Archive: 10 January 2002
78 articles found
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights activists slam TNI over summons
Rights activists slam TNI over summons Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A human rights group slammed the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Wednesday for refusing to answer a summons by the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) for the Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents, saying the rejection showed their lack of understanding of the role of KPP HAM.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Megawati says fuel price hike must go ahead 2
* Headlines: Megawati says fuel price hike must go ahead 2 * Opinion: What to come after NU-Muhammadiyah meeting? 4 * City: Jakarta to continue evicting poor people 6 * Archipelago: East Nusa Tenggara needs 3,200 teachers 7 * National: Thousands suffer from mental illnesses in Poso 8 * World: Armed men ordered to leave Kabul 10 * Business: 2002 bank loan reaches Rp 62 trillion 11 * Features: Balinese woman produces two presidents 15 * Sports: Capriati knocked out of Sydney International 20
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls for boycott of garuda over extortion
Minister calls for boycott of garuda over extortion The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nua Wea on Wednesday threatened to call a boycott of Garuda Indonesia unless the national air carrier canceled its decision to raise the airfare for Indonesian workers bound for Saudi Arabia by US$100. Jacob did not skimp on his criticism, charging that the national airline was unpatriotic.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
NTT needs more 3,200 teachers: Governor
NTT needs more 3,200 teachers: Governor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Resolutions for major educational problems in East Nusa Tenggara are likely years away. A persistent shortage of teachers in the province remains far from being fulfilled, while the welfare of those hanging on is nowhere near improvement.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Learn from Habibie
Learn from Habibie Kerosene is scarce. People in various regions have to queue to obtain it. Some have even fainted while doing so. In 2001, Indonesia's economic growth at 3.5 percent was the highest in Southeast Asia. This figure has aroused optimism among policy makers. The government took the right measures when it instructed the state-owned oil company (Pertamina) to launch market operations to sell kerosene directly to the consumers.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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---------------------------------------------------------------- Name Post Case Legal process ---------------------------------------------------------------- Akbar Tandjung House speaker Bulog's under Rp 40 b scam investigation Sjahril Sabirin BI governor Bank Bali's on trial Rp 904 b scam detained during probe Ginandjar Assembly US$24.8 m scam case withheld Kartasasmita deputy speaker in contract detained with Pertamina during probe Arifin Panigoro PDI Perjuangan US$77 m debt case withheld...
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Confusion over workers' wages
Confusion over workers' wages Efforts made by the government to raise workers' wages have almost always involved debates, resistance and chaos because on the one hand, company owners wish to minimize production costs while on the other workers hope to improve the lives of themselves and their families, if not just to maintain them at the same levels.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PKB, 1 line, 25 counts
1. PKB, 1 line, 25 counts NU leaders reject Matori's PK 2. EDUCATE, 1 line, 35 counts Entrance test plan meets cold response 3. BAPEDAL, 2 lines, 27 counts Environmentalists demand the revival of Bapedal 4. POSO, 2 lines, 30 counts Some 4,000 displaced by Poso conflict suffer mental disorders
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's abolition
Soeharto's abolition From Koran Tempo I agree with Rahmawati Soekarnoputri's objection to the granting of an abolition to Soeharto, which, as she said in a recent interview at the University of Bung Karno, would mean canceling plans to bring Soeharto before the courts. My reasons for agreeing with her are as follows: 1. Soeharto is the key person who can reveal the whole story behind the tragedy of G-30 S/PKI including the Lubang Buaya disaster. 2.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jl. Tuan Langa in Kuta, named after Danish entrepreneur
Jl. Tuan Langa in Kuta, named after Danish entrepreneur Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Kuta Amid all the places of interest shown on the map of Bali, you will find a single reference to a site known as the Mads Johansen Lange tomb. Lange, a Dane, was a very influential figure in the history of both Kuta and Bali. Unfortunately, the map mistakenly marks the tomb on Jl. Tanjung Mekar in the Kuta area. In fact, it is located on Jl. Tuan Langa, a road named after Lange, which has no marker at all.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shadows from the past catch up with Akbar
Shadows from the past catch up with Akbar Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite his cunning as the quintessential political animal, any hopes Akbar Tandjung may have had for winning the 2004 presidential election seem severely crippled, if not completely dashed, by the graft charges finally laid out against him this week.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evicted people stage protest
Evicted people stage protest The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 500 people who were evicted from slums along the West Flood Canal in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, joined a peaceful rally on Wednesday to protest the forced evictions. The protest started at 11 a.m. in front of the State Palace, with speeches being delivered demanding the President use her authority to stop the evictions.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan has maintained close relations with the founding members
Japan has maintained close relations with the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. 2. HERALD: 2 X 24 36 pt Bodoni S. Korea must bring down cost of higher education Robert J.Fouser Associate Professor Kagoshima University Japan An education at a public university in the United States has become prohibitively expensive for low-income students. A recent report by the Lumina Foundation,
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors agree to scrap costly life insurance fund
Councillors agree to scrap costly life insurance fund Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to deflect mounting public criticism over the proposed 2002 city budget, City Council said Wednesday that it would ask the city administration to scrap life insurance and travel fund benefits for councillors.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bogor to use garbage incinerator
Bogor to use garbage incinerator BOGOR: Bogor will incinerate its garbage and the resultant ash will be used to make concrete bricks. Bogor's Park and Sanitation Agency chief, Dody Rosadi, said that such a facility that had also been applied in Tangerang, Banten province, would also reduce environmental damage. Dody said that the facility would need an investment of Rp 5.7 billion for the purchase of an incinerator and to construct a building to accommodate the incinerator in Paledang.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students not merely 'empty bottles'
Students not merely 'empty bottles' Simon Marcus Gower, St. Laurensia School, Serpong, Tangerang, Banten In the words of a somewhat exasperated Indonesian education professional, "In Indonesia people still think that the children are empty bottles and that we, as educators, must just pour the knowledge in." He had experienced international education (principally American) methods. Sadly, it does seem that school students are still being widely viewed disparagingly as "empty bottles".
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 x 20 48 pt
2 x 20 48 pt A closer look at the Muhammadiyah-NU meeting Mohtar Mas'oed Executive, Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta 2. Simon -- Education's mission must be enrichment and empowerment 1 x 32 36 pt Students are not merely 'empty bottles' Simon Marcus Gower St. Laurensia School Serpong, Tangerang Banten
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parties in disarray
Parties in disarray A little more than four years after president Soeharto's forced resignation in May 1998 brought about hopes of political reform, the growth of the party system in Indonesia still gives little reason for contentment. Every day the reports that we read or hear about in the media bring us news of rifts in a number of political parties that could possibly lead to more serious splits.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL urges UN to probe of 'white' policy
KL urges UN to probe of 'white' policy EAST TIMOR: Malaysia has urged the United Nations to investigate claims by a top UN official of a "white" policy in the UN administration in East Timor, a report said on Wednesday. Malaysian diplomat N. Parameswaran said on Tuesday he had quit as Chief of Staff of the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and would leave his post on Sunday.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Entrance test plan meets cold response
Entrance test plan meets cold response Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to expand the state university enrollment test to twice a year is meeting a cool response from education experts. Critics say that the plan, due to begin next September, is largely unworkable because state universities are still struggling with a lack of basic facilities and teaching staff.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Nusa Tenggara needs 3,200 more teachers
East Nusa Tenggara needs 3,200 more teachers Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang Resolutions for major educational problems in East Nusa Tenggara are likely years away. A persistent shortage of teachers in the province remains far from being fulfilled, while the welfare of those hanging on is nowhere near improvement.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to continue evictions
Sutiyoso to continue evictions JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso refused on Wednesday to sign a moratorium on the forcible eviction of poor people despite the public outcry and criticism from the National Commission on Human Rights that saw it as against human rights. "If the (new) agreement is designed to stop evictions, then I cannot sign it," Sutiyoso told reporters at City Hall.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cathay Pacific's service
Cathay Pacific's service On a three-day tour to Beijing (Dec. 12-15, 2001), traveling from Jakarta via Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, I had a very bad experience. Having left Jakarta in the morning I arrived at Beijing at 9:30 p.m. and found myself without luggage on that cold night. The "Lost and Found" counter did not regard me seriously and communications regarding the lost baggage had to be done by myself at my own cost, including for international calls, facsimiles and e-mails.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI sees 2002 bank loans up over Rp 62 trillion
BI sees 2002 bank loans up over Rp 62 trillion Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia expects total bank loans to grow by Rp 62.12 trillion (about US$5.49 billion) this year, as compared to Rp 47.7 trillion in new loans last year, on further loan expansion to small and medium enterprises.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar lobbies to ease pressure on Akbar
Golkar lobbies to ease pressure on Akbar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Attorney General's Office moves to question 10 witnesses in House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung's corruption case, demands for a House special inquiry into the speaker and for him to step down have begun to die down.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNESCO to examine Borobudur temple
UNESCO to examine Borobudur temple BOROBUDUR, Central Java: A team of UNESCO experts will examine the condition of the famed Borobudur temple next year, a local official has said. The experts will see if the temple's construction has changed since it was renovated 20 years ago, said Dukut Santosa, chairman of the Agency for the Study and Conservation of Borobudur. Borobudur temple, which lies by the Elo river in Magelang regency was built by the Syailendra dynasty in the 8th century.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
. Garbage - 2x22
. Garbage - 2x22 Jakarta to sign new MoU on Bantar Gebang soon
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ten more killed in fresh clashes in Aceh
Ten more killed in fresh clashes in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 10 people were killed in a series of incidents in the province of Aceh on Tuesday, an official and humanitarian activist said in the capital of Banda Aceh on Wednesday. Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman for Aceh's Security and Order Operation Maj.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SIA to continue global expansion
SIA to continue global expansion Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) must continue to spread its wings across the globe despite recent turbulence in the industry, its chief executive said. Cheong Choong Kong said in a New Year's message to staff seen Wednesday that expansion overseas was key to increasing returns because Singapore's domestic market was too small for the airline, one of the biggest in Asia.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
More ceramic artists break away from tradition
More ceramic artists break away from tradition A. Sudjud Dartanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Despite the mushrooming of exhibitions of mainstream art, there were few exhibits of ceramic works last year. The year of 2002 opens with a ceramic exhibition at Galeri Benda. Four Yogyakarta-based ceramic artists are displaying their works in an exhibition titled Reflective Medium up to Jan. 15. In the exhibition room, there are 13 ceramic artworks on the floor and the wall.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
New trick by pickpockets
New trick by pickpockets From Kompas Now pickpockets have a new ruse they employ in minivans operating as public transportation. Two or more men offer the passengers brochures of traditional medicine for free. One of them offers a free massage to the would-be victim, while the other sits next to him. When the attention of the victim is diverted, the one sitting next to him empties the contents of his pocket.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali's Kediri returns to normal after riot
Bali's Kediri returns to normal after riot I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After the torching of 30 homes in Abiantuwung Village, Kediri Subdistrict, some 15 kilometers west of the city on Tuesday, the situation in the village was returning to normal on Wednesday as local police continued to question 29 suspects in relation to the incident. Most residents chose to remain at home while two companies of security personnel remained on guard throughout the subdistrict.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Municipality found guilty
Municipality found guilty JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta municipality and the state-owned railway company PT KAI were found guilty on Wednesday of failing to "professionally" evict slum residents from under a railway bridge in Central Jakarta two years ago. The verdict was presented by judge Andi Samsan Nganro of the Central Jakarta District Court, who heard the lawsuit claim by 43 slum residents representing 300 families.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bahana gets role in KPC sale
Bahana gets role in KPC sale JAKARTA: The government said on Wednesday it had appointed state-owned securities firm PT Bahana Sekuritas as its financial consultant to decide on the value of coal-mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal's (KPC) shares. Secretary-general of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Djoko Darmono said that Bahana would hold talks with KPC's consultant, Salomon Smith Barney, over the share price.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah-NU meeting: A closer look
Muhammadiyah-NU meeting: A closer look Mohtar Mas'oed, Executive, Nahdlatul Ulama, Yogyakarta He has done it again. Syafi'ie Maarif has repeated what he did almost 10 years ago. In 1993, as one of the Muhammadiyah leaders, together with young figures from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) mostly from Yogyakarta, he tried to bridge the gap between the activists of the two largest Muslim organizations. "Reaching out" is Syafi'ie's prescription -- somebody's got to do it.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price hike must go ahead: Megawati
Fuel price hike must go ahead: Megawati Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As protests over plans to raise fuel prices mount, President Megawati Soekarnoputri admitted that it was a tough decision but, unlike her predecessors, said the government will not back down from the plan. Elsewhere, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said that many people may be pleasantly surprised because the fuel price hike may not go as high as the reported 30 percent increase.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government set to ban tin ore exports
Government set to ban tin ore exports Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is to issue a ruling next week to ban the export of tin concentrate in a bid to curb illegal mining, a move which could stop state-owned tin mining company PT Timah from going to the wall, a senior official said on Wednesday. The director general of geology and mineral resources at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Wimpy S.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court rules in favor of Ginandjar
Court rules in favor of Ginandjar JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court declared on Wednesday a member of the House of Representatives guilty of damaging Ginandjar Kartasasmita's reputation during an interview with Metro TV in May last year. In the interview, Chotibul Umam Wiranu of the National Awakening Party (PKB), accused Ginandjar, the current deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly from the Golkar Party, of corruption.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-serviceman killed in Aceh
Ex-serviceman killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Marzuki Achmad, a retired Army first lieutenant was shot dead by two unidentified men in his house in Lamkruet Village, Lhoknya, Aceh Besar on Tuesday. Maj. Zaenal Mutaqin, spokesman for the military operation in Aceh, blamed the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for the murder. He also said on Wednesday that the local military had shot dead two rebels in a raid on a GAM stronghold in Paya Baro Village in West Aceh.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Environmentalists oppose scrapping of Bapedal
Environmentalists oppose scrapping of Bapedal Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's policy to scrap the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) and to fuse its functions into the Office of the State Ministry for Environment met strong opposition from environmentalists on Wednesday. A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) wrote to President Megawati Soekarnoputri requesting her to annul presidential decrees No. 2/2002 and No. 4/2002.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Imported food free from tax
Imported food free from tax JAKARTA: Finance Minister Boediono has decided to exempt the value added tax (VAT) on some imported basic foods in a bid to ensure the supply of the basic needs to the people and to maintain social stability, a ministry statement said. The statement, issued Wednesday, added that the ruling was effective beginning this month, and that importers who had paid the tax could ask for a refund.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
3rd alleged Tommy accomplice stands trial in murder case
3rd alleged Tommy accomplice stands trial in murder case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another accomplice of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, Dody Harjito, was yesterday indicted for the murder of Supreme Court Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last July. During the hearing in the South Jakarta District Court, Dody, 39, looked nervous and kept his eyes fixed on the floor as prosecutor Ismanto read the indictment against him.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/MOHTAR
JP/4/MOHTAR A closer look at the Muhammadiyah-NU meeting Mohtar Mas'oed Executive, Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta He has done it again. Syafi'ie Maarif has repeated what he did almost 10 years ago. In 1993, as one of the Muhammadiyah leaders, together with young figures from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) mostly from Yogyakarta, he tried to bridge the gap between the activists of the two largest Muslim organizations. "Reaching out" is Syafi'ie's prescription -- somebody's got to do it.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suroso's painting legacy preserved by daughter
Suroso's painting legacy preserved by daughter Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Ina, 40, was blissfully unaware of her father's -- Suroso -- art until he died a decade ago. She recalls that Suroso spent a lot of his leisure time in front of a canvas mounted on an easel. But she was too busy with her own life and never felt the urge to stop by and take a peek at her father's activities. As far as she was concerned, her father was like any other father.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi pledges 'sincere, open' partnership with Southeast Asia
Koizumi pledges 'sincere, open' partnership with Southeast Asia Agence France-Presse, Manila Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi pledged on Wednesday at the start of his Southeast Asian tour to cooperate more closely with the region in a "sincere and open" partnership. Koizumi was speaking after talks with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo in Manila, the first stop of his week-long trip to the region.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PBSI upbeat on Thomas Cup despite Tony's absence
PBSI upbeat on Thomas Cup despite Tony's absence Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia looks set to take on a demanding task in its bid to defend the Thomas Cup men's championship title after Olympic gold medalist Tony Gunawan rejected a call-up to rejoin the national team. The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has officially accepted Tony's letter refusing to join the squad earlier this week.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
March deadline set for IBRA debtors
March deadline set for IBRA debtors Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former bank owners have until March 31, to agree to pay off their debts to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) under the revised shareholders settlement program, otherwise the government would take stern measures against them, a government official said.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cellphone banned in N. Maluku
Cellphone banned in N. Maluku TERNATE: North Maluku Governor Muhyi Effendie, who is also the state of civil emergency administrator, has banned the construction of cellular phone infrastructure in his sectarian war-torn province, arguing it could disrupt ongoing efforts at achieving reconciliation. "The plan to operate cellular phones in the province's capital, Ternate, has been halted following the ban imposed by the civil emergency authority," said M.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mining firms to resume investment
Mining firms to resume investment Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mining companies that suspended their investment plans two years ago, especially due to legal uncertainty plaguing the sector, plan to become active again, according to a senior government official. Director general of geology and mineral resources Wimpy S. Tjetjep said on Wednesday that 13 gold mining firms and one coal mining company were set to resume their investment plans.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional amendment resumes
Constitutional amendment resumes JAKARTA: The 90-member working body of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will resume activities on Thursday, making its agenda for the next six months. MPR speaker Amien Rais discussed the working program with leaders of the political factions making up the Assembly. Top on the agenda is resumption of the constitutional amendment, which was partly delayed last November after political factions failed to agree on some crucial issues.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls
SBI rate falls JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 17.37 percent at Wednesday's weekly auction compared to 17.50 percent last week. Bank Indonesia accepted only 53.8 percent of the total bids, much lower than the normal percentage, raising speculation that the benchmark rate may continue to decline in the coming weeks. The central bank auctioned Rp 17.13 trillion worth of one- month SBIs.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Srimben, Balinese woman behind presidents
Srimben, Balinese woman behind presidents Alit Kertaraharja, Contributor, Singaraja As every Indonesian knows, Sukarno was the first president and his daughter, Megawati Soekarnoputri, is now the fifth president, the first such succession in the nation's post-independence history. Few, however, know about the woman behind these two- generation successes. Her name was Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai Srimben.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
NU leaders reject Matori's PKB
NU leaders reject Matori's PKB Bambang Nurbianto and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is acting tough as part of its efforts to get the leaders of its National Awakening Party (PKB) back together again. Respected leaders of the 40-million-strong NU are working on a plan to issue an edict ordering its members not to support a splinter group led by Matori Abdul Djalil.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Discard political
Discard political party' ties From Sinar Pagi The problems our country faced yesterday and the current problems keep piling up. To make matters worse, new problems keep cropping up. Finding solutions requires coordinated teamwork by the Cabinet with each member having the same vision and mission, under the leadership of President Megawati.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deaths in childbirth very high
Deaths in childbirth very high JAKARTA: More women in Indonesia died during childbirth last year than in any other Southeast Asian country, a health ministry official said Monday. The rate was 323 per 100,000 births last year compared to 30 each in Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and 50 in Thailand, said the ministry's director general for public health, Azrul Azwar. He said the deaths were often due to bleeding, anemia and infections. Women who died during abortions were also included in the figures.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
13 ambulances headed for regions
13 ambulances headed for regions JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi delivered 13 ambulances to regional administrations on Wednesday as part of efforts to promote health in the provinces. Four of the ambulances went to the Jakarta-based Disaster Brigade (BSB). Health clinics in Surabaya, Bangkalan and Sampang in East Java, Papua, Brebes regency in Central Java, Bondowoso hospital in East Java, West Kalimantan and Sardjito Public Hospital in Yogyakarta, received one each.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some 4,000 displaced by Poso conflict suffer mental disorders
Some 4,000 displaced by Poso conflict suffer mental disorders Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The three-year-old sectarian conflict that has riven Poso, Central Sulawesi, has also led to a major mental health crisis, according to government health officials.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/15/KAMAH
JP/15/KAMAH #1 Jl. Tuan Langa, named after the white king of Kuta ============== Wahyuni Kamah Contributor Kuta -------------- Amid all the places of interest shown on the map of Bali, you will find a single reference to a site known as the Mads Johansen Lange tomb. Lange, a Dane, was a very influential figure in the history of both Kuta and Bali. Unfortunately, the map mistakenly marks the tomb on Jl. Tanjung Mekar in the Kuta area. In fact, it is located on Jl.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan. 9
Rupiah Rates Jan. 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to sign new MoU on Bantar Gebang soon
Jakarta to sign new MoU on Bantar Gebang soon Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is determined to continue using the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi as it plans to sign the new memorandum of understanding on the use of the site soon. Spokesman for the city administration Muhayat confirmed on Wednesday that the new MoU will be signed before the Jan. 31 deadline.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan sould take the lead to ensure regional stability
Japan sould take the lead to ensure regional stability The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo Japan has maintained close relations with the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is scheduled to leave for a weeklong tour of the five ASEAN nations.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Misleading fuel hike commercial
Misleading fuel hike commercial From Koran Tempo Among other things, I have found two misleading pieces of information in Pertamina's (state-owned oil company) television commercial on the hike in fuel prices, which has two comedians as the cast, Nunung and Bolot. The first is when Bolot compares the price of packaged mineral water, which is more expensive, with the price of fuel. Mineral water and fuel are clearly two different commodities.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
AFTA won't bring cheap cars
AFTA won't bring cheap cars The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Vehicle Importers (AIKI) said that the number of cars imported from ASEAN member countries would remain low this year, despite the implementation of the regional free trade area, which has slashed import tariffs to between zero percent and five percent.
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 9, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 37,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 1,000 AGIS 120 5 1,039,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 700 -25 39,000 Alter Abadi 65 0 0 Alumindo Light 495 0 0 Andhi Chandra 350 25 2,847,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 25 10,000 Aneka Tambang 800 0 752,000 Apac Citra 185 -15 30,000 Aqua Golden...
Thu, 10 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ad hoc trial delay could harm Indonesia's image
Ad hoc trial delay could harm Indonesia's image Fabiola Desy Unidjaja , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another delay by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on the appointment of judges for an ad hoc human rights trial could tarnish Indonesia's image in the international arena, a political analyst said on Wednesday. Kusnanto Anggoro of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said that the continuing delay would also provoke demands for an international tribunal.
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Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 10, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 10, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting by Yasumasa Morimura, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), until Jan. 31. * Painting Beyond the Art, by Made Arya Palguna, Nyoman Erawan, etc., Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol, Denpasar, until Jan. 21. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, Jan. 15 to Feb. 15. * Painting Faight of Women by Made Sukadana, Paros Gallery, Jl. Pantai Purna, Sukawati, Gianyar, Jan. 10.
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Wage hike dispute ruling overturned
Wage hike dispute ruling overturned Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's policy to raise workers' minimum wage gained momentum on Wednesday when the State Administrative Court overturned an earlier injunction which had delayed the implementation in Jakarta. Businesses who cannot afford to pay the new minimum wage, do however retain the right to file an objection with the government to obtain a grace period.
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Police detains Bustanil Arifin
Police detains Bustanil Arifin JAKARTA: The 73-year-old former head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bustanil Arifin, was detained by police after completing a questioning session at the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon. City police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri confirmed the detention of one of former president Soeharto's confidants.
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19 hospitalized as dengue fever hits N. Sulawesi
19 hospitalized as dengue fever hits N. Sulawesi Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Following hot on the heels of week-long rains, dengue fever has hit Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, and other cities in the province leaving 19 people still undergoing intensive medical care in various hospitals throughout the region. Deetje Londa, director of the Malalayang General Hospital in Manado, said that the hospital still had eight patients suffering from high fevers.
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Poso gradually returns to normal
Poso gradually returns to normal Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Poso The situation in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso is gradually returning to normal, following the recent signing of the Malino Declaration to end the wearing three-year war that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.
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Learn From Habibie's Administration
Learn From Habibie's Administration Kerosene is scarce. People in various regions have to queue to obtain it. Some have even fainted while doing so. It takes them quite a long time to get only a few liters of kerosene. Still, many others have failed to get any. In 2001, Indonesia's economic growth at 3.5 percent was the highest in Southeast Asia. This figure has aroused optimism among policy makers.
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Minister warns against privatization delay
Minister warns against privatization delay The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi warned on Wednesday that the country could not afford the luxury of delaying the privatization program as it was competing with time to meet a difficult target. But he said that his office was willing to meet with the House of Representatives (DPR) to discuss the privatization program amid mounting calls from legislators for a delay.
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JP/15/SRIMBEN
JP/15/SRIMBEN Srimben, a Balinese woman who "produced " two RI presidents =================== Alit Kertaraharja Contributor Singaraja ------------------- As every Indonesian knows, Soekarno was the first president and his daughter, Megawati Soekarnoputri, is now the fifth president, the first such succession in the nation's post- independence history. Few, however, know about the woman behind these two-generation successes. Her name was Ida Ayu Nyoman Rai Srimben.
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Van Oel radiates spiritual energy in his works
Van Oel radiates spiritual energy in his works Frans Djatmiko, Contributor, Gianyar During his visit to a sacred room at the Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur, Dutch painter Walter van Oel -- accompanied by Balinese friends -- obtained a potent carnelian gem which later inspired most of his paintings. "I believe that the sekala-niskala (tangible and intangible) world demanded that I stay and work in Bali," he said with a smile.