Archive: 19 December 2001
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Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Our deepest condolences on the passing of
Our deepest condolences on the passing of R.S. Martokoesoemo 85 years old the beloved father-in-law of our editorial staff member Hyginus Hardoyo. He died at 9:30 a.m on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, in Jakarta and will buried in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka, on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. Management and staff of The Jakarta Post
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Traditional markets still quiet, prices remain high
Traditional markets still quiet, prices remain high Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after the Idul Fitri celebrations on Tuesday, many traders at traditional markets had not yet opened up for business, despite the high demand from Jakartans for fresh vegetables and other staple foods. Only a few traders were open for business and they were lucky, as many buyers were willing to buy their goods at higher prices. The traders acknowledged that prices had soared due to limited supplies.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Papua students rally against autonomy package
Papua students rally against autonomy package R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Just four days before President Megawati Soekarnoputri is due to sign over the much-awaited Autonomy Law to Papuan elders in the Irian Jaya provincial capital of Jayapura, students in the country's easternmost province are already intensifying their protests against the proposal.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police extend Tommy's detention
Police extend Tommy's detention The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police extended on Tuesday Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's detention for another 40 days, following the expiry of the first 20-day detention. "Tommy has signed the document acknowledging the extension of his detention for 40 days," said Tommy's lawyer Elza Syarief. Elza said Tommy's detention was extended as police needed more time to question him.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
14 Ex-generals to join PPP
14 Ex-generals to join PPP The United Development Party (PPP), led by Vice President Hamzah Haz, will accord membership on 14 retired generals when it celebrates its 33rd anniversary on Jan. 5, 2002. It will be only nine days before reform-minded party cadres are expected to announce the establishment of a breakaway party.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government criticized over sectarian conflict in Poso
Government criticized over sectarian conflict in Poso Erik W. and Damar, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta The Institution for Development and Advocacy of Human Rights (LPS-HAM) in Palu, Central Sulawesi, has criticized the government and security authorities for having no strong commitment to stop the sectarian conflict that has claimed 141 human lives over the last two months in restive Poso.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
ID card raids planned
ID card raids planned JAKARTA: East Jakarta mayoralty will conduct ID card raids in certain parts of the mayoralty in anticipation of the influx that usually occurs after the Lebaran holidays. The raids will be conducted a week after Idul Fitri at bus stations, houses and boarding houses, as well as on the streets, spokesman of the East Jakarta mayoralty, Rusli Kahar, was quoted by beritajakarta.com as saying.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rights abuses remain rife in 2001
Rights abuses remain rife in 2001 Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights abuses involving the state remain rife as the economic crisis continues to batter Indonesia, a local human rights watchdog says. Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta), an affiliation of the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI), predicts that the situation will not improve next year.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 terrorists on Christians and their holy worship areas. "The police will involve Muslims and Christians to maintain the security over Christmas.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fares hike limit ineffective
Fares hike limit ineffective JAKARTA: Consumer protection organizations urged the government to scrap the 12 percent limit on increases in intercity bus fares during the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays. They said in a joint statement that bus operators always raised fares far higher than the maximum set by the government.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that some 27 percent of local products were not yet ready to compete in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which would start early next year.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
China calls for new ways to float state shares
China calls for new ways to float state shares Tiffany Wu, Reuters, Shanghai/Beijing China's stock market watchdog said on Tuesday, after Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji called for new ways to dispose of massive government holdings in listed firms, it was considering seven state-share selldown schemes.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore exports dismal, dark clouds to disappear soon
Singapore exports dismal, dark clouds to disappear soon Mantik Kusjanto, Reuters, Singapore Singapore suffered yet another slide in non-oil exports in November but the lower than expected fall pointed to better times ahead for the recession-hit economy. The trade-driven city state, reeling from the global economic slowdown and waning electronics demand even before the Sept.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.18
Rupiah Rates Dec.18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government told not to
Government told not to overburden Bank Indonesia 2. China China sets up insurer to help boost exports 3. LNG Pertamina submits bid to supply LNG to China 4. Taiwan Taiwan to hold Asia's first competitive 3G auction 5. EU EU protests over possible U.S. duties on uranium 6. Bank2 Top Japan banks don't need public funds: Group 7. Blum German Q4 growth to slow
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Battered SE Asian economies worsening
Battered SE Asian economies worsening Ruth Youngblood, Deutche PA, Singapore The battered economies of Southeast Asia, ricocheting from bad to worse amid crumbling demand from the United States, are clinging to glimmers of a tenuous recovery in 2002. The outlook for the trade-dependent countries hit by a global slowdown was not encouraging even before Sept.11, but the terrorist attacks on the region's biggest export destination rendered prospects far bleaker.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kaget Island needs serious attention
Kaget Island needs serious attention Umi Sriwahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin Kaget Island which was once known worldwide as a tourist destination in South Kalimantan for its proboscis monkey population, has been abandoned by tourists since all trees and bushes on the island have withered because of the prolonged drought in 1996.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
YLBHI caretakers set up
YLBHI caretakers set up JAKARTA: The Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) has established a caretaker team to prepare for the election of its executive board members within six months. Expanding the membership of the YLBHI board of patrons and establishing the supervisory board are also part of the caretakers' job, said caretaker chairman Irianto Subiyakto on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government told not to overburden BI
Government told not to overburden BI Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said its ability to share the burden of the allegedly abused emergency liquidity loans worth Rp 138.4 trillion (US$13.3 billion) was limited, and that demanding more meant the government would need to fill in the gap.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Shirt Torn in the Back
The Shirt Torn in the Back By Agung Mabruri The pressure to get by and provide for our daily needs had me and my wife Asih, just married for six months, racking our brains to figure out how to make some extra money. We discussed everything from opening a newspaper stand, a catering business or a small retail shop, weighing the pluses and minuses of each idea. But we stumbled when it came to finding the start-up capital.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fewer people join 2001 Idul Fitri exodus
Fewer people join 2001 Idul Fitri exodus Leo Wahyudi S. and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People had to struggle hard to get a ticket to celebrate Idul Fitri at their hometowns. Many also had to suffer for hours in traffic jams on their way home. But compared with last year, the number of people who participated in this year's exodus reportedly dropped by 50 percent. Last year, about 2.3 million people left the city at Idul Fitri. But this year, during the period from Dec.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto still in critical state
Soeharto still in critical state The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doctors looking after former president Soeharto conceded on Tuesday that despite showing signs of stabilizing, the 80-year- old remained in critical condition, and that they feared a potential multiorgan dysfunction.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Newmont denies role in toxic waste trade
Newmont denies role in toxic waste trade Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Nusa Tenggara-based copper mining firm PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara has denied allegations that it is involved in illegally trading toxic waste, particularly used oil. Anton Susanto, an executive of the company, said that his company had never been involved in any such illegal activity. "Our company always manages used oil and other toxic waste from mining activities according to the regulations.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 of Christmas and Idul Fitri, the penitentiary chief has said.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Akbar confident he won't stand trial
Akbar confident he won't stand trial The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public outrage and intense media scrutiny into the misuse of more than Rp 50 billion of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds is yet to send a chill down House Speaker Akbar Tandjung's spine. Akbar calmly said he saw no reason for the Attorney General's Office (AGO) to declare him a suspect in the alleged diversion of Rp 40 billion of the funds from Bulog to the Golkar Party he chairs. "What will be the reason to declare me a suspect?
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 3.36b for refugees in NTB
Rp 3.36b for refugees in NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The Ministry of Social Affairs has this month provided Rp 3.36 billion in humanitarian aid for 17,000 refugees in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), a local senior official said on Tuesday. "The assistance is the third installment.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb scare: Garuda Indonesia Flight GA408 was forced to return to
Bomb scare: Garuda Indonesia Flight GA408 was forced to return to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport just minutes after take-off Tuesday evening when airport officials received a telephone call claiming that there was a bomb onboard. After the plane landed safely, police evacuated all 280 passengers and began scouring the plane and all the luggage aboard. The exhaustive search was continuing at 9:30 p.m. with no bomb found so far.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Whither civil society?
Whither civil society? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people. In a sense, therefore, reform in Indonesia is a process by which the people will endeavor to reclaim their sovereignty and power from the state. Reform is to advance the cause of a "civil society".
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Papua students rally against autonomy package
Papua students rally against autonomy package or Papua students rally against autonomy R.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post Jayapura Just four days before President Megawati Soekarnoputri is due to sign over the much-awaited Autonomy Law to Papuan elders in the Irian Jaya provincial capital of Jayapura, students in the country's easternmost province are already intensifying their protests against the proposal.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mayor scrambles for explanation
Mayor scrambles for explanation BATAM, Riau: The mayor of Batam, Nyat Kadir, said on Tuesday that he did not know that a man who helped him and other officials welcome guests from Jakarta, was the boss of Sie Jie gambling in Batam. The Singaporean businessman, identified only as H, was seen among those greeting the important guests from Jakarta at Batam's Hang Nadim Airport. H even provided the guests with rooms at the Novotel Hotel and with luxury sedans to travel around the industrial city.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Saudi princess arrested for beating Indonesian maid
Saudi princess arrested for beating Indonesian maid Associated Press, Orlando, Florida Police arrested a Saudi princess at a luxury resort and charged her with felony aggravated battery for beating her Indonesian maid and pushing her down a flight of stairs. Princess Buniah al-Saud, a niece of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, was being held without bond at a county jail for beating Memet Ismiyati. The princess could receive 15 years in prison if convicted of the second-degree felony.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta garbage trucks resume dumping loads at Bantar Gebang
Jakarta garbage trucks resume dumping loads at Bantar Gebang Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Garbage trucks are once again transporting waste to the Bantar Gebang dump following the decision to reopen the site on Saturday, ending days of uncertainty about what to do with Jakarta's growing piles of waste.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Therapy aides Bell's palsy
Therapy aides Bell's palsy Dear Dr. Donya, I read The Jakarta Post dated Dec. 5 and was surprised that you had written about the same illness that my sister suffers from. Thank-you very much for sharing such information so that others are made aware of the malady. My sister's doctor had prescribed Lameson and Lapibal pills. The doctor said that Lameson was to destroy viruses and Lapibal was a strong dose of B-12 vitamin. What substances are contained in these medicines?
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Woman robbed on public bus
Woman robbed on public bus JAKARTA: Two men, one armed with a knife, robbed a woman on a public bus and escaped with the victim's gold necklace on Tuesday. The robbers and the victim boarded the bus outside the Senen train station in Central Jakarta. Just after the bus, carrying about 15 passengers, departed for Cimone, Tangerang, the two men approached the woman near the back of the bus. One of them suddenly pointed a knife at her, while the other snatched her necklace.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A bit off the beaten track
A bit off the beaten track Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Interesting places to go, good food to savor and comfortable places to stay are the main things that make any trip to a new place enjoyable and memorable. And Cirebon, a small coastal city in West Java, has them all. Only four hours drive from Jakarta, Cirebon boasts a fishing industry, a thriving harbor and trading activities. It is also popular for its rattan and batik products, and a wide array of local cuisine.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. 20 - 28, 2001 Jakarta Hilton proudly announces the arrival of visiting guest chef, Eric Momme'jac from the Quercy region of South West France.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Keep Depok neat and tidy
Keep Depok neat and tidy From Rakyat Merdeka After formally being declared an administrative city three years ago, Depok has seen rapid growth. One example is the Cinere area, which borders South Jakarta. Many of Cinere's residents, from street sweepers to top executives, can now earn their living in Jakarta. The result is Jl. Cinere Raya -- the access road only three kilometers long -- is every day densely packed with traffic.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. 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 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Traditional Performance TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Entertainment News 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Solo Pianist, every Morning, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Cascades Poolside Restaurant: Jazz Band, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Live music, Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday 9:30 p.m. * Mandarin Oriental, Majapahit Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Tel.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A Mild ad withdrawn
A Mild ad withdrawn From Suara Karya As the A Mild TV commercial depicting animal animation has led to mixed reaction among the print media, Ogilvy & Mather Indonesia has wisely decided to stop airing this TV commercial. We understand the decision taken by our member and greatly appreciate their attempt to prioritize etiquette and procedure over their own interest in marketing their A Mild products in Indonesia.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Police Chief to be replaced: Da'i
Jakarta Police Chief to be replaced: Da'i Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police Chief said on Tuesday that Jakarta Police Chief Comr. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb would be transferred to the post of chief inspector at the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), and would be replaced by Jakarta Deputy Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara. "The main reasons are organizational considerations," said Gen. Da'i Bachtiar following a ceremony marking the promotion of 22 senior police.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV charity is good but not accountable
TV charity is good but not accountable From Bisnis Indonesia With 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.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. So did Kurniati, 7, who lives in a small town of Kuala Enok, Indragiri Hilir, Riau. But their parents could not hide their sorrow eyes towards their happy-looking children, who "differ" from other kids because of their harelips.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001 Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other. Competition between local and international fashion brands still color the business. Designers have the opportunity to survive by catering to the upper-class market with its many consumers who are willing to spend.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
OPBF accepts BPPOPI's request for membership
OPBF accepts BPPOPI's request for membership The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Pacific and Orient Boxing Federation (OPBF) has accepted the government-sponsored Professional Sports Supervising and Controlling Body (BPPOPI) as the country's sole representative to the regional boxing organization.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto case: Legal authorities hide behind doctors' testimony
Soeharto case: Legal authorities hide behind doctors' testimony Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office and the Supreme Court appear hesitant to continue the trial of ailing former president Soeharto, preferring to hide behind his doctors' testimony. Soeharto has been accused of stealing US$571 million from the state by channeling money from seven charitable foundations that he chaired into businesses belonging to his family and associates.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is law on graft workable?
Is law on graft workable? Having been branded the third most corrupt country in the world, Indonesia has made a number of attempts during the post- Soeharto era to abolish its shamefully tarnished image. While there have been numerous public discussions on corruption involving experts in the field, there have been few results because the authorities have resisted change.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reports says 100 media staff killed in 2001
Reports says 100 media staff killed in 2001 Paul Ames, Associated Press, Brussels One hundred news media workers were feared killed around the world in 2001, the highest total for six years, the International Federation of Journalists said Monday. The IFJ report included one Indonesian journalist identified as Rusli Radja from Pena Lestari who was found dead in Aceh in February. The highest death toll was in the United States, mainly as a result of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV charity is good but not accountable
TV charity is good but not accountable From Bisnis Indonesia With 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.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina and BP submit bid to supply LNG to Guangdong
Pertamina and BP submit bid to supply LNG to Guangdong Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina and BP Indonesia, a subsidiary of British American giant BP Plc., officially submitted on Tuesday a joint bid to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China's Guangdong industrial province. Pertamina director general of oil and gas Rachmat Sudibyo said that the LNG would come from the Tangguh LNG project in Irian Jaya.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impression
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impression Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Sebastian Gunawan's annual show at the Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta in August was outstanding for two reasons. The presentation was extraordinary, with the plexiglass runway, bordered by two screens on each side, an ideal arrangement to show the 100 sparkling dresses before 1,500 guests, undoubtedly the most ever assembled for a fashion show in the capital.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon is popularly known as "Shrimp City", and sampling a wide range of tasty seafood is a must when visiting the city. The good news is that there is no limit to your options, starting out with sidewalk food stalls offering bargains for grilled shrimp, fish or crab. If money is no object, there are also several restaurants that serve delicious seafood.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flood submerges Surabaya during Idul Fitri
Flood submerges Surabaya during Idul Fitri SURABAYA: Floodwaters inundated several areas in downtown Surabaya, East Java, during Idul Fitri festivities on Sunday, leaving a number of vehicles stranded on city roads. The flooding, following a 30-minute deluge from 02:00 p.m., also forced local Muslims to stay at home during the post- Ramadhan celebrations. Areas submerged by the flood included Jl. Maj. Gen.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Warring parties head for peace talks in Malino
Warring parties head for peace talks in Malino Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar In the midst of a brutal religious war that has claimed thousands of lives over the last three years in Poso, Central Sulawesi, delegations from the two conflicting factions have arrived in Makassar on their way to Malino to hold peace talks and end the conflict.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government workers still in holiday mode
Government workers still in holiday mode Muningar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after Idul Fitri, most offices around the city had yet to resume daily activities on Tuesday as only a few employees had showed up for work. Office buildings in the business centers along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin, as well as City Hall in Central Jakarta, were quiet on Tuesday, an official workday.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 avenue. As the fire raged until 3 p.m.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Don't have too many expectations in life'
'Don't have too many expectations in life' Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s. Light to the point of verging on frothy, songs such as Burung Camar (The Seagull) and Didadaku Ada Kamu (In My Heart There's You) were distinguished by Vina's rich, one- of-a-kind voice, making her the Krisdayanti (without the flashy clothes and makeup) of her generation.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Habibie not linked to Kohl scandal: lawyers
Habibie not linked to Kohl scandal: lawyers Associated Press, Jakarta Former Indonesian President B.J. Habibie was not involved in a graft scandal linked to former German leader Helmut Kohl, his lawyer said Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The room was so crowded that hundreds of businessmen had to be turned away. Guests attending the dinner each had to pay Rp 1 million.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legal merger of IBRA banks to wait until mid-2002
Legal merger of IBRA banks to wait until mid-2002 Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would finalize the legal merger of the five banks under its supervision in six months' time or by mid-2002 at the earliest, but expected a preliminary deal on the merger this year. IBRA deputy chairman for the Bank Restructuring Unit (BRU) Soebowo Musa said a legal merger would take about six months after the signing of its preliminary deal.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Openness to criticism
Openness to criticism One of the keys to success is openness to input and criticism, which the present government demonstrates. This was at least apparent at a recent breaking of the fast gathering hosted by Vice President Hamzah Haz last Tuesday. The Vice President accepted criticism that the Megawati-Hamzah Haz government had not done much to improve the country's condition in the first four months of its term.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Revival of military command in Aceh risky
Revival of military command in Aceh risky Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The government must be extra careful with an Indonesian Military (TNI) plan to reestablish an Aceh-specific military command, or else the dialog to settle the lingering conflict in the province will be disrupted, an Acehnese figure says. Acehnese Ulemas' Consultative Assembly vice chairman Tengku Imam Syuja told the The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the plan needed thorough study.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT DI delivers pair of CN-235 planes to Korea
PT DI delivers pair of CN-235 planes to Korea Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), the state-owned aircraft manufacturer, delivered two of eight CN-235 aircraft ordered by the South Korean Air Force (ROKAF) on Tuesday. The two airplanes were given over by PTDI President Jusman S. Djamal to ROKAF Commander Maj. Gen. Lin Hak in a simple ceremony at the industry's plant in Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst
Rupiah may still rise on IBRA dollar-selling: Analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dollar-selling by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), amid slowing corporate demand for the foreign unit, may wedge the rupiah from its recent trading band this week to test the 10,000 level again, said one currency analyst. Director at PT Bank Buana Indonesia Pardi Kendy said demand for the U.S.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man killed by train
Man killed by train JAKARTA: A man was hit and killed by a train at Kebon Jeruk railway crossing in West Jakarta on Tuesday morning. The unidentified man, thought to be about 60 years old, sustained head and spinal injuries. His body was taken to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital by people who found his body at the crossing.--JP
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many ways, she is no different from other young single women with a rising career. But she's no ordinary woman in the country's political landscape, still primarily filled with men even with a woman president.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others
Some Jakartans celebrate the holidays by robbing others Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the Idul Fitri festivities, Muslims greeted each other, visited relatives and friends, and asked for forgiveness. But who could have expected that the "guests" at several places in Jakarta would be armed with guns and rob the hosts? Siswanto Jaya, 65, a resident of Jl.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Another round of China-Japan talks scheduled to solve trade dispute
Another round of China-Japan talks scheduled to solve trade dispute Agence France-Presse, Beijing China and Japan are to begin yet another round of talks in an attempt to solve a dragging eight-month long trade dispute, officials from both countries said Tuesday. The negotiations in Tokyo on Wednesday will come only two days before Japan is due to decide whether the temporary import restrictions on Chinese farming goods which sparked the row should be extended.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Office - 2x 20
1. Office - 2x 20 Government workers still in holiday mode 2. Garbage - 2x32 Jakarta garbage drivers resume dumping loads at Bantar Gebang 3. Market : 2x 25 Traditional markets still quiet, prices remain high 4. Police - 2x20 Jakarta Police chief to be replaced: Da'i 4. Tommy: 1x25 Tommy's detention extended
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF says export doubts cloud outlook for Asia
IMF says export doubts cloud outlook for Asia Agence France-Presse, Washington Asian economies are set for a grindingly slow recovery in 2002 and the outlook is clouded by uncertainty over demand for exports, the IMF said in a report Tuesday. Weak global growth in the wake of the Sept. 11 suicide attacks on U.S. targets was hampering trade-dependent economies in Asia, the IMF's revised World Economic Outlook report said. The downturn initially was driven by slower U.S.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
PKB -- A sad tale of a demoralized party
PKB -- A sad tale of a demoralized party Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just six months ago, the National Awakening Party (PKB) was at the forefront of national politics. But since its patriarch Abdurrahman Wahid fell from the presidency in July, it has been relegated to the fringes. The fall of Abdurrahman was followed by leadership conflicts within the PKB which have practically crippled the party that he co-founded in 1999. PKB has split.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI's media: Freedom or professionalism?
RI's media: Freedom or professionalism? Keith Loveard, News Editor, www.laksamana.net, Publisher, www.asiamad.com, Jakarta There is likely to be a hue and cry among the Indonesian media over statements by Syamsul Muarif, the State Minister for Information and Communication, that the Indonesian media is to be brought to order with the amendment of the Press Law with 37 new articles. The minister said that the amendments were required to prevent "excessive freedom of the press".
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tsinga village gets water reservoir
Tsinga village gets water reservoir Markus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants. Located some 100 kilometers, or a 15-minute helicopter flight, from Tembagapura, the reservoir took six months to complete.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Professionalism needed
Professionalism needed From Adil The annual exodus of holiday makers returning to their hometowns is now in full swing. Travelers are keen to get together with their families to celebrate Lebaran. Unfortunately, going home is not as easy as one might think. In fact, it is still very difficult to return home to celebrate this great religious holiday, even though the country has been independent for 56 years. The core problem is the difficulty in obtaining tickets.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb not behind building collapse
Bomb not behind building collapse CIREBON, West Java: A bomb did not cause of the collapse of the Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) building in the West Java town of Cirebon, police say. "Based on the results of investigations at the scene by police detectives, there is no evidence of a group of people having used an explosive device," Cirebon District Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Krido Sudibyo said on Tuesday. The building, on Jl.
Wed, 19 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mob burns meat factory in Bandung
Mob burns meat factory in Bandung BANDUNG: A mob of around 250 people from Sri Rahayu village in Cikancung subdistrict, Bandung, attacked and burned a house and a warehouse owned by private meat factory PT Dilamo whom residents accused of selling rotten beef. In the attack on Saturday evening, the mob also set fire to seven cars and four motorcycles parked at the factory owned by H. Hadi, 45, and Djoni, 39.