Archive: 13 December 2001
83 articles found
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Privatization needs tough hand, experts say
Privatization needs tough hand, experts say Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid frequent run-ins with the regions and politicians, the government must show greater determination in privatizing state companies and break the resistance that blocks the process, say foreign economists. Chief economic advisor to the Rumanian government, Petrisor Gabriel Peiu said that in privatization the government must be able to take stern actions against those who oppose it.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah gains stronger ground
Rupiah gains stronger ground The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah surged to breach the 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday trading, as corporate demand for the foreign unit declined ahead of year's end, dealers said.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
40 swindled in mushroom plantation
40 swindled in mushroom plantation BOGOR: A group of 40 people have lodged a complaint with Bogor police against executives of agribusiness company PT Sinarkiwi Mustika Indonesia (SMI) for allegedly swindling investments. The group, led by Raindy Intan Widjaja, claimed the group lost a total of Rp 2.3 billion -- more than Rp 50 million each, after investing in the company's mushroom plantations. The company's executives have fled and are still at large.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
JITF on track to meet debt restructuring target
JITF on track to meet debt restructuring target The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF), which facilitates the restructuring of the country's huge corporate debt, is on track for meeting this year's restructuring target of US$14 billion in debt, despite the unfavorable macroeconomic situation.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Uncovering the mystery of secretive Bamus
Uncovering the mystery of secretive Bamus Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If there is one word that could be said to have dominated the headlines in recent days, it would have to be Bamus, the name of a special committee in the House of Representatives. The Bamus, which means deliberative body or steering committee, had captured the public's attention over the last two weeks, mainly because of its inability to decide on a timetable for a House plenary meeting session.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fiscal distress following economic crisis: The economic crisis
Fiscal distress following economic crisis: The economic crisis has caused fiscal distress in Indonesia as the inflexible and inefficient tax system cannot generate sufficient government revenues to meet rising expenditures. Page 4 Virtual cards still no rival to snail mails: There are several old customs that are never missed when one speaks of traditions to mark the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays. One of the must-dos is sending greeting cards to family, friends and acquaintances.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Passenger service
Passenger service Returning to one's hometown requires early preparation. However, the effort to avoid peak days, on the contrary, brought negative effects, as demonstrated in an ugly incident at state shipping company PT Pelni's ticket office at Kemayoran, Jakarta, on Dec. 6. The large number of passengers queuing since early morning for tickets on SS Kelud for Belawan, Medan, could no longer contain their emotions when most of them had to leave empty-handed.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taman Budaya project resumes
Taman Budaya project resumes Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Following a year-long delay, the Yogyakarta Taman Budaya (TBY) art and cultural center project has resumed in order to meet a deadline set by the Japanese government, which is financing the project. The chief of the center, Suprapto, said the Japanese government, which has pledged a donation of 40 million yen to finance the project, threatened to withdraw its offer if the project was not completed by the end of this month.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Privat (4x11)
1. Privat (4x11) Privatization needs tough hands, Experts say 2. Plasti (2x22) Plastic consumption rises 14.3% this year 3. Loan (2x22) RI gets $228.6m in soft loans, grants 4. BI (2x22) Q4 economy grows on local consumption: BI 5. Paris (2x28) Govt to formally request Paris Club rescheduling soon 6. IBRA (2x28) IBRA won't investigate buyers of former Salim assets
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local spending to fuel economic growth in 2002
Local spending to fuel economic growth in 2002 Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta With the current global economic downturn, Indonesia is looking inward for a push to the economy, as the government said on Tuesday it would focus on boosting domestic consumption. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said the government had several steps in mind to revitalize the economy at home.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI gets $228.6m in soft loans, grants
RI gets $228.6m in soft loans, grants The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank and Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau (KfW) of the German government all approved a combined amount of US$228.6 million in soft loans and grants to Indonesia on Wednesday. Overall, the World Bank is the biggest contributor having pledged loans worth $200 million, followed by KfW, which promised to provide $18 million in loans.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Balinese pay their last respects to a noble
Balinese pay their last respects to a noble Ananta Wijaya and Pariama Hutasoit, Contributors, Mengwi, Bali Thousands of people flocked to Puri Agung Mengwi Palace, 20 kilometers north of Denpasar, with just one thing on their minds, witnessing one of the biggest cremations in Bali. The ritual was dedicated to Ida Tjokorda Mengwi, a descendent from the 13th generation of the king of Mengwi, who reigned at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
E-mails, virtual cards still no rival for the ol' snail mail
E-mails, virtual cards still no rival for the ol' snail mail Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are several old customs that are never missed when one speaks of traditions to mark the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays. One of the must-dos is sending greeting cards to family, friends and acquaintances.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah denies alleged swindle
Hamzah denies alleged swindle JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz denied allegations that he once received some Rp 25 billion (US$2.5 million) of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds from former president B.J. Habibie during the 1999 election campaign period. "The allegations are baseless.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Robber killed by angry mob
Robber killed by angry mob JAKARTA: An angry crowd killed a man who tried to rob a passenger on a public bus in East Jakarta on Tuesday. Police reports said that the suspect, named Ratno Kelana, 23 threatened a passenger, 42, with a machete, demanded his wristwatch and Rp 300,000 cash. But he resisted and cried for help and the bus stopped. The suspect was later beaten to death by locals on Jl. Haji Caki, Ciracas, East Jakarta. Separately, on a public minivan traveling along Jl.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sale of Semen Gresik may trigger strike
Sale of Semen Gresik may trigger strike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employees of state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik will strike on Friday, with support from its president, if the government does not drop plans to sell a 51 percent of the company to Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA de CV, a union leader says. Semen Gresik labor union chief Tjipto Sumarsono said that the government must not sell the controlling stake to a foreign company to ensure a domestic supply of cement.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military to stage war games in restive regency of Poso
Military to stage war games in restive regency of Poso Badri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Indonesian Army, Navy and Air Force will stage joint war games exercises in Poso, Central Sulawesi, according to military officials, who added that the drills will take place irrespective of ongoing strife in the area. "There will be no military operations in Poso," Chief of the Army's Strategic and Reserve Command Lt. Gen.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where are we headed?
Where are we headed? From Rakyat Merdeka Corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) in Indonesia must be completely eradicated on an integrated basis. Otherwise, this country will go bankrupt. To eradicate KKN, the law must be enforced. As justice can be bought, the state needs to ensure that its people do not consider violating the law.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ambon remains tense, death toll rises
Ambon remains tense, death toll rises Octovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Maluku capital of Ambon remained tense and deserted on Wednesday as most people chose to stay home amid tightened security. Meanwhile, the death toll from Tuesday's sectarian rioting rose to 10 after three more bodies were found on Wednesday. Two new casualties were marines identified as Pvt. Alfandi and Pvt. Wagimin, whose bodies were discovered in the wreckage of KM Kalifornia that exploded on Tuesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to reform policy on transmigration
Government to reform policy on transmigration Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to reform the transmigration program, making it more effective and preventing it from becoming a source of conflict between locals and migrants, an official said on Wednesday. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said that the policy reform was aimed at focusing on the creation of job opportunities and not just a mass movement of people.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Thursday
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Thursday Thursday Maghrib 6:04 p.m. Friday Imsak 4:00 a.m. Subuh 4:10 a.m.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Service discrimination
Service discrimination I flew from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta on Dec. 8, 2001 on a plane that was full of Indonesian workers. First of all, the plane was delayed for about one hour. More importantly though, during the flight, I could see that there was discrimination in the service given by the crew. It was very different to the treatment I received on other flights. On this occasion there was one Indonesian worker who wanted to go to the lavatory but didn't know how to open the door.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA won't investigate buyers of former Salim assets
IBRA won't investigate buyers of former Salim assets Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will not actively conduct an investigation into the buyers of former Salim Group assets, despite concern that they may be repurchased by the former owner, according to a senior executive at the agency.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
24 questioned over burnt dump trucks
24 questioned over burnt dump trucks Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-four people are now in police custody in connection with the burning of two garbage trucks at the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi on Monday, authorities said. They were transferred on Wednesday from the Bekasi police district to the city police detention center for further questioning, according to a police official.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Habibie and Akbar trade more barbs
Habibie and Akbar trade more barbs Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie and Golkar chief Akbar Tandjung, both implicated in an alleged financial scandal, have continued to make conflicting claims about the disputed 1999 food-for-the- poor project. Habibie said he had never received even a verbal report from Akbar about the use of Rp 54.6 billion, belonging to the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), for the project.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Pharmaceutical LippoBank BANK-PHARMACY DEAL: Executives of LippoBank and pharmaceutical manufacturer PT Kimia Farma pose together after signing a joint agreement on Lippolink banking services at all Kimia Farma outlets across the country. Among the executives attending the ceremony in Jakarta recently were LippoBank president Ian B.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt reviews privatization strategy
Govt reviews privatization strategy Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Stumbling in the sale of state enterprises, the government said on Tuesday it was reviewing its privatization strategy which is expected to come out early next year. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said a privatization policy team had already been set up and was now working on the new strategy. "We want to work on it fast.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Four rebels killed in restive Aceh
Four rebels killed in restive Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four rebels of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were killed in the latest armed clash between the separatist guerrillas and military forces in Aceh Besar regency on Wednesday, official and Red Cross sources said. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Firdaus confirmed later on Wednesday that a GAM operational commander in Aceh Besar, identified as Nurdin Sidom, 31, was among the casualties.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Promoters groups won't break from pro boxing body: Tourino
Promoters groups won't break from pro boxing body: Tourino Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The six-year suspension imposed by the World Boxing Council (WBC) has dealt the Indonesian professional boxing community a big overhand haymaker, but they appear to be indifferent to making any changes or putting pressure on those supposedly responsible for the sanctions.
Thu, 13 Dec 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, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Plastic consumption rise 14.3% this year
Plastic consumption rise 14.3% this year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After suffering in the doldrums during the economic crisis, local plastics producers have enjoyed increased demand for the past two years. A group of three plastics producer associations, INAplas, revealed that domestic plastics consumption this year had reached the pre-crisis level of 1.6 million tons. That was an 14.3 percent increase, from 1.4 million tons last year.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Drama 4:30 Ramadhan Program 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. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 3:00 a.m.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Replacement for Sri Redjeki must be woman
Replacement for Sri Redjeki must be woman Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women activists urged the Golkar party on Wednesday to give the seat at the House of Representatives left vacant by Sri Redjeki Soemaryoto, the incumbent state minister of woman's empowerment, to a woman candidate to ensure adequate representation at the House.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stopgap actions taken to handle garbage
Stopgap actions taken to handle garbage Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta District and subdistricts are piling up residents' trash at temporary dumping sites in their areas, while the location of a final dumping site has still to be decided. The measures have been taken in an attempt to keep garbage from accumulating in the streets.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Adhoc tribunal on rights abuses
Adhoc tribunal on rights abuses State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Wednesday that he had not yet received the names of the 32 judicial candidates needed for the implementation of the adhoc tribunal for human rights abuses in East Timor from the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the Supreme Court. "I haven't received the list. I do not know, maybe the list was already sent to my office, maybe it was lost, but I have not gotten it," Bambang said.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Higher land compensation sought
Higher land compensation sought TANGERANG: Some 60 families refused to leave their homes in Mekarsari and Selapanjang subdistricts to make way for the construction of a 4.5-kilometer-long new road connecting Tangerang and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, despite frequent intimidation by municipal administration officials. They said they would leave if the administration made them reasonable compensation payments.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlums arrested over bus extortion
Hoodlums arrested over bus extortion INDRAMAYU, West Java: Police here arrested at least nine hoodlums who often extorted bus drivers using West Java's northern coastal roads near Indramayu. "Their action has caused resentment among bus drivers and has resulted in widespread traffic jams," Indramayu Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Eko Hadi Sutejo said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
On historical awareness
On historical awareness From Rakyat Merdeka Historian Dr. Onghokham wrote an interesting article in Kompas on Dec. 6, 2001 about the relationship between Pancasila as a social contract and Indonesians' low awareness of the country's history. For him, this lack of awareness is found not only among laymen but also among politicians and high-ranking officials. In his opinion, Pancasila has been misconstrued as an ideology, when it is in fact a social contract for the Indonesian people.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Habibie has no regrets in E. Timor
Habibie has no regrets in E. Timor JAKARTA: Former president B.J. Habibie has no regrets in holding a referendum that resulted in the people of East Timor overwhelmingly voting for independence from Indonesia in 1999. "I did it because I wanted to show the world that there was freedom in Indonesia," Habibie told Indonesian journalists in Hamburg, where he now lives, on Tuesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fiscal distress following the 1997-1998 crisis
Fiscal distress following the 1997-1998 crisis Anwar Nasution, Senior Deputy Governor, Bank Indonesia, Jakarta Part 1 of 2 The economic crisis has caused fiscal distress in Indonesia as the inflexible and inefficient tax system cannot generate sufficient government revenues to meet rising expenditures. This raises concerns about medium and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Faulty novels found in Carrefour
Faulty novels found in Carrefour From Kompas I bought one of Agatha Christie's novels published by PT Gramedia Pustaka for Rp 16,800 at Carrefour in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta on Nov. 10. Unfortunately, I found that the story on page 17 through to page 32 was completely different to the Agatha Christie novel. The wrongly inserted pages also, to my annoyance, displayed a different font from the rest of the book.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec. 10
Rupiah Rates Dec. 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public services to function as usual
Public services to function as usual The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Provincial administrations that have not yet submitted their 2002 draft budgets to their respective legislatures will be able to cover routine spending and deliver public services as normal. Citing technical reasons, the South Sulawesi and Irian Jaya administrations have yet to submit draft budgets for the 2002 fiscal year to their provincial legislative councils.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Project
JP/7/Project Yogyakarta cultural and art center project resumes or Yogyakarta art and cultural center project resumes or Yogyakarta art and cultural center underway again Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Following a year-long delay, the Yogyakarta Taman Budaya (TBY) art and cultural center project has resumed in order to meet a deadline set by the Japanese government, which is financing the project.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
No accounts or assets of terrorists in RI: Minister
No accounts or assets of terrorists in RI: Minister Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government completed its investigation and found neither bank accounts nor assets belonging to international terrorist groups in Indonesia, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday, more than two weeks ahead of the United Nations deadline of Dec. 28.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. REAX: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. REAX: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Residents furious over Sutiyoso's incompetence or Residents annoyed over rotting garbage 2. POST: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Post office working double-time to deliver mail in festive season or E-mails, virtual cards still no rival for the ole snail mail (I prefer the second one) 3. MUSTIKA: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 13 Cybercrime suspect acquitted 4. LURAH: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Stopgap actions taken to handle garbage 5.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corrupt customs service
Corrupt customs service Indonesia's customs service is certainly no less corrupt than the tax office. After all, they are both part and parcel of a government that has been perceived to be one of the most corrupt in the world. Collusion to avoid or reduce payment of import duties is simply a reflection of the generally low level of tax morality in the country.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blackout continues in Kupang, S. Timor Tengah
Blackout continues in Kupang, S. Timor Tengah Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Muslims and Christians in Kupang and South Timor Tengah will not likely be able to celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas because the state-owned electricity company PT PLN has yet to restore power in the two regencies. PLN's Bali operations, which serve West and East Nusa Tenggara, must repair four damaged power generators that broke down in August. Eris M.T.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL increases security at Thai border
KL increases security at Thai border MALAYSIA: Marine forces will step up security in the waters along the Malaysian-Thailand border ahead of an expected surge in smuggling activities, an official in Kuala Lumpur said on Wednesday. Abdul Aziz Ahad, acting Chief of the East Coast Marine Police, said authorities expected a rise in the smuggling of rice and fireworks ahead of next week's Eid-al-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police conduct urine tests on bus drivers
Police conduct urine tests on bus drivers Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City police officers have finally began administering drug tests for public bus drivers to determine whether they are alcohol or drug users, after the program was delayed for about a month. The Police Medical and Health Division started testing in Kalideres in West Jakarta on Tuesday by randomly choosing 30 drivers and asking them for a urine sample.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rival PKB groups plan separate congresses
Rival PKB groups plan separate congresses Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to win government support for his National Awakening Party (PKB), Matori Abdul Djalil has been courting President Megawati Soekarnoputri. On Wednesday, Matori, who is also the defense minister, invited Megawati to open the extraordinary congress of his party scheduled for Jan. 14 to Jan. 16, 2002. Meanwhile, his rival camp has planned to hold its congress in Yogyakarta on Jan. 19, 2002.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega urged to reject controversial bill
Mega urged to reject controversial bill The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri to reject a controversial bill expected to increase the powers of police, and return it to the House of Representatives for further deliberation. The calls come as a member of the House's committee, which deliberated the National Police Bill, said bribe payments might have forced the passage of the bill through the committee.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlums arrested over bus exortion
Hoodlums arrested over bus exortion INDRAMAYU, West Java: Police here arrested at least nine hoodlums who often extorted bus drivers using West Java's northern coastal roads near Indramayu. "Their action has caused resentment among bus drivers and has resulted in widespread traffic jams," Indramayu Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Eko Hadi Sutejo said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bantar Gebang dump may be reopened
Bantar Gebang dump may be reopened Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bekasi municipality has apparently softened its stance over the closure of the Bantar Gebang waste disposal site after the central government intervened on Wednesday in the dump site dispute, indicating that Jakarta may be able to resume dumping at the 104-hectare location.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh politician's murder unsolved
Aceh politician's murder unsolved JAKARTA: House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday criticized the police for having failed to resolve the January, 2000 murder of an Acehnese politician in Medan, North Sumatra. "The police have been working for two years, and nothing has come out," Akbar told reporters after a meeting with National Police Chief Da'i Bachtiar. Legislator Tengku Nashiruddin Daud of the United Development Party (PPP) was murdered by four men.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Theft at coffee shop
Theft at coffee shop On the afternoon of Dec. 4, 2001, not long before the breaking of the fast at about 5:10 p.m., I lost my laptop inside the Coffee Garden restaurant at Shangri-la hotel. I reported the theft at the nearest police office and was told that it was not the first time that such an incident had occurred. The Coffee Garden at that time was crowded. People were queued up for the buffet a few minutes before it was time to break the fast.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore to keep stakes in local economy
Singapore to keep stakes in local economy Agencies, Singapore State-run companies have been key to Singapore's success and the government will keep its stake in parts of the local economy though slowly reduce its involvement with time, the chairman of the government's powerful investment holding company said Wednesday. S. Dhanabalan, chairman of Temasek Holdings, said the island- state would not be so wealthy if the government had not formed companies after independence in 1965.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Museum to test walk baby girl
Museum to test walk baby girl SEMARANG, Central Java: Authorities are to investigate claims that a seven-month old baby girl has managed to walk. Paulus Pangka, the manager of Central Java's Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) in Semarang, said its office would conduct a validity test on Aulia Valeda Charmen, born on Apr. 19, 2001, to determine whether she was really capable of walking. Community leaders would watch Aulia's attempt to walk, Paulus said.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt extends Medco's oil contracts
Govt extends Medco's oil contracts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has extended contracts held by energy firm PT Medco Energy International Tbk permitting its exploitation of the Rimau Block in South Sumatra and the Tarakan Block in East Kalimantan, the company said on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil producing companies
Oil producing companies In your Dec. 10, page 16 oil and gas article you list a number of oil and gas producing companies. The problem with the list is that you do not have your facts right. When you mention that Pertamina oil production is 86,000 bpd, you should also know that this includes a large amount of oil produced through various joint ventures under EOR JOB contracts. There are six companies not listed that produce under such contracts with Pertamina.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to formally request Paris Club rescheduling soon
Govt to formally request Paris Club rescheduling soon Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Finance Minister Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit an official request "soon" for the rescheduling of the country's sovereign debt maturing in 2002 and 2003. Boediono said that the government had engaged in a series of informal meetings with Club members to explain the country's financial position.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, December. 13, 2001
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, December. 13, 2001 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 Ibu - Anak Perempuan, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud, until Dec. 30.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
UGM holds first election under autonomous campus program
UGM holds first election under autonomous campus program Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Following the lead of the Institute of Technology (ITB) in Bandung and the North Sumatra University (USU) in Medan, Gadjah Mada University, the oldest higher learning institution in the country, is opening its top position to the public in elections that are a first step towards becoming an autonomous campus.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where are we headed?
Where are we headed? From Rakyat Merdeka Corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) in Indonesia must be completely eradicated on an integrated basis. Otherwise, this country will go bankrupt. To eradicate KKN, the law must be enforced. As justice can be bought, the state needs to ensure that its people do not consider violating the law.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister's helicopter makes emergency landing
Minister's helicopter makes emergency landing Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The helicopter carrying Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah and his entourage developed mechanical trouble and was forced to make an emergency landing in Soe, about 100 kilometers from Kupang in western Timor on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where are we headed?
Where are we headed? From Rakyat Merdeka Corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) in Indonesia must be completely eradicated on an integrated basis. Otherwise, this country will go bankrupt. To eradicate KKN, the law must be enforced. As justice can be bought, the state needs to ensure that its people do not consider violating the law.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Q4 economy grows on local consumption: BI
Q4 economy grows on local consumption: BI Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday that it expected the country's economy to grow by between 3.3 and 3.6 percent in the fourth quarter of this year, because of a surge in domestic consumption ahead of the year-end festive season. It expected economic growth this year to reach up to 4 percent, which analysts said was too optimistic given dwindling export performance.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Buleleng reflects past glory in North Bali
Buleleng reflects past glory in North Bali Alit Kertarahardja, Contributor, Buleleng Buleleng is one place in northern part of Bali where people from different ethnic groups and religions have mingled, living peacefully and harmoniously for years. Historically, Buleleng was Bali's main harbor, with traders arriving from places as far afield as China and India, not to mention local sailors from Jawa, Madura and Bugis in Makassar and South Sulawesi.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA: Racing against time to meet targets
IBRA: Racing against time to meet targets Burdened with targets for the state annual budget and various conflicts of interest, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) seems to be racing against time in its efforts to sell assets under its control by the end of this year. The assets are not only those targeted long ago, but also include some that were largely unknown of. Viewed from the angle of IBRA's obligation toward the state budget, it does not appear to be problematic.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jiang's visit boost to Yangon
Jiang's visit boost to Yangon Associated Press, Yangon China and Myanmar signed six pacts on economy and border security on Wednesday at the start of Chinese President Jiang Zemin's landmark visit, seen as a major boost to the military state's ruling junta. Myanmar's top three generals including leader Gen. Than Shwe and hundreds of flag-waving children greeted Jiang and his more than 100-strong entourage at Yangon airport.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Int'l terrorists train in Poso
Int'l terrorists train in Poso Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strife-torn Poso in Central Sulawesi had been used as a base and training site by international terrorist groups, National Intelligence Agency Chief A.M. Hendropriyono said on Wednesday.
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Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam A 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, officials said on Sunday. The proposal was approved by Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir and has been presented to the Riau governor for endorsement or rejection.
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U.S. Dollar Rates Dec. 12
U.S. Dollar Rates Dec. 12 Latest Previous %Chg Yen 125.77-82 125.99-06 -0.17 Euro* 0.8945-49 0.8928-33 +0.19 Sterling* 1.4427-32 1.4391-97 +0.25 Swiss franc 1.6482-88 1.6525-31 -0.26 Canadian dollar 1.5664-69 1.5720-26 -0.36 Australian dollar* 0.5172-77 0.5154-59 +0.35 New Zealand dollar* 0.4185-90 0.4167-74 +0.43 Deutsche mark 2.1855-65 2.1892-12 -0.17 Czech koruna 36.550-80 36.719-49 -0.46 Hungary forint 275.63-33 276.70-36 -0.39 Danish krone 8.3224-39 8.3349-27 -0.15 Norwegian krone...
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Higher land compensation sought
Higher land compensation sought TANGERANG: Some 60 families refused to leave their homes in Mekarsari and Selapanjang subdistricts to make way for the construction of a 4.5-kilometer-long new road connecting Tangerang and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, despite frequent intimidation by municipal administration officials. They said they would leave if the administration made them reasonable compensation payments.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wife joins detained illegal banker
Wife joins detained illegal banker MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police in South Sulawesi have detained the wife of a cooperatives head who had earlier been arrested for jointly operating an "illegal bank" in the province's capital of Makassar. Nurjannah, a treasurer of the now-closed Serba Usaha Milik Bersama Cooperatives, had been declared a suspect along with her husband, H. Bustam, police said.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Senen station overwhelmed by thousands of travelers
Senen station overwhelmed by thousands of travelers Rendi A. Witular, and Leo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of would-be travelers queued early on Wednesday in Senen railway station to get train tickets to the provinces of Yogyakarta, Central Java and East Java. A number of would-be travelers in the station said that they had been waiting for tickets since 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday. By 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tommy calls in sick, but police are not buying it
Tommy calls in sick, but police are not buying it Damar Harsanto and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sudden illness of a big-name suspect is nothing new in this country's battered legal system. This time it is Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, until recently a fugitive for one year, who is also the son of former president Soeharto. "(I'm) sick, sick, sick a little bit sick," said Tommy, who, for two weeks has been a prisoner at the Jakarta Police Headquarters.
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Court acquits cybercrime suspect
Court acquits cybercrime suspect The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first man tried here for cybercrime walked free as the court stated that the Internet was a free medium which anyone could use as long as it did not inflict losses on others. The fact that the country does not have cybercrime law also became one of the considerations of the Central Jakarta District Court when on Monday it exonerated Tjandra Sugiono, 32, from all charges.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni Fiscal distress following the 1997-1998 crisis Part 1 of 2 Anwar Nasution Senior Deputy Governor Bank Indonesia Jakarta 2. Refugee -- Rejection of Afghan refugees sends mixed signals on policy 1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Rejection of refugees leaves questions The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo 3. Lanka -- New dawn in Lanka Chandrika must let Ranil function 1 x 34 48pt Bodoni JP/4/LANKA Ranil must be allowed to function OR The world is watching Sri Lanka The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
JFX ready to trade gold in January
JFX ready to trade gold in January Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) is ready to trade in gold by the end of January next year following a positive response to the commodity during the trade simulation period, JFX president Hasan Zein Mahmud announced on Wednesday. He said that gold as a commodity was the most ready to be traded at the JFX as it has a higher economic value than other commodities such as sugar, peanuts and plywood.
Thu, 13 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
SEALS storm S'pore-chartered ship
SEALS storm S'pore-chartered ship SINGAPORE: U.S. Navy SEALS stormed a Singapore-chartered container ship off the coast of Pakistan, handcuffing six crew members and injuring two, a spokesman for the shipping line said on Wednesday. The SEALS -- an elite Navy special forces group -- along with U.S. Marines who boarded later, were apparently scouring the ship for terrorists and illegal weapons but failed to turn up anything, the spokesman said. Early last Thursday the U.S.
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Residents furious over Sutiyoso's incompetence
Residents furious over Sutiyoso's incompetence Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso panicked over where to dump the city's garbage after the closure of the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi, people were furious over the incompetence of the city administration in handling the issue. "I pay fees to the subdistrict office for it to dispose of my household garbage regularly, so it must take it away," said Susilawati, a resident of Mampang, South Jakarta.