Archive: 8 December 2001
88 articles found
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso seeks to limit migrants
Sutiyoso seeks to limit migrants JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso wants to issue new regulations limiting incoming migrants claiming many cause problems in the capital city. "Until now we can only ask the migrants not to come here and stay in Jakarta. But it's not effective. So there should be regulations to enforce this," Sutiyoso said on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
AIDS: Twisted view leads farmer to ruin
AIDS: Twisted view leads farmer to ruin Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartam never imagined such news could bring a hell that came close to ruining his life forever. Kartam's tragic story began eight years ago when police, the village leader and a doctor arrived at his home in Cibuaya, Karawang, West Java. The uninvited guests forced him and his family to take a blood test.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home Every year at around the time when the holy month of Ramadhan is about to come to a close, millions of Jakarta's residents start packing their baggage to make the journey home to their native towns or villages to share the joy of Idul Fitri, or Lebaran -- a genuine Indonesian word which literally means " to mark the end" (in this case, of the annual month-long fast that is prescribed by Islam) -- with their closest friends and family.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for all
Cafes: Comfortable weekend places for all Asniar Sahab Contributor The Jakarta Post Cafes have been growing fairly rapidly in Jakarta recently and have become a lifestyle choice. They are popping up most noticeably at shopping centers. Malls are no longer just shopping venues but also gathering places for teenagers, who go there to enjoy the atmosphere of cafes instead of shopping. There are a variety of cafes, which offer various delicacies besides coffee and tea from different countries.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises $300m in partial sale of Telkom
Govt raises $300m in partial sale of Telkom Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sold 11.9 percent of its shares in the publicly-listed telecommunications company PT Telkom at Rp 2,600 (about US$0.25) a share through a block sale transaction, Telkom said in a statement on Friday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women win human rights honor
Women win human rights honor Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Woman activists Suraiya Kamaruzzaman and Ester Jusuf Purba have been declared the joint winners of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award. Todung Mulya Lubis, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights Studies (Yapusham), said during a media conference on Friday that both Suraiya and Ester had dedicated their lives to defending the rights of Indonesian women.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Victim of hoodlums
Victim of hoodlums From Bisnis Indonesia On Dec. 2, I took a Blue Bird taxi -- No A493 -- from Slipi to Plaza Indonesia via Kebon Kacang area. When we were in the heavily-congested Jl. Tanah Abang, three men, all wearing hats, rapped on the window near the driver, trying to force it open. Instead of keeping the window shut tight, the driver immediately opened the window and let the people rob me. One of them threatened me, saying: "Give us a hundred! Hurry! Do you want to die?
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legal loopholes haunt Tommy's investigation
Legal loopholes haunt Tommy's investigation Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the euphoria over Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's arrest settles, the burning question now is whether police, and eventually prosecutors, will have a water-tight case to bring against him. Experience over the past three years has shown that the bigger the name, the more complex the crime and the greater the loopholes.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
At night, close your ears
At night, close your ears In Jakarta, the hurly burly national capital, the virtue of politeness seems to have been gradually driven to the outskirts. The humming tune of Muslims glorifying the name of God every evening during this holy month of Ramadhan is drowned out by the deafening explosions of firecrackers.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 800m robber shot in Cepu
Rp 800m robber shot in Cepu SEMARANG: One of the four criminals who attempted to snatch Rp 800 million from employees of the state-owned forestry company PT Perhutani in Cepu, Blora regency, was shot dead by the local police. The criminal, identified as Hari Prayogo, 35, of Kemloko Legi, Baron district, Nganjuk regency, East Java, was shot when he along three others tried to rob the Perhutani employees who were entering their office in the town on Wednesday. Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Brantas River: One of most successful projects
Brantas River: One of most successful projects The comprehensive development of Brantas River Basin is one of the most successful projects in Indonesia. Due to the construction of Dams and Barrages, Surabaya has become safe against flood disasters. And the electricity generated by hydraulic power plants could have changed Surabaya into an industrial city.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Ford-Kissinger-Soeharto conspiracy doomed E. Timor
The Ford-Kissinger-Soeharto conspiracy doomed E. Timor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The following are excerpts of the transcript of discussion between Presidents Gerald Ford and Soeharto in Jakarta on Dec. 6, 1975, taken from a telegram message sent by the American Embassy in Jakarta to the State Department in Washington. Present at the meeting were State Secretary Henry Kissinger, U.S.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Official to be dismissed for failing to take out the trash
Official to be dismissed for failing to take out the trash Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Bekasi mayoralty's decision to close the Bantar Gebang garbage dump, the Jakarta administration appears set to fire the head of the City Sanitation Agency Saksono Soehodo for failing to manage the city's refuse problem.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years
Pertamina will lose dominance in next two years What will happen to Pertamina after the introduction of the new oil and gas law remains uncertain, although the state oil and gas company says it is ready to compete in a free market. Uncertainty also still shrouds the fate of existing production sharing contracts (PSC), signed by Pertamina with either local or foreign oil and gas companies prior to the new law being approved.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt won't seek to solve KPC dispute through arbitration
Govt won't seek to solve KPC dispute through arbitration The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will not go to international arbitration to resolve the protracted dispute over the divestment of a 51 percent stake in coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) as it sees little chance of winning the case, a senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri, Xmas travelers begin to leave Jakarta
Idul Fitri, Xmas travelers begin to leave Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays draw near people have started to leave the capital to head back to their hometowns across the country. The early travelers are usually those who travel by sea as they are going the longest distance. In the past few days, railway stations were also packed, both with passengers and those wanting to buy tickets. Intercity bus terminals here remained busy as usual.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Tommy -- 1x34
1. Tommy -- 1x34 Closing all loopholes on Tommy's cases 2. Bulog --- 2x22 Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fight 3. telkom (1 x 41) Govt raises $300m in partial sale of Telkom
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
KAI and West Java step up security for rail traffic
KAI and West Java step up security for rail traffic Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon On the eve of the Idul Fitri holiday and Christmas, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the state-owned railway company, has launched a joint effort with West Java authorities against an increase of sabotage and vandalism of local railway traffic.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette makers capitalize on ASEAN free trade, plan to expand
Cigarette makers capitalize on ASEAN free trade, plan to expand P. Parameswaran, Agence-France Presse, Manila Cigarette manufacturers are finding a new haven in Southeast Asia as they take advantage of a regional free trade plan which shields them from steep tobacco taxes and high production costs.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corporate Briefs
Corporate Briefs PT Gudang Garam, the maker of Indonesia's most popular clove cigarette, has reached an agreement with Reemtsma Zigaretten Fabriken GmbH of Germany to set up a joint distribution company, the state-run Antara news agency reported on Friday. PT Gudang Garam will be the majority owner of the joint venture, which will act as a distributor of Reemtsma brand cigarettes on Indonesia's domestic market, said the company's corporate secretary Heru Budiman.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec. 7
Rupiah Rates Dec. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
More shopping malls open in Jakarta, and Botabek
More shopping malls open in Jakarta, and Botabek At least three shopping malls in Jakarta and surrounding areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Botabek) began operating during the third quarter of this year. The new malls include ITC Fatmawati in South Jakarta, Mal Ramayana in Celeduk, and the first flour of Plaza Pondok Gede, both in Botabek area.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. BOJONG: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9
1. BOJONG: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Bogor rejects garbage plan 2. GARBAGE: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Official to be dismissed for failing to take out the trash 3. POLICE: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Police detective chief replaced 4. MULTA: 30 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 22 Teachers reject move 5. DEMO: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 23 Nurses stage protest
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tachers reject move
Tachers reject move Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six teachers of state junior high school No.3 in Cileduk, Tangerang, said they would file a lawsuit against their headmaster for illegally trying to transfer them to other schools. Prior to filing the lawsuit with the State Administrative Court, the six teachers, R.Latifah HS, Dani. H, Rahmah, Marsono, Baharudin and Suhaeni were trying to seek a settlement at the municipal human resources department office (BKD) on Friday. "Tahya S.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
ABB to lead $65m project in Indonesia
ABB to lead $65m project in Indonesia A consortium led by power and technology company ABB Ltd. has signed a US$65 million contract with the Indonesian government to build a 309 kilometer power line on the main island of Java, ABB said Friday. ABB said its portion of the contract is worth about $32 million. The company will lead the consortium and provide engineering, design, project management, supply management and logistics.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI and Australia to work together on dumping
RI and Australia to work together on dumping The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen anti-dumping cooperation, head of the Indonesian Committee on Anti-Dumping (KADI), Rizal Arwin, said in Canberra on Friday. "Australia has agreed to help train Indonesian anti-dumping investigators and share information with them," Arwin said as quoted by Antara.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bu Kasur objects to ad cartoon
Bu Kasur objects to ad cartoon JAKARTA: A cigarette advertising campaign featuring cartoon characters has been criticized by parents and educationists who believe the commercial could encourage children to smoke. The Sampoerna cigarette ad, featuring various animal cartoons dancing to simple music, is aired on local television stations at any time of the day. Billboards also form part of the campaign.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sporting links to boost Indonesia-Portugal relations
Sporting links to boost Indonesia-Portugal relations Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Portugal is offering Indonesia its expertise and experience in sports in a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between the two countries on a people-to-people level. The offer was conveyed by Portuguese Sports and Youth Minister, Jose Lello, during his three-day visit to Indonesia, where he met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Indonesian sports officials.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam minimum wage hike gets mixed reaction
Batam minimum wage hike gets mixed reaction Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam A five percent increase in the minimum wage in Batam has sparked mixed reactions from employers, local authorities, labor unions and workers. Netty Herawaty, chairwoman of the local chapter of the Federation of All-Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI), said she regretted the low hike in the minimum wage that would certainly put workers in a worse condition.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes
A land of time-honored traditions and rapid lifestyle changes What do many Indonesians have in mind when they think of the United Arab Emirates? Its oil? Sand? Dates? Football? Emirates airline? The teasing prices at its airport duty-free shops? Or simply as one of the richest countries in the world? Many of us might not know, for example, that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of seven emirates, or principalities.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fight
Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fight Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar Party politicians vowed on Friday to intensify their efforts to block a move to set up a House of Representatives' committee of inquiry to probe party chief Akbar Tandjung's alleged involvement in a Rp 40 billion financial scandal.
Sat, 08 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.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home Every year, at around the time Ramadhan comes to an end, millions of Jakarta residents begin packing their bags to make the annual pilgrimage to their native towns and villages. Once there, they experience the joy of Idul Fitri, or Lebaran (an Indonesian term meaning " to mark the end") of the month-long fasting period prescribed by Islam, in the company of their closest friends and family.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Timor -- 3x15
1. Timor -- 3x15 U.S. okayed RI's E. Timor invasion in '75: Documents 2. Cigarete -- 2x24 Cigarette makers capitalize on ASEAN free trade, plan to expand 3. Transcript -- 2x24 The Ford-Kissinger-Soeharto conspiracy doomed E. Timor 4. Copyright -- 2x24 Copyright treaty for internet authors set to go next March
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy and integrity
Autonomy and integrity From Gamma The central government should not be afraid of the proportional distribution of finances between the central and regional administrations in the implementation of regional autonomy and special autonomy. Autonomy should be implemented smoothly so that the regions are able to improve and develop faster in accordance with their capability as well as their pluses and minuses.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Campaign to promote tolerance and peace
Campaign to promote tolerance and peace Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local pacifists have embarked on a campaign to show the world that most Indonesians are tolerant, moderate and peace-loving. They will collect 10,000 signatures from people who reject religious extremism, and support efforts to keep national integrity by strictly peaceful means.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Raids on prostitutes
Raids on prostitutes From Warta Kota On Dec. 1 at around 1 a.m. I saw several security officers of the city administration, accompanied by policemen, rounding up prostitutes on Jl. Hayam Wuruk. Not many were caught on this occasion, although, based on my daily observations, there are many prostitutes who roam this area, often in large groups. Perhaps on that particular morning, they had known of the raid well in advance, as many had gone into hiding.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home Every year, before the holy moth of Ramadhan comes to an end, millions of Jakarta residents begin packing their bags to make the annual pilgrimage to their native towns and villages to share the joy of Idul Fitri, or Lebaran with their closest friends and family. Unlike Idul Fitri, which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world, mudik is an age-old Indonesian tradition. Millions of Indonesians -- both in Jakarta and in other provinces -- uphold this tradition.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik employees oppose sale
Semen Gresik employees oppose sale Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of employees of the state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik staged a peaceful demonstration on Friday at the Tuban regency administration in East Java to garner support to oppose the planned sale of the company to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV. Company labor union chief Tjipto Sumarsono, who led the demonstration, was quoted by Antara as saying that if the government declined to drop the plan by Dec.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP forces kill 11 rebels, 17 U.S. advisers arrive
RP forces kill 11 rebels, 17 U.S. advisers arrive Agencies, Isabela, Philippines Philippine special forces troops on Friday killed 11 members of the Abu Sayyaf, a Moro guerrilla group holding an American couple hostage on a southern island, officials said. Troops from the Light Reaction Company, a crack special forces team trained by the U.S. military, tracked down a band of Abu Sayyaf men on the outskirts of Isabela town and killed 11 of them in a 15-minute gunfight, Lt. Gen.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Relax rules to attract more tourists
Relax rules to attract more tourists The Star, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur With the world economy in a spin and demand for exports dropping considerably, there are few sources left for governments to earn foreign exchange and provide employment opportunities. Yet an excellent way to do this is through tourism. Though the attacks of Sept. 11 have dampened people's enthusiasm for travel, there are still lots of prospects in this area.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing
Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing TANGERANG: Thousands of fishermen in the northern coastal area of Tangerang regency in Banten province have been forced to attempt to find alternative incomes as strong seasonal winds continue. HM. Noor Ali, the district head of Kosambi, where most of the fishermen live, said the winds meant the fishermen could not meet their everyday needs. "We're very concerned with their condition," he told Antara here on Wednesday.
Sat, 08 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.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Tommy -- 1x34
1. Tommy -- 1x34 Battle of loopholes begin in Tommy's case 2. Bulog --- 2x22 Golkar bobs and weaves but foes ready for a long fight 3. telkom (1 x 41) Govt raises $300m in partial sale of Telkom
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police launch special security operations
Police launch special security operations JAKARTA: Jakarta police will start conducting "Ketupat" and "Lilin" 2001 operations on Thursday to ensure security ahead of the Islamic post-fasting holiday of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, officials said Wednesday. The operations would include seizing ticket scalpers at bus terminals and train stations, according to Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam, a police spokesman.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal VOIP operators get ultimatum
Illegal VOIP operators get ultimatum JAKARTA: The government has given unlicensed Internet telephone operators until May 31, 2002 to cooperate with licensed operators or be shut down. The warning was issued Thursday by Tulus Rahardjo, director of telecommunication development, while addressing a seminar on Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) in Jakarta.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
No politicking behind reshuffle: IBRA Chief
No politicking behind reshuffle: IBRA Chief Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The reshuffling of top officials at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) was to prepare for the meeting of tougher targets next year, said IBRA chief I Putu Gede Ary Suta on Friday, as he dismissed rumors of politicking being behind the move.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt foils log smuggling attempt, detains vessels
Govt foils log smuggling attempt, detains vessels Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has managed to foil a log smuggling attempt in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan, and detained three foreign- flagged ships that were to have been used to transport the wood, Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarim said. The three vessels were caught red-handed loading logs on Nov.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Search goes on for Theys' missing driver
Search goes on for Theys' missing driver R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Aristoteles Masako, who witnessed the kidnapping of his former employer, Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluway, is still missing. Police in Irian Jaya have been unable to locate the former driver of Theys, who disappeared on the night of the alleged kidnapping. Local police admitted that they had been unable to locate Aristoteles soon after a police team returned from Papua New Guinea on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., until Dec. 31. * Painting Returning to the Work Ethic II, Galeri Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel. 71790008), 10 a.m.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea kills 11 in Aceh
Diarrhea kills 11 in Aceh A diarrhea outbreak has hit the strife-torn province of Aceh, claiming six more human lives early this week, local health officials say. "The epidemic has spread to Jaya and Sampoeniet sub-districts. The six died on Wednesday and Thursday while 42 others are still undergoing intensive medical treatment in several public health centers in the province," the head of the West Aceh health office, Ibnu Hajar, said here Thursday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
State of emergency in Poso on hold: Police
State of emergency in Poso on hold: Police Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says security condition in Poso, Central Sulawesi, has been improving and therefore there is no urgent need to impose a state of emergency in the conflict- stricken area. But he also said that more troops and police personnel would be deployed to Poso and its surrounding areas to put an end to religious clashes that have beleaguered the regency since 1999.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lack of clear strategy hampers IT development
Lack of clear strategy hampers IT development Alexander Rusli, Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Indonesia So far the government seems indecisive in determining its vision regarding information technology and telecommunications. The new ministry must be able to answer the question: In what areas should the government push the growth of this sector? We have witnessed a surging global growth in information communications and technology (ICT) investment in the past three years.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Crude oil and gas production for September 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Crude oil/bpd Natural gas/mscfd ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pertamina 86,000 - Contractors Amerada Hess 131 3,761 bp ONWJ/bp ARBNI 40,965 330,809 Caltex Pacific Indonesia 615,171 184,567 Conoco 41,793 54,567 Exspan (Nusantara) Kalimantan 7,180 39,806 Exspan (Nusantara) Sumatera 79,858 68,509 ExxonMobil Oil - 482,033 EE EPIC (Sengkang) Pty.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gambang Kromong, the jazz band of Betawi
Gambang Kromong, the jazz band of Betawi ------------------- Ida Indawati Khouw The Jakarta Post Jakarta ------------------- At weekends, rumah kawin (wedding halls) lining the roads in the Chinese peranakan areas of Tangerang (peranakan being the offspring of marriages between ethnic Chinese and those from other ethnic groups), such as Sewan, Kampung Melayu and Rawa Kucing, are filled with the music of energetic orchestras.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Most hookers from 2 parent families'
'Most hookers from 2 parent families' SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The local office of the Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association (PKBI) has conducted a survey of 75 girl prostitutes and come up with a result that 68 percent of them are from respectable families. Director of PKBI East Kalimantan chapter, Sumadi Atmodiharjo, said here on Wednesday that the result was shocking as it was contrary to the popular belief that girl prostitutes come from broken families.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Suspected World Bank aid leak in N. Sumatra
Suspected World Bank aid leak in N. Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan World Bank officials have asked North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin to investigate the alleged embezzlement of Rp 276.5 million as part of its financial assistance package to eight regencies in the province.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police say Poso needs no emergency state: National Police Chief
Police say Poso needs no emergency state: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says security condition in Poso, Central Sulawesi, has been improving and therefore there is no urgent need to impose a state of emergency in the conflict-stricken area.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police detective chief replaced
Police detective chief replaced Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adang Rochjana was replaced as chief detective of the Jakarta Police on Friday, a week after his success in arresting fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. The senior commander was glassy-eyed as he talked to reporters after the hand-over ceremony, "You can tell from the way I look how I feel.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rini to present Indonesia fund in New York
Rini to present Indonesia fund in New York The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi said that she would present the concept of the Indonesian Recovery Fund (IRF) at a meeting with international financial institutions in New York in January next year to invite the institutions to invest. "I am optimistic that the IRF will be established in January and financed by international financial institutions," she was quoted by Antara as saying.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
People's tribunal for Buloggate II?
People's tribunal for Buloggate II? From Koran Tempo It's really interesting to read Tempo weekly's Nov. 19 and Nov. 25 editions, which deal exhaustively with the "moral integrity" of Akbar Tandjung, chairman of the Golkar Party and House Speaker, now implicated in the Bulog scam, involving Rp 40 billion. Part of a string of evidence, a receipt published in Tempo is proof that Akbar and his party have been playing tricks.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trucker prosecuted for illegal logs
Trucker prosecuted for illegal logs BENGKULU: Prosecutor R. Radjagukguk has demanded eight months in jail and a fine of Rp 250,000 for Ali, 26, a truck driver who was arrested for transporting illegal timber last October. The prosecution was unveiled before a panel of judges presided by Andi Budiman. The prosecutor believed Ali violated Law No. 41/1999 on forestry. It was learnt during the trial that local police stopped Ali on Thursday Oct.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three more dead as Aceh raids intensify
Three more dead as Aceh raids intensify Ibnu Mat Noor The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh At least three people were killed as military and police intensified operations in Aceh ahead of a commemoration, which has caused anxiety among villagers, the military said on Sunday. The heightened assaults come as security forces anticipate planned celebrations by separatists to observe their unrecognized independence which falls on Dec. 4.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
House approves budget revision
House approves budget revision The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget commission has approved the 2001 revised state budget which sees a slightly wider deficit. The government proposed the revision earlier this week, one month before the budget year ends on Dec. 31, due to the weakening rupiah, higher inflation and rising interest rates.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angkasapura lays on 58 additional flights
Angkasapura lays on 58 additional flights TANGERANG: To anticipate increased domestic air travel ahead of the Idul Fitri celebrations, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator, PT. Angkasapura II, has laid on 58 extra flights serving domestic destinations. Angkasapura staffer Andang SN told the press on Friday that the additional 58 flights would serve various local destinations, including Semarang, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar and Manado.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing
Thousands fishermen fail to go fishing TANGERANG: Thousands of fishermen in the northern coastal area of Tangerang regency in Banten province have been forced to attempt to find alternative incomes as strong seasonal winds continue. HM. Noor Ali, the district head of Kosambi, where most of the fishermen live, said the winds meant the fishermen could not meet their everyday needs. "We're very concerned with their condition," he told Antara here on Wednesday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
WBC 'awards' Indonesia six-month ban
WBC 'awards' Indonesia six-month ban Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Boxing Council (WBC) has issued a six-month ban on Indonesian boxers from taking part in international tournaments due to the high incidence of boxing-related deaths, which has seen five casualties in the past 18 months. The decision was taken during the council's convention, which was concluded in Pattaya, Thailand, on Thursday. More than 500 representatives from 50 countries attended the four-day meeting.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nurses stage protest
Nurses stage protest The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 100 nurses of Cikini private hospital held a demonstration on Friday, demanding the hospital management increase their salaries and take legal action against a corruption case in the hospital. The demonstration, which proceeded for about two hours in front of the hospital, was held peacefully and did not disrupt hospital services or traffic into and out of the hospital.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gambang Kromong, the beats of Betawi jazz
Gambang Kromong, the beats of Betawi jazz Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At weekends, rumah kawin (wedding halls) lining the roads in the Chinese peranakan areas of Tangerang (peranakan being the offspring of marriages between ethnic Chinese and those from other ethnic groups), such as Sewan, Kampung Melayu and Rawa Kucing, are filled with the music of energetic orchestras.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
2. Pakis (4 x 16)
2. Pakis (4 x 16) IMF approves US$1.3b soft loan for Pakistan 3. Belum1 (2 x 18) House approves budget revision 4. Argent (1 x 40) Argentina heads for bankruptcy as aid cut off 5. Belum2 (2 x 18) RI and Australia to work together on dumping
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor faces investigation for alleged blackmail
Prosecutor faces investigation for alleged blackmail Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office will grill one of its prosecutors, Harun Al Rasyid, for allegedly attempting to blackmail a suspect in a Rp 4.6 billion corruption case. Harun is suspected of trying to extort Achmad Ruskandar, former deputy chief of finance to the State Logistics Agency (Bulog). "We hope the questioning will be completed by next week," said Achmad Lopa, a Junior Attorney General, said.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. okayed RI's E. Timor invasion in '75: Document
U.S. okayed RI's E. Timor invasion in '75: Document By Jim Wolf, Reuters, Washington U.S. President Gerald Ford and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger gave then Indonesian strongman Soeharto the green light for the 1975 invasion of East Timor that left perhaps 200,000 dead, according to previously secret documents made available on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bogor reject garbage plan
Bogor reject garbage plan Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Bogor residents raised strong objections on Friday to the city's plan to dump their garbage in the Bogor area, over fears of environmental damage. "Our water will be polluted, and they have not discussed the issue with local residents. Many will oppose the plan," said 38- year-old Sudarma, a resident of Bojong village. The local council also backs the people.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
New dump sites yet to be prepared
New dump sites yet to be prepared As the closure of the city's main refuse disposal site at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi nears, the city administration is currently scrambling for new locations, while officials at most of the appointed sites said they had yet to make preparations.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Telecom to invest US$280m in Asia
Singapore Telecom to invest US$280m in Asia Agence France Presse, Singapore Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. said it will invest US$280 million over three years to provide an integrated communications and data storage service across Asia after launching a Japanese service Friday. SingTel, which made key acquisitions in Australia and Indonesia this year, said it will invest $9 million for a service in Japan.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Trade (4 x 12)
1. Trade (4 x 12) U.S. President has stronger authority to negotiate deals 2. Opec (2 x 21) Oil on the slide as OPEC deal still proving elusive 3. Singte (2 x 16) Singapore Telecom to invest US$280m in Asia 4. WTO (2 x 16) 'China to be stronger than in past decade' 5. ABB (3 x 10) ABB to lead $65m project in Indonesia
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Saturday Maghrib 6:01 p.m. Sunday Imsak 3:58 a.m. Subuh 4:08 a.m.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina, Riau to take over CPP block next year
Pertamina, Riau to take over CPP block next year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and the province of Riau to set up a joint venture to take over the operation of the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) block from American firm PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in February next year, a senior official of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced on Friday.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Press Council asks to handle disputes
Press Council asks to handle disputes Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Executive director of the Press Council Lukas Luwarso expressed disagreement on Friday over the government's plan to involve the National Police in handling any press outlet considered to be damaging public interests. Lukas said any member of the public who are prejudiced by press reports should bring the case to the Press Council without involving the police.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. WB: 10 x 4 lines Suspected World Bank aid leak in N. Sumatra 2. KAI: 20 x 2 lines: KAI and West Java step up security for rail traffic 3. Gagal: 16 x 2 lines: Theys' driver still missing 4. Batam: 10 x 4 lines: Batam minimum wage hike gets mixed reaction 5. Serbu: 24 x 2 lines Police attack Military Police barracks in Indramayu 6. Diare: 24 x 1: Diarrhea outbreak kills 11 in Aceh
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Lack of clear strategy
Lack of clear strategy hampers IT development Alexander Rusli Lecturer Faculty of Computer Science University of Indonesia 2. Mideast -- After Kandahar the Middle East must top the agenda 1 x 32 48pt Bodoni Mideast peace must now top agenda Martin Woollacott Guardian News Service London 3. Tourist -- Relax immigration rules to attract more tourists 1 X 34 36pt Bodoni Relax rules to attract more tourists The Star Asia News Network Kuala Lumpur
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Habibie questioned in Germany
Habibie questioned in Germany JAKARTA: Two prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office left for Germany on Friday to question former president B.J. Habibie over the alleged misuse of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) in funds from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), a report said.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Diamonds, best of all gems
Diamonds, best of all gems Fabian H. Chandra, Gemologist, Jakarta Answering the seemingly simple question, 'What kind of gems are found in Indonesia?', is actually quite difficult. There are lots of them but the most important are diamonds, pearls, opals, quartzes and chalcedonies. Still, the best and most expensive is the diamond, particularly the pink diamond. This is similar to the sort found in the Argyle diamond mines in Australia's Northern Territory.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
On Bantar Gebang dump
On Bantar Gebang dump From Media Indonesia After reading articles on waste in several papers, I am beginning to realize that waste is not something to be trifled with. As a matter of fact, waste is not just stinking garbage but is also something of value, capable of providing many people with a source of income and at the same time of creating a maze of problems.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
CIREBON, West Java: Local police shot eight alleged criminals
CIREBON, West Java: Local police shot eight alleged criminals who are suspected to have committed numerous crimes in Sumber village over the weekend in the process of arresting them. None of the injuries incurred were deemed to be life- threatening. The eight suspects, identified only as Ae, Bd, KH, GB, UJ, DI, OE and PO, were shot while apparently attempting to resist arrest. Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police attack military police office in Indramayu
Police attack military police office in Indramayu Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Dozens of police from Indramayu Police precinct in West Java pelted on Thursday the military police office in Indramayu to protest the arrest of First Insp. Jhonson, chief of Sliyeg Police subprecinct, announced a local military official. Lt. Col.
Sat, 08 Dec 2001, 00:00 WIB
New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protests
New oil and gas law goes ahead despite protests Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite opposition from some oil-rich provinces and nationalist oil experts, the new oil and gas law is likely to go ahead and become effective next year. The law was endorsed by the House of Representatives in October this year, but its enforcement still requires the President's approval.