Archive: 21 November 2002
71 articles found
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,284.26 4,722.03 5,030.37 4,975.69 Brunei dollar 1 5,356.94 4,789.64 5,099.56 5,046.94 Canadian dollar 1 5,985.34 5,349.92 5,697.76 5,637.32 Swiss franc 1 6,473.89 5,788.29 6,162.84 6,099.23 Danish krone 1 1,279.57 1,143.96 1,218.10 1,205.41 Euro 1 9,505.99 8,499.65 9,049.26 8,956.24 Poundsterling 1 14,960.71 13,374.13 14,241.90 14,092.58 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,214.23 1,085.93 1,155.89 1,144.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and Sipadan
Judgement day nearing for Ligitan and Sipadan Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia will hear the final verdict next month from the International Court of Justice (ICG) on the dispute over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands, the minister of foreign affairs said on Wednesday. "A verdict will be handed down on Dec. 17.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Icuk launches 'Total Badminton'
Icuk launches 'Total Badminton' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The badminton training program in Indonesia still lacks a scientific approach, former world champion Icuk Sugiarto said here on Wednesday. "The training program is conducted mostly based on the experience of the trainers. This is because books on badminton are still rare," Icuk said while speaking at the launching of his book entitled Total Badminton.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: Experts
Govt fears backlash if IBRA debtors released: Experts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's indecision over who should sign the documents to drop criminal charges against former bankers who had abused trillions of rupiah in state loans showed that officials feared their decision could spark a public backlash, experts have said. They warned that attempts to avoid responsibility also called into question the credibility of any decision to release the ex- bankers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government sends latest letter of intent to IMF
Government sends latest letter of intent to IMF Dow Jones, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday it had received the latest letter of intent from the Indonesian government, which should pave the way for the next installment of loans under a $5 billion lending program. The letter of intent - in which the Indonesian government promises economic reforms in return for loans - will go to the IMF's board in Washington D.C.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso's policy on beggars
Sutiyoso's policy on beggars From Warta Kota This newspaper reported in its Nov. 5 issue that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has ordered the head of the Public Order Office to arrest the organizers of some 3,000 beggars and tramps planning to enter Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
City to exempt poor from school fees
City to exempt poor from school fees Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elementary and junior high school fees for all students in the Seribu Islands Regency and in slum areas in the five municipalities in the capital will be waived, the city administration says.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia's governments must tap bond markets: ADB
Asia's governments must tap bond markets: ADB Agence France-Presse, Manila Local governments in Asia must learn to tap alternative sources of financing such as bond markets in order to provide public services and reduce poverty, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legian back in business, recovery slow
Legian back in business, recovery slow Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It's been almost three weeks since Jl. Legian was reopened to the public after the bombing of two clubs in the street on Oct. 12. But the once-lively tourist strip has turned into a deserted street. Shops, bars and restaurants that would usually have been busy serving tourists are now open but lifeless, struggling to attract customers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
SARA and the press
SARA and the press I would like to elaborate on Onghokham's letter titled What's the motive of the tragedy? (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 14, 2002). The writer warns that neglecting to report on the suspected motivation for the Bali bombings because it might touch on issues of race and religion is to undermine the credibility of the press. During Soeharto's New Order regime, writing about sensitive racial and religious (SARA) issues was taboo, or even illegal.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, November 21, 2002 Exhibitions * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Photo Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
`No stringent pre-requisite for FTAs with ASEAN'
`No stringent pre-requisite for FTAs with ASEAN' Jason Gutierrez, Agence France-Presse, Manila ASEAN countries can sign bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) with the United States without stringent pre-requisites, other than reforms and a willingness to open up their economies, Washington's top trade negotiator said Wednesday. U.S.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Water shortage imminent in Balikpapan
Water shortage imminent in Balikpapan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Residents of Balikpapan will likely be facing a water shortage, if rain does not fall within two weeks, an executive at the city's water company said on Wednesday. Suhaidi said that the water shortage was looming, as the water level at the Manggar Dam, the prime source of water for the local tap water company, had sunk below two meters and was continually decreasing.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia may have granted asylum to suspected JI members
Australia may have granted asylum to suspected JI members Agencies, Canberra Australia on Wednesday ordered an investigation into whether immigration officials may have granted asylum to Indonesian members of an organization linked to the alleged terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI). Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock said he had asked his department to see if members of an organization called Negara Islam Indonesia (NII) gained refugee visas for Australia during the 1990s.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR
Alwi's camp takes Matori's seat at DPR JAKARTA: The internal dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB) has come to an close as the position left vacant by Matori Abdul Djalil at the House of Representatives (DPR) has been handed over to the rival camp of Alwi Shihab. Matori was replaced by Hanief Ismail, of Alwi's camp. Three other politicians Muhaimin MT, Nuril Huda, and Sugiharti M. Karim were installed to replace legislators who had died.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
10 years sought for rights defendants
10 years sought for rights defendants JAKARTA: Human rights prosecutors on Wednesday demanded 10- year prison sentences for former Dili police chief Lt. Col. Hulman Gultom and former Dili military commander Lt. Col. Sujarwo for failing to prevent atrocities committed by militiamen three years ago. Prosecutor Nasir Maksum said Hulman, 51, failed to anticipate and prevent an attack by pro-Indonesia militia on the refugee- packed house of independence activist Manuel Carrascalao on April 17, 1999.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice output
Bulog to boost stocks amid fear of fall in rice output Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Logistics Agency (Bulog) will boost its rice buffer stock next year amid fears that the country's rice output could drop as farmers have delayed planting crops this year due to the prolonged drought. Bulog chairman Widjanarko Puspoyo said the agency would take 1.5 million tons of rice into storage during the first months of next year, compared to the normal figure of 1.2 million tons.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policies
Malaysia's PM-in-waiting spells out policies Hazlin Hassan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's prime-minister-in-waiting, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has given the first detailed insight into how he plans to run the country when he takes over from veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad next October. His style might be different to Mahathir's but the political substance would be the same, Abdullah, 62, said in an interview on national television on Tuesday night.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police summons Suripto for graft
Police summons Suripto for graft JAKARTA: Police said on Wednesday they had summoned a former top forestry ministry official for questioning as a suspect in a graft case involving the purchase of two helicopters. "Yesterday we sent a summons to Suripto to report for questioning tomorrow (Thursday)," said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam. Suripto was ministry secretary-general during the presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid from 1999 to 2001.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't be hypocritical
Don't be hypocritical From Kompas We have recently observed an historical day, Sept. 30, the day when the September 30 Movement (G30S) and the Indonesian Communist Party committed atrocities on Sept. 30, 1965, causing the deaths of several army generals. Then we still have a vivid memory of a series of riots which peaked with the May 1998 riots, which brought down Soeharto. Later, there were other riots, too numerous to mention.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 days
Ba'asyir's detention extended for 40 days Damar Harsanto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors extended on Wednesday the detention of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir for another 40 days, saying they need more time to complete his case documents. National Police deputy spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said on Wednesday the extension would become effective on Friday, when Ba'asyir's first detention period expires.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali Police find grenade, ammunition
Bali Police find grenade, ammunition As the investigation into the Bali bombing on Oct. 12 continues, police in the provincial capital of Denpasar secured a grenade and ammunition in the early hours of Wednesday morning in the city's downtown area following a tip-off. The South Korea-made grenade, which was still active, and 95 rounds of ammunition for a Russia-made AK-47 automatic rifle were found inside a bag along with seven tubes of chemicals.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rampant muggings
Rampant muggings From Media Indonesia A mugging occurred in broad daylight before my very eyes on Nov. 11 at Jembatan Dua, Tambora. And on the same day, between the Semanggi Bridge and Ratu Plaza another mugging took place on a public bus. It seems that not a single day passes without a mugging. Now we really feel insecure about traveling in Jakarta. When will such violence come to an end? What confuses us is that the authorities seem to turn an blind eye to such incidents. RIAN Jakarta
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Puppet show held to relieve stress
Puppet show held to relieve stress Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Oct. 12 attack in Kuta left many people in Bali with physical and mental wounds, especially those directly affected by the tragedy and the people who closely worked to help ease their suffering, such as medical staff and volunteers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers face light sentences for attack
Soldiers face light sentences for attack Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Military prosecutors demanded on Wednesday sentences of between 10 months and 42 months in jail for 19 soldiers standing trial for their alleged role in an attack on police in Binjai, North Sumatra, that left 12 people dead in September. During the hearing in the province's military court, prosecutors Maj. Heru, Maj. Ahmad Dendy and Capt.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Strange Megawati
Strange Megawati President Megawati Soekarnoputri clearly refused to sack Attorney General M.A. Rachman for his public lies regarding his personal wealth. She argued that dismissing Rachman did not guarantee that the next Attorney General would be better and cleaner. By making such a decision, Megawati has disappointed the people. On the other hand, Rachman should have resigned voluntarily for his dishonesty when revealing his wealth.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
(Advertorial for Sleman regency)
(Advertorial for Sleman regency) Business and pleasure in Sleman regency Maybe you are one of those people who finds it difficult to fit a little relaxation and recreation into your tight business schedule. If so, Sleman regency in Yogyakarta province is just what you need to combine business and pleasure. The Sleman regency -- famous for its scenic beauty, unique local traditions and friendly people -- is home to a number of fantastic resorts that will fill both your business and leisure needs.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Highway: 30 x 1 line Sumatran highways in poor condition 2. Kapal: 35 x 1 line Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers 3. Papandayan: 24 x 1 line Mt. Papandayan's activities increase
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Caltex enhances security in mine
Caltex enhances security in mine PEKANBARU, Riau: U.S.-based mining and oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) has stepped up security in its vast mine compound in the province following a series of bomb hoaxes and Oct. 12 Bali terror bombing. All cars and vehicles entering the company's offices in Rumbai, Dumai and Minas in the province were required to undergo a thorough security check with help from the local police and military.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homeless
Kelapa Gading slum fire leaves thousands homeless Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the Pulo Ngandang area in West Kelapa Gading sub- district, North Jakarta, may have to spend Idul Fitri in temporary shelters as their houses were destroyed by fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The fire started at about 1:20 a.m. and rapidly spread to over 500 houses which were mainly made of wooden planks and plywood.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RI
UN appeals for $72.8m in humanitarian aid for RI Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An appeal for humanitarian aid for Indonesia was launched on Wednesday by United Nations agencies and international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to support the country's efforts in addressing multiple humanitarian crises caused by man-made and natural disasters.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters'
'I'm saving to buy new clothes for my daughters' The slow pace of business in the city has not stopped people from preparing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. Some have even set aside a special budget to buy gifts for their relatives at home as part of the yearly tradition. They shared their plans with The Jakarta Post. Yono, 35, is a street hawker who has been selling cigarettes and candy in Kota, West Jakarta, to motorists for 10 years. He lives nearby with friends.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bylaw on kites in offing
Bylaw on kites in offing TANGERANG: In response to complaints filed by 20 airline companies about the problems caused by kites, the municipal administration is set to issue a bylaw banning their flying around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. "We held a meeting this morning to discuss the right format for the new bylaw, which is intended to ensure passenger and aircraft safety," municipal administration secretary Wahidin Halim told the media on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Key issues threaten Aceh peace accord
Key issues threaten Aceh peace accord The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Minor hurdles are threatening the proposed peace accord despite an announcement that both the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were strongly committed to signing the peace deal on Dec. 9. GAM rebels on the ground looked set to accept the proposed date for the signing, but exiled GAM leaders were divided over the date, saying that they were committed to another meeting with the government on Dec. 9.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper eyes sustainable forestry
PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper eyes sustainable forestry PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) is accelerating the establishment of acacia plantations in the province of Riau as a sustainable wood source. The company started harvesting its acacia plantations in 2001 and its Fiber Line 1 will be fully supported with plantation wood by 2004. By 2008/9, RAPP's tree plantations will fully support the company's mill requirements of two million tons or more per year.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspects
Muslim leaders' help needed to arrest suspects The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Following the police move to search pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) for the Bali bomb suspects, a respected Muslim leader pleaded on Wednesday that influential Muslim clerics be involved in the effort to apprehend the suspects to avoid upsetting Muslims.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 21, 2002 Exhibitions * 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. * Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati official residence extended temporarily: Aide
Megawati official residence extended temporarily: Aide Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's official residence on Jl.Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta, has been extended because the main house is under renovation, an official from the State Secretariat said on Wednesday. Deputy presidential secretary for household affairs Bambang Irawan said the state had rented house no. 33, next to Megawati's official residence, nos.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
We wish to express our deepest
We wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing of H. Syamsu St. Pangeran (70 years of age) father of Ridwan Ilhamsyah, one of our EDP staff members, on Nov. 20, 2002 in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra Burial will be in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra on Nov. 21, 2002 May God Almighty bless and keep him always. The Management and staff of The Jakarta Post
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jailed politician Anwar ordered to pay legal costs: The High
Jailed politician Anwar ordered to pay legal costs: The High Court on Wednesday ordered jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to pay 15,000 ringgit (US$3,950) in legal costs to Malaysia's ex-prisons chief following a failed court application. The court order adds to Anwar's mounting legal debts. Anwar owes Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad 35,381 ringgit (US$9,310) in legal costs for a failed defamation suit and has been threatened with bankruptcy proceedings because he refuses to pay.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to come
BI cuts interest rates to 13.06 percent, more to come The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia cut the weighted average interest rate on one- month SBI promissory notes at Wednesday's auction to 13.06 percent from 13.08 percent a week earlier, while indicating the rate could further decline due to the recent strengthening of the rupiah in relation to the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Ketupat - 4x12
1. Ketupat - 4x12 'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns 2. School - 1x 30 City to exempt poor from school fees 3. Budget - 2x 25 City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests 4. Doson - 1x 38 Workers march to demand severance pay 5. Speak - 1x40 'I'm saving up to buy new clothes for my daughters' or (if not enough space just delete 'up')
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expired food seized from stores
Expired food seized from stores BOGOR: Dozens of expired food items were confiscated by the police from a number of supermarkets in Bogor on Tuesday afternoon. Bogor Police chief of detectives First Insp. Fridon said the items were seized from a Hero supermarket on Jl. Pajajaran, a Hero in the Internusa Mall, Sinar Matahari and the Yogya Department Store. Managers of the stores were taken to the police station for questioning.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert says
Police should focus on RDX not chlorate, expert says Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflicting statements issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the National Police on the specific materials used in the Oct. 12 Bali bombings have prompted a researcher with the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) to urge police to focus the investigation on the chemical RDX.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers
Govt mulls tougher fines for foreign dredgers Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Having lost in a legal battle against the owners of seven foreign dredgers, the government is considering imposing a heavier fine of Rp 315 billion (US$35.2 million) on each owner of the vessels. The move follows a controversial verdict handed down by the Tanjungpinang District Court, which ordered each owner to pay Rp 30 million for operating in Riau waters without proper legal documents.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns
'Takbiran' banned amid security concerns Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso announced on Wednesday that city leaders would prohibit takbiran parades, the raucous street rallies held on the eve of Idul Fitri when revelers shout Allahu Akbar mostly from the backs of trucks as they roam city streets, because of security concerns. "The city administration has agreed with the city police to ban takbiran parades on the eve of Idul Fitri early next month.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt provides legal aid to raid victims
Govt provides legal aid to raid victims JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the government would provide legal aid to citizens subjected to recent antiterrorist raids should they decide to sue the Australian government. He said, however, that up until now none of the victims had expressed the intention to file a suit against the Australian government for human rights violations.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests
City rapped for hiking budget but ignoring public interests Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration was rebuked on Wednesday for trying to squeeze more money out of the public by increasing taxes while at the same time being incapable of spending Rp 2.1 trillion of the Rp 9.7 trillion 2002 City Budget on projects that would benefit the public.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' shower
Indonesian fans brace for `Meteor' shower Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 750 fans of Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden here could not bear to wait four days to see the sequel of their favorite serial back on local television. Though Indosiar TV station will broadcast the sequel tonight at 8 p.m., die-hard fans were willing to dig into their pockets and pay Rp 45,000 per ticket to see the screening of the sequel's first episode at Studio Cafe in Wisma Indocement, Jl.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption
Ex-official on trial for alleged corruption TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court began the trial on Wednesday of the former Tangerang municipal administration assistant head of development for the alleged misappropriation of Rp 6 billion. Prosecutor Siti Zahara said the defendant, Agus Burhanudin, 48, who had been missing for a year before he was arrested in July, had embezzled the money between 1995 and 1998.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political parties get Rp 1b grants
Political parties get Rp 1b grants MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The South Sulawesi provincial administration has disbursed Rp 1 billion in financial assistance for 48 political parties, which earned votes in the 1999 general election. The funds were taken from the provincial budget, said Syamsuddin, the head of the administration's Nation Unity Body. According to Syamsuddin, the assistance was part of the government's program to boost political education to the people.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, November 21, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 7:30 Sports 8:00 The Story of Imam Buchari 9:00 TV Drama 10:30 Quiz 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:00 Live Show 4:00 Children's Program 5:30 Quiz 5:40 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 6:30 TV Drama 8:00 Nuzulul Qur'an (Live) 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 TV Series: Amru Bin Ash 12:00 a.m News 3:30 Variety Show Celah-Celah Ramadhan 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Koran Reading TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan and its paradoxes
Ramadhan and its paradoxes From Koran Tempo It is the Muslim's fasting month now. We must welcome this auspicious month with gratitude to God for in this month we are made aware of the existence of people who are too poor to have a decent meal. Unfortunately, like in other years, places where sexually immoral practices are conducted, are violently destroyed. Then, the fasting month this year will also see a great number of migrant beggars in the cities.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activity increases at Mt. Papandayan
Activity increases at Mt. Papandayan Budianto, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The directorate general of volcanology affairs and mitigation at the mines and energy ministry called on people living on the slopes of Mt Papandayan to remain alert, as the volcano showed signs of increased activity again early on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministers to visit Manokwari
Ministers to visit Manokwari JAYAPURA, Papua: Nine ministers were scheduled to visit Manokwari on Nov. 23, 2002 to see the injured victims of an earthquake that killed eight people in the districts of Ransiki and Oransbari in the regency in October.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister says
Tourist arrivals to hit six-year low, minister says Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government estimates that foreign tourist arrivals will dip by 16.5 percent to 4.3 million for the 12 months of 2002 compared to 5.15 million in 2001, due to the Bali bombing on Oct. 12. The figure will be the lowest number of foreign arrivals in six years.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
More autonomy bills drafted
More autonomy bills drafted Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing several bills that will bolster the implementation of regional autonomy including the one on the arrangement of territorial borders to avoid conflict among regional administrations.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Effective government may remain a dream
Effective government may remain a dream Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta It is clear that Indonesia badly needs an effective government: A government with a vision of a better Indonesia and with the capability to make it a reality. A government that can bring improvements to the disorder that has accumulated since the economic crisis.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered Aceh
Japan, U.S. initiate meeting to rebuild shattered Aceh Moch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan and the U.S. have initiated a meeting to support the peace settlement for Aceh in Tokyo and produce post-war financial assistance for the strife-torn province. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the meeting would be on Dec. 3, before Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had reached a final agreement.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sumatran highways in poor condition
Sumatran highways in poor condition Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung The poor condition of three highways that connect Sumatra with Java threatens the safety of motorists and those traveling to their hometowns on the two islands for the Idul Fitri and Christmas holidays.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 5.54 p.m. Friday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Learning peace journalism from Manado
Learning peace journalism from Manado Jake Lynch, Reporting the World, London, jakemlynch@aol.com If there is one group of people in Indonesia whose lives have changed most dramatically since the fall of the New Order government four years ago, it must be journalists.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with big debtors
Dealing with big debtors Corruption, collusion and weak law enforcement are central to the hugely controversial way in which the government has been dealing with former bank shareholders who signed agreements in 1998 to settle over Rp 141 trillion (US$15.6 billion) in debts to the state. Even though almost all the shareholder settlement agreements are already in default and the value of the assets they ceded turned out to be way below their debts, almost none of them has been brought to justice.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
China after the Communist Party's 16th congress
China after the Communist Party's 16th congress Jusuf Wanandi, Co-founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The outcome of the 16th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has to be understood in historical terms. As China develops into a vibrant economy, there has been some opening towards greater individual freedoms and liberties. This also may have affected the Party and the leadership in general.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Volunteers helped to come to terms with trauma
Volunteers helped to come to terms with trauma Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Every tragedy has its own story and leaves its own scars. For the volunteers in Bali who rushed to help after the terrorist attack there, they have their own traumas and memories to deal with. Imelda, an assistant at a fashion house in Kuta, rushed to Sanglah General Hospital hours after the explosion.
Thu, 21 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers march to demand severance pay
Workers march to demand severance pay Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 2,500 of 6,890 former workers of PT Doson Indonesia, a subcontractor of U.S. shoe giant Nike in Tangerang held a rally on Tuesday to demand severance pay, which they claimed had not been paid since the company closed its factory in September. The workers began their rally at the Tangerang District Court on Jl. Taman Makam Pahlawan Taruna at 10 a.m., and at 11:45 a.m. proceeded to march down Jl.
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;AFP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-India-unrest After deadly assault on bus, rebels attack railway station in Ind JP/11/ATW Rebels attack railway station in India INDIA: Suspected Maoist rebels stormed a railway station in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on early Wednesday and blasted it with dynamite, causing disruption but no casualties, an official said.
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Ogata gets Indira Gandhi award
Ogata gets Indira Gandhi award NEW DELHI: Sadako Ogata, Japan's special representative to Afghanistan and a former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, has received the Indira Gandhi International Award for Peace, Disarmament and Development. Presenting the 3.3 million rupee (US$68,750) award, Indian President A.P.J. Kalam said on Tuesday that India should heed Ogata's message of humanism and shed differences in the name of religion, caste and wealth.
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Investigation into Bali blasts
Investigation into Bali blasts From Suara Karya I would like to give two comments with regard to the many criticisms on the police investigation into the bomb case in Bali, particularly concerning the controversial arrest of Amrozi whom the police said as one of the suspects, but I would like to give two comments: The police have worked hard to collect hard evidence as a hypothetical proof.
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Local cotton affected by genetically modified crop
Local cotton affected by genetically modified crop The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A study by a post-graduate student from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has shown that genetically modified cotton grown experimentally in South Sulawesi has contaminated areas around the plantation. Maharmah Nadir, the researcher, said on Tuesday that the contamination could be detected through molecular observation only.
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KONI makes U-turn over martial arts
KONI makes U-turn over martial arts Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) met with officials from the Indonesian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (FOBI), a newly created ultimate fighting organization, on Wednesday in an apparent signal of the Council's recognition of the martial arts in Indonesia KONI's recognition of the newly established organization seemed to be a turnabout from its previous stance. "I'm interested in this discipline.