Archive: 14 November 2002
75 articles found
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has issued a new regulation that bars a listed company from using the same public accountant or accounting firm for more than five years in order to help ensure the continued objectivity of audits. Under the new ruling, set out in Bapepam Regulation No. VIII.A.2.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt planning to remove all fuel subsidies
Govt planning to remove all fuel subsidies Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday that due to continuing budgetary constraints it planned to entirely remove fuel subsidies and to raise power prices by an average of 6 percent every quarter starting next year. The plan would raise the maximum prices of fuel sold at gas stations from the current 75 percent to 100 percent of international market prices.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Convert eastern Senayan to park'
'Convert eastern Senayan to park' JAKARTA: Although almost impossible to achieve, the city administration urged the State Secretariat on Wednesday to convert the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno Sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, into a park. "This is an attempt to increase the green area in Senayan.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar must be alienated from public: Observer
Akbar must be alienated from public: Observer Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A motion in the House of Representatives (DPR) to suspend Speaker Akbar Tandjung had proven ineffective, therefore the public should mete out their own punishment by alienating the convicted felon, an analyst said Wednesday. Political analyst J.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Give credit where credit's due.
Give credit where credit's due. The Australian government may have good reason to caution it's citizens about travel in this new world struck by terror, given events as devastating as the "Bali Bomb" incident. However it is a shame that individuals, whom I thought would surely have the democratic right to freedom of choice, appear to be "warned" and even penalized for doing just that.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Potential fraud of $6.3m in education projects
Potential fraud of $6.3m in education projects Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Potential fraud totaling Rp 57.4 billion (US$6.3 million) has been uncovered at the Ministry of National Education but those implicated have only been sent warning letters.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. TIM; 10 x 4 lines TNI team in Papua to probe shooting 2. Bali: 20 x 2 lines: Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremony 3. Riau: 24 x 2 lines Riau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalists
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several
Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several tributaries. Unlike many foreign cities, however, where rivers are part of the beautiful cityscape and an asset to tourism, Jakarta's rivers are mere liabilities that cause many problems, including floods. The Jakarta Post is publishing a two-part report on the rivers. Wednesday's edition covered their condition, while today's edition covers rehabilitation efforts by the government and the public.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN urged to ratify haze accord
ASEAN urged to ratify haze accord SINGAPORE: Indonesia and Singapore have urged fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to speed up ratification of an agreement to fight pollution caused by forest fire haze. State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim and Singapore Environment Minister Lim Swee Say made the call in a joint statement issued after a meeting here on Tuesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's Hamzah Haz
Indonesia's Hamzah Haz One month ago, a bomb blast destroyed two Balinese nightclubs, killing almost 200 and wounding hundreds. In an impressive bit of sleuthing, Indonesian investigators have since brought into focus the extensive links between the country's Islamic radicals and al-Qaeda. The primary suspect in the Oct. 12 massacre, a man named Amrozi, is a student of cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, spiritual leader of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) extremist group.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. seeks more economic support for Indonesia
U.S. seeks more economic support for Indonesia Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States is looking for more ways to support Indonesia pursue its economic reform agenda, a visiting senior official of the Treasury Department said on Wednesday. Randal K. Quarles, assistant secretary for international affairs, told reporters that he was encouraged by the economic progress Indonesia had made these last 18 months, as evident by the country's increasing macroeconomic stability.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to miss terrorism bill target
House to miss terrorism bill target JAKARTA: The deliberation of the newly-submitted terrorism bills is likely to miss the targets set by the House of Representatives (DPR). The House's Steering Committee decided on Wednesday to delay a meeting to schedule the deliberation of the bills until Nov. 21 from the originally scheduled date of Nov. 14. Legislators vowed on Tuesday to complete deliberating the terrorism bills before they went into recess on Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some rectors of state and private universities have publicly
Some rectors of state and private universities have publicly declared that Indonesia is entering a dangerous stage. Similar statements have also been made by observers and politicians. They jokingly ask daily if Indonesia will exist next year. In reality, the joke contains the message that the current situation is really chaotic. The chaotic situation is reflected by, among other things, the issuance of the regulation on terrorism in law of law (Perpu).
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremony
Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremony I Wayan Juniartha and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Residents of Kuta on Wednesday performed a preliminary ritual of Mapepada to purify some 79 animals who will be sacrificed during the purification ceremony, locally known as Pemarisudha Karipubhaya, scheduled for Nov. 15, 2002. At least 1,000 people attended the ritual, which was held in front of the Segara temple near the famous Kuta beach.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anwar mulls surgery to mend health
Anwar mulls surgery to mend health MALAYSIA: Government doctors on Wednesday urged jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to end two years of persistent poor health by undergoing surgery newly available in Malaysia, Anwar's wife said. Anwar and his family are considering the procedure, which would repair a slipped disc in Anwar's spine by replacing a portion of his backbone with titanium parts, his wife Azizah Ismail said. They would probably make a decision in two weeks, she added.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
S.Korean bank profit surges 23.8%
S.Korean bank profit surges 23.8% SEOUL: Higher interest and fee income helped South Korean banks increase their net profit by 23.8 percent in the nine months to September, official data showed Wednesday. The combined net profit of commercial and state-run banks soared to 5.39 trillion won (US$4.9 billion) in the first nine months from 4.36 trillion won a year earlier, the Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) said.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has issued a new regulation that bars a listed company from using the same public accountant or accounting firm for more than five years in order to help ensure the continued objectivity of audits. Under the new ruling, set out in Bapepam Regulation No. VIII.A.2.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed on Iraq, economy fears
Asian monies mixed on Iraq, economy fears Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were locked in tight ranges in largely directionless trade Wednesday amid a dearth of fresh factors, though concerns about Iraq loomed large in the minds of market players, dealers said. The South Korean won, Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah eked out small gains versus the U.S. dollar, while the New Taiwan dollar and Thai baht weakened slightly.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors living above incomes: NGO
Councillors living above incomes: NGO KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Alliance of Southeast Sulawesi People, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), have demanded the State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission investigate alleged corruption involving local councillors. It said the alleged graft was evidenced by the lavish lifestyles of the councillors, who lived in excess of what their official salaries, which ranged from Rp 6 million (US$666.7) to Rp 8 million (US$888.8), could pay for.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-bankers at large, get life sentences for Rp1.51t graft
Ex-bankers at large, get life sentences for Rp1.51t graft Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many corruptors have received light sentences, the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced two former bankers to life on Wednesday for graft involving Rp 1.51 trillion (US$164 million), and ordered them to return the misappropriated money to the state.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Delay passage of broadcasting bill
Delay passage of broadcasting bill Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.com So powerful were the owners and executives of the private TV stations that they were able to delay the approval of Broadcasting Bill No. 27. The very same law was not even enforceable a year after its approval by then President Soeharto. In the reform era the same TV stations, plus Metro TV, continually exposed the weaknesses of the government of president B.J.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 5.51 p.m. Friday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov. 7, 2002. Pictured above are (from left to right) the patient's mother Mrs.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt admits JI cell active in RI, but no Indonesians on UN list
Govt admits JI cell active in RI, but no Indonesians on UN list The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After persistent denials, the Indonesian government officially admitted on Wednesday the presence of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) cells in the country, and said they had possible links to the Bali bombing. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda acknowledged that a number of Indonesian citizens led JI, and therefore, it would be impossible to say that there were no JI cells here.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Destruction of mangrove, swamps and peatlands rife: NGO
Destruction of mangrove, swamps and peatlands rife: NGO The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's wetlands, such as mangrove forests, swamps, and peatlands, have significantly declined in total area from 42.5 million hectares in 1987 to 33.8 million hectares this year, the Wetlands International-Indonesia Program said on Tuesday. The destruction of wetlands has caused a number of disasters in the country including annual flooding, drought, and loss of biodiversity, they said.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council approves request for bomb disposal equipment
Council approves request for bomb disposal equipment Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Wednesday a police request for Rp 9.7 billion (US$1.07 million) worth of bomb disposal equipment, but the city administration said it only had the money to provide a portion of the equipment. "If it is needed, we will support the police in purchasing 15 sets of bomb disposal equipment," the council's deputy chairman, M.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Two former bankers get life for Rp 1.51t graft 2
* Headlines: Two former bankers get life for Rp 1.51t graft 2 * National:Military officers declared suspects in rights abuses 4 * Archipelago: TNI team in Papua to investigate Timika shooting 5 * Opinion: Migrants are indirect victims of terrorism 6 * City:Council approves Rp 9.7b in bomb disposal equipment fund 8 * Sports: Liverpool bows out of Champions League 10 * World: Death sentence puts Iran's courts under pressure 12 * Business: Govt debt to increase Rp 500t due to reprofiling 13 *...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Presidential elections bill finalized
Presidential elections bill finalized JAKARTA: The government promised on Wednesday to submit bills on direct presidential elections and the composition of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to the House of Representatives before the end of this year. Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said his ministry would discuss the final drafts of the bills with President Megawati Soekarnoputri before submitting them to the House for deliberation.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eliminating terrorism
Eliminating terrorism From Koran Tempo Indonesians are suffering from a multidimensional crisis. While they are still gripped by the protracted economic and political crisis, the bomb blast in Bali on Oct. 12 has added to their plight. The image of Indonesia has been really tarnished in the international community as the bomb blast claimed hundreds of lives, mostly foreigners'. Unfortunately, government officials and politicians differ in opinion about terrorism in Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Pushpanathan
S. Pushpanathan Assistant Director for External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Education bill to be endorsed next year
Education bill to be endorsed next year JAKARTA: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fadjar said on Wednesday that the education bill would be endorsed next year although the bill had no really contentious articles. He said that the bill should undergo at least two rounds of discussions in the House of Representatives (DPR) before it was passed into law.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalists
Riau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalists Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Riau The Riau provincial government has granted Rp 2.5 billion (US$274,000) in the form of housing subsidies to local journalists through their press associations in the province, a senior local government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate down slightly to 13.08%
SBI rate down slightly to 13.08% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Sertifikat Bank Indonesia notes, as expected, edged down slightly to 13.08 percent from 13.10 percent in a weekly auction, the central bank said Wednesday. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 12 trillion (US$1.32 billion) of bids at the auction, or 66.6 percent of total bids.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Zoellick to consult with ASEAN ministers
U.S. Zoellick to consult with ASEAN ministers Dow Jones, New York U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick is scheduled to consult with economic ministers of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next week in Manila, Philippine Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas said, the Kyodo news agency reported. "This meeting shall be an acceptable forum for both the U.S.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents join hands to clean Cipinang River
Residents join hands to clean Cipinang River Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The residents of Cipinang Besar Utara subdistrict in East Jakarta recently received an unexpected invitation from their subdistrict chief. The offer was not to attend a party or a ceremony, but to participate in a community program to clean up the Cipinang river.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Telkom
JP/13/Telkom House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega project Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives grilled state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday over its US$1.8 billion projects amid rumors about collusive practices in the tendering process for the projects.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim cleric abducted, killed
Muslim cleric abducted, killed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A Muslim cleric in the remote Aceh village of Beurabo was abducted and killed by a group of gunmen, a local police officer said on Wednesday. Pidie Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Mariyanto said Tengku Mahyiddin Ibrahim, who headed an Islamic boarding school in his village, 100 kilometers east of the provincial capital, was killed at about 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta State electricity company PT PLN plans to build a new 600 megawatt power plant northeast of Jakarta in an effort to arrest a power shortfall in the country's main Java-Bali grid, said a senior executive of the company. Power shortages have been plaguing most of Indonesia due to a halt in new investments since 1998, Parno Isworo, PLN's finance director, said Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok case
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok case Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 14 active and retired military officers, including the incumbent commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) Brig. Gen. Sriyanto, have been declared suspects in the 1984 Tanjung Priok shooting incident. Attorney General M.A.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruption
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruption Budianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut More and more villagers living in the shadow of Mt. Papandayan in the West Java regency of Garut were evacuated to safer areas on Wednesday after authorities gave a warning that the mountain, currently spewing out dust, flaming stones and thick clouds high in the air, was on the verge of a major eruption.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes six houses
Fire razes six houses BEKASI: Fire destroyed at least six houses in the Bank Danamon housing complex here, but no fatalities were reported Losses were estimated at hundreds of millions of rupiah. A witness, Sumarwoto, who is a resident of the complex, said the fire probably started from a lit anti-mosquito coil that fell onto a pillow inside the bedroom of a house belonging to Wawan Herwanto. The wind helped the fire to spread quickly.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.13
Rupiah Rates Nov.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,366.13 4,800.95 5,110.92 5,055.93 Brunei dollar 1 5,429.93 4,859.61 5,171.69 5,117.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,058.90 5,422.15 5,770.74 5,710.13 Swiss franc 1 6,618.93 5,925.03 6,304.14 6,239.71 Danish krone 1 1,302.73 1,166.05 1,240.77 1,227.98 Euro 1 9,678.93 8,660.38 9,218.61 9,120.34 Poundsterling 1 15,200.05 13,606.97 14,477.15 14,329.64 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,226.63 1,098.38 1,168.29 1,156.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project 1 X 22 The indirect victims Wahyu Susilo Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI) Jakarta 2. Pro14 -- Zhu Rongji reexamined 1 X 30 Political legacy of Zhu Rongji Kenichi Ohmae President Ohmae & Associates Project Syndicate 3. War -- The west's warlords will get their invasion, in spite of global opposition 1 X 30 The warlords will get their way Simon Tisdall
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega project
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega project Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives grilled state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday over its US$1.8 billion projects amid rumors about collusive practices in the tendering process for the projects.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI team in Papua to probe shooting
TNI team in Papua to probe shooting Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura An Indonesian Military (TNI) investigative team has arrived in Papua to probe the shooting deaths of two Americans and an Indonesian near the giant Freeport mine last August. The six-member team, led by Col. Bambang Suyono, includes Col. Bambang Suyono, Col. Sularso, Col. Edy Muryanto, Lt. Col. E.P. Situmorang and Maj. Kukuh.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floods
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floods Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many cities in the world have managed to make rivers an integral part of tourist attractions, Jakarta residents still see rivers as a serious problem, particularly during the wet season. During the wet season, floods haunt thousands of people living along the riverbanks.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: Kwik
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: Kwik The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buy
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buy Edhi Pranasidhi, Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Indonesia Satellite Corp., or Indosat, Wednesday said net profit for the first nine months of the year fell 64 percent due to depreciation costs and amortization of goodwill following a stake purchase in a cellular phone company. The country's second largest telecommunications company reported a nine-month net profit of Rp 435.5 billion (US$48 million) compared with Rp 1.20 trillion a year earlier.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Beggars not animals but human beings'
'Beggars not animals but human beings' Human beings forced to beg on Jakarta's cruel streets are being victimized by Public Order Office personnel during the holy month of Ramadhan. Some beggars talked to The Jakarta Post about their daily hell during what is supposed to be a time of compassion. Atim, 25, a beggar for five years. Originally from Banten, he now lives with his wife and relatives under a bridge on Jl.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods It is almost certain that tens of thousands of people -- or maybe even more -- in the city will be affected by floods in the coming rainy season, as the flood prevention projects being implemented by the city administration will not significantly reduce the number of areas prone to flooding.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year plan
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year plan Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers criticized the five-year strategic plan (Renstra) of Governor Sutiyoso, saying that he was giving too little priority to a variety of significant urban issues, such as poverty, the environment and transportation.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Small hotels need help too
Small hotels need help too We are the owners of a number of small bungalows not far from Tanah Lot, Tabanan regency, Bali. It is not a star-rated hotel, but rather melati class. We appreciate the help from the government in reviving Bali's tourist industry, but we would like to take part too. The package deals being offered are for airline tickets with special discounts and discounted accommodation in star-rated hotels. How about the melati hotels?
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beggars
Beggars in the city From Suara Karya I am deeply concerned and saddened to see what has become a common sight at intersections in Jakarta: street vendors, buskers, homeless children and an increasing number of beggars asking for money from passengers in buses and cars. There are also beggars with leprosy. These people should be receiving care at a proper health facility. I am fully aware that this may be a result from the protracted monetary crisis.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks SYDNEY: Australia and the United States will open talks here this week aimed at securing a free trade pact slashing import barriers across all industries including agriculture, officials said Wednesday. Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile said he would meet U.S. Trade Representative Bob Zoellick for private talks on the deal Thursday ahead of a World Trade Organization ministerial meeting the following day.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blast
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blast The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Lamongan Amrozi, the only suspect in custody for the Bali terrorist attacks so far, has named Imam Samudra, alias Kudama or Fatih, as one of the masterminds of the Oct. 12 bombing that killed more than 190 people and left more 300 others injured, mostly foreigners.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Damanik investigation incomplete
Damanik investigation incomplete PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police said they were be unable to comply with state prosecutors' demands to wrap up their investigation into Rev. Reinaldi Damanik, who has been accused of inciting sectarian violence in Poso. "The police have questioned 14 witnesses, but we expect to summon two other key witnesses in the coming weeks," the chief detective with Central Sulawesi police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Ricky F. Wakanno, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bogus bills
Bogus bills I went to Singapore to trade off my stack of crisp, Class 2, but unfortunately, folded US$100 bills that ANZ denied due to their certainly unethical, possibly illegal discriminatory policy. American Express gave me an amazing story. They had to check all the 1996 series bills as they are getting dumped with counterfeit bills from Indonesia by Indonesian businessmen who are laundering all their 1996 bills for a discount and buying the 2001 series at a premium.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002 Exhibitions * Cartoon Peace and Unity, Cafe Btan Waru, Jl. Dewi Sinta, Ubud, until Nov. 17. * Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9. * Painting Life in Harmony, works of Subroto, Museum Neka, Ubud, until Dec. 9. * Contemporary Painting, Through the Art Toward the Save and Peaceful Bali, Museum Rudana, Ubud, until Dec. 9.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rituals hoped to bring back peace
Rituals hoped to bring back peace Ananta Wijaya and Ketut Sumarta, Contributors, Kuta, Bali After the Pamarisuddha Karipubhaya cleansing ritual is held on Nov. 15, the people of Bali are hopeful that peace will once again return to their island. The special ritual is being held to cleanse the island of evil influences, or niskala in the Balinese language, caused by the Kuta bombing of Oct. 12.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov. 7, 2002. Pictured above are (from left to right) the patient's mother Mrs.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacle
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacle Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is scheduled to appear at a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to give an account of the recent participation of the national sporting delegation at the Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. "We will be talking about the Asian Games, and also the upcoming SEA (Southeast Asian) Games," Wismoyo Arismunandar told The Jakarta Post here on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism's indirect victims
Terrorism's indirect victims Wahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI), Jakarta In the last couple of weeks, Indonesian Muslim migrants in Australia have lost their peace as the Australian security authorities have raided and searched at least 10 homes due to their suspected involvement in the terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002:
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 0 12,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 70 0 324,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 215 -5 1,000 Alakasa Industrindo 105 10 6,000 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 -25 40,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 210 0 0 Andhi...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the rise
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the rise Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang People who visit the Rawa Kucing dump site in Kedaung Wetan, Tangerang, and observe how hard the scavengers there work to survive, will likely realize and be grateful for all the blessings in their lives.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Save our democracy
Save our democracy The Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali have posed a serious challenge for Indonesia's commitment to the values and principles of democracy. How we, as a nation, respond to this tragedy will determine whether or not we will survive the litmus test of democracy. At stake are not only our newfound democracy, but also the future of Indonesia and, of course, our own lives.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN and free trade areas
ASEAN and free trade areas S. Pushpanathan Assistant Director for External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta The Eighth ASEAN Summit concluded last week on a high note with the region committing to long term plans for free trade areas (FTAs) with China, Japan and India as well with East Asia. At the APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum) Summit in Los Cabos last month, the U.S. announced the Enterprise for ASEAN Initiative which also provides for FTAs with ASEAN countries.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese arrested for visa violations
Chinese arrested for visa violations CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police force officially detained two Chinese nationals for visa and immigration violations on Wednesday. The two Chinese were identified as Chen Wen Kay, 40, and Chang Mei Fung, 33. "The two foreign nationals were unable to show proper immigration documents, including visas and passports, and will soon face legal action," Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Siswandi said. The two were arrested selling electronic goods on Jl.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: KoinBumi KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov. 7, 2002. Pictured above are (from left to right) the patient's mother Mrs.
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Banker's son arrested for abduction
Banker's son arrested for abduction JAKARTA: Andre Paul Neloe, son of Bank Mandiri president director ECW Neloe, was arrested by police on Tuesday night for allegedly kidnapping two teenage sisters and keeping them for five days over a Rp 25 million loan dispute. Police from Setia Budi precinct arrested Andre, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuningan, South Jakarta, where he had kept Tasya Nurmedina, 17, and Zaskia Adia Mecca, 15. The precinct chief, Comr.
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200 beggars, vagrants rounded up
200 beggars, vagrants rounded up JAKARTA: About 200 beggars and other people living on the streets were rounded up during a crackdown on various areas of West Jakarta and Central Jakarta on Tuesday. The crackdown was carried out by local public order officers and civilian defense officers on the grounds that the beggars and the others were disturbing the peace.
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Sidharta carves his own path in art
Sidharta carves his own path in art Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Expressions of a serious artist usually denote the ups and downs of the stream that rushes through life, manifesting itself in both the personal and social realms. The retrospective exhibition of Gregorius Sidharta Soegijo's art at Bentara Budaya Jakarta until Nov. 16 shows the artist's unwavering strength in thwarting life's forces that appeared to have granted him only a few moments of solace and "let go".
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Balinese dream of return of idyllic Kuta
Balinese dream of return of idyllic Kuta The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali On Nov. 15, thousands of people are expected to attend a special Hindu grand purification ceremony called the Tawur Agung Karya Pamarisudha Karipubhaya, to cleanse the "spiritually dirty" area of Kuta. According to Hinduism, which is embraced by the majority of the Balinese, the Oct. 12 bombing in Kuta that killed at least 184 people and caused extensive property damage was divine wrath for the sins of the people.
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Govt talks peace but continues siege in Aceh
Govt talks peace but continues siege in Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe A government negotiator has called on the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to cool down as military personnel tightened their siege on a rebel headquarters at Cot Trieng village in North Aceh. Wiryono Sastrohandoyo said on Wednesday that the government was ready to sign a landmark peace agreement with GAM, but warned that the siege could seriously affect the plan.
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Asian Development Bank to help Bali recover
Asian Development Bank to help Bali recover William J. Willitts, Reuters, Sydney The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will restructure part of its Indonesian lending to help the tourist island of Bali recover from the devastating effects of the October 12 bombings, president Tadao Chino said on Wednesday.