Archive: 2 November 2002
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Sat, 02 Nov 2002
ASEAN and China reach agreement on South China Seas: The 10
ASEAN and China reach agreement on South China Seas: The 10 members of ASEAN and China have made a major political breakthrough to prevent an escalation of tensions in the disputed South China Seas, officials said Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 2, 2002Exhibitions * Painting Ziarah Masa Silam by Agussis, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3140554), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 7. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Shopping center boom continues despite economy
Shopping center boom continues despite economyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta At least seven new shopping centers plan to start operating in the last quarter of the year throughout Greater Jakarta, adding some 140,000 square meters of retail space in the area, a property consultant said.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Community rags find their niche in housing complexes
Community rags find their niche in housing complexesNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the rapid process of globalization, community media still has its niche especially thanks to its proximity to the readers.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relations
ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relationsS. Pushpanathan, Assistant Director, External Relations, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta ASEAN and China will be holding their annual summit on 4 Nov. 4, 2001 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Aceh governor seeks talks with GAM leader Hasan Tiro
Aceh governor seeks talks with GAM leader Hasan TiroThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh said on Friday that he wanted to hold talks with Free Aceh Movement (GAM) top leader Hasan Tiro during upcoming peace talks between the government and GAM in Geneva, which is scheduled for Nov.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Firecracker business booming despite ban
Firecracker business booming despite banMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police's ambitious goal of a firecracker-free Ramadhan has gone up in smoke, with trade in the potentially fatal and extremely loud explosive devices booming.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Will RI get tougher after Bali shock?
Will RI get tougher after Bali shock?Barry Desker, Director, Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The Bali bomb blasts that killed almost 200 foreign tourists and Indonesians on Oct. 12 shook Indonesia to its core.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Asian monies down late, softer yen lifts dollar
Asian monies down late, softer yen lifts dollarAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies weakened modestly or were little changed Friday as a softer yen helped the dollar regain some ground in the region after it had struggled for most of the week.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Summarecon's indifference
Summarecon's indifference I live in Bukit Gading Villa, which is an "elite" area of Kelapa Gading. We moved to this expensive area to live in the quiet, peaceful and security-controlled comfort that this area supposedly provides, because where we lived previously there was no control, poor security...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Police to keep Rizieq in custody
Police to keep Rizieq in custody JAKARTA: Police will continue to hold the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) chairman, Al Habib Rizieq Shihab, who is charged with instigating violence and vandalism, for questioning, a senior police officer said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
INPEX discovers major gas in Timor Sea Block
INPEX discovers major gas in Timor Sea BlockDow Jones, Tokyo Japan's INPEX Corp. said Friday it has confirmed a large natural gas accumulation in an offshore block in the Timor Sea, Indonesia.The block, Masela PSC, is located about 800 kilometers east of the city of Kupang, Indonesia, and 400...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Trans-Sumatra highway in poor condition
Trans-Sumatra highway in poor condition PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Damage to a section of the east Trans-Sumatra highway in South Sumatra has been neglected due to a lack of funds, Governor Rosihan Arsyad said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Sutiyoso to replace transportation boss
Sutiyoso to replace transportation bossThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A rumor circulating among city councillors on Friday has it that City Governor Sutiyoso is planning to replace the head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency Rustam Effendy for diverting a Rp 54 billion fund for a Busway project to...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Kuwait, UAE give $50m to RI
Kuwait, UAE give $50m to RI PALU, Central Sulawesi: Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have given Indonesia a total of US$50 million in aid to develop resettlement areas for victims of ethnic and religious violence in several parts of the country, a minister said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Shopping center boom continues
Shopping center boom continuesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven new shopping centers plan to start operating in the last quarter of the year throughout Greater Jakarta, adding some 140,000 square meters of retail space in the area, a property consultant said.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
No longer cool in Bukit Sentul
No longer cool in Bukit SentulFrom Media IndonesiaWith regard to a special feature on the Bukit Sentul residential area (Media Indonesia, Sept. 30, 2002), we, too, would like to address our complaints to the developer.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Legislators reject Papuan police chief
Legislators reject Papuan police chiefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The appointment of the new Papua Police chief has met with opposition from Governor Jaap Salosa and local lawmakers, who say the selection process violates the special autonomy law that applies to the province.Yan L.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Caning and GAM
Caning and GAM Reading the article titled Caning comes into effect in Aceh on 1st day of Ramadhan (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 28), I wonder whether former president Abdurrahman Wahid was fully aware of all the possible consequences when in December 2000 he offered Aceh the implementation of sharia, or...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'
'Govt does nothing to tackle unemployment'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor activists, analysts and businesspeople lashed out at the government on Thursday for its inaction and lack of seriousness in solving the country's unemployment problems that have adversely affected more than 38...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are made
Police complete probe at blast site but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post Kuta/JakartaA multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
House divided over antiterrorism rules
House divided over antiterrorism rulesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will likely face a tough challenge in securing support to go on with her war against terrorism as influential factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are divided over the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
U.S. business leaders urge tough anti-corruption pact for ASEAN
U.S. business leaders urge tough anti-corruption pact for ASEANAgence France-Presse, Singapore U.S. businesses on Friday urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to forge a pact to fight corruption, which is seen holding back investments in the region.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
The 7 percent deal
The 7 percent deal Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has officially approved the 7 percent increase in the provincial minimum wage which will take effect next year.Probably no one can say exactly whether the decision is good or bad news for both employers and workers.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. LITE: 28 PT, 1 COLS, 3 X 11
1. LITE: 28 PT, 1 COLS, 3 X 11 Tangerang residents live in darkness or Residents lament lack of street lighting 2. GRAVE: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 26 Graveyard businesses thrives as people pay annual visit 3. MEDIA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Community rags find their niche in housing complexes 4.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
City transportation is part of human rights
City transportation is part of human rights-------------------------------------------------------------- Traffic and ground transportation have become major headaches for residents of Jakarta. The city administration has failed to deal with the chaotic traffic that clogs the capital's streets, and...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Warders questioned over rebel escape
Warders questioned over rebel escape JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial police are questioning nine Abepura Prison warders following the escape of Benny Wenda, a defendant in the attack on a local police station two years ago.Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Most people buy glasses for fashion purposes
Most people buy glasses for fashion purposesSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Even though glasses are not a basic necessity like food or clothes, optic retail stores in the country see a stable market from year to year because there are always customers racing out to buy new eyewear for...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Award for West Jakarta Mayor?
Award for West Jakarta Mayor?From KompasIn various places of the city, we have recently seen many banners congratulating the West Jakarta Mayor on his achievements.We, as the residents of West Jakarta, are now perplexed by what achievements the Mayor has made so far for the benefits of the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Indonesian faces death in Thailand
Indonesian faces death in Thailand BANGKOK: An Indonesian man and two Singaporeans face the death sentence in Thailand after being charged over the kingdom's largest seizure yet of the party drug ecstasy, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. Ali -- Overreaction hands
1. Ali -- Overreaction hands victory to terrorists 2. ASEAN -- ASEAN-China summit in Cambodia to chart closer relations
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorism
ASEAN to seek common platform in fighting terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) will likely agree to join forces to fight terrorism in the region, but are differing on how to do so.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
'Bung' Karno's teachings
'Bung' Karno's teachingsFrom Rakyat Merdeka The reform movement has not yet borne fruit because it is not imbued with the teachings of Bung Karno, which stress a love of the people and togetherness in keeping with the ideals of the Aug. 17, 1945 revolution.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Rikza Abdullah
Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCity boutiques offer more choice of designer clothes As the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays draw closer, Jakartans are preparing by visiting boutiques and other stores to find casual dresses that will be suitable for different occasions during the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Man jumps to death from tower
Man jumps to death from tower JAMBI, Jambi: People in the provincial capital of Jambi were shocked on Friday by a suicide jump allegedly carried out by an identified man from a tower belonging to state telecommunications company Telkom in the downtown area.Jambi Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
'It's better to take what you're given'
'It's better to take what you're given' Despite the fact that the tripartite agreement on the 7 percent provincial minimum wage increase will be implemented in January 2003, many low-income workers are skeptical about the amount of the hike.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Indonesia today: Waiting for a new Bonaparte
Indonesia today: Waiting for a new Bonaparte Part 1 of 2Satish Mishra Head United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovey Jakarta satish.mishra@undp.org These are confusing times. Indonesia is a country praised for its religious tolerance. Yet it is rocked by religious and ethnic strife.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
What's up with the clashes?
What's up with the clashes?From Pos KotaIn the middle of last August, some National Police Mobile Brigade members based in Kedunghalang clashed with some Army members based in Cibinong, Bogor. The clash claimed a number of lives. Then a similar clash happened in Binjai.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Five best books to be given awards
Five best books to be given awards JAKARTA: The Buku Utama Foundation has said it would hand out its annual awards for the five best books published in the country in 2000 and 2001 on Nov. 5.Soekarman K, the secretary of the foundation, said the five best books were in the areas of literature,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
16 foreign prostitutes nabbed
16 foreign prostitutes nabbed JAKARTA: Immigration officers arrested 16 foreign women at several hotels and cafes for abusing their visas and working as prostitutes in Jakarta.Spokesman at the ministry of justice immigration directorate general Ade Endang Dahlan said here on Friday that his office...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Islamic banking institutions to get a major boost in KL
Islamic banking institutions to get a major boost in KLVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Islamic banking sector will get a major boost next week with the launch of an international standard board when central banks of Muslim countries sign comprehensive agreements at a two-day...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. Shidiq -- International trade in a cup of coffee
1. Shidiq -- International trade in a cup of coffee2. Mieko -- Closing loopholes to advance gun control 3. Barry -- Will RI get tougher after Bali shock?
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to survive
RI must cut off foreign dependence in order to surviveLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since 1998, nothing seems to have worked to restore national unity and solidarity, not even the tragic Oct.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
House divided over antiterrorism rules
House divided over antiterrorism rulesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will likely face a tough challenge in securing support to go on with her war against terrorism as influential factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are divided over the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Megawati misses chance to prove her leadership
Megawati misses chance to prove her leadershipKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri had missed the chance to prove her leadership and rally the country behind her government by not commenting on her antiterrorism drive, experts said Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
* Headlines: CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economy 2
* Headlines: CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economy 2 * National:House divided over antiterrrorism regulations 4 * Archipelago:Xanana starts four-day visit to W. Timor5 * Opinion:Will RI get tougher after Bali shock?7 * City: Graveyard businesses thrive as Ramadhan nears8 * Sports:Singh,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombing
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombingA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three weeks after the deadly Bali bombing, the number of expatriates working in Indonesia was only down slightly, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower said Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
President Xanana starts four-day visit to W. Timor
President Xanana starts four-day visit to W. TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor President Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao started his four-day visit in West Timor with more calls for the repatriation of the remaining 33,000 East Timorese refugees and a stronger commitment to...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.1
Rupiah Rates Nov.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,403.90 4,844.04 5,151.71 5,096.01Brunei dollar 1 5,502.88 4,934.42 5,246.07 5,191.09Canadian dollar 1 6,239.90 5,594.87 5,948.69 5,885.90Swiss franc 1 6,585.43 5,906.48 6,278.09 6,213.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Australian envoy summoned over antiterrorism raids
Australian envoy summoned over antiterrorism raidsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government summoned an Australian embassy official on Friday to express its concerns over the on-going raids against Indonesian citizens in that country.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
City transportation is a basic human right
City transportation is a basic human right Traffic and ground transportation have become major headaches for residents of Jakarta. The city administration has failed to deal with the chaotic traffic that clogs the capital's streets, and an integrated transportation system offering safe and fast...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1,2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.1,2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Ba'asyir ready for trial: Lawyer
Ba'asyir ready for trial: Lawyer JAKARTA: Detained Indonesian terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir is ready to stand trial but refuses to be questioned by police, one of his lawyers said Friday.Ba'asyir insists he has no connection to terrorism but if police have enough evidence of his wrongdoing he...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Residents demand bright Ramadhan
Residents demand bright Ramadhan BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The provincial legislature urged state electricity company PLN to minimize power blackouts during the Ramadhan fasting month, which begins next week.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Flood verdict late, upsets victims
Flood verdict late, upsets victims JAKARTA: Flood victims who filed a class action suit against the President, Jakarta governor and West Java governor were disappointed on Thursday as the judges postponed the verdict because they had to attend a law course in Central Java.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 lines
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 linesAceh governor seeks talks with Hasan Tiro2. Xanana: 20 x 2 linesPresident Xanana starts four-day visit to W. Timor3. Sumut: 24 x 2 linesNorth Sumatra governor warns of need to manage conflict4. Papua: 16 x 2 linesLegislators reject Papuan police chief
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Britain to grant $300,000 to Bali
Britain to grant $300,000 to Bali JAKARTA: The British government said on Friday that it would extend US$300,000 in grants to Indonesia to help Bali recover from the Oct. 12 bomb attacks.British Ambassador Richard Gozney said that the funds, taken from its International Development Department,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Team concludes probe, but no arrests are made
Team concludes probe, but no arrests are madeThe Jakarta Post, Kuta/Jakarta A multinational team investigating the site of the Bali terrorist attacks concluded its probe on Friday, but members of the team are still struggling to find the perpetrators of the blast that killed 190 and injured over...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Tangerang residents live in darkness
Tangerang residents live in darknessMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many residents in Tangerang regency are complaining about the lack of street illumination, which leaves a lot of streets in the dark at night and prone to crime.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
New health law to address new technology, social change
New health law to address new technology, social changeDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives, along with the Coalition for a Healthy Indonesia are drafting a health bill which will serve as a grand regulation that accommodates social, political,...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Islamic colleges to update curriculum
Islamic colleges to update curriculum JAKARTA: Rectors of state Islamic universities, institutes and other higher institutions will meet here this weekend to discuss the possible revision of their curriculum to be in line with current and future science development.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BIN
Foreign bomb experts may role-play in Bali blast: BINMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) said on Friday it believed that the devastating Bali bombings, which killed nearly 200 people, involved highly-skilled foreign experts.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Overreaction hands victory to terrorists
Overreaction hands victory to terroristsM. Ali, MBA Student, Nottingham University, United Kingdom Nobody can for a moment underestimate the pain and horrific damage caused by the bomb attacks in Bali. The loss of life and the damage to people and property was appalling, while for Indonesia the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Legal umbrella
Legal umbrella The annihilation of terrorism requires clear legislation or a legal umbrella so that law-enforcing agencies can perform their duties. In the absence of a legal umbrella, these agencies cannot perform to their maximum.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombing
Most expatriates staying put despite Bali bombingA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Three weeks after the deadly Bali bombing, the number of expatriates working in Indonesia was only down slightly, a senior official at the Ministry of Manpower said Friday.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Building solid team is indeed not easy
Building solid team is indeed not easyA.B. Susanto, The Jakarta Consulting Group, Jakarta Whatever his assignment and wherever he is assigned, a leader has the duty of developing a team. However, developing a solid team is indeed not easy as it involves many factors, some of which can hamper the...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Pacific area military chiefs meet to discuss security
Pacific area military chiefs meet to discuss securityReuters, Singapore The threat of regional terror is expected to be high on the agenda of a Singapore gathering of military chiefs from around Asia that also includes the head of the U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Thomas Fargo.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
The Pnom Penh summit
The Pnom Penh summit It will be a very encouraging moment for the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen hosts the ASEAN summit on Monday in Pnom Penh.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
E. Java police seek bomb suspect
E. Java police seek bomb suspect SURABAYA: New East Java Police chief Brig. Gen. Heru Susanto set on Friday the search for a suspected perpetrator of the Bali bombing as his number one priority.Heru said, after a transfer of duty from predecessor Insp. Gen.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
S'pore defends self against bombs
S'pore defends self against bombs SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Friday it has further tightened already strict security measures to defend itself against deadly bomb attacks, such as the ones that rocked the nearby Indonesian resort island of Bali last month.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
The APEC summit
The APEC summit The APEC summit in Los Cabos, Mexico has just finished with no significant commitment among the member countries.As expected, the summit was dominated by terrorist-related issues; the loudest voice being President George W. Bush.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest show
Gutama Soegijo surprises in latest showBintang Prakarsa, Contributor, Jakarta, ritornello@hotmail.com Meeting Paul Gutama Soegijo always brings surprises. Last Thursday, Oct. 30, at Bentara Budaya, Jakarta, he gave a solo gamelan (traditional, ethnic Javanese music) performance at the opening of a...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economy
CGI backs stimulus package for 2003 economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) said they would support the country with additional loans for a stimulus package next year, ensuring the economy a much-needed...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil
Sutiyoso casts doubt on Kancil JAKARTA: City Governor Sutiyoso has cast doubt on the ability of the manufacturer of the four-wheeled Kancil to produce a small vehicle to replace the current three-wheeled Bajaj."The Bajaj is no longer feasible for the city.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Indonesians feel targeted by Aussie police
Indonesians feel targeted by Aussie policeMichael Perry, Reuters, Sydney Australia's Indonesian migrants are scared and bewildered, their sense of security shattered this week when security forces wielding sledgehammers raided several homes in the hunt for Islamic militants.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Alatas, 70 and still going strong
Alatas, 70 and still going strongKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When former foreign minister Ali Alatas celebrates his 70th birthday on Monday, it will be a good moment to reflect on his achievements and failures as a diplomat for about 45 years up until 1999.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
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APFRIENDLY VISIT: East Timor President Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao (right) gestures as he talks with East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo. Xanana, who arrived with his entourage in Kupang on Friday, is visiting the province for a four-day visit to give moral support and encourage 33,000 East...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Golkar unable to dismiss leader: Official
Golkar unable to dismiss leader: Official MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The chairman of a Golkar affiliate, Irsyad Sudiro, said on Friday that dissenting Golkar leader Marwah Daud Ibrahim could not be recalled from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since June
Sept. export up 4 percent in first growth since JuneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in September reversed a two-month straight fall, with sales rising 4.21 percent to US$5.10 billion, indicating together with a 2.54 percent surge in imports to $2.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
What's wrong with this nation?
What's wrong with this nation?From Media Indonesia In the aftermath of the Bali bomb blast, foreign victims were prioritized over local victims in terms of treatment. It is sad to realize that this treatment -- which suggests that foreigners are racially superior -- has been practiced by...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Akbar confident of his leadership
Akbar confident of his leadership JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Friday that a petition over his suspension submitted by more than 100 legislators would not proceed for further discussion after the House's Steering Committee (Bamus) failed to make any decision...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
UN meeting bogged down over emission cuts
UN meeting bogged down over emission cutsStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi The climate conference's Delhi Declaration has included a reference to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and leans on the concerns of developing and least developed countries while accommodating the interests of...
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Bali bombs made of TNT, RDX: Investigators
Bali bombs made of TNT, RDX: InvestigatorsThe Jakarta Post, Bali The multinational investigative team concluded on Friday that the explosives that rocked Bali on Oct. 12, including the one detonated near the U.S. Consulate were TNT, RDX, and other materials, including chloride (CLO3).
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 under
Lindskog wins Pancasila Cup by one shot at 16 underThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A birdie putt from some two meters from the cup on the final 18th for a 66 (33 33) and four-day total of 16-under 272 (68 71 67 66) was enough for Stephen A.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidays
Govt may extend Idul Fitri, Christmas holidaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A limited ministerial meeting on people's welfare affairs agreed on Friday to propose an extension of Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays to up to four days and three days respectively.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visit
Graveyard business thrives as people pay annual visitMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Graveyards in the city have taken on a festive atmosphere over the past few days, with temporary stalls erected at cemetery entrance gates, offering flowers and fragrant water.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Millions in RP pay respects to dead amid threats
Millions in RP pay respects to dead amid threatsJason Gutierrez, Agence France-Presse, Manila Philippine authorities were on full alert on Friday to thwart possible terrorist attacks as millions of Filipinos trooped to cemeteries to pay their respects for All Saints Day.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
SE Asia fights against tourism slump
SE Asia fights against tourism slumpEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia's tourism industry, a pillar of regional economies, is undergoing its worst crisis in years following the bloody terrorist attack on its most famous beach paradise Bali.The Oct.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Governor warns of need to manage conflict
Governor warns of need to manage conflictApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin warned locals and authorities of potential conflicts that could erupt if certain problems were not handled cautiously.
Sat, 02 Nov 2002
Don't miss flicks at JIFFest
Don't miss flicks at JIFFest For a movie buff, an event like the Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) is like a beautiful oasis in the middle of the arid wasteland of Hollywood blockbusters. But with so many films at the festival it can be confusing choosing what you want to see.