Archive: 23 January 2002
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Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Villagers abandon kerosene, turn to firewood
Villagers abandon kerosene, turn to firewoodAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto The soaring prices of basic commodities caused by fuel price increases have forced people to try to reduce their expenses.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaMusic and Entertainment* Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Pianist, every Morning, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday to Saturday evening, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Enjoy Japanese specialties in Kemang at Oishi
Enjoy Japanese specialties in Kemang at OishiAida Greenbury, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a relief when a Japanese restaurant, Oishi, had the guts to venture into the South Jakarta bule neighborhood of Kemang more than a year ago.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
S'pore port needs to work hard amid Malaysian challenge
S'pore port needs to work hard amid Malaysian challenge Singapore needs to battle hard to retain its status as one of the world's busiest container ports amid a spirited challenge from neighbouring Malaysia, a senior economic official said Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Govt acts to cope with terrorism
Govt acts to cope with terrorismYogita Tahil Ramani and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an unprecedented move security authorities here have summoned a Muslim cleric to question his alleged links to Islamic militant networks, including al-Qaeda.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Unionists walk free
Unionists walk free JAKARTA: The Tangerang District Court declared two labor activists, Sofyan Bedot and Surjito, innocent of antisocial behavior on Monday.Sofyan and Surjito charged under Article 335 of the Criminal Code after a heated discussion with representatives of PT Dwi Naga Sakti Abadi,...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Japan gives Rp 20b in grants
Japan gives Rp 20b in grants JAKARTA: Japan has earmarked some Rp 20 billion (US$2 million) in education grants for Indonesia for 2002, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Yukio Takeuchi said on Tuesday."The small grants will be channeled directly to the people and reflect the genuine friendship...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
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.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
People with social problems sent home
People with social problems sent homeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration sent home on Tuesday 50 beggars, street singers, street vendors, squatters and thugs to their respective villages as part of the administration's efforts to bring order to the city.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Supporting increasing array of enduring ties
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.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
* Headlines: KL to prosecute Indonesian rioters 2
* Headlines: KL to prosecute Indonesian rioters 2* Opinion: Households move in and out of poverty 4* City: People with social problems sent home 6* Archipelago: Protests continue over price hikes 7 * National: Party amends platform to attract voters 8* World: China takes plane bugging report...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Security forces an obstacle to peace in Maluku: Mayor
Security forces an obstacle to peace in Maluku: MayorTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Besides the absence of a serious commitment from the central government, the disharmony among security personnel, especially between the local military and police in the provincial capital of Maluku, has...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
KPPU warns of possible manipulation in BCA tender process
KPPU warns of possible manipulation in BCA tender processThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) expressed concern of possible manipulation in the sale process of the government's 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) due its lack of transparency.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
ADVERTORIALonly
ADVERTORIALonlyDid you know that ... * Like Indonesia, Australia has three time zones, namely NE/SE (GMT+10), Central (GMT+9), and West (GMT+8), * Australian approved investment in Indonesia has reached US$8.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Appeal against Army plan in Aceh falls of deaf ears
Appeal against Army plan in Aceh falls of deaf earsAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressures mounted on Tuesday against the planned reinstatement of the military command in restive Aceh, but both the government and the House of Representatives turned a deaf ear...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
1. HAM - 14 x 3 lines
1. HAM - 14 x 3 linesTen generals to be questioned: Rights activist 2. Pansus - 24 x 2 linesAkbar inquiry is not first priority, legislators say3. Kodam - 21 x 2 linesAppeal against Army plan in Aceh falls of deaf ears 4. Rice - 24 x 1 lineBulog to import 1m tons of rice 5.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Detention center funds approved
Detention center funds approved JAKARTA: A Jakarta Police spokesman said on Tuesday that the City Council had approved the disbursement of Rp 10 billion (US$961,540) under the 2002 city budget for the setting up of a special detention center for drug abusers and traffickers.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Jakarta begins door-to-door ID card raids
Jakarta begins door-to-door ID card raidsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started its controversial door-to-door ID card raids in the five mayoralties on Tuesday, arbitrarily arresting 1,763 people, even though many of them had the necessary documentation.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Ten generals to be questioned: Rights activist
Ten generals to be questioned: Rights activistA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) will quiz 10 military and police generals implicated in the Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents, and will exercise its subpoena rights...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
RI in world debate contest
RI in world debate contest JAKARTA: Five Indonesians will take part in the annual World Schools Debating Championship, which begins in Singapore on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of National Education.This will be the second time that Indonesia is sending a delegation to the event.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Japanese firms' sentiments for ASEAN improve: JETRO
Japanese firms' sentiments for ASEAN improve: JETROThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negative business sentiment for Japanese companies operating in five ASEAN economies eased slightly in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore this month, according to a survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Navy foils log-smuggling
Navy foils log-smuggling SORONG, Irian Jaya: The Navy warship KRI Hiu apprehended two vessels carrying logs out of the province without the necessary documentation.Chief of the Sorong naval base Lt. Col.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.22
Rupiah Rates Jan.22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,892.00 9,892.00 10,444.00 10,340.00Austrian schilling 1 699.34 634.56 670.57 663.29Australian dollar 1 5,648.59 5,125.05 5,416.26 5,357.15Belgian franc 1 238.55 216.45 228.74 226.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
PJSI dreams of medal from judo in Busan 2002 Asian Games
PJSI dreams of medal from judo in Busan 2002 Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A series of overseas outings have already been planned for national judoka ahead of the 2002 Asian Games, with the sport's governing organization, the PJSI, dreaming of bringing home a medal from the Asian...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
PKB amends platform to attract voters
PKB amends platform to attract votersAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Unreconciled relations with the breakaway Matori Abdul Djalil faction took center stage during the just-concluded congress held by the faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) loyal to Abdurrahman "Gus Dur"...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Vulnerability to poverty needs to be examined
Vulnerability to poverty needs to be examinedAri A. Perdana, Center for Strategic and International Studies, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta In his 1981 book entitled Poverty and Famines, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen wrote, "Much about poverty is obvious enough.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Despite police's vow, Tommy's fate still plagued by uncertainty
Despite police's vow, Tommy's fate still plagued by uncertaintyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though accomplices implicated in crimes allegedly masterminded by Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra are being tried, the fate of former president Soeharto's youngest son remains clouded in...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
PT Great River workers still on strike
PT Great River workers still on strike BOGOR: Thousands of workers from textile producer PT Great River International in Cibinong, Bogor, continued their strike for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding a pay raise from Rp 412,000 to Rp 576,000 per month.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
1. Ari -- Poverty alleviation and vulnerability to poverty
1. Ari -- Poverty alleviation and vulnerability to poverty 2 x 20 48 pt Vulnerability to poverty needs to be examined Ari A. Perdana Center for Strategic and International Studies School of Economics University of Indonesia Jakarta 2.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
The situation is worsening
The situation is worsening Once again we are reminded of the importance of communications, openness and transparency.It started with the rumors concerning the trip to China by the president's husband, Taufik Kiemas, accompanied by six ministers.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
'RORO' to operate soon
'RORO' to operate soon Bengkulu: A specially designed roll-on, roll-off passenger ferry, Roro, will start to ply the Bengkulu-Enggano island route."Hopefully, the ferry, which will take passengers from Kahyapu seaport, will start operation tomorrow.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Bali prison escapee nabbed
Bali prison escapee nabbed DENPASAR, Bali: After more than two years at large, I Ketut Artana, who escaped from the Kerobokan Penitentiary in the city in 1999, was nabbed in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi, recently.Bali Provincial Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
UN secretary-general urges financial support for E. Timor
UN secretary-general urges financial support for E. TimorAssociated Press, United Nations United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan called for continued financial support for East Timor to ensure its success as an independent nation.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Renovating the house that Lee built
Renovating the house that Lee builtMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Either in awe or envy, many agree Singapore is a model of effective administration.Despite being just a single island about the size of Jakarta, it has overcome its dearth of natural resources with competent...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
School children drawn into debate
School children drawn into debate MALAYSIA: Nursery schools became Malaysia's latest ideological battlefield on Tuesday as the Islamic opposition reacted angrily to a reported government threat to close its kindergartens.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
1. OISHI, 2 lines, 25 counts
1. OISHI, 2 lines, 25 counts Enjoy Japanese specialties in Kemang at Oishi 2. MONAS, 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Rendezvous at budget Warung Monas Jatim
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
WFP launches nutrition program
WFP launches nutrition program The World Food Programme (WFP) has held a series of training courses for nutrition educators and volunteers from 17 local NGO partners in conjunction with the launching of the third cycle of its nutrition program."The training course, held from Jan. 15 to Feb.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Religious group calls for end to U.S. anti-terrorism drive
Religious group calls for end to U.S. anti-terrorism driveYogita Tahil Ramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 300 members of the Islamic Defenders Front from Surakarta (FPI-S) staged a protest outside the U.S. Embassy here on Tuesday, demanding that Indonesia sever all relations with the U.S.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
What a mess at IBRA
What a mess at IBRA How very bleak the situation appears with the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), now seen as the most powerful economic organization in the country. Controversies, questionable deals and outright scandals have plagued the agency since its establishment almost four...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Megawati reminded of her promise
Megawati reminded of her promise JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been reminded to fulfill very soon her promise to provide the people of West Nusa Tenggara a power generator, a report said.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
'Purge misleading food product ads'
'Purge misleading food product ads'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two consumer watchdogs have urged the government to help stop misleading advertisements on food and supplement products.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Astra clarifies
Astra clarifies Since early January 2002 many of our business partners and associates have complained regarding frequent telephone calls made by some people claiming to be the committee in charge of a joint advertisement for the 45th anniversary of PT Astra International Tbk., which falls on Feb.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Impact of I.D. Card Operation on population on Jan. 22, 2001
Impact of I.D. Card Operation on population on Jan. 22, 2001 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayoralty Checked Tried Verdict Sent to Kedoya --------------------- rehab.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Rendezvous at budget Warung Monas Jatim
Rendezvous at budget Warung Monas JatimFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just as you would expect in a city that never sleeps, there are plenty of eateries in Jakarta that are open until after midnight, even up to dawn. Most of them are sidewalk warung (food stalls).
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Protests continue over price hikes
Protests continue over price hikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests have continued in several cities across the archipelago against the soaring price of staple foods and other commodities, spurred by the recent 22 percent increase in fuel prices.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The city administration started its controversial door-to-door ID card raids in the five mayoralties on Tuesday, arbitrarily arresting 1,763 people, even though many of them had the necessary documentation.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
ADB, WB sign accord
ADB, WB sign accord The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank have agreed to improve cooperation in providing assistance to the Asia-Pacific region, the ADB said Tuesday.The memorandum of understanding will set up a framework for closer coordination and an improved division of labor between the...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
RI rioters to be prosecuted, deported
RI rioters to be prosecuted, deportedAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur A total of 125 Indonesian textile workers have been arrested after a riot over drug tests which has outraged Malaysia and embarrassed Jakarta, police said Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Rheumatic fever hard to diagnose, even with test
Rheumatic fever hard to diagnose, even with testDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com If you or your child have symptoms of rheumatic fever, diagnosis involves a physical examination and questions regarding your symptoms.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Development aid: Investing in Indonesia's future
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.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Govt to increase phone charges by 15 percent
Govt to increase phone charges by 15 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government yesterday announced plans to raise telephone charges by 15 percent from this February, ending months of speculation over the increase.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
For Saturday/Jan. 26, 2002 - country profile: Asutralia Day.
For Saturday/Jan. 26, 2002 - country profile: Asutralia Day. ;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-education JP/17/EDUOver 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.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Intel to invest more in Philippines
Intel to invest more in Philippines MANILA: Intel Corporation, the world's top semiconducter maker, said Tuesday it plans to invest 4-5 billion pesos (US$78-98 million ) this year to expand its test and assembly plant in the Philippines.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Elite games hamper reform impetus
Elite games hamper reform impetusPeter Milne, Managing Editor Van Zorge Report on Indonesia, Jakarta As the pressure builds on Golkar Chairman Akbar Tandjung, appeals can be heard for President Megawati Soekarnoputri to remain steadfast in her resistance to overtures from Golkar to allow the party...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Only 32 firms file objection to minimum wage hike
Only 32 firms file objection to minimum wage hikeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration revealed on Tuesday that only 32 companies, among 25,000 private firms here, have officially filed objections over the new minimum wage - amounting to Rp 596,266 (US$60) - due to...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Council against sale of water firms' shares
Council against sale of water firms' sharesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council rejected on Tuesday a planned divestment of city-owned water supply company PAM's two foreign partners, PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ), as it would be against the...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
DPRD 'has no authority to remove Sunarto'
DPRD 'has no authority to remove Sunarto'Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is still waiting for the Surabaya Legislative Council's report on its recent decision to remove Surabaya Mayor Sunarto Sumaprawiro from office and to appoint Deputy Mayor Bambang Dwi...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Protesters demand Riau Islands province
Protesters demand Riau Islands province JAKARTA: Dozens of women from the province of Riau protested in front of the Ministry of Home Affairs here on Tuesday, demanding government approval for the establishment of a Riau Islands province.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Result of Judicial Operation on population on Jan. 22, 2001
Result of Judicial Operation on population on Jan. 22, 2001 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayoralty Raided Tried Verdict Sent to Kedoya --------------------- rehab.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXList of Securities Quotation:Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 22, 2002; Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -25 3,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 14,500 AGIS 125 0 105,000...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Police, TNI personal infected with AIDS
Police, TNI personal infected with AIDS JAKARTA: An undisclosed number of police and Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel are either battling full-blown acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or have been infected with HIV that could develop into AIDS, an official from the ministry of health...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Asian stars looking to sparkle on global stage
Asian stars looking to sparkle on global stageAgence France-Presse, Perth, Australia The richest season in the history of Asian golf tees off here on Wednesday and the region's home-grown stars are confident they can make their mark alongside the global elite at the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Akbar inquiry is not first priority, legislators say
Akbar inquiry is not first priority, legislators sayA'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After giving a tepid response to the setting up of an inquiry team to investigate House Speaker Akbar Tandjung, legislators said on Tuesday that they were not in a hurry to decide on the...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Govt to cut rubber output
Govt to cut rubber outputDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to cut rubber output by 60,000 tons this year and 75,000 next year in a bid to boost sagging prices of the commodity, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
National Park not destroyed!
National Park not destroyed! We wish to clarify, in response to your Jan. 9, 2002 article "Gunung Palung National Park in West Kalimantan destroyed, that Gunung Palung is still there! The reporting is based on excellent field research by a Harvard University-affiliated team of foresters, and...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Love rejected, girl murdered
Love rejected, girl murdered TASIKMALAYA, West Java: Endang Esok, 26, is still undergoing intensive investigation at the Tasikmalaya police station over the recent murder of his neighbor, 16-year-old Mia.
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Akbar told to delay plan for haj trip to Mecca
Akbar told to delay plan for haj trip to MeccaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung's insistence on performing a haj pilgrimage despite his status as a suspect in a high-profile corruption scandal is feared to hamper the country's law enforcement...
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Response to
Response to shipping saga On behalf of the management of PT Freight Lini Express Indonesia we would like to thank Mr. Paul Hamel for bringing the problem of his shipment from Canada to Surabaya (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 18, 2002: Shipping saga).
Wed, 23 Jan 2002
Govt avoids legal action against ex-bankers
Govt avoids legal action against ex-bankersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has vowed to take legal action against indebted former bankers if, by the end of March, they decline to sign an agreement to start repaying their debts.