Archive: 1 February 2002
70 articles found
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military sends own team to probe Theys' murder
Military sends own team to probe Theys' murder Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into the killing of Papuan pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay is likely to end in the same way as other similar murder cases have ended in the past: Low-level military personnel will be brought to court, but the trial process will fail to reveal those behind the killings.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV, radio stations distribute help
TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims. Through these programs, viewers and listeners may contribute their financial and material assistance from throughout the city via the stations.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. VICTIM: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. VICTIM: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help 2. BUDGET: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated JP/6/TOMMY Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents 4. FIRE: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 9 Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence continues to fall
Consumer confidence continues to fall The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country fell for the third consecutive month in December due to perceived higher threats of inflation and fears of rising unemployment, according to the Danareksa Research Institute. In the latest monthly survey carried out by Danareksa, the Consumer Confidence Index declined to 100.5 in December from 105.6 in the previous month.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four arrested at drug party
Four arrested at drug party BATAM, Riau: Local police arrested two boys and two girls early on Thursday for having a shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) party at the city's Baloi housing complex. The arrest was made following a tip-off from local residents. The four suspects, identified only by their initials, Ro, Ir, Yo and Sy, were believed to have held similar drug parties at the same house. They admitted that they got the illegal drug after paying Rp 700,000 to unidentified sellers.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF review team arrives for two-week mission
IMF review team arrives for two-week mission Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents
Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court handed down verdicts on two former bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Thursday without hearing the testimony of Tommy, who apparently told the defendants to forge the documents. Presiding judge Soedarto declared defendants Dedi Sutaedi Yusuf and Ferry Hukom guilty of making illegal documents to be used while Tommy was a fugitive.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military slammed for releasing poachers
Military slammed for releasing poachers Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung A coalition of environmental organizations filed a report with the Lampung Provincial Police to protest the release of nine Navy troops suspected of involvement in illegal animal hunting at the protected Way Kambas National Park. The non-governmental coalition includes the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi), Wanacala, Mitra Bentala, Watala, Cagar Alam, LK2I and LSPM.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump dispute
Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump dispute Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between the Jakarta city administration and the Bekasi mayoralty over the use of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump ended with the signing of a new agreement on Thursday. Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and Bekasi Mayor Nonon Sonthanie signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the home of the State Minister of Environment Nabiel Makariem in South Jakarta, as the minister's office on Jl.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV, radio stations distribute help
TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims. Through these programs, viewers and listeners may contribute their financial and material assistance from throughout the city via the stations.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top rubber producers split on export cuts
Top rubber producers split on export cuts Vissuta Pothong, Reuters, Bangkok Exporters and officials from the world's top rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have wrapped up a closed-door meeting divided on whether to cut export quotas to boost prices, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthand
French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthand Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a three-day business visit to Indonesia, a delegation of French businessmen concluded that Indonesia is not as bad as it is depicted in the foreign press, and that the country would remain attractive to foreign investors.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL to demolish RI squatter homes
KL to demolish RI squatter homes M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will demolish squatter houses and step up patrols against a feared rush of illegal immigrants after a ban on hiring new Indonesian workers, officials said on Thursday. Hundreds of marine police are being deployed to guard entry points along the waters separating Malaysia and Indonesia, marine police chief Muhamad Muda told AFP.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says Kwik
Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says Kwik Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie confirmed suspicions on Thursday that Cabinet members were seriously divided over a controversial debt extension plan, saying most members had rejected the plan. Calling it the "silent majority" , Kwik said most ministers had rejected the plan but lacked the technical understanding to convincingly argue against it.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Better detection needed for smuggling: Importers
Better detection needed for smuggling: Importers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent discovery of 19 containers filled with electronic goods and luxury cars in the West Java port of Cirebon has again shown the urgent need for a more effective inspection system with which to combat smuggling, according to importers.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targeted
RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targeted Ruben Alabastro, Reuters, Zamboanga, Philippines The United States and the Philippines on Thursday launched joint military exercises to stamp out the Moro extremist "scourge" in this country's south, as America's war against terror expanded from Afghanistan.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor representation questioned
East Timor representation questioned Alex Wilson and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' decision to retain four legislators representing East Timor has raised eyebrows as the former Portuguese colony no longer has any official connection to Indonesia let alone the need for political representation.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday that the Nobel Peace Prize no longer honors peace but is a politically motivated award with the capability of destabilizing countries. "It is a political prize," Mahathir told reporters. "They give ... Nobel prizes so as to ensure that these people can do what they like and be protected by the general public." --AP Pakistan group extends deadline on U.S.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disasters claim more lives in Java and Bali
Disasters claim more lives in Java and Bali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 14 people were reported killed in floods and landslides caused by incessant rain in various parts of West and East Java, and Bali on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 22. Meanwhile, continuing heavy rain has caused the floods to spread to more areas and inflict even greater material losses.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Problems with computers
Problems with computers May I say what a relative pleasure it was to handle, if not to read The Jakarta Post today. I thought that, at last, the Post's management had admitted to its error in arranging the newspaper into two sets, with the consequent two loose pages, and had added a bonus of improved layout of the sections. An honest reaction to the numerous complaints from its readers. But no: You apologize for problems with your computers which seem to know better.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated
Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council finally approved the 2002 City Budget worth a total of Rp 9.3 trillion (US$903 million) on Thursday, but two officials have ended up being investigated for alleged collusion over funding allocations in the budget. The budget is larger than the originally proposed Rp 8.9 trillion thanks to a rise in city revenues, especially from taxes. Last year's budget was worth a total of Rp 8.3 trillion.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trials
Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trials Tertiani ZB Simandjutak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong opposition from rights activists, head of the Central Jakarta District Court Subardi swore in 11 ad hoc trial judges on Thursday for the much delayed rights tribunal.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hawkers face daily struggle in Jakarta
Hawkers face daily struggle in Jakarta Endang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Mamat left his hometown of Sampang-Madura for Jakarta more then eight years ago, but he has no intention of returning even though his days in the big city are far from comfortable. "Living in Jakarta is tough, but I don't have any plan to return home. I have no work there and it's better here," said the 25-year-old Mamat.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire
Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A burning candle started a fire that eventually destroyed 20 homes belonging to flood victims in Jelambar Baru, West Jakarta, early on Thursday. The neighborhood chief Mamat, whose house was among those destroyed, told Antara that people had been forced to light candles after state-owned electricity company PLN switched off the power supply to the area due to flooding.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2
* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2 * Opinion: Economic solutions won't win war on poverty 4 * City: Flood victims launch plea for help 6 * National: Disasters claims more lives in Java, Bali 7 * World: Beijing condemns Bush's 'axis of evil' remarks 9 * Business: IMF review team arrives for two-week mission 11 * Features: Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight 15 * Sports: Bergkamp hits two as Gunners move up a point 20
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says he is ready to resign
Sutiyoso says he is ready to resign Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been showered with attacks by critics who say that his administration's incompetence and empty promises have led to major crises -- involving garbage and flooding -- for Jakarta's residents recently.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN won't totally shut down supply
PLN won't totally shut down supply JAKARTA: State-owned electricity company PT PLN's Business Distribution Unit, overseeing Jakarta and Tangerang, will not totally shut down its energy supply to the two areas in the wake of the massive floods in the last few days. The unit's spokesman, Riyo Supriyanto, said on Thursday that, for reasons of public safety, PLN would only switch off its supply to inundated generators that were technically unable to operate.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Telco (1 x 35)
1. Telco (1 x 35) Flooding disrupts city telephone services 2. Duit (3 x 18) Asian currencies mixed late, dollar proves irrepressible 3. French (2 x 27) French business delegation get to see Indonesia firsthand 4. Gold (2 x 20) Gold, silver steady in Europe, PGMs await news
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpers
Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpers Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Hong Kong's government on Thursday bowed to pressure from Indonesia and the Philippines and announced it would not go ahead with a proposed cut in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers. A government spokesman said the minimum monthly wage of HK$3,670 (US$470) would remain in place for the time being but could be reviewed if economic conditions continued to deteriorate.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
PSM books second win
PSM books second win MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM booked its second victory at the 2002 Bank Mandiri National Soccer League by defeating PSS of Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday evening. PSM's international Joseph Lewono opened the lead at the end of the first half while Rocky Putiray extended the home team's lead at the 84th minute at the Mattoangin Stadium. Despite the loss, PSS held off PSM's offensive and threatened Sonny Gunawan's goal.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclear
Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclear The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned peace talks between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) for humanitarian dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb. 2-3, 2002, remain uncertain as the separatist movement has so far not been invited by the Indonesian government to resume the dialog.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/Bej
JP/12/Bej Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 Adindo Foresta 75 5 167,500 AGIS 125 0 1,445,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 270 5 71,500 Alakasa 195 -10 2,500 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 13,000 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 50 1,000 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'
Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause' Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called for on Thursday the creation of an "escape clause" in the implementation of the AFTA regional trade pact to help member countries facing special difficulties in the early stages of the trade liberalization to iron out any possible kinks. "It may not be surprising, that at a certain point in our endeavors there will be one of us encountering difficulties.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antara/Hisar Sitanggang
Antara/Hisar Sitanggang PEACE PROCESS: A number of Ambon Muslims and Christians mix together in a traditional market in the city. The two warring factions have been involved in a reconciliation process mediated by the central government to end the three-year sectarian conflict that has claimed around 6,000 lives.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines Disasters claim more lives in Java, Bali 2. KPU: 20 x 2 lines: DPR drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member 3. Komnas: 24 x 2 lines: 'Military, police must abide by law over probe of rights abuses' 4. Hunter: 32 x 1 line Military slammed for releasing poachers 5. Lelang: 24 x 2 lines Medan attorneys urged to probe corruption in truck sale
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public become
Public become cash cows From Koran Tempo The almost simultaneous increases in the rates of the state electricity company PLN, fuel prices and telephone services from state telecommunications company Telkom in January 2002 have created the impression that the government does not care about the dire economic state of most Indonesian people today.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight
Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Nothing is more irritating to Eko Supriyanto than being labeled an "artist who compromises for the market", simply because he works in collaboration with mainstream artists. "It is as if artistic quality is equated with the success in serving one's ego and that art is only for art's sake," said the 33-year-old choreographer-cum dancer.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods recede as victims cry for help
Floods recede as victims cry for help The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods, which have paralyzed the city for the last three days, slowly started to recede on Thursday but remained an inconvenience for many. Meanwhile, many thousands of victims were in desperate need of help. "We see the floods are beginning to go down today. I hope they'll go down even further," Subroto, an official at the Pasanggrahan floodgate in South Jakarta, told The Jakarta Post on Thursday night.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm
Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm JAKARTA: A group of 105 users of Pro XL prepaid card filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the card issuer PT Excelcomindo Pratama and the director general of post and telecommunication for increasing the pulse charges without prior notification. They demanded the accused compensate Pro XL prepaid card consumers the amount of Rp 1 trillion and to change their communication billing system, which had caused its consumers to suffer financial losses.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officers must abide by law: Commission
Officers must abide by law: Commission Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) during the 1999 Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents has insisted that the military and police officers allegedly involved in the cases should appear before it as witnesses despite rejections from their respective organizations.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Remember `Konfrontasi'?
Remember `Konfrontasi'? The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri is facing its most important test to date, as it considers how best to respond to Malaysia's controversial decision to deport 450,000 Indonesian workers. This will be as much a test of character and integrity as a test of leadership. Unfortunately, on all three counts, Megawati's scorecard has thus far been very poor.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN-
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN- mandated Aug. 30, 1999 popular vote: - Attack on proindependence leader Manuel Carrascalao's house in Dili which killed at least 12 people on April 17 - A massacre of refugees in a church in Liquica in April - Attack on the home of Dili bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo on Sept. 6 - A massacre in a church in Suai where at least 26 people died in September.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water deal
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water deal Kuala Lumpur Reuters Malaysia plans to end its deal to buy drinking water from neighbor Singapore next year when it finishes a 650 million ringgit (US$171 million) treatment plant, the New Straits Times reported on Thursday. "Barring any major problems, the project should be completed by April next year," southern Johor state Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman was quoted as saying by the paper.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Improve trains
Improve trains From Warta Kota The planned train fares increase in February for executive and business class seats is, in my opinion, just not right, because the state railway company (PT KAI) should reevaluate its services and facilities on trains. The huge increase, of around 50 percent, might be acceptable if schedules were properly maintained and the facilities in each car improved. I have often found water to be unavailable in the toilets and most of the armrests and headrests are dirty.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen BONTANG, East Kalimantan: The local police were accused on Thursday of kidnapping seven fishermen and illegally detaining them over their protest against a pipe installation project in the city. The protesting fishermen oppose the project being carried out by oil company Total Final Elf because it has drastically reduced the size of their catch. They mobilized other fishermen in Kutai Kertanegara regency for a peaceful protest against the company on Jan. 4.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency JAKARTA: In a bid to curb rampant narcotics abuse and trafficking, the government will soon form a National Narcotics Agency (BNN) whi will be equipped with power to take legal steps against both users and traders. "The formation of BNN is still being discussed by the state secretariate, police headquarters, customs and excise directorate general and state intelligence agency (BIN)," State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin said here Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Create public harmony
Create public harmony From Media Indonesia As one among millions of Indonesians, I hope that the government can restore harmony and security for its people to prevent them from being victims of the battle involving the political elite or the elite of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Unfortunately, voices of harmony, which put public safety above other things, seem to deserve less attention in the mass media.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the General Elections Committee (KPU) urged the House of Representatives on Thursday to immediately revise the 1999 Election Law, or else the committee would run out of time to prepare the 2004 polls. Chusnul Mar'iyah, one of 11 KPU members, expressed concern over the House's lack of will in deliberating the amendment bill, which would affect the process before and after the 2004 elections.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03 Kitiphong Thaichareon, Reuters, Bangkok The Bank of Thailand confirmed on Thursday that 2001 economic growth was feeble, but predicted a gradual recovery this year and next as global markets bounced back. In its quarterly inflation report, the central bank said Thai gross domestic product expanded only 1.5 percent in 2001, against 4.4 percent in 2000. The official 2001 GDP figure will not be released until mid-March.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF review team arrives
IMF review team arrives Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI). "We're here for the fifth review of the program," IMF senior advisor for the Asia Pacific department and team leader Daniel Citrin told reporters at the Ministry of Finance, where the team met senior economics ministers.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pact
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pact Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed in principle to include Bintan island in the proposed Free Trade Arrangement (FTA) being negotiated between Singapore and the U.S, under which IT products made in Bintan will enjoy duty-free access to the American market.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigma
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigma Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) chief Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Thursday there was no evidence of a link between his client and the al-Qaeda network.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Phone rate increase effective Friday
Phone rate increase effective Friday The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to raise telephone rates by an average of 15 percent will become effective as from Friday (today), according to a letter signed by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar and sent to three telecommunications firms.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst flood
Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst flood Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was perched on the rooftop of his house with his wife and child. They had nothing but the clothes on their backs and a mobile phone with them. What were they doing? Who was he calling? No, that was not a scene from Survivor. It's not a set-up but a scene in real life, happening to real people who do not expect a million dollars at the end of the day. "Please, we need help. We need food and water.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Conspiracy which causes floods
Conspiracy which causes floods Jakarta's floods are not caused by mother nature, but are a result of the people, businessmen and government officials who have used conservation areas to develop housing complexes. Site plans which took into consideration canals and water catchment areas, were drawn up by the Dutch colonial administration to prevent Jakarta from flooding.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods disrupt phone services
Floods disrupt phone services Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding, caused by torrential rains that have hit Greater Jakarta for the last five days, has disrupted telcommunications services for both fixed line and cellphone users. A total of 17,100 telephone lines in the Greater Jakarta telecommunications region have suffered disruption.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
APP to meet creditors today
APP to meet creditors today JAKARTA: Pulp and paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) will meet its creditors in Jakarta today to review a plan for the restructuring of the company's more than US$13 billion debts. Spokesman of APP's parent company the Sinar Mas Group, Yan Partawijaya said on Thursday APP would unveil a draft of a debt restructuring scheme before its creditors' steering committee.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Legislators should repent
Legislators should repent From Warta Kota I wholeheartedly agree with some of the protest rallies rejecting the price hikes. These rallies should go on until the government and the country's leaders become aware of the problems and decide to reduce the fuel prices, as they will certainly spur other prices of goods to soar. Do the leaders and those currently in power care to listen or empathize with people's sufferings?
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help
Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floodwaters have forced many Jakarta residents to leave their homes and take temporary shelter at mosques, schools, subdistrict offices and even public cemeteries. About 1,000 evacuees, including babies and elderly people, in Cipinang Besar Utara subdistrict, East Jakarta, moved to Prumpung cemetery as no shelter had been provided by the local authorities.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Rubber ( 2 x 18)
1. Rubber ( 2 x 18) Top rubber producers split on export cuts 2. Rp (2 x 16) Philippines economy grows 3.4% in 2001 3. Thai ( 2 x 27) Thailand sees gradual recovery in 2002-03 5. Custom ( 2 x 20) Detection system needed for high-risk vessels
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck sale
Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck sale Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The recent sale of 76 used trucks belonging to state-owned PD Kebersihan in Medan, North Sumatra, at discounted prices has sparked sharp criticism and raised suspicion that corrupt practices were at hand. O.K.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku peace talks draw optimism
Maluku peace talks draw optimism Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Representatives from both of Maluku's warring factions flew home on Thursday after meeting separately with government negotiators in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, having agreed to take part in peace talks next week. The talks will be held on Feb. 5 and Feb.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Howard tells UN not to abandon E. Timor
Howard tells UN not to abandon E. Timor UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations should ensure East Timor is prepared for independence once a UN-mandated interim administration finishes its work, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Wednesday. "We cannot rest on the successes of the past two years, for without continued support, that success cannot be sustained," Howard said in printed remarks prepared for delivery to the General Assembly.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in life
Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in life Grace Segran, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Touched by the poverty and paltry living conditions of people in the remote areas of Bali, Jeannine Marie Carroll and Roy Massie got together and started Yayasan Kembang Hati, also known as the Blossoming Flowers Foundation. Their desire was to help destitute women and children from these areas rise above their current hopeless situation.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' Experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16. * Painting Friendship through Arts 2002, Gran Melia, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. X-0, Kuningan, South Jakarta, until Feb. 3. * Painting by Ade Artie Tjakra, Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
ILLEGAL HUNTING: Two military police officers display the head of
ILLEGAL HUNTING: Two military police officers display the head of a deer killed by poachers in East Lampung.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia
Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia JAKARTA: The government will provide legal assistance to the Indonesian workers currently detained in Malaysia, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Izha Mahendra announced on Thursday. "We have prepared legal assistance, but we would use local lawyers, as there is no arrangement between our governments to allow attorneys to practice law outside their country of origin," Yusril told reporters on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 Adindo Foresta 75 5 167,500 AGIS 125 0 1,445,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 270 5 71,500 Alakasa 195 -10 2,500 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 13,000 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 50 1,000 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,000 25 368,500 Anta Express Tour 460 5 3,372,000 Apac...