Archive: 30 November 2002
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Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 29 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
MALAYSIA: An Indonesian sailor has gone missing along with his
MALAYSIA: An Indonesian sailor has gone missing along with his fishing trawler following a pirate attack in Malaysian waters off the eastern Sabah state on Borneo island, it was reported on Friday. Four of the ship's Indonesian crew managed to swim to safety by jumping into the sea to escape the...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Little hope in sight
Little hope in sight Traffic does reflect the culture of the people, many say. Those visiting the capital city for the first time may be shocked to experience the chaotic vehicle traffic situation.There are practically no laws in effect on the roads.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturdayMaghrib 5.57 p.m.SundayImsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Not just a matter of labor
Not just a matter of laborFrom Bisnis Indonesia I refer to the banner headline in the Nov. 28 edition of Bisnis Indonesia, titled Labor has triggered Sony's closure. The headline suggests that Sony's flight from Indonesia was mainly due to labor problems.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
The seeds of radicalism
The seeds of radicalismFrom Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid said that the rise in Islamic radicalism in Indonesia was mostly due to the fact that many Muslims had an insufficient knowledge of their religion. He said there were two reasons for this radicalism.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Garuda's flights
Garuda's flights to Europe The Jakarta Post published my previous letter in which I expressed my disappointment in our national airline, Garuda Indonesia, for canceling flights to and from the United Kingdom.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
RP angry over shutdown of embassies
RP angry over shutdown of embassiesMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines has criticized Australia and Canada for closing their embassies without warning because of terrorist threats, saying neither government consulted the local authorities.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Lampung deer near extinction
Lampung deer near extinctionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Sambar deer (cervus unicolor), a protected rare species in the Way Kambas National Park in East Lampung, is under threat of extinction due to rampant poaching that has allegedly involved not only hunters but also security personnel.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Human rights court acquits 4 defendants
Human rights court acquits 4 defendantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After sentencing former pro-Jakarta militia commander Eurico Guterres to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights court acquitted on Friday four defendants charged with crimes against humanity in East Timor...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Despite crisis, local franchise market still growing
Despite crisis, local franchise market still growingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the economic crisis, the local franchise business grew by an average 13.2 percent over the past six years, while the foreign franchise business contracted by an average 3.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Eight arrested for thefts, robberies
Eight arrested for thefts, robberies JAKARTA: Police have cracked down on four gangs involved in vehicle thefts and street robberies, arresting eight suspects and confiscating two cars this month.Jakarta Police vehicle unit head Comr.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exports
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI exportsThe Jakarta Post JakartaA new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independence
Foreign NGO denies backing Papuan independenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United States non-governmental organization, the Council of Foreign Relations, denied suggestions on Friday that its planned visit to Papua was aimed at giving support for the province's independence.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Dutchman gets 6 years for drugs
Dutchman gets 6 years for drugs JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday a Dutch national identified as Laurens Hendrikus to six years in jail for drug possession and trafficking and ordered him to pay a Rp 75 million (US$7,500) fine or spend another three months in jail.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra
Traces of syncretic kingdom in West SumatraTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The village is located in a remote area in Siguntur district in Sawahlunto Sijunjung regency, West Sumatra, accessible only by a 25-minute ponton (traditional wooden boat)...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
RI defers signing ICC Statute
RI defers signing ICC Statute JAKARTA: Indonesia will not ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) until after the country has reformed the current judicial system, a senior official said.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Involving the disabled in social, economic life
Involving the disabled in social, economic lifeInge Komardjaja, Research Institute for Human Settlements, Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental organization, the...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
A safe journey home
A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
TV Today: Saturday, November 30, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, November 30, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:00 Religious Teachings3:30 Documentary5:30 Quiz5:45 Religious Teachings6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Mediterranean11:00 TV Drama12:00 a.m.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
* Headlines: Acehnese figures, TNI at odds over GAM ceremony2
* Headlines: Acehnese figures, TNI at odds over GAM ceremony2 * National: Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs4 * Archipelago: Pressure mounts on police in Porsea5 * Opinion: Will the U.S. ever leave Central Asia?7 * City: Police warn of rising crime during holidays8 * Sports: Liverpool make...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Secondhand clothes business sluggish
Secondhand clothes business sluggishTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senen market in Central Jakarta is a favorite shopping spot for low-income people. Here, those with a very limited budget can find dozens of stalls selling secondhand clothes inside and outside the market.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Police warn of rising crime during holidays
Police warn of rising crime during holidaysNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police warned Jakartans on Friday that crime might be on the rise before and during the holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's, and asked residents to increase their awareness.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Motorists warned to steer clear of markets
Motorists warned to steer clear of marketsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Police are warning motorists to avoid certain parts of the Jakarta-Cirebon north coast highway as the activities of 12 traditional markets were disrupting traffic and could cause long delays on the eve of Idul Fitri.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
House approves new body to combat endemic corruption
House approves new body to combat endemic corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday endorsed the bill on the anticorruption commission as part of an apparent effort to combat endemic corruption in the country.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over isles
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over isles Agence France-Presse The HagueThe world court in The Hague announced on Thursday that it will issue a ruling on Dec. 17 on a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over two resource-rich islands in the Sulawesi sea.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percent
Idul Fitri bus fares raised by up to 100 percentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of bus companies at two major stations in the city have raised their fares by up to 100 percent for the peak Idul Fitri travel season, violating the government-set 20 percent cap on fare hikes...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
A safe journey home
A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
New broadcast law promote decentralization: Supporters
New broadcast law promote decentralization: SupportersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The broadcasting bill, rejected by private televisions stations, has been hailed by the community broadcast network and media observers, contending it will help promote decentralization of information...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET program
Indonesia looks forward to reinstatement of IMET programFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has expressed optimism over the possibility of the United States Congress allowing Indonesian Military (TNI) officers to rejoin the U.S.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
'I will never return to Jakarta'
'I will never return to Jakarta' People have begun leaving the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. For many of them, this is a time of great happiness as they get the chance to share their success with their families back home.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Anticorruption
Anticorruption Commission I can't help wondering about the news that the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have reached an agreement to merge the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) with the soon-to-be established anticorruption commission.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attraction
Oil companies say RI's oil potentials biggest attractionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major oil and gas firms in Indonesia said the prospect of finding more oil and gas here was the strongest reason for investing in this country, a survey shows.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hunger
Rice stock dwindles, thousands of poor people facing hungerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of poor people in the Central Sulawesi regencies of Banggai and the neighboring Banggai Islands are at risk of going hungry as the local administration is falling short of cheap rice.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Anti-AIDS kite flying contest at Ancol
Anti-AIDS kite flying contest at Ancol JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will organize a kite flying contest at Ancol beach in North Jakarta on Sunday, Dec. 1, in commemoration of World AIDS Day.The contest, themed "Fight AIDS, not the People (with AIDS)", is open for all kite lovers in...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exports
Despite talk of free trade, new U.S. policy to hit RI agricultural exportsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new U.S. policy requiring all agricultural products from Indonesia to undergo security inspection in Singapore before entering the U.S.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 30, 2002Exhibitions * 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.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protesters
Pressure mounts on police to free Toba Pulp protestersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Pressure is mounting on the police to release 16 people arrested for protesting against the planned reopening of the PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) pulp mill in Porsea, North Sumatra, as the Sweden- based...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Fearful travelers divert to safe Vietnam
Fearful travelers divert to safe VietnamChristina Toh-Pantin, Reuters, Ho Chi Minh City It's a good time to be a hotel operator in communist Vietnam's biggest city.A multinational company had been planning a meeting in Bali drawing participants from around the world.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
1. CANDI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. CANDI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Traces of syncretic kingdom in West Sumatra 2. ROYAL: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Humble royal family live near shrine
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: Police
Jamaah Islamiyah operating in Indonesia: PoliceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a one-month inquiry into the deadly Bali bombing, the National Police announced it had strong evidence the outlawed Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) of Malaysia had expanded its operations into Indonesia.Insp. Gen.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Simon Marcus Gower
Simon Marcus Gower Director, Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Tangerang, Banten 2. RIA29 -- Will the U.S. ever leave Central Asia? 1 X 45 Vladimir BOGDANOV RIA Novosti Moscow 3. dYER -- The war on terror: A statistical operation 2 X 21 Gwynne Dyer Columnist London
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
1. Secure - 4x 10
1. Secure - 4x 10 Police warn of rising crime during holidays 2. Fare - 2x 25 Idul Fitri bus fares raised up to 100 percent 3. Second - 1x 40 Secondhand clothes business sluggish 4. Speak - 1x 30 'I will never return to Jakarta'
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemoration
Locals, TNI disagree on GAM commemorationIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Acehnese leaders and the Indonesian Military (TNI) are still at loggerheads over the Aceh "independence day" the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) wants to commemorate on Dec. 4.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Lecturer appointed deputy minister
Lecturer appointed deputy minister JAKARTA: A political analyst from the University of Indonesia Maswadi Rauf was sworn in as deputy state minister for administrative affairs in charge of the state apparatus empowerment program on Friday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
How to use Public Relations when consumers get jittery
How to use Public Relations when consumers get jitteryMark Winkel Senior Consultant Prisma Public Relations Jakarta As we wind-up 2002, with its share of disasters and disappointments, we must be anxious about new potholes as the drivers of the economy -- consumers -- look ready to take their foot...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over islands
World court to rule on RI-Malaysia territorial dispute over islandsAgence France-Presse, The Hague The world court in The Hague announced on Thursday that it will issue a ruling on Dec. 17 on a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over two resource-rich islands in the Sulawesi sea.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Biggest mosque model recorded
Biggest mosque model recorded SEMARANG: Indonesia's Museum of Records (MURI) manager Paulus Tangka said here on Friday that the biggest mosque model made of chocolate by the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, Jakarta overnight would add to MURI's collection of records, bringing its collection of achievements...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Missiles major terror threat to airliners
Missiles major terror threat to airlinersLawrence Bartlett, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The missile attack on a civilian airliner in Kenya may have failed but it represents a grave new threat in global terrorism, analysts said on Friday, warning governments to take urgent action to prevent a...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirement
BI may again postpone 5% NPL requirementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday it was considering delaying for a second time a ruling restricting the ratio of local banks' nonperforming loans (NPL) to a maximum of 5 percent by the end of this year, citing a prolonged slump in the...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
JP/6/MISHRA
JP/6/MISHRAThe unemployment question: Squaring the circle Satish Mishra Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) satish.mishra@undp.org Jakarta Psychologists have a favorite game.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugs
Activists call on UN to act on AIDS drugsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of AIDS activists sent a petition to the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday, appealing to the world body to help developing and less developed countries obtain access to generic versions...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Balinese call for review of tourism policy
Balinese call for review of tourism policyEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two prominent Balinese are calling for a review of Bali's tourism policy, saying the Oct. 12 blasts should serve as a cause to take stock of today's realities on the island.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
East Timor has been freed from Indonesia. But for Indonesia,
East Timor has been freed from Indonesia. But for Indonesia, East Timor-related problems linger; the refugees; rights violation cases and war veterans who are still disgruntled over former president B.J. Habibie's decision to grant the former province a vote for independence.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floods
Sutiyoso blames residents for worsening floodsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Accused of mishandling the floods that swept through the city earlier this year, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso shifted the blame on Friday by accusing residents of worsening the flood problem by dumping garbage into...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam:
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam: Preparing an intelligent and reliable island Based on surveys conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), the application of a free trade and free port zone, or generally referred to as Free Trade Zone (FTZ), in Batam will increase the island's...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Sony's exit a national case
Sony's exit a national case I was surprised to read Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's comments on the Sony Corporation's plan to leave Indonesia in the Nov. 29 edition of Kompas.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Royal family live near ancient shrine
Royal family live near ancient shrine Some 10 kilometers from Padangroco temple are rumah gadang (palatial house), a mausoleum, and the ancient Siguntur mosque.These ancient sites are weathered and aged, which is apparent from the condition of rumah gadang that initially had eight major rooms...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 29 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,319.83 4,754.19 5,064.39 5,009.40 Brunei dollar 1 5,376.76 4,806.62 5,118.59 5,064.65Canadian dollar 1 6,022.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road event
IOF to stage Java Challenge 2002 off-road eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Off-Road Racing Federation will hold the Java Challenge 2002 with routes being drawn through West Java and Banten next month, according to the organizers here on Friday.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Recognizing the economic gains from Idul Fitri
Recognizing the economic gains from Idul FitriBahtiar Arif Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila Jakarta bahtiararif@yahoo.com Idul Fitri, or lebaran, is an annual tradition in Indonesia.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Responsibility of
Responsibility of the Vice PresidentFrom Kompas Ever since President Megawati Soekarnoputri led her Cabinet into office about a year and a half ago, the role of Hamzah Haz as Vice President has been outstanding. Almost every day he makes a statement on a wide range of issues in the country.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
JAKARTA: PT Bimantara Citra posted a nine-month net profit of
JAKARTA: PT Bimantara Citra posted a nine-month net profit of Rp 362 billion, up 14 percent from Rp 317.5 billion a year earlier, Bimantara Finance Director Diono Nurjadin told reporters Friday. He said the increase in net profit was mostly due to higher revenue which rose 14 percent to Rp 1.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: Pastika
Bali bomb trial to be held in Denpasar: PastikaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar While the investigation into the Bali bombings is not expected to be completed any time soon, the provincial police are already preparing themselves for the trial of the perpetrators.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Including the disabled in social and economic activities
Including the disabled in social and economic activitiesInge Komardjaja Research Institute for Human Settlements Bandung, West Java The recent seminar on "Income generation through the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community" was conducted by the Belgian non-governmental...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
1. Arif --
1. Arif -- 2 X 21 Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growth Bahtiar Arif Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila Jakarta bahtiararif@yahoo.com2. Mark2 1 X 30 Building consumer goodwill with PR Mark Winkel Senior Consultant Prisma Public Relations Jakarta3.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Women legislators' quota a burden: VP
Women legislators' quota a burden: VP JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz expressed on Friday his reluctance to support a minimum quota for women in political parties.He claimed that the quota may become a burden rather than boost certain political parties.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Battle over public opinion
Battle over public opinion Lurking behind the controversy over the Bill on Broadcasting, which the House of Representatives endorsed on Thursday, is the battle for control over public opinion. Many of those who oppose the bill contend that it would stifle democracy because the restrictions imposed...
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
Asians study in Canada to build better careers
Asians study in Canada to build better careers TORONTO, Canada: Julie Eveline Wijaya, in her early 20s, left her hometown and parents in Medan in North Sumatra three years ago to study chemical engineering at Ottawa University in Ontario, Canada.
Sat, 30 Nov 2002
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(Advertorial)Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics.