Archive: 22 November 2002
66 articles found
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems
Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems Veeramalla Anjaiah, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Relations between Malaysia and its sprawling neighbor Indonesia are solid despite some problems and their different perspectives in regards current issues like haze, illegal Indonesian immigrants, and territorial claims. Both Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta consider their differences to be a litmus test of their bilateral ties.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors
LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government promised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would take legal action against former bankers who misused trillions of rupiah in state funds, under a loan agreement it recently submitted to the IMF for approval.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone
Teachers attacked, Rp 49m gone BOGOR: Two teachers were seriously injured after they were attacked on Wednesday afternoon by armed robbers who made off with Rp 49 million the victims had withdrawn from a Bank Lippo. A. Juandi, 38, a teacher at Ciampea elementary school, and Watna Hamidi, 45, a teacher at Ciampea junior high school, were driving through the Purbasari market on Jl. Gunung Batu aboard a motorcycle when the robbery occurred.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
What is wrong here?
What is wrong here? The front page of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 20 said: Police negotiating with pesantren over suspects. I do not know what is wrong with our country when the police have to negotiate with the leaders of Islamic boarding schools and it is a sensitive issue to conduct raids. If schools, regardless of which religion they are affiliated with, are harboring terrorists there is no need to be sensitive.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 22, 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.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police to probe high profile crimes
Police to probe high profile crimes PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau police vowed on Thursday to investigate alleged crimes involving some high ranking regency officials in the province. The cases include alleged counterfeiting of university diplomas by Kampar regent Jefri Noer and Tanjung Balai Karimun deputy regent Nurdin Basirun, alleged illegal fees imposed by Bengkalis regent Syamsurizal and mark-ups on the regency budget allegedly committed by officials in the Pekanbaru mayoralty administration.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' poll
Asian leaders reveal favorite songs for `British Broadcasting Corp.' poll Associated Press, London Malaysia's prime minister is a Frank Sinatra fan, while the leader of the Philippines prefers the Carpenters. East Asian leaders' favorite songs were revealed on Thursday by the British Broadcasting Corp. as part of a survey to find the world's best-loved tunes.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri transportation fares
Idul Fitri transportation fares The Idul Fitri exodus is an annual affair for residents of big cities in the country at the end of the fasting month. As in previous years, transportation is the main problem for the government in helping the holidaymakers get to their hometowns. This problem includes transportation fares, safety and comfort. This year a total of 16 million people will be traveling to their hometowns in the archipelago.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology
TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers representing the Indonesian Military (TNI) rejected on Thursday a peaceful solution to their client's dispute with The Washington Post over a report of the military's alleged involvement in an ambush against employees of a gold and copper mining firm in August.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati
Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to reach out to the Muslim community, President Megawati Soekarnoputri emphasized the non-violent nature that Muslims should always strive for, saying that Islam never encouraged terrorism. Speaking during a celebration on the revelation of the Koran at Istiqlal Grand Mosque on Thursday, Megawati said the Koran teaches Muslims to fight for their principles in a peaceful manner.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budget
Legislators complete debates on revised 2003 budget Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of intense debate, the House of Representatives' budget commission completed its revision of the 2003 state budget on Thursday, clearing the last hurdle for the House to approve it later this month. "Now, we just have to wait for the House's plenary meeting to pass it into law on Nov. 25," commission head Abdullah Zainie announced after presiding over the final discussion on the budget.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Committee endorses broadcast bill
Committee endorses broadcast bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After long deliberation, legislators and the government concluded on Thursday talks on the broadcast bill and agreed to bring it before a plenary meeting on Nov. 25 for endorsement. The bill will replace Law No.24/1997 on broadcasting, which became ineffective with the dissolution of the information ministry in 1999.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
`Higher prices, less money for vendors'
`Higher prices, less money for vendors' The price of staple foods is rocketing ahead of the Idul Fitri celebration. But this does not mean that vendors in traditional markets are enjoying large profits. On the contrary, they have been complaining about slow business, as told to The Jakarta Post. Amat Jaelani, 52, is a trader who has sold chicken at Pasar Ikan traditional market, North Jakarta, since 1972.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accord
TNI gives GAM ultimatum to sign peace accord The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Using a stick or carrot tactic, the Indonesian Military (TNI) renewed its threat against Free Aceh Movement (GAM), that the rebels would face the most severe consequences should they fail to meet a Dec. 9 deadline to sign a peace accord. TNI Chief Gen.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TV
`Barbie as Rapunzel' to hit TV The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After the success of its best-selling debut video Barbie in the Nutcracker, America's favorite blonde doll is back this holiday season with Barbie as Rapunzel. As an added bonus, Indonesian children and Barbie fans won't miss the film as they can enjoy the colorful adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic fairytale at home on TV. The 76-minute animated feature will be screened in two parts on Indosiar at 10 a.m. on Nov. 24 and Dec.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali Club, a disappointment
Bali Club, a disappointment From Tempo I have been very disappointed with the attitude and services of the Bali Club (PT Puri Loka Asri), of which I am a member. As Bali Club claims to have facilities at star-rated hotels such as the Sol Elite Marbella, the Mambruk Hotel, and the Lippo Carita Hotel in Anyer, and guarantees a hassle-free holiday for its members, my family and I had planned to enjoy the Bali Club membership facilities during the June-July school holiday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi
Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candidates Ali Mazi and Yusran Silondae won a majority of votes in the election for governor and deputy governor conducted by the Southeast Sulawesi Legislative Council in Kendari on Thursday, to replace outgoing governor La Ode Kaimoeddin.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04 Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28 Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60 Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.16 Danish krone 1 1,278.58 1,143.01 1,217.24 1,204.30 Euro 1 9,496.38 8,490.09 9,040.84 8,945.36 Poundsterling 1 14,922.75 13,342.66 14,206.90 14,058.15 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,216.18 1,087.82 1,157.84 1,146.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouched
Legislators skip sessions, important bills untouched Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) once again showed its lack of professionalism to the public on Thursday when its steering committee (Bamus) failed to form teams to deliberate the much- debated bills on antiterrorism due to low attendance. The meeting of the steering committee was delayed until next Tuesday because it failed to make a quorum. Of the committee's 76 members, only 27 showed up.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber?
Imam Samudra: Portrait of a bomber? Imam Samudra, who has several aliases, the main suspect in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing who was arrested on Thursday, was known as an intelligent person among his friends. According to the Police, he was the field coordinator who chaired a series of meetings in Central Java to execute the Bali bombings. In addition, he was allegedly involved in a series of bombings during the 2000 Christmas Eve terror in several cities in Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs seeks court review against forestry ruling
NGOs seeks court review against forestry ruling Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations says it will file a judicial review with the Supreme Court against a controversial government regulation allowing mining in protected forests. "We'll file our judicial review request with the Supreme Court on Tuesday, demanding the regulation be revoked," People Forestry Communication Forum (FKKM) member Sulaiman N.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Press demand councillor transparency
Press demand councillor transparency MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Dozens of journalists in Makassar staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the city legislative council, demanding councillors to be more transparent. After a brief protest, the journalists from various associations, including the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) and Makassar Collective Forum for Journalists (Forbes), rushed into the office of council chairman Amin Syam.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Andrean wins in seventh round game in Greece
Andrean wins in seventh round game in Greece The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's sole competitor at the World Youth Chess Championship in Greece, Andrean Susilodinata beat David Recuero Guerra in the seventh round on Thursday. "The seventh round matches started at 9:30 a.m. local (Greece) time. Andrean finished his game at around 11.30. It needed about two hours," Susilodinata Halim, Andrean's father and manager, told The Jakarta Post by phone.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evil
`Galungan': A day to ponder good and evil I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Hindus (also called Bhakta) gathered for prayers at family shrines and temples to celebrate Galungan, a religious festival celebrating the victory of Dharma (good) over Adharma (evil). Thousands flocked to Denpasar's main temple of Jagatnatha early in the morning. Believers also placed offerings and chanted prayers at clan-temples across the city.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Italy downgrades its travel warning
Italy downgrades its travel warning JAKARTA: The Italian government downgraded on Thursday its travel warning from discouraging visits to Bali to a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise maximum prudence and caution during their stay in the country's prime tourist destination.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Subdistrict fund to double
Subdistrict fund to double Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though acknowledging its aid fund was ridden with corruption, the city administration announced on Thursday that it was increasing the fund for 242 poor subdistricts from Rp 54 billion this year to about Rp 130 billion next year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nike denies reducing shoe orders
Nike denies reducing shoe orders Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Giant U.S. sports company Nike denies it has reduced its shoe orders from Indonesia, saying that orders this year are stable and will be similar to that of last year. "Any statement indicating that Nike is significantly reducing orders to Indonesia is incorrect," Nike Indonesia's General Manager Jeff DuMont told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar
U.S. envoy to meet cleric Gymnastiar JAKARTA: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce will visit Bandung on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, as part of his ongoing series of visits to important centers outside of Jakarta, according to a U.S. Embassy statement, released on Thursday. During his visit, Ambassador Boyce and his party will visit the Darut Tauhid pesantren (Islamic boarding school) to meet with Muslim cleric Abdullah Gymnastiar.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pact
RI, U.S. plan bilateral free trade pact Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia and the United States took the first step towards tearing down each others' trade barriers, as senior officials from both countries decided on Thursday to study the possibility against the backdrop of a surge of free trade initiatives across the region. Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi met with visiting U.S. Trade Representative Robert B.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.21
Rupiah Rates Nov.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,310.65 4,746.51 5,055.90 5,001.04 Brunei dollar 1 5,360.57 4,793.24 5,103.42 5,050.28 Canadian dollar 1 5,986.12 5,351.62 5,698.96 5,638.60 Swiss franc 1 6,464.69 5,781.15 6,154.58 6,091.16 Danish krone 1 1,278.58 1,143.01 1,217.24 1,204.30 Euro 1 9,496.38 8,490.09 9,040.84 8,945.36 Poundsterling 1 14,922.75 13,342.66 14,206.90 14,058.15 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,216.18 1,087.82 1,157.84 1,146.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 5.54 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.
Fri, 22 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
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
District court rules against flood victims
District court rules against flood victims Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of flood victims packed a court room at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday and booed the judges who ruled against them in a class action suit case against the President, the West Java governor, and the Jakarta governor.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
23,000 to attend OracleWorld
23,000 to attend OracleWorld JAKARTA: Oracle Corp., the world's largest enterprise software company, said Thursday that more than 23,000 attendees will take part in this year's OracleWorld San Francisco conference, held today through Nov. 14 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. During the conference, the company will address its use of Linux database clusters to provide fast data on-demand.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to join UN force in Congo
RI to join UN force in Congo Two soldiers from the Army's equipment division (Zeni) inspect a remote-controlled bomb and landmine disposal unit at the 13th Zeni Battalion in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta, on Thursday. The unit was among hundreds of items of equipment prepared for their deployment to Congo, Africa, to support the UN peacekeeping force there.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
5,585 workers fired in Bogor
5,585 workers fired in Bogor BOGOR: Nine companies have folded since the start of the year in Bogor, West Java, leading to 5,585 workers losing their jobs, Bogor's manpower agency chief Suherdis announced on Thursday. He said that seven other companies employing 3,211 workers had also sought leave from the agency to fire their workers as they were facing bankruptcy.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda should be consistent
Garuda should be consistent I fully agree with Andrew Charles's comments about Garuda in his letter titled Garuda: Don't be so negative (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 19). After the horrible bomb attacks on Bali, everybody gave their best to restore the image and situation of Bali. A lot of people contributed great support, which was not even seen or mentioned. Hotels and other establishments made special-offer holiday packages.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angry fire victims mob man to death
Angry fire victims mob man to death Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fire in Pulo Ngandang area in a West Kelapa Gading sub- district of North Jakarta, finally claimed a fatality when angry residents lynched a man who lived in the house where the fire was believed to have started. The people suspected that the fire which started at about 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday came from a house rented by a man identified as Edo.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vicious cycle
Vicious cycle With its huge amount of foreign debt, Indonesia is caught in a vicious cycle. Surprisingly, the government is apparently happy about this, with its request for new debts and seeking the rescheduling of old debts. However, Indonesia is not listed among the poorest countries in the world. This means that the request to reschedule the debts was turned down. The country finds itself in a major quandary because it is impossible to repay these massive debts with the state budget.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Endi -- Bali bombing: A big jigsaw puzzle, without the box
1. Endi -- Bali bombing: A big jigsaw puzzle, without the box 2 X 22 Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the box Endy M. Bayuni Deputy chief editor The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Asean -- Keeping waters calm in South China Sea 2 X 30 Cambodia decision aims to keep waters calm in South China Sea Keeping the waters calm in the South China Sea Ralf Emmers Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies Nanyang Technological University Singapore The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Legislators skip sessions 2
* Headlines: Legislators skip sessions 2 * National: TNI demands 'Washington Post' apology 4 * Archipelago: Flood hits Nias, thousands evacuated 5 * Opinion: How the West is fueling global terrorism 7 * City: Angry fire victims mob man to death 8 * Sports: French, Dutch soccer teams stroll as Germans flop 10 * World: Australian MP sparks uproar with call to ban chador 11 * Business: Boeing to slash 5,000 more jobs 16 * Features: Bush, bin Laden on Time Person of the Year list 20
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elementary schools merged to maximize limited funding
Elementary schools merged to maximize limited funding Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ministry of education has merged thousands of state elementary schools throughout the country as part of measures introduced to address teacher shortages and maximize the use of limited funding.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military siege of GAM headquarters claims victims
Military siege of GAM headquarters claims victims Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Four Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) officers were wounded during the 22nd day of the military siege of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) headquarters in Cot Trieng, North Aceh on Thursday. Security forces said several rebels were also wounded or even killed. Comr. Herman Sikumbang, Chief Brig. Slamet Rifai, First. Brig. Rudi Anwar and Adj. Brig.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets'
'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets' Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A suspect in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing has revealed the intervention of three mysterious strangers who led to a last- minute change to the targets to be attacked.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Porn VCD vendors to get religion
Porn VCD vendors to get religion JAKARTA: With the police unable to stop the sale of pornographic VCDs in Glodok, the West Jakarta authorities and the Indonesian Ulemas Council are going to use religion to try and get vendors to stop selling the offending movies. An assistant at the mayoralty's public welfare office, Asfi Syukur, said the VCD vendors would be given sermons on every other Fridays.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the box
Bali blasts: A big jigsaw puzzle without the box Endy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The official investigation into the devastating Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali has come under strong public scrutiny. This is natural because the subject matter is very important to the local, as well as the international, public. The whole world wants an explanation as to who were the perpetrators of such a barbaric act, and what their motives were.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Madurese to return to Kalimantan
Madurese to return to Kalimantan JAKARTA: The National Coordinating Board for the Management of Disasters and Refugees (Bakornas PBP) said on Wednesday that the government would finish repatriating internally displaced persons from the island of Madura in East Java to their homes in Central Kalimantan by the end of the year. "At least 150 families will return home this year.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt footdragging on special autonomy
Govt footdragging on special autonomy JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua legislative assembly urged the central government on Thursday to speed up the issuance of a government regulation, which establishes and regulates special autonomy status for the province. Leading figures in Papua Council Yance Kayame and Agustin Iwanggin Tanamal said the draft of the decree was submitted to the minister of home affairs over a year ago.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Give Aceh peace a chance
Give Aceh peace a chance News that the Indonesian government and the armed separatist Aceh Free Movement (GAM) are ready to sign a peace agreement on Dec. 9 has been greeted with hope and a huge dose of skepticism. Of course, many people would like to believe the announcement made by the Geneva-based Henry Dunant Center (HDC), which has been mediating between the two camps, that peace in Aceh is imminent.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. MALAY: 42
1. MALAY: 42 Malaysia, RI enjoy cordial ties despite problems 2. IBRA: 1 x 36 LoI sets Nov. deadline for IBRA debtors 3. AMROZI: 1 x 38 'Bali nightclubs not original bomb targets' 4. ISLAM: 1 x 40 Islam does not condone terrorism: Megawati 5. NATO: 2 x 26 NATO opens doors for enlargement as Iraq looms
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia helps RI fight AIDS
Australia helps RI fight AIDS MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Australian government has earmarked Rp 153 billion (US$17 million) in grants to help Indonesia combat AIDS in the provinces of Bali, South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara. Deputy Minister of People's Welfare H. Farid Husein said on Thursday that the financial assistance would be used in the fight against AIDS between 2003 and 2007. "It's the next phase after the first ran between 1998 and 2002," he said.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
2,500 orangutans found in E. Kalimantan
2,500 orangutans found in E. Kalimantan JAKARTA: The Nature Conservancy said Thursday that it had discovered a large population of endangered orangutans while surveying a remote forest in central Indonesia. Researchers said they had found more than 2,500 animals in East Kalimantan province on Borneo island. The find would be significant because it could increase the known primate population - estimated between 14,000 and 25,000 and mostly in Indonesia - by nearly one-fifth.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP fiscal deficit worsens, forcing revision of targets
RP fiscal deficit worsens, forcing revision of targets Cecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila A blowout in the Philippines' budget deficit has forced the government to raise its deficit ceiling for this year and 2003, Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin said Thursday. Boncodin also said the economy is expected to grow at a slower clip of 4.2-5.2 percent next year, compared with an earlier forecast of 5.0-5.5 percent.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia dismisses U.S. warning over terror attacks
Malaysia dismisses U.S. warning over terror attacks Patrick Chalmers, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia bristled on Thursday at Washington's warnings of Bali- style attacks on its territory, prompting talk of U.S. paranoia as the government said those issuing such advice had security issues of their own.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Umar Thalib's trial adjourned
Umar Thalib's trial adjourned JAKARTA: The trial of the commander of the now-defunct Laskar Jihad, Jafaar Umar Thalib, has been adjourned for four weeks to give prosecutors time to finalize their closing arguments and sentencing submissions. Umar Thalib is accused of inciting violence in the Maluku islands, where his men supported Muslims in battles against Christians.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police detain Suripto for alleged graft
Police detain Suripto for alleged graft JAKARTA: The former Ministry of Forestry secretary-general, Suripto, was taken into police custody after undergoing hours of intensive questioning. "The police have collected sufficient evidence," the head of the Jakarta Police investigative unit, Adj. Comm. Anton Wahono, told Antara. Suripto arrived at Jakarta Police Headquarters at about 9 a.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest key suspect in deadly Bali bombing
Police arrest key suspect in deadly Bali bombing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than two months after the Bali bombings, police arrested on Thursday Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the deadly attacks, at Merak port, Banten province, some 90 kilometers west of Jakarta. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said Samudra, who goes by six aliases, was arrested while on a bus heading for Sumatra. "Imam Samudra was arrested at 5:30 p.m.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood, landslides damage 187 houses in C. Java
Flood, landslides damage 187 houses in C. Java Several residents of Cikadu village, Pemalang regency in Central Java gape at what was once a home after heavy rain and landslides wreaked havoc in the area late on Wednesday. The natural disaster severely damaged 187 houses and four mosques in the area. No fatalities were reported in the incident but some 760 locals had taken refuge in safer areas of the district, including an elementary school.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shoe association renews call for govt help
Shoe association renews call for govt help Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The footwear producers' association has renewed calls for the government to help the industry, warning of more bankruptcies next year unless concrete measures were taken to boost its competitiveness.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sick society needs better orientation toward human values: Experts
Sick society needs better orientation toward human values: Experts Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education in Indonesia should be more humanistic in order to heal our sick society, experts say. This lack of orientation has contributed a great deal to a decrease in the level of human values among Indonesians, they point out.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Sultra: 10 x 4 lines
1. Sultra: 10 x 4 lines Ali Mazi wins gubernatorial election in SE Sulawesi 2. Nias: 20 x 2 lines Flood hits N. Sumatra, thousands evacuated 3. Aceh: 24 x 2 lines Military siege of GAM headquarters claims victims
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
41 fugitives still at large
41 fugitives still at large BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Lampung police have so far managed to catch only three out of 44 escaped inmates back to a penitentiary in the province's remote town of Sukadana, some 250 kilometers east of the provincial capital. Theft suspect Adhari, 36, was the latest to return to jail after he surrendered to the police on Sunday.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martina in running for Pelti's top job
Martina in running for Pelti's top job Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Martina Wijaya, the former project officer of the Indonesian tennis team for the 2002 Asian Games, announced on Thursday her intention to run for the chairmanship of the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti). "If the tennis community trusts me for the next term of the Pelti leadership, I'm ready to take up the challenge. I guess I'm well prepared for the task," Martina said.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood hits North Sumatra, thousands evacuated
Flood hits North Sumatra, thousands evacuated Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A major flood hit Nias Island and Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, on Wednesday night following incessant rain over the last three days, forcing thousands of people to flee to safety. Human casualties were reported and, as of Thursday, dozens of people were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Fri, 22 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-RP-Same-Sex Marriage Philippines: No family visa for same-sex spouses of foreigners JP/11/ASEAN 'No family visa for same-sex couple' PHILIPPINES: The Philippine Justice Department has ruled that a family visa cannot be granted to the same-sex spouse of a foreigner working in the country. Justice Secretary Hernando Perez said in a legal opinion that the Philippine constitution and the Family Code does not recognize homosexual marriages.