Archive: 21 February 2002
72 articles found
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two die in Batam riot
Two die in Batam riot Batam riot claims two lives Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam Two men were killed in rioting involving 100 members of the Barisan Brigade youth organization at a major taxi stand in Batamindo Industrial Estate at Mukakuning on Batam island on Tuesday night. The victims were identified as Gomgom Nadapdap, 35, a food vendor, and Gotma Sihombing, 24, a taxi middle man. Head of the Barelang Police station Sr. Comr.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Indonesia struggles with its own war on terror or Indonesia battles with its own home-grown terror Peter Milne Managing editor of the Van Zorge Report Jakarta 2. Star -- Ikim strides confidently into new decade 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Ikim strides confidently into new decade Rosliwaty Ramly The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls for closure of Terminal III: Minister of Manpower
Minister calls for closure of Terminal III: Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea wants to close down Terminal III at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. He said the terminal, which was set up to accommodate returning Indonesian migrant workers, had become a hotbed of extortion. "The airport is like a state within a state, we just can't control it," Jacob said, as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
New debt restructuring scheme for SMEs out in March
New debt restructuring scheme for SMEs out in March The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to snags in recovering some Rp 39 trillion (about US$3.8 billion) of debts from small and midsize enterprises (SMEs), the government is drafting a new debt restructuring scheme for SMEs due out by the end of March. The new plan could see SME debtors get a 100 percent cut on interest and penalty payments, and possibly a 50 percent debt reduction.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Strong winds badly affect water sports
Strong winds badly affect water sports I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The torrential rains and the strong winds which have been affecting Bali since early this month have badly affected the province's tourism industry, particularly the marine and water sports sector. The bad weather has been partly caused by two tropical cyclones, Chris and Claudia, which emerged in the northern part of Australia in the early part and the middle of February.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP/13/caption Sharp Yasonta Indonesia THREE MILLION UNITS: President of Sharp Corporation of Japan K. Machida (center) cuts a ribbon to celebrate production of the three-millionth Sharp color television in Indonesia. Also cutting the ribbon are president director of PT Sharp Yasonta Indonesia Okunaka (right), president commissioner Martua R. Panggabean (second right), director Takayanagi (left) and corporate director and group deputy general manager T. Tajima (second left).
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to unite in fight against terrorism
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to unite in fight against terrorism Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Wednesday to cooperate more closely to combat regional terror networks as Jakarta sent its top detective to Kuala Lumpur for talks. The agreement on fighting terrorism came at a two-day meeting of the Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Commission, a senior official told Agence France-Presse on condition of anonymity.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI textile exports set to increase
RI textile exports set to increase The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) said on Wednesday that export revenue from textiles this year would increase to US$8 billion from $7.6 billion last year.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Student gang leader nabbed
Student gang leader nabbed TANGERANG: Batu Ceper police has arrested a student who led a gang that committed a series of robberies on bus passengers to fund drug, liquor and prostitute appetites. Batu Ceper subprecinct police chief Insp. Endro Subagio identified the suspect as Djoko Haryanto, 19, who is in the third year of Cengkareng Griya Putra senior technical high school.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 20
Rupiah Rates Feb. 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam rioting claims two lives
Batam rioting claims two lives Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Two men were killed in rioting involving 100 members of the Barisan Brigade youth organization at a major taxi stand in Batamindo Industrial Estate at Mukakuning on Batam island on Tuesday night. The victims were identified as Gomgom Nadapdap, 35, a food vendor, and Gotma Sihombing, 24, a taxi middle man. Head of the Barelang Police station Sr. Comr.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protests greet Bush amid tight S. Korean security
Protests greet Bush amid tight S. Korean security Paul Eckert, Reuters, Seoul South Korea's capital bristled with 20,000 riot police on Wednesday as U.S. President George W. Bush met President Kim Dae- jung for talks on security and took a look into North Korea, which he has called part of an "axis of evil". With leftist activists staging all-day protests against Bush's tough stance on North Korea, the U.S.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
British host security meeting
British host security meeting THAILAND: Britain has launched a week-long conference here to encourage Southeast Asian participation in international peacekeeping, a spokesman said on Wednesday. Exercise Blue Elephant 2002 has drawn together some 50 government, police and military officials along with aid workers at Bangkok's Peninsula Hotel for role-playing games to promote the sharing of security techniques.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
All citizens required to get social insurance
All citizens required to get social insurance Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the drafting of a bill on social security insurance, which will oblige all citizens to participate in the scheme, starting from 2003. The draft was presented to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday by Yaumil Agoes Achir, who heads the team that drew up the bill.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rice for the poor stolen
Rice for the poor stolen JAKARTA: Local logistics depot officials were summoned by Bogor City Council on Wednesday in connection with the alleged theft of cheap rice for the poor. "Just what happened in Rumpin district, Bogor regency? The rice packages for the poor, which should be 20 kilograms each, weigh only 18 kilograms to 19 kilograms," chairman of council Commission B on economic affairs Suryo Winarno said.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah wades into Autonomy Law debate
Hamzah wades into Autonomy Law debate Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called for immediate action on Wednesday to speed up investments in the mining sector so as to help the country break out of the prolonged economic crisis.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Woman gets four years jail term for illegal firearms possession
Woman gets four years jail term for illegal firearms possession Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A close friend of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra was sentenced to four years in jail for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Defendant Hetty Siti Hartika, 39, burst into tears when presiding judge Musa Simatupang read out the verdict on Wednesday at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Luxury villas haven't paid taxes
Luxury villas haven't paid taxes BOGOR: Thousands of luxury villas in the mountainous resort of Puncak have not yet paid last year's land and building taxes, totaling Rp 5.5 billion. Head of financial and regional asset control agency of the Bogor regency Ferry Suparman said Wednesday that only 40 percent of villas in Ciawi, Megamendung and Cisarua districts, had paid the tax. Ironically, he said, most of those who had not paid the taxes were wealthy owners of luxury villas.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcement needed to save forests
Law enforcement needed to save forests BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The law must be enforced to help preserve protected forests and national parks in the province, says a local official. Edi Suryadi, chief of the local forestry office, said deforestation in protected forests and national parks in the province would continue unless the law was enforced.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government officials show disinterest in flood hearing
Government officials show disinterest in flood hearing Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods that have plagued Jakarta for the past three weeks have claimed more than 30 lives and forced more than 380,000 people to take refuge. However, the magnitude of the recent disaster was not reflected in a hearing between the government and the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Three governors -- Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, West Java Governor R.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Kupang: 10 x 4 lines NTT budget ignites strong protests 3. Batam: 24 x 1 line: Two die in Batam rioting 4. Bali: 24 x 2 lines Torrential rain, strong winds badly affect Bali's water sports
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: Sharp Sharp Yasonta Indonesia THREE MILLION UNITS: President of Sharp Corporation of Japan K. Machida (center) cuts a ribbon to celebrate production of the three-millionth Sharp color television in Indonesia. Also cutting the ribbon are president director of PT Sharp Yasonta Indonesia Okunaka (right), president commissioner Martua R. Panggabean (second right), director Takayanagi (left) and corporate director and group deputy general manager T. Tajima (second left).
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indosat's 2001 unaudited net income declines to 10.8%
Indosat's 2001 unaudited net income declines to 10.8% State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat Tbk said its 2001 consolidated unaudited net income dropped by 10.8 percent to Rp 1.46 trillion (US$143.7 million) from Rp 1.64 trillion in 2000, citing higher growth in operating expenses.
Thu, 21 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.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Master Plan made to justify violations
Master Plan made to justify violations Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's 1999 Master Plan was created to justify the development of housing complexes in green areas by circumventing the 1985-2005 Master Plan, which specifically prohibited such development, environmental activists have said.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to quiz ex mining ministers
House to quiz ex mining ministers JAKARTA: A House of Representatives special inquiry team investigating corruption allegations in state-owned oil company Pertamina will summon a number of former mines and energy ministers to explain the policies they introduced when they were still in office.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia may import rice from India
Indonesia may import rice from India Reuters, New Delhi Indonesia is considering rice imports from India in hopes that the world's largest edible oil consumer will reduce import duties and buy more of its palm oil, the country's trade minister said on Wednesday. "At this moment we are already buying Indian wheat. We are looking at the possibility of rice," Indonesian Trade Minister Rini Sowandi told reporters.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Tpt (1 x 30)
1. Tpt (1 x 30) RI textile exports set to increase 2. Duit (2 x 24) Most Asian currencies up, Taiwan unit in lone drop 3. Indosat (2 x 18) Indosat's net income drops by 11 percent
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tracing Balinese pre-historic life and religion at Goa Raja
Tracing Balinese pre-historic life and religion at Goa Raja Ananta Wijaya, Contributor, Karang Asem, Bali Nineteen Hindu Pedanda high priests from all over Bali had gathered to jointly chair a rare religious ritual at Pura Goa Raja, one of 18 places of worship at Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple for Balinese Hindus, near Karang Asem, some 100 km east of Denpasar. The priests walked around the Goa Raja temple while humming religious chants to pray for world peace.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
On waste management
On waste management What President Megawati Soekarnoputri said during a Cabinet meeting on Feb. 11 should be followed up. The sort of government officials who always provide positive reports and sometimes manipulate data and information illustrate the poor quality of human resources in the bureaucracy. We must act together to improve this very bad habit using a method that we can call "waste management".
Thu, 21 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, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Awair to temporarily suspend flight operation
Awair to temporarily suspend flight operation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citing tight competition, the management of private aviation company PT Awair International announced it would temporarily suspend its commercial flight operations starting March 8. The company said in a release on Wednesday that it would temporarily stop service on the Jakarta-Denpasar, Jakarta- Surabaya and Jakarta-Medan routes and would resume operations on June 1 possibly with new routes.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
House endorses 10 bills on setting up of 22 new regencies nationwide
House endorses 10 bills on setting up of 22 new regencies nationwide Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed on Wednesday 10 bills on the establishment of 22 new regencies in eight provinces throughout the country. Speaking to legislators after the endorsement, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said that the administration of the new regencies would be headed by an official to be appointed later by the respective governor.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Pilgrims flock into Mina at start of haj 3
* Headlines: Pilgrims flock into Mina at start of haj 3 * Opinion: Save unnecessary victims of Koizumi's reforms5 * City: Officials show disinterest in flood hearing6 * Archipelago: Two killed in latest attacks in Yogyakarta 7 * National: All citizens required to get social security 8 * World: Protests greet Bush in South Korea 10 * Business: BCA employees to strike if sale plan proceeds 11 * Features: Balinese Tjandri to the fore as puppet master15 * Sports: Two more golds for U.S.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fewer cattle to be sacrificed by Jakartans
Fewer cattle to be sacrificed by Jakartans Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration predicted on Wednesday that the demand for cattle and goats, for the Islamic Day of Sacrifice (Idul Adha) this Friday would decrease by 30 percent due to the recent floods. President of city-owned slaughter house PD Dharma Jaya Prabowo Moenirman said people had opted to use their money to repair their damaged houses rather than buy cattle for slaughter.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dutch Ceramics exhibition in town
Dutch Ceramics exhibition in town JAKARTA: Ceramics lovers in the capital will be able to appreciate the excellent work of four Dutch artists Harmen Brethouwer, Johan van Loon, Leen Quist and Piet Stockmans at the Ceramics and Porcelain Exhibition at the Erasmus Huis on Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. S3, South Jakarta. The exhibition will also feature ceramic and porcelain sculptures made by Nicolas Dings, Gert Germeraad and Heringa van Kalsbeek. Artist Pauline Wiertz combines objects and sculpture.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor hero seen in presidential race
E. Timor hero seen in presidential race Reuters, Dili, East Timor East Timor independence hero Xanana Gusmao, who has said he has no political ambitions, will likely run in the tiny territory's first presidential election, the foreign minister said. The deadline for candidates is only days away but Jose Ramos Horta told Reuters he was confident Gusmao, widely seen as the natural choice for president, would declare his interest in the April 14 vote.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Debt extension plan will prolong IBRA's mandate'
'Debt extension plan will prolong IBRA's mandate' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversial policy of the powerful Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) to ease the repayment terms for the huge debts owed by former bank owners implies that the life of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) would have to be extended for at least another six years, according to State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie. "The decision of the FSPC ...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
CGI review positive ahead of Paris Club meeting
CGI review positive ahead of Paris Club meeting Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A meeting of representatives from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) painted an upbeat picture of the Indonesian economy, which may well add oil to the machinery during debt rescheduling talks with the Paris Club of creditor nations.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's other war on terror
Indonesia's other war on terror Peter Milne Managing editor of the Van Zorge Report Jakarta As the American "War on Terror" moves from its first to second stage, Indonesia is once again under the international spotlight- this time for purportedly not doing enough to track down possible terrorist cells in the country.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citibank clarifies
Citibank clarifies In response to Citibank response so slow published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 8, 2002 by Ms. Herlina Feriyani, we would like to clarify. Written in Citibank's Directory of Services under the clause "Stolen Card", it is stated that all billing transactions prior to reporting the lost card to Citibank shall be the cardholder's sole responsibility. On the other hand, all transactions made after Citibank has received a report of the lost card shall be the bank's responsibility.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ROBOH: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9
1. ROBOH: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Building collapses, injures motorist 2. BOPUNCUR: 55 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Government officials show disinterest in flood hearing 3. MASTERPLAN: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 1999 Master Plan made to justify violations 4. RPH: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 49 Less cattle to be slaughtered due to floods JP/6/HEWAN Jakartans opt to repair homes rather than sacrifice cattle (1x45.5)
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Haze turns day into night in parts of Riau
Haze turns day into night in parts of Riau M. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Haze from forest fires, that have been raging in several parts of Sumatra, thickened over Riau's provincial capital, Pekanbaru, on Wednesday, where day turned into a virtual night, forcing many people to wear face masks in order to breathe. The sun's rays were unable to penetrate the thick smoke, which blanketed the city most of the day.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
I'm serious with plan to quit: Amien
I'm serious with plan to quit: Amien JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais said on Wednesday that he was serious about his plan to resign as chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), saying that a public official could not boost his or her productivity if he or she held several positions. "I am serious about my plan (to quit as party chairman)," Amien told reporters on Wednesday, admitting that the move would spark controversy among party members.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Khofifah, Maria Ulfah opt to quit politics
Khofifah, Maria Ulfah opt to quit politics A'an Suryana and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former state minister of womens' empowerment Khofifah Indar Parawansa opted on Wednesday to leave politics as a consequence of a new Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruling that bans its executives from holding positions in other organizations, including political organizations.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Businessman eyes hosting Tyson-Lewis bout here
Businessman eyes hosting Tyson-Lewis bout here Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Few would ever have thought the words "Indonesia" and "Mike Tyson" would ever have been mentioned in the same breath, but if a local entrepreneur has his way the capital could be the venue for the Tyson-Lennox Lewis fight. Businessman Ron Muller, known among other things for his Putt- Putt Golf and Games center here, is bidding to bring the heavyweight championship fight between the two titans to Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL, Jakarta agree to unite in fight against terrorism
KL, Jakarta agree to unite in fight against terrorism Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Wednesday to cooperate more closely to combat regional terror networks as Jakarta sent its top detective to Kuala Lumpur for talks. The agreement on fighting terrorism came at a two-day meeting of the Malaysia-Indonesia Joint Commission, a senior official told Agence France-Presse on condition of anonymity.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate down to 16.90%
SBI rate down to 16.90% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 16.90 percent at the weekly auction on Wednesday, from 16.92 percent last week. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 21 trillion (about US$2 billion) in bids at the auction, or 72.6 percent of total bids. The benchmark interest rate has been on a declining trend over the past several weeks. The interest rate was near the 18 percent level late last year.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan helps displaced Indonesians
Japan helps displaced Indonesians JAKARTA: Japan has agreed to provide US$ 2.4 million under its Trust Fund for Human Security program to support the relocation of internally displaced people in Maluku, North Maluku and Aceh. The funds, which are part of a $10 million sum pledged by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to President Megawati Soekarnoputri recently, will be used to finance economic revival schemes and education programs in the three provinces.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI slams Lee over terrorist remarks
RI slams Lee over terrorist remarks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia reproached Singapore on Wednesday over Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's remarks that terrorist leaders were roaming free here, warning that the comments were unnecessary and could harm bilateral relations. Officials here made it clear that Indonesia would not employ draconian measures to summarily arrest and detain individuals based on suspicion alone.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia holds Indonesia to draw
Cambodia holds Indonesia to draw Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan After an opening triumphant run over Thailand, Indonesia appeared to put in a shaky performance on the second day of the ASEAN U-17 Soccer Championship, as the host was held to a goalless draw by Cambodia in Medan, North Sumatra, on Wednesday. During the rain-drenched match, both teams were locked into a fierce battle, but referee Vo Minh Tri produced only one yellow card to Ieng Kayarith of Cambodia.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BCA workers to strike if sale plan proceeds
BCA workers to strike if sale plan proceeds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 80 percent of Bank Central Asia (BCA) employees will stage a massive strike if the government goes ahead with its plan to sell a majority stake in the bank to a new strategic investor, according to an official of the BCA labor union. "We are committed to staging a massive strike.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ikim strides confidently into new decade
Ikim strides confidently into new decade Rosliwaty Ramly, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Today the Malaysian Institute of Islamic Understanding (Ikim), a think tank that enhances Islamic understanding among Muslims and non-Muslims, enters the second decade of its establishment -- well aware of what it has to focus on from now.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ni Nyoman Tjandri works her ways as puppet master
Ni Nyoman Tjandri works her ways as puppet master Tri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Gianyar Ni Nyoman Tjandri was once an accomplished classical Balinese dancer before she landed on the puppetry stage as one of the few female puppet masters in Indonesia. Tjandri never dreamed of becoming a dalang, or puppet master. By the time she was seven years old, Tjandri had already mastered numerous Balinese dances, including the two most difficult ones -- the baris and legong Keraton (palace) dances.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disease strikes flood victims in Banten
Disease strikes flood victims in Banten SERANG, Banten: Some 14,163 of 134,531 people whose homes were recently flooded have respiratory problems, diarrhea and skin ailments, says a local official. Sonya Priyadharsini, chief of the local health office, said in a coordination meeting on handling post-flood diseases here on Tuesday that flood victims were still being treated in general hospitals in Serang, Tangerang and other regencies. "Of all the thousands of affected people, five have died.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Susilo pledges firm action against Maluku troublemakers: The
Susilo pledges firm action against Maluku troublemakers: The security forces will now take stern action against those who once again take up arms to attack their rivals in Maluku following the recent peace accord, chief security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday evening. Susilo, who arrived in Ambon along with other ministers and National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corning acquires Siemens' Kabel Optik
Corning acquires Siemens' Kabel Optik JAKARTA: American-based fiber optic manufacturer Corning Incorporated said on Wednesday that its subsidiary had acquired Siemens AG's 51-percent interest in cable maker PT Siemens Kabel Optik and would operate the newly-acquired firm under the name of PT Communication Cable Systems Indonesia (CCSI). CCSI president Peter Djatmiko said that Siemens sold its stake because it wanted to focus on other businesses. He did not disclose the terms of the agreement.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI 'should accede to United Nations, extradite 17 people'
RI 'should accede to United Nations, extradite 17 people' Tertiani ZB Simandjuntak and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists urged the government on Wednesday to extradite 17 former militia members and military personnel indicted in East Timor for crimes against humanity there, saying the charges against them did not involve ordinary crimes.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Genocide suspect ill in prison
Genocide suspect ill in prison CAMBODIA: Detained former Khmer Rouge military chief Ta Mok, a key suspect in a planned Cambodian genocide tribunal, was seriously ill on Tuesday at a military prison in Phnom Penh, his doctor and lawyer said. They said prison medical staff were summoned after Ta Mok, 75, known as "the butcher", complained of a headache and dizziness. Relatives and supporters of Ta Mok have threatened protests unless he is released from jail, a newspaper report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Swiss scholar dedicates life to Bali
Swiss scholar dedicates life to Bali Susi Andrini, Contributor, Denpasar Bali never ceases to inspire hundreds of writers. A new book on Bali entitled Bali Living in Two Worlds, launched on Thursday, Feb. 21, will certainly add to the existing references on the island's social, cultural and religious life.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indosat's net income drops by 11 percent
Indosat's net income drops by 11 percent The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat Tbk said its 2001 consolidated unaudited net income dropped by 10.8 percent to Rp 1.46 trillion (US$143.7 million) from Rp 1.64 trillion in 2000, citing higher growth in operating expenses.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dimyati solicits political support from Rachmawati
Dimyati solicits political support from Rachmawati The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After resigning from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Dimyati Hartono is now seeking political support for his plan to establish a new party. Dimyati, a senior member of PDI Perjuangan, met Rachmawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to discuss her possible involvement in his planned party -- My Indonesian Motherhood Party (PITA).
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two people killed in fresh attacks in Yogyakarta
Two people killed in fresh attacks in Yogyakarta Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta At least two people have been killed and several others wounded when two separate groups of people dressed in Ninja garb attacked rivals linked to major political parties in Yogyakarta province.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
3. Barter (1 x 32)
3. Barter (1 x 32) Indonesia may import rice from India 4. WB ( 2 x 20) Developing nation aid needs to be doubled
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TPI to broadcast live all 17 F1 GP legs
TPI to broadcast live all 17 F1 GP legs JAKARTA: TPI, one of Indonesia's private television stations, will broadcast live all 17 legs of the 2002 Formula-One World Championship, the station management announced on Wednesday. The live broadcasts, which will feature entertainer Nico Siahaan as presenter, will generally start at 6 p.m. for the races held in Europe, except for Britain, which will start at 7 p.m.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians fall short in conversation skills
Indonesians fall short in conversation skills Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Compared with other Asian students who speak English as a foreign language, Indonesians are among those with an outstanding standard of proficiency in grammar, but lack confidence when speaking it, a teacher said.
Thu, 21 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. * Contemporary Arts by I Made Djirna, Nasirun, Entang Wiharso and Nyoman Sukari, Hotel Padma Bali, Jl. Padma No. 1, Legian, Feb. 24 to March 4. * Painting Sriani and Sudarmi, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), until Feb. 27. Museums and Galleries * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Building collapse injures motorist
Building collapse injures motorist Part of the walls of a three-story building located on Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96 in Central Jakarta fell onto the street at around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, just after workers began demolishing it. An eyewitness, Waryo, said workers fled the scene after the collapse of the former car showroom, fearing that they would be blamed. "Part of the front walls of the building fell onto the street, causing a traffic jam," said the bottled drink street vendor.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy transferred to Cipinang, booed by crowd
Tommy transferred to Cipinang, booed by crowd Damar Harsanto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, was transferred from the Jakarta Police detention house to the Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta on Wednesday under heavy guard, and was booed by a huge crowd as he stepped into the complex.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
NTT budget ignites strong protests from local activist
NTT budget ignites strong protests from local activist Yemris Fointuna and R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Jayapura A score of activists conferred Wednesday 55 coffins to the 55- member of the East Nusa Tenggara provincial legislative council in their protest of the legislature's 2002 budget totaling Rp 12 billion.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Arthur Andersen casts doubt on Asia Pulp's $1.2b debt
Arthur Andersen casts doubt on Asia Pulp's $1.2b debt Noel Fung, Bloomberg, Singapore Arthur Andersen says it can't verify $1.2 billion in trade debt owed to two Indonesian units of Asia Pulp & Paper Co., in a new blow to creditors seeking repayment of $13 billion from the Singapore paper producer.