Archive: 27 February 2002
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Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN and terrorism
ASEAN and terrorism ASEAN Foreign Ministers in their informal meeting last week in Phuket, Thailand stressed the importance of working together to combat terrorism. Efforts to fight terrorism raise complicated issues which can only be dealt with jointly. The Phuket meeting itself was specifically designed to respond to strong reactions from the world community to the phenomenon of regional terrorism in Southeast Asian countries.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some say Gus Dur still the president
Some say Gus Dur still the president PADANG, West Sumatra: Supporters of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid here have never accepted the constitutional process that cost him his top executive post last year. In his visit to the West Sumatra capital to speak in a discussion on Tuesday, Gus Dur found members of the National Awakening Party (PKB) whom he met still recognized him as the president. It was the deputy chairman of PKB's provincial chapter here, M.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Waiting for more attractive packages
Waiting for more attractive packages Yoni Astuti and M. Amir Tejo Sukmono, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya As one of Indonesia's major business destinations, East Java is on track to provide the best facilities to visitors, expatriates and locals. In the golf world, several spots in the province like Surabaya, Malang and Pandaan are enticing visiting golf lovers from around the world to try a round or two.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence falls in January to lowest level
Consumer confidence falls in January to lowest level The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer confidence index in January hit the lowest level in three years amid pessimism over the country's economic recovery, Danareksa Research Institute said in its latest monthly survey released on Tuesday. Danareksa said the consumer confidence index plunged by 13.6 percent to 86.8 last month from the previous level of 100.5.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Karaha Bodas seeks to recover damages from Pertamina
Karaha Bodas seeks to recover damages from Pertamina Agence France Presse, New York Independent power firm Karaha Bodas said Monday it had launched legal efforts to seize assets of Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina to collect US$261 million in unpaid damages. Karaha Bodas, a Cayman Islands firm, which is majority owned by Florida Light and Power and by New York-based Caithness Energy, said Pertamina had failed to pay damages awarded against it.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three oil firms invest $1.6b this year
Three oil firms invest $1.6b this year Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three oil and gas companies -- ChevronTexaco Corporation of the United States, TotalFinaElf of France and Gulf Indonesia Resources of Canada -- have planned a combined investment worth US$1.6 billion this year to develop the country's oil and gas resources. ChevronTexaco's vice chairman Peter J.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two men arrested in fake money case
Two men arrested in fake money case MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local police said on Tuesday that they had arrested two youths for possessing almost Rp 20 million in counterfeit money. The two suspects, residents of Bireun regency in the rebellious Aceh province, were caught red-handed on Monday when trying to exchange a fake Rp 50,000 bill in the Titi Papan area of Medan. During their investigation, the police confiscated as evidence almost Rp 20 million in counterfeit money from the detainees.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Kramatjati shops remain closed
Most Kramatjati shops remain closed Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most stalls and shops at Kramat Jati market in East Jakarta remained closed on Tuesday following a clash between vendors and hoodlums in the area on Sunday evening. "Only 25 percent of the vendors opened today," said Gunawan Wibisono, an official at the market. More than 1,200 of the market's 1,715 vendors chose to close their stalls and shops due to tension at the market.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
City signs agreement on garbage processing
City signs agreement on garbage processing Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with two local companies which are working cooperation with two North American companies. They will invest a total of US$378 million to process the city's garbage into ethyl alcohol, plastic raw material and fertilizer.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papua wants Theys murder trial held in Jayapura
Papua wants Theys murder trial held in Jayapura R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Governor Jaap Salossa demanded on Tuesday that the trial for the killers of Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay be held in the province's capital of Jayapura. The governor made the request during a meeting with three members of a government-approved team investigating November's slaying of Theys, the leader of the rebel Papua Presidium Council (PDP) in Jayapura.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien says amendments under way
Amien says amendments under way JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais confirmed on Tuesday that moves were under way to accelerate amendments to the 1945 Constitution, especially chapters related to general elections. Amien said MPR members had been asked to sign a form calling for the 2002 MPR annual meeting in August to focus on general elections so that the General Elections Committee could start making preparations for the 2004 general election.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators prepare for a comfortable retirement
Legislators prepare for a comfortable retirement A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of pondering ways to help the country out of current social and economic crisis, Indonesian legislators are designing a proposal to restructure their salaries so that they can receive higher pension payments. They are proposing to transform certain components of their allowances into their basic salary so that they would get more pension money when they are no longer legislators in 2004.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Uncaring Minister
Uncaring Minister of Social Affairs From Republika Jakarta and several other cities are still under the threat of possible further flooding. From my observation of the recent floods, both the city and central administrations were too slow and not responsive enough to attend to the postflood problems. Top on my list is the Ministry of Social Affairs, along with its minister, Bachtiar Chamsyah. Instead of helping fellow human beings and fellow citizens, he flew away for the haj pilgrimage.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman supports NU change of guard
Abdurrahman supports NU change of guard Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid revealed on Tuesday that a group of influential Muslim clerics kyais are demanding a snap Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress that could lead to the ouster of current chairman Hasyim Muzadi. Speaking at NU headquarters on Jl.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
20 arrested for thefts
20 arrested for thefts JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Police arrested 20 people between Feb. 13 and Feb. 26 for stealing cellphones and money. Detective chief Comr. A.R. Yoyol said that the suspects had allegedly been operating in Senen, Tanah Abang, Gambir and Cempaka Putih. He also warned Jakartans to be extra vigilant when in these areas. In Senen, the most prone areas to money theft is Senen market, Poncol railway station, Senen interchange and overpass.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven tried for fatal attack
Seven tried for fatal attack JAKARTA: State prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to sentence three defendants to 18 months in jail each and give four others two-year jail terms each for allegedly killing a civilian guard during a riot in August last year. The riot followed a raid against becak (pedicabs) in Roxy and Grogol, West Jakarta.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cloning political party
Cloning political party Dimyati Hartono, a senior member of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) who left the party in discouragement at its failure to promote reforms, is contemplating the formation of a new political party. But look how Mr. Dimyati has begun: by seeking the support of Ms. Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, the President's estranged sibling. A political party that calls itself reformist is relying on a well-connected name, instead of ideas, to draw members.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top TNI post turns into a test
Top TNI post turns into a test Instead of a decision, the changing of the military commander has developed into an issue. The extended delay reflects the strong wish of the chiefs of staff to maintain the status quo and the President's weak determination. Commander Admiral Widodo AS should have retired in 1999, but his position has been extended several times. The extension has attracted criticism because the military and the President seem to have indicated that some people are indispensable.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric
S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic International Studies, Jakarta Indonesian-Singaporean relations have not been particularly warm over the past year.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fires destroy plantations, forests in Riau
Fires destroy plantations, forests in Riau M. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Fires had charred 10,906 hectares of plantations and protected wildlife forest reserves in Bukit Batu subdistrict in Bengkalis regency, Riau, an official said on Tuesday. Head of Riau's Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedalda) Naili Saidi said the relevant local agencies were considering ways to put out the fires or prevent them from spreading to other areas.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smuggling
Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smuggling Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers, officials and observers from 61 countries and multi-national organizations have gathered in Bali for a two-day conference on illegal migrants and related international crimes, including people-smuggling. The conference starting Wednesday, jointly organized by Indonesia and Australia, aims to find common ground in handling the global problems of people smuggling.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneys
Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneys Ridlo Aryanto, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Few people are aware that breadfruit leaves are good for heart failure. Usually, breadfruit is fried for snacks or mixed into kolak pisang, a sweet compote made of bananas stewed in coconut milk and sugar. Susilowati, 70, who works at a school library in Magelang began to suffer from chest pains and had difficulty breathing in October 1999.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Few aware obesity is a disease: Research
Few aware obesity is a disease: Research Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Most Indonesians are unaware that obesity is a disease although they realize that being overweight make them more vulnerable to serious health problems, a study concludes.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Index/Month Jan Dec Nov
Index/Month Jan Dec Nov Consumer Confidence 86.8 100.5 105.6 Present Situation 69.3 82.5 89.5 Expectation 100.0 114.1 117.7 Consumer confidence on 130.9 118.3 132.7 the Government
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo
Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo SIDOARJO, East Java: Police clashed with hundreds of street vendors demonstrating in the East Java city of Sidoarjo on Tuesday against the local administration's move to evict them from opening stalls in the Jl. Gajah Mada area. The police fired warning shots for at least ten times to disperse the protesters, who then fled the scene in panic to Jl. Raden Patah. There were no reports of casualties or injuries after the demonstration.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talks
Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talks Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Australia and East Timor concluded their first trilateral talks on Tuesday with a pledge to boost cooperation between the three neighboring countries after years of bloody violence and diplomatic squabbling.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugees
Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugees The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jose Ramos Horta has called on East Timor refugees now residing in West Timor to either go home or accept the Indonesian government's offer to be relocated to other provinces.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The MUI should be
The MUI should be more proactive From Republika The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) management has been occupied by some figures whose capabilities are beyond doubt, bringing some fresh air for Muslims. The role of MUI becomes highly essential in an atmosphere of ghiroh, where people have a developed a good appetite for learning about their religion. Muslims in general have a particularly limited understanding of fiqih (Islamic law), let alone in contemporary matters.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign consortia are neck and neck as they vie for a majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) after passing the first round of tests by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). British-based Standard Chartered Bank Plc and U.S. investment firm Farallon Capital Management have passed Bank Indonesia's "fit and proper test" and what IBRA called its "drop dead test".
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Train-truck crash kills six in Indramayu
Train-truck crash kills six in Indramayu INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Sawung Galing train hit a truck at Ploso Kerep village in Indramayu district on Monday, killing six people instantly and leaving four others injured. Indramayu Police chief Adj. Comr. Eko Hadi said the train, which was en route to Jakarta, dragged the truck for several meters before completely crushing it. The six dead victims were farmers identified as Kadsan, 25, Warta, 27, Darmin, 30, Lia, 20, Turini, 35, and Rastuni, 20.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rerason aplenty to join clubs
Rerason aplenty to join clubs Yoni Astuti, The Jakarta Post, Contributor, Surabaya Rex rarely allowed a hectic day to pass without spending a few hours at one of his favorite golf courses. "Playing golf is very important to me as this sport has given me an opportunity to learn how to be more patient," he revealed. Rex, in his 40s, began playing golf when he was eight by participating in golf training at Brawijaya Driving Range.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPP HAM to summon military officials again
KPP HAM to summon military officials again The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) will re-issue summonses to former military and police generals believed to have been involved in the Trisakti, Semanggi I, and Semanggi II killings, Albert Hasibuan, the commission's chairman, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Give Indonesia's democracy some credit, says envoy
Give Indonesia's democracy some credit, says envoy Dean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia is managing its painful transition from decades of authoritarian rule better than people realize but big challenges lie ahead on the road to democracy, the U.S. ambassador to Jakarta said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * Study in UK , at Isyana Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Surabaya, 12 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 28. Contact Ria Widjaja 031-2981322 for more information. 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. Talk Presentation on English Courses in UK; What choices do you have?: at Study in UK Information Centre Ubaya, 2 p.m.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 251b allocated for postflood works
Rp 251b allocated for postflood works The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration decided on Tuesday to allocate Rp 251 billion (US$25.1 million) for postflood rehabilitation programs, ambitiously planning to repair all the damage within two months. "I hope the programs can be completed in one or two months," Governor Sutiyoso told reporters after meeting with the city's five mayors and other officials.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia wants Jakarta to boost war on terror
Australia wants Jakarta to boost war on terror Reuters Singapore Australia on Tuesday urged Indonesia to beef up its domestic anti-terror efforts in the wake of the arrest of dozens of suspected militants in neighboring countries.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight on
Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight on Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In spite of being threatened by combative residents, supported by local hoodlums, the city administration managed to demolish several buildings in the notorious Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN launches e-Farmers project
ASEAN launches e-Farmers project Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian farmers will be able to sell agricultural products via the Internet thanks to an ambitious project launched by the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday. ASEAN and its partner, a Singapore-based company called Agritani International, have chosen Jambi province, a key producers of rubber and palm oil in South Sumatra, as their first pilot project for the ASEAN e-Farmers hub project.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fresh clashes erupt as Arroyo visits Zamboanga
Fresh clashes erupt as Arroyo visits Zamboanga Agencies, Zamboanga City, Philippines Fresh fighting flared between Philippine troops and the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas linked to Osama bin Laden only hours before President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo flew to a nearby city on Tuesday, officials said. Arroyo's visit to the largely Christian city of Zamboanga is coinciding with Philippine-U.S. military exercises aimed at destroying the Moro Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, who are holding a U.S.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Xanana, East Timor leaders face human rights questioning
Xanana, East Timor leaders face human rights questioning Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Timor Commission for Truth, Reception and Reconciliation is planning to question several proindependence leaders, including Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao, for allegedly committing human rights abuses in the territory during the period of April 1974 to October 1999.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 x 8
4 x 8 Papua wants Theys murder trial held in Jayapura 2. Medan 2 x 16 N. Sumatra prosecutor's office under fire over rife corruption 3. Batam 1 x 30 Batam's ruling on migration opposed 4. TEGAL 2 x 22 Diarrhea, dengue fever claim two lives in Tegal
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legacy of debts
Legacy of debts From Kompas We all stand against the policies drafted by the New Order regime. Unfortunately, most university students and some others have missed the point of the New Order's products, for example, subsidies that have deceived us all. We know that subsidies given to the people form a large part of foreign debts as these funds were not grants, as the New Order ruler once said. Today's government has been burdened with debts, the New Order's legacy, which have to be paid.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, February 27, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 Talk Show 10:00 Music 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Quiz 4:30 Children's Program 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Traditional Performance TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati promises oil, gas firms better security
Megawati promises oil, gas firms better security Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed on Tuesday to improve the country's security situation in a bid to attract more investment in the country's oil and gas sector.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia through to semis at ASEAN U-17
Indonesia through to semis at ASEAN U-17 Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia secured a place in the semifinals at the Southeast Asian U-17 Soccer Championship after booking a 6-0 win over the Philippines at Teladan Stadium here on Monday. In another match held separately at T.D. Pardede Stadium, Thailand and Cambodia drew 0-0, wiping away both teams' chances of reaching the semifinals. Before Monday's match, Indonesia had four points, as did Thailand and Cambodia.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed on Tuesday
Asian currencies mixed on Tuesday Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies were little changed in an uninspired trading session Tuesday as market players waited to see how the dollar and yen will react to key pieces of economic information coming out of the U.S. and Japan this week. The Singapore dollar, New Taiwan dollar and Indonesian rupiah were also little changed. The South Korean won slipped, while the Philippine peso strengthened slightly.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the Flicks For the past several years, The Jakarta Post has run the Pick of the Flicks movie theater schedule as a service to our readers. However, during this time, we have received complaints that the schedule is frequently inaccurate, either in the time or the movies listed at the respective theaters.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -25 12,000 Adindo Foresta 65 -5 40,500 AGIS 120 0 175,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 225 0 0 Alakasa 215 5 11,000 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 99,500 Alter Abadi 40 -5 4,000 Alumindo Light 575 0 0 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 550 50 1,000 Aneka Tambang 1,025 25 158,000 Anta Express Tour 450 0 762,500...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wages don't meet minimum needs
Wages don't meet minimum needs JAKARTA: The average 2002 provincial minimum wages could only cover 85.89 percent of the minimum physical needs, compared with 90.48 percent in 2001, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday. Jacob said although provincial minimum wages went up by an average of 27.47 percent in 2002, the increase was offset by a steady increase in price of basic commodities. In accordance with Regional Autonomy Law No.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Helping pregnant women
Helping pregnant women Without belittling the plight of flood victims, I was curious about the plight of pregnant women, and women close to giving birth, who are still staying at temporary shelters. I am a member of Aliansi Pita Putih Jakarta, a group dedicated to promoting safe motherhood (in the survival of both the mother and the child). During "normal" times, the maternal and neo-natal mortality rate is already high; at this time of crisis, however, it can only be worse.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amendment of BI law to be completed soon
Amendment of BI law to be completed soon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and government officials are expected to finish debate over the amendment of the central bank law within two weeks. Under the proposed amendment, the Bank Indonesia (BI) board of governors will only consist of five members instead of the current eight.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eye infection warning
Eye infection warning JAKARTA: The public have been warned about the possibility of eye infections after an outbreak due to the change of season. Eye specialist Dr. Sjafril Murad, of West Jakarta's Pelni Petamburan Hospital, said many patients had come to the hospital suffering from red and swollen eyes. The disease was caused by a virus which could easily infect others, he said on Tuesday. "Everybody can get infected, even the doctor himself.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia wants RI to boost war on terror
Australia wants RI to boost war on terror Reuters, Singapore Australia on Tuesday urged Indonesia to beef up its domestic anti-terror efforts in the wake of the arrest of dozens of suspected militants in neighboring countries.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police beef up security around S'pore embassy
Police beef up security around S'pore embassy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already tight police security has been stepped up around the Singaporean Embassy here, following angry protests by hard-line groups in the past two days over Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's controversial remarks on terrorism in Indonesia. "We have deployed police personnel around the area" who will be "ready to take action against protesters should they become violent," National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 26
Rupiah Rates Feb. 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors fail to get more info from Habibie
Prosecutors fail to get more info from Habibie Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors have wasted two important days in their efforts to unveil the alleged misuse of Rp 40 billion in State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds involving former state secretary Akbar Tandjung as they failed to expose the underlying political links between key witness former president B.J. Habibie and the suspect.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea, dengue claim two lives
Diarrhea, dengue claim two lives Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Tegal Two people have been killed and hundreds more were hospitalized following an outbreak of diarrhea and dengue in Tegal, Central Java health officials said. Sahid Basalamah, a spokesman for the Harapan Anda Islamic Hospital here, confirmed that 22-year-old Yuni from Jatibogor village, Suradadi district, died of dengue fever.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam's ruling on migration control opposed
Batam's ruling on migration control opposed Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam People can no longer migrate into Batam in Riau province freely as all entry points to the island bordering Singapore and Malaysia are being closely watched by officers from the local municipal administration. All newcomers arriving at the entry points will be asked to show their identity card and other documents clarifying their trip to the island.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boediono upbeat on meeting key IMF programs
Boediono upbeat on meeting key IMF programs Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono expressed optimism on Tuesday that the government would be able to meet a list of "prior actions" set out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as prerequisites for maintaining the Fund's support. IMF officials are expected to arrive in Jakarta next month to review the country's economic reform program.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reshuffle at Semen Gresik
Reshuffle at Semen Gresik A new board of executives has taken over state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik less then three months after laborers there foiled attempts to sell the company to Mexico's Cemex SA de CV. Semen Gresik's extraordinary shareholders meeting installed on Tuesday a new board of directors and commissioners. Taking over as Semen Gresik's new president is its former finance director Satriyo.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The MUI should be
The MUI should be more proactive From Republika The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) management has been occupied by some figures whose capabilities are beyond doubt, bringing some fresh air for Muslims. The role of MUI becomes highly essential in an atmosphere of ghiroh, where people have a developed a good appetite for learning about their religion. Muslims in general have a particularly limited understanding of fiqih (Islamic law), let alone in contemporary matters.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign consortia are neck and neck as they vie for a majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) after passing the first round of tests by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). British-based Standard Chartered Bank Plc and U.S. investment firm Farallon Capital Management have passed Bank Indonesia's "fit and proper test" and what IBRA called its "drop dead test".
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Fire damages thousands of hectares of Riau forest 2
* Headlines: Fire damages thousands of hectares of Riau forest 2 * Opinion: S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric 4 * City: City signs agreements on garbage processing 6 * Archipelago: Papua wants Theys trial held in Jayapura 7 * National: Prosecutors lose time in questioning Habibie 8 * World: Mideast rivals agree to renew security talks 10 * Business: BI law amendment to be completed soon 11 * Features: Getting tips on foreign tongues 16 * Sports: Rusedski starts title defense...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. GARBAGE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GARBAGE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 City signs agreements on garbage processing 2. KALIJODO: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Kalijodo demolition continues, residents vow to fight on 3. MARKET: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Most Kramatjati shops remain closed 4. FLOODS: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Rp 251b allocated for postflood works
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo
Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police clashed on Tuesday with hundreds of street vendors protesting in the East Java city of Sidoarjo against the local administration's move to evict them from stalls in the Jl. Gajah Mada area. Police fired warning shots at least ten times to disperse the protesters, who fled the scene in panic toward Jl. Raden Patah. There were no reports of casualties.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Junior chess circuit finals in March
Junior chess circuit finals in March JAKARTA: After being delayed several times, the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) have finally decided to go ahead with the Rider-Enerpac Junior Chess Circuit finals. The finals will be held from March 8 until March 13 at the Utut Adianto Chess School on Jl. Siliwangi, Rawa Panjang, Bekasi, Jakarta. The finals will pit 90 junior chess players in four categories, comprising boys' and girls' groups of players aged 10-14 years and 15-18 years.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods increase jobless by 20%
Floods increase jobless by 20% TANGERANG: The number of unemployed in Tangerang has increased by 20 percent due to the recent floods, the town mayor said on Monday. Before the floods, data at the manpower and population agency showed that there were 24,370 jobless people. But at present, the total could increase by at least 20 percent, Mayor Moch. Thamrin was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/HABIBIE
JP/2/HABIBIE Prosecutors lose precious time in questioning Habibie Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta State prosecutors have wasted two important days in their efforts to unveil the alleged misuse of Rp 40 billion in State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds involving former state secretary Akbar Tandjung as they failed to expose the underlying political links between key witness former president B.J. Habibie and the suspect.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire at Cepu gas field displaces 1,000 people
Fire at Cepu gas field displaces 1,000 people Blontank Poer and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Blora More than 1,000 villagers have refused to return to their villages after a major fire at the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina's oil and gas exploration field in Cepu, Blora regency, Central Java on Monday. The fire is continuing to rage with Pertamina officials conceding it would take at least five weeks to bring it under control.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top legislators back recall mechanism
Top legislators back recall mechanism A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais expressed his support for a proposal to revive the recall mechanism at the House of Representatives, whereby recalcitrant legislators can be expelled from the House. "The recall mechanism is useful to punish House members who are negligent, and often tend to put their own interests above the country's," Amien said at his office.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal fund raising
Illegal fund raising We have recently received some complaints from a number of state enterprises and other private companies about illegal fund raising. Certain parties claiming to represent the deputy of logistics affairs and tourism Mr. Ferdinand Nainggolan and other senior officials of state enterprises, have been asking for donations.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Black magic practitioner's killers arrested
Black magic practitioner's killers arrested CIANJUR, West Java: At least three people suspected of the grisly murder of an alleged black magic practitioner in Neglasari village in the West Java town of Cianjur, have been arrested, local police said on Tuesday. Adj. Comr. Wandi Aziz, Cianjur Police's chief of detectives, said the arrests were made after intensive negotiations with local villagers, who were protecting the three suspects.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra prosecutor's office under fire over rife corruption
N. Sumatra prosecutor's office under fire over rife corruption Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The North Sumatra legislative council lashed out at the provincial Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday for being both slow to act, and easily influenced in its efforts to fight against rampant corruption.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flapping lips and getting tips on foreign tongues
Flapping lips and getting tips on foreign tongues Maria Kegel, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta I came across my old Thai phrase book on a back shelf last week, and an old feeling of guilt washed over me. Even though I lived one year in Bangkok, I gave up learning the language. It all ended when I made a fatal faux pas on a city bus one day.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to tighten control on donated medicines
Govt to tighten control on donated medicines Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi promised on Tuesday to tighten controls of the distribution of subsidized and donated medicine following a report by a watchdog group about the illegal sales of medicine on the black market here.