Archive: 26 January 2002
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Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vying for a share of tourists during hard times in ASEAN
Vying for a share of tourists during hard times in ASEAN Grace Emilia, Contributor, Yogyakarta It seems pretty incongruent, the contrast between the glamor of the tourist industry and the current dire situation in Indonesia where about 30 percent of children were badly malnourished in 2001.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Can leaders ever sacrifice?
Can leaders ever sacrifice? From Rakyat Merdeka Public suffering has been exacerbated by the recent price hikes in fuel, electricity and telephone rates. The public have to carry the heavy burdens of life amid the arrogance of their leaders. The wounds become more painful on finding out that almost every government official has more than one billion rupiah, as recorded by the State Officials Audit Commission (KPKPN).
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inquiry on Akbar delayed: Tosari
Inquiry on Akbar delayed: Tosari A'an Suryana and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators will be too busy in the coming months deliberating bills and holding meetings in their respective commissions to put the issue of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal on the agenda, according to House of Representatives deputy speaker Tosari Wijaya. Therefore, Tosari said on Friday, the House delayed the talks that would have set in motion a House inquiry committee for Bulog to March 7.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
The House wants Megawati to name new military chief
The House wants Megawati to name new military chief Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday to immediately name a new military chief for the sake of regeneration within the institution.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Traditional snack stands the test of time
Traditional snack stands the test of time A Christiant Kusuma, Contributor, Yogyakarta Kotagede in southeast Yogyakarta is famous for its silver work, but little is known about the city's tasty traditional snack, kipo. Kipo -- a small green sticky rice cake filled with a mixture of grated coconut, palm sugar and small slices of jackfruit, roasted and served on banana leaf; with each leaf containing five kipo -- can be found at a small food kiosk in Kotagede's main street of Mondorakan.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taking responsibility
Taking responsibility It is not often that one hears President Megawati Soekarnoputri speak openly and with candor about her 16-month-old presidency -- or, indeed, about anything at all. That, more than anything else, is probably the reason why the remarks that she made on Thursday, off the cuff, before participants at the Muhammadiyah annual conference in Bali got the appreciative public attention that they did.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia a truly sick nation: Scholar
Indonesia a truly sick nation: Scholar Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Indonesia will soon become "the backyard" nation among Asian countries if it fails to combat serious corruption and a lousy work ethic, says noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid. Speaking at the annual meeting of Muhammadiyah here, Nurcholish said Indonesia was already lagging behind other countries in finance, education, science, culture but most importantly in morality and mentality.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
World leaders invited to E. Timor
World leaders invited to E. Timor UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has invited the leaders of all 189 UN Member States -- the Holy See and Switzerland -- to attend the May 20 ceremony marking the independence of East Timor. United Nations Information Center in Jakarta said in its release on Friday that East Timor Foreign Minister Jose Ramos- Horta had left Dili for New York to attend a Security Council meeting on the future of UN involvement in the new nation.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina misleads public in defining 'retail price'
Pertamina misleads public in defining 'retail price' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-run oil and gas company Pertamina revealed on Friday how it misled the public about the price of kerosene. It's explanation partly explains why the price is about double the Rp 600 "retail price" set by the company. The government announced on Jan. 16 that kerosene for households and small enterprises was to increase from Rp 400 to just Rp 600 per liter.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Ultimate Fighting C'ship' on 'TPI'
'Ultimate Fighting C'ship' on 'TPI' JAKARTA: After RCTI with its Smack Down, TPI is now set to provide Indonesian martial arts enthusiasts with something to talk about when it airs UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) starting on Sunday. UFC is a fight show where the action takes place inside an eight-sided ring, and features world champions from various martial arts, including Indonesia's pencak silat.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Review spots faults in Salim's MSAA
Review spots faults in Salim's MSAA Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unreasonable, unfair and void is how an independent legal review describes a US$5 billion debt settlement deal of the Salim Group that has turned the government into an impotent creditor. The debt deal is one of many that form the legal basis for recouping some $13 billion in public funds lent to ailing banks in the late 1990s.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Uber Cup squad still has time to improve its skills: Manager
Uber Cup squad still has time to improve its skills: Manager Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Uber Cup women's badminton team have yet to reach its peak performance prior to the qualifying round on Feb. 20-24 in Melbourne, Australia. The shuttlers are focusing their training to recover their physical fitness and skills. The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has named ten shuttlers to grab a place in the finals rounds in May in Guangzhou, China.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
CCF stages Squiban solo concert
CCF stages Squiban solo concert JAKARTA: The French Cultural Center (CCF) Jakarta will present a solo jazz piano concert by noted pianist Didier Squiban at Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7.30 p.m. Squiban, born in Bretagne, France, is a pianist, composer and arranger. His compositions are a mix of jazz, traditional Breton and classical music. Free tickets are available at CCF on Jl. Salemba, Central Jakarta and Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. --JP
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
City bus fares to rise between 10% and 20%
City bus fares to rise between 10% and 20% Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Owing to the rising costs of fuel and spare parts, the city administration has said that it will soon increase city bus fares by between 10 and 20 percent. Administration officials will announce formal implementation of the increase "in the next two weeks," said Putu Wirta Antara, Jakarta deputy chair of the Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) after meeting Governor Sutiyoso at City Hall on Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Sapii - 34 x 1 line
1. Sapii - 34 x 1 line Muhammadiyah continues push for morality 2. Health - 21 x 2 lines The poor to enjoy health services from fuel subsidy 3. BBM - 21 x 1 line A kerosene 'retail' price ? 4. Migrants - 12 x 3 lines TO COME
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained? Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' CSIS Jakarta 3. Asia -- Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia 1x 34 36 pt Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia Don Pathan The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cyclist killed by train
Cyclist killed by train JAKARTA: A cyclist was killed by a train on Jl. Palmerah Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday evening. He died instantly from head injuries. The victim, identified as Wardi, was a resident of the Palmerah subdistrict. A witness said Wardi had ignored warning sirens as he crossed the train tracks. His body was taken to Cipto Mangunkusumo hospital for an autopsy. -- JP
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Int'l labor body blasts Apindo's stand on wages
Int'l labor body blasts Apindo's stand on wages Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Brussels-based International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation lambasted Indonesian manufacturers on Friday for refusing to implement the new minimum wage policy. "International consumers no longer want to buy products produced by exploited laborers. So if you succeed in keeping wages at poverty levels, you risk losing your best markets in the U.S.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Painting, by Sukandar, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274-560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 2 - 8. * Leather Handicraft by Keluarga Kulit ISI Yogyakarta, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (Tel. 0274-561914), Feb. 6 - 11. * Fine Arts by Jean-Michel Alberola, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (Tel. 0274-371015, e- mail:cemetiah@indosat.net.id), until Jan. 31.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega urges ASEAN ministers to beat terrorism, boost tourism
Mega urges ASEAN ministers to beat terrorism, boost tourism Agencies, Yogyakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Southeast Asian countries to forge closer cooperation to boost tourism in the region in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, while pledging support to combat terrorism to save the industry in the region.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Widow, chauffeur suspected of murder
Widow, chauffeur suspected of murder BANDUNG, West Java: Police investigating the murder of Japanese businessman Yosinori Kitamura, 55, and his 16-year-old housemaid believe the man's widow and his chauffeur could have played a role in the killing. Bandung police have used a lie detector during questioning of Ida Farida, 45, and driver Yayan, 38, to test their alibis and statements that have contradicted earlier inquiry results.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor discipline of road users
Poor discipline of road users From Warta Kota In the present era of openness, many community members, particularly drivers of motorized vehicles, are inclined to violate traffic signs, not to mention parking vehicles in prohibited areas. They take up almost all parts of the roads, such as what you can see in front of Pasar Hayam Wuruk Indah in Jakarta. Drivers frequently violate road signs, especially at road intersections when the traffic lights turn red.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fuel smuggling rampant in Batam sea
Fuel smuggling rampant in Batam sea BATAM, Riau: A local oil businessman has revealed that fuel smuggling frequently takes place off the Nan Indah industrial area in Batam without any action ever taken against the culprits. The businessman, who refused to be named, said a tanker belonging to a well-known Batam businessman supplied some 200 tons of diesel fuel to a foreign vessel off the Nan Indah industrial area in Tanjungguncang waters.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
BCA test deadline set for Monday
BCA test deadline set for Monday The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said that bidders for Bank Central Asia (BCA) must complete all required documents for the central bank's fit and proper test no later than Monday, Jan. 28, the same date on which bidders must submit their final bids. Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Friday he expected the central bank to begin its fit and proper test on the bidders by next Monday at the latest. "There are only three days left.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP overshoots budget deficit target
RP overshoots budget deficit target MANILA: The Philippines overshot its calendar 2001 budget deficit target by almost 1.4 percent to hit 147.023 billion pesos (US$2.82 billion), the finance department said Friday. Philippine officials originally expressed confidence that the government could stay within the deficit ceiling of 145 billion pesos for 2001. However earlier this month, the finance department conceded it may have missed the target.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon mayor sues sultan over land dispute
Cirebon mayor sues sultan over land dispute Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cirebon administration is suing the city's Sultan Sepuh Maulana Pakuningrat XIII for allegedly acquiring illegally 337 hectares of state land, worth around Rp 1.69 trillion. Local police summoned the sultan for questioning on Thursday following a recent report filed by the city's administration through its regional development company. Chief of the Cirebon district police Adj. Sr Comr.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans incentives for investment in SMEs
Govt plans incentives for investment in SMEs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering providing incentives for foreign companies who want to set up joint ventures with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman Theo F. Toemion. "One possible incentive would be tax cuts," Theo told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investing for the future
Investing for the 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. From initial projects such as the Colombo Plan educational scholarships of the 1950s, the emphasis of the joint program has shifted over the years in line with changing Indonesian priorities and needs.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.25
Rupiah Rates Jan.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riau, Jambi claim Berhala Island
Riau, Jambi claim Berhala Island The Jakarta Post Jakarta Two neighboring provinces, Riau and Jambi, have been involved in an intense rift over Berhala Island during the last two months. Both have claimed the islet which is only 10 square kilometers, for political, cultural and historical reasons. Both sides said they were awaiting central government mediation to solve the prolonged conflict.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
War against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chief
War against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chief The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) warned of a protracted war against the armed wing of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Friday, but ruled out any immediate deployment of more combat troops in the restive province of Aceh. "The war will be drawn out. This is not only about security, but other factors as well," Army's Strategic Reserves (Kostrad) Commander Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu told the media after a sports match here.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta offers visitors wide variety of local treats
Yogyakarta offers visitors wide variety of local treats Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you have a hankering for some local snack specialties while you are staying in Yogyakarta, there should be no problem. A wide range of traditional snacks, from fried to boiled or salty to sweet ones, are on offer for you to savor. The names may sound strange, unfamiliar. But taste is the main thing that makes people seek them out.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO reshuffles personnel
AGO reshuffles personnel The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office announced on Friday its latest reshuffle, which will move state prosecutors who used to handle high-profile cases to top posts at provincial level. The rotation, involving 40 prosecutors currently stationed at the office and regional offices, was signed by Attorney General M.A. Rahman on Thursday and will take effect on Feb. 1.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three Indonesian pilgrims die
Three Indonesian pilgrims die MEDINA, Saudi Arabia: An Indonesian pilgrim, Suanah binti Kromo, died of a heart attack in her dormitory here on Thursday, Antara reported. The 54-year-old woman from the Central Java town of Kendal is the third Indonesian to have died in Saudi Arabia since the first batch of Indonesian pilgrims arrived on Sunday. On Tuesday, Siti Aisiah binti Salamrowe, 40, died upon arrival at King Abdul Azis airport. Her death was followed by that of Wakiah binti Sukardi, 57.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KIPO, 1 line, 23 counts
1. KIPO, 1 line, 23 counts Traditional snack stands the test of time
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
17 firms seek excuse for wage payment
17 firms seek excuse for wage payment SEMARANG: Head of the Central Java Manpower and Transmigration Office Mudji Hartono said on Friday that at least 17 companies in the province had asked to delay paying the new minimum wage for workers. The companies argued that they were facing financial difficulties, he said. "We have set up a team to appraise the 17 companies to determine whether they deserve to be excused or not," Mudji said.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favorite
'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favorite Israr Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Anytime a friend or relative returns from Yogyakarta, he or she usually brings a box of Bakpia Pathuk, the city's most popular traditional snack, as a gift. It's not hard to find. When passing through Yogyakarta's touristed streets, local residents -- from sidewalk traders to pedicab drivers -- will happily offer to take you to buy this round-shaped delicacy.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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/EDU 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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: War against GAM will be drawn out 2
* Headlines: War against GAM will be drawn out 2 * Opinion: ASEAN's antiterrorism drive 4 * City: Governor violates ministerial decree 6 * Archipelago: Decision on new province irks Riau governor 7 * National: More clues emerge in Bulog scam 8 * World: Suicide bomber strikes in Tel Aviv 10 * Business: Govt to limit bank guarantee scheme 11 * Features: Traditional snack stands the test of time 16 * Sports: Safin rescued by rain in Open semifinal 20
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes
Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to its alleged "inhuman and violent practices" recently, the City Public Order Agency (Tramtib) has come under strong criticism from some members of the public and non-governmental organizations, with some groups calling for its dissolution.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/M04
JP/14/M04 Did 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$8.8 billion, mainly concentrated in coal and gold mining, making it the ninth largest foreign investor (based on investment approvals), * Since the 1960s, many Aboriginal people, indigenous Australians, have written and published poetry, novels and plays in English as well as some indigenous...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bengkulu's PKB chief to resign
Bengkulu's PKB chief to resign BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Ansyori Iskak, who heads the local branch of the National Awakening Party (PKB), will resign as a member of the Bengkulu legislative council and take a new post with the party's splinter group in Jakarta. "I want to concentrate on my assignment to assist PKB Central Board Chairman Matori Abdul Djalil," he said on Thursday. Anshori was appointed as co-chairman of Matori's PKB faction during its congress in Jakarta on Jan. 14 to Jan. 16.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Solution to prevent floods in Jakarta
Solution to prevent floods in Jakarta From Investor Indonesia The comments by some Jakarta administration officials on recent floods in the city were extremely amusing. They said that flooding was all part and parcel of the seasonal cycle. What irritates me is why they never take any preventative measures to anticipate this problem, which blights the city, year after year. The governor's visits to disaster sites are, in effect, meaningless gestures.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legal gambling urged
Legal gambling urged The Indonesian Association of Nightspot Owners (Asphindo) urged the city administration on Friday to set up localized official gambling on an island in Kepulauan Seribu (the Thousand Islands). The association's secretary-general Adrian Mailite said the localization was needed to prevent the mushrooming of illegal gambling dens in the city. "We supported the idea that gambling should be located far from here.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vendors ask for right to trade
Vendors ask for right to trade JAKARTA: Street vendors called on the Bogor municipal administration to allow them to continue trading but, at the same time, conduct raids on indisciplined vendors. "It's about our right to a livelihood. The administration shouldn't just ban us from trading as vendors in the area without providing any solutions," said a street vendor as quoted by Antara on Friday. The vendors said the raids were scheduled to continue for quite some time.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. GUBERNUR: 50pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GUBERNUR: 50pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree 2. TRAMTIB: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Public furious at Tramtib's violence, demand changes 3. BUSTANIL: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 23 Legal gambling center urged 4. UNESCO: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 23 UNESCO offers 'trash' course
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor promised free health services
Poor promised free health services Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Health Ministry secured Rp 500 billion (US$48 million) this year from the state's fuel subsidy reduction to provide medical services for the country's 37.3 million poor. The funds will be distributed directly to 468 mainly state- owned hospitals and 7,000 public health centers throughout Indonesia, starting February but only till April, Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi said Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to limit bank guarantee scheme
Govt to limit bank guarantee scheme The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is moving ahead with plans to limit the bank guarantee scheme, which currently covers all the obligations of closed banks, as public confidence in the country's banking sector has gradually improved, according to Bank Indonesia deputy governor Achjar Iljas. Achjar also said on Friday that the banking sector was now in relatively better condition than it was during the devastating 1997-1998 financial crisis.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia
Terrorist war shifts to Southeast Asia Don Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok With the arrival of U.S. troops in the southern Philippines to advise local troops in their fight against separatist Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, and the announcement by the Thai police chief that violent attacks may be coming to Thailand, the focus of the war on terrorism has effectively shifted to Southeast Asia.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Newspaper lodges protest against police brutality
Newspaper lodges protest against police brutality Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 30 staff and security guards of the daily Waspada have lodged a complaint alleging police brutality with the North Sumatra Provincial Police Headquarters. The complaint concerned an assault that was allegedly perpetrated by police officers at the newspaper's offices on Jl. Brigadir Jenderal Katamso in the city on Wednesday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Based on Law No. 22/1999, the formation of Riau Islands province
Based on Law No. 22/1999, the formation of Riau Islands province rests on approval from the governor and legislature of the Riau mainland, along with an assessment evaluating the islands' economic potential, cultural and political climate, as well as population and geographic size. Final requirements are recommendations from the Regional Autonomy Board (DPOD), and founding legislation.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Probe into Ngawi incident sought
Probe into Ngawi incident sought JAKARTA: Lawyers representing the Ngawi Muslim Forum and the Communication Forum of Ahlul Sunnah Wal Jamaah, known as Laskar Jihad or Holy Warriors, lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday seeking a thorough investigation into alleged human rights violations by police in the so-called Ngawi incident. The lawyers, headed by M.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisis
West Java struggles with decade-long teacher crisis Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java, a large province closest to the capital, Jakarta, has hidden its decade-long teacher crisis behind its achievements in the field of education.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained?
ASEAN's antiterrorism drive: Can it be sustained? Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', CSIS, Jakarta The continuing coverage of the issue of terrorism in this daily reflects both the deep concern of the society of the grave impacts of terrorist activities upon the life of human beings and the need to have an effective counter-terrorism strategy. Terrorism, by nature is an international problem that requires a solution with an international focus.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia needs to make approach to Malaysia'
'Indonesia needs to make approach to Malaysia' Agencies, Jakarta/Medan Indonesia needs to make neighborly approaches to Malaysia after labor riots there prompted a temporary ban on hiring new Indonesian workers, Vice President Hamzah Haz said Friday. "We need to approach Malaysia because it is our neighbor and work opportunities are great there," Hamzah was quoted by the official Antara news agency as saying. Hamzah said he had no plan to visit Malaysia.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telecom dispute may hurt public interest
Telecom dispute may hurt public interest The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The likely collapse of the asset transfer deal between state telecommunications giants PT Telkom Tbk and PT Indosat Tbk may have scant impact on Indosat's expansion plan -- at the same time, however, it could cause true damage to the interests of the many people in Yogyakarta and Central Java in need of better service, a noted analyst said.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Decision on new province irks Riau governor
Decision on new province irks Riau governor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposed formation of a Riau Islands province has stirred strong discord pitting the central government and the islands' inhabitants -- some of whom oppose the idea -- against the current Riau province on the mainland, which seeks a democratic compromise on the issue.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah continues push for morality
Muhammadiyah continues push for morality Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Muhammadiyah, the second largest Muslim organization in the country, is certain to play a more active role in mediating and moderating the current political and social problems both on domestic and international levels because of its credibility and independence, says its chairman.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: People-to-people links help promote bilateral relations Today, on January 26, Australians at home, in Indonesia and around the world celebrate Australia Day and what it means to be Australian. Australians, as they look back on 2001, are conscious that this was a more than usually tumultuous year in world affairs, with new challenges to global security and to the world economy.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Challenges facing the govt
Challenges facing the govt The challenges currently facing the government are numerous, especially in convincing the critics that the government privatization program of state-owned enterprises to balance the budget is on the right track and does not smack of collusion or corrupt practices.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Qantas, BA offer special rates
Qantas, BA offer special rates JAKARTA: Qantas and British Airways announced "Global Offer" airfares for Indonesian travelers to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe on Thursday. Indonesian visitors to Australia are offered one return flight domestic fare either within Australia or within New Zealand for US$1 or $10 respectively, in addition to the cost of a 60-day excursion fare from Jakarta or Denpasar to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
"Everybody is tired of seeing political leaders bickering with
"Everybody is tired of seeing political leaders bickering with each other," says Muhammadiyah chief Ahmad Safii Maarif. --Page 3
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah'
'No food packing by Raudlatul Jannah' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two witnesses in a graft case in which Akbar Tandjung is a suspect, denied on Friday that any temporary buildings were ever set up at Cipinang Market from March 1999 to September 1999 as was previously claimed by the Raudlatul Jannah Foundation, a little known organization that Akbar claimed to have received Rp 40 billion from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. From initial projects such as the Colombo Plan educational scholarships of the 1950s, the emphasis of the joint program has shifted over the years in line with changing Indonesian priorities and needs.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNESCO offers training
UNESCO offers training 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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police criticized over press abuse
Police criticized over press abuse JAKARTA: The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has sent a letter to National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar urging him to call a halt to abuses committed by the police against the press. In its letter dated Jan. 24, the AJI urged the police to comply with the 1999 Press Law that upholds the freedom of the press and to take punitive measures against those police personnel who violated the law.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministers assess conflict in Maluku
Ministers assess conflict in Maluku The Jakarta Post, Ambon The people of Maluku, frustrated by the prolonged Muslim- Christian conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 lives, greeted Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his entourage with hopes that the government would take the necessary measures to end the conflict and help rehabilitate the damaged infrastructure.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Educational links building frienship and understanding
Educational links building frienship and understanding 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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.25
Rupiah Rates Jan.25 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates Jan.25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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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.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree
Sutiyoso violates ministerial decree Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post As a governor, Sutiyoso should abide by the law. Ironically, he has long violated a ministerial decree that bans him from holding the post of commissioner at the city-owned market operator, PD Pasar Jaya. Sutiyoso has occupied the position since his installment as the city governor in October 1999.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming power
PDI Perjuangan says its image changes since assuming power A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has conceded that its image had declined since it assumed power last year. "We used to attack the government, and now we are within the system. We have a task to preserve our government. This makes our effort to build our good image difficult," PDI Perjuangan legislator Tarto Sudiro said Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16. * Painting by children from 161 countries, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), Jan. 26. * Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bustanil rushed to hospital
Bustanil rushed to hospital JAKARTA: The former state minister of cooperatives and small and medium enterprises and chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bustanil Arifin, was rushed on Friday to the police hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, for treatment of diabetes mellitus. The suspect in a corruption case involving Bulog funds in 1990 was taken out of his cell at 1:30 p.m. He was wearing a black cap, brown batik shirt and black trousers.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Terror - 20 x 2 lines
1. Terror - 20 x 2 lines Alleged al-Qaeda-linked network in Central Java 2. Aceh - 14 x 3 lines War against GAM will be drawn out: Kostrad chief 3. Pansus - 21 x 1 line Inquiry on Akbar delayed: Tosari 4. TNI - 17 x 3 lines The House wants Megawati to name new military chief 5. Ambon - 24 x 1 line Ministers assess conflict in Maluku
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two-star general to head Aceh Kodam
Two-star general to head Aceh Kodam Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Iskandar Muda Military Command in Aceh will be given a top classification and will be headed by a two-star general, director general for defense strategy at the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Sudrajat said on Friday. "We are classifying the military command in Aceh as a first- class command because of various considerations, including real threats coming from outside," Sudrajat told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
PSM beats Persipura 3-2
PSM beats Persipura 3-2 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM of Makassar, South Sulawesi secured its first victory of the 2002 National Soccer League by defeating Persipura of Jayapura, Irian Jaya 3-2 on Friday. The match was postponed on Thursday evening after the Mattoangin Stadium lighting went out at about the two-minute mark of the second half with the score tied 1-1. After waiting for 30 minutes, the lights were still out and both sides agreed to continue the match on Friday.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sites
UN helps develop Ujung Kulon, Komodo into ecotourism sites The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations has chosen the Komodo and Ujung Kulon national parks for a US$1 million project linking environmental conservation and tourism, along with four other world heritage sites.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
ATF's Areas for Cooperation
ATF's Areas for Cooperation Facilitation of travel Tourism promotion Private sector cooperation Human resources development Investment promotion
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-profile-speech Message from Ambassador: People-to-people links help promote bilateral relations On 26 January Australians at home, in Indonesia and around the world celebrate Australia Day and what it means to be Australian. Australians, as they look back on 2001, are conscious that this was a more than usually tumultuous year in world affairs, with new challenges to global security and to the world economy.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates Jan.25
U.S. Dollar Rates Jan.25 Latest %Change Yen 134.66-67 -0.02 Euro* 0.8671-75 -1.19 Sterling* 1.4125-26 -0.79 Swiss franc 1.6936-42 +1.19 Canadian dollar 1.6029-34 -0.04 Australian dollar* 0.5156-61 -0.77 New Zealand dollar* 0.4237-45 -0.68 Deutsche mark 2.2548-51 +1.22 Czech koruna 36.715-45 +0.72 Hungary forint 280.69-09 +1.11 Danish krone 8.5640-70 +1.20 Norwegian krone 9.0567-97 +0.89 Polish zloty 4.1605-55 +0.50 Russian ruble 30.612-22 0.00 Swedish krona 10.6394-54 +1.05 Dutch guilder...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians top migrant crime list in Malaysia
Indonesians top migrant crime list in Malaysia Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Indonesians top the list of crimes committed by immigrants in Malaysia, a top police officer said Friday here. Salleh Mat Som of the Criminal Investigation Department told the national news agency Bernama that a study conducted between 1999 and 2001 showed that Indonesian immigrants committed the most crimes, followed by those from the Philippines, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
City transportation system need compete overhaul
City transportation system need compete overhaul D. A. Simarmata, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta Jakarta is known for its chronic traffic congestion. Even though it is still less severe than Bangkok, it is much worse than our city state neighbor, Singapore. Considering the low level of motorization, the congestion level and its wide dispersion throughout the city is comparatively very high.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
A trial and error job
A trial and error job Sometimes Jakarta, the overcrowded national capital of 10 million people, becomes a laboratory where trial and error experiments are conducted, a consequence of the poor planning that goes into the Herculean task of solving the city's problems. The city authorities have now come up with a fresh plan for reducing the burden that endless traffic congestion imposes on the people.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
New busway no good
New busway no good with same wage system City transportation system needs complete overhaul D. A. Simarmata School of Economics University of Indonesia Jakarta 2. Herald -- 'American internationalism' after Sept. 11 2 X 21 36pt Bodoni American internationalism and the Korean peninsula Kim Sung-han Institute of Foreign Affairs & National Security The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul 3.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alleged al-Qaeda-linked network in Central Java
Alleged al-Qaeda-linked network in Central Java Yogita Tahil Ramani and Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta Several members of an Indonesian Islamic militant group with reported ties to the al-Qaeda network, Jemaah Islamiya (JI), have been spotted in Sragen, some 20 kilometers east of Surakarta, in Central Java, authorities said. According to Sragen police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 25 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 30,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 48,500 AGIS 130 0 89,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 0 228,000 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 0 0 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 109,500 Aneka Tambang 1,000 0 7,101,000 Anta Express Tour 470 -15 10,218,500 Apac...
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. DUIT ( 4 x 10 )
1. DUIT ( 4 x 10 ) Currencies up on equity inflows, but yen falls 2. Labor ( 2 x 24) Int'l labor body blasts Apindo's stand on wages 3. Gold (2 x 16) Europe gold, silver seen consolidating 4. Oil price increases on lower U.S. fuel stocks 5. BKPM ( 2 x 20 ) Govt plans incentives for investment in SMEs
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Politician's relative flees with hostess
Politician's relative flees with hostess JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Local police are searching for a relative of former Irian Jaya governor Jacob Pattipi after the man disappeared with Rp 200 million of his wife's money and a pub hostess last October. M. Ali Pattipi, a 39-year old cousin of Jacob, allegedly disappeared with the money belonging to his first wife, Anny Manauku, 29.
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TURIS, 2 lines, 20 counts
1. TURIS, 2 lines, 20 counts Vying for a share of the tourists in Asia 2. SNACK: 2 lines, 24 counts Yogyakarta offers visitors wide variety of local treats 3. BAKPIA: 1 line, 40 counts 'Bakpia' stands out as local snack favorite
Sat, 26 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
ExxonMobil opens $1.9b plant in S'pore
ExxonMobil opens $1.9b plant in S'pore SINGAPORE:Global energy giant ExxonMobil opened a S$3.5 billion (US$1.9 billion) chemical plant in Singapore on Friday, becoming the city-state's biggest foreign investor. The plant, located on Singapore's petrochemical complex on the man-made Jurong Island, will integrate upstream petroleum refining and downstream chemicals manufacturing.