Archive: 15 December 2001
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Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Government poorer than people
Government poorer than people JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz acknowledged on Wednesday that the bulk of Indonesia's 213 million people are poor -- but added that the government was even poorer.When closing a course conducted by the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Hamzah said that the...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
People reclaiming pawned valuables
People reclaiming pawned valuablesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of pawning their valuables, most visitors to the Senen pawn house this year are there to reclaim their jewelry and electronic goods.According to Sofyan, the head of the pawn house in Central Jakarta, in contrast to last year, 60...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
JP/17/INDOSAT
JP/17/INDOSATState-owned international telephone operator PT Indosat will offer a 25 percent discount for customers using the service of international direct dialing 001 during Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Govt donates Rp 500m to Medan fire victims
Govt donates Rp 500m to Medan fire victimsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Visiting Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah gave Rp 500 million on Friday to more than 400 families whose homes were lost in a recent fire that destroyed a whole city neighborhood.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Gambir's info telephone number
Gambir's info telephone numberFrom Warta KotaOne of the senior officials of PT KAI, the Indonesian railway company has said that the company's best service would be given to train passengers, not limited only to those traveling.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Ramadhan Program 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Variety Show 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 2:00 News 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Documentary 4:30 Ramadhan Program 7:00 News 8:00 Lebaran...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Piles of rubbish starting to get up Jakartans' noses
Piles of rubbish starting to get up Jakartans' noses As garbage has not been collected for the last five days due to the closure of Bantar Gebang dump, residents here are complaining of the stench of rotting garbage and have been forced to manage their own household waste the best they can.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Govt reaches 91% of tax revenue target by end November
Govt reaches 91% of tax revenue target by end NovemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government had met 91.45 percent of its tax revenue target as at the end of November, a senior official of the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Laksamana wants top investor for BCA
Laksamana wants top investor for BCAThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The buyer of the government's majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) must be a strong and reputable bank able to help reinvigorate the country's weak banking industry, State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has said.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Prisoners riot in Bandung, several escape
Prisoners riot in Bandung, several escapeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Hundreds of prisoners at the Kebon Waru Penitentiary in Bandung, West Java, were involved in an extremely intense riot on Thursday, damaging the warden's office and smashing windows and other property inside the...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Closure of Bantar Gebang dumpsite
Closure of Bantar Gebang dumpsiteFrom Warta Kota Whoever expected that Bekasi's mayor would have the guts to stand up to Jakarta's governor Sutiyoso, who is physically bigger than he. Hats off to Bekasi mayor Nonon Sonthanie, who has succeeded in crushing the arrogance of Jakarta's city...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Usage of the decimal sign
Usage of the decimal sign I was interested in your correspondent Agnes Sawir's comments on the use of the decimal sign in Indonesia. Indonesia is a sovereign country with over 200 million citizens, the fourth most-populous in the world.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Despite rocketing prices people continue shopping
Despite rocketing prices people continue shoppingEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At traditional markets in the city, people, mainly housewives, continued to shop despite the inflated prices of up to 40 percent of almost all food stuffs.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Scavengers uncertain of their future
Scavengers uncertain of their futureAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike the days when Bantar Gebang was bustling with garbage trucks, Sutira, who has been a scavenger for four years at the site, sat gloomily in her makeshift home on Thursday.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No suits please, we're all workers
No suits please, we're all workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has ordered his staffers to stop wearing suits and a ties when reporting to work, even if they have formal functions to attend.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Formalization of 'syariah' feared to spark problems
Formalization of 'syariah' feared to spark problemsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious scholars and activists said on Friday that the inclusion of syariah (Islamic law) into formal legislation would be problematic because of various interpretations held among the Muslim community.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
11 killed, 35 missing as ferry sinks off Poso
11 killed, 35 missing as ferry sinks off PosoThe Jakarta Post, Ampana A ferry, carrying twice its maximum load of passengers, capsized in Tomini Bay off Central Sulawesi province, leaving at least 11 people dead and 35 others missing, authorities said.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni
2 X 20 48pt Bodoni Why autonomy is not well received by Papuans 2. Asia -- Asia gaining an international voice 1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Asia gaining an international voice Frank-Juergen Richter and Pamela Mar The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations -- Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah -- have decided that Idul Fitri, a festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, should be celebrated on Sunday Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No talk yet to help ailing Timah: Official
No talk yet to help ailing Timah: OfficialMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has yet to hold talks on how to curb rampant, illegal tin mining to prevent the state-owned tin company PT Timah from declaring bankruptcy, according to a senior official.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Pertamina yet to resolve fuel crisis
Pertamina yet to resolve fuel crisisNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Pertamina, the state-owned oil firm, said it would not supply kerosene to the southern part of Central Java to help resolve the crisis there until it was instructed to do so.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Silvera Taxi responds
Silvera Taxi responds Responding to complaints filed by visitors to Taman Rasuna apartments, particularly to a letter published in The Jakarta Post, we would like to give some clarification as follows: 1.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
1. TRASH: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 25
1. TRASH: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 25 Kretek and satay cannot keep Jakartan stench at bay 2. PRICES: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Despite rocketing prices people continue shopping 3. SCAVENGERS: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Scavengers uncertain of futures 4 PAWN: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 People reclaiming pawned...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Taxi 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Glass House 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Monster Inc 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Bounce 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Don't Say a Word 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15Senayan (Tel.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Semen Gresik sale deadline expires without deal
Semen Gresik sale deadline expires without dealBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government once again missed the deadline to sell a 51 percent stake in cement maker PT Semen Gresik to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV, as a Friday deadline for the sale expired without a deal.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Marines get new assignment in Maluku
Marines get new assignment in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In wake of an explosion that ripped through a passenger ferry, killing nine people and injuring dozens more, Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina has ordered the Marine Corps to escort ships and patrol seaports in the war-torn province.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Mega, Hamzah to hold open house
Mega, Hamzah to hold open house JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will open the State Palace on the first day of Idul Fitri to receive greetings from the public, according to a state announcement on Thursday.The event will be conducted on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Murder probe to put ties on track
Murder probe to put ties on track THAILAND: Officials are hoping that a revived investigation into the murder of four Saudi Arabians in Bangkok more than a decade ago will end a long period of hostility between the two kingdoms.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Govt, business need mutual trust
Govt, business need mutual trust Two dinners that took place here recently are worthy of comment. The first was held by the visiting premier of China, Zhu Rongji, and was attended by Indonesian businessmen from Jakarta and the regions.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Security beefed up ahead of holiday
Security beefed up ahead of holidayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security authorities have vowed to boost security in the capital on the eve of Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays in anticipation of a repeat of last year's Christmas bombing spree.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Central bank provides small change service
Central bank provides small change service JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has set up a pilot program in which members of the public can exchange their money for smaller change and coins.Some 18 posts have been opened around the city on Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Law No. 23/1959 allows the Maluku governor, among others,
Law No. 23/1959 allows the Maluku governor, among others, to make rulings necessary to restore security and order to order crackdowns by police and military officials on all places through general and special assignments to seize any material suspected of being used to disturb the peace to bar...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Splinter group to declare PPP Reformasi soon
Splinter group to declare PPP Reformasi soonAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) led by Vice President Hamzah Haz is on the brink of splitting in two.Younger activists are working toward a congress on Jan.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Special remission for inmates in E. Java
Special remission for inmates in E. Java MALANG, East Java: The Lowokwaru penitentiary management has submitted to the justice and human rights minister through the East Java regional office, a list of 630 convicts considered to be deserving of a special clemency in conjunction with the celebration...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Six nabbed for fake bank notes
Six nabbed for fake bank notes Bekasi Police arrested six people in three separate locations on Friday for their alleged role in the distribution of fake Rp 50,000 bank notes in the Greater Jakarta area.Chief of Bekasi Police, detective chief Adj. Comr.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No suits please, we're all workers
No suits please, we're all workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has ordered his staffers to stop wearing suits and a ties when reporting to work, even if they have formal functions to attend.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
No paper
No paper In observance of the post fasting Idul Fitri holiday, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Sunday and Monday. The Post will resume publication on Tuesday. -- Publisher
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak
Fire rages in downtown Pontianak PONTIANAK: A apparent electrical short caused a spark in one house in downtown that led to a massive fire at about 1:45 p.m. local time Thursday, burning to the ground at least 15 other houses and one shop on Gajah Mada boulevard and the adjacent Ismail Marzuki...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Akbar meets British envoy
Akbar meets British envoy JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung received on Thursday Sir Michael Jay, visiting British Permanent Under-Secretary-Designate from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, for a session of talks about democracy and terrorism.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Aceh legislators complain about Rp 25m bonus
Aceh legislators complain about Rp 25m bonus BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Each member of the Banda Aceh legislative council has reportedly received Rp 25 million in an annual bonus for Idul Fitri, but some of them have questioned it because it was not in accordance with the legislature's budget regulations.
Sat, 15 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...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Faulty novels found in Carrefour
Faulty novels found in CarrefourFrom KompasI 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...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performance* Traditional Performances Paradise of Priangan by Kabumi group, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 7 p.m., Dec. 22.Music and Entertainment* Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Arroyo sends special envoy to Malaysia
Arroyo sends special envoy to Malaysia PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo has dispatched a special envoy to Malaysia to arrange the handover of renegade Filipino Moro leader Nur Misuari to Manila, officials said on Friday.It is believed Misuari would be repatriated here around Christmas.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Homeless man killed by falling tree
Homeless man killed by falling tree BOGOR: A homeless man was killed and another was injured after they were hit by a falling tree near Bogor State Palace on Thursday afternoon.The falling canari (local variety of almond) tree also severely damaged four cars that happened to be passing along Jl.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
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...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Making calligraphy, an effective holiday pastime
Making calligraphy, an effective holiday pastimeAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Many students have no idea how to spend their time during the Ramadhan fasting month as they also have holidays. Some go on vacation with the whole family but others just hang out with their friends.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Akbar has yet to be declared a suspect: AG
Akbar has yet to be declared a suspect: AGTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors probing the 1999 graft scandal allegedly involving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Akbar Tandjung, say they have yet to declare the former state secretary a suspect.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Religious scholars back interfaith marriage
Religious scholars back interfaith marriageFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Planned reform in the civil registry system, particularly interfaith marriages, is gaining more ground with religious scholars throwing their weight behind it.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Gaikindo lowers 2002 car sales target
Gaikindo lowers 2002 car sales targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) on Friday said that the 2002 domestic car sales target would be revised to around 280,000 units, compared with the previous target of 340,000 units.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids at their village of Aur Sati in Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two played cheerfully in the neighborhood.
Sat, 15 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.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
IMF's prolonged role questioned: Some experts have voiced concern
IMF's prolonged role questioned: Some experts have voiced concern over the prolonged presence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its undermining of the Indonesian government's sovereignty in pushing its own economic reforms program.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Police officially become civilian force
Police officially become civilian force The National Police are now officially separate from the Indonesian Military. The bill on National Police affairs has been enacted by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
1. Ambon: 10 x 4 lines
1. Ambon: 10 x 4 linesMarines get new assignment in Maluku2. Bantuan:11 killed, 35 missing as ferry sinks off Poso3. Postal: 24 x 2 linesGunungkidul exiles send Rp 100m a day back home4. Minyak: 16 x 2 lines Pertamina yet to resolve fuel crisis 5.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia's two largest Muslim organizations -- Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah -- have decided that Idul Fitri, a festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, should be celebrated on Sunday Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
In emerging Asia, Forex reserves build confidence
In emerging Asia, Forex reserves build confidenceIsabel Reynolds, Reuters, Tokyo The huge foreign exchange reserves built up in Asia may eventually find more productive uses, but for now, after the 1997/98 currency crisis, many countries simply value the guarantee they provide, analysts said.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Hendropriyono criticized for his comments
Hendropriyono criticized for his commentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lt. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono, head of the State Intelligence Body (BIN), is reaping scathing criticism for his allegations that international terrorist groups were exacerbating the Christian- Muslim conflicts in Poso, Central...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Why autonomy is not well received by Papuans
Why autonomy is not well received by PapuansNeles Kebadabi Tebay, The Jakarta Post, Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy Following the death of Theys H. Eluay, a key Papuan independence leader, it remains doubtful whether Papuans will be willing to accept the bill on special autonomy for...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Rupiah Rates Dec. 14
Rupiah Rates Dec. 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,659.00 9,659.00 10,210.00 10,108.00Austrian schilling 1 692.43 626.98 663.26 656.12Australian dollar 1 5,523.49 5,000.46 5,290.82 5,232.91Belgian franc 1 236.19 213.87 226.25 223.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Gunungkidul exiles send Rp 100m a day back home
Gunungkidul exiles send Rp 100m a day back homeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Gunungkidul, known for its infertile land in a mountainous area in Yogyakarta province, has been flooded with postal money orders of more than Rp 100 million a day for the past few weeks in the lead up to Idul...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Idul Fitri exodus hits its peak
Idul Fitri exodus hits its peakThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual Idul Fitri exodus reached its peak on Friday as the number of people departing from bus terminals and railway stations for their respective hometowns increased sharply.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Jiang heads north on Myanmar tour
Jiang heads north on Myanmar tour MYANMAR: Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Friday traveled to Myanmar's historical site of Bagan before heading north to Mandalay, where a growing number of Chinese businesses are taking root.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Putting Humpty-Dumpty together again
Putting Humpty-Dumpty together againBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Is Indonesia, under Megawati's presidency, facing crisis? The answer is perhaps yes, based on the indicators identified below.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Asia gaining an international voice
Asia gaining an international voiceFrank-Juergen Richter and Pamela Mar, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore We have just come out of three big international summits of elites from business and government.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Evicting slum dwellers
Evicting slum dwellersFrom Forum KeadilanEvictions carried out by the city administration have been a cause of great concern, especially because they have been done in the name of city development. This eviction has sacrificed people at the grassroots level in order to make the city development...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Australia turns back RI boat
Australia turns back RI boat AUSTRALIA: Canberra said on Friday its navy had turned back an Indonesian fishing boat carrying 17 suspected illegal immigrants, the third such incident since Australia hardened its policy in August.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Malaysian nightspots open for business at Ramadhan
Malaysian nightspots open for business at RamadhanMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Just minutes after my arrival at Kuala Lumpur (KL), I was surprised to hear a tour guide announcing that tourists could still experience glittering nightlife during the fasting month of...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Govt, business need mutual trust
Govt, business need mutual trust Two dinners that took place here recently are worthy of comment. The first was held by the visiting premier of China, Zhu Rongji, and was attended by Indonesian businessmen from Jakarta and the regions.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Geometrical shapes always give ideas to painter Elisha
Geometrical shapes always give ideas to painter ElishaMehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Even though she pined to do little else but painting, Elisha was forced to study architecture. She went to Germany to finish her study thinking that, perhaps, architecture might help her to find a more...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Obituary
Obituary JAKARTA (JP): Founder and former chairman of the Indonesian Muslim Students Association (HMI) Ahmad Dahlan Ranuwihardjo died of heart and respiratory failure at Harapan Kita Cardiac Hospital late Thursday evening. He was 76 years old.Dahlan died on his birthday, Dec. 13.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas
E. Java police to step up security during Xmas SURABAYA: East Java provincial police chief Ins. Gen. Sutanto has called on Muslims and Christians to intensify their joint efforts to maintain security ahead of the Christmas holidays, which last year saw a spate of bomb attacks by suspected Muslim...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Tommy may be under detention for at least another 17 months
Tommy may be under detention for at least another 17 monthsTiarma Siboro and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If police and prosecutors keep their promise to execute the Supreme Court's legal opinion on Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's sentencing, former president Soeharto's youngest son...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
TV charity is good but not accountable
TV charity is good but not accountableFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWith the relentless difficulties afflicting our country over the past few years, a number of social activities have emerged, one of which is fund raising by private television stations.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Saturday
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Saturday Saturday Maghrib 6:05 p.m.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Bengkulu to build five large dams
Bengkulu to build five large dams BENGKULU: The South Bengkulu regency administration in Bengkulu plans get money from foreign donors to build five massive dams in 2002 to be used for irrigating some 18,700 hectares of farmland in the regency.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:MosquesIn celebrating Idul Fitri (Lebaran) Day 1422 H, Moslems in Jakarta are able to perform Ied Prayer at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 at several mosques including:* Istiqlal Mosque at Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3811708).
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Flaw in Police authority
Flaw in Police authorityFrom Forum KeadilanSince the separation of the National Police (POLRI) from the Indonesian National Military (TNI), a popular saying came into existence: "Police officers are in front and the military stands behind them.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Terrorist hunt must target non-Muslims also: Mahathir
Terrorist hunt must target non-Muslims also: MahathirAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Islamic nations would not support the international fight against terrorism if the only targets were Muslims, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday.
Sat, 15 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,...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Jayawijaya to pay Rp 12b for training
Jayawijaya to pay Rp 12b for training JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Jayawijaya administration has allocated Rp 12 billion for human resources development in the regency for the 2002 fiscal year to train young people in the regency.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Bantar Gebang to reopen soon: Sutiyoso
Bantar Gebang to reopen soon: SutiyosoAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the absence of a concrete agreement with the Bekasi mayoralty, Governor Sutiyoso expressed optimism on Friday that Bantar Gebang dump would be reopened soon.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Ban on regional borrowings extended
Ban on regional borrowings extendedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has extended a ban on borrowing by regional administrations until the end of 2002 to avoid a surge in public debt, the finance ministry declared on Friday.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Siemens books 40% rise in sales in Indonesia
Siemens books 40% rise in sales in IndonesiaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta German technology and mobile phone manufacturer Siemens recorded a 40 percent increase in its Indonesian sales of Rp 2.1 trillion (US$210 million) for the fiscal year ended Sept.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
IMF's prolonged role in Indonesia questioned
IMF's prolonged role in Indonesia questionedBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some experts have voiced concern over the prolonged presence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its undermining of the Indonesian government's sovereignty in pushing its own economic reforms program.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Britain seeks support for new govt in Afghanistan
Britain seeks support for new govt in AfghanistanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British government is seeking Indonesia's support for the transitional government in Afghanistan.Sir Michael Jay, visiting British Permanent Under-Secretary- Designate from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, said after...