Archive: 14 February 2002
74 articles found
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto sues UI sociologist
Wiranto sues UI sociologist JAKARTA: For the second time, former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and three generals sued University of Indonesia sociologist Thamrin Amal Tomagola at the Cibinong District Court on Wednesday. Thamrin is being sued over a statement he made in August 2000, in which he labeled Wiranto, former Army Strategic Reserves Commander (Kostrad) Let. Gen. Djadja Suparman, Brawijaya Military Commander overseeing East Java Maj. Gen.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Navy battles crime Medan
Navy battles crime Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Belawan The Navy has announced that it will continue its two-year drive against the increasing smuggling, piracy and illegal fishing off the eastern part of North Sumatra. Commodore Slamet Subandi, chief of the Belawan Naval Base, said here on Tuesday that, since the deployment of an anti-crime team in Dec. 6, 2000, the Navy has handled a caseload of 31 crimes off the island.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Influential religious groups reject 'syariah' adoption
Influential religious groups reject 'syariah' adoption A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All mainstream religious groups in Indonesia have suggested that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) retain Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution in its present form, on the grounds that it has done an adequate job in promoting religious harmony in the predominantly Muslim country.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Basic commodity prices remain high in Jakarta
Basic commodity prices remain high in Jakarta Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of staple foods in several markets in the capital was still high in the wake of the recent floods, triggering many eateries to raise the price of their meals. The price of beef, vegetables and chicken remained high, some vendors revealed here on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea to grow in 2002: IMF
S. Korea to grow in 2002: IMF Reuters, Washington The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said South Korea's economy will grow this year, but that uncertainties remain for the short-term and reforms are still needed to ensure sustained growth ahead. The Washington-based lender said South Korea has dealt with the recent global economic downturn better than many other economies and that the outlook overall looked positive.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bomb blasts hit Ambon: Just 24 hours after a peace accord was
Bomb blasts hit Ambon: Just 24 hours after a peace accord was signed to end three years of communal conflict in Maluku, two bombs exploded near a hotel in the province's capital Ambon on Wednesday night. Nobody was killed in the incident as the explosives hit remains of houses, Antara reported. -- Antara
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chronology of major incidents and peace efforts in Maluku
Chronology of major incidents and peace efforts in Maluku Jan. 19, 1999: The beating of a Christian passenger by a group of bus crew members in Batu Merah in Ambon triggers a mass brawl. March 9, 1999: A military special team meets the reconciliation team, both agreeing that building a feeling of security is an initial steps toward peace. April 8, 1999: A humanitarian team consisting of 18 Ambonese and Jakartan descendants from southeast Maluku is sent to riot locations.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister told to butt out
Minister told to butt out JAKARTA: A number of legislators have urged Religious Affairs Minister Said Agil Husin Al Munawar to drop his plans to handle the issuance of halal certificates for both imported and domestic products, saying it would only encourage manipulation and new corruption, collusion and nepotism. "We demand that the religious affairs ministry drop its plan to issue halal certificates.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPKPN still undecided on collusion and nepotism
KPKPN still undecided on collusion and nepotism Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's campaign for a clean and accountable government remains on hold after the State Official Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) admitted on Wednesday that it was still searching for a legal basis to fight collusion and nepotism.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following is the executive summary of research results on Maluku from the website of the Jakarta office of the Brussels- based International Crisis Group, dated Feb. 8 before the government-sponsored peace talks in Malino, Central Sulawesi. The Jakarta office is led by political scientist Harold Crouch.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police arrests 105 criminals
Police arrests 105 criminals JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police have arrested 105 criminals in an operation staged between Jan. 23 and Feb. 11. Detective chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri said on Wednesday the criminals were involved in 76 street crimes including pickpocketing, extortion and robbery. The police also seized weapons including 27 sharp weapons and a gun.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to lobby India to lower CPO import tarrif
RI to lobby India to lower CPO import tarrif The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M. Soewandi said that the government would lobby India to lower its high import tariff on crude palm oil (CPO) by 10 percent to help boost the competitiveness of the commodity in the lucrative Indian market.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Treatment of workers inhumane despite profits to Malaysia, RI or Workers treated inhumanely despite profits to Malaysia, RI or Indonesian workers treated inhumanely in Malaysia Eddy Purwanto Consortium for the Defense of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI) Jakarta 2. Thai -- 'UMNO-ization' of Thai politics has begun 1x 32 36 pt The 'UMNO-ization' of Thai politics The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Groups reject amendment of Article 29 2
* Headlines: Groups reject amendment of Article 29 2 * Opinion: Unregistered workers benefit Malaysia, RI 4 * City: Minister to send guilty developers to prison 6 * Archipelago: Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes7 * National: KPKPN still undecided on collusion, nepotism 8 * World: EU, OIC urge tolerance between cultures 10 * Business: IPPs to resume power plants development11 * Features: Chinese celebrate New Year in Balinese style15 * Sports: Frenchwoman wins emotionally charged...
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted
Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted Riyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post Jakarta The sale of the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) has again hit a snag, with sudden opposition from inside the Cabinet. The opposition from State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie comes as the sale process reaches its final stage -- in selecting a winner from the four remaining bidders.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hope in Maluku
Hope in Maluku Skeptics may question how long the latest Maluku peace agreement, which was signed by Muslim and Christian representatives in the South Sulawesi hill town of Malino on Tuesday, will really hold. After all, the agreement brokered by the government is only the latest of similar deals struck by the two communities in Maluku in the last three years.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regional autonomy may hinder Jakarta's action against floods
Regional autonomy may hinder Jakarta's action against floods Bambang Nurbianto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is unable to make comprehensive decisions to handle the flood problems alone because the main rivers in the city originate in the hills of West Java province, and the areas which are meant to be buffer zones for the city also lie outside of Jakarta's jurisdiction.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Desperate elephants attack villagers in North Sumatra
Desperate elephants attack villagers in North Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan As the world-famous Gunung Leuser National Park suffers from a continuous logging onslaught, at least 13 rare jungle elephants have been forced from the jungle, causing chaos in local villages. Park head Awriya Ibrahim said on Wednesday that the elephants had terrorized villagers in Sikundur and Bahorok, Langkat regency, North Sumatra.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Talent, following the norm not everything
Talent, following the norm not everything Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Two painters, Nashar and Batara Lubis, have proven that talent and "obedience" for mainstream art are not everything. Once, both painters were shunned by their gurus as having "no talent" to become painters, as their works went against the grain of traditional, mainstream art. These days, their works have become collectors' items and rank among the most sought-after paintings in the country.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
40 haj pilgrims dead in road crash
40 haj pilgrims dead in road crash SAUDI ARABIA: Forty pilgrims traveling by bus from the United Arab Emirates to Mecca for the annual haj pilgrimage were killed Wednesday in a road accident in eastern Saudi Arabia, the official SPA news agency reported. The dead included 37 Pakistanis, one Saudi, one Egyptian and one Syrian. Ten other people were injured in the accident, which happened in Al-Ihsaa province at 3:00 am (7 a.m. Jakarta time). Another 12 passengers escaped uninjured. --AFP
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KONI boss assures of funds for Asiad trip
KONI boss assures of funds for Asiad trip Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid a potentially straining prospect of the fund-raising campaign for the 2002 Asian Games, the man at the helm of the National Sports Council (KONI) has offered his assurance about the fund availability. "Don't worry," KONI's chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar was quoted by his top aide as saying.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI and Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workers
RI and Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workers Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the Malaysian government has agreed to continue accepting Indonesian workers, future recruitment should be based on a government-to-government basis and not rely solely on recruiting agents, said a senior official on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rio Tinto says will withold investment in Indonesia
Rio Tinto says will withold investment in Indonesia Alex Wilson, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto will not make significant investments in Indonesia until uncertainties over regional autonomy and mining legislation are resolved, according to Indonesian CEO Lex Graefe. "At the moment we are working reasonably cautiously -- we are not spending a lot of money in Indonesia," he said.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan extends US$261,681 in aid
Japan extends US$261,681 in aid SURABAYA: The Japanese government has extended US$261,681 in aid for developing several projects in East Java and East Nusa Tenggara. The assistance was handed over by Japanese Consul General in Surabaya Minoru Ishida on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of school buildings damaged by floods: Agency
Hundreds of school buildings damaged by floods: Agency Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 802 schools have been damaged and over 180,000 students have had their schooling disrupted despite the upcoming second term examination on Feb. 25 as a result of ongoing floods in the capital.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali sculptor finds expression with wood
Bali sculptor finds expression with wood Wayan Sunarta, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Misshapen wooden faces and strange creatures abound in Galeri Sembilan in Ubud. They are the works of aspiring artist I Ketut Muja. Through his latest creations, it seems as though Muja is eager to present "surrealist" works, combining real, and unreal, subjects.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
UGM not the oldest
UGM not the oldest In a report published by The Jakarta Post on Feb. 9, on Australian Prime Minister John Howard's visit to Yogyakarta, it is mentioned that Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is the oldest university in Indonesia. I would like to make a correction by informing that the oldest university in Indonesia is Perguruan Tinggi Negeri Klaten (Klaten State Higher Learning Institute) in Klaten, a city located between Yogyakarta and Surakarta. Established on Mar.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (2 x 24)
1. Duit (2 x 24) Asian currencies mixed late, unruffled by yen's pullback 2. Oil (1 x 32) Trading plays doubts over Brent 3. Gold (1 x 24) Gold lower on selling pressure 4. RI to lobby India on CPO
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga to raise Rp 400 billion in bonds
Jasa Marga to raise Rp 400 billion in bonds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned toll operator PT Jasa Marga plans to issue Rp 400 billion (about US$39 million) worth of bonds to finance the construction of vital toll roads, including the link between the West Java towns of Cikampek and Padalarang. Jasa Marga plans a combination of floating and fixed coupon rates for its bonds which carry a maturity period of eight years.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Korean airlines service
Korean airlines service As a recent expat arrival to Indonesia, I tend to listen more than talk when confronted with an unpleasant situation in the business sector. However, I do not extend this courtesy to the international airlines. I recently had the misfortune to attempt to get a refund for a full price ticket, round trip from Alaska, USA to Jakarta on Korean Airlines. Difficulties in securing a tourist visa for my Indonesian wife made the trip impossible.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Korean trade minister to visit Indonesia
Korean trade minister to visit Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean Trade Minister Hwang Doo-Yun is scheduled to visit Indonesia on Feb. 17 - 19 in an effort to help strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement from the South Korean Embassy.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ford to launch new models in RI
Ford to launch new models in RI PT Ford Motor Indonesia, the country's sole agent for the U.S.-based car maker Ford Motor Company, said it would launch a number of new models this year to strengthen and expand its business in the Indonesian market. President of Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove said that at least three new Ford models, including the Ranger, Lynx and Escape, would brighten the Indonesian automotive market this year.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian military officials in Yangon: The Indonesian defense
Indonesian military officials in Yangon: The Indonesian defense ministry's Lt. Gen. Johny Lumintang held talks in Yangon on Wednesday with senior officials of Myanmar's ruling military regime, state-run media reported. The defense ministry's secretary general, who headed a group of high-ranking Indonesian military officials, called on the junta's influential number- three Lt. Gen. Khin Nyunt and Foreign Minister Win Aung, TV Myanmar said in a broadcast monitored here.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
In search of lasting peace in war-torn Maluku
In search of lasting peace in war-torn Maluku The following is the executive summary of research results on Maluku from the website of the Jakarta office of the Brussels- based International Crisis Group, dated Feb. 8 before the government-sponsored peace talks in Malino, Central Sulawesi. The Jakarta office is led by political scientist Harold Crouch. The fighting that broke out between Christians and Muslims in Ambon, the capital of Indonesia's Maluku province, on Jan.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BIN doubts validity of terror report
BIN doubts validity of terror report Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief AM Hendropriyono questioned on Wednesday the validity of a document on planned terrorist attacks in the capitals of three Southeast Asian countries.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI's rate up for fear of inflation
BI's rate up for fear of inflation Bank Indonesia's one-month promissory notes stood at 16.92 percent at Wednesday's weekly auction, or a slight increase on last week's rate of 16.91 percent, Bank Indonesia said. The slight increase marked the end of the recent declining trend of the rates, and showed that the central bank could not afford to cut the rates further amid inflationary pressure.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandal
Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandal Yogita Tahil Ramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police will likely summon two senior Golkar Party leaders for questioning as witnesses in the bribery scandal involving North Maluku Governor-elect Abdul Gafur. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Saleh Saaf said Agung Laksono and Freddy Latumahina, both Golkar co-chairmen, were poised to be summoned in connection with the Gafur case.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister to send guilty developers to prison
Minister to send guilty developers to prison Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many developers have violated a law requiring them to set aside 40 percent of the space covered by housing projects for public and social facilities such as green areas for parks. Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Minister Soenarno said here on Wednesday that the requirement was stipulated in Law No.4, 1992 on housing and settlement.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power plant projects to resume: Official
Power plant projects to resume: Official Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering allowing up to seven independent power producers (IPPs) to resume the development of power plants which were halted in the wake of the country's 1997 financial crisis. Director general for electricity and energy utilization Luluk Sumiarso said it was considering the move to help meet the growing power demand both now and in the future.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt provides Rp 128b for victims
Govt provides Rp 128b for victims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has allocated Rp 128 billion for disaster relief in 2002, secretary-general Dadi S. Argadiredja said on Wednesday. "The funds will go to 20 provinces, where flood victims and around 1.4 million displaced people live," he said after a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission VII on people's welfare.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ford to launch new models in RI
Ford to launch new models in RI PT Ford Motor Indonesia, the country's sole agent for the U.S.-based car maker Ford Motor Company, said it would launch a number of new models this year to strengthen and expand its business in the Indonesian market. President of Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove said that at least three new Ford models, including the Ranger, Lynx and Escape, would brighten the Indonesian automotive market this year.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clauses
AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clauses Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian General Insurance (AAUI) has promised to hold talks with the Council of Indonesia Insurance (DAI) to redefine the term 'all risks' as it relates to insurance policies in a bid to clear up widespread public confusion.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to form special force for Maluku
Govt urged to form special force for Maluku Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino Chairmen of opposing delegations from Maluku asked the government to form a joint special security force, comprising both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police, to ensure that the Malino peace accord is complied with in the strife-torn province. The establishment of the special security force has been called for because the people of Maluku widely regard the security authorities to be biased.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tatas complete buy of VSNL
Tatas complete buy of VSNL BOMBAY: The powerful Tata group acquired a 25 percent stake in India's monopoly overseas phone service provider on Wednesday, gaining a firm foothold in the country's fast-growing telecom market. The Tatas, a business empire with nearly US$9 billion in sales, took a big step toward becoming an integrated telecoms player by winning the bidding last week for state-run Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL). It won the stake with an offer of 14.39 billion rupees.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital city
Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital city Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll of flood victims killed by diarrhea and other flood-related ailments around the city increased to at least 15 on Wednesday amid public ignorance about the illnesses. Data from the city health agency revealed that since Jan. 28, diarrhea-related illnesses had killed 11 children and babies while the rest died of dengue hemorrhagic fever and upper respiratory infections.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 13
Rupiah Rates Feb. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Different orbits
Different orbits Vehemently arguing that Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country and the current moral crisis can only be solved through Islamic law, some people have insisted on incorporating syariah into the Constitution since the downfall of the New Order regime.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
On environment and city planning
On environment and city planning The permit for Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) -- a luxury housing estate in Hutan Angke Kapuk, West Jakarta -- is going to be reviewed by an independent panel, which will be soon be formed by the Jakarta Governor, Sutiyoso. The team will investigate how far the PIK developer has violated its building permit.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials warn of spewing Merapi
Officials warn of spewing Merapi The Volcanology Development and Investigation Agency in Yogyakarta warned the people in the area to stay alert with regard to Mount Merapi which often becomes more active during the rainy season. "The heavy downpours over the last few days could throw up a lot of hot lava and steam and could place local people in harm's way," A.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension plan
Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension plan Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Hendropriyono urged the government to immediately finalize the revision of a controversial debt payment extension plan, warning indecisiveness would trigger a backlash from the public. He said the present scheme to allow huge debtors of the state a longer payment period, had already provoked negative public reactions.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
2nd pilgrimage not obligatory
2nd pilgrimage not obligatory From Kompas In my opinion the Attorney General should end the confusion and immediately issue a letter prohibiting House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung Representatives, from going abroad for his second pilgrimage to Mecca, because he has already fulfilled his obligation, according to Islam, by his first pilgrimage and thereby acquiring the title "haji".
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15. * Painting The Dance, the Dancer by Barbara Anello, The Chedi (Tel. 0361 975963), Desa Malinggih Kelod, Gianyar, until Feb. 18. * Painting Sriani and Sudarmi, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), until Feb. 27. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Newsweek' to be banned in KL
'Newsweek' to be banned in KL MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will ban an issue of Newsweek magazine showing an image of the Prophet Mohammad, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi said on Wednesday, joining a chorus of regional protests. Answering questions about the magazine's Feb. 11 issue, he said: "Normally, if publications contain photographs said to be that of the Prophet Mohammad or such figures, the law of the country would have been violated.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Villagers block Caltex road
Villagers block Caltex road The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the village of Jurang, Rokan Hulu regency, Riau have blocked the main access road to an oil field owned by American PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, according to a company senior executive. Caltex spokesman Poedyo W. Oetomo announced on Wednesday that the road block occurred on Tuesday afternoon and was intended to mount pressure on Caltex to asphalt the village's roads, which are used by the company for its daily operations.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Davis Cup members into Cigna third round
Davis Cup members into Cigna third round Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Davis Cup squad members marched to the third round as the Cigna Open tennis championship took its toll in the women's singles seeds at the Hilton Executive Club Hardcourts on Wednesday. Suwandi, who is top seed at the Rp 60 million tournament, defeated Johan Samawi 6-2, 6-4 in the match interrupted by rain.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Kadin Kadin TRADE DEAL: Tony Agus Ardi (left), president of the U.S. Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Daniel S.Emerson, president of the Indonesia-Indiana Alliance, sign a cooperation agreement to develop small businesses. The signing at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington on Feb. 7 was witnessed by Indonesian charge d'affaires Samudro Sriwidjaja (right).
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issue
Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issue Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais called on Wednesday for a fair and prudent solution to the comfort women issue, saying that the matter was one of the dark periods in the country's history.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP, U.S. approve terms of military exercise
RP, U.S. approve terms of military exercise Agencies, Manila The Philippines and the United States on Wednesday approved the rules covering a controversial military exercise aimed at improving the Philippine military's anti-terrorism capability. Vice President Teofisto Guingona said he approved the terms of reference for the Balikatan -- "shoulder to shoulder" -- exercise aimed at wiping out the extremist Abu Sayyaf group, which has been linked to the al-Qaeda network. The rules prohibit U.S.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alwi's PKB ready to change name
Alwi's PKB ready to change name The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) under Alwi Shihab announced on Wednesday a plan to change its name in anticipation of a long and energy-sapping legal battle with its splinter group led by Matori Abdul Djalil. The party's deputy chairman Mahfud MD told reporters at its headquarters in Kuningan, South Jakarta, that a court battle would harm its preparations for the 2004 general elections.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military Police gambling ring causes riot
Military Police gambling ring causes riot TANGERANG: About 200 angry gamblers attacked and destroyed Sgt. Maj. Jupri's house on Jl. Jati, Jatiuwung, Tangerang, on Tuesday night after the Military Police officer failed to pay off the winners in an illegal numbers racket that the Army personnel runs. Jupri, who operates the informal neighborhood lottery in his spare time, failed to pay the prize money on time to the winners who bet on number 7,440 on Sunday night.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen complain about double levies
Fishermen complain about double levies Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confusing articles in the law on Regional Administration and the absence of implementation guidelines have cost the country's fishing industry dearly, as its members have been forced to pay levies both to regional administrations and the central government.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workers
Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workers Eddy Purwanto, Consortium for the Defense of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Jakarta; Yos Soetiyoso, Institute for the Study and Development of Community Self-Support, Yogyakarta Problems related to Indonesian migrant workers continue to arise. It all started with our first five-year development plan when there was an oil boom at home. Many did not get a share of the development cake and had to try their luck abroad.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to speed up change
Pertamina to speed up change The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said on Wednesday that Pertamina was expected to become a limited liability company in early 2003, sooner than the expected November 2003. Baihaki said that the transformation process was part of government moves to liberalize the country's oil and gas sector. He said that Pertamina had launched a tender process to select an auditor to separate company and government assets.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floodwaters rise again in Tangerang
Floodwaters rise again in Tangerang Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Floods again hit Tangerang on Wednesday following heavy rains that drenched the city over the past two days. Part of the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road was also inundated with water levels reaching 30 centimeters near the Meruya toll gate, causing heavy traffic congestion in both directions.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood returns, victims back again to temporary shelters
Flood returns, victims back again to temporary shelters Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of Jakarta's flood victims, and in particular those living on the banks of Ciliwung River, were given no respite on Wednesday as floods returned to swamp their houses. The distressed, hopeless and exhausted faces of the victims said it all. "When will the floodwaters recede?
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m
Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m BANYUMAS, Central Java: A 43-year-old driver working for Bank Rakyat Indonesia's (BRI) Banjarnegara branch in Central Java was arrested on Tuesday after a 12-day manhunt after he fled with 600 million of customers' money. Banyumas police chief Sr. Comr. R. Nata Kesuma said that Suhartono, a resident of Wangon subdistrict in Banjarnegara regency, was arrested at his new house in Cianjur, West Java.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese style
Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese style Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar As the Year of the Horse arrived last Tuesday, thousands of Chinese residents flocked to Chinese temples across Bali hoping for blessings for the new year. The night was cloudy but the rain failed to eventuate. Some were disappointed as the Chinese believe rains on the Lunar New Year is a good sign that brings prosperity throughout the year.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Firms accused of damaging forests
Firms accused of damaging forests PALU, Central Sulawesi: Environmentalists have accused some plantation and forestry companies here of damaging hundreds of thousands of hectares of forests across Banggai regency. They said that most of the companies pretended to clear land for plantation by cutting down trees, but later logged them out, and abandoned the areas.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted
Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) has again hit a snag, with sudden opposition from inside the Cabinet. The opposition from State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie comes as the sale process reaches its final stage -- in selecting a winner from the four remaining bidders.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 x 8
4 x 8 Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes gajah 2 x 25 Desperate elephants attack villagers in North Sumatra Belawan 1 x 29 Navy battles crime off Medan kuli 2 x 30 Port laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam
Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Across from the bustling Batu Ampar port in Nagoya on Batam island one can often see the pristine skyscrapers of Singapore, which is only 20 kilometers away and reachable in 45 minutes by ferry. Perspiration glistens on the laborers' bodies. Perspiration from their daily arduous toil. This sweaty scene is in contrast with the sleek and chic passengers boarding and getting off the luxurious ferry nearby.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes
Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Dozens of activists blocked the entrance gate of Yogyakarta's provincial legislative council (DPRD) on Wednesday in a protest against two corruption scandals that they believe directly implicate local legislators.
Thu, 14 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcement most vital step for Maluku
Law enforcement most vital step for Maluku Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stricter law enforcement through the disarmament of militant groups from the two warring factions -- Muslim and Christian -- in the strife-torn province of Maluku is badly needed to help stop the three-year sectarian conflict in the area. Sociologist Ignas Kleden underlined the importance of stricter law enforcement because it constituted the key to the settlement of the conflicts.