Archive: 22 January 2002
87 articles found
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up late on stable yen
Asian monies mostly up late on stable yen 2. Gold ( 4 X 17) Antibiotic not widely used by Asia shrimp farms: FAO 3. Gold 2 X 27 Gold price steady in thin Europe trade, silver slides 4. Cocoa ( 2 X 19 KL cocoa output seen flat in 2002
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Performance * Keroncong Music by Orkes Sederhana group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 2 p.m., Jan. 27. Music and Entertainment * Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 (Phone: 022 2500303): - SOB Fun Pub, at 9 p.m. onwards: New Comers, Monday. B for U Fuse, Tuesday. Cantique, Wednesday. SOB goes to campus, Thursday. Mixline and Salsa Dance Course, Friday. After Five and G-Spot, Saturday.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antibiotic not widely used by Asia shrimp farms: FAO
Antibiotic not widely used by Asia shrimp farms: FAO Vissuta Pothong, Reuters, Bangkok Farmers in Asia have applied the potent chloramphenicol antibiotic to their shrimp beds, but use of the drug is not widespread, a U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official said on Monday. "We can say that we know that chloramphenicol is used in farms.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister rejects Sunarto's impeachment
Minister rejects Sunarto's impeachment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno rejected the recent impeachment by the Surabaya legislative assembly of Mayor Sunarto Sumaprawiro, saying Sunarto was still the legitimate mayor. "Although the legislative assembly has impeached Mayor Sunarto, the problem remains whether the decision is acceptable to the Ministry of Home Affairs or not," Antara quoted the minister as saying here on Sunday.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra moves to control flooding
North Sumatra moves to control flooding Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The extensive trail of destruction that recent floods have wreaked in North Sumatra has prompted the provincial government to announce that they will take some preventative measures. The first local government initiative will be the construction of 1,500 flood dikes along the two main water catchment areas.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC shortlists three LNG suppliers
CNOOC shortlists three LNG suppliers China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) said on Monday it had drawn up a shortlist of three potential gas suppliers for China's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. Australia LNG Pty Ltd, BP Gas in Indonesia and Qatar's Ras Laffan Co were selected to negotiate a gas supply contract for the LNG terminal, said an official with the Guangdong LNG Joint Executive Office based in southern Chinese city of Shekou.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
N. Jakartans stranded by floods, administration
N. Jakartans stranded by floods, administration Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the past 35 years some 90,000 residents, living in the 10- hectare subdistrict of Kebon Bawang in North Jakarta have had to struggle against floods specially during the rainy season. Unfortunately, they have never received any assistance from the subdistrict office, moreover from the Jakarta administration.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Paris Club III set for April: Minister
Paris Club III set for April: Minister Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Paris Club donor countries and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to hold talks with Indonesia in April to discuss the rescheduling of the country's sovereign debt maturing this year, according to finance minister Boediono. "Since Jan.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flooding, a chronic problem in Jakarta
Flooding, a chronic problem in Jakarta Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you think flooding in Jakarta is a new phenomenon you couldn't be more wrong. For hundreds of years, perhaps even longer, the area where the capital is situated has been plagued by annual flooding.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police return Tommy's cars
Police return Tommy's cars JAKARTA: Police have returned six cars belonging to Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra that were seized as evidence during criminal investigations into the former fugitive. City Police Spokesman, Sr. Cmr. Anton Bachrul Alam, said that the vehicles, which were confiscated by police from an automotive workshop in Kebon Jerok last September, were not related to Tommy's cases.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'MMI has no links with Osama'
'MMI has no links with Osama' Kartika Bagus C, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Indonesian Mujahideen Council (MMI) chief Abu Bakar Baashir strongly denies having any links with the global al-Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden, although he says he supported the group's work for the cause of syariah (Islamic law). "I do support what work al-Qaeda, Osama and the Taliban have done to uphold syariah. I also support them because they are open enemies of the United States ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Banjir - 2x22
1. Banjir - 2x22 N. Jakartans stranded by floods, officials 2. Hearing - 4x8 Courts avoiding coverage: Claim 3. Party - 1x34 PPP splits, PKB unites at city council 4. Stop - 1x10 UNHCR 'lies' 5. New - 2x20 Beleaguered Sutiyoso opts out of election
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
30-month jail term sought for three Papuan rebels
30-month jail term sought for three Papuan rebels RK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Prosecutors demanded on Monday that three rebel leaders in the troubled province of Irian Jaya be sentenced to two years and six months in prison respectively on subversion charges against the state over their campaigns for independence. The prosecutors at two separate trials argued that secretary- general of the separatist Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) Thaha Al Hamid and two other presidium members Rev.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogya Perek artists raise plight of women
Yogya Perek artists raise plight of women Stevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gloom and doom reigns at the British Council in Jakarta. The mood has been created by an art exhibit that draws attention to the misery of women as represented by women figures in a depressing state: poignant, nude, abandoned and even headless. The art works, paintings, drawings, sculptures and installation pieces are the work of Yogyakarta female artists grouped under Perek.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'PPP Reformasi vows to be more vocal'
'PPP Reformasi vows to be more vocal' Yogita Tahil Ramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Development Party of Reform (PPP Reformasi) will learn much from the mistakes committed by its rival PPP, which gave younger members little chance to develop, a senior member of the newly-founded party said.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beleaguered Sutiyoso opts out of election
Beleaguered Sutiyoso opts out of election The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: The city will likely have a new governor later this year as Sutiyoso, who has failed to evade criticism over his poor performance in a number of areas, has indicated that he would not run for a second term after his tenure ends in October. Sutiyoso said during a post-Idul Fitri gathering with the Betawi (native Jakartans) community here on Sunday that he did not have any ambition for the nomination, Antara reported.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sjahril's verdict on March 6
Sjahril's verdict on March 6 JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court is scheduled to present its verdict on Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin on March 6. Presiding judge Soebardi said on Monday that the trial could not he held sooner because one of the judges intended to perform the haj pilgrimage.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
China opens new office in Medan
China opens new office in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Chen Shi Qiu has inaugurated a representative office in the North Sumatra capital of Medan. The establishment of the office is aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and China in the northern parts of the province and improving their mutual understanding.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P pushes for graft probe of mayor
PDI-P pushes for graft probe of mayor BATAM, Riau: Local executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to report on a collusion scandal involving Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir and Golkar Party leaders in the industrial city in Riau province.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Looking for the cause
Looking for the cause National leaders of various religions in the country voiced their concerns on Wednesday of the prevailing moral crisis.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF expects investment in RI to recover in 2002
IMF expects investment in RI to recover in 2002 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts foreign investment in Indonesia will recover despite the lingering global economic gloom, providing the government can strengthen the local investment environment through policy reform measures. IMF senior representative for Indonesia David C. Nellor said on Monday that signs of foreign investors' renewed interest in Indonesian assets had surfaced.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR Country profile - Jan 26
FOR Country profile - Jan 26 ;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-education Over 100,000 Indonesians study in Australia The link provided through education and training cooperation is one of the human faces of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship. More than 100,000 Indonesians have studied in Australia, and more and more Australians are choosing to study in Indonesia.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI bridge pair finish sixth in The Hague
RI bridge pair finish sixth in The Hague Mustofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Winter Olympics hopefuls Denny Sacul and Franky Karwur finished in sixth place at the just-concluded 16th Cap Gemini bridge tournament in The Hague, the Netherlands, but they will still be going back automatically to next year's event. The Indonesian pair booked an overall 793 points.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2 * Opinion: Lesson in how not to help the poor 4 * City: Jakartans suffer from routine flood for 35 years 6 * Archipelago: Surabaya lawmakers lock horn with minister 7 * National: Strong regime needed to promote stability 8 * World: Lava ignites petrol station in Congo 10 * Business: Foreign investment to recover in 2002 11 * Features: Flooding, a chronic problem in Jakarta 15 * Sports: Capriati routed Grande in Australian Open 20
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
13,888 Jakartans to join pilgrimage
13,888 Jakartans to join pilgrimage JAKARTA: A total of 13,888 Jakartans will join the haj pilgrimage this year, with 28 batches of pilgrims being planned. The first batch, comprising 450 haj pilgrims from South Jakarta, was seen off by Governor Sutiyoso on Monday at 8 a.m. from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The pilgrims took off on a Garuda Indonesia Airlines Boeing 747 and were bound for King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPPU to investigate JORR tender
KPPU to investigate JORR tender The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will set up a team to investigate the retendering process of the Rp 4 trillion (US$384 million) Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road project if there's evidence of any violation of the antimonopoly law, according to commission chairman Mohammad Iqbal.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil's owner revealed, questions remain
Indomobil's owner revealed, questions remain Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reacting to suspicion that the Salim Group might have regained control of PT Indomobil Sukses International, Indomobil's new owners revealed their identities on Monday, but fell short of proving that theirs was not Salim's money. Meanwhile, State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi was undecided over the possibility of retendering Indomobil, an automotive company formerly owned by Salim.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
"You see the potential for Muslim extremists and Muslim
"You see the potential for Muslim extremists and Muslim terrorists to link up with those Muslim groups in Indonesia and find little corner for themselves ..." -- U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI told to get serious with rights tribunal
RI told to get serious with rights tribunal Annastashya Emmanuelle and Tertiani B. Simandjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCHR) told Indonesia on Monday to get serious about the upcoming rights tribunal, saying the international community was watching the proceedings closely.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Isuzu sees 15% sales growth in 2002
Isuzu sees 15% sales growth in 2002 JAKARTA: PT Pantja Motor, sole agent and assembler for Japan's largest light-truck company in Indonesia, Isuzu Motors Ltd., said on Monday that Isuzu car domestic sales were expected to grow by about 15 percent, to 36,000 units, this year.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Denny, Franky sixth in The Hague, but secure next year's berth
Denny, Franky sixth in The Hague, but secure next year's berth Jakarta The Jakarta Post Jakarta Winter Olympics hopefuls Denny Sacul and Franky Karwur finished in sixth place at the just-concluded 16th Cap Gemini bridge tournament in The Hague, the Netherlands, but they will still be going back automatically to next year's event. The Indonesian pair booked an overall 793 points.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Workers/TKI - 24 x 2 lines
1. Workers/TKI - 24 x 2 lines Indonesia apologizes for rioting workers in Malaysia 2. Garuda - 20 x 2 CVR hoped to reveal cause of Boeing crash 3. Akbar - 28 x 1 line Akbar set on his 'holy' plan 4. Bus - 35 x 1 line $5.4m budget for bus project approved 5. Timor - 20 x 2 E. Timor sets up truth and reconciliation commission
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Variable road conditions
Variable road conditions From Kompas Just before Lebaran, late last year, I traveled overland with my family. We left Jakarta for Yogyakarta, taking the southern route via Bandung, Tasikmalaya, Banjar, Kebumen and Wates. On our return to Jakarta, we took the northern coastal route via Boyolali, Salatiga, Semarang, Tegal, Cirebon, Pamanukan and Cikampek. We were deeply impressed by the quality of the roads.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The hearings for two Acehnese activists at South Jakarta District Court were, unusually, held very late on Monday, sparking suspicion that it was part of a ploy to avoid media coverage. The first, for defendant Taufik Abdullah, 30, commenced at 3:15 p.m., when a defense witness gave his testimony.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P delays celebration
PDI-P delays celebration DENPASAR, Bali: A party's ceremony to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) here has been moved back to a date convenient for the party's chairwoman President Megawati Soekarnoputri. The event's organizing committee chairman I Made Urip said that Megawati would be unable to attend the event if it were to take place on its originally scheduled date of Jan. 23, due to her busy state agenda in Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor seeks release of graft suspect
Governor seeks release of graft suspect PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: South Sumatra Governor Rosihan Arsyad has asked the provincial attorney's office to release local forestry office head Syaiful Ramadhan, who is being detained on graft charges. Ramadhan, who was arrested on Jan. 17, is suspected of embezzling around Rp 9.4 billion of reforestation and other state funds. Rosihan's request was outlined in his letter dated Jan. 18 to the local chief prosecutor.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP splits, PKB unites
PPP splits, PKB unites Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta A split in the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has affected its members on the city council, but councillors from the National Awakening Party (PKB) are still united under former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.21
Rupiah Rates Jan.21 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates Jan.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar set on his 'holy' plan
Akbar set on his 'holy' plan Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not content with privileges he currently enjoys as a criminal suspect, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung is demanding the Attorney General's Office schedule its questioning of him around his haj pilgrimage next month.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Strong regime needed to promote stability'
'Strong regime needed to promote stability' A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto had taught an expensive lesson on how to run a strong government, something that Indonesia was now desperately is seeking, and also how an absence of democracy could be the end result, experts said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Hilman -- PRIME MINISTER JOHN HOWARD' S VISIT TO INDONESIA
1. Hilman -- PRIME MINISTER JOHN HOWARD' S VISIT TO INDONESIA 2 x 20 48 pt Australia, RI still need to overcome distrust Hilman Adil Research Professor Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta In an apparent effort to improve the troubled relationship between Indonesia and Australia, the visit of Australia's Prime Minister next month should be assessed in the wider context of the global situation, and the Asia-Pacific region in particular.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM weakened but far from crushed: Army
GAM weakened but far from crushed: Army Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Maj. Gen. I Gde Purnawa, chief of Bukit Barisan Military Command overseeing Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra admitted on Monday that the security authorities were having difficulties crushing the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in restive Aceh because, in addition to the province's large size, the separatist movement was backed by the local bureaucracy, politicians and students.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Airport to give better services
Airport to give better services From Pelita As a relatively frequent traveler, I would suggest the following points for improving services at Soekarno-Hatta airport. 1. Payment of airport tax can be made outside the check-in area as well, so that it is more convenient for passengers who have made a city check-in. It would be much better if the payment of airport tax was included in the price of the ticket. 2. The luggage conveyor belts are often not in operation.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crony capitalism key stumbling block to reform in SE Asia
Crony capitalism key stumbling block to reform in SE Asia P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Crony capitalism is flourishing in Southeast Asia even though it was cited as a key cause of the economic malaise that resulted from the region's worst financial crisis about four years ago, analysts say. Under crony capitalism, politicians in power offer business contracts and other favors to their relatives or friends.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers go on strike in Palembang
Bus drivers go on strike in Palembang PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Most passenger bus drivers in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang went on strike on Monday, leaving hundreds of city commuters and students stranded. Drivers said they called the strike to demand an increase in transport fares following the rise in fuel prices announced last week. Only a handful of buses were seen operating in the city, forcing hundreds of people to compete to get on the few available vehicles.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati requests for delay on presidency bill deliberation
Megawati requests for delay on presidency bill deliberation Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked legislators to delay deliberation on a bill on the presidency on the grounds that the government is currently assessing the bill outlined by legislators. The request of President Megawati was disclosed on Monday at a plenary meeting presided over by House deputy speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno. "The government is currently studying the bill.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muggers on pedestrian bridge
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.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourism in Bali
Tourism in Bali Last July I spent a few days in Bali with my wife, between Nusa and Ubud. It was a pleasant stay and I decided to repeat it, this time alone, arriving on Oct. 19, 2001 and leaving on Dec. 18, 2001. Again the experience was pleasant and smooth. I spent one-and -a-half months in Sanur and the rest again in Ubud. There were just two nasty things to comment on. First: On Nov. 30 I changed US$50 at a money changer -- without the word "Authorized" -- on Jl.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI govt
RI govt to verify status of al-Gozhi JAKARTA: The government will try to verify the citizenship of a man arrested in Manila over his alleged links with the al-Qaeda network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gov't needs a spokesman
Gov't needs a spokesman An increase in fuel prices is essential in view of the ailing state finances. Consequently, the government must sharpen its priority scale to be able to use available funds for wide-ranging purposes at this difficult time. The raising of fuel prices should thus be seen as a rescue measure. There was relatively little reaction to the government's plan to raise fuel prices. Many had even urged the government to make the unpopular policy known to the public.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR Country Profile -- JANUARY - 26
FOR Country Profile -- JANUARY - 26 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Australia-profile-aid Development aid: Investing in Indonesia's future As established development partners, Indonesia and Australia will continue to work together through 2002, building on a strong record of meeting considerable challenges to invest in Indonesia's future.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNHCR lies: Tribe head
UNHCR lies: Tribe head JAKARTA: Head of the Rendu tribe in East Nusa Tenggara, Vincent Herman Mosa Foa, along with his family, has been stranded in Jakarta since Aug. 1, 2001, following his participation in the 19th Session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva, Switzerland in July.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
;JP;
;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-institute Supporting increasing array of enduring ties Encouraging and supporting an ever increasing array of enduring links between Australia and Indonesia is a key function of the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese activists trial starts very late
Acehnese activists trial starts very late Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hearings for two Acehnese activists at South Jakarta District Court were, unusually, held very late on Monday, sparking suspicion that it was part of a ploy to avoid media coverage. The first, for defendant Taufik Abdullah, 30, commenced at 3:15 p.m., when a defense witness gave his testimony. Taufik is accused of illegal possession of explosives linked to the bomb blast at Iskandar Muda student house on Jl.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand finds a way out, what about us?
Thailand finds a way out, what about us? The topics of the talks by Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his two-day visit to Indonesia were focused on trade cooperation and the terrorism issue. Indonesia and Thailand are still struggling to escape from the crisis. But Thailand has begun to show bright prospects. Thailand has chosen the development of the popular economy. But Indonesia is still unsure about the way to escape from the crisis.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Husband detained for murdering wife
Husband detained for murdering wife DENPASAR, Bali: Police here have detained a 39-year old man, I Made Jadeng, for allegedly killing his wife in front of their two children. Despite trying to escape on a motorcycle, the suspect was arrested by a police special team on Saturday in the Sidakarya area of southern Denpasar after a three-day manhunt. Adj. Sr. Comr. Nicolaus E.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Belgium's Tractebel eyes Korea, China
Belgium's Tractebel eyes Korea, China BANGKOK: Belgium's Tractebel, part of French utility Suez Lyonnais, said on Monday it had submitted a bid for Enron Corp's stake in a South Korean gas distributor and was looking to enter China's energy market. Tractebel declined to say how much it had bid for Enron's 50 percent stake in SK-Enron, which was valued at US$300 million in 1998 when the now-bankrupt U.S. firm formed the joint venture with South Korea's SK Corp.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Narto: 8 x 4 lines
1. Narto: 8 x 4 lines Minister rejects Sunarto's impeachment 2. Tuntut: 20 x 2 lines 30-month jail term sought for alleged Papuan rebels 3. Aceh: 24 x 2 lines GAM weakened but far from crushed: Army 4. Pecat: 24 x 2 lines Luxury car-smuggling ring foiled in Cirebon
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former BI director tried for graft
Former BI director tried for graft JAKARTA: Former Bank Indonesia director Hendrobudiyanto stood trial on Monday, charged with manipulating the central bank's liquidity support funds (BLBI) and causing the state to suffer a total of Rp 18.2 trillion in losses. Prosecutor Suhartono read out his indictment at a hearing presided over by Judge Rusdi As'ad at the Central Jakarta District Court. Hendrobudiyono was the third former BI director to have been indicted for abusing his position.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ANGLES: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. ANGLES: 2 lines, 25 counts Message of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels' 2. PEREK: 1 line, 35 counts Yogya Perek artists raise plight of women
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local govt weak: Researcher
Local govt weak: Researcher YOGYAKARTA: A group of researchers revealed on Monday that the district administrations in the country remained incapable of providing better services to the public. "District administrations lack good human resources and equipment, while at the same time they focus on procedures and structure without having adequate commitment, data or leadership," research coordinator Cornelis Lay said.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Message of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels'
Message of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels' Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta "Little Angels" from around the world are bringing messages of peace to Indonesia, a country riddled by economic, social, political and moral crises. The children convey their messages in paintings displayed at the National Gallery on Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.4, opposite Gambir railway station, Central Jakarta. The exhibition, which began on Jan. 17, runs through Jan.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Luxury car-smuggling attempt foiled in Cirebon
Luxury car-smuggling attempt foiled in Cirebon Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The Cirebon, West Java, tax and excise office confiscated 19 containers filled with luxurious cars and electronic goods, which were brought in from Singapore without the necessary documentation.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up late
Asian monies mostly up late Irene Kwek, Singapore, Dow Jones Asian currencies were mostly higher late Monday on a relatively stable Japanese yen, while optimism following a cabinet reshuffle in Taiwan helped lift the New Taiwan dollar. The Thai baht ended marginally down as participants waited for the results of a central bank policy meeting later in the day.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Government must invest more on education and health'
'Government must invest more on education and health' Reiner S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government must invest more money on education and health care to help regain the high economic growth of the past, the United Nations say. Indonesia spends less than any other East Asian country on education and health care as a percentage of gross national product and about one third of its children were badly malnourished, said the Indonesian Human Development Report 2001.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SAARC's future: Bad precedents, but there are hopeful signs
SAARC's future: Bad precedents, but there are hopeful signs Parmanand, South Asian Studies Foundation, New Delhi, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta No SAARCC summit had been held amidst so much controversy or, for that matter, against such a controversial background. Some analysts feel that the very fact that the 11th summit could be held should be considered a big achievement. When the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) emerged on Dec.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activists protest detentions
Activists protest detentions MALAYSIA: Five Malaysian opposition activists accused of conspiring against Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government began fasting in a prison camp on Monday to protest their detention without trial since April, relatives said. The activists, mostly senior officials of the National Justice Party, were demanding their immediate release from Kamunting camp, about 250 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, said Bahirah Tajul Aris, the wife of detainee Ezam Mohamad Noor.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem. "We're offering the trash training free of charge.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP arrests another terror suspect
RP arrests another terror suspect PHILIPPINES: The Philippine military said it arrested on Monday a local Muslim man believed to be the courier of an Indonesian detained in Manila for possible links to Saudi militant Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network. The arrest brought to five the number of people apprehended in the Philippines since last week for alleged links with the network.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Business centers near completion
Business centers near completion JAKARTA: Two business centers in Muara Karang and Pluit, North Jakarta, which will cost an estimated Rp 26.35 billion (US$2.53 million) to build, will be finished in the first quarter of 2002. "Construction on the 5,201-square-meter plot of land in Muara Karang is 80 percent complete, while the center on Jl.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
$5.4m budget for bus project approved
$5.4m budget for bus project approved Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council has approved an allocation of Rp 54 billion (US$5.4 million) from the 2002 city budget for a busway project connecting Blok M in South Jakarta with downtown Kota in West Jakarta. Deputy chairman of the council's Commission D for development affairs, Ali Imran Husein, claimed that the project would improve public transportation in Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The hearings for two Acehnese activists at South Jakarta District Court were, unusually, held very late on Monday, sparking suspicion that it was part of a ploy to avoid media coverage. The first, for defendant Taufik Abdullah, 30, commenced at 3:15 p.m., when a defense witness gave his testimony.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hatta's 100th year commemoration
Hatta's 100th year commemoration JAKARTA: Indonesians have been urged to emulate the moral teachings and nationalism of the late vice president Mohamad Hatta, who during his life sacrificed much to build the nation. Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI) chairman Adi Sasonon said emulating all the good characteristics of Hatta, popularly known as Bung Hatta, was important to help inspire the Indonesian people to survive the current multi-dimensional crisis.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extraordinary Garuda pilot
Extraordinary Garuda pilot The pilot of the Garuda Boeing 737 which made an emergency landing near Surakarta (Central Java) on Jan. 15 in the evening deserves the highest award the country can offer. Putting down a passenger jet in a fast flowing jungle river without engine power or functioning electrical systems is an extra-ordinary feat in itself. The pilot's extremely quick and wise decision saved the lives of all but one on board.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2 * Opinion: Lesson in how not to help the poor 4 * City: N. Jakartans suffer from floods and council 6 * Archipelago: Surabaya lawmakers lock horns with minister 7 * National: Strong regime needed to promote stability 8 * World: Up to 100 dead as lava ignites petrol station 10 * Business: Foreign investment to recover in 2002 11 * Features: Flooding, a chronic problem in Jakarta 15 * Sports: Capriati routs Grande in Australian Open 20
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 3,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 10,500 AGIS 125 0 451,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 245 0 0 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 2,000 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 0 Andhi Chandra 345 -15 377,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 550 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,025 25 14,724,000 Anta Express Tour 280 70 2,500 Apac Citra 200 0 0 Aqua Golden 35,000 0 0 Argha Karya Prima 225 0 25,000 Argo...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.21
Rupiah Rates Jan.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP splits, PKB unites
PPP splits, PKB unites Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta A split in the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has affected its members on the city council, but councillors from the National Awakening Party (PKB) are still united under former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan grants direct aid for squatters
Japan grants direct aid for squatters JAKARTA: The Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF) has granted US$2 million in aid for squatters in Jakarta, West Java and Banten provinces. Endang Widayati, the director of housing and resettlement at the Ministry of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure, said here on Monday that the fund will not be given to the government but will be given directly to the squatters.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP splits, PKB unites at city council
PPP splits, PKB unites at city council Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A split in the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has affected its members on the city council, but councillors from the National Awakening Party (PKB) are still united under former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reshuffle planned at KAI
Reshuffle planned at KAI JAKARTA: An independent team set up by the government to carry out a fit and proper test on candidates for the new board of directors of state-owned PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has shortlisted them from 64 to 24. Speaking at a media conference on Monday, the team's deputy chief Ferdinand said the team was hoping to finalize the process by the end of the month.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators reluctant to question Akbar
Legislators reluctant to question Akbar Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears that legislators in the House of Representatives would not be serious about investigating corruption allegations against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung became a reality on Monday, when only 49 of the 500 House members showed up on time for the plenary meeting convened to hear justifications offered by 50 legislators on the urgency of setting up an inquiry team to investigate the Golkar chairman.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati forced to tread lightly
Megawati forced to tread lightly Derwin Pereira, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Jakarta is under pressure from Washington to get tougher with Islamic militant groups operating freely in the country, but domestic politics has much to do with the government's lack of action. President Megawati Soekarnoputri walks a tightrope on the issue of militant Islam.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia, RI still need to overcome distrust
Australia, RI still need to overcome distrust Hilman Adil, Research Professor, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta In an apparent effort to improve the troubled relationship between Indonesia and Australia, the visit of Australia's Prime Minister next month should be assessed in the wider context of the global situation, and the Asia-Pacific region in particular. After the crisis in East Timor in 1999, Indonesian-Australian relations plunged to the lowest point in its history.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia apologizes for rioting workers in Malaysia
Indonesia apologizes for rioting workers in Malaysia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On behalf of the government, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nua Wea made an apology to the Malaysian government for the violent riot in which some 400 Indonesian workers in a textile factory ran amok in a town outside of Kuala Lumpur last Thursday, sparked by the arrest of 16 Indonesians on alleged drug charges.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
CVR hoped to reveal cause of Boeing crash
CVR hoped to reveal cause of Boeing crash Tarko Sudarno, The Jakarta Post, Klaten A team of investigators and PT Garuda Indonesia Airlines are expected to unravel the mystery behind the Boeing 737 crash- landing here following the recovery of the plane's cockpit voice recorder (CVR) on Monday. The flight data recorder (FDR) was recovered on the day of the crash, Wednesday, Jan.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JI: A potent force with a regional network
JI: A potent force with a regional network Derwin Pereira, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The Jemaah Islamiah is small compared to other militant groups in Indonesia but it has an international reach that makes it a potent and dangerous force. Established in 1995, it has built up a regional network that covers Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, and a line of patronage to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.