Archive: 11 December 2001
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Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Mega yet to select ad hoc judges
Mega yet to select ad hoc judges JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has called on the President to speed up the appointment of judges for the ad hoc tribunal on human rights abuses in East Timor.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Headings
Headings1. Gorontalo: 10 x 4 lines: Fadel sworn in as first governor of Gorontalo 7: Jalan: 20 x 2 line: Central Java road project blamed for traffic accidents 3. Sniper: 24 x 2 lines:Provinces deploy snipers to fight road hijackers 4. Penadah: 16 x 2 lines: 12 arrested for buying stolen fuel
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Pilgrims of peace in Bali
Pilgrims of peace in Bali DENPASAR: Asia-Pacific pacifists from several countries will hold a conference on the tourist island of Bali from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, the organizing committee said on Monday.Agus Indra Udayana, the committee chairman, said that Indonesia would be represented by Muslim...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Illegal loggers avoid arrest using strippers
Illegal loggers avoid arrest using strippers RAHA, North Sumatra: Illegal loggers in the North Sumatra district of Muna have used female strippers to avert arrests by forestry guards, a local chief legislator said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
RI players seek berths at Australian Open
RI players seek berths at Australian OpenNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian top tennis players are scheduled to leave for Hong Kong on Saturday to take part at the US$60,000 Asia Cup which also serves as the qualifying ground for the Australian Open in January.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
'Smuggling costs nation $600 million per year'
'Smuggling costs nation $600 million per year'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fuel smuggling, prompted by the government's fuel subsidy policy, costs the government as much as US$600 million per year, state oil and gas company Pertamina's president Baihaki Hakim announced Monday.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Betawi want gubernatorial seat
Betawi want gubernatorial seatFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The indigenous people of Jakarta, the Betawi, are joining the chorus of other regions in asking for more recognition in the capital, demanding that for once the city should have an indigenous Betawi as governor.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
For quality or awards?
For quality or awards?Puji Astuti, The Jakarta Post, Contributor How many of you and your neighbors have no refrigerators at home? How many of us do our laundry without the use of harmful detergents? How many of us use plastic products and later throw them away?We all know the answer and the sort...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Thai woman tried in drug case
Thai woman tried in drug caseMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The trial of a 21-year-old Thai woman, charged with attempting to smuggle 850 grams of heroin from into the country from Thailand, began Monday at Tangerang District court.The defendant, Nonthanam M.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Indonesia's use of
Indonesia's use of the decimal signFrom Kompas Globalization and the development of sophisticated electronic media necessitate the use of universal symbols of communication. Unfortunately, in Indonesia, the use of decimal signs is contrary to international practice.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Jakarta should be closed for outsider, Sutiyoso says
Jakarta should be closed for outsider, Sutiyoso saysFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pointing to massive influxes of people to Jakarta especially after holidays like Idul Fitri, along with the social problems they bring with them, Governor Sutiyoso has said he will issue a bylaw to...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
UKM is all talk no action
UKM is all talk no actionFrom Bisnis Indonesia There have been a lot of reports about financial assistance given by the Office of the State Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises to the Micro Financial Institution (LKM) in several regions in Indonesia.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
US$4,500/hour free for using Hercules lift 'normal'
US$4,500/hour free for using Hercules lift 'normal'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo admitted on Monday that the Air Force charged US$4,500 (approximately Rp 45 million) an hour for air transport, but denied such "a fee" had...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
1. IMF
1. IMF JP/20/IMF LoI could be signed this year, says IMF 2. Timah (2x23) Illegal tin mining hits Timah's finances 3. Sugar (2x23) Govt mulls new barrier on sugar imports 4. ADB (4x8) ADB to disburse $150m in loans 5. Custom House supports calls for pre-shipment inspection
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Aug. 17 photos ring the changes
Aug. 17 photos ring the changesP.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How much patriotism, which is showing signs of diminishing, is left? How much love for the motherland remains, especially now when regional, ethnic and religious sentiments seem to be stronger than our desire to live together in a...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Indonesia apologizes to Malaysia for immigrants
Indonesia apologizes to Malaysia for immigrantsAgence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur The Indonesian government has apologized to Malaysia for problems caused by illegal immigrants after a riot by more than 1,600 Indonesians at a detention center here, reports said Monday.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
No bank closures this year: BI
No bank closures this year: BIBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia assured on Monday that no banks would be closed down by the end of the year as all had met their minimum capital to asset ratio requirements.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
1. TOMMY: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30
1. TOMMY: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30 Elza plays down accusations of conspiracy with police 2. TIMOR: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 35 Three more tried for UN peacekeeper's murder 3. BETAWI: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Betawi want gubernatorial seat 4. DRUG: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 Thai woman tried in drug case
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Jakarta in 2001: No room for the poor
Jakarta in 2001: No room for the poorAzas Tigor Nainggolan, Jakarta Residents Forum (FAKTA), Jakarta Social Institute (ISJ) An expression heard all too often in this city is "the cruelty of Jakarta," which reflects the feelings of many a migrant who has come here, seeking a better life, only to...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
11 killed in West Java bus accident
11 killed in West Java bus accidentNana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Subang/Bandung Eleven people were killed and at least 20 others were seriously injured after a speeding intercity bus, traveling from Jakarta to Semarang and full of holiday travelers, hit a truck in the...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Defense bill passed into law
Defense bill passed into law JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) passed a bill mandating the creation of a council to help the President develop a policy on national defense into law Monday.Under the legislation, the creation of the National Defense Council, Wantanas, will help assist...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Wood looters' wives go naked
Wood looters' wives go naked Muna, Southeast Sulawesi: Teakwood thieves here have perfected a revealing way to humble forest rangers -- by exploiting their embarrassment of naked women while they exploit the environment.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Local officials involved in logging scam
Local officials involved in logging scam SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Legislators and academics here on Monday urged related authorities to thoroughly investigate the exports of illegal logs allegedly involving several government officials.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
RP vows to maintain growth and development
RP vows to maintain growth and developmentYoko Kobayashi, Reuters, Manila The Philippines adopted a series of economic measures on Monday to help sustain domestic growth in the face of the global slowdown following the Sept. 11 attacks and the campaign in Afghanistan.
Tue, 11 Dec 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, 11 Dec 2001
Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years
Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years What will happen to Pertamina after the introduction of the new oil and gas law remains uncertain, although the state oil and gas company says it is ready to compete in a free market.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Controversial police bill endorsed without change
Controversial police bill endorsed without changeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives approved on Monday the controversial National Police bill, which critics claimed was overly militaristic and was possibly open to abuse by the president's office.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Film* French Film, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
230 percent bus fare hike found at Pulo Gadung station
230 percent bus fare hike found at Pulo Gadung stationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar ordered the monitoring of ticket prices in bus terminals, passengers in Pulo Gadung bus terminal still had to pay a fare increase of up to 230 percent on Monday.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
State of emergency in Poso to be studied further
State of emergency in Poso to be studied furtherThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has not decided whether or not to impose a state of emergency in Poso, Central Sulawesi, following fresh sectarian clashes in the region over the past few weeks, as security authorities say such a move still...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
DPR has done little to eradicate KKN: Mega
DPR has done little to eradicate KKN: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has expressed concern over the lack of support from the House of Representatives for her efforts to eradicate corruption, collusion and nepotism in the country.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
RI post office's image
RI post office's imageFrom Media IndonesiaOn Nov. 26, I collected a package from the post office at Jl. Pemuda No.79 Rawamangun, East Jakarta. The package contained my books, which I had sent from Adelaide, Australia on Oct. 25.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Illegal tin mining hits Timah's finances
Illegal tin mining hits Timah's financesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Widespread illegal tin mining in Bangka island has caused state-owned tin miner PT Timah to suffer a potential loss of up to US$ 26 million in the second half of this year.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post BatamA tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province,...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
House supports calls for pre-shipment inspection system on imports
House supports calls for pre-shipment inspection system on importsAdianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to reports of rampant smuggling and under-voicing of imports, the House of Representatives has asked the government to award imports inspection to state-owned surveyor firm PT...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Tuesday
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Tuesday Tuesday Maghrib 6:03 p.m. Wednesday Imsak 3:59 a.m. Subuh 4:09 a.m.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Irianese observe world rights day
Irianese observe world rights day JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Hundreds of women and children distributed flowers to passers-by and motorists in the Irian Jaya capital of Jayapura as part of the activities marking World Human Rights Day on Monday.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
House presses forward with Akbar inquiry
House presses forward with Akbar inquiryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators on Monday agreed to bring a proposal to form an inquiry on the alleged abuse of power by Golkar Party Chief Akbar Tandjung to a plenary meeting in January next year, however the question still remains...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Fourth LoI could be signed soon: IMF
Fourth LoI could be signed soon: IMFBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, indicated Monday that the government may be signing its fourth lending agreement with the organiztion as early as this year.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Three more tried for UN peacekeeper's murder
Three more tried for UN peacekeeper's murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Jakarta District Court began on Monday the trial of three more prointegration militiamen charged with the alleged murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 10, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 63,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 120 0 395,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 0 0 Alakasa 135 0 0...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
JP/ /
JP/ / Crude oil and gas production for September 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Crude oil/bpd Natural gas/mscfd ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pertamina 86,000 - Contractors Amerada Hess 131 3,761 bp ONWJ/bp ARBNI 40,965...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Contract marriages to be studied
Contract marriages to be studied JAKARTA: State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Soemaryoto announced on Monday that her office would investigate the phenomenon of contract marriages between local women and foreigners in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, which frequently harms the local women.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protests
New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protestsHendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite opposition from some oil-rich provinces and nationalist oil experts, the new oil and gas law is likely to go ahead and become effective next year.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
1. Fuel (4 x 12)
1. Fuel (4 x 12) Fuel smuggling costs nation $600m per year, says Pertamina 2. Arroyo ( 2 x 20) RP vows to maintain growth and development 3. Guthrie ( 2 x 20) Guthrie wraps up RI plantation deal JP/18/Guthrie 5. Argent (2 x 20) Argentina to up taxes to defuse debt crisis JP/18/Argent
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Elza plays down accusations of conspiracy with police
Elza plays down accusations of conspiracy with policeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarif, played down on Monday the allegation that there was a deliberate ploy between her client and the police over recent cases released by Tommy's lawyers,...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
JP/16/GREEN
JP/16/GREEN Martani Huseini The Jakarta Post Contributor Green movements, products and marketing strategies Two major issues pose a serious challenge in this era of free trade: globalization and sustainable socioeconomic development.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Fictious projects in Bitung
Fictious projects in Bitung BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Association of All Indonesian Construction Businessmen (Gapensi) said on Monday it suspects that a number fictitious projects are taking place in Bitung district, which are valued at hundreds of millions of rupiah.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Provinces deploy snipers to fight road hijackers
Provinces deploy snipers to fight road hijackersYuli Tri Suwarni and Bahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Palembang Dozens of police snipers have fanned out in crime-prone areas across West Java, Lampung and South Sumatra to ensure the safety of travelers returning home to celebrate the...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
12 traders arrested for buying stolen fuel
12 traders arrested for buying stolen fuelNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu The Cirebon Military Police have arrested 12 local traders on charges of stealing solar and premium fuel from tankers owned by Petramina, the state-owned oil company, at its distribution depot near Balongan.Lt. Col.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Promoters voice concern over WBC ban
Promoters voice concern over WBC banMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While concerns over the prospect of Indonesian boxing deepen, following a six-month ban imposed by the World Boxing Council (WBC), worries are running high that the sport's other international bodies will follow suit.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Whipping up xenophobia
Whipping up xenophobia It is tragic to observe how politicians and local administrations in West Sumatra, East Java and South Sulawesi have whipped up xenophobia in a bid to block the privatization of state-controlled Semen Gresik.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
1. WTO (2 col x 20)
1. WTO (2 col x 20) China told on WTO eve to be ready for reform 2. OPEC (2 x 20) Rodriguez confident of non-OPEC oil deal 3. Rubber (2 x 20) Thailand to replant rubber to help market JP/ 4. Asia (1 x 30) Asian corporate deals reflect guts 5.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Japan, India to work towards tighter economic cooperation
Japan, India to work towards tighter economic cooperationReuters, Tokyo Japan and India agreed on Monday to boost bilateral ties through cooperation in a wide range of fields, with particular emphasis on the economy in the wake of Tokyo's suspension of sanctions against India.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Thailand to repland rubber to help market
Thailand to repland rubber to help marketDow Jones, Bali Thailand, the world's largest rubber producer, is considering replanting rubber plantations in an attempt to reduce natural rubber output and help shore up physical prices.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Safari Dharma's crew stage protest
Safari Dharma's crew stage protest JAKARTA: Dozens of Safari Dharma's crew members blockaded the company's buses on its gate Monday morning in their demonstration asking for a pay rise and better management.The demonstration, which lasted until 2:00 p.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
ADB to disburse $150m in loans
ADB to disburse $150m in loansBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday it expected to disburse US$150 million in new loans to Indonesia, in what could be the first tranche of a $400 million loan deal with Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Governement mulls new barrier on sugar imports
Governement mulls new barrier on sugar importsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to impose a national standard for raw sugar to help limit the inflow of sugar imports and prevent an oversupply from illegal practices, such as dumping and under- invoicing, a senior...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Govt told to review ship procurement
Govt told to review ship procurementAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the House Commission I on Transportation Soemaryoto has urged the Indonesian government to review its ship procurement program under a soft loan agreement with the German government due to irregularities.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Fire at ministry building sabotage
Fire at ministry building sabotage The fire that gutted part of the Ministry of Industry and Trade building Saturday morning was likely sabotage, as explosives were found at the site, authorities said.On Monday, the director of the police laboratory and forensic center, Brig.Gen.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Rupiah Rates Dec. 10
Rupiah Rates Dec. 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,855.00 9,855.00 10,407.00 10,303.00Australian dollar 1 5,599.01 5,078.28 5,367.93 5,309.14Austrian schilling 1 701.77 637.05 672.81 666.01Belgian franc 1 239.38 217.30 229.50 227.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Protecting migrant workers
Protecting migrant workersFrom RepublikaEven though the year 2001 is drawing to a close the fate of Indonesian migrant workers remains doubtful. Uncertainty over the return of the late Chosiah binti Hosnan's body and the uncertain fate of Siti Zaenab, now on death row, prove the government's lack...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Police can't beat Theys death probe deadline
Police can't beat Theys death probe deadlineKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irian Jaya saw the Dec. 10, 2001 deadline, which they had set for the police to unravel the death of their proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, come and go, without any result.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Diarrhea outbreak kills 13 on Alor
Diarrhea outbreak kills 13 on Alor MAUMERE, Flores: At least 13 people have died and 56 others are being treated at a local community health center in South Alor subdistrict, East Nusa Tenggara province, for various ailments related to a possible diarrhea epidemic.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 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, 11 Dec 2001
15,000 troops to secure Jakarta
15,000 troops to secure Jakarta Jakarta: The Jakarta authorities has ordered some 15,000 security personnel to the capital as a safety precaution during the coming holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year, Governor Sutiyoso said.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
From Bali with love and some greenery
From Bali with love and some greeneryDwi Setyo, Contributor, Jakarta The aroma of patchouli was heavy in the air. The wooden hut looked very much like an unkempt museum. It was dark and murky and no light came in from the window.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
No bank closures this year: BI
No bank closures this year: BIor BI: no bank closures this year Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post JakartaBank Indonesia assured reporters on Monday that no banks would be closed down by the end of the year, as all had met their minimum capital to asset ratio requirements.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Honesty is essence of truth
Honesty is essence of truthFrom Koran TempoIndonesia is starting to resemble a stale cake.Aspects of life have been corroded by the people's increasingly indifferent attitude towards the nation's destiny: national leaders, ministers, legislators, lecturers, among others, have all been raised to...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Guthrie wraps up RI plantation deal
Guthrie wraps up RI plantation dealReuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian plantation group Kumpulan Guthrie on Monday won shareholder approval to wrap up a controversial acquisition of Indonesian estates worth US$368 million.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Two brothers found dead in the Jambi river
Two brothers found dead in the Jambi river JAMBI: The bodies of two brothers were found floating in the Batanghari river in the city of Jambi after disappearing on Dec. 7, local police said on Monday.Chief of the Jambi police precinct Adj. Com.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Semen Gresik privatization delayed
Semen Gresik privatization delayedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Monday that the government was unlikely to complete the sale of the state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV as planned amid continuing...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Fadel sworn in as governor of Gorontalo
Fadel sworn in as governor of GorontaloElnino, The Jakarta Post, Gorontalo JAKARTA (JP): Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno swore in businessman Fadel Muhammad and Gusnar Ismail on Monday, making him the first governor and deputy governor of Gorontalo province, since it separated from North...
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Central Java road project blamed for traffic accidents
Central Java road project blamed for traffic accidentsBambang Tiong, The Jakarta Post, Klaten KLATEN, Central Java (JP): Many have blamed slow completion of a road improvement project along the 17-kilometer Prambanan- Tegalgondo road for the increased number of traffic accidents there.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Legal experts criticize RI antiterrirism bill
Legal experts criticize RI antiterrirism billTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts strongly criticized on Monday the antiterrorism bill currently being formulated at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, saying that the bill has condoned violence in its articles.
Tue, 11 Dec 2001
Jakarta may sink under mountain of garbage
Jakarta may sink under mountain of garbageAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta may sink under a mountain of rotting garbage within a matter of days unless the city administration finds new appropriate dump sites for the 25,000 cubic meters of household trash that the city...