said Wednesday in Seoul.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MONAY MATTERS
MONAY MATTERS Indonesia's gross foreign exchange reserves rose to US$28.08 billion as of Nov. 23 from $27.73 billion the week before, due to state revenues received from oil and gas exports during the period. Net foreign exchange reserves rose to Rp128.79 trillion from Rp125.85 trillion a week earlier, based on Bank Indonesia's constant exchange rate of Rp7,000.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Xanana appeals to refugees to return to East Timor
Xanana appeals to refugees to return to East Timor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Visiting East Timor leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao received a heroes welcome on Wednesday from more than 1,000 East Timorese refugees in a meeting held at a gymnasium in Oepai in the city.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor marks independence day
E. Timor marks independence day EAST TIMOR: With East Timor due to become the world's newest nation in six months, hundreds of people rallied on Wednesday to mark the territory's first declaration of independence 26 years ago. Waving East Timorese flags, about 500 people listened to speeches by leading politicians before raising their fists to salute East Timor's largest political party, Fretilin. The anniversary marks the day Fretilin leaders declared East Timor independent -- Nov.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
AIDS subject of poster contest
AIDS subject of poster contest JAKARTA: In commemorating International AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the Indonesian AIDS Foundation is running a three-day poster and banner competition for high school students at the Bulungan auditorium, South Jakarta. As many as 60 high and vocational schools are participating in the competition, which will commence on Nov. 28. The participants are asked to create catchy slogans or posters to increase HIV and AIDS awareness. Their work will be part of a parade on Dec.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kontras, LBH to sue rights body
Kontras, LBH to sue rights body JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is facing legal action for allegedly giving false information to the public on last January's murderous ethnic conflict in Central Kalimantan. The suit will be jointly filed by the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), and the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) of Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
EU praises East Kalimantan's forest project
EU praises East Kalimantan's forest project Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Redeb The European Union (EU) hailed its forest management pilot project in Berau, East Kalimantan as one of the world's best but it has yet to yet to decide whether the project will be extended, pending further discussion. Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia Luk Darras could not decide yet whether to continue the Berau Forest Management Project (BFMP) when it expired in March next year.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar legislators foils investigation of Akbar
Golkar legislators foils investigation of Akbar Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators from the Golkar Party successfully foiled attempts on Wednesday to create a House of Representatives (DPR) committee to examine alleged corruption involving House speaker and Golkar party Chairman Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aboeprijadi Santoso
Aboeprijadi Santoso Radio Nederlands Amsterdam On Dec. 1 and 4, the pro-independent movements in Papua (Irian Jaya) and Aceh will celebrate their "independence day" possibly with some dismay .. 2. Taliban -- 2 x 32 48pt Bodoni Slaughter of Taliban soldiers raises tricky moral questions By Jonathan Freedland in London = THE CARAVAN of war wants to move on, but Afghanistan is not quite ready to let go.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Power struggle mounting in Batam
Power struggle mounting in Batam Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The conflict between the Batam administration and the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has been mounting after the local administration issued numerous permits to companies following the implementation of regional autonomy on the island. Many domestic and foreign investors have been confused as both sides have claimed they have the authority to deal with investors and their investments in industrial zones on the island.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lawsuit against KPC damaging RI image: PwC
Lawsuit against KPC damaging RI image: PwC Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The recent lawsuit brought by the East Kalimantan government against coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal over delays in the firm's divestment program had further hurt the country's poor image among mining investors, an analyst from international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCooper said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Investors disappointed
Investors disappointed From Bisnis Indonesia I have made an investment by purchasing shares in PT Timah Tbk. As a holder of PT Timah stock, I have been disappointed at the statement by the president director of PT Timah that the company's performance has worsened and that the company could be liquidated next year.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Car rental may soar during 'Lebaran'
Car rental may soar during 'Lebaran' Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car rental companies will be doing brisk business during the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, as those who can afford to prefer to rent minibuses to transport them to their hometown. As queuing along with thousands of other commuters and ticket scalpers at railway and bus stations dampens one's holiday spirit, some turn to the comfort of rented cars in spite of the extra cost.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lawsuit against KPC hurting RI image: PwC
Lawsuit against KPC hurting RI image: PwC Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent lawsuit brought by the East Kalimantan government against coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal over delays in the firm's divestment program had further hurt the country's poor image among mining investors, an analyst from international accounting firm PricewaterhouseCooper said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MONEY MATTERS
MONEY MATTERS Indonesia's gross foreign exchange reserves rose to US$28.08 billion as of Nov. 23 from $27.73 billion the week before, due to state revenues received from oil and gas exports during the period. Net foreign exchange reserves rose to Rp 128.79 trillion from Rp 125.85 trillion a week earlier, based on Bank Indonesia's constant exchange rate of Rp 7,000.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL, Jakarta launch antipiracy drive
KL, Jakarta launch antipiracy drive MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday began a 10-day naval operation to combat piracy in the busy Straits of Malacca with neighboring Indonesia. Malaysia's First Admiral Abdul Aziz Jaafar, deputy navy fleet commander, said the operation involved 16 officers and 120 personnel along with four frigates -- two each from the navies of the two nations. The Straits of Malacca is located between Indonesia's Sumatra island and Malaysia.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police seize firecrackers, alcohol
Police seize firecrackers, alcohol SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Police announced on Wednesday that they had confiscated approximately 57,000 firecrackers and 1,000 bottles of alcoholic beverages in raids launched throughout the city during the fasting month of Ramadhan. So far, however, they have failed to arrest the main distributors. "The operation began two weeks ago and thousands of firecrackers have been destroyed," said Sudjarno, a deputy police chief in Samarinda.
Thu, 29 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.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers
Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers From Sinar Pagi As a Jakarta resident who cares about the city's environment, I am really concerned to see that a lot of garbage pollutes the city's rivers. None of us should throw garbage willy-nilly into rivers surrounding our beloved capital city as it can pollute our environment to an alarming level. This can be seen clearly if you walk along the Kali (river) Malang. Today, garbage, particularly plastic trash, really obstructs the flow of rivers in Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali's stray dogs find a friend in Yudisthira foundation
Bali's stray dogs find a friend in Yudisthira foundation Yudha Bantono, Veterinarian, Denpasar A dog is a man's best friend. That's how it works for most Balinese, who treat their dogs like members of their families. But how many dogs can be sheltered in one house? Five is the most. Bali has thousands of dogs and, unfortunately, not all of them are lucky enough to have masters. Many are stranded throughout the city's streets and alleys and the island's rural and urban areas.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
34 die in Manado after consuming home-made liquor
34 die in Manado after consuming home-made liquor Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado At least 34 people have died and dozens of others are in a critical condition in the North Sulawesi capital of Manado after consuming locally brewed liquor, police and hospital officials have said. The chief of Manado Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Yohanes Wardoyo, said the dead victims had consumed liquor with local brand names Champion and Pinaracci 234, with an alcohol content of more than 60.4 percent.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 5:57 p.m. Friday Imsak 3:56 a.m. Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Bandung: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bandung: 10 x 4 lines Diarrhea flares up in flood-hit South Bandung 2. Mabuk: 20 x 2 lines 34 die in Manado after consuming home-made liquor 3. BA: 24 x 2 lines: Bukit Asam workers reject new board of directors 4. Batam: 32 x 1 line: Conflict between Batam govt, BIDA mounting
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rini urges exporters to expand market
Rini urges exporters to expand market Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi urged Indonesian exporters to help limit the impact of the global economic recession by exploring markets outside the United States. "The recession has already been felt in our major export destinations such as the U.S., Japan, Europe, and Singapore, so we need to explore other markets to avoid a downturn in our exports," Rini was quoted by Antara as saying.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corporate Briefs
Corporate Briefs PT Bank Internasional Indonesia Wednesday revised down its nine- month loss to Rp137.25 billion (some US$13 million), lower than the earlier reported Rp169 billion loss. The bank said its loss was narrower mainly due to higher net interest income of Rp144.63 billion from the Rp118 billion it earlier reported. BII, one of Indonesia's largest banks, posted a net profit of Rp182.62 billion in the same period last year.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Quota mismanagement
Quota mismanagement The government has set up a team to investigate reports issued by the United States, which claims that Indonesia's textile and garment quotas exceed the levels in particular categories set by the United States. The team will evaluate and monitor the textile and garment quotas allocated for 2001 and report its results to the minister of industry and trade. This embargo is quite a blow to us as it will cause losses worth US$ 28.35 million to the exporters concerned.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Improper manner
Improper manner On Nov. 24, my friend and I visited a friend of ours who lives at Apartment Rasuna Said. We left the place at about 9:30 p.m. As it was already late, we decided to take a taxi. There was no taxi in front of the main door of the tower. So, we left the building and went out on to the main road, which is still within the apartment complex. There are two gates in the complex, the inner and the outer one.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tax deduction of 'zakat' must apply to non-Muslims
Tax deduction of 'zakat' must apply to non-Muslims The law to make the religious requirement for Muslims to donate at least 2.5 percent of their wealth to charity (zakat) tax deductible has come into effect. Sociology of religions expert Abdul Munir Mulkan of the Yogyakarta-based Kalijaga State Islamic Studies Institute (IAIN) talked to Sri Wahyuni of The Jakarta Post. The following are the highlights of the interview.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Seoul makes ready largest soccer stadium for World Cup finals
Seoul makes ready largest soccer stadium for World Cup finals The Tourism Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Government recently invited journalists and people representing the tourism industry in Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, China and Indonesia, including The Jakarta Post's reporter Ahmad Junaidi, to inspect their preparations for the FIFA World Cup next year. Below is his report.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
In Pusan, meanwhile, South Korea's top football official said
In Pusan, meanwhile, South Korea's top football official said Wednesday he would invite North Korea's best players to join the southern side at next year's World Cup finals. North Korea has snubbed an offer to stage some of the matches for the tournament, which South Korea and Japan will co-host next June, but organizing committee co-chairman Chung Mong-joon said he would go to the communist state to make a new attempt to get the North involved.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug, alcohol tests for bus drivers: Police were to test
Drug, alcohol tests for bus drivers: Police were to test intercity bus drivers for drug and alcohol abuse to ensure the safety of passengers traveling ahead of Idul Fitri celebrations, Jakarta police said on Wednesday. "The intercity bus drivers are obliged to have urine examinations to determine whether or not they have been taking alcohol or drugs," police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said. Page 6
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
DPR, govt approve 12% bus fare rise
DPR, govt approve 12% bus fare rise Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and the government agreed on Wednesday to a 12 percent increase in intercity bus fares during the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays. The 12 percent hike is less than the government's proposal of 20 percent and much lower than last year's increase of 25 percent.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Misuari a victim of history's shifting tides
Misuari a victim of history's shifting tides Amando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The arrest of Nur Misuari in Malaysia puts an ironic touch to the end of his career as a leader of the Muslim separatist movement in southern Philippines.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
2. Green (2 x 27)
2. Green (2 x 27) 'Asia nations need billions in environmental aid' Asia needs billions of dollars in environment aid: Meeting 3. Viet (2 x 20) Vietnam approves trade agreement with the U.S. 4. Steel (2 x 20) South Korea proposes cut in steel output 5. Korea (3 x 12) South Korean banks' profit grows 10 times
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mosque donates to the needy
Mosque donates to the needy JAKARTA: The Cut Nyak Dien Mosque has provided scholarships to 1,000 children and capital for 50 small businesses. H.M. Syureich, the chairman of the mosque, which is located in Menteng, Central Jakarta, said on Tuesday that 500 scholarships were presented last Sunday during a gathering of the breaking of the fast in the mosque. The gathering was also attended by H.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Coach Schumm drops five from U-20 team
Coach Schumm drops five from U-20 team Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bernhard Schumm, coach of the Indonesian Under-20 soccer team, recently dropped five players from his squad because they had apparently tried to falsify their ages by providing inaccurate birth certificates. The team is currently preparing for the ASEAN Cup and the Asian Cup next year. The five include Felik, Hendra D., Mulyadinata, Dedi Suparman (goalkeeper) and Sampur.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kontras wants consistency on Papua
Kontras wants consistency on Papua Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) continued to demand on Wednesday that the government be responsible for several policies it has imposed on the troubled Irian Jaya province, in line with its document issued on June 9, 2000.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia, Indonesia pledge to unite in fighting against people smuggling
Australia, Indonesia pledge to unite in fighting against people smuggling Andrea Hopkins, Reuters, Canberra Australia and Indonesia pledged on Wednesday to work together to tackle the people smuggling trade between the two nations, forging a fragile alliance if only to agree the issue was "an enormous problem".
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Solution to Semen Gresik sale problem expected soon: Minister
Solution to Semen Gresik sale problem expected soon: Minister Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday that it would propose a new resolution meant to appease the opponents of the sale of its 51 percent stake in Indonesia's largest cement maker PT Semen Gresik to Mexico-based Cemex SA de CV by the end of the week.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 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. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:30 Ramadhan Program 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 6:30 Ramadhan Program 7:00 News 8:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Country Road 11:00 Talk Show Program 2 5:30 p.m.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
5 killed in fresh Poso communal conflict
5 killed in fresh Poso communal conflict Badri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Poso At least five people were killed and five others were injured when two rival sectarian groups clashed in the Central Sulawesi riot-torn town of Poso late on Tuesday. The clash between the Muslim Laskar Jihad (holy war fighters) and Christian fighters occurred in Tabalu, Betalemba and Patiunga villages in Poso Pesisir district, Poso Regency.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Merging banks under duress
Merging banks under duress The government has become notorious for its foot dragging and, sometimes, even outright inaction with regard to the reform measures that are badly needed to generate a sustainable economic recovery. The latest case in point is the consolidation of the private banks that were nationalized in 1999.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Zakat' ruling to boost tithing
'Zakat' ruling to boost tithing Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversial new rule giving tax incentives for Muslims who give zakat (Muslim tithes) will boost the amount of donated from Muslims next year, and would also increase Muslims' participation in alleviating poverty, officials said. While attending a fund-raiser here, the director of zakat affairs at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, M.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'RI to import corn in 2002'
'RI to import corn in 2002' Indonesia's corn imports in 2002 are seen rising to 1.1 million tons from around 975,000 this year, with the United States increasing its market share at China's expense, a U.S. grains trade official said on Wednesday. China's entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO) would force the country to reduce its corn sales due to farm export subsidies regulations, said Ali Basry, a representative of the U.S. Grains Council for Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam workers reject new board of directors
Bukit Asam workers reject new board of directors Bahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Palembang More than 200 workers of state-owned coal company PT Bukit Asam held a demonstration at the South Sumatra legislative building in Palembang on Tuesday, demanding the central government annul the appointment of the company's new board of directors.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt forms team to probe Theys' murder
Govt forms team to probe Theys' murder The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite being rejected by local informal leaders, the government has formed a joint team of police and the military to investigate the murder of Irianese proindependence activist Theys Hiyo Eluay. Coordinating Minister of Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday that the team had been formed in response to widespread speculation that the military had been involved in the killing.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government wants fit banks for merger
Government wants fit banks for merger Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to improve the condition of five banks set for a merger this year, by stripping off their bad loans and replacing them with state bonds to produce a healthy bank. State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Wednesday the injection of bonds in exchange for bad loans would improve the banks' capital adequacy ratio (CAR).
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * An Evolution of Collaboration between Photograps and Paintings, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 26. * Panting Faight of Women by Made Sukadana, Paros Gallery, Jl. Pantai Purna, Sukawati, Gianyar, until Jan. 10. * Panting In Praise of Women, by Sri Supryatini, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud, Nov. 29. * Panting by Gusti Agung Putu Parwitha, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Dec. 1.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Urine - 4x12
1. Urine - 4x12 Intercity bus drivers to take drug tests 2. Heroin - 1x16 Drug dealer gets death 3. Bom - 2x24 Acehnese man on trial in deadly bomb blast 4. Rent - 1x35 Car rentals may soar during Lebaran 5. Tax - 3x10 City to tax lottery organizers
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
HB Jassin literary archive neglected
HB Jassin literary archive neglected Rakyat Merdeka As a citizen of Jakarta, I am proud to have a governor whose appearance is attractive and elegant, as required by his job and his position of authority. In comparison, I am disappointed with the state of the HB Jassin literary archive. The Malaysian government once reportedly intended to buy manuscripts kept in this center. But the place has been neglected and it still uses a manual classification system.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
City to tax lottery organizers
City to tax lottery organizers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council plans to propose a bylaw on taxes to be paid by organizers of free lotteries in the mass media. Councillor Binsar Tambunan of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle said the bylaw was expected to increase the city's revenue by between Rp 3 billion and Rp 4 billion a year. "I estimate the city could earn more than that.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Same mistakes being made in Aceh and Papua
Same mistakes being made in Aceh and Papua Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Nederlands, Amsterdam On Dec. 1 and Dec. 4, the pro-independence movements in Irian Jaya (Papua) and Aceh will celebrate their respective "independence day", possibly with some dismay, given earlier reports that Jakarta would send 50 army and police units to the regions -- which was denied.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Misuari now only a matter of history
Misuari now only a matter of history Misuari a victim of history's shifting tides - Amando Doronila THE ARREST of Nur Misuari .. 2. Robert -- 2 X 24 50pt Bodoni Take project management out of government agencies' hands As corruption shows no sign of abating under decentralization it is a gloomy picture .... 3. China -- 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni South Korea bucks gloomy economic trend Robert J. Fouser What's with the Korean stock market? (C) Copyright 2000 Digital Korea Herald.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governance academy wanted in Papua
Governance academy wanted in Papua JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Around 200 subdistrict heads in Irian Jaya urged the provincial administration on Wednesday to reopen the Academy for Domestic Governance (APDN) next year to help improve the quality of human resources in the province. The demand was raised during a meeting with Irian Jaya Governor Jaap P. Salossa.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai soldiers to lose immunity from arrest
Thai soldiers to lose immunity from arrest THAILAND: Uniformed Thai army personnel would be stripped of their immunity from arrest under a new deal agreed between the defense and interior ministry, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Deputy government spokeswoman Nahathai Teupaingarm said the cabinet had agreed a draft bill that would allow police to detain and arrest military personnel even if they were in uniform.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aboeprijadi Santoso
Aboeprijadi Santoso Radio Nederlands Amsterdam On Dec. 1 and 4, the pro-independent movements in Papua (Irian Jaya) and Aceh will celebrate their "independence day" possibly with some dismay .. 2. Taliban -- 2 x 32 48pt Bodoni Slaughter of Taliban soldiers raises tricky moral questions By Jonathan Freedland in London = THE CARAVAN of war wants to move on, but Afghanistan is not quite ready to let go.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Game is over for Tommy
Game is over for Tommy Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's most-wanted fugitive is behind bars after police stormed a house in southern Jakarta and arrested Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Wednesday afternoon after a year-long police chase. Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb said Tommy, the youngest son of former president Soeharto, was caught at 4:05 p.m. in a rented house on Jl.
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Misuari now only a matter of history
Misuari now only a matter of history Misuari tragically terminates his future 2. Robert -- Appropriate divison of duties IN AID PROJECT PROCUREMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION 2 X 24 50pt Bodoni Take project management away from all government agencies 3. China -- Managing the China shock 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni South Korea's economic overlook
Thu, 29 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kim vows to continue 'Shunsine' policy
Kim vows to continue 'Shunsine' policy Agencies, Seoul South Korean President Kim Dae-jung said on Wednesday he had not given up on his "Sunshine Policy" of engaging North Korea despite feeling disappointment at setbacks in dealings with the North. Kim, who starts a European tour on Sunday, also called for direct talks between the United States and communist North Korea, saying that they had many things to tell each other.