Archive: 24 October 2002
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Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and terrorism
Indonesia and terrorism As the devastating explosion Saturday on the Indonesian island of Bali shows, the United States can lead the war against international terrorism - but can't win it alone. Indonesia - the most populous Muslim nation - is rapidly becoming a haven for domestic and foreign Islamic terrorists, who hope to use it as a new base of operations.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Club owner's growth plans felled in one stroke
Club owner's growth plans felled in one stroke Devi Asmarani, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Kuta, Bali Minutes before his popular Paddy's club was struck by a bomb here last Saturday night, I Gde Wiratha, 55, was in one of his hotels some 5 km away, holding talks on his company's plan to launch Bali's first airline later this month.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
EU troika heads to Indonesia
EU troika heads to Indonesia LUXEMBOURG: The European Union said it would send top officials to Indonesia to help in the fight against terrorism in the wake of the Bali nightclub bombing. The EU will dispatch a "high-level troika to Jakarta in the near future", Danish foreign minister Per Stig Moeller told a media conference here after an EU meeting earlier this week. Past EU troikas have comprised foreign ministers of the previous, present and future EU president countries.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Unity: 8 x 4 lines
1. Unity: 8 x 4 lines 'New stance needed to counter terrorism' 2. Aceh: 20 x 2 lines Goverment, GAM to resume peace talks soon in Geneva 3. Kapal: 24 x 2 lines Singaporean auditor to help investigate seven dredgers 4. Aussi: 16 x 2 lines Australians asked not to visit Papua 5. Nurdin: 35 x 1 line Golkar gubernatorial candidate named suspect
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister sacked in arms-to-Iraq scandal
Minister sacked in arms-to-Iraq scandal YUGOSLAVIA: Belgrade sacked a deputy defense minister on Tuesday after NATO accused a Bosnian Serb firm of exporting military hardware to Iraq via a Yugoslav company in violation of UN sanctions. The director of Yugoslavia's import-export agency was also sacked, the official Tanjug news agency said. U.S. and Bosnian officials said NATO peacekeepers amassed proof of the exports after inspecting the Bosnian Serb Orao company. The U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Sulawesi's 'pesantren' promotes sharia with tolerance
South Sulawesi's 'pesantren' promotes sharia with tolerance Ahmad Suaedy, Asia Foundation, Jakarta Directing an extensive network of thousands of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) is no easy matter. K.H. Muis Kabri, chairman of the central board of Darud Dakwah wal Irsyad (DDI) has done it for the last 20 years.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military's hands in the justice system
Military's hands in the justice system Bayu Wicaksono, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In 1970 advocates set up the Jakarta Legal Institute, which gained the support of then Jakarta governor Lt. Gen. Ali Sadikin, despite its leading role in providing criticism of local and central government. It was the embryo of the Indonesian Foundation for Legal Aid (YLBHI), which now oversees 14 chapters.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali will surely rise again
Bali will surely rise again Since the Oct. 12 tragedy on Jl. Legian, Kuta, Bali, we have heard and read numerous comments from people around the world declaring that "tourism in Bali is dead", "Bali is finished" and the like. To the doomsayers, the residents in Bali would like to say: Thank you very much for giving up on us so easily. Thank you for writing us off just when we need a little moral support.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'New stance needed to counter terrorism'
'New stance needed to counter terrorism' Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts called on the nation to renew its commitment to humanity and counter terrorism with the hope that the Bali blast would be the last violent incident to plague Indonesia. Speaking at a panel discussion, they urged the people to stop blaming one another for the Oct. 12 tragedy and instead to learn from the incident by responding quickly to any sort of violence.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I don't know how to get another job'
'I don't know how to get another job' The city administration has ordered nightspots and entertainment centers to shut down or reduce their operating hours in observance of the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan. Some local residents told The Jakarta Post this decision will also have an effect on them. Babe, 50, an unemployed man who lives near a bar and massage parlor on Jl.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 24, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 24, 2002 Festival * Festival of India, organized by Embassy of India (Tel.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali blast: A wake up call for Australia
Bali blast: A wake up call for Australia Reni Winata Director Australian Studies Center University of Indonesia Jakarta The Bali bombing should serve as a wake up call not only to the Indonesian government but also to the Australian government. All this time, Canberra has been ignoring concerns expressed by their own intellectuals, church-leaders and media over their over-zealous support for the U.S. war against global terrorism and also for U.S. plan to attack Iraq.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners choose to stay, monitor security situation
Foreigners choose to stay, monitor security situation Fitri Wulandari and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the massive tourist exodus from Bali, many foreign nationals in Jakarta have yet to follow suit as they said they would rather monitor the situation first. Interviewed separately on Tuesday, they told The Jakarta Post that the security situation in general was conducive while at the same time saying they expected the government to improve efforts to ensure their safety.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. praises new Indonesia's move to thwart terrorism
U.S. praises new Indonesia's move to thwart terrorism Olivier Knox, Agence France-Presse, Washington President George W. Bush will praise Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nascent crackdown on militants when the two leaders meet in Mexico this weekend, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday. "Right now the signals coming out of Indonesia are fairly positive," said the official, who requested anonymity. "As of right now, I think the message will be one of encouragement." The U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up late on yen, won at 3-week high
Asian monies mostly up late on yen, won at 3-week high Nirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Singapore A stronger yen lifted the South Korean won to its strongest close in three weeks and helped the Philippine peso bounce back from early losses. The dollar closed at 1,231.9 won, down from 1,243.5 won Tuesday after trading between 1,231.5 won and 1,242.7 won. This was the won's best finish since Oct. 2. Traders said the brunt of dollar sales emerged in the afternoon session, as the U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI may be heading for another sluggish year
RI may be heading for another sluggish year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may be heading for another sluggish year in 2003 as economists warned of weakening consumption growth, and a prolonged slump in investments and export sales to impinge on economic growth, following the Oct. 12 terrorist strike. A longer than expected slump in the world economy, they added, meant that Indonesia could not count on recovering export sales or investments just yet.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. terrorism sanctions come into force against JI
U.S. terrorism sanctions come into force against JI Agencies, Washington/Jakarta United States terrorism sanctions against Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), the Southeast Asian Islamist militant group suspected of involvement in this month's deadly Bali bombing, came into force on Wednesday as the State Department designated it a "foreign terrorist organization." "We hope these steps put Jamaah Islamiyah out of the terrorism business," Secretary of State Colin Powell said in a statement announcing...
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria kills 20 in Mataram
Malaria kills 20 in Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 20 residents in the district of Bayan, West Lombok, have died from malaria since September. Secretary of Bayan district Wirya Kusuma said the 20 victims were residents of the villages of Malaka, Teres Genit and Tutul. "Currently six people are in a serious condition," Kusuma said, adding that among the dead were a father and his two sons. The village is located beneath Mount Rinjani and is accessible only by motorbike.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah supports trial of ulema
Hamzah supports trial of ulema Tiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta post, Kuta, Bali As police are scouring the country for three possible suspects in the deadly Bali bombing, Vice President Hamzah Haz said here on Wednesday that any party, including Muslim clerics, should be brought to court if evidence indicated their involvement in the terror attack.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Security (45) - 48 pts BB l/c 3cols 3lines (3x15)
1. Security (45) - 48 pts BB l/c 3cols 3lines (3x15) Foreigners choose to stay, monitor security situation 2. Intel (50) - 36 pts BB l/c 3cols 2lines (2x18) BIN's new role to boost RI's intelligence or BIN's new mandate to boost security or BIN to coordinate intelligence operations 3. Leaders (45) - 36 pts BB l/c 5cols 1line (1x32) Who's leading the nation's war on terror? 4. Susul (42) - 36 pts BB l/c 3cols 2lines (2x20) Judges make breakthrough in landmark graft trials 5.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia to increase defense spending
Australia to increase defense spending Associated Press, Canberra Australia will likely increase defense and security spending in the wake of the Bali bombing and might need to send troops to Southeast Asia in the war against terrorism, the government said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
How the U.S. media can help SE Asia
How the U.S. media can help SE Asia Kumar Ramakrishna, Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The horrific bomb blasts in Bali sent shock waves throughout Southeast Asia. Fingers started pointing even before the rubble settled: Al-Qaeda, Jamaah Islamiyah. Still others hinted at shadowy militant nationalists incensed at Australia's perceived complicity in East Timor's acrimonious secession from Indonesia in 1999.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australians asked not to visit Papua
Australians asked not to visit Papua Agence France-presse, Sydney Australian authorities here on Wednesday added the Papua province to its growing list of places Australians should avoid due to possible terrorist attacks. The Australian foreign ministry said new information had emerged indicating Australians faced threats in Papua, a big mining area where there has been a low-level insurgency. "Australians should avoid travel to Papua," the ministry said in its latest travel advice.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Broken promises and terror denial
Broken promises and terror denial Madness is too mild a word to describe the horrible Bali tragedy. Who did it and why? Who can possibly benefit from killing and destruction, from misery and nameless sorrow? But those complex questions will never get an answer, I am afraid. And since 1998 hardly any of the bombings here have been resolved.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar gubernatorial candidate named suspect
Golkar gubernatorial candidate named suspect Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Golkar legislator Nurdin Halid has been declared a suspect in the misappropriation of Rp 91 billion (US$9.7 million) in funds belonging to local clove farmers during the period 1991-1996. North Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office head Martinus Manoi said recently that the authority would soon conduct further investigation into the case.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
New 7% wage hike falls short of basic needs
New 7% wage hike falls short of basic needs Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor unions said on Wednesday the 7 percent increase in the Jakarta minimum wage recommended by a tripartite wage committee would not be enough to cover workers' spending on their basic needs. "The 7 percent increase still falls short of the minimum spending required by workers in Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian economies to gain speed next year, report predicts
Asian economies to gain speed next year, report predicts Deutche Presse-Agentur Stronger trade flows will perk up Asia-Pacific growth next year, according to projections released in Australia on Wednesday. The Pacific Economic Co-operation Council (PECC) predicts China, Vietnam and South Korea will have the strongest growth and New Zealand, the United States and Canada the weakest growth.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pirates, extremists and militiamen pose threat to seafarers
Pirates, extremists and militiamen pose threat to seafarers Agencies Kuala Lumpur Ruthless pirates in Indonesia, terrorist attackers in the Middle East and power-thirsty militia gangs on the Somali coast pose the latest threats to seafarers plying the world's increasingly perilous waters, a maritime watchdog reported on Thursday.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lesson on brotherhood and love
Lesson on brotherhood and love I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Haji Bambang is short even by Asian standards but he conspicuously stood out that Oct. 12 night. The 42-year-old courageously led his men to remove the bodies of the dead and dying following the devastating bomb blast that ripped through Bali's prime tourist resort of Kuta. He braved the fires that raged in the buildings close to the detonation points on Jl.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'S'pore tries to bog down water talks'
'S'pore tries to bog down water talks' MALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Wednesday accused Singapore of trying to buy more time in a protracted dispute over water sales in order to pay less at Malaysia's expense. Under agreements signed in the early 1960s that run until 2061, Singapore pays neighboring Malaysia 3 sen (US$0.01) per 1,000 imperial gallons (1,200 U.S. gallons or 4,540 liters) of untreated water. Malaysia, however, says the prices have been stagnant for too long.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Kabri -- S. Sulawesi's 'pesantren'
1. Kabri -- S. Sulawesi's 'pesantren' and syariah with tolerance 2. Munar -- Military's hands in the justice system
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four foreign ships seized
Four foreign ships seized BATAM, Riau: The Navy's western security fleet has seized four ships flying foreign flags in Indonesian waters in the past week. Two of the ships, the KM Barito and KM Dewata, are from Thailand, one is from Singapore and one from Malaysia. The ships are being held at the naval base of Batu Hitam in Tanjungpinang and Tanjungunggat, Riau. The ships were sailing around Natuna Island where the KRI Leuser 924 warship routinely patrols.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cement firms blast cartel accusation
Cement firms blast cartel accusation Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's cement producers have denied allegations that they had formed a cartel to fix prices for the commodity on the domestic market. Jannus Hutapea, legal and corporate affairs director of publicly listed PT Semen Cibinong, said that the country's cement producers had never conspired to prop up cement prices on the domestic market.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah allows ulema to be tried
Hamzah allows ulema to be tried Tiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana The Jakarta post Kuta, Bali As police are scouring the country for three possible suspects in the deadly Bali bombing, Vice President Hamzah Haz said here on Wednesday that any party, including Muslim clerics, should be brought to court if evidence indicated their involvement in the terror attack.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
McBali
McBali Recently I was shocked to see the latest McDonald's advertisement on TV. Relying heavily on Indonesian nationalism, this American giant abuses the Bali bombing to promote its products. The ad innocently starts out with the motto "Give me back my Bali", but soon turns into an overdoses of McDonald's logos. Since the fast-food chain is mainly interested in "McBali" -- a franchise on each street corner of Bali -- the motto of the advertisement becomes rather ironic!
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia's punishment for joining U.S.
Australia's punishment for joining U.S. Reni Winata, Director, Australian Studies Center University of Indonesia, Jakarta The Bali bombing should serve as a wake up call not only to the Indonesian Government but also to the Australian Government. All this time, Canberra has been ignoring concerns expressed by their own intellectuals, church-leaders and media over their over-zealous support for the U.S. war against global terrorism and also for U.S. plan to attack Iraq.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bali blasts to have small impact on investors in Asia'
'Bali blasts to have small impact on investors in Asia' Agence France-Presse, Singapore The deadly bomb blasts that hit the Indonesian island resort of Bali more than a week ago will not weigh heavily on investors when they look at Asia, a top Morgan Stanley strategist said Wednesday. Instead, investors are more concerned about the region's fortunes which are still tied to the fate of the U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians firms worst in leadership, communication
Indonesians firms worst in leadership, communication Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian companies are among the worst in the Asia Pacific in terms of leadership and communication between executives and employees, according to a new survey. However, they are the best in the region in terms of employee recruitment and retention, the survey showed. David M.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Impact on Bali
The Impact on Bali Karim Raslan Lawyer Kuala Lumpur When a small society like Bali is subjected to a gross and violent criminal act, the real test to its resilience lies in its ability to weather the tragedy. Can the Balinese cope with the aftermath? Can they prevent the inevitable recriminations and the emotionally charged cries for reprisal-killings? Will they turn against the Muslims in their midst? Can they manage to bring the perpetrators to justice and recover their equilibrium?
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regaining confidence
Regaining confidence It is encouraging to note that less than 10 days after the deadly bomb attack in Bali the government is already preparing concerted efforts to restore international confidence in the tourist paradise and in Indonesia in general.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prince Charles to join mourners
Prince Charles to join mourners Prince Charles and Archbishop of Canterbury to attend memorial service LONDON: Prince Charles and the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, will join mourners on Friday at a church service to pay tribute to the victims of the Bali bombings, officials said on Tuesday. Up to 2,000 people are expected to attend the memorial service at St. Paul's Cathedral in central London.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali mulls cutting prices, but experts disagree
Bali mulls cutting prices, but experts disagree I Wayan Juniartha and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali As the number of tourists visiting Bali is continuously declining after the devastating bomb blasts more than a week ago here, the island's tourist industry is mulling a concerted effort to provide generous discounts for tourists, both foreign and domestic, to revive the battered industry.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evicted street vendors want to resume operations
Evicted street vendors want to resume operations Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of street vendors who had been evicted from Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta visited the City Council on Wednesday, asking for the legislators' help to force the city administration to allow them start trading again. "We can manage ourselves properly if we are allowed. We won't cause traffic jams," vendors' association chairman Flator Tambunan said during the meeting with the council.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean auditor to help investigate seven dredgers
Singaporean auditor to help investigate seven dredgers Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru An independent audit team from Singapore is expected to arrive on Thursday in Tanjungbalai Karimun, Riau, to probe illegal dredging that has led to the detention of seven foreign dredgers. Tanjungbalai Karimun Naval Base chief Maj.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
BIN's new role to bosst RI's intelligence
BIN's new role to bosst RI's intelligence Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The issuance of a new presidential instruction that tasked the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to coordinate intelligence operations in the country would strengthen the country's intelligence capability in the early detection of security threats, according to analysts.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two tried for insulting Megawati
Two tried for insulting Megawati JAKARTA: The fate of two demonstrators charged with insulting the President and Vice President by stomping on their pictures during a protest, is expected to be announced by the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday. Chief prosecutor Luhut Sianturi has earlier asked the court to sentence Muzakkir, alias Aceh, and Nanang Mamija, alias Junet, to 18 months in jail for their actions outside the State Palace on June 24.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati stops in Greece en route to APEC summit: President
Megawati stops in Greece en route to APEC summit: President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday met with Greek President Costis Stephanopoulos during a stopover in Athens before heading to Mexico for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. During a brief and private meeting, the two presidents discussed the recent bombings in the Indonesian resort of Bali. The Oct. 12 attacks killed more than 180 people and injured 300 - at least four of them Australians of Greek origin. -- AP
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judges give ray of hope in 'war' on corruption
Judges give ray of hope in 'war' on corruption Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With corruption rampant at all levels of the state apparatus in Indonesia, antigraft campaigners have often found themselves coming up against a brick wall. But far away from the center of things, two judges in remote areas have dared to bite the bullet when it comes to corruption, something that so many of their colleagues seem loath to do.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Bread HEALTHY BREAD WINNER: Out of 41 participants, mostly from five and four-star hotels in Jakarta, Wahyudin Noor, the Pastry Chef at Hotel Borobudur in Jakarta, was recently awarded first prize in the "Healthy Bread Competition". He also received a scholarship to attend a related workshop in Canada. Pictured above: Wahyudin Noor with his award-winning breads and the award.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,359.25 4,802.40 5,108.42 5,053.01 Brunei dollar 1 5,428.70 4,866.32 5,174.61 5,120.26 Canadian dollar 1 6,189.38 5,547.76 5,899.69 5,837.27 Swiss franc 1 6,451.61 5,784.57 6,149.65 6,086.44 Danish krone 1 1,274.97 1,143.02 1,215.30 1,202.67 Euro 1 9,477.87 8,493.81 9,034.27 8,937.05 Poundsterling 1 14,972.92 13,424.97 14,272.13 14,125.54 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,243.73 1,115.44 1,185.52 1,173.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LABOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. LABOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 New 7% wage hike falls short of basic needs 2. EVICT: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 26 Evicted street vendors want to resume operations 3. BABY: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 34 Scavenger delivers baby at dump site 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 35 'I don't know how to get another job'
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
China to be the world's 2nd largest trade power
China to be the world's 2nd largest trade power Agence France-Presse, Beijing China will become the world's second largest trading power within the next few years behind the United States if it keeps up its current rapid growth, a top Chinese official was quoted as saying Wednesday. The China Business Times cited Shan Qingjiang, director of the science and technology department in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, as making the prediction at a trade conference this week.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gallis and Rakidi, faces behind the masks
Gallis and Rakidi, faces behind the masks Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sun atakon si jabang sapa aran ira Lan sira bocah sing endi Mbok bapan ira sapa Bagus aran ira Raman ira sing nyukani (I ask the baby what is your name? And where do you come from? Who are your mother and father? Your name is good.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.23,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.23,2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 22,500 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 -25 500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 65 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 90 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 725 -50 13,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 225 0 0...
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali to drop glamorous celebrations from agenda
Bali to drop glamorous celebrations from agenda Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali This Saturday night, the opulent Ritz-Carlton Hotel chain in Jimbaran, Bali, some 15 kilometers south of Denpasar, was scheduled to host Indonesia's rich and famous during its anniversary celebration.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must act on terrorism: Now or never
Indonesia must act on terrorism: Now or never Amien Rais, Chairman, People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Jakarta To many foreigners and Indonesians, Bali had always been their favorite destination to visit. But then came Oct. 12. The Bali attack was an outrage directed both at those from Bali and abroad and generally at the Indonesian state.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cathay cuts back flights to Bali
Cathay cuts back flights to Bali Bali's battered tourist industry suffered another severe blow Wednesday, when Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific announced it had cut back flights in the wake of the bombing on the Indonesian island resort. Cathay suspended three overnight services to the Balinese capital Denpasar from Oct. 19 to the end-November, cutting the number of weekly flights to Indonesia to seven from 10, Cathay spokeswoman Maria Yu said in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro's CPO sales up 7.2%
Astra Agro's CPO sales up 7.2% JAKARTA: Indonesian plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari said Wednesday its crude palm oil sales in the first nine months of the year rose 7.2 percent from the year-earlier period to 330,730 metric tons. The company didn't provide a reason for the increase in sales.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Nations urged to implement Kyoto protocol 3
* Headlines: Nations urged to implement Kyoto protocol 3 * National: Australians asked not to visit Papua 4 * City: New 7% wage hike falls short of basic needs 5 * Opinion: Pesantren promotes sharia with tolerance7 * Sports: Owen hat-trick lifts Liverpool9 * World: APEC under pressure on terrorism, Iraq, N. Korea 11 * Business: China to become world's second largest trade power16 * Features: Short man stands tall in bomb aftermath20
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Scavenger delivers baby at dump site
Scavenger delivers baby at dump site TANGERANG: A homeless scavenger who makes a living by collecting recyclable items at garbage sites around the Lembang Market in Cileduk district of Tangerang delivered a baby at a dump site near the market on Wednesday morning. The mother, identified as Inah, 38, said that she went to the garbage site to relieve herself at 6:30 a.m. "But as soon as I crouched on the ground, I felt something unusual come out of my vagina.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Western-backed state terrorism blame for Bali blasts
Western-backed state terrorism blame for Bali blasts Agence France-Presse, London Indonesian state terrorism, backed by Britain, America and Australia, is to blame for the deadly Bali bombings, prominent Australian journalist John Pilger argued in an essay published Wednesday. "State terrorism, backed by America, Britain and Australia, has scarred Indonesia for the past 40 years," Pilger wrote in Britain's left-of-center Daily Mirror newspaper.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seize 1.3b from witness
Prosecutors seize 1.3b from witness JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has confiscated Rp 1.3 billion (US$142,000), allegedly part of a Rp 15 billion foreign loan, misappropriated from a project conducted by the Ministry of Religion Affairs, an official said on Wednesday. The Attorney General's Office spokesman Barman Zahir said the money was seized from a witness, whose name is being withheld, who is believed to be involved in a construction project of an Islamic boarding school.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso issues entertainment decree
Sutiyoso issues entertainment decree JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has issued a decree banning certain entertainment centers from operating during the fasting month of Ramadhan. The decree, dated Tuesday, bans discotheques, massage parlors, pinball games and saunas from operating during the fasting month. However, all entertainment centers at star-rated hotels are exempt from closing, according to the gubernatorial decree.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Raslan -- The impact of Bali blasts
1. Raslan -- The impact of Bali blasts 2. Kumar -- How the U.S. media can help SE Asia 3. Reni -- Australia's punishment for joining U.S.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign scholars leave RI
Foreign scholars leave RI A number of American and Australian scholars have left Indonesia for home after their research projects were canceled following the devastating Bali bomb attack. An official at the U.S. Embassy who requested anonymity said on Tuesday that one of the 25 American scholars here under the Fullbright scholarship must return to the U.S. as her sponsor canceled the program. The other scholars, however, will stay and the Fullbright program would still continue, he added.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
(sudah dicheck oleh check desk)
(sudah dicheck oleh check desk) HEALTHY BREAD WINNER: Out of 41 participants, mostly from five and four-star hotels in Jakarta, Wahyudin Noor, the Pastry Chef at Hotel Borobudur in Jakarta, was recently awarded first prize in the "Healthy Bread Competition". He also received a scholarship to attend a related workshop in Canada. Pictured above: Wahyudin Noor with his award-winning breads and the award.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Danamon net profit increase to Rp 700b
Danamon net profit increase to Rp 700b JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia made a net profit of Rp 700 billion (US$76.9 million) in the first nine months of this year, higher than Rp 577 billion in the same period last year, President Arwin Rasyid said Wednesday. The state-owned bank's capital adequacy ratio stood at 30 percent at the end of September, with non-performing loans equal to 5 percent of total lending, Rasyid said.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
The plight of
The plight of domestic helpers Recently there was a media report that a domestic helper who had been employed for five days ran away with some of her boss's property. Similar reports have often been heard and almost every time the reason is that these domestic helpers are not known well by house owners. They didn't have any identity cards and the house owners practically knew nothing about their background.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government, GAM to resume peace talks soon in Geneva
Government, GAM to resume peace talks soon in Geneva Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh said on Wednesday that the recommencement of a dialog between the government and the Free Aceh Movement would take place in Geneva on Oct. 31 or Nov. 1, with the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) mediating the peace talks. Puteh made the announcement after a consultation with the Supreme Court to discuss the enforcement of Law No.
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Questioning privatization now
Questioning privatization now The Bali blast has weakened the financial markets in Indonesia although in the last few days there has been a modest rebound. This situation has led to a question about the government's economic program such as privatization of state-owned enterprises and bank divestment. When the financial market is weak, the result of this program will certainly be far from satisfactory. However, the government is faced with a dilemma.
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CNOOC's operation to meet targets
CNOOC's operation to meet targets HONGKONG: CNOOC Ltd. said Wednesday its Indonesian operation is on track "to meet and exceed" its 2002 performance targets despite heightened security concerns in the country. In a press statement, China's dominant offshore oil and gas producer said its Indonesia assets, acquired in early January, are expected to contribute 6 percent to 7 percent of the company's full year net income.
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Hewlett-Packard plans to increase investment in RI
Hewlett-Packard plans to increase investment in RI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American information technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP), which hit headlines globally in the middle of this year with its megamerger with Compaq, is planning to increase its investment in Indonesia, saying the market is still growing here.
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Judges questioned over bribery
Judges questioned over bribery JAKARTA: National Police have started questioning the three judges allegedly involved in bribery in the trial of the once- troubled, Canadian-based insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife. The three judges issued a verdict declaring the company bankrupt. However, later, the decision was annulled by the High Court. The case gained serious attention from the government following a strong protest from the Canadian government.
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Who's leading the nation's war terror?
Who's leading the nation's war terror? Kurniawan Hari and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As President Megawati Soekarnoputri heads for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Mexico, the nation is left questioning who is really leading the country in the fight against terrorism.
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The Impact on Bali blasts
The Impact on Bali blasts Karim Raslan, Lawyer, Kuala Lumpur When a small society like Bali is subjected to a gross and violent criminal act, the real test to its resilience lies in its ability to weather the tragedy. Can the Balinese cope with the aftermath? Can they prevent the inevitable recriminations and the emotionally charged cries for reprisal-killings? Will they turn against the Muslims in their midst? Can they manage to bring the perpetrators to justice and recover their equilibrium?
Thu, 24 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Customs seize 1.1 kg of heroin
Customs seize 1.1 kg of heroin MEDAN, North Sumatra: Custom officials here foiled an alleged attempt by Kenyan citizen Karanja, 32, to smuggle 1.1 kilograms of heroin into the country from the Middle East. Officials said that most of the heroin was swallowed and found in the man's stomach. Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Amrin Karim said that it was the biggest case of heroin smuggling to ever take place in North Sumatra.