Archive: 17 January 2002
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Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises fuel prices by average of 22%
Govt raises fuel prices by average of 22% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially raised fuel prices by an average of some 22 percent late on Wednesday and launched a new pricing formula by pegging most fuel to world market prices. The government said that the hike and the new formula were necessary in a bid to ease the burden on the state budget and to curb smuggling of fuel out of the country.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Listen to our conscience
Listen to our conscience From Rakyat Merdeka For years now Indonesia has suffered deep grief and a most unfortunate fate. Its image is unceasingly tarnished by various conflicts, such as those occurring in Ambon and Poso. To make any progress, the country requires people with wisdom and the willingness to forgive others. An honest self- introspection will lead us to realize the positive potential we still have. We should be able to terminate the strategy of those who mastermind the conflicts.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hike in various tariffs
Hike in various tariffs From Media Indonesia The Media Indonesia edition of Jan. 2, 2001 published a story titled The government will soon increase fuel prices". Every year ordinary people are burdened with the fear of a fresh fuel price rise. Moreover, the tariffs on fuel, electricity and telephone will go up in 2002. Of course, people at the grass-roots level will suffer more.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police allegation of Kopassus' role in Theys' murder not final
Police allegation of Kopassus' role in Theys' murder not final Yogita Tahil Ramani and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police allegations that an elite Armed force's unit was behind the murder of pro-independence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) Chairman Theys Hiyo Eluway are not official yet, according to National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP Reform to be declared on Jan. 20
PPP Reform to be declared on Jan. 20 The United Development Party of Reform (PPP Reformasi), a splinter group of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP), has registered itself with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights as a legitimate political party. Djafar Badjeber, chairman of the Jakarta provincial chapter of PPP who is among the sponsors of the new party, said the registration took place on Tuesday and would be followed by an official declaration on Jan. 20.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to ease impact of fuel price increase for the poor
Govt to ease impact of fuel price increase for the poor Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was trumpeting a new set of policies on Wednesday that are designed to ease the burden the poor will have to shoulder in the wake of the fuel price hike. The policies will allow members of the lower income group to pay less for education, rice and medicine so as to offset the soaring cost of living.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
MMI to pursue fight for 'syariah' adoption
MMI to pursue fight for 'syariah' adoption Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Several Muslim groups vowed on Wednesday to continue their fight for the incorporation of Islamic law syariah into the Constitution, but admitted that they face a daunting challenge, mainly due to the lack of acceptance of the law among Muslims in the country.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two year jail term sought for Tommy's bodyguards
Two year jail term sought for Tommy's bodyguards The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A state prosecutor sought a two-year jail term for two of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's bodyguards on Wednesday for their role in the forgery of documents, used by their boss while on the run from the authorities. Prosecutor Maju Ambarita told South Jakarta District Court that both defendants Dedi Sutaedi Yusuf, 34, and Ferry Hukom, 40, committed the crime to help Tommy escape capture by the police.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shoot-on-sight order a crime, says human rights activist
Shoot-on-sight order a crime, says human rights activist Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An order to shoot on sight a person for unclear reasons is a criminal act as it constitutes a threat to someone's safety, human rights activist Munir said on Wednesday, urging the government "to discharge the military officer who imposed the order." Munir, former chairperson of the National Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KONTRAS), said that the order was a political...
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SIRA head gets one year in jail
SIRA head gets one year in jail Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA)'s Jakarta office chairman, Faisal Syaifuddin, to a year in prison on Wednesday after finding him guilty of spreading hatred and hostility against the Indonesian government.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs welcome to monitor rice program: Widjanarko
NGOs welcome to monitor rice program: Widjanarko The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) officially launched the so- called "rice for the poor" program last week. Under the Rp 4.67 trillion (US$449 million) program, Bulog will provide 2.35 million tons of rice to around 9.79 million poor families across the country. Bulog Chief Widjanarko Puspoyo talked about the program and the government's rice policy in an interview with The Jakarta Post's Adianto P. Simamora.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.16, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 403,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 16,000 AGIS 125 5 2,232,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 245 -15 65,000 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 25 335,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 520 25 16,000 Andhi Chandra 365 10 665,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka Tambang 925 50 20,817,000 Apac Citra 210 5...
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disintegration of political parties
Disintegration of political parties From Rakyat Merdeka Internal conflicts currently prevailing in some political parties should not be taken lightly. In the United Development Party (PPP), the Hamzah Haz camp is opposed by that of Zainuddin MZ. In the National Awakening Party (PKB), Alwi Shihab disagrees with Matori Abdul Djalil. Some friction has also hit the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), even though it is less serious than that of other parties.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar agrees to be part of Asian rice 'cartel'
Myanmar agrees to be part of Asian rice 'cartel' Agence France-Presse, Yangon Myanmar has agreed in principle to be part of a rice "cartel" formed by Asia's leading rice exporters aimed at regulating prices as well as stabilizing the world market, market sources here said. Thailand, Vietnam, China, the United States, Pakistan, India and Myanmar -- in that order -- are the world's leading rice exporters with annual exports totaling 18 million tons according to 2000 figures.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
A much smaller 'war' in Aceh's paradise isle
A much smaller 'war' in Aceh's paradise isle Lesley McCulloh, Lecturer, Asian Politics, University of Tasmania, Australia On the island of Simeulue, a remote corner in the far northwest of the archipelago, the local people are fighting their own type of war. This is no war such as the one being waged in Simeulue's closest neighbor Aceh -- 100 kilometers east by sea. But it is against logging companies who are intent on exploiting the island's pristine forests.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Russia offers 25 scholarships
Russia offers 25 scholarships JAKARTA: The Russian government has offered scholarships to 25 Indonesians interested in pursuing academic careers in various universities in the eastern European country in the 2002/2003 academic year. Head of the Russian Scientific and Cultural Center in Jakarta Alexander N. Kumarov said on Tuesday that the scholarships would be awarded for bachelor degrees and post-graduate studies.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government mulls IBRA replacement after 2004
Government mulls IBRA replacement after 2004 Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may replace the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) with one or several state companies that would take over IBRA's unfinished asset sales and credit restructuring tasks, after the agency reaches its sunset date in Feb. 2004.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Percasi sorting out young players for Dream Team II
Percasi sorting out young players for Dream Team II Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is set to hold the National Junior Grand Final next month to net young talent for the "Dream Team II", an official announced on Wednesday. The tournament, which will be held in Bekasi, an eastern suburb of Jakarta, from Feb. 16 to Feb.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian political scene unsettled in wake of Sept. 11
Malaysian political scene unsettled in wake of Sept. 11 P. Ramasamy, Professor, political science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, The Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur What will Malaysian politics likely be in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States? Will the government be able to stem the tide of racial and religious extremism in the country? What will be the role of the opposition parties and other members of the civil society?
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: 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, until Feb. 15. * Photo Some People...: Portraits of Bali in Transition by Rio Helmi, Valentine Willie Fine Art at The Chedi (Tel.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian political parties call for anticorruption measures
Asian political parties call for anticorruption measures Associated Press, Bangkok Officials of ruling and opposition political parties from eight Asian nations agreed at a regional meeting Wednesday that they must take a leading role in combating corruption, including in their own organizations.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reconsiliation between Matori and Alwi unlikely
Reconsiliation between Matori and Alwi unlikely Asip A. Hasani and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta As reconciliation with Matori Abdul Djalil's faction looks increasingly remote, the National Awakening Party (PKB) Alwi Shihab faction has decided to amend the party's constitution and political platform. Briefing the press one day before the faction kicked off its congress in Yogyakarta, party executive A.S.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'No vacancy' signs a rare sight in Bali
'No vacancy' signs a rare sight in Bali Peter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Denpasar Bali, just about as far away as one can get from New York city, has not escaped the fallout from the so-called "WTC event", as the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center is referred to on the resort island. "Before WTC we were enjoying 80 to 90 percent occupancy rates," said K.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Shoot-on-sight order a crime, NGO says 2
* Headlines: Shoot-on-sight order a crime, NGO says 2 * Opinion: Locals wage war against loggers 4 * City: SIRA chairman gets one year jail-term 6 * Archipelago: Protest against fuel price hike goes on 7 * National: Govt urged to pull military from Maluku 8 * World: Powell calls for peace 10 * Business: Tea plantations to suffer damage 11 * Features: Rio Helmi put Balinese in pictures 15 * Sports: Seeds tumble in Australian Open 20
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Gafur: 8 x 4 lines Police to question governor over bribe 2. Theys: 20 x 2 lines: Kopassus' role in They's murder not final: Police 3. Demo: 16 x 2 lines Students protest over hike in fuel prices 4. Ambon: 24 x 2 lines: Govt to lift state of civil emergency in North Maluku 5. UNHCR: 16 x 2 line UNHCR neutral on E. Timor refugees 6. Subsidi: 24 x 2 lines Compensation fund risks corruption in Cirebon
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators split over committee
Legislators split over committee A'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With just four days left before Monday's crucial House of Representatives plenary session, the largest party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remains split over a proposal to set up a special committee to investigate the high profile case involving House Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators to be tested for drugs
Legislators to be tested for drugs PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is to force its legislators in West Kalimantan to undergo drug testing. If the urine tests return positive results for the presence of drugs then the legislators responsible for the sample would be fired as legislators and party members, PDI Perjuangan leader of the provincial chapter Rudy Alamsyahrum said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan seeks sinere partnership in East Asia
Japan seeks sinere partnership in East Asia Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister, Japan Part 2 of 2 Japan-ASEAN cooperation must extend its reach globally. I believe we should increase our cooperation on such issues as peace and reconstruction assistance to Afghanistan, measures for disarmament and non-proliferation and reform of the United Nations. We have a role to play in the world, and we should play it.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Army's official website launched
Army's official website launched JAKARTA: The Army's official website was launched by armed force's chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Wednesday, despite some technical flaws that caused readers some problems. Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Ismet Hardy said that it had taken the Army Data and Information Management Agency a year to prepare the website in cooperation with international internet host M- Web. The website can be opened at www.mabesad.mil.id.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials evade onus for toll road flood
Officials evade onus for toll road flood Bambang Nurbianto and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Puncak Government officials have been trying to wash hands of the flooding that submerged parts of the Prof. Sedyatmo toll road leading to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport earlier this week by attributing the incident to nature and other causes.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators divided over 'Garuda, Merpati reshuffle'
Legislators divided over 'Garuda, Merpati reshuffle' Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are divided over the government's plan to reshuffle the top management of two state-owned airline companies, Garuda Indonesia and Merpati Nusantara Airlines. The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises announced the plan on Monday, arguing that the reshuffle was needed to improve the performance of the two airlines amid turbulence in the industry.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trial for Atrium bomb suspects started
Trial for Atrium bomb suspects started JAKARTA: Two suspects in last year's bombing of the Graha Atrium Senen in Central Jakarta, stood in separate trials on Wednesday at the Central Jakarta District Court. The Malaysian defendant, Taufik bin Abdullah Hakim alias Dani, 26, and Indonesian Edi Setiono alias Abas, 40, were charged with illegal possession of explosives, according to three-page indictments read out by prosecutors Walinga M. Amrullah and Ichwanul Saragih.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
City's 2002 budget approval likely late
City's 2002 budget approval likely late Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Puncak The opening of a two-day conference between 85 city councillors and hundreds of city officials at a city-owned resort in the mountains of Puncak near Bogor to discuss the 2002 city budget on Wednesday ended inconclusively. This has stirred fears that, failing significant progress by the end of Thursday, a postponement of the budget approval, which had been scheduled before Jan. 31, will be imminent.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda plane crash-lands in river
Garuda plane crash-lands in river The Jakarta Post, Klaten A Garuda Indonesia Airlines 737 crash-landed in a river in Central Java, killing one stewardess, Santi Anggraini, and injuring at least 32 others late Wednesday afternoon. Santi was found dead after the Boeing 737 carrying 61 passengers, including three babies and seven crew members, made a forced landing into the Bengawan Solo river, Juiring subdistrict, Klaten regency at around 4:45 p.m.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police to question Abdul Gafur over bribe
Police to question Abdul Gafur over bribe Yogita Tahil Ramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri had given her approval to allow police to question North Maluku's governor elect Abdul Gafur amid allegations he bribed fellow legislators to vote him governor, the National Police said on Wednesday. Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Saleh Saaf said the president's approval was required by law as Gafur was a member of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to ban tin ore exports next month
Govt to ban tin ore exports next month Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is expected to issue a ruling by the end of this month to bar the export of tin concentrate in a bid to help curb illegal mining and to help avoid the ailing state-owned tin mining firm PT Timah from collapsing, according to a senior government official. "The draft is final and it's now in the hands of Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi ...
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security the priority
Security the priority The presence of American troops in the southern Philippines to fight extremist Abu Sayyaf rebels is proof enough that regional nations have to look elsewhere for help. If ASEAN took a united stand on the issue of security, Asians would be able to look after their own affairs instead of seeking assistance from outside powers. The biggest problem is that ASEAN lacks cohesion. Indonesia's president Soeharto was a unifying voice, but the grouping has become unwieldy.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
President tells KPPU to monitor BCA sale
President tells KPPU to monitor BCA sale The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) on Wednesday to keep a close eye on the sale process of the government's 51 percent stake in the publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA). KPPU chairman Mohammad Iqbal quoted Megawati as also saying that the commission should report to her its findings.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Conflict in Cabinet
Conflict in Cabinet The decision of the Financial Sector Policy Committee (KKSK) to accept the proposal of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) for the extension of the obligers' debt settlement from four years to ten years has brought on an open conflict between cabinet members.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta hosts ATF
Yogyakarta hosts ATF The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten ASEAN member countries, along with China, Japan and South Korea will participate in the 2002 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Yogyakarta next week, according to BW Communications, the media coordinator of the forum. BW Communications principal consultant Ida Bayuni said on Wednesday that the forum would be attended by 1,500 delegates, and President Megawati Soekarnoputri would open the event at the palace of Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNHCR neutral on East Timor refugees
UNHCR neutral on East Timor refugees Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The United Nations High Commission for refugees (UNHCR) has adopted a neutral stance on the fate of 123 East Timorese who have been refugees for three years in East Nusa Tenggara province. It would give its support if the refugees voluntarily choose to go back to their homeland in East Timor or if they choose to stay in Indonesia and join the local resettlement program.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-BI director indicted for graft
Ex-BI director indicted for graft JAKARTA: Former Bank Indonesia director Heru Supraptomo was indicted on Wednesday, charged with manipulating the central bank's liquidity support funds (BLBI) and causing the state to suffer Rp 6.3 trillion in losses. A second defendant, Paul Sutopo, another central bank director facing similar charges relating to Rp 18 trillion in losses, appeared in the same court on Monday.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.16, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 403,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 16,000 AGIS 125 5 2,232,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 245 -15 65,000 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 25 335,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 520 25 16,000 Andhi Chandra 365 10 665,000...
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Clergymen vow to address 'moral crisis'
Clergymen vow to address 'moral crisis' A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top religious leaders vowed on Wednesday to work together to lift the country from what they consider the prevailing "moral crisis". Emerging from a two-hour closed-door meeting, the chairman of the 40-million-strong Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, Hasyim Muzadi said that they would set up a working committee to address the "acute moral illnesses afflicting society".
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Status of Akbar
Status of Akbar From Warta Kota I am really glad to hear that Akbar Tandjung has been named as a suspect in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) fund scam. I'm merely stating that everyone is equal before the law. So, regardless of his status, race, religion, etc., any person who has been found guilty must be punished. As in other cases, the principle of the presumption of innocence should also prevail in the case allegedly involving Akbar Tandjung.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertina relieved at Willem's reinstatement in Asiad squad
Pertina relieved at Willem's reinstatement in Asiad squad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Willem Papilaya's reinstatement in the Indonesian squad for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games team has brought relief to the national boxing body, Pertina. "We are glad that Willem is back as part of the team. KONI admitted its mistake," Didit Sudijoto, Pertina's deputy secretary-general, told reporters here on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muggers on
Muggers on pedestrian bridge From Investor Indonesia I advise pedestrians to be more careful when they use the pedestrian bridges in front of Sarinah department store, Jakarta hospital and Sahid hotel, because based on my own experience and those of my colleagues, these locations are full of ruthless muggers. On Jan. 4, around lunch time, when I was walking along the Sarinah bridge, I was suddenly surrounded by five well dressed men. I was pushed to the railing and one of them ripped my handbag.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab drivers jailed for theft
Pedicab drivers jailed for theft PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: The local district court here sentenced three pedicab (becak) drivers found guilty of stealing a music amplifier to five-months jail each on Wednesday. The Parepare court said the three defendants - Iwan, 21, Joping, 19, and Juananto, 20 -- had climbed a fence and smashed windows of a locked house belonging to Andi Agussalim, a resident on Jalan Daeng Parani. It was not clear when the theft took place.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana 2001 sales below target
Ramayana 2001 sales below target JAKARTA : Indonesian retailer PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa said Wednesday its 2001 full-year sales increased 21.7 percent to Rp 2.88 trillion. The sales figure was below its target of Rp 2.90 trillion for the year. The company said it expects to post a full-year net profit of Rp 323 billion in 2001, higher than the Rp 257 profit a year earlier. The figure will be released later in the quarter.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh brought to a halt after GAM calls for a total strike
Aceh brought to a halt after GAM calls for a total strike Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Aceh was almost totally paralyzed on Wednesday in connection with the recent call by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for a total strike in protest of what they called militarism in the province. Public services in most towns did not function although many government offices, tightly guarded by security personnel, remained open while schools were closed.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor land-use plan causes floods: Offical
Poor land-use plan causes floods: Offical Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the rainy weather sets in again, Jakartans have to live with its impact: floods. The annual deluge has been a problem for years and will probably still be one in the future. Governor Sutiyoso has repeatedly cited a shortage of funds and blamed the topographic and climatic conditions in the city for the government's inability to tackle the problem.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Duit ( 4 X 16)
2. Duit ( 4 X 16) Asian monies mixed late, respite from range-bound yen 3. Rice ( 2 X 28) Myanmar agrees to be part of Asian rice 'cartel' 4. ADB ( 2 X 20) US$15b needed to rebuild Afghanistan 6. OIl ( 2 X 20) Oil slides as U.S. stocks build
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police management
Police management From Rakyat Merdeka The intention of Senior Commissioner Alfon Leomau to file a lawsuit against former national police chief Bimantoro seems to have gained support from the current National Police chief, Da'i Bachtiar. What the public truly expects is that the solving of internal problems is not a case of vengeance against Bimantoro, but is focused more on the straightening up of the police's human resource management.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inflation in Malaysia recorded 1.4% in 2001
Inflation in Malaysia recorded 1.4% in 2001 Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's recorded an inflation rate of 1.4 percent in 2001, well within the government's target of below 2 percent, the government reported Wednesday. The moderate inflation figure came as Malaysia's economy received confirmation of more bad news in manufacturing sales, which slumped 17.2 percent year-on-year in November as the global slowdown continues to bite.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Nino
1. Nino Tea plantations risk severe damage from El Nino: ATI 2. Tin Govt to ban tin ore exports next month: Official 3. JORR JORR tender to start next Monday 4. BCA President tells KPPU to monitor BCA sale 5. IBRA Govt mulls IBRA replacement after 2004 6. ATF Yogyakarta hosts ATF 7. WB Stable RI economy not enough to fight poverty: WB
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls again
SBI rate falls again JAKARTA : The weighted average interest rate on one-month Sertifikat Bank Indonesia notes fell Wednesday, a further signal the central bank is pushing rates lower to help cut the government's debt burden. The one-month SBI notes stood at 17.21 percent at the weekly auction Wednesday, down from 17.37 percent at last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 30.0 trillion in bids at the auction, or 89.7 percent of total bids.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Revelations of ancient truths and new experiences of life
Revelations of ancient truths and new experiences of life Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Ubud, Bali It is not for every sculptor to create works that are monumental, exalting and effect a powerful impact on the mind at the same time. But a Greek-born Bali resident by the name of Filippos does exactly that. His sculptures bring back the greatness of ancient art, the excellence of world famous sculptors and the mystique of Eastern cultures.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jembrana regency, the unspoiled west of Bali
Jembrana regency, the unspoiled west of Bali Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Jembrana, Bali Jembrana regency on the western tip of Bali might not be a popular tourist spot but it does offer visitors the island's most unspoiled scenery. Deriving its name from two words, jimbar wana, which literally means great forest, Jembrana is famous for its wild areas, something that lures adventurous visitors. No traffic jams, noisy airports or discotheques here, just an expanse of forested landscape.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jembrana, the wild west of Bali
Jembrana, the wild west of Bali ================ Pariama Hutasoit Contributor Jembrana, Bali ---------------- Jembrana regency on the western tip of Bali might not be a popular tourist spot but it does offer visitors the island's most unspoiled scenery. Deriving its name from two words, jimbar wana, which literally means great forest, Jembrana is famous for its wild areas, something that lures adventurous visitors.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Apindo proposes biennial wage hike
Apindo proposes biennial wage hike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Businessmen (Apindo) proposed to the government on Wednesday that workers' minimum wages be evaluated every two years rather than every year as is currently done. "Raising minimum wages every year will only make both the employers and workers busy discussing them," Apindo's vice chairman, Hariadi Sukamdani, said after meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the State Palace.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tea plantations risk severe damage from El Nino, says ATI
Tea plantations risk severe damage from El Nino, says ATI Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tea Association (ATI) warned that about 45 percent of the country's 140,000 hectares of tea plantations would suffer severe damage if the El Nino weather phenomenon returns this year. ATI chairman Rachmat Badruddin said on Wednesday that tea plantations were very sensitive to changes in weather patterns, which may cause tea plants to perish.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three drug dealers caught in Bogor
Three drug dealers caught in Bogor BOGOR: Bogor Public Order Officers caught three drug dealers when trying to evict street vendors on Jl. Pasar Mawar on Wednesday. The three drug dealers, who were posing as bird sellers, are Mulyadi, 32, Ferry Abdul Hakim, 16, and Herry Hendratno, 19. They were carrying barbiturate pills - 130 lexotan pills and 50 rohipnol pills.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Misuari's followers step up attacks on Philippine troops
Misuari's followers step up attacks on Philippine troops Agencies, Jolo, Philippines Police officers and gunmen loyal to jailed Moro leader Nur Misuari killed three soldiers and a civilian in his southern Philippines island base on Wednesday, pushing the death toll in two days of unrest to 36, officials said. President Gloria Arroyo denounced the violence which erupted on Tuesday, saying "it was instigated by troublemakers." She did not elaborate.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
80 orangutans released to forest
80 orangutans released to forest SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: As many as 80 orangutans were last year returned to the wild by an international research center. Spokeswoman for the Center for Rehabilitation and Reintroduction of Orangutan Wanariset Semboja, Jean Mandala, told Antara that it managed to acquire 256 orangutans (pongo pygmaeus) during the year from the public, thanks to its intensive campaign through the mass media.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
76% of Bogor schools in decrepit state
76% of Bogor schools in decrepit state More than 1,200 school buildings in Bogor regency, or 76 percent of the total 1,650 school buildings in the area, are in a damaged state. Head of the regency's education and teaching agency Didih Suwardi said that annually, the office could only repair about 60 school buildings, Antara reported. As a result, the condition of the other buildings had deteriorated.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.16
Rupiah Rates Jan.16 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Students stage rallies over increase in fuel prices
Students stage rallies over increase in fuel prices Jupriadi and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Purwokerto Once again, hundreds of students marched the streets in several cities on Wednesday in protest of government plans to raise the prices of fuel, as well as rates for electricity and telephone use.
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Three million addicted to drugs
Three million addicted to drugs MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least three million Indonesians, mostly members of the younger generation, are addicted to narcotics, while the number of people infected with HIV/AIDS increased to almost 500 last year, experts said here on Wednesday. "It is embarrassing that the youth generation, who it is hoped may develop the nation and state in the future, become the victims of drugs," Rumintan Naibaho, a legal expert from the North Sumatra capital of Medan, said.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Compensation fund risks corruption in Cirebon
Compensation fund risks corruption in Cirebon Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Relief to the tune of almost Rp 1.5 billion to counter soaring fuel costs triggered by a reduction in government subsidies will be allocated this year to the West Java city of Cirebon. The specter of corruption there looms large, however, with local authorities saying they are even confused as to how the money would be distributed.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati, TNI urged to withdraw military from Maluku, North Maluku
Megawati, TNI urged to withdraw military from Maluku, North Maluku Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers from Maluku and North Maluku are urging President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the Indonesian Military (TNI) to immediately withdraw military personnel from the two conflict- torn provinces to aid reconciliation between the warring parties there.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's hostile stance?
Golkar's hostile stance? Is President Megawati Soekarnoputri losing her biggest coalition supporter in the House of Representatives? That question arises after leaders of the second largest party in the legislature, Golkar, came out last week with harsh criticisms of various policies of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government. The question is not, however, prompted by the criticisms themselves.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JORR tender to start next Monday
JORR tender to start next Monday The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would start the re-tender of the long delayed Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project on Jan. 21, with five developers expected to bid for the Rp 4 trillion (about US$384 million) project. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said that of the five developers, three were Malaysians, one Italian and the other the local PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro).
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alleged role of Kopassus members in Theys murder not final
Alleged role of Kopassus members in Theys murder not final or Probe linking Kopassus members to Theys murder not final Yogita Tahil Ramani and Annastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police allegations that an elite Armed force's unit was behind the murder of pro-independence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) Chairman Theys Hiyo Eluway are not official yet, according to National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. SIRA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11
1. SIRA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11 SIRA chairman guilty of hate, gets one year 2. TOMMY: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 21 2-year jail term sought for Tommy's bodyguards 3. TIGARAKSA: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 41 Public complains about Tangerang capital 4. SCHOOL: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 76% of Bogor schools in decrepit state JAKARTA: More than 1,200 school buildings in Bogor regency, or 76 percent of the total 1,650 school buildings in the area, are in a damaged state.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Boys and Girls Exhibition opens
World Boys and Girls Exhibition opens Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika will open the World Boys and Girls Exhibition on Thursday at Galeri Nasional at Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Central Jakarta. The 10-day exhibition will display more than 300 paintings by children from 161 countries including Indonesia. The paintings portray children's desire for peace in line with the exhibition's theme of EARTH, an acronym for Enjoy, Appreciate, Realize, Try and Hope.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stable RI economy not enough: WB
Stable RI economy not enough: WB Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A stable Indonesian economy is not enough to generate the investment needed to effectively fight poverty, because investors are also looking for legal certainties and a better investment climate, according to the World Bank on Wednesday. World Bank country director Mark Baird said Indonesia had done well in maintaining macroeconomic stability, which he said, was essential to attract investment.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNHCR supports repatriation of East Timorese refugees
UNHCR supports repatriation of East Timorese refugees Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang The United Nations High Commission for refugees (UNHCR) has adopted a neutral stance on the fate of 123 East Timorese who have been refugees for three years in East Nusa Tenggara province. It would give its support if the refugees voluntarily choose to go back to their homeland in East Timor or if they choose to stay in Indonesia and join the local resettlement program.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Truth commission set for traumatized East Timor
Truth commission set for traumatized East Timor Dean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta East Timor will formally open a truth and reconciliation commission next week in a major step toward shedding light on widespread human rights abuses committed during Indonesia's brutal rule over the territory.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public upset about Tangerang capital
Public upset about Tangerang capital Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Since the Tangerang regency capital was moved to isolated Tigaraksa, some 35 kilometers west of Tangerang, in January 2000, the local community has complained about its remoteness, which has resulted in the ineffective delivery of public services.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to lift state of civil emergency in N. Maluku
Govt to lift state of civil emergency in N. Maluku Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The state of civil emergency in North Maluku province and in parts of Maluku province will soon be lifted, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Photographer captures 'some people' in his work
Photographer captures 'some people' in his work Susi Andrini, Contributor, Ubud, Bali After living on his dream island for more than 20 years, the accomplished photographer Rio Helmi feels the need to display his work, capturing numerous prominent figures whom, he thought, made a great contribution to shaping the present-day Bali and its society. Running until Jan.
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Talks on Khmer Rouge trial stalled
Talks on Khmer Rouge trial stalled CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh said on Wednesday that talks with the United Nations on legislation paving the way for controversial trials of former Khmer Rouge leaders were still on track and it hoped for a final agreement this year. Cambodia last year passed new legislation to set up a UN- assisted court for leading figures in the 1975-79 "killing fields" regime. Prime Minister Hun Sen initially said the trials would begin by the end of 2001.