Archive: 20 February 2002
78 articles found
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party leaders and state officials
Party leaders and state officials How to differentiate a state official from a party leader? The Vice President Hamzah Haz once issued a strong statement about the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. In the meantime, the Indonesian government remained soft in its stance. The U.S. reaction to Hamzah's statement then emerged. Hamzah argued his comments had been made in his capacity as the chairman of the United Development Party (PPP). Hamzah could make the argument.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslims protest 'halal' label
Muslims protest 'halal' label JAKARTA: The Muslim Consumers Foundation (YLKM) has threatened to file a class action lawsuit against the ministry of religious affairs if it goes ahead with its plan to label halal food with stickers. The foundation also called on the government to revoke Ministerial Decree No. 518/2001 on the use of stickers, saying the move would only burden consumers with higher prices for the products.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party leaders and state officials
Party leaders and state officials How to differentiate a state official from a party leader? The Vice President Hamzah Haz once issued a strong statement about the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. In the meantime, the Indonesian government remained soft in its stance. The U.S. reaction to Hamzah's statement then emerged. Hamzah argued his comments had been made in his capacity as the chairman of the United Development Party (PPP). Hamzah could make the argument.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts to probe smuggling scam
Pressure mounts to probe smuggling scam Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Amid increasing public outrage, authorities in Cirebon have agreed to fully investigate the failed attempt to smuggle luxury cars into Indonesia and allegations the customs department later unlawfully played a role in forwarding the items to a local businessman. Authorities met on Tuesday in response to a demonstration held by 200 supporters of several political parties who demanded the case be handled transparently.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Opponent of Semen Gresik sale gain new supporter
Opponent of Semen Gresik sale gain new supporter Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The labor union in the state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik gained the political support on Tuesday of the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Amien Rais, in its bid to foil the government's plan to sell a majority stake in the company to Mexico's cement giant, Cemex SA de CV.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Ignoring UNTAET writ will tarnish RI's image'
'Ignoring UNTAET writ will tarnish RI's image' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government had a moral obligation to surrender 17 military men and former militiamen to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), which had indicted them for alleged crimes against humanity in 1999, claimed a noted lawyer.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lampung NGOs threaten to urge mass protest against state budget
Lampung NGOs threaten to urge mass protest against state budget Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung An alliance of 36 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has threatened to call for a mass protest against the 2002 Lampung budget, which they say only benefits the local elite.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Korean brand shines in troubled times
South Korean brand shines in troubled times Sang-Hun Choe, Associated Press, Seoul Half of all South Korean consumers sit in front of Samsung television sets, keep food in Samsung refrigerators, chatter on Samsung cellphones and surf the Internet on Samsung computers, eyes glued to monitors bearing the same trademark. And they probably bought it all with Samsung credit cards.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pyongyang sees halo, Bush sees 'evil'
Pyongyang sees halo, Bush sees 'evil' Reuters, Seoul North Korean media reported on Tuesday the sighting of halos over the birthplace of its leader Kim Jong-il, trumpeting heavenly blessing for a state U.S. President George W. Bush has branded part of an "axis of evil". Kim marked his 60th birthday on Feb. 16 and the state-run Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) news agency has cranked out reports on "natural wonders" linked to the reclusive leader at the center of intense cult-worship.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Forex reserves down
Forex reserves down JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday that its foreign exchange reserves in the second week of February stood at US$27.80 million, down $234.2 million the previous week. The central bank did not disclose what caused the drop in forex reserves. Bank Indonesia also said that the amount of money in circulation on Feb. 15 stood at Rp 115.55 trillion, down Rp 1.78 trillion from the level on Feb. 7.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late
Asian currencies mostly down late Netty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies wobbled late Tuesday under the weight of the yen's retreat past the 133 yen threshold to the dollar. The fall in the region's currencies, however, continued to be muted when compared with the yen's descent. As long as the Japanese currency's decline is controlled, analysts don't expect a round of competitive devaluation in Asia given most of the region's encouraging economic fundamentals.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Construction expo to be held in March
Construction expo to be held in March JAKARTA: A three-day exhibition on building and construction materials will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center starting from March 29, the event organizer said in a statement on Tuesday. Panorama Convex said that the event, called the Renovation Expo, would be attended by design consultants and contractors, and display building materials and renovation-related goods and services.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls plan to help industries under IBRA
Govt mulls plan to help industries under IBRA Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is mulling over accelerating the recovery of a number of industries under the control of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), as part of a stimulus package for the private sector to help drive economic growth.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt bonds in BCA to be replaced by IBRA assets
Govt bonds in BCA to be replaced by IBRA assets Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is close to finalizing a mechanism to replace its recapitalization bonds in Bank Central Asia (BCA) by restructured asset loans under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), according to State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to decide on controversial debt plan by March: Minister
Govt to decide on controversial debt plan by March: Minister Agencies, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said Tuesday that he hopes the government will make a decision next month on a controversial plan to give former bank owners more time to repay billions of dollars to the government. "I'm hoping that maybe before the beginning of March we will have a decision," Dorodjatun told foreign correspondents at a luncheon.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Nearly all developers violate regulations'
'Nearly all developers violate regulations' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council announced on Tuesday that more than 90 percent of developers in the city have violated regulations, requiring them to set aside 40 percent of their space for public and social facilities. Deputy chairman of the council commission D for development affairs Ali Imran Hussein, urged the city administration to take legal action against the offending developers.
Wed, 20 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.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seeking a stance on Bush's 'Nixon streak'
Seeking a stance on Bush's 'Nixon streak' Jusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks against the U.S. has given President Bush a sense of purpose, mission and leadership. This follows a decade of uncertainty in U.S. policies and lost opportunities after the cold war has been won and the U.S. has become the world's only superpower.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Gibel --
2. Gibel -- History shows Indonesia needs new constitution 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni History shows RI needs new constitution Lambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb.
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Parents protest teacher layoff
Parents protest teacher layoff JAKARTA: Dozens of parents of pupils at Al Azhar school in Kemang, South Jakarta, demonstrated on Tuesday against the laying off of 11 teachers, along with some remaining school teachers who have also gone on strike. The teachers were laid off for demanding a salary hike, according to Eni, one of the protesters.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Student dies during Red Cross training
Student dies during Red Cross training MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: An 18-year old senior high school student, believed to have been drowned in the Batimurung Maros river, South Sulawesi on Monday, is still missing. A joint search and rescue team from the state-owned University of Hasanuddin, the local Red Cross and the police was still looking for Iswadi. Iswadi was taking part in a Red Cross training exercise.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Speak up about HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and hepatitis C
Speak up about HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and hepatitis C David Gordon, Director Yayasan Harapan Permata Hati Kita, Jakarta Do you really understand the severity of these words: drug abuse, drug addiction, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C? And do you understand the crisis we face in Indonesia today? Words, words, news, tragedy, terror and drama are such a common part of our everyday sojourn we hardly ever take time to stop, to reflect and consider whether we remember the meaning of the words we hear.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Paying for past sins
Paying for past sins For the millions of Indonesians who live in Jakarta and elsewhere in cities and villages along Java's north coast, the spells of rain that have started to lessen and shorten with the approach of March must be bringing a definite sense of relief. For them, few things that might have happened in the past few weeks, apart from the death of close friends or relatives, are likely to erase the memory of the suffering that the floods inflicted on them.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court to issue ruling on rights abuse summonses
Court to issue ruling on rights abuse summonses Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court will put to an end the controversy over the legitimacy of a rights commission when it issues a ruling on Thursday as to whether the commission can force a group of military and police generals to comply with summonses for questioning in connection with three high-profile incidents in 1998 and 1999.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts for Megawati to quit PDI Perjuangan chair
Pressure mounts for Megawati to quit PDI Perjuangan chair The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been urged to resign from her position as the chairperson of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in order to maintain the party's unity. Kamarudin Watubun, head of Papua's chapter of PDI Perjuangan, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the demand had nothing to do with loyalty, rather a need to keep the party solid.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 19
Rupiah Rates Feb. 19 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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2. DUIT ( 2 x 18
2. DUIT ( 2 x 18 Asian currencies mostly down late 3. GOLD ( 2 x 18) Europe gold softer on light selling 4. OPEC ( 1 x 28 OPEC head sees weak Q2 demand
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Jakarta flood begets malnourished babies 2
* Headlines: Jakarta flood begets malnourished babies 2 * Opinion: 'Nixon streak' in President George W. Bush 4 * City: Almost all developers violate regulations 6 * Archipelago: NGOs to protest against Lampung 2002 budget 7 * National: Indonesia in hot water over Lee's remarks 8 * World: Israel attacks Hamas office 10 * Business: Semen Gresik labor union gains new labor 11 * Features: Children's eyes need protection from the sun 15 * Sports: French ice dance duo sweeps to historic win 20
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega asked to pick younger officer as TNI chief
Mega asked to pick younger officer as TNI chief Viva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted military observer A. Hasnan Habib urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to appoint a younger officer to the post of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, saying the three current and one former chiefs of staff lacked the progressive outlook required to end TNI's dual political and military function.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nations form alliance to fight biopiracy
Nations form alliance to fight biopiracy Mark Stevenson, Associated Press, Mexico city China, Brazil, India and 9 other of the world's most "biodiverse" countries signed an alliance Monday to fight biopiracy and press for rules protecting their people's rights to genetic resources found on their land.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Istiqlal not to distribute meat to foundations
Istiqlal not to distribute meat to foundations Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The management of Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Central Jakarta revealed on Tuesday that it would not distribute free meat to foundations, institutions or mosques during Idul Adha (the Day of Sacrifice) to prevent the recurrence of a stampede, as happened last year. "We have decided to distribute the lion's share of the sacrificed meat on Friday only.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mizuho Bank vows to cut jobs
Mizuho Bank vows to cut jobs Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Mega Japanese lender Mizuho Bank said Tuesday it will close at least 100 branches in four years and slash jobs as it struggles to boost business and shake off troublesome bad loans. "We will start with about 560 branches. Our management plan states that we aim to reduce at least 100 branches," said a spokesman for Mizuho Holdings Inc., holding company for Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't expect too much: KPN
Don't expect too much: KPN JAKARTA: Head of the National Investigation Commission (KPN) Koesparmono Irsan said they could not do much to unravel the mystery behind the killing of Papua pro-independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay since they do not have official judicial or law enforcement authority. According to the presidential decree that constituted the commission, it can only look into the alleged crime and make a recommendation to the government.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Talk * Presentation on Why UK as a study destination at Study in UK Information Center Ubaya, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 21. Contact Ria or call 031-2981322. Fashion Show * Veuve Cliquot Dinner Fashion Show by designer Kiata Kwanda, Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234), Feb. 28. Museum * Empu Tantular Museum, Jl. Taman Mayangkara No. 6, Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retired colonel might be jailed
Retired colonel might be jailed TANGERANG: A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District Court on Monday to sentence a retired Army colonel to one year in prison on Monday for falsifying land and house ownership documents. Prosecutor Puji Raharjo said Col. (ret.) H.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen protest new fishing taxes
Fishermen protest new fishing taxes Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Thousands of fishermen in Central Java are slated to meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri later this week to demand her intervention in revoking two separate fishing taxes, which were brought into effect two months ago. They protested the two taxes, called the fishing vessel tax (PPP) and the fishing income tax (PHP).
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire causes major damage to yacht
Fire causes major damage to yacht JAKARTA: A Singaporean businessman's yacht moored at the Kalibaru Timur pier in North Jakarta caught fire early Tuesday. No casualties reported in the fire, which broke out at 3 a.m. Nine fire engines arrived at the scene an hour later. An spokesman of the North Jakarta Fire Department estimated material losses at Rp 500 million. It is not known what caused the fire, which seriously damaged most parts of the yacht, Surya. --Antara
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Banks must have at lease 12% CAR in 2002
Banks must have at lease 12% CAR in 2002 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia will raise the minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for banks to 12 percent this year from the current 8 percent level, according to a senior official at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). "The target of Bank Indonesia for 2002 is 12 percent," IBRA deputy chairman Soebowo Musa said on Tuesday. CAR is the ratio between a bank's capital and its risk- weighted assets.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
City loses infamous sex, gambling den
City loses infamous sex, gambling den Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The infamous Kalijodo prostitution and gambling complex in North Jakarta had become a lucrative spot for illegal profiteers, but it seems those days are gone, at least in Kalijodo. It was a "money machine" for Gondo, 43, a local resident who operated two gambling and prostitution parlors in the area.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party leaders and state officials
Party leaders and state officials How to differentiate a state official from a party leader? The Vice President Hamzah Haz once issued a strong statement about the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. In the meantime, the Indonesian government remained soft in its stance. The U.S. reaction to Hamzah's statement then emerged. Hamzah argued his comments had been made in his capacity as the chairman of the United Development Party (PPP). Hamzah could make the argument.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Traffic jams block northern Central Java roads
Traffic jams block northern Central Java roads Tarko Sudiarno and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Batang/Kudus Devastating floods have destroyed the main roads linking Semarang and Surabaya along the north coast of Central Java, causing severe traffic congestion in several regencies in the province. Many large deep holes were found in the streets in Semarang, Demak, Kudus and Pati that had been inundated by flooding over the last three weeks.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why aren't local 'warung' being trated seriously?
Why aren't local 'warung' being trated seriously? Aida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta Have you ever heard comments or read reviews written by oh-so- mighty food critics about the cuisine of Indonesian's traditional eating establishments known as warung? Some smart comments credited chicken satay as "very nice" and orange squash as "fresh", of course.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police worried about displaced thugs, sex workers
Police worried about displaced thugs, sex workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police fear the city administration's abrupt decision to close the Kalijodo prostitution and gambling complex in North Jakarta may increase the crime rate in the area as the government has not made efforts to provide alternative employment for the thugs and sex workers operating there.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL sticks to its labor policy despite plea by RI
KL sticks to its labor policy despite plea by RI M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tuesday rejected a plea by Jakarta that it reconsider a decision to cut down the number of Indonesian workers in the country because of recent riots. Malaysia would stick to its new policy of employing Indonesians only as maids and plantation workers, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese-Indonesians can now serve the country better
Chinese-Indonesians can now serve the country better In front of Indonesians of Chinese descent during Imlek (Chinese New Year) celebrations in Jakarta last Sunday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said: "For the sake of solidarity of the nation, I hereby declare Imlek a national holiday." Her announcement was greeted by an ovation by around 2,000 Chinese-Indonesians attending the event.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese women protest extortion, corruption cases
Acehnese women protest extortion, corruption cases Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh In a rare event in war-torn Aceh, more than 40 traders, all women, held a protest march in Banda Aceh against extortion and the local administration's corruption of government subsidies. The protesters marched from near the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque to the governor's office holding banners protesting the blackmailing of small-scale traders in traditional markets.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police crack down on weapons in NTB
Police crack down on weapons in NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Dompu district police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Revianto claimed here on Tuesday that local community members supported his plans to crack down on home-made weapons and guns. He said it was necessary to maintain peace and order in the town. Revianto added that the circulation of home-made weapons such as spears and guns had reached alarming levels here and were frequently used during mass brawls and street rallies.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of hot spots found in Sumatra
Hundreds of hot spots found in Sumatra M. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Haze from forest and bush fires has begun once again to blanket parts of Riau, Jambi and North Sumatra provinces over the last two weeks with hundreds of hot spots already detected. Local authorities said on Tuesday that based on satellite monitoring by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Forest Fire Prevention Control Project, at least 222 hot spots had been found throughout Riau.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to revise bill on money laundering
Government to revise bill on money laundering Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to revise the bill on money laundering it submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) in June 2001 in order to widen its scope and fall more into line with international efforts to halt the flow of funds to terrorist groups, an official has said.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot two Medan drug dealers
Police shoot two Medan drug dealers MEDAN, North Sumatra: Police shot and wounded two suspected cannabis traffickers in a raid in the North Sumatra capital of Medan on Monday evening and confiscated four kilograms of dried cannabis. Acting on a tip-off from local residents, the police stormed a house suspected of being used to distribute the drug to other provinces.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies
Foreign Affairs Ministry clarifies Your article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 18, entitled Help from RI's friends: Takeuchi and Wolfowitz stated that: "It is disappointing that Megawati's advisors, such as Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda, did little to express their pleasure with Takeuchi's promotion. "Only Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih and his Japanese wife, Mihoko, attended the ambassador's farewell reception last Wednesday," the article continued.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Lampung: 20 x 2 lines Lampung NGOs threaten to urge mass protest against budget 2. Cirebon: 12 x 3 lines Pressure mounts to probe smuggling scam Acehnese women protest extortion, corruption 4. Nelayan: 16 x 2 lines Fishermen protest new fishing taxes
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Explosives charges on Al-Ghozi dropped
Explosives charges on Al-Ghozi dropped Oliver Teves, Associated Press, Manila Philippine Department of Justice prosecutors have dismissed charges of illegal possession of explosives against an Indonesian man linked to the al-Qaida terror network because police failed to present the evidence, according to documents obtained Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia refuses to change labor policy despite plea by Indonesia
Malaysia refuses to change labor policy despite plea by Indonesia M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tuesday rejected a plea by Jakarta that it reconsider a decision to cut down the number of Indonesian workers in the country because of recent riots. Malaysia would stick to its new policy of employing Indonesians only as maids and plantation workers, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lesson from the Timor Gap
Lesson from the Timor Gap What is visualized as a lesson from the Timor Gap on the part of Indonesia is the fact that what was once acclaimed a diplomatic gain but later turned out to be a liability imposing a troublesome burden to Indonesia. The Jakarta Post of Feb. 16 carried a report titled Indonesia to discuss the Timor Gap with Australia and East Timor.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to closer cooperation against terrorism
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to closer cooperation against terrorism Sean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to improve exchanges of information to counter the growing threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia. Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told reporters after meeting his Indonesian counterpart, Hassan Wirayuda, that officials from both countries had "acknowledged the problem" of terrorism.
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LG launches new cell phone
LG launches new cell phone JAKARTA: Electronics manufacturer LG Indonesia launched on Tuesday its latest cell phone, the LG-510W, which is just 19.5 mm thick and weighs no more than 79 grams. "The LG-510W is the world's thinnest mobile phone," said LG Indonesia president Young Ha Kim. "We are aiming for a 10 percent share of the high-end of the mobile phone market...," he added. The statement announced that the LG-510W had a large screen, downloadable ring tones and could send long messages.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs new constituion
Indonesia needs new constituion Lambert J. Giebels, Historian, Breda, The Netherlands If one wishes to solve present constitutional problems, as was the aim of a panel discussion organized by The Jakarta Post at the end of last year, one has to look into the past where those problems are rooted. The designer of the 1945 Constitution, professor Soepomo, based his draft on a fascistic concept of the state.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso owns a villa in Puncak
Sutiyoso owns a villa in Puncak Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso probably feels a bit reluctant to deplore any further the development of villas in mountainous Puncak resort, Bogor, which were believed to have contributed to the recent floods in the city, after he was "caught red handed" owning a villa himself. As his face turned a shade of red, Sutiyoso admitted on Tuesday that he bought the villa cheaply when he was the Bogor Military Resort Commander in 1994.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bika Ambon', the hotcake of Medan
'Bika Ambon', the hotcake of Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A woman hurriedly gets off a tourist bus to enter a store, Ratna. Once inside, she orders three pans of yellowish cake. "Please wrap them neatly because I want to take them to Malaysia," she says. Within three minutes, the cakes are all wrapped and ready. That is an everyday sight in Jl. Mojopahit in Medan, a popular street for those wanting to buy the city's well-known cake, bika Ambon.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nine policemen fired in Kendari
Nine policemen fired in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Indarto dishonorably discharged on Tuesday nine of his officers for involvement in various crimes, including murder, drug abuse and desertion. Some of the dismissed personnel were also found guilty of having more than one wife. In a ceremony held to mark their official discharge, Indarto stripped the police insignia from the uniforms of the seven policemen.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to slash employee numbers
Pertamina to slash employee numbers Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina plans to slash its work force by more than a third despite the company recognizing the "drastic step" would have a high social cost, a senior executive says. Pertamina upstream director Iin Arifin Takhyan said on Tuesday that 10,000 jobs would go, reducing the workforce to 16,000.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sleeping' policemen
'Sleeping' policemen Mr. D. Chandramouli strikes an enlightening, amusing note about his first encounter with the Indonesian language in his "By the Way" column in The Jakarta Post of Sunday, Feb. 17. There are some points, however, which I think need some additional attention. The first is the Indonesian phrase polisi tidur, or sleeping policemen. The equivalent in my Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English of 1980 describes an "esp. CarE.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Opposition grows against revision of autonomy law
Opposition grows against revision of autonomy law Annastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's controversial plan to revise Law No. 22/1999 on Regional Administration met a new challenge on Tuesday when the National Awakening Party's legislative faction said it would oppose any move to revise the Autonomy Law that took effect in January 2001.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-MAS shareholder faces charges
Ex-MAS shareholder faces charges Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's debt-ridden national airline has confirmed lodging a police report against former top officials over alleged management irregularities. The report amounts to the first step in a legal process leading to investigation by police and is the latest in a series of controversies bedeviling Malaysia Airline System, or MAS.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI in hot water over Lee's remarks
RI in hot water over Lee's remarks Yogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking clarification from and blaming Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew for talking to the media, after he alleged that regional terrorist leaders were still operating in Indonesia.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
MUI slams TV 'porn'
MUI slams TV 'porn' JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) expressed concern on Tuesday over the use of provocative material on television and in print publications. MUI also urged concerned owners of television stations and publishing companies to stop exploiting sexuality to prevent moral decadence among the country's younger generations, Antara reported on Tuesday. MUI identified a number of television programs and magazines that it thought promoted sexuality.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police wants Maluku civil emergency lifted
Police wants Maluku civil emergency lifted Yogita Tahilramani and Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon The National Police have suggested that President Megawati Soekarnoputri lift the civilian state of emergency in the strife- torn provinces of Maluku and North Maluku. The state of emergency have been in effect in the two provinces for nearly two years now. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday that a formal request would be made soon.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese women traders protest illegal levies
Acehnese women traders protest illegal levies Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh In a rare event in war-torn Aceh, more than 40 traders, all women, held a protest march in Banda Aceh against extortion and the local administration's corruption of government subsidies. The protesters marched from near the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque to the governor's office holding banners protesting the blackmailing of small-scale traders in traditional markets.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, Marubeni reach deal on Chandra Asri's debt
Govt, Marubeni reach deal on Chandra Asri's debt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and Japan's Marubeni Corp. have clinched a deal on the restructuring of US$1.2 billion debt owed by petrochemical firm Chandra Asri, according to a senior government official. "The deal will be signed tomorrow (today)," secretary of the Financial Sector Policy Committee Syafruddin Temenggung said on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods delay Junior Grand Prix chess finals
Floods delay Junior Grand Prix chess finals Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent floods have delayed the National Junior Grand Prix chess finals, initially scheduled for this month. The tournament was to have commenced last Saturday and been underway until Tuesday at the Utut Adianto Chess School (SCUA) in Bekasi, an eastern suburb of Jakarta. The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) will use the tournament, now re-scheduled from March 8 to March 12, to scout for chess talent.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta big flood begets thousands malnourished babies
Jakarta big flood begets thousands malnourished babies Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Her mother tried to cajole her, but the emaciated six-month- old baby girl showed almost no response. She just lay quietly on the floor -- too quiet for a baby of her age. Rina, the baby, who only weighs six kilograms, is a victim of the flood that paralyzed almost all parts of the city recently.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, February 20, 2002)
Pick of the Flicks (for Wednesday, February 20, 2002) .TB3.10" 3.90" 4.70" 5.50" Hollywood KC (Tel. 5256351) Ocean's Eleven 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Lord of the Rings 14:15 17:30 20:45 Serendipity 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Kabhie Khusi Khabie Gham 16:00 20:00 Last Castle 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Senayan (Tel.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina still to market LNG
Pertamina still to market LNG Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will maintain the role of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina in marketing the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) overseas, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Director general of oil and gas Rachmat Sudibyo said on Tuesday that Pertamina was reliable and in a much better position to market the country's LNG.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riverbank face relocation
Riverbank face relocation JAKARTA: The government was planning to resettle people who were currently residing along riverbank areas in Jakarta, Minister for Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Monday. He said that the people would be relocated to places close to their current homes. But it is not clear when the plan can be carried out. "We are still in the process of finding appropriate sites.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Respecting other religions
Respecting other religions Around the time of the Lunar New Year or Imlek, television stations aired a number of Chinese-themed programs and serials, and the print media published articles on Chinese dress, food, etc. To top it off, the government has announced that Imlek will be a national holiday. This clearly indicates that indigenous Indonesians have never been against the Chinese and that their culture has long been considered to enrich the local culture.