Archive: 31 January 2002
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Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jambi demands reforestation funds
Jambi demands reforestation funds JAKARTA: As natural forests in Jambi continue to disappear due to illegal logging, Jambi governor Zulkifli Nurdin asked President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to immediately disburse reforestation funds to the province. "Reforestation funds have not reached Jambi, while our forests continue to decline," Zulkifli told reporters after meeting the president at the State Palace.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs urge government to dissolve KPKPN
NGOs urge government to dissolve KPKPN Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations suggested on Wednesday that the government dissolve the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) for failing to live up to the public's expectations in the fight against corruption.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TRANSPORT: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20
1. TRANSPORT: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20 Thousands of public transportation passengers stranded JP/6/TRANSPORT Floodwater keeps buses away, thousands stranded 2. BUDGET: 40 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Administration blamed for deluge 3. MARKET: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 19 Market sales plunge, wholesalers suffer 4. TRASH: 30 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 24 City to sign new trash MOU
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dream and hope of 10 nations
Dream and hope of 10 nations As we all know, most of the Southeast Asian region has now become a free trade zone. Accounting for over 96 percent of all ASEAN trade, the first six signatories of the Common Effective Preferential Tariff scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area, or AFTA, have reduced their tariffs on intra-regional trade to no more than five percent for almost all products in the Inclusion List (IL), or removed them altogether.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political institutionalization spurs democracy: Scholars
Political institutionalization spurs democracy: Scholars A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Scholars called on the government on Wednesday to push ahead to create and enable a political institutionalization drive -- a stronger respect for the nation's democratic institutions -- in the country, saying, it was a necessity to achieve democracy.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
E-government to be developed
E-government to be developed JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said here on Tuesday that his office would develop an e- government to help administrative efforts in both the central and regional governments. "The e-government is also popularly called government on line," the minister said during a hearing with the government affairs commission at the House of Representatives.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Market sales plunge, wholesalers suffer
Market sales plunge, wholesalers suffer Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wholesaler vendors here have suffered significant losses due to the decline in sales of vegetables and staple foods over the past few days, following widespread flooding that has affected several traditional markets.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Student kills guard with arrow
Student kills guard with arrow PALU, Central Sulawesi: A senior high school student killed a school security guard with an arrow in Palu, Central Sulawesi, after defying the victim's order to allow his bag to be examined. The guard, Heri Setianto, 25, died from chest wounds after he was rushed to the city's Budi Agung hospital on Tuesday. The incident took place when the student visited another school to visit friends there.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers recruitment process poor: Legislators
Workers recruitment process poor: Legislators Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia would never have decided to halve the number of Indonesians working in the country if the government had exercised proper control over the worker recruitment process, legislators say. The poor quality of recruitment had permitted the dispatch of less qualified migrant workers, who were prone to breaking the law in the host country.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt on shaky ground in raising phone bills
Govt on shaky ground in raising phone bills Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Jakarta Of late, the government has subjected its people to a new brand of terrorism. It has not only been playing, as a cat would a mouse, with people's fears about living costs soaring uncontrollably but has in fact created a situation where prices cannot help but increase.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Create public harmony
Create public harmony From Media Indonesia As one among millions of Indonesians, I hope that the government can restore harmony and security for its people to prevent them from being victims of the battle involving the political elite or the elite of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Unfortunately, voices of harmony, which put public safety above other things, seem to deserve less attention in the mass media.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
City to sign new trash MOU
City to sign new trash MOU The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso and Bekasi Mayor Nonon Sonthanie plan to sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the use of Jakarta's main garbage dump in Bantar Gebang on Thursday. "I hope that I can sign the memorandum tomorrow. We have worked hard for it," Sutiyoso told reporters at the City Hall on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Action first, talk after'
'Action first, talk after' Hadi Soesastro, CSIS, Jakarta ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) at last became a reality on Jan. 1, 2002 -- on paper, anyway. This fact, however, is not to be trifled with. A decade ago, ASEAN leaders decided to establish a free-trade area and this decision received many skeptical reactions. Some worried that AFTA might be just another futile trade agreement, just like ASEAN PTA (Preferential Trading Agreement), agreed upon in 1977.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Electricity theft costs PLN Rp 1b
Electricity theft costs PLN Rp 1b BOGOR: The state electricity company, PLN, suffered more than Rp 1 billion in losses due to the theft of power conducted by factories and households in 2001. Secretary of the local PLN office, Suargina, said on Tuesday that the theft by factories inflicted Rp 806 million in losses on the company, while the offense by households had caused PLN to suffer about Rp 340 million in losses.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bangka-Belitung has great potential'
'Bangka-Belitung has great potential' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The development program in Bangka-Belitung province should be oriented to the empowerment of small-scale enterprises and the improvement of human resources to enable it to catch up with other provinces, says an expert. Laurence A.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
The worst floods in many decades hit the capital
The worst floods in many decades hit the capital Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current flooding in Jakarta was being called the worst in the modern history of the city as flooding continued through Wednesday affecting hundreds of thousands of people following five days of incessant rain in the city and in the highlands of Depok and Bogor, where the city's 13 rivers originate.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku peace talks set for next week
Maluku peace talks set for next week Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Government negotiators met separately with Muslim and Christian leaders on Wednesday in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar as part of efforts to end years of sectarian fighting in the Maluku islands, which has left some 6,000 people dead. The meeting was aimed at laying the groundwork for formal peace talks between the warring parties scheduled for Feb. 5 and 7 in the South Sulawesi hill resort of Malino.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laskar Jihad members face trials
Laskar Jihad members face trials SURABAYA: Surabaya police have completed investigations into 45 extremist Muslim activists charged with launching violent raids on gambling dens in the East Java town of Ngawi. Under tight police escort, the suspects from the militant Laskar Jihad group were sent back to Ngawi by bus on Wednesday to face trials there. At the same time, the police also handed over its completed investigation dossiers to the Ngawi attorney's office.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM sets conditions for fresh talks with govt
GAM sets conditions for fresh talks with govt Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The fate of peace talks between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government remains unclear as the separatist movement is demanding that a third party be allowed to mediate as one of its conditions for further dialog to seek a comprehensive solution to the Aceh issue.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia asks for patience in dealing with terrorism
Indonesia asks for patience in dealing with terrorism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, admitting that Indonesia has several flaws when it comes to dealing with terrorism issues, called on the international community not to doubt the political will of the Jakarta government to fight against terrorism.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.30
Rupiah Rates Jan.30 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. BCA (2x30)
1. BCA (2x30) First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRA 2. CAR (2x22) Car makers optimistic about local car market 3. Power (2x22) Govt not in a position to force IPPs for best deal 3
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Swedish-based GAM: 'Talk or fight -- not both'
Swedish-based GAM: 'Talk or fight -- not both' Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam The death of Acehnese rebel commander Abdullah Syafi'ie has hardened the resolve of the Swedish-based GAM (Free Aceh Movement) to achieve its goal of an Aceh independent of Indonesian rule. Talks in Geneva should be postponed or made conditional, one activist said.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Volleyball pro league to start maiden season
Volleyball pro league to start maiden season Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hastily arranged Proliga, a "professional" volleyball league, is set to start its inaugural season on Friday with organizers already aiming to expand the competition beyond Indonesia in the future. The opening eight matches will be served up in two cities -- Jakarta and Gresik, East Java -- on Friday when four mens and four womens teams take the court.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kwik to quit Cabinet if principles are compromised
Kwik to quit Cabinet if principles are compromised Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said he would rather resign from his post than compromise his principles over differences with his colleagues in the Cabinet. His statement on Wednesday further highlights the apparent end of the honeymoon for the 6-month-old economic team, which has come under fire for its controversial policies of late.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya legislators deride team on Sunarto dismissal
Surabaya legislators deride team on Sunarto dismissal Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Legislators in the East Java capital of Surabaya have criticized as useless a central government plan to investigate whether the dismissal of Surabaya's mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro was legal or not. They said whatever recommendation was issued by the inquiry team, it would not affect the Surabaya district legislature's decision to sack Sunarto.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kadin to hold annual meeting
Kadin to hold annual meeting JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will hold its annual meeting next month with "Rehabilitating the National Economy and Winning the Domestic Market" as the theme, according to its chairman. Kadin chairman Aburizal Bakrie told reporters on Wednesday that the annual meeting would be attended by 400 participants consisting of Kadin's regional chairmen, industry and business associations and prominent Indonesian business leaders.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three die, three others go missing in Bali flood
Three die, three others go missing in Bali flood The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three people were killed and another three missing after a dike burst on the resort-island of Bali due to the continued heavy rains on Tuesday. The death toll from five-days of torrential rains and the subsequent flooding throughout Indonesia had reached 18 yesterday evening, including 12 deaths in Greater Jakarta, reports said.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Large retailers see strong growth ahead
Large retailers see strong growth ahead Viva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three of Jakarta's largest retailers have expressed confidence in Indonesia's economic future, backing the government's prediction of strong consumer spending in 2002. Makro president Simon Collins said the company increased its market share last year, through higher sales of food products in particular. "When you look at the GDP per capita in Indonesia, it's quite low.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Symposium on Islam in Indonesia
Symposium on Islam in Indonesia JAKARTA: The New Zealand Asia Institute, Auckland University and the Indonesian Embassy in New Zealand are scheduled to hold a symposium with the theme: "Overlooking Indonesia: Openness, Religious Harmony and Globalization." The embassy said in a statement on Tuesday that the one-day symposium would be held at Auckland University's conference center on March 19.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN Free Trade Area Symposium: President Megawati Soekarnoputri
ASEAN Free Trade Area Symposium: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the AFTA 2002 symposium in Jakarta today. What is the implication of the free trade agreement on Indonesia's economy? Find out in Special Report on Pages 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rain, rain go away, come again no other day
Rain, rain go away, come again no other day Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The old man stared through the mist of the cataracts in his eyes. "It's the end of the world, you just wait and see, the water's gonna keep rising. It's a sign of kiamat (doomsday)," he murmured. And as if confirming the old man's prophecy, rain once again fell on the watery world that was the Ciledug Indah housing complex in Tangerang, southwest of Jakarta.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRA
First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRA The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it expected to conclude the first of the two-stage tests on the final bidders for Bank Central Asia (BCA) in less than a month. However, IBRA chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta was still in the dark as to when a winner would be announced, as some bidders had yet to pass separate tests conducted by Bank Indonesia.
Thu, 31 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.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Artist captures naked form and body language
Artist captures naked form and body language Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Lately, the Indonesian art world has begun to show more grit -- not only in jacking up the value of paintings, a common but dirty practice by brokers at exhibitions, but also in exposing themes that lay bare the rottenness of the powers that be, along with their corruption, collusion, and nepotism. Paintings with nude figures have been prominently displayed without barely any protest from the public.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
City Hall moves to help residents, belatedly
City Hall moves to help residents, belatedly The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a case of too little, too late, as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed on Wednesday that his administration would take emergency action to alleviate much of the grief from the floods and chaos which had all but paralyzed the capital. After weeks of procrastination, the governor declared that various measures were being taken to help those affected by the chaos.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
The hopeless DPR
The hopeless DPR From Warta Kota The country is feeling political shockwaves again. The plenary meeting of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Jan. 12, has proven that the political arena has not yet staged a final ending to the drama. The players in the political arena have based their actions on their own interests.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Administration blamed for deluge
Administration blamed for deluge Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors have accused the city administrators for the worsening flood conditions in the capital stemming from their failure to complete several flood-control projects by the end of last year as had been scheduled.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Car makers optimistic about local market
Car makers optimistic about local market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of automobile manufacturers have begun launching their new products here and are optimistic they will be able to garner enough sales despite the current weak state of the economy and security problems. "It's the right time to put out more new products. I believe the country is going to rebound quite shortly. We understand there are problems ...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar slams Baramuli over call for snap congress
Akbar slams Baramuli over call for snap congress Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long-standing but silent rivalry between Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung and the party's patron Achmad Arnold Baramuli rose to the surface on Wednesday as Akbar accused his foe of campaigning against his leadership.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Buses stop operating, thousands stranded
Buses stop operating, thousands stranded Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of passengers were stranded on Wednesday as many public buses and vans refused to operate, fearing they would be trapped in traffic jams or suffer engine failure on the flooded roads. "We don't want to risk our bus being damaged if it sits too long in the water," said Irin, one of a group of drivers who were spotted near the Kampung Melayu bus terminal in East Jakarta.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
No Ebtanas for primary school beginning 2002
No Ebtanas for primary school beginning 2002 Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially scrapped on Tuesday the national final examinations (Ebtanas) for general elementary schools, Islamic Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, and elementary schools for handicapped children, and authorized schools to organize their own final examinations and employ customized evaluation systems for their pupils. Minister of National Education A.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Flood - 24 x 2 lines
1. Flood - 24 x 2 lines The worst floods in many decades hit the capital 2. Malino 28 x 1 lines Maluku peace talks set for next week 3. Ciledug - 21 x 2 lines Rain, rain go away, come again no other day 4. TKI - 30 x 1 line 'Workers recruitment process poor'
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei also advanced to the doubles second round after defeating Russian Elena Dementieva and Bulgarian Magdalena Maleeva 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Wynne and Janet will next challenge the first seed pairing of American Raymond Lisa and Australian Renae Stubbs on Friday, Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) spokesman Benny Mailili said in a written statement from Tokyo.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
What does it really mean?
What does it really mean? Gloria O. Pasadilla, University of Asia and Pacific, Manila It seems as if ASEAN member countries are not really keen on making AFTA work. Delays in tariff reduction commitment, while used as a means to buy time, could do more harm than good particularly to the ideal of regional economic cooperation.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 31, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 31, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Painting Jawa and Bali Journey by Sucik Yulianti, Seniwati Gallery of Art, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), Jan. 31. * Painting by Yasumasa Morimura, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), Jan. 31. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei also advanced to the doubles second round after defeating Russian Elena Dementieva and Bulgarian Magdalena Maleeva 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Wynne and Janet will next challenge the first seed pairing of American Raymond Lisa and Australian Renae Stubbs on Friday, Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) spokesman Benny Mailili said in a written statement from Tokyo.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
'AFTA is on the track'
'AFTA is on the track' Rodolfo C. Severino, Jr, has served as the ASEAN Secretary- General for ... years since .... The former ... shared his view in an interview over the promising AFTA economic cooperation, which is expected to turn this region into an integrated production base and a market of 500 million people. Question: What do you see as ASEAN's major accomplishment in its 35-year history? Answer: ASEAN has helped keep the peace among its member-states.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Rain, rain go away, come again no other day 2
* Headlines: Rain, rain go away, come again no other day 2 * Opinion: Prospect of phone bill hike haunts the public 4 * City: Flooding strands thousands of Jakarta commuters 6 * Archipelago: Three die, three others missing in Bali flood 7 * National: Golkar's internal rivalry blows up 8 * World: Bush warns of new terrorist targets 10 * Business: Carmakers upbeat on local market 11 * Features: Hinduism meets Islam on paradise island 17 * Sports: Triple Ole as United roars four points clear 20
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Heavy rains 'to ease after one or two days'
Heavy rains 'to ease after one or two days' The torrential rain that has been falling on the capital will most likely ease after another one or two days of downpours, an official from the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Wednesday. Paulus Agus Winarso said that during the past five days, the heaviest rain had fallen on Tuesday night, but that the downpours would most likely ease after Friday or Saturday. "The rains reached their peak on Tuesday for now ... whatever happens later .
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kwik to quit if principles are compromised
Kwik to quit if principles are compromised Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said he would rather resign from his post than compromise his principles over differences with his colleagues in the Cabinet. His statement on Wednesday further highlights the apparent end of the honeymoon for the 6-month-old economic team, which has come under fire for its controversial policies of late.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
BTC construction to begin in May
BTC construction to begin in May JAKARTA: Contractor PT Gapura Intiutama will begin construction on the Bekasi Trade Center (BTC) worth Rp 50 billion (US$4.8 million) in May this year and is expected to be finished one year later. The center, meant to be an alternative shopping and recreational mall, will be built on a 23,000 hectare lot in East Bekasi, 14,000 hectares of which will be leased for 20 years at a price of Rp 15 million per square meter.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
E-government to be developed
E-government to be developed JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said here on Tuesday that his office would develop an e- government to help administrative efforts in both the central and regional governments. "The e-government is also popularly called government on line," the minister said during a hearing with the government affairs commission at the House of Representatives.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Keraf -- 32 x 1 line
1. Keraf -- 32 x 1 line Corruption has contributed to flooding 2. Bush - 21 x 2 lines Bush's bipartisan plea may fail in election year 3. Japan - 28 x 1 line Koizumi gambles in sacking Tanaka 4. Reax - 21 x 2 lines RI asks for patience in dealing with terrorism
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 30, 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 30, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 25,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 125 0 332,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 265 0 40,000 Alakasa 205 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 50 115,500 Alter Abadi 55 5 40,000 Alumindo Light 550 0 1,000 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka Tambang 975 -25...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim lawyers to sue RP, M'sia
Muslim lawyers to sue RP, M'sia JAKARTA: A group of Indonesian attorneys known as the Muslim Defense Team (TPM) has announced plans to sue the Philippine and Malaysian governments for creating the false impression that Indonesia is a hub for terrorists, and for naming Abu Bakar Ba'asyir as a member of the al-Qaeda terrorist network.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.30
Rupiah Rates Jan.30 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates Jan.30 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption has contributed to flooding
Corruption has contributed to flooding This year we have still to see the worst of the floods. Former state minister for the environment and professor in business ethics Sonny Keraf, who served in the Cabinet of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, shares his views on environmental policy with The Jakarta Post contributor Dwi Iswandono. Question: What is your comment on the recent floods? Answer: The floods have been caused by human behavior.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese New Year holiday optional
Chinese New Year holiday optional JAKARTA: Chinese New Year, which falls this year on Feb. 12, is not a national holiday, but an optional holiday, a religious affairs ministry official says. "Optional holiday means its implementation depends on individual discretion, whether to make it a holiday or not," said the Ministry of Religious Affairs' public relations chief Muhamad Kailani in Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday, Antara reported.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
On 'halal' certification
On 'halal' certification From Koran Tempo The issuance by the Minister of Religious Affairs of Decrees No.519/2001 and No.525/2001 on the appointment of the Agency for the Monitoring and Supervision of Foodstuffs and Drugs attached to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (LPPOM-MUI) as the only agency giving halal (permitted by Islamic law) certificates, and the choice of State-owned security printing company (Perum Peruri) as the only company allowed to print halal labels has created an unfair and...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Flood: 10 x 4 line
1. Flood: 10 x 4 line Three die, three others missing in Bali flood 2. Theys: 20 x 2 lines Thorough investigation into Theys' murder in doubt 3. Sunarto: 24 x 2 lines Surabaya legislators deride Sunarto dismissal team 4. ACEH: 32 x 1 line GAM sets conditions for further dialog with govt 5. Bangka: 16 x 2 lines: 'Bangka-Belitung has great potential
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP boosts security for Estrada
RP boosts security for Estrada PHILIPPINES: Philippine police have boosted the security detail of detained former president Joseph Estrada to protect him from any assassination attempt, officials said on Wednesday. Sixteen policemen, up from six, now make up the "close-in detail" of Estrada and his son Jose Ejercito, on trial for massive corruption, said Chief Superintendent Rosalio Magsino, head of the Philippine National Police Security and Protection Office.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hinduism meets Islam on paradise island
Hinduism meets Islam on paradise island Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar It was a bright and sunny morning when Amien Rais, Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly, and a number of Muslim community leaders from Kepaon village, one of several Muslim communities in Bali, entered Puri Pemecutan, the palace of one of the oldest noble families, in the center of Denpasar last week.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Our country is close to collapse
Our country is close to collapse From Koran Tempo The deteriorating condition of our country day by day, reflected in the increases in cost for things like electricity, fuel and almost all commodities -- coupled with growing seeds of rebellion and unrest -- are only evidence of Indonesia's coming collapse. President Megawati Soekarnoputri recently said that she would take responsibility for the problems faced by the people. I very much doubt she can do this.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors reject autonomy revision
Councillors reject autonomy revision Tiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Regional Legislative Councils (Adeksi) rejected on Wednesday the revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy currently being drafted, saying it constituted a disguised attempt to foil the ongoing autonomy drive.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs demand dissolution of KPKPN
NGOs demand dissolution of KPKPN Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations suggested on Wednesday that the government dissolve the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) for failing to live up to the public's expectations in the fight against corruption. The NGOs deemed that the commission, after one whole year of work, remained a toothless tiger with no outstanding achievements in unraveling how public servants came by their wealth.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students urge life sentence for soldier
Students urge life sentence for soldier PADANG, West Sumatra: Around 100 students from Bung Hatta University demonstrated here on Wednesday demanding that a military officer be sentenced to life imprisonment for murder. The protest was staged at the military court's office on Jalan Sudirman in the West Sumatra capital of Pandang. They urged the court to jail First Brig. Edi Sugiarto for the alleged murder of Timbul Halomoan Hasibuan, 22, a fellow student at the university, on June 2 last year.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Winahyo Soekanto
Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Jakarta 2. Tossy -- Swedish-based GAM: "Talk or fight -- not both" 2x 32 36 pt Swedish-based GAM: "Talk or fight -- not both" Far from easing Aceh troubles, military command raises risks Aboeprijadi Santoso Radio Netherlands Amsterdam
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Sutiyoso
JP/1/Sutiyoso Jakarta moves to help residents, belatedly The Jakarta Post Jakarta It was a case of too little, too late, as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed on Wednesday afternoon that the City administration would take emergency action to alleviate much of the grief from the floods and chaos which had all but paralyzed the capital. After weeks of near procrastination, the governor belatedly declared that various measures were being taken to help those affected by the city-wide chaos.
Thu, 31 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.
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Floods swamp Jakarta, death toll hits 14
Floods swamp Jakarta, death toll hits 14 Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods resulting from the torrential rains that have swamped the Greater Jakarta area over the last five days left the city paralyzed on Wednesday as millions of people were trapped either in their homes or in the massive traffic jams that gridlocked the city's highways. More and more areas were affected by the floods -- apparently the worst in Jakarta's history.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investigation into Theys' murder draws skepticism
Investigation into Theys' murder draws skepticism Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Papuan people's hope for a thorough investigation into the apparent murder of proindependence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) Chairman Dortheys "Theys" Hiyo Eluay may have been dashed as the government decided to include the military (TNI) and Police in the proposed investigation team.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet of cacophony
Cabinet of cacophony Few people know, perhaps, how busy the State Minister for the National Planning Board, Kwik Kian Gie, is inside the cabinet. But outside cabinet the Dutch-educated economist, who was coordinating minister for economics, financial and industrial affairs in president Abdurrahman Wahid's government, is giving the impression that he is finding it difficult to get his message across to his ministerial colleagues. As a result, he is now very busy attacking government policy.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
On political decency
On political decency Elsewhere in the world, or even in this country at a different time, the case might not have attracted the widespread public attention that it has now. Most probably, the factor that makes it something of a cause celebre within the current Indonesian context is that the kind of moral principle, which is known among the Dutch as politiek fatsoen, has for so long been absent from Indonesia's political scene.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar accuses Baramuli of plotting mutiny
Akbar accuses Baramuli of plotting mutiny Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Long-standing but silent rivalry between Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung and the party's patron Achmad Arnold Baramuli rose to the surface on Wednesday as Akbar accused his foe of campaigning against his leadership.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
No better deal with power supplier: Minister
No better deal with power supplier: Minister Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Wednesday that the government was in no position to pursue a better deal in negotiations with the independent power producers (IPPs) as the country was in dire need of huge amounts of power in the future, and the fact that the country's investment rating was currently low.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate drop to 16.93%
SBI rate drop to 16.93% The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes is continuing to fall, descending for the first time in seven months below the 17 percent mark. Bank Indonesia said its SBI rate fell to 16.93 percent from 17.09 percent during Wednesday's weekly auction. The auction absorbed Rp 23.75 trillion (about US$2.3 billion) from the money market, the central bank said.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators should repent
Legislators should repent From Warta Kota I wholeheartedly agree with some of the protest rallies rejecting the price hikes. These rallies should go on until the government and the country's leaders become aware of the problems and decide to reduce the fuel prices, as they will certainly spur other prices of goods to soar. Do the leaders and those currently in power care to listen or empathize with people's sufferings?
Thu, 31 Jan 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flexibility on Taiwan: China waits for Chen's move
Flexibility on Taiwan: China waits for Chen's move The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore China last week floated a nuanced policy remark on Taiwan which has set off a flurry on the island. Vice-Premier Qian Qichen appeared to signal a shift of position when he said members of Taiwan's governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) were welcome to visit the mainland in "an appropriate capacity".