Archive: 20 December 2002
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Fri, 20 Dec 2002
BI interest rate almost bottomed out: Economist
BI interest rate almost bottomed out: EconomistDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to what happened this year, Bank Indonesia will not be so generous in lowering its benchmark interest rate next year, primarily due to the prospect of strong inflationary pressure, chief economist...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Prosecutors seek 9 months for foreigners in Aceh
Prosecutors seek 9 months for foreigners in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Prosecutors in Aceh demanded on Thursday a nine-month jail term for a Scottish researcher and an American nurse on charges of visa violations after soldiers found them carrying pictures and documents related...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
JP/5/Manuputty
JP/5/Manuputty4 x 12 Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders 2 x 24 Southeast Sulawesi still without a governor 4 x 8 Students occupy offices in Kampar 2 x 22 Council deliberates bills to save Sundanese culture
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Students occupy offices in Kampar
Students occupy offices in KamparChaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau About 1,000 students from several universities have occupied the offices of the Kampar regent and local legislature (DPRD) here, demanding that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer and his deputy, A.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Police trace Samudra's network
Police trace Samudra's networkRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The joint team investigating the Bali bomb attacks are examining the contents of a computer belonging to blast suspect Imam samudra, in attempts to trace his wider terrorist network.Inquiry team spokesman Brig. Gen.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
City draft budget 2003
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah) A. Revenue 1. Taxes 3,869,000,000,000 2. Levies 325,084,699,000 3. State-owned regional companies 67,237,917,000 4. Other original city revenue 342,822,500,000 5. Tax shares from central government 3,210,000,000,000 6.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems
Indonesian Islam facing serious image problemsSyafiq Hasyim, Director, Rahima Foundation, Jakarta, syafiqhasyim@hotmail.com. The expectation that Indonesian Islam had the potential to be the model for Islam and democracy in the world has been shattered since the Bali tragedy.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
`I know selling these items is wrong ...'
`I know selling these items is wrong ...' It was business as usual in Glodok, West Jakarta, on Thursday. Hundreds of street vendors, including those selling pirated VCDs, packed the area despite several security officers witnessed patrolling the market.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Mask dance relies on sole survivor
Mask dance relies on sole survivorTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A mask dancer was moving the entire body with valor and grace, performing Tari Gandrung, a traditional dance from Indramayu (West Java) that portrays an infatuated bachelor.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2002:
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2002: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Military a last resort in managing conflicts: Mega
Military a last resort in managing conflicts: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri stressed Thursday that armed force should be the last resort in managing conflicts throughout the country.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Bank Indonesia says new bank loans increasing
Bank Indonesia says new bank loans increasingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia reported on Thursday that the intermediary role of the country's banking sector was steadily improving, with Rp 3.3 trillion (about US$365 million)-worth of new loans distributed during October.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
1. PMI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. PMI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supply 2. FAT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Enzyme shows early promise in fat melting
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Economy predicted to see modest growth next year
Economy predicted to see modest growth next yearA'an Suryana and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's economic growth rate next year is projected to be only slightly higher as investment and export will remain weak, according to economists.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
RI refutes Taiwan threat to cut economic ties
RI refutes Taiwan threat to cut economic tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Witjaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz and House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung tried Thursday to contain Taiwan's threat to cut economic ties with Indonesia following Jakarta's...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Family planning activists launch HIV/AIDS campaign
Family planning activists launch HIV/AIDS campaign SEMARANG, Central Java: Activists of the Indonesian Family Planning Association (PKBI) have embarked on a campaign to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.PKBI Central Java director Farid Husni said Thursday that the campaign targets students, sex...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supply
Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supplyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "What blood type are you looking for, sir? If you need some blood, I can give you mine. But of course it is not free.""Oh, how much?""Rp 100,000 a bag (of 250 cc of blood).
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Train station slogan
Train station slogan From Warta Kota I found it funny to read a slogan at Depok Baru station reading: "Discipline reflects a cultured society." Below is a description characterizing a train passenger showing discipline.Unfortunately, many passengers do not buy a ticket.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Floating treasury bonds
Floating treasury bonds The Indonesian government's offering of Rp 2 trillion (US$223 million) in eight-year treasury bonds (T-bonds) reflects the confidence that its overall creditworthiness is now high enough to attract long-term investors.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Myanmar still maintains Group A lead in Tiger Cup
Myanmar still maintains Group A lead in Tiger CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Myanmar crushed Cambodia 5-0 here on Thursday to continue its charge in Group A of the Tiger Cup, while Vietnam strengthened its status as tournament favorite with a 4-1 victory over lowly Philippines.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Indofood takes pole position: Survey
Indofood takes pole position: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instant noodle maker Indofood Sukses Makmur was voted the top Indonesian firm for overall leadership this year in the Far Eastern Economic Review's annual company survey, the Review 200: Asia's Leading Companies.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Muslim scholar raps envoys
Muslim scholar raps envoys YOGYAKARTA: Noted scholar Syafii Ma'arif criticized on Thursday diplomats from Middle Eastern countries for their lack of enthusiasm to study and understand Indonesian culture, saying that their reluctance hampered closer ties between Indonesia and those countries.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
1. RT - 4x10
1. RT - 4x10 Community heads to get monthly allowance 2. KTP - 2x22 Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned 3. Jafar - 2x20 Prosecutors seek one- year term for militant 4. Traffic - 1x 25 Road closed, motorists annoyed 5. Glodok - 1x 50 Eviction of Glodok street vendors a sham 6.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Bob Hasan often absent from cell in Nusakambangan
Bob Hasan often absent from cell in NusakambanganAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap Speculations that wealthy and influential prisoners receive special treatment have resurfaced this week with the revelation that corruptor tycoon Muhammad "Bob" Hasan is frequently absent from his prison cell...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Manila warns HK over wage cut plan
Manila warns HK over wage cut planReuters, Hong Kong A Philippine minister warned on Thursday that Manila may stop its nationals from coming to Hong Kong to work if the Chinese territory decides to cut the minimum wages of foreign maids here.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
45 foreigners arrested for drugs
45 foreigners arrested for drugs JAKARTA: Police revealed on Thursday they had arrested and detained 45 foreigners suspected of trafficking drugs, mostly heroin, to Jakarta.The foreigners were mostly from Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other African nations, and some were from Iran, Sr. Comr.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders
Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leadersTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors sought on Thursday a five-year sentence each for two leaders of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) who were charged with treason against the state.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Police discover additional evidence linking Bali and Makassar bombers
Police discover additional evidence linking Bali and Makassar bombersJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Suryadi, one of 16 suspects in the Makassar bombing in South Sulawesi earlier this month, was among the accomplices of Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombing,...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Ritola appointed new City Secretary
Ritola appointed new City Secretary JAKARTA: The city administration is expected to install Ritola Tasmaya as the new City Secretary next week, ending a perceived rift between Governor Sutiyoso and Vice Governor Fauzi Bowo.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Rupiah Rates Dec.19
Rupiah Rates Dec.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,302.51 4,733.02 5,044.74 4,990.57 Brunei dollar 1 5,370.74 4,795.42 5,109.65 5,056.37 Canadian dollar 1 6,042.26 5,394.62 5,748.52 5,688.17 Swiss franc 1 6,576.46 5,873.28 6,256.75 6,192.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Reach out to people with HIV/AIDS, president says
Reach out to people with HIV/AIDS, president saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the nation on Thursday to reach out and support people with HIV/AIDS, saying that the move would minimize the spread of the epidemic.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Fire razes Wayang Cafe, no fatalities reported: Wayang Cafe in
Fire razes Wayang Cafe, no fatalities reported: Wayang Cafe in Blok M, South Jakarta, was destroyed by fire at about 9 p.m. No fatalities were reported. The fire started in the kitchen, Elshinta FM radio reported on Thursday night, quoting a cafe employee.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Sports funds
Sports funds from cigarettes From Kompas I believe it would be a great idea to collect Rp 50 to Rp 100 from each packet of cigarettes and use the fund to improve the country's sports programs, for example for the training of the athletes and the construction of sports facilities.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, December 20, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, December 20, 2002Exhibitions * 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. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
UNTUK FOTO POLICE
UNTUK FOTO POLICE The Japanese government is providing technical assistance to speed up reform within the Indonesian police. Indonesian police officers (above) take part in a pilot project on the enhancement of civilian police activities such as crime scene identification and communication, as well...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Govt determined to recover Rp 675b reforestation funds
Govt determined to recover Rp 675b reforestation fundsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering various options, including filing criminal charges, to recover some Rp 675.59 billion (US$76.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
While visiting the province of Aceh on Tuesday, President
While visiting the province of Aceh on Tuesday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed her confidence that the province could "re-emerge" within two years if the people managed to maintain security and peace.Without peace in society, it is hard for the province to develop itself.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
German silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang'
German silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang'Zora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta The first feature-length animation ever created was not Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, nor was it done by Walt Disney, which are probably two of the most common misconceptions in film history.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Southeast Sulawesi still without a governor
Southeast Sulawesi still without a governorDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Thursday the government would name an acting governor for Southeast Sulawesi next week, following the conclusion of a bribery investigation into the governor-elect and...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Singapore, Malaysia practice chemical attack response
Singapore, Malaysia practice chemical attack responseAssociated Press, Singapore/Sydney, Australia Singaporean and Malaysian rescue workers lumbering in red and yellow protective suits practiced responding to chemical attacks and spills on Thursday on a bridge linking the two countries.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Council discusses bills to save Sundanese culture
Council discusses bills to save Sundanese cultureYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The West Java legislative council and provincial administration are deliberating three bills to prevent Sundanese culture and literature from becoming extinct in the future amid the rapid drive...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
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;AFP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-attacks Malaysian police arrest seven over Internet terror rumors JP/11/ASEAN Police nab seven over Internet terror MALAYSIA: Malaysian police on Thursday said they had arrested six women and a man for allegedly sending e-mails to the Australian High Commission...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Money laundering and terrorist financing
Money laundering and terrorist financingAnwar Nasution, Senior Deputy Governor, Bank Indonesia Combating money laundering in Indonesia is more difficult with the introduction of a wide range of international and domestic deregulation and the rapid changes in technology.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Money laundering and terrorist financing
Money laundering and terrorist financingAnwar Nasution Senior Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia2. Sidney2 -- The anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia 1 X 50 Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia Part 2 of 2 The anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto IndonesiaSidney Jones...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Motorists annoyed by road closure
Motorists annoyed by road closureDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many motorists driving in the vicinity of the Merdeka presidential palace in Central Jakarta became upset on Thursday due to heavy traffic congestion arising from the closure of main roads in the area without any prior...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Sutiyoso put on Rp 9.5b allowance
Sutiyoso put on Rp 9.5b allowanceBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The draft 2003 city budget and its details were delivered to all 85 members of the City Council on Thursday, containing a number of interesting points, including the budget for Governor Sutiyoso's regular perks during the...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Home minister warns of more islands being lost
Home minister warns of more islands being lostThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smarting over the loss of the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan, home minister Hari Sabarno suggested the country exercise its sovereignty over remote islands by increasing its presence on these islands.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Farewell to Severino
Farewell to Severino Outgoing Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Rodolfo C. Severino Jr. has done his utmost, not only in strengthening relations between the 10 member countries of the regional grouping but also in promoting the significance and role of ASEAN in...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Govt urged to optimize UNIDO aid for SMEs
Govt urged to optimize UNIDO aid for SMEsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The aid agreement signed by the government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) here late last month should be excellent momentum for the empowerment of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Prosecutors seek one-year term for militant
Prosecutors seek one-year term for militantMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A state prosecutor demanded on Thursday former leader of Laskar Jihad Ja'far Umar Thalib be sentenced to one year in jail for his incitement of public hatred and provocation of people to fight against the...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
1. Syafiq -- Towards a new understanding between Islam and the
1. Syafiq -- Towards a new understanding between Islam and the West after the 2 X 23 Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems Syafiq Hasyim Director Rahima Foundation Jakarta syafiqhasyim@hotmail.com. 2.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
PM Goh's visit to Indonesia
PM Goh's visit to IndonesiaThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong put in solid business in his short visit to Jakarta and Bogor this week. Showing solidarity with the Indonesian people and government after the dreadful blow inflicted on Bali was not a matter of...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
1. LOTTE: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. LOTTE: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTSGerman silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang'
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned
Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questionedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors questioned on Thursday the effectiveness of the administration's plan to conduct a sweep on ID cards to curb the flow of migrants, commenting that it might promote corruption among city...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Experts expect much of the same after 2004 election
Experts expect much of the same after 2004 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2004 general election is unlikely to improve the quality of political life under the next government and legislature, with stronger public apathy toward the upcoming election also apparent, analysts said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
City draft budget yet to be discussed
City draft budget yet to be discussedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council and the city administration have yet to begin discussion of the 2003 draft budget, which is expected to increase by about 13 percent from Rp 9.7 trillion in 2002 to nearly Rp 11 trillion.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Act Together, Advance Together
Act Together, Advance Together Indonesia not only has a close historic relationship with Japan, but also maintains close relations in trade and investment. Below is an interview with Japanese Ambassador Yutoko Iimura about the Japanese government's commitment to further assist Indonesia in...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Rini opposes new import policy
Rini opposes new import policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Thursday she had asked finance minister Boediono to drop the newly issued decree requiring the country's importers to apply for a new import license at the...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Community heads to get monthly allowance
Community heads to get monthly allowanceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration plans to begin providing a monthly allowance for community unit (RW) and neighborhood unit (RT) heads.The allowances, as much as Rp 200,000 (US$23) a month for community unit heads and Rp 150,000 for heads of...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia
Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto IndonesiaSidney Jones, Indonesia Project Director, International Crisis Group, Jakarta Finally we come to terrorism. For a long time I resisted even the use of the word because I knew from my human rights background how easily it was misused, and how easily the...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
TOKYO: Japanese oil companies are close to signing a
TOKYO: Japanese oil companies are close to signing a development contract for Iran's Azadegan oil field, Kyodo News quoted the Iranian state-run news agency IRNA as saying Thursday. Quoting Iranian Ambassador to Japan Ali Majedi, the news agency said both parties plan to sign the contract by March...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
TV Today: Friday, December 20, 2002
TV Today: Friday, December 20, 2002 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News8:30 Environment9:00 Film9:30 Talk Show10:30 Quiz11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Gatra Kencana3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Comedy5:00 Quiz7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Variety Show 9:00 News 9:30...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Eviction of VCD street vendors in Glodok a sham
Eviction of VCD street vendors in Glodok a shamLeo Wahyudi S and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week's eviction of street traders from in front of the Harco shopping center in Glodok has turned out to be another waste of time and energy as most of them have already...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
* Headlines: Home minister warns of more islands being lost3
* Headlines: Home minister warns of more islands being lost3 * National: Police trace Samudra's network 4 * Archipelago: Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders 5 * Opinion: Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems7 * City: Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned8 * Sports: Murphy...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Boundary poser with Malaysian win in Sipadan and Ligitan
Boundary poser with Malaysian win in Sipadan and LigitanCarolyn Hong, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur It took nearly two hours for the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to be read out, and it was only in the last 10 minutes that it became clear that Malaysia had won the case.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Trapped in the grand strategy of GAM
Trapped in the grand strategy of GAM After following the statements of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and government officials, I cannot shake the feeling that GAM has won the first round in this political game, and I think it will be followed by other steps soon.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
City draft budget 2003
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah) A. Revenue 1. Taxes 3,869,000,000,000 2. Levies 325,084,699,000 3. State-owned regional companies 67,237,917,000 4. Other original city revenue 342,822,500,000 5. Tax shares from central government 3,210,000,000,000 6.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Tangerang faces serious pollution
Tangerang faces serious pollution TANGERANG: Tangerang Regent Agus Djunara said on Thursday that due to the rapid growth of industry in Tangerang, the regency was now facing serious environmental problems caused by uncontrolled waste disposal by industrial firms into the rivers.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
JSC to start work in Aceh on Friday to prepare action plan
JSC to start work in Aceh on Friday to prepare action planNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Joint Security Committee (JSC), in charge of monitoring the truce between the Indonesian government and the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as stipulated in the peace agreement signed on Dec.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002
Prosecutors seek nine months for foreigners in Aceh
Prosecutors seek nine months for foreigners in AcehNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Prosecutors in Aceh demanded on Thursday a nine-month jail term for a Scottish researcher and an American nurse on charges of visa violations after soldiers found them carrying pictures and documents related...