Archive: 24 December 2002
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Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002Exhibitions* Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), Dec. 28 to Feb. 15. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3 * National:Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters4 * Archipelago: Police deny fear of Laskar Jundullah5 * Opinion: New direction for S'pore-RI ties 6 * City: 'Rp 4.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 line
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 lineKomnas, NGOs pursue May 1998 rioters2. FBI: 16 x 3 linesGovt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe3. Mega: 35 x 1 lineWomen should fight for equal rights: Megawati4. LH: 26 x 1 lineSanctions sought over Padusan mudslide
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionaires
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionairesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal and environmental experts have urged the Ministry of Forestry to file criminal charges against industrial timber plantation companies who have misused reforestation funds.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry explains From Kompas In response to the letter sent by Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, ing (Kompas, December 18), we I I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine activities related...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday that it would allow U.S. federal agents to participate in the investigation of the Aug. 30 shooting at the PT Freeport Indonesia gold mine in Timika, Papua, which killed two American...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Alleged Money Politics in 2002
Alleged Money Politics in 2002 ===================================================================== Cases Alleged parties Amount --------------------------------------------------------------------- Alleged corruption at PT JITF and dozens Rp 20m for PT Jakarta International Trade of PDI...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt could be sued over R&D uproar
Govt could be sued over R&D uproarDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As controversy over the government's plan to let cooperative debtors off criminal charges continues, the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) said on Monday that a class action against such a policy might be considered an option.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in tolerance
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in toleranceMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN), Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu I am a Muslim, born and raised in a Muslim family. I was educated in the pesantren (boarding school) where I studied Islamic studies and now I am...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Decorations light up Xmas celebrations
Decorations light up Xmas celebrationsMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every year, people decorate their homes with beautiful Christmas decorations, among the most popular being the Christmas tree, garlands and gingerbread houses.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider trading
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider tradingDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has expressed satisfaction that a Paris court found billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros guilty of insider trading, news reports said Sunday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
New direction for S'pore-RI ties
New direction for S'pore-RI tiesLeonard C. Sebastian, Senior Fellow, Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Singapore's relations with Indonesia have been jostled out of their comfort zone of predictability and stability where they had nestled...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governor
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governorRaymond Toruan The Jakarta Post JakartaMaj. Gen. (ret.) Sutiyoso has an impressive track record. He was Jakarta Military Commander in 1996 when the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on Jl.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Telecom compensation packages await govt approval
Telecom compensation packages await govt approvalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said that an independent appraisal team had finished calculating compensation packages and terms of payment for state-owned local call operator PT Telkom and state-owned international call operator PT Indosat...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
ICG corrects report on JI
ICG corrects report on JI JAKARTA: Responding to a complaint filed by Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has revised its latest report on Jamaah Islamiyah's operations in Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Charting a sustainable, green future
Charting a sustainable, green futureMarco Kusumawijaya, Contributor, Bellagio, Italy, marcokw@centrin.net.id Bellagio, two hours drive up the hill from Milan, Italy, is a perfect place to do green mapping.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
A not so serene Christmas
A not so serene Christmas The mood is somewhere between insecurity and apprehensiveness as Christian communities across the country prepare for Christmas this year. It is not unlike last year, when Christmas Day was celebrated with the lingering memories of terrorist bombings from the previous...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Police raid raises serious questions
Police raid raises serious questionsCameron Bates and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The flashing strobe lights and lasers accompanying the beats of Indonesia's most promising DJs at a dance music festival in Jakarta overnight Saturday were replaced with the harsh spotlights of...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
RI, China agree to cut illegal log trade
RI, China agree to cut illegal log tradeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese government to curb the flow of illegal logs into China.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
House members regret Ligitan loss?
House members regret Ligitan loss?From Warta KotaI am not very impressed by the regretful statements made by some members of the House of Representatives over the loss of the Ligitan and Sipadan islands to Malaysia.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
The Jakarta Post will devote all of section two of our editions
The Jakarta Post will devote all of section two of our editions from Thursday Dec. 26 through Tuesday Dec. 31, 2002, to year-end reports, with the exception of Sunday's. The year-ender packages will begin with National and City issues (Dec. 26), followed by Business and World (Dec.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaAlmost all political activities in the city, such as the approval of the city budget and the governor's accountability speech, as well as the recent gubernatorial election this year, were tainted by allegations of money politics.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity
Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanityBenny Susetyo Pr, Catholic Priest, Malang, East Java Acts of violence have plagued the nation one after another, as though we have been affected by a terrible illness of some sort.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Foreign Ministry on
Foreign Ministry on coordination meeting From Kompas In response to the letter sent by Mr Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, ing (Kompas, December 18), we I I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sultan disappointed but understands China issue
Sultan disappointed but understands China issueTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengku Buwono X expressed his disappointment with the recent cancellation of a planned visit by Taiwanese President Chen Shu-bian to the province, but said he could understand the central...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Limits of technocratic policy making -- Lessons from Argentina
Limits of technocratic policy making -- Lessons from ArgentinaAnis Chowdhury Professor of Economics University of Western Sydney Australia Senior Economist United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) Jakarta The culmination of three and half years (1998-2001) of recession in...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Judge reported for corruption
Judge reported for corruption JAKARTA: After filing a complaint with the city police last weekend, a lawyer reported a South Jakarta District Court judge, Torang Tampubolon, to the Supreme Court on Monday for alleged extortion.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Rupiah Rates Dec.23
Rupiah Rates Dec.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,275.31 4,708.13 5,018.58 4,964.63Brunei dollar 1 5,377.33 4,800.69 5,115.64 5,062.23Canadian dollar 1 6,047.89 5,398.96 5,753.57 5,693.09Swiss franc 1 6,585.14 5,879.05 6,264.67 6,199.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyahThe years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters
Komnas pursues May 1998 riotersDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those involved in the May 1998 riots may not run free much longer as the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and a group of non-governmental organizations have established separate teams to investigate the riots.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
`I'm not worried about bomb threats at Xmas'
`I'm not worried about bomb threats at Xmas' The police have tightened security in the city for the Christmas holiday. Churches are also taking preventive measures against the unexpected, especially during Christmas Mass, such as the series of Christmas Eve bombings which marred the holidays in...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sanctions sought over mudslide
Sanctions sought over mudslideMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of the Environment called on the government to deal firmly with state forestry company PT Perhutani and the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG), which, it said, should be held...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Language and
Language and disintegrationFrom KompasKompas published a report on Nov. 20 referring to the need to be Sundanese as one criterion for the selection of public officials. The news attributed as its source a proposal of the Justice Mandate (ABDI) faction, which was responding to a West Java regional...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
JP/5/5CAPT24
JP/5/5CAPT24Caption/APSEARCH FOR MCDONALD'S BOMBERS: Investigators survey the damaged McDonald's outlet in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar following an explosion that killed three people on Dec. 5.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed island
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed islandAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is again protesting the defiant actions of neighboring Singapore, which continues unabated construction on a tiny disputed island, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Monday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
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Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity Benny Susetyo Pr Catholic Priest Malang, East Java 2. Singa -- New direction for S'pore- Indonesia ties 2 X 30JP/6/SINGA New direction for S'pore-RI ties Leonard C.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threat
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threatDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People intending to celebrate Christmas on Wednesday remain fearful of possible bomb attacks despite heightened security, but insist they will attend celebrations in churches or other public places.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. News 7:30 Sports8:30 Environment9:30 Children's Program10:30 Quiz11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Documentary4:00 Drama Comedy5:00 Entertainment Show7:00 Talk Show8:00 Teen's Program9:00 News9:30 Music11:00...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Malaysians implicated in Bali attack
Malaysians implicated in Bali attackBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police on Monday added two Malaysians and four Indonesians to the list of suspects behind the Bali bombing, in the strongest sign so far that the bombing was the work of a terrorist group with a regional scope.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Sports funds from cigarettes
Sports funds from cigarettesFrom KompasI 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.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt says deficit under control
Govt says deficit under controlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is on track to contain the 2002 state budget deficit within the targeted limit, according to Minister of Finance Boediono.He was quoted by detik.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Flyover, underpass work slow, traffic jams continue
Flyover, underpass work slow, traffic jams continueNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All but one of eight flyover and underpass construction projects in Jakarta are behind schedule, adding to the city's traffic woes.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Islamic moderates, hard-liners wage battle in media
Islamic moderates, hard-liners wage battle in mediaBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of local publications have recently rejected or become overly wary of articles critical of Islam after an opinion piece by a moderate Muslim drew condemnation and a death threats from Islamic...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Bishops call for reconciliation
Bishops call for reconciliationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senior Christian leaders called on Monday for a revival in Indonesia focused on reconciliation among followers of various religions in the aftermath of sectarian fighting and heightened tensions since the international "war on...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Women should fight for equal rights: Megawati
Women should fight for equal rights: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Indonesian women to fight, instead of beg, for equal rights as the 1945 Constitution guarantees all citizens equality before the state and law.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
JP/5/jundul
JP/5/jundul Police deny fear of Laskar Jundullah JP/5/pln2 x 25 PLN workers flee to avoid possible attack in Banjar 1 x 28JP/5/kampar Mob ravages Kampar regent's office
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Mayor to get new office
Mayor to get new officeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There could be more than city officials moving into the new office building of the South Jakarta Mayoralty on Jl. Prapanca Raya, South Jakarta, which is expected to be in full operation in January.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Security, economic worries make Xmas less merry
Security, economic worries make Xmas less merryLauren Gelfand, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong, China Boughs of holly and garlands of tinsel are all-too likely to be hiding security cameras in Asia this Christmas as fears of terrorism and economic gloom cast a pall over the festive season.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Bali bombsite
Bali bombsite monumentFrom Bali Post I read with interest the article by Dr. Sumadi Kertonegoro about his idea of erecting a monument, Kala Cakra (the Wheel of Time), at Legian, Kuta, the site of the Bali bomb blasts, published in Bali Post on Nov. 24, 2002.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaCity police won praise from the public for successfully enforcing the ban against firecrackers in Jakarta during the fasting month of Ramadhan and Idul Fitri, allowing city residents to enjoy a peaceful, solemn celebration.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
`Rp 4.8b from 2002 budget misused'
`Rp 4.8b from 2002 budget misused'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the allegations of rampant corruption in the city administration, the city audit agency has found that only some Rp 4.85 billion of the 2002 city budget was embezzled or otherwise misused.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.idThe news on the verdict on the Dec. 17 of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the case of Sipadan and Ligitan between Indonesia and Malaysia was in the local...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Theys murder trial to be in Surabaya
Theys murder trial to be in SurabayaSORONG, Papua: Seven Army special forces (Kopassus) soldiers, who are suspects in the murder of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, will be tried next month at the Surabaya military tribunal in East Java. Chief of military police Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Taiwan VP says she rejected RI's apology for botched presidential trip
Taiwan VP says she rejected RI's apology for botched presidential tripAssociated Press, Taipei Vice President Annette Lu said on Monday that Indonesia had repeatedly apologized in private for a bungled attempt by the Taiwanese president to visit the Southeast Asian country last week.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Air reservation system hurting Bali
Air reservation system hurting BaliRich Simons, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an astonishing case of one rotten apple spoiling the whole barrel, an obsolete airline reservation system in the country could cost Bali millions of dollars over the next two weeks alone.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Local firms given protection against cheap imports
Local firms given protection against cheap importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local manufacturers reeling under a massive influx of cheaper, imported products can now appeal to the government to raise the import duties on the products in question as part of a new government...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
No paper
No paper In observance of Christmas, The Jakarta Post will not appear on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002. The Post will resume publication on Thursday. We wish our Christian readers a Merry Christmas. -- Publisher
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
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JP/ /R&D decree Following discussion between state officials, President Megawati Soekarnoputri eventually decided to issue the "release and discharge" (R&D) decree for former bank owners deemed cooperative in settling their Bank Indonesia emergency loans (BLBI).
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Dealing with TB in children
Dealing with TB in childrenDear Dr. Donya,We have had some bad news. It emerged based on the initiative of my wife, who had brought my daughter's stool to a laboratory. It turned out that my daughter had amoebae.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Muslim groups to safeguard Christmas
Muslim groups to safeguard ChristmasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Paramilitary and other civilian groups affiliated to religious, social and political organizations would join hundreds of thousands of police and military personnel to provide security on Christmas and New Year's Eve across the country,...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Mob ravages Kampar regent's office
Mob ravages Kampar regent's officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of angry protesters attacked the office of Kampar Regent Jefri Noer on Monday, protesting his intention to remain in office despite impeachment by the regency's legislative council (DPRD).
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
1. Budget - 4x12
1. Budget - 4x12'Rp 4.8b from 2002 budget misused' 2. Jaksel - 1x 20 Mayor to get new office 3. Traffic - 2x 26Flyover, underpass work slow, traffic jams continue 4. Raid- 1x 30 Police raid raises serious questions5. Speak - 2x20 'I'm not worried about bomb threats at Xmas'
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.23,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.23,2002--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 725...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Laskar Jundullah untouchable despite Makassar bombing
Laskar Jundullah untouchable despite Makassar bombingJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Shortly after two bombs exploded at a McDonald's restaurant and in front of the NV Hadji Kalla automobile showroom in Makassar on Dec.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Once shady Jl. Barito
Once shady Jl. Barito becoming barren From KompasThe South Jakarta administration is building an office for the city parks agency in a green area of Jl. Barito II, Kramat Pela subdistrict, formerly known as Barito park. An artesian well is also under construction as part of the building.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Indonesia advances to the semis of Tiger Cup
Indonesia advances to the semis of Tiger Cup Unbelievably, Indonesia advanced to the semifinals of the Tiger Cup following a surprising 13-1 victory against the lowly Philippines at Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta on Monday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Antiterror unit starts tough tasks this week
Antiterror unit starts tough tasks this weekTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A special antiterror team linking the police, the military, and several ministries started its work on Monday, with the first task to monitor and evaluate security around the country during Christmas and New Year's...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
PLN workers flee to avoid possible attack in Banjar
PLN workers flee to avoid possible attack in BanjarYuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Workers of state-owned electricity company PT PLN have left their office at Riam Kanan Dam, the site of a hydroelectric power plant in Banjar regency, South Kalimantan, as locals repeated...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Bambang Nurbianto
Bambang Nurbianto and T. Sima Gunawan The Jakarta Post JakartaJakarta is where all reforms begin as the city is home to critical observers, critical students and critical activists of non-governmental organizations. Unfortunately, the city's political system is the most undemocratic in the country.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Defendants demand new judges
Defendants demand new judges JAKARTA: Two leaders of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), charged with treason against the state, refused on Monday to present their defense and instead demanded that the judges be replaced because they were unlawfully jailed.Robert B.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
JP/2/A02
JP/2/A02Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Paramilitary and other civilian groups affiliated to religious, social and political organizations would join hundreds of thousands of police and military personnel to provide security on Christmas and New Year's Eve...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Politician launches haj book
Politician launches haj book JAKARTA: Golkar legislator Baharuddin Aritonang launched his book titled Orang Batak Naik Haji (A Batak goes on the haj pilgrimage) at a modest ceremony here on Monday.The 216-page book recounts Aritonang's religious experience during his pilgrimage to Mecca and Medinah...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Burned placenta nails mother
Burned placenta nails mother TANGERANG: A 40-year-old mother who delivered a baby without anyone's assistance on the floor of her house in Tegal Murni village, Balaraja district, Tangerang, last Friday evening, was named a suspect in the murder of her own baby.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua investigation
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua investigationTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Monday that it would allow U.S. federal agents to participate in the investigation of the Aug.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
No crying over spilt milk
No crying over spilt milk The sentiments of disappointment and disgrace of the Indonesian public resulting from the loss of the two islands Sipadan and Ligitan by virtue of the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of Dec.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Crush GAM if
Crush GAM if they betrayThe public was shocked to learn from the army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had shot Acehnese and members of the Indonesian military. According to the Indonesian military, since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Hildawati, a portrait of eminence
Hildawati, a portrait of eminenceCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Warm applause welcomed Hildawati Soemantri at her retrospective exhibition at the Cemara-6 Gallery here on Dec. 17. Friends, admirers and VIPs from the art world came to pay homage to a person who has dedicated over 30 years to...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
The rupiah exchange rate table, the rupiah-U.S. dollar graph and
The rupiah exchange rate table, the rupiah-U.S. dollar graph and the Jakarta composite index will not appear on certain days of this week because Bank Indonesia will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 for the Christmas and New Year holidays, while the Jakarta Stock Exchange will be closed during the...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
;JP;aps
;JP;aps ANPAf..r.. Interbank-Foreign-Exchange JP/13/DOLLARU.S Dollar Rates Dec.23 Latest %Chg Yen 119.84-89 -0.37 Euro* 1.0298-03 +0.24 Sterling* 1.5965-70 -0.37 Swiss franc 1.4148-51 -0.65 Canadian dollar 1.5483-93 -0.13 Australian dollar* 0.5621-26 -0.14 New Zealand dollar* 0.5164-69 +0.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Police raid raises serious questions
Police raid raises serious questionsCameron Bates and Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The flashing strobe lights and lasers accompanying the beats of Indonesia's most promising DJs at a dance music festival in Jakarta overnight Saturday were replaced with the harsh spotlights of television...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002
Photo cutline
Photo cutlineAP/Tatan SyuflanaSECURITY AND BORDER ISSUES: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto (left) shakes hands with Malaysian Minister of Defense Sri Mohammad Najib Razak at the end of the two countries' talks on the border here on Monday.