Archive: 7 February 2002
78 articles found
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Asian monies mixed late,
Asian monies mixed late, little damage from yen 3. PLN ( 2 x 27) PLN needs extra power to avoid crisis in Java, Bali 4. Gold ( 2 x 20 ) Gold price surges to two-year high 5. Cocoa ( 2 x 20) Floods inundate cocoa crops in Sulawesi
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar opens leadership meeting amid internal rift
Golkar opens leadership meeting amid internal rift A'an Suryana and Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party put its internal dispute behind it as it began its leadership meeting on Wednesday with a call for national reconciliation.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga resumes toll road project
Jasa Marga resumes toll road project Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga resumed on Wednesday construction of the toll road linking the West Java towns of Cikampek and Padalarang, which will significantly cut the travel time from Jakarta to the provincial capital, Bandung. The company will invest Rp 1.5 trillion (about US$145 million) in the construction of the 55-kilometer-long road.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Probe into Theys' death queried
Probe into Theys' death queried Tiarma Siboro and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papuans and human rights activists expressed doubt on Wednesday that the National Investigation Commission set up to probe the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay would reveal the truth behind the murder, saying commission members would work to protect the interests of the state.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headlines: Megawati told to meet Mahathir 2
Headlines: Megawati told to meet Mahathir 2 Opinion : Govt must make up its mind on terrorist 5 City : Sick flood victims cry for help 6 Archipelago : Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11 7 National : Probe into Theys' death queried 8 World : U.S. troops ready for worst in RP 9 Business : BI rate policy on track: IMF 11 Features : Palasari, where tolerance breeds harmony 15 Sports : Golf tourney to go ahead as planned 20
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Van Oel to display paintings
Van Oel to display paintings JAKARTA: Cemara 6 Galeri and the Amsterdam Art Metropole will jointly display the works of Dutch painter Walter van Oel at the gallery on Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, from Feb. 8. The painter, who was born in The Hague, the Netherlands, in 1948, will display 21 paintings until March 8. Among his works are Magic Window, Between Heaven and Earth, Micro Cosmos/Macro Cosmos and Very Holy. Van Oel has been known as an "old generation" artist.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angie beats Wynne in Indonesia's top tennis star exhibition match
Angie beats Wynne in Indonesia's top tennis star exhibition match The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja defeated Wynne Prakusya in an exhibition match at Kuningan, South Jakarta, between Indonesia's top tennis stars that was interrupted by rain here on Wednesday. The match, which was held as a prelude to the Junior Sanex Master Invitation starting on Saturday, was played in odd scores, with Angie, as the 17-year-old Angelique is nicknamed, winning 9- 6.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Volunteers or extorters?
Volunteers or extorters? From Warta Kota During the ongoing floods, which have caused many people great misfortune, there are some people or institutions that have had the heart to take advantage of such a situation. Take for example the "volunteers" who direct the traffic so that vehicles don't get trapped in potholes or drive through deep patches of water.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Are phone rate rises cynical?
Are phone rate rises cynical? From Koran Tempo The hike in electricity rates and fuel prices can perhaps be understood, as the state electricity company (PLN) and the oil company (Pertamina) have suffered financial losses, even though people cannot prove whether the losses were caused purely by their operational fees or various manipulations. What about the telephone rate increases?
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi in the dark
Bekasi in the dark JAKARTA: It is dark in Bekasi at night as the town is poorly lighted. Head of the streetlighting office Muchtadi Muchtar said that there were only 1,248 streetlights, far from the required 6,382 streetlights, Antara reported. The bulbs which have been installed are of 125 watts, 70 watts and 150 watts, he said on Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Best synergy for BCA
Best synergy for BCA Bank Indonesia's insistence that the four final bidders for the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) complete their dossiers for assessment in a fit-and-proper test is crucial in the effort to make the transaction credible and fair and to ensure that BCA's new owners have high credibility and integrity in the banking industry.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Masterplan revision reduces green areas
Masterplan revision reduces green areas Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the tollroad to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flooded, many blamed Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) luxury housing estate, which is built on protected mangrove forest along coastal areas of Kapuk Muara in North Jakarta. But housing estates are not the only projects built on locations that were protected as green areas.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Final 4 for BCA
The Final 4 for BCA Bank Indonesia's insistence that the four final bidders for the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) complete their dossiers for assessment in a fit-and-proper test is crucial in the effort to make the transaction credible and fair and to ensure that BCA's new owners have high credibility and integrity in the banking industry.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to repent for management failures
Govt told to repent for management failures Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Wednesday, religion was invoked to urge the government and leaders of the legislative bodies to acknowledge their failure in furthering the reform agendas, and to reflect on their mistakes before the Indonesian people. "With a sincere repentance, there is hope that God the Almighty will not curse the Indonesian people," said Effendi Choirie, deputy chairman of National Awakening Party (PKB) faction.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11
Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11 Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The two warring factions in Maluku are to hold a reconciliation meeting in the South Sulawesi town of Malino on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 2002, to end the prolonged sectarian conflict that has claimed more than 6,000 human lives. Peace talks scheduled for between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7, 2002, have been delayed for a week to give an opportunity for the two warring factions to inform the public of the planned meeting.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ridiculous flood monitoring post
Ridiculous flood monitoring post From Warta Kota Being concerned about the condition of my relatives during the recent floods, on Feb. 4 I telephoned the Flood Monitoring Post (Posko Banjir) for East Jakarta at 819-2172. What really shocked me was that after his polite "Good afternoon, flood monitoring post" came the brisk answer "I don't know" to my inquiry whether the area behind Cipinang penitentiary had been hit by floods.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Health - 1x27
1. Health - 1x27 Sick flood victims cry for help five mayoralties and 286 public health posts. 2. Plan - 42 Masterplan revision reduces green areas 3. School - 40 Schools still closed despite upcoming exams
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Palasari, where tolerance breeds harmony
Palasari, where tolerance breeds harmony Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jembrana, West Bali Palasari is typical of other traditional Balinese villages, where shady trees and hundreds of richly decorated houses lie on either side of the road. Penjor, tall bamboo poles beautified with coconut leaves, are also a common sight in the village, located some 120 kilometers west of Denpasar.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia not slow in war on terror'
'Indonesia not slow in war on terror' Jerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia's intelligence chief has fended off criticism that Jakarta is slacking in the "war on terror", saying it was providing crucial intelligence to other countries and expelling foreigners linked to al Qaeda. And it would be happy to do more if it were not hampered by a lack of tough laws, insufficient support from other countries, and a weak economy, A. M.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods inundate cocoa crops in S. Sulawesi
Floods inundate cocoa crops in S. Sulawesi Floods have inundated some 6,000 hectares (14,826 acres) of cocoa plantations in Indonesia's main growing area of South Sulawesi, causing a grim outlook for the upcoming harvest, traders said on Wednesday. Some traders put the number as high as 8,000 hectares.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Inflasi (1 x 25)
1. Inflasi (1 x 25) BI rate policy on track: IMF 2. BCA (2 x 25) Decision on BCA status to come after deal closing 3. Jasa (1 x 25) Jasa Marga resumes toll road project JP/11/Jasa 4. Toll (3 x 15) Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m losses 5. Sand (3 x 10) Riau sand exports may be banned
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The floods and landslides that have affected almost all
The floods and landslides that have affected almost all provinces, including Jakarta, have claimed at least 125 lives, damaged thousands of homes and other buildings, and destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of paddy fields and shrimp ponds.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimage
Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimage Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Magelang Central Java and Yogyakarta ulema urged state officials, both in the executive and legislative body, not to go on pilgrimage during the haj season while the majority of the people are suffering due to nationwide flooding and landslides.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPP HAM to subpoena defiant generals
KPP HAM to subpoena defiant generals The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to give any legal opinion to the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) probing the Trisakti and Semanggi incidents on whether or not the latter could exercise its right to subpoena military and police generals implicated in the killings.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta flood victims to get cash aid
Jakarta flood victims to get cash aid Ahmad Junaidi and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood victims could feel some hope and relief after the Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday it would directly give them financial assistance to overcome the calamity that hit the city from Jan. 28. City spokesman Muhayat said each damaged house -- excluding those built along riverbanks -- owned by poor residents would receive Rp 200,000 (US$19.5) in financial assistance.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissal
Council rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissal Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong pressure from activists and the public, the City Council did not give a serious response to mounting demands that it should dismiss Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso for his failure to control floods in the capital. Council chairman Edy Waluyo said on Wednesday it had to take care of the flood victims rather than discussing the demands.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sick flood victims cry for help
Sick flood victims cry for help Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the government's promise of free medical care, flood victims have complained that they are still facing difficulties gaining access to treatment, particularly for serious diseases. Thousands of victims of the recent flooding in the city have found health care elusive, due to a lack of doctors and medicine.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 6
Rupiah Rates Feb. 6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
PT Meiji to open new drug facility
PT Meiji to open new drug facility Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Meiji Indonesia Pharmaceutical Industries, a subsidiary of Japan's Meiji Seika Kaisha Ltd., will officially open on Thursday a new US$10 million production facility, which will help the pharmaceutical company to strengthen its operations in Asia.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m losses
Jasa Marga suffers US$1.46m losses The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga said Wednesday that the flooding in Jakarta had inflicted estimated losses of Rp 15 billion (US$1.46 million) on the company. Jasa Marga's director Syarifuddin Alambai was quoted by Antara as saying that the losses included Rp 3 billion in lost revenue and a Rp 12 billion repair bill. The company allowed motorists to use the toll road for free for several days during the flooding.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garbage handling
Garbage handling From Warta Kota As a city resident, I feel concerned about the current conditions in our city, particularly in relation to the garbage problems. Most of us really don't care about garbage and its effects. This problem is worsening along with the rising population in the city and the incessant rain at present. We all know that people are waste producers. Garbage could be a source of disaster for the city and its surroundings in the future.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bomer - 20 x 2 lines
1. Bomer - 20 x 2 lines Megawati told to meet Mahathir over workers 2. Regional - 12 x 3 lines Disaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelago 3. Fund - 25 x 1 line Flood victims to get cash aid 4. Sutiyoso - 21 x 2 lines Council rejects demands for Sutiyoso's dismissal
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt must make up its mind on terrorists
Govt must make up its mind on terrorists Peter Milne, Managing Editor, Van Zorge Report Whether or not Indonesia has the dubious honor of being host to extremist and potentially dangerous Islamic groups with possible links to al-Qaeda -- the most hotly debated subject among the diplomatic circle in Jakarta at the present time-is almost beside the point. Nobody seems to know for sure one way or the other, so why pretend? The reality of the matter is that, almost five months after Sept.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Maluku: 8 x 4 lines Maluku meeting set for Feb. 11 2. Haji: 20 x 2 lines: Clerics urge state officials to cancel their pilgrimage 3. Batam: 30 x 1: Parts of Batam deserted after riots, killing 4. Buaya: 24 x 1 line Killer crocodile claims latest victim
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thieves seek blessings from god
Thieves seek blessings from god Putu Wirata, Contributor, Tabanan, Bali Being a thief is against religious, social and legal norms. But in Bali, if you want to be a smart one, just pray to get a blessing from the god of thieves at the Pelinggih Sang Hyang Maling sacred site on the slope of Batukaru mountain in Tabanan regency. In Bali, there are two places of worship dedicated to the god of thieves: Besikalung Temple near the Hoo river and Petali Temple in Jatiluwih village.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15. * Painting The Dance, the Dancer by Barbara Anello, The Chedi (Tel. 0361 975963), Desa Malinggih Kelod, Gianyar, until Feb. 18. * Painting Sriani and Sudarmi, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), until Feb. 27.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega cancels dialog with workers
Mega cancels dialog with workers SURABAYA: Hundreds of workers of state cement producer PT Semen Gresik in East Java lost their hope of meeting face-to-face with President Megawati Soekarnoputri after she dropped her plan to visit the factory. During the dialogue, which had been scheduled for this Saturday, the workers had hoped to discuss their objections to the government's plan to sell 51 percent of the company's stakes to foreign firms.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelago
Disaster toll reaches 125 across the archipelago The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disastrous floods and landslides continued to devastate cities across Java and other parts of the country on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 125 and destroying around 120,000 hectares of rice fields. The calamities forced local authorities to prepare emergency measures nationwide as further flooding is likely to plague many regions across Indonesia, which could cause much worst devastation.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wirantawan frees himself from his Balinese roots
Wirantawan frees himself from his Balinese roots Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Artists who move to a big city like Jakarta and Yogyakarta usually bring along the traditions of their hometown, which then often becomes their source of inspiration and creativity, as well as a psychological point of return.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/TAUFIK
JP/3/TAUFIK Agencies Jakarta Following the ongoing dispute with the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) over the status of badminton star Taufik Hidayat, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has decided to try preventing Taufik from playing in international events until his status is clear.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, February 7, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, February 7, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Agenda 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Debating 3:30 Soccer 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Country Road 11:00 TV Drama TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Entertainment News 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fadjar Sidik resurrected in living color
Fadjar Sidik resurrected in living color Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta To look at the work of senior artist Fadjar Sidik is to be filled with sheer anticipation of the birth of a vibrant new experience in art -- for all the circles on his canvas, spiked as they are, emerge so gloriously above muddy horizons like sunshine itself.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia crashes out at Salt Lake City bridge
Indonesia crashes out at Salt Lake City bridge Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's dream of defending the IOC Grand Prix championship has been spoilt by its being denied a semifinal place in the bridge exhibition to be held at the 2002 Winter Olympics, which are due to be opened in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kreneng night market offers Balinese food
Kreneng night market offers Balinese food Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar Situated on Kamboja street in Denpasar, the Kreneng night market is famous for being the right place to find traditional Balinese food and snacks. Open daily, visitors begin flocking to the market at around 7 p.m., dining on wooden benches under simple, makeshift blue plastic tents.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang students get holiday
Tangerang students get holiday TANGERANG: As 10 of the 25 schools in Tangerang were deluged last week, students had to stay at home, waiting for the water to recede. They began to return to school on Tuesday. "Most students are still cleaning the mud and rubbish from their respective schools," said Tangerang municipal education agency chief Nana Sukarna, on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Decision on BCA status to come after deal closing
Decision on BCA status to come after deal closing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it would wait until shortly before it announces the winner of the tender for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) to decide whether the bank would retain its status as a local bank should a foreign investor win the bid. Director General of Financial Institutions, Darmin Nasution said on Wednesday the government was still debating over what to make of BCA if it falls into foreign hands.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Many flood victims have return home
Many flood victims have return home Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the sun shone Wednesday, albeit intermittently, the majority of flood victims returned home for the first time to find their houses full of mud and garbage. Karsan, whose house in Halim, East Jakarta, was completely flooded could only sigh as he surveyed his semi-permanent house which he had to abandon four days earlier.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Syahril's absence from IGWEL deplored
Syahril's absence from IGWEL deplored The lawyers of Bank Indonesia Governor Syahril Sabirin have criticized the Attorney General's Office for rejecting their client's request for a special permit to attend the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) in New York recently. The lawyers said the office did not respond to the request until after the international event had concluded on Monday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' broadcasts advertisements
'TVRI' broadcasts advertisements JAKARTA: The government will soon issue a decree altering the legal status of television station TVRI from a state-run, non- profit company into a profit-oriented state-owned company, giving it the right to earn income from advertising. "It is hoped that the decree will come out in the next two weeks," Minister for Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif told a hearing at the House of Representatives here on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam to buy new factory
Gudang Garam to buy new factory JAKARTA: Publicly-listed cigarette maker PT Gudang Garam said on Wednesday it planned to acquire a Rp 784 billion (US$75 million) factory owned by its affiliate PT Karyadibya Mahardika as part of an expansion program. Gudang Garam said in a statement that the factory would be used to manufacture low tar and low nicotine clove blended cigarettes.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN needs extra power to avoid crisis in Java, Bali
PLN needs extra power to avoid crisis in Java, Bali Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN said on Wednesday that it needed some 2,300 megawatts (MW) in extra power until 2005 to keep Java and Bali islands from an imminent power crisis. PLN finance director Parno Isworo said that some 1,320 MW would be supplied from the independent power producer (IPP) called the Tanjung Jati B power plant in Central Java.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Killer crocodile claims latest victim
Killer crocodile claims latest victim The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A giant crocodile is continuing to terrorize villagers in Central Halmahera regency in the troubled province of North Maluku after reportedly killing at least four people. The seven-meter long reptile lives in a river bordering the villages of Waci and Petelei in South Muba subdistrict, causing fear among local residents, particular those living near the river.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOUR Tonton leads Asian division of the Tour de Langkawi: Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto, who is riding for the Malaysian Telekom team, maintained his overall lead position at the Asian division of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi. Tonton finished 22nd in Wednesday's sixth stage but he kept the division lead with a total time of 18 hours, 10 minutes and 19 seconds.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why peace talks with GAM again?
Why peace talks with GAM again? I read with surprise, even shock, an article titled Aceh peace talks to go ahead in Switzerland in (The Jakarta Post, on Feb. 2, page 2). Peace talks to go ahead again? From the depths of my heart I say that our government has no self-respect by having talks with members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). All the problems in Aceh have been caused by the proclamation of independence by a small group on Dec. 4, 1976 led by Dr. Teungku Hasan M Di Tiro.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Erasmus Huis hosts recital of American composers
Erasmus Huis hosts recital of American composers Y. Bintang Prakarsa, Contributor, Jakarta Would you believe it if a distinguished composer and conductor such as Leonard Bernstein were to have said, "I hate music"? Well, in fact he did say and write it, however, he did qualify it slightly by saying, "But I like to sing". Soprano Binu D.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI rate policy on track: IMF
BI rate policy on track: IMF Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite concerns of higher than expected inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed support for Bank Indonesia's policy of lowering interest rates and allowing inflationary pressures to rise. Visiting IMF senior advisor for the Asia Pacific department, Daniel Citrin said on Wednesday he had reviewed Bank Indonesia's monetary policy. "The base money policy is on track ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan helps immunization program
Japan helps immunization program JAKARTA: The government of Japan handed over a donation worth 140 million yen (about Rp 10 billion) to help a tetanus toxoid immunization program in 12 provinces throughout Indonesia. The donation, which included 736,540 vials of tetanus toxoid vaccine and 5.89 million syringes, was handed over by Hideaki Domichi, the charge d'affairs of the Japanese Embassy, to Dadi S. Argadiredja, secretary general of the Ministry of Health, it was reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP builds 125 houses for evicted Papuans
BP builds 125 houses for evicted Papuans MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: British Petroleum (BP) has pledged to build 125 homes for Papuans in Tanah Merah Village, Manokwari Regency, who are evicted from its gas mining area this year. Erwin Maryoto, a spokesman for BP, said that the houses would be constructed after the government approved an environmental impact analysis (Amdal) proposed for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood-related insurance claims may hit record level
Flood-related insurance claims may hit record level Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood-related insurance claims may hit a record level, even higher than the US$200 million paid by insurance companies as a result of the May 1998 riots, according to an industry executive. "The amount of flood-related claims could be higher than claims resulting from the May 1998 riot ... which reached $200 million," said M. Iqbal of the Association of Indonesian Insurance Companies on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tako to hold national c'ships
Tako to hold national c'ships MEDAN, South Sumatra: The Tako school of karate is expecting some 400 of its karateka (fighters) will take part in its national championships to be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Medan Youth Center here. Chairman of the Indonesian Karate-do Federation (Forki), Luhut Panjaitan is slated to open the championship.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lessons from the deluge
Lessons from the deluge After days of some of the worst flooding in recent memory, the worst seems to be over -- for now -- for Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta. But just as the water recedes and exposes masses of trash and filth covering damaged roads and yards, so too comes into view the failings of those who must be held first and foremost responsible for the disaster.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Catholicism's roots in Bali
Catholicism's roots in Bali Although Catholicism has existed in parts of Indonesia since the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, the religion only began to make headway on Bali in the l930s. Pioneering missionaries such as Father J. Kersten, Father Agustinus de Boer and Simon Buis first arrived in Bali on Easter Day l936 and shortly thereafter converted a number of people in Tuka village, around 10 kilometers north of Denpasar.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Schools still closed despite upcoming exams
Schools still closed despite upcoming exams Rendi A. Witular and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During last week's flooding, which submerged homes and apartments, public schools were by no means spared. With less than 20 days left before second term examinations, many schools have yet to resume their academic activities.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Zainuddin should quit politics
Zainuddin should quit politics From Republika KH Zainuddin MZ is a renowned Muslim preacher who has been put to a severe test by Almighty God. This Muslim leader's engagement in politics could ruin his popularity as a revival mullah for a million Muslims. Islam, as an ideal religion, has always become the reference point for all aspects of our life, especially disagreement. Thus, it should be debated whether Zainuddin has carefully thought out his acts.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Procrastination: Hoping problems will just go away
Procrastination: Hoping problems will just go away Nirwan Idrus, Executive Director, Indonesian Institute for Management Development, Jakarta The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) 2003 wasn't to be, because it started on Jan. 1 2002 -- a year earlier. The Gulf Corporation Committee (GCC) also announced that their cut-in date has been moved forward from 2005 to 2003.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia exports set to rise: CSFB
Asia exports set to rise: CSFB The much anticipated recovery in the global economy will bolster Asian exports this year even if the United States, the world's biggest economy, posts a smaller turnaround than expected, a report released Wednesday said. "For this year, we believe that even a mild recovery in the US is likely to be complemented by a strong surge in pent-up investment demand from across Asia," global investment bank Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) said.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cooperation for migrant workers vital
Cooperation for migrant workers vital Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government called on Wednesday for close cooperation to protect its migrant workers in host countries. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea told the envoys of 11 countries that hosted Indonesian workers that joint action was needed to curb illegal labor trafficking and the recruitment of unqualified workers.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Factories production halts during flood
Factories production halts during flood TANGERANG: More than 100 factories in Tangerang were forced to stop production due to the floods which hit the area last week. "We have reports from 117 flooded factories which have suffered many losses ... those factories had to temporarily stop production," Rina Hernaningsih, a Tangerang municipal trade and industry agency official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOUR Radar Madura office ransacked: The office of the Radar Madura newspaper in Bangkalan, Madura Island, was attacked by hundreds of demonstrators Wednesday evening. The demonstrators had gathered to protest the news coverage of a family dispute currently being heard in a local court. Apparently frustrated that their protest was not being responded to, the demonstrators eventually vented their anger by attacking the office. No casualties were reported in the incident. -- Antara
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deer farm fails to attract visitors
Deer farm fails to attract visitors BOGOR: A deer breeding farm in Buana Jaya, Cariu district, Bogor regency, which also serves as a research center and tourist attraction, has failed to lure visitors, despite a cheap entrance fee of Rp 2,500. Visitors have been scarce because the road leading to the area in bad condition, and there is no public transportation.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
No red carpet treatment for Howard
No red carpet treatment for Howard The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prime Minister John Howard arrived here on Wednesday to a barrage of political insults from top Indonesian politicians who maintained their aversion to the Australian leader's visit to Indonesia. Underneath the cordial formalities which accompany the arrival of a foreign dignitary, it was obvious that the underlying mood was somewhat anxious.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Cocoa-Floods inundate plantations, outlook grim
Indonesia Cocoa-Floods inundate plantations, outlook grim Reuters Jakarta Floods have inundated some 6,000 hectares (14,826 acres) of cocoa plantations in Indonesia's main growing area of South Sulawesi, causing a grim outlook for the upcoming harvest, traders said on Wednesday. Some traders put the number as high as 8,000 hectares.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Badminton body seeks to ban Taufik from playing
Badminton body seeks to ban Taufik from playing Agencies, Jakarta Following the ongoing dispute with the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) over the status of badminton star Taufik Hidayat, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has decided to try preventing Taufik from playing in international events until his status is clear.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parts of Batam deserted after riots, killing
Parts of Batam deserted after riots, killing Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The situation in certain strategic areas in Batam is still tense following three ethnic riots that rocked the island over the weekend. Nagoya, a large shopping center, and the Sekupang Seaport, two crowded public areas, were deserted, with no signs of public transportation, ojek (motorcycle taxis) or hoodlums while dozens of security personnel were on alert at the two locations.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia supports RI's territorial integrity: Howard
Australia supports RI's territorial integrity: Howard Annastashya Emmanuelle and Viva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a apparent bid to deflect strong criticism from both the House of Representatives (DPR) and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Wednesday that his country fully supported Indonesia's territorial integrity.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati told to meet Mahathir over workers
Megawati told to meet Mahathir over workers Yogita Tahil Ramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri should speak with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to address Malaysia's plan to halve the number of Indonesians working in the country and its introduction of a "hire Indonesian last" policy, a former manpower minister said.
Thu, 07 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 6, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 -25 186,000 Adindo Foresta 75 0 10,500 AGIS 125 5 3,435,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 255 -5 5,000 Alakasa 230 -5 1,500 Alfa Retailindo 825 25 50,000 Alter Abadi 50 -5 25,500 Alumindo Light 575 -25 9,000 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0...