Archive: 8 September 2001
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Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Jasa Marga to sell new toll vouchers
Jasa Marga to sell new toll vouchers JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga has announced that it would sell new vouchers with an extended validity from one month to three months, starting in October.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Askes' service unsatisfactory
Askes' service unsatisfactoryFrom Pikiran RakyatMy relative and his wife are both civil servants and holders of state health insurance scheme (Askes) cards. He is on the fourth wage scale and his wife is on the third.His wife underwent medical treatment as an in-patient at Al- Islam hospital on Jl.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
[i]Fuel consumption continues to increase, generating a heavier
Fuel consumption continues to increase, generating a heavier burden of subsidy. A subsidy reduction, therefore, becomes more compelling ... ... there is a need to reinforce the principles of administering natural resources ...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
JP/8/Apart
JP/8/ApartApartments are more affordable than you think JAKARTA (JP): Many expatriates begin their lives here in Jakarta in a kost. While the reason for this is often monetary constraints, there is also the oft-cited reason of wanting to get to know Indonesians; to throw themselves into the hustle...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Mega fashion style
Mega fashion style As soon as Ibu Megawati returned from her tour of nine ASEAN countries she was immediately bombarded with criticism concerning, what else, the outfits she wore as an ambassador, in terms of fashion, for her country.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Effem enters RI candy market
Effem enters RI candy market MEDAN (JP): PT Effem Indonesia, a subsidiary of U.S. based global snack food and pet-food makers Mars Inc., said it had earmarked a total of US$20 million in new investment this year to manufacture various candies at its new plant in Medan, North Sumatra.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
New state budget draft welcomed by legislators
New state budget draft welcomed by legislators JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives welcomed on Friday the 2002 state budget draft unveiled by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying it was realistic and business- oriented.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Referendum urged to break impasse on commision
Referendum urged to break impasse on commision JAKARTA (JP): Legislators, experts and activists from non- governmental organizations (NGOs) call for a national referendum to break the impasse in a tug-of-war between the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and NGOs on the constitutional commission.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Allson Classic Suites blend the conveniences of home with luxury
Allson Classic Suites blend the conveniences of home with luxury If you are looking for all the comforts of home in a classic environment that offers five-star hotel service, then the Classic Suites at the Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis is your best choice for relaxation or business.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project HOUSTON (Dow Jones): Conoco Inc., under its South Natuna Sea Block B Production Sharing Contract with Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina, awarded two engineering, procurement, construction and installation, or EPCI, contracts for the $1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
'Kaspar' a satire on current affairs
'Kaspar' a satire on current affairsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Verbal language is commonly used to communicate, to convey a message and to criticize. But sometimes verbal language alone is not sufficiently effective and body language can express the message better.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
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JP/ / The evolving people contract in companiesBy Darryl Hadaway JAKARTA (JP): Over the last three years, organizations have begun to undergo changes in order to alter their relationships with not just employees, but "people".
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Rahardi fails to meet AGO's fouth summons
Rahardi fails to meet AGO's fouth summons JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of trade and industry/former chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan, who is a suspect in a 1998 corruption case at the Agency, on Friday failed to meet a fourth summons from the Attorney General's...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
1. Bus ---- 3x15
1. Bus ---- 3x15 Council demands delay in public bus fare hike 2. Rahardi -- 2x17 Rahardi fails to meet AGO's fourth summons3. BPOM ---- 2x20 BPOM regrets ad body's exit from review team 4. Subway --- 2x15 US$1.5b earmarked for subway project 5.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
BPOM regrets ad body's exit from review team
BPOM regrets ad body's exit from review team JAKARTA (JP): The National Drug and Food Control Agency (BPOM) regretted the resignation of the Indonesian Advertising Association (PPPI) from the advertisement review team, saying that the team's function should not have been disrupted.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Taiwan threatens to freeze labour imports from Indonesia,
Taiwan threatens to freeze labour imports from Indonesia, Philippines TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan may freeze labour imports from Indonesia and the Philippines if the two countries refuse to go along with a cut in minimum wages for workers they send to the island, a labour official said Friday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
JP/ /ALLSON
JP/ /ALLSONAllson Classic Suites offer luxury and home conveniences If you are looking for pleasures from a combination of home convenience with classic environment, five-star hotel services, easy business and relaxation, the Classic Suites of the Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis are the most...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Asia sees hurdles for new WTO talks
Asia sees hurdles for new WTO talks HANOI (Reuters): While Southeast Asian countries back the launching of a new trade round they see major hurdles that need to be overcome if that is to happen in Qatar in November, Thai and Philippine officials said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Council demands delay in public bus fare hike
Council demands delay in public bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): City Council Commission D for development affairs demanded on Friday that the Organization of City Land Transportation Owners (Organda) postpone its decision to increase fares of public air-conditioned buses.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Defending champ Thailand gets support from Thaksin
Defending champ Thailand gets support from Thaksin KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra will give his nation's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad a boost by flying in to attend the regional games' opening ceremony on Saturday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project HOUSTON (Dow Jones): Conoco Inc., under its South Natuna Sea Block B Production Sharing Contract with Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina, awarded two engineering, procurement, construction and installation, or EPCI, contracts for the $1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Megawati under fire over policy on defense budget
Megawati under fire over policy on defense budget JAKARTA (JP): Legislators questioned on Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's policy for increasing the 2002 defense budget by 18 percent.Aberson Marle Sihaloho, a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), said the...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Students protest additional fee
Students protest additional fee PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 1,000 freshmen of the state Soedirman University here staged a protest on Friday against an additional fee of Rp 500,000 (US$55.37) each that has been levied."We protest and object to the new decision.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Legal system protects criminals
Legal system protects criminalsFrom Koran TempoI am not a lawyer, but I have observed that the legal system and practices in Indonesia often protect criminals instead of eradicating crime. Therefore, I think the law in Indonesia does not protect the public against criminal acts.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Arrivals of Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans limited
Arrivals of Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans limited JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to limit the number of arrivals of foreigners from Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan in a bid to stem the problem of illegal immigrants, which has been a burden to the country, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Gunung Kidul youths get help from GEP
Gunung Kidul youths get help from GEPBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): For Indonesian lawmakers, a seat in the legislature means one step away from fortune and fame. But for elementary students in the parched Ngawen district, Gunung Kidul, some 50 kilometers east of here, a seat means education.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Megawati to go to Aceh despite rising tension
Megawati to go to Aceh despite rising tension BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to arrive in the city on Saturday, only two days after unidentified men shot dead a university rector here.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
S'pore expels wild elephant from zoo
S'pore expels wild elephant from zoo SINGAPORE (AFP): A bull elephant which tossed and gored its trainer in a unprovoked attack in July will be donated to an overseas wildlife park for safety reasons, the Singapore zoo said on Friday."Staff safety comes first ...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
KL to swap palm oil for planes
KL to swap palm oil for planes KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will visit Europe and Russia next week, where reportedly he will hold talks on a plan to swap palm oil for military planes.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Man sentenced for drugs possession
Man sentenced for drugs possession TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced a man on Thursday to two years in jail for drug possession.Presiding judge Sutoto Hadi read out the verdict on 30-year- old Sayidin, who was found guilty of possessing 1.7 grams of marijuana.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
RI promises fight to the finish for SEAG medals
RI promises fight to the finish for SEAG medalsBy Novan Iman Santoso KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Although host Malaysia is expected to win the first gold on offer at the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Saturday, Indonesia vows to put up a fight for the rest of the medals.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
RP court to hear Estrada graft case
RP court to hear Estrada graft case MANILA (AFP): A special court is to begin hearing evidence on plunder charges against detained former Philippines president Joseph Estrada on Oct. 1, court officials said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
China's Li Peng visits Vietnam
China's Li Peng visits Vietnam HANOI (Reuters): China's parliamentary leader Li Peng began a three-day visit to neighboring Vietnam on Friday aimed at building on improved ties with a country that is both a communist ally and a traditional regional rival.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Govt praised for education budget rise
Govt praised for education budget rise JAKARTA (JP): Words of praise from legislators and an education expert poured in when the government announced it had prioritized education in the 2002 draft state budget.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
State budget draft realistic: Analysts
State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
RP officers may face trial over Abu Sayyaf
RP officers may face trial over Abu Sayyaf MANILA (Agencies): A Philippine lawmaker on Friday raised the prospect of court-martial after Congress found "strong evidence" that several military officers colluded with the Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Asian rubber producers agree to cut output, exports
Asian rubber producers agree to cut output, exports KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Leading Asian rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed on Friday to reduce output by four percent in 2002 and 2003 and cut exports by 10 percent from January to support sagging prices.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Drought hits Cilacap
Drought hits Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: Water shortages hitting nearly 31 villages in the district of Cilacap, Central Java, have left children in that area suffering from diarrhea.Community health centers in those villages were packed with patients, mostly children, on Friday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 7, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 0 0 Adindo Foresta 100 -5 117,000 AGIS 135 10 324,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 725 25 2,500...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Indonesia cautious of host challege
Indonesia cautious of host challege KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Having cleared the first hurdle in the form of feisty Vietnam, the Indonesian men's soccer team is set to meet yet tougher opponents when it takes on host Malaysia in its second Group B match on Sunday.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Seized cars of Tommy illegal, say police
Seized cars of Tommy illegal, say police JAKARTA (JP): Seven of ten impounded cars, believed to belong to fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, are suspected of being illegally imported, an officer claimed on Friday.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Police told to solve rector's murder in Aceh
Police told to solve rector's murder in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The assassination of the rector of Syiah Kuala University, Dayan Dawood, was strongly condemned on Friday.The Indonesian Rectors Forum, Syiah Kuala University and the American Embassy demanded that the police seriously work to uncover the...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Performing: More than just for show
Performing: More than just for show JAKARTA (JP): Performing good quality art is no longer enough. The most important thing is that the artists should be able to reach audiences through their work, even collaborative pieces made with foreign counterparts -- a common phenomenon in the performing...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
State budget draft realistic: Analysts
State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
East Timor focuses on human resources development
East Timor focuses on human resources developmentBy Yemris Fointuna DILI, East Timor (JP): Since breaking away from Indonesia, East Timor has been working hard to prepare itself to become a new country.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
VW cars reenter RI market
VW cars reenter RI market JAKARTA (JP) : PT Car and Cars Indonesia (CCI) launched on Friday three new Volkswagen (VW) passenger car models in a move to reenter the Indonesian car market.CCI president Wenda Wonoseputro told the Jakarta Post on Friday that after being absent for about 20 years, VW...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Disbursement of teachers' back pay to be speeded up
Disbursement of teachers' back pay to be speeded up JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday that the central government would assist certain regional administrations that were unable to pay teachers' salary back pay.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Rubber producers agree to cut output, exports
Rubber producers agree to cut output, exports KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Leading Asian rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed on Friday to reduce output by four percent in 2002 and 2003 and cut exports by 10 percent from January to support sagging prices.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Government unveils conservative budget
Government unveils conservative budget JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled the 2002 draft state budget on Friday, which will require both individuals and businesses to pay higher taxes and more for fuel and electricity.Megawati also cut spending by 2.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Aiming for deliverable pledges in Aceh
Aiming for deliverable pledges in Aceh Thursday's shooting of a well-known rector in Aceh's capital adds an even gloomier prospect to what the planned weekend presidential visit to the province could achieve. Dr.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Domestic oil output, price to decline next year: Purnomo
Domestic oil output, price to decline next year: Purnomo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday that the lower oil and gas revenue in the 2002 state budget draft resulted from a decrease in oil production and a lower international oil price average.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
JP/9/AGS
JP/9/AGSBig players in textile world join Jakarta ExpoJAKARTA (JP): Big players in the world's textile and fashion industries will take part in Asia Global Sourcing (AGS), an international textile and apparel exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center next month.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Apartments provide a hassle-free life
Apartments provide a hassle-free life JAKARTA (JP): In searching for maximum security and convenience, more people now choose to live in apartments and willingly sustain their strict rules, exorbitant prices and leasing fees.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism
MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism "down-under" that Australia's stability and security is inextricably linked to that of Indonesia. Fortunately, it is a fundamentally solid relationship that most long-time observers in both countries believe is comprehensive and textured...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Sliding Japan economy ratchets up pressure at APEC
Sliding Japan economy ratchets up pressure at APEC SUZHOU, China (Reuters): Top Asia-Pacific officials struggling to send a strong policy signal to global markets were dealt another blow on Friday as data confirmed Japan's economy -- already a drag on the region -- was still floundering.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
5Window for Mega
5Window for MegaHence, the budget allocation also serves as an effort to improve the people's income through job creation. Such an effort will be decided mostly by the people themselves ....
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
1. Duit (2 x 25)
1. Duit (2 x 25)Asian currencies down late on yen's fall, HK peg jitters2. Market (1 x 35)Markets end broadly lower across Asia 3. Oil (1 x 35) Oil drifts lower as U.S. demand due to ease JP/11/Oil4. Gold (2 x 24) Gold bullion consolidating, players focus on currency JP/11/Gold 5.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III* Theater by Rachman Sabur, Teater Payung Hitam (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 8. * Music: Tarantula Hypertext O'rchestra (Italian), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Asian currencies down late on yen's fall, HK peg jitters
Asian currencies down late on yen's fall, HK peg jitters SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies continued to waver late Friday, as the U.S. dollar regained its footing against the yen following its overnight retreat.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
GMO
GMO President reminded of her promise on GMO. Page 2 Bus fare Council demands delay in public bus fare hike. Page 3 Howard Australian PM Howard's stance on Indonesia. Page 4SEA Games RI promises fight to the finish for SEAG medals.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Apartment sector sees signs of recovery, occupancy increases
Apartment sector sees signs of recovery, occupancy increases JAKARTA (JP): The prospects for the apartment sector in the capital are much brighter this year as more middle class people are prefering to live in these high-rise residential buildings.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Garin's 'The Poet' wins more awards
Garin's 'The Poet' wins more awards JAKARTA (JP): Garin Nugroho's Puisi Tak Terkuburkan (The Poet) has won further international recognition as the film's leading actor Ibrahim Kadir took the award in the best actor category at the Cinefan 2001 Awards in India.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Legislators welcome 2002 state budget draft
Legislators welcome 2002 state budget draft JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives welcomed on Friday the 2002 state budget draft unveiled by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying it was realistic and business- oriented.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
VW passenger cars reenter RI market
VW passenger cars reenter RI market JAKARTA (JP) : PT Car and Cars Indonesia (CCI) launched on Friday three new Volkswagen (VW) passenger car models in a move to reenter the Indonesian car market.CCI president Wenda Wonoseputro told the Jakarta Post on Friday that after being absent for about 20...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
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Megawati submits contractionary but workable budget ;JP;ANR; ANPAk..r.. JP/ /Provisional translation GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON BILL ON THE STATE BUDGET OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2002 AND ITS FINANCIAL NOTE AT THE PLENARY SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA 7 SEPTEMBER 2001...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Govt to assist regions to disburse teachers' back pay
Govt to assist regions to disburse teachers' back pay JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday that the central government would assist certain regional administrations that were unable to pay teachers' salary back pay.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
US$1.5b earmarked for subway project
US$1.5b earmarked for subway project JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that a fund of 200 billion Japanese yen (US$1.5 billion) in central government's coffers was available for the construction of the Fatmawati-Kota subway project.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Enter the Afghan angle
Enter the Afghan angleBy David T. Hill MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism "down-under" that Australia's stability and security is inextricably linked to that of Indonesia. Fortunately, it is a fundamentally solid relationship that most long-time observers in both countries...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project HOUSTON (Dow Jones): Conoco Inc., under its South Natuna Sea Block B Production Sharing Contract with Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina, awarded two engineering, procurement, construction and installation, or EPCI, contracts for the $1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
The bare-bones budget
The bare-bones budget The first state budget proposal submitted by President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the House of Representatives on Friday will predictably be contractionary for the economy, as the government will take more out of the pockets of taxpayers, and more than 38 percent of total...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project
Conoco awards contracts for US$1.6b project HOUSTON (Dow Jones): Conoco Inc., under its South Natuna Sea Block B Production Sharing Contract with Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina, awarded two engineering, procurement, construction and installation, or EPCI, contracts for the $1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism
MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism "down-under" that Australia's stability and security is inextricably linked to that of Indonesia. Fortunately, it is a fundamentally solid relationship that most long-time observers in both countries believe is comprehensive and textured...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week
Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion WeekJAKARTA (JP): Some 50 top fashion designers will present their collections during Indonesian Fashion Week, which will be held in conjunction with the Asia Global Sourcing textile and apparel exhibition.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Hansaplast Cares donates library
Hansaplast Cares donates library JAKARTA (JP): PT Beiersdorf Indonesia (BDF), through its Hansaplast Cares Program, has donated a library building and equipment worth Rp 120 million (US$14,118) to Kampus Diakonia Modern Foundation in Cileungsi, Bogor.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Conoco awards US$1.6b contracts
Conoco awards US$1.6b contracts HOUSTON (Dow Jones): Conoco Inc., under its South Natuna Sea Block B Production Sharing Contract with Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina, awarded two engineering, procurement, construction and installation, or EPCI, contracts for the $1.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Labor Party vows to focus on Asia if it wins elections
Labor Party vows to focus on Asia if it wins elections SYDNEY, Australia (Agencies): The opposition Labor Party would put the Asia Pacific region back at the center of Australian foreign policy if it wins elections this year, in contrast to the government's focus on the United States, leader Kim...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Megawati submits contractionary but workable budget
Megawati submits contractionary but workable budget On Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled the 2002 draft state budget at a House of Representatives' plenary session in Jakarta. The text and tables can also be accessed on www.thejakartapost.com.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
State budget draft realistic: Analysts
State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Considering the aforementioned, the choice only highlights the
Considering the aforementioned, the choice only highlights the need to raise domestic prices. Obviously, it is a heavy, yet unavoidable decision to maintain the sustainability of the state budget as a prerequisite for economic recovery.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
The evolving people contract in companies
The evolving people contract in companiesBy Darryl Hadaway JAKARTA (JP): Over the last three years, organizations have begun to undergo changes in order to alter their relationships with not just employees, but "people".
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Congress on AIDS in Semarang
Congress on AIDS in Semarang SEMARANG: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health Dedy S. Argadiredja opened a three-day congress on AIDS/HIV here on Friday.The congress, sponsored by the Indonesian Association of Hematologists and Blood Transfusion, is aimed at discussing ways of how to prevent...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in Sumatra, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Irian Jaya, on Friday Sept. 7. We apologize for the inconvenience. --Publisher
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Rupiah Rates Sept.7
Rupiah Rates Sept.7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,527.00 9,527.00 8,982.00 9,072.00Austrian schilling 1 554.43 619.52 584.01 589.93Australian dollar 1 4,426.37 4,950.23 4,662.56 4,713.81Belgian franc 1 189.12 211.32 199.21 201.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Parents disrespect teachers
Parents disrespect teachersFrom Warta Kota Similar incidents to the one where a teacher beat his student and the next day the student's parents and relations came along to the school and thrashed him may be occurring frequently in some junior high schools.On Aug.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Analysts call proposed budget realistic, prudent
Analysts call proposed budget realistic, prudent JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Police nab drug dealers in Bali
Police nab drug dealers in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The police in Denpasar have nabbed two suspected drug dealers and seized some 15.8 grams of shabu- shabu (crystal methamphetamine)."We had been chasing them for a few days and finally arrested them last Tuesday," Bali Police narcotic division chief...
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
President reminded of her promise on GMO
President reminded of her promise on GMO JAKARTA (JP): A group of non-governmental organizations opposed to the commercial use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to make good on her April promise to review government rules on the technology.
Sat, 08 Sep 2001
Guthrie sells land to fund acquisition
Guthrie sells land to fund acquisition KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd., a Malaysian plantations and property company, Friday said it plans to sell land in Malaysia to pay for recent acquisitions in Indonesia.