Archive: 18 February 2002
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Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The 'futile' Paris Club
The 'futile' Paris Club The Paris Club way of debt settlement does not work. It only covers up the core issue of debt for a while, without solving it. The government's debts will just create a problem after the specified 20-year-period of delay is over. The government should 'push' creditors harder into granting more debt relief. It is necessary because, technically, the nation can no longer afford to repay its debts.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Newmont mining gives govt US$31.39m
Newmont mining gives govt US$31.39m JAKARTA: Copper and gold mining company PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) in Batu Hijau, Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara paid a total US$ 31.39 million in royalties to the Indonesian government from its first shipment in 1999 to fourth quarter of 2001, a spokesman said. Anton Susanto, NNT's public relations official was quoted by Antara as saying in a statement that the royalties were paid to the government through the Finance Ministry's accounts at the Central Bank.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Offline Browsing: A reasonably priced solution
Offline Browsing: A reasonably priced solution Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta In the U.S., people pay a flat rate of about US$20 per month for unlimited local phone calls in addition to another $20 per month for unfettered Internet access. No download limitations, no per-megabyte charges, no time limit. In Indonesia, on the other hand, we get the double whammy. Not only must we pay by-the- minute telephone charges, but the hourly Net costs as well.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas denounce Islamic sect in W. Java
Ulemas denounce Islamic sect in W. Java BANDUNG: The Forum of Indonesian Ulemas (FUUI) issued on Saturday a fatwa (religious instruction) against the existence of an Islamic sect in West Java, whose activities allegedly deviated from Islamic teachings. Speaking at a mass gathering in the Istiqomah mosque in Bandung, FUUI chairman Athian Ali contended that the activities of the religious sect occurred in the Ma'had al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu, West Java.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
China-RI direct flights on March 1
China-RI direct flights on March 1 JAKARTA: The government has decided to allow direct flights from China to Jakarta and Bali with the maiden voyages on the routes scheduled for March 1, Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said Saturday. Ardika was quoted by Antara as saying in Gianyar, Bali that the government decided to open the new routes to boost tourism and investment in the country. Ardika was in Bali to accompany visiting Croatian President Stepjan Mesic.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Theys: 8 x 4 lines
1. Theys: 8 x 4 lines Kopassus' compound in Jayapura examined 2. TKI: 24 x 2 lines Malaysian authorities unfair, inhumane: Deported workers
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Now, you can call your car, shut down its engine
Now, you can call your car, shut down its engine Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Why do we hate ordinary car alarm systems? Consider this common parking lot story: The driver of a brand new Infinity presses a button on his hand-held remote control. The car responds with a blink of its lights and a short shriek. He then heads toward the office building, enters the elevator and goes up to the 31st floor. Then, someone unintentionally slaps the car with their hand.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
New election watch established
New election watch established JAKARTA: A new non-governmental organization (NGO), the Gubernatorial Election Watch Committee (KP2G) was established on Sunday for the purpose of monitoring the gubernatorial election in October.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BIN performance comes under fire
BIN performance comes under fire Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono has had to bite his tongue for some time now, particularly after his revelation last December that a training camp run by a Muslim group linked to al-Qaeda had been found in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso sparked controversy.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Efficient place with image and reputation
Efficient place with image and reputation I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Every day Hardi Hadianto works from his rented house in the Setia Budi area in Central Jakarta, Deni Darmawan sells and promotes satellite transponders for an American satellite company from his home in Tangerang, and Shinta Sofyan works in Jakarta as a managing director of a Singapore-based software company. They all use virtual offices to create a corporate image in the marketplace.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most OPEC producers pumping over quota: MEES report
Most OPEC producers pumping over quota: MEES report Agencies, Dubai/Tehran Most members of the OPEC oil cartel are producing over quota, the Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) reports, noting that overall January output was more than one million barrels per day above target. Production by the 10 countries, excluding Iraq, dropped for the sixth consecutive month, falling by 960,000 bpd to 22.81 million bpd last month, according to Monday's edition of the industry newsletter.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese-Indonesians continue to suffer from discrimination
Chinese-Indonesians continue to suffer from discrimination Viva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite official freedom to celebrate their culture, Indonesians of Chinese descent continue to experience discrimination in political, business and social spheres. From the time their birth certificate is issued with a mandatory stamp denoting their ethnicity, Chinese-Indonesians are forced to prove their citizenship at many stages throughout their lives.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods kill four in C. Java, halt traffic on north coast line
Floods kill four in C. Java, halt traffic on north coast line Blontank Poer and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Purwokerto At least four people were killed and the main Surabaya-Semarang- Jakarta railroad through Central Java's north coast was cut on Sunday as more floods triggered by torrential rains devastated parts of Pekalongan and Batang regencies.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. hails RI antiterrorism bid
U.S. hails RI antiterrorism bid Anashtasya Emmanuelle and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States acknowledges Indonesia's effort in investigating al-Qaeda links in the country as part of the joint effort in combating international terrorism, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Saturday. During his American visit between Feb. 4 and Feb. 8, Hasyim briefed U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blue chip trading expected to boost Jakarta stock market
Blue chip trading expected to boost Jakarta stock market Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Active trading on blue chips shares will push the Jakarta Composite Index a bit higher this week to rebound further after experiencing its first drop of the year two weeks ago. Analysts predicted the increasing trend would continue throughout the week, testing the resistance level of 450-455 points.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political parties should donate
Political parties should donate From Media Indonesia In contrast to their promises during the last general election, political parties are not doing much to help the victims of the recent floods. It is pathetic to hear them say that even coming to the flooded locations and visiting the victims might be misinterpreted as a political campaign. If they are sincere in helping the poor, then they should be afraid of no one, except God, who knows the real truth.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ignoring public aspirations
Ignoring public aspirations From Kompas Amid the worsening economic, political, legal, cultural, educational situation in the country, the public have become sick and tired of the political elite's behavior. Many intellectuals who occupy government positions have simply ignored public aspirations. Where is the idealism they touted for in the past? Everything has been shattered and engulfed by their lust for power, wealth and other temptations.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri launches debit card
Bank Mandiri launches debit card JAKARTA: Giant state Bank Mandiri launched on Sunday a debit card facility as part of its efforts to stay ahead in the competitive retail banking sector. The bank's media statement said that the debit card facility, under the license of Master Card International, was first launched in Surabaya and Bandung, to be followed in other major cities and the final launching in Jakarta at the end of April.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
No matter where you are
No matter where you are Zatni Arbi Columnist Jakarta The word "virtual" is becoming more and more vague. We hear the word being used virtually every day. And, each time we hear the term "virtual office", we wonder what it means. Does it mean an office in the virtual world, or does it mean that we have an office that is virtual?
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor should be proactive
Governor should be proactive From Suara Karya Since the implementation of regional autonomy, each region has been playing an important role in handling crime, particularly in terms of the role of governors. We all know that crimes and violent acts have been on the increase because of the number of unemployed people and the limited employment opportunities as well as the slowdown in the country's economy.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. troops presence Taps for RP military?
U.S. troops presence Taps for RP military? Jose Ma. Mentelibano, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The debate on the provisions of the Balikatan exercises which are part and parcel of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) has distracted us from addressing the crux of the problem -- the Armed Forces of Philippines (AFP)'s inability to eliminate the dreaded Abu Sayyaf group after two continuous years of focused operations against it.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five to contest UGM rector election race
Five to contest UGM rector election race Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The first rectorial election of Yogyakarta's state Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is nearing the selection date with only five of the 13 candidates eligible to contest in the election. The five candidates will each present their leadership vision and mission before a number of former UGM rectors on Monday, two days before the university's academic senate convenes again to select three of them.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Next Jakarta governor should not be from military'
'Next Jakarta governor should not be from military' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post As a gubernatorial election nears in Jakarta, non-governmental organizations (NGO) rejected on Sunday the possibility of a governor with a military background being selected, saying this would betray the reform agenda.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Champion Febi defends Cigna Open tennis title
Champion Febi defends Cigna Open tennis title Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhiyanto successfully defended his Cigna Open title after defeating top seed Suwandi in the final at the Hilton Executive Club hardcourts here on Sunday. Febi won the match 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in an hour and a quarter, after play had been interrupted for around half an hour due to rain. "What a relief. I came here to play as well as possible. I had nothing to lose against Suwandi.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five candidates to contest UGM rector election race
Five candidates to contest UGM rector election race Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The first rectorial election of Yogyakarta's state Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is nearing the selection date with only five of the 13 candidates eligible to contest in the election scheduled for March 7.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retail sector economy prime mover
Retail sector economy prime mover Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the current strained economic conditions, the retail sector is expected to show resilience and keep growing on the back of strong consumer spending, thus keeping the country's economic wheels moving. Economists said that the retail sector would be the prime mover of the country's economic growth, pushing other sectors to grow as well.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Market (2 x 20)
1. Market (2 x 20) Blue chip trading expected to boost Jakarta stock market JP/12/stock 2. Wall (3 x 15) Wall Street divided over stock outlook
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Offline Browsing: A way to cut down on spiraling Internet costs
Offline Browsing: A way to cut down on spiraling Internet costs Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta In the U.S., people pay a flat rate of about US$20 per month for unlimited local phone calls in addition to another $20 per month for unfettered Internet access. No download limitations, no per-megabyte charges, no time limit. In Indonesia, on the other hand, we get the double whammy. Not only must we pay by-the- minute telephone charges, but the hourly Net costs as well.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Syafrie's appointment astounds militarymen, civilians alike
Syafrie's appointment astounds militarymen, civilians alike Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Criticism by the general public of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) human rights record may well not be over yet after TNI announced its latest reshuffle, including the promotion of former Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as TNI spokesperson.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kopassus' compound in Jayapura examined
Kopassus' compound in Jayapura examined R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A military police fact-finding team has inspected the compound of the Army's elite force (Kopassus) which has been accused of being involved in the murder of pro-independence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Dortheys Hiyo Eluay in November. The search, which lasted for two-and-a-half hours on Saturday morning, was conducted after 47 witnesses were summoned, 12 of whom were soldiers of the elite force.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local debt: Ways of getting the skeleton out of the closet
Local debt: Ways of getting the skeleton out of the closet Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Let the facts speak for themselves and one must concede the sorry state Indonesia is in when looking at its sovereign debt structure. This is US$129.7 billion in government debt, of which nearly half is made up of domestic bonds deeply locked inside the country's banking sector.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riau civil servants wear new uniforms
Riau civil servants wear new uniforms PEKANBARU, Riau: All civil servants in the provincial administration will be obliged to wear Malay traditional costumes, locally known as teluk belanga for men and kebaya for women, on Saturdays beginning Feb. 16. The secretary of the provincial administration, Arsyad Rahim, said here on Saturday that the policy was made in conjunction with the administration's policy of promoting Malay traditional attire.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes Atambua market
Fire razes Atambua market ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The fire that gutted Atambua market on Friday destroyed most of its basic supplies and wares, leaving East Timorese in Belu camps short of food. By Saturday morning, smoke was still billowing from the market known to locals as a cheap place to buy daily necessities. Belu police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Nender Yani said that his officers had sealed off the market area since the fire broke out, and were still investigating the incident.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. GOVERNOR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GOVERNOR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 NGOs: 'Jakarta Governor should not be from military' 2. CANAL: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Land acquisition problem could hamper flood canal project 3. SHELTER: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 38 Flood victims say life in shelters miserable
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
New summons for officers
New summons for officers JAKARTA: The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) will request the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to summons three military officers for questioning in connection to the Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II shootings. "We have prepared all necessary documentation, which is to be handed over to the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday," KPP HAM chief Albert Hasibuan said on Friday. The two of the three officers were identified as Lt.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood victims say life in temporary shelters miserable
Flood victims say life in temporary shelters miserable Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stepping into a temporary shelter in the Grogol area, Jelambar subdistrict, West Jakarta, is a depressing experience for most. It is not surprising, however, as thousands of flood victims had no other option but to hole up at the shelters as their houses have been unlivable for the better part of three weeks.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medan gets ready for U-17 ASEAN Cup
Medan gets ready for U-17 ASEAN Cup Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Indonesia soccer team under Dutch coach Jim Bryden is optimistic about the team's chances at the U-17 Southeast Asian Cup to be held at Teladan Stadium here from Tuesday. "I don't want to underestimate our opponents, but our six- month preparation is enough to overcome all challenges," Bryden told reporters.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8. * Painting Nave by French artist Josiane Jalans, KOI Gallery and Restaurant, Jl. Mahakam I/2, South Jakarta (Tel. 7222864), until Feb. 28. * Painting Goro-Goro Ugo Untoro, Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), until Feb. 24. * Painting by Fadjar Sidik, Mon Decor Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya no.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADB grants aids for Jambi road project
ADB grants aids for Jambi road project JAMBI: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided Rp 19.8 billion in loans for Jambi to finance road repairs in the province for the 2002 fiscal year. The repair work will be carried out along the highway between Muara Tembesi subdistrict via Sarolangun and Bangko to Sungai Penuh.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ruling drafted to safeguard domestic companies
Ruling drafted to safeguard domestic companies Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has completed the draft of a governmental regulation which aims to safeguard local manufacturers against competition resulting from an "unexpected" influx of imports.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Land price problem could hamper flood canal project
Land price problem could hamper flood canal project Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clearing land for the 23-kilometer East Flood Canal project to extend from Jatinegara in East Jakarta to Cilincing in North Jakarta will be a difficult process as the government and land owners have not yet reached an agreement on the land prices.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malnutrition another problem facing the poor
Malnutrition another problem facing the poor Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Nine-year-old Mahmud can only stare at the hospital room ceiling with empty eyes. His head looks bigger than it should be, his rib protrude and his stomach is extended. Both his hands and legs are stunted. Despite being treated at Tangerang General Hospital for almost a week, he is still weak and underweight. He only weighs 13 kilograms, which is not in proportion to his 120 cm height.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt declares 'Imlek' as national holiday
Govt declares 'Imlek' as national holiday Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After decades of waiting, Indonesians of Chinese descent rejoiced on Sunday when President Megawati Soekarnoputri announced that, beginning in 2003, the Lunar New Year, or Imlek as the Chinese new year is known here, would become an official national holiday. "I know many have asked for the Chinese New Year Imlek to be a national holiday.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most HIV/AIDS sufferers in N. Sulawesi male
Most HIV/AIDS sufferers in N. Sulawesi male MANADO, North Sulawesi: Some 14 of 18 AIDS and HIV sufferers in North Sulawesi are men. Lili Gerungan, chief of the local health office, said at a press conference here on Saturday that nine sufferers had tested positive for AIDS while nine others had tested positive for HIV.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Help from RI's friends: Takeuchi and Wolfowitz
Help from RI's friends: Takeuchi and Wolfowitz Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hosts a meeting with visiting U.S. President George W. Bush in Tokyo on Monday, two former ambassadors to Indonesia are expected to play important roles in the summit of the leaders of two most powerful economies in the world.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Airlines reluctant to raise ticket prices
Airlines reluctant to raise ticket prices Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the government has allowed domestic airlines to raise their economy class ticket prices on several routes up to 20 percent, several airlines appear to be reluctant to raise their prices any time soon. The airlines separately told The Jakarta Post over the weekend they were still busy reviewing their respective pricing policies in line with the government's new regulations.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Committee to defend consumers
Committee to defend consumers Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Jakarta Pity the Indonesian consumers of electricity, telephone and other public services because there is no one to defend them from arbitrary price hikes. The glaring injustice of the recent hike in telephone rates lies not in how the government had discounted all public objections of the policy but more on how the public had been blatantly excluded from the decision-making process.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/G03
JP/8/G03 JAKARTA: A non-governmental organization monitoring the country's judicial processes demanded on Saturday that the Attorney General's Office change the composition of its team of ad hoc prosecutors assigned to human rights trials to ensure that fair trials would take place.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
EU says Indonesia ties not changed by terror fears
EU says Indonesia ties not changed by terror fears Agencies, Jakarta European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said on Saturday the EU had not reviewed its trade policy with Indonesia despite fears the world's most populous Muslim nation might become a breeding ground for terrorist networks. "Apart from strengthening our political dialog (with Indonesia) ... nothing has changed dramatically," Lamy told Reuters during a whirlwind visit to Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
25 schools in Tangerang reopen
25 schools in Tangerang reopen TANGERANG: Twenty five schools in Tangerang municipality, Banten province, have resumed their classes following the floodwater receding, as it had inundated them for several days recently. Head of the municipality's Education and Culture Agency Nana Sukirna said on Friday that classes in the 25 schools -- 19 elementary schools (SDN) and six junior high schools (SLTP) -- had returned to normal.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati urged to cut back party role
Megawati urged to cut back party role Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trapped by conflicting interests, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is facing mounting pressure from her senior advisors to abandon her daily tasks with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and instead focus on her more important job of running the country.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Secreatariat for ASEAN, Japan NGOs
Secreatariat for ASEAN, Japan NGOs JAKARTA: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japanese NGOs have agreed to set up a joint secretariat in order to coordinate, monitor and evaluate programs for deprived children in the region.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suwandi to meet Febi in Cigna final
Suwandi to meet Febi in Cigna final Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Suwandi came back from a set down to beat Prima Simpati Aji 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the semifinals of the Rp 60 million (US$5,890) Cigna Open at the Hilton Executive Club Hardcourts here on Saturday. He will meet 2001 champion Febi Widhiyanto, who booked his finals spot at the expense of doubles partner Hendri Susilo Pramono with a 6-3, 6-4 win in the other match.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Age 'does not count' in picking military boss
Age 'does not count' in picking military boss The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Sunday that age did not matter in the selection of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief. Susilo said that it was quite a normal practice for the President to extend a candidate's service beyond his or her retirement date "when the country was in need".
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Man dies after rioting in Kalijodo
Man dies after rioting in Kalijodo JAKARTA: One man was killed and 46 other people were arrested following riots in the Kalijodo prostitution complex in North Jakarta on Saturday. A total of 26 houses were burned to the ground after two groups of thugs in the complex became involved in a brawl, which also led to the injury of a police officer. Sharp weapons, including knives, daggers and spears, were seized from the 46 people, including a woman named Ayun. The riots began at 1:30 a.m.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Sjafrie's return raises eyebrows 2
* Headlines: Sjafrie's return raises eyebrows 2 * Opinion: Committee needed to defend consumers 4 * City: Land sale may delay canal project 6 * Archipelago: Kopassus complex examined in Theys probe7 * National: Megawati urged to abandon party duties 8 * World: Death toll in Nepal attack rises 10 * Business: Ruling drafted to protect local companies 11 * Features: Asylum seekers await their fate 15 * Sports: Arsenal reaches FA Cup quarter-finals 20
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri launches debit card
Bank Mandiri launches debit card JAKARTA: Giant state Bank Mandiri launched on Sunday a debit card facility as part of its efforts to stay ahead in the competitive retail banking sector. The bank's media statement said that the debit card facility, under the license of Master Card International, was first launched in Surabaya and Bandung, to be followed in other major cities and the final launching in Jakarta at the end of April.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lest we forget
Lest we forget Almost four years have passed since the tragic deaths of four Trisakti University students which set off the string of events that led to the downfall of the authoritarian Soeharto regime and ushered in democratic reforms in Indonesia. In the wake of that shooting incident during a standoff between troops and student protesters in front of the university's campus in Jakarta, more than a thousand people were reportedly killed in the maelstrom of rioting that swept the capital city.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, February 18, 2002
TV Program: Monday, February 18, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Music 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 5:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 TV Drama TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Entertainment News 7:30 Cartoon 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parahyangan train
Parahyangan train From Media Indonesia At 5 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2002, my wife and child traveled by Parahyangan train from Bandung to Jakarta. Racing against time, my family had only obtained tickets at the normal price without reserved seats. Unfortunately, they were treated inhumanely aboard, being chased by a train's stewardess as if they were illegal passengers. Standing in a passageway of the train, they were asked to transfer to another carriage.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso, Suyudi admit poor response to flood problems
Sutiyoso, Suyudi admit poor response to flood problems Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso and Health Minister Achmad Suyudi acknowledged over the weekend that their subordinates were not responsive and professional enough to properly deal with the severe flooding which has wreaked havoc on much of the city over the last three weeks.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso shifts blame to subordinates
Sutiyoso shifts blame to subordinates Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso who is under fire for his administration's poor handling of the recent floods has blamed his subordinates, saying they were unresponsive and lacked the professionalism to deal properly with severe floods.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Diana withdraws from Fed Cup team
Diana withdraws from Fed Cup team Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Diana Julianto has pulled out of Indonesia's Federation Cup team, a move which may prompt Pelti, tennis's national governing body, to withdraw the team from the upcoming Cup competition in China. Diana's withdrawal from the team, which would have marked her international team debut, was revealed on Sunday on the sidelines of the Cigna Open finals.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'U.S. troops will free oppressed in RP'
'U.S. troops will free oppressed in RP' Reuters, Zamboanga, Philippines Only a few of these men are built like the steely warriors they are reputed to be. Most look like college freshmen while a few exude the air of university professors. But the elite U.S. Green Beret troops that arrived on the small Philippine island of Basilan on Sunday have been to some of the world's hottest flashpoints -- Somalia, Iraq, Haiti, Kosovo, Afghanistan -- carrying the battle cry: "Liberate the Oppressed".
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina expects assets to increase
Pertamina expects assets to increase Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina will see its assets increase in value from the current Rp 100 trillion (about US$9.8 billion) once asset valuation this year is completed, according to company finance director Ainun Naim. Ainun said last week that the increased asset value would be a consequence of the planned transfer of some oil refineries and other assets now in the hands of the government.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian authorities unfair, inhumane: Deported workers
Malaysian authorities unfair, inhumane: Deported workers Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjungpinang Deported Indonesian workers have condemned the Malaysian authorities for what they called unfair and inhumane treatment. They stressed that illegal Indonesian migrants were not "animals," but instead human beings who should be allowed lawful treatment in accordance with basic principles of human rights.
Mon, 18 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ruling drafted to safeguard domestic companies
Ruling drafted to safeguard domestic companies Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has completed the draft of a governmental regulation which aims to safeguard local manufacturers against competition resulting from an "unexpected" influx of imports.