Archive: 8 February 2002
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Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dewi Sukarno skips hearing
Dewi Sukarno skips hearing JAKARTA: Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno, wife of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, failed to appear before a hearing on Thursday to testify against a local journalist charged with violating property rights law by publishing photographs of her from the book Madame D'Syuga.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thanking Compaq
Thanking Compaq Regarding my letter Compaq disappoints in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 8, 2002, I would like to clarify that I misinterpreted the warranty service coverage for my Compaq laptop Presario 17565 problem. I would like to thank Compaq Indonesia staff for their patient, warm customer service in explaining their warranty booklet and that the condition I experienced was beyond their warranty responsibilities. We have come to a satisfactory conclusion and I thank Compaq for their cooperation.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood victims lament loss of documents
Flood victims lament loss of documents Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floodwaters had receded, and many people had returned home. But their plight was far from over. After trouble with the poor distribution of assistance and threatened with various diseases, many of them found that their important documents were damaged, or swept away by the floodwaters.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 7
Rupiah Rates Feb. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fitch says Thai banks need to increase funds
Fitch says Thai banks need to increase funds Orathai Sriring, Reuters, Bangkok International credit rating agency Fitch said on Thursday it was unlikely to make major changes to ratings for Thai banks over the next year due to their relatively weak financial position.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Quit smoking and win $10,000
Quit smoking and win $10,000 JAKARTA: A US$10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in a biennial quit smoking contest being organized by the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation (LM3) and the World Health Organization's Centre of Disease Control. The organizers hope to attract more contestants this year after successfully staging Indonesia's first 'Quit and Win' contest in 2000, when 710 people took part.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
India seeks global help to fight terrorism
India seeks global help to fight terrorism India has sent several high-level parliamentary delegations to various parts of the world including Southeast Asia to explain New Delhi's point of view and to seek support in building a global response to fight terrorism. The five-member delegation, headed by Mohammad Anwarul Haque, visited Indonesia from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7 and met several Indonesian leaders including President Megawati Soekarnoputri. Haque gave a special interview to The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8. * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16. * Painting by Lucia Hartini, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI-Australia ties: in a period of crisis
RI-Australia ties: in a period of crisis RI-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis Siswo Pramono Melbourne 2. Castle -- Economic policy fetishes 1x 32 36 pt Fetishes obscure policy debates Economic policy fetishes James Castle President, American Chamber of Commerce Jakarta Office 2. Castle -- Economic policy fetishes 1x 32 36 pt Economic policy fetishes hamper debate over public policies James Castle President, American Chamber of Commerce Jakarta Office
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ban on sand exports to come soon: Minister
Ban on sand exports to come soon: Minister The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Thursday that the government would ban the export of sea sand from Riau province to Singapore because the sand exports did not bring much benefit to Indonesia. She said the companies involved in sand extraction and export had agreed to the ban.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea
7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea TANGERANG: The Tangerang Health Agency said that 6,777 flood victims in the Tangerang area were now suffering from diseases -- mainly diarrhea, skin and respiratory infections. Agency officials noted that most of the victims were in Periuk district with 2,130 patients, followed by Karawaci, with about 2,000 patients.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Claims against Howard unproven'
'Claims against Howard unproven' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert on Indonesia dismissed on Thursday claims of legislators here who have condemned Australian Prime Minister John Howard for remaining supportive of separatist elements in Papua.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
The prosecutors for human rights cases
The prosecutors for human rights cases Name Position Abdul Hamid Head of East Kalimantan Prosecutors' Office Darmono Head of West Jakarta Prosecutors' Office Roesmanadi Attorney General's Office's expert staffer K.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bylaw on public order to be reviewed
Bylaw on public order to be reviewed Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Socially disadvantaged people, including street vendors, prostitutes, transvestites and becak (pedicab) drivers, can breathe a sigh of relief as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has promised to review the controversial bylaw on public order. During a hearing with House of Representatives Commission II for home and legal affairs on Thursday, he agreed to review bylaw No.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garbage aggravates post-flood illnesses
Garbage aggravates post-flood illnesses Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood victims started to return home over the last few days but sickness threatens in the next three weeks unless the piles of garbage in various flooded areas are collected. "We are currently at a critical stage as post-flood illness, especially diarrhea, begins to occur.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar weeds out problematic members
Golkar weeds out problematic members A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the beleaguered Golkar Party seeks to remove the thorn in its flesh, a party top official warned on Thursday of tough measures against staunch critic and senior party member Achmad Arnold Baramuli. Golkar deputy chairman Agung Laksono told reporters on the sideline of the party's leadership congress at Jakarta's Century Park Hotel that the possibility of suspending or dismissing Baramuli "remained wide open".
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor Sutiyoso admits failure
Governor Sutiyoso admits failure Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso admitted guilt on Thursday over his failure to anticipate the recent floods that paralyzed the city for almost a week and promised to take stern actions against violators of zoning regulations, including Pantai Indah Kapuk developer.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. SIA (4x11)
1. SIA (4x11) SIA expects up to 8% growth in Indonesia 2. Duit (2x32) Asian currencies mixed, North Asia tracks lower with yen 3. US (2x24) Microsoft's Gates doubts quick U.S. economic rebound 4. GAS (2x24) PowerGas forms gas association of Singapore 5. ECB (2x20 ECB chief Duisenberg to retire next year
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with Sutiyoso
Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with Sutiyoso Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung East Java Governor R. Nuariana said on Monday that he was ready to meet with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and Banten Governor Djoko Munandar to discuss joint measures for preventing future flooding in western Java.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria claims 23 lives of people in Banjarnegara
Malaria claims 23 lives of people in Banjarnegara Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara At least 23 people in Banjarnegara have died over the past two months following an outbreak of malaria in Banyumas and Cilacap last November and December that spread to the Central Java regency. The villages of Kalitengah, Kaliajer, Merden, and Karananyar, all in Purwonogoro regency, were the hardest hit. Hundreds of people have been infected with the disease, which is spread by Anopheles mosquitoes.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fetishes obscure policy debates
Fetishes obscure policy debates James Castle, President, American, Chamber of Commerce, Jakarta Office After years of following the economic debates in Indonesia and other developing economies, I have become convinced that there are a number of fetishes which obscure rational debate on several important public policy issues. These issues are export policy, currency strength and ownership control.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOUR Tonton finishes second, maintains lead: Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto, who is racing for the Malaysian Telekom team, managed to maintain his overall lead on Thursday in the Asian division of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi. Tonton finished second by clocking 4 hours 35 minutes and six seconds for the seventh stage to keep the lead with a total of 22:45:25. -- tdl.com.my
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
250 houses submerged as floods hit Kudus
250 houses submerged as floods hit Kudus The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 4,500 people were evacuated to safer areas in the Central Java town of Kudus on Thursday as more floods devastated their houses, with floodwater measuring up to 2.5 meters in depth. At least 250 of the 519 houses at Setrokalangan village in Kaliwungu subdistrict -- the worst area affected by the flooding -- were almost totally submerged. Only the roofs of the buildings were still visible.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to donate?
Where to donate? Please could The Jakarta Post prepare a list of places/organizations where readers could donate money or clothing in order to help those in need as a result of the floods. There must be many readers, particularly expats, who would donate but don't know of a reliable destination. MAX GUARD Jakarta Note: It is not generally our policy to provide such lists, but in this instance we would recommend that donations be channeled through the following institutions: 1. Kompas, Jl.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAM
Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAM Annastashya Emmanuelle and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government, which has come under strong criticism from human rights activists for reviving the Aceh military command just this week, is now set to give a new mandate to the military to crush the separatist movement in Aceh.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kontras wants BIN chief removed
Kontras wants BIN chief removed JAKARTA: The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) demanded on Thursday that the government remove A.M. Hendropriyono from his post as chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) because of the gross human rights violations he allegedly committed in the 1989 Talangsari incident in Lampung.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Give negotiations a chance
Give negotiations a chance The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent two conflicting signals on the way it is dealing with the problem of Aceh. On the one hand, the government held talks with representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva to search for a negotiated settlement at the weekend. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis
Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis Siswo Pramono, Graduate Program, School of Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra Indonesian-Australian relations have endured three years of crisis. The formative events in the deterioration of ties include the Asian economic meltdown, the East Timor crisis, the Afghani and Iraqi refugee crisis, and last but not least the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that triggered the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citibank response very slow
Citibank response very slow From Bisnis Indonesia On Jan. 12, I lost my wallet containing, among other things, Citibank Visa & Master cards at Mangga Dua mall. I directly reported the incident to the information desk of Mangga Dua Mall as well as to the police to ensure that I could obtain an official report on the missing items. I also called Citibank. Ms. Bela, a customer service officer, answered my call and immediately informed me of four transactions worth Rp 2,876,900.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flooding brings disease on top of destruction
Flooding brings disease on top of destruction Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been through a lot these last few weeks. On top of the damage to their houses and property caused by flooding, various diseases lurk in the shadows and murky water, ready to pounce on unwary residents.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar Tandjung
Akbar Tandjung should resign From Sinar Pagi The calls for Akbar Tandjung's resignation from his position as Speaker of the House of Representative (DPR) have been strengthened by the decision to appoint him as a suspect in a corruption case wherein he is charged with abusing Rp 40 billion in non-budgetary funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines: --------to come later----- 2. Malaria: 20 x 2 lines Malaria claims 23 lives in Banjarnegara 3. Nuriana: 24 x 2 lines Nuriana ready to discuss floods with Gov. Sutiyoso 4. Lahan 24 x 2 lines Villagers protest over East Timorese refugees
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody's
Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody's Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's financial position remains fragile, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service, citing prolonged political instability and slow progress over reforms implementations. In its annual report on Indonesia, Moody's said on Thursday that the country's B3 country rating and stable outlook reflected the continued fragility of its external financial position.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
PM Mahathir snubs Australia's Howard again
PM Mahathir snubs Australia's Howard again Reuters, Canberra Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has flatly refused to attend a summit of Commonwealth leaders in Australia next month, highlighting for the second time this week Canberra's testy relations with its Asian neighbors. A spokesman for the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra said on Thursday Mahathir had declined an invitation to the Commonwealth meeting in Queensland from March 2 to 5.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorism
RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a cool reception by some members of the Indonesian legislature, visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard attempted to smooth strained ties with Indonesia on Thursday, pledging cooperation in combating international terrorism and a commitment to address trade imbalances.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in Assembly
Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in Assembly Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding the idea to adopt syariah (Islamic law) has resurfaced as the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) resumes deliberation on amendments to the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
BPPT to hold technology expo
BPPT to hold technology expo JAKARTA: The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) will hold research innovation and technology activities aimed at promoting the agency's research findings, deputy assistant for science and technology promotion Finarya Legoh said on Thursday. Finarya said that the activities would include, among other things, exhibitions, seminars and workshops and an innovation and business competition.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand calls for sugar tariff cut
Thailand calls for sugar tariff cut Dow Jones, Bangkok Thailand's Commerce Minister Adisai Bodharamik has sent a letter to the trade ministers of Indonesia and the Philippines, asking them to consider setting a lower import tariff on sugar from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, compared with sugar from non-ASEAN countries, according to a statement from the Department of Business Economics Thursday. The department operates under the Commerce Ministry.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Names of prosecutors for ad hoc rights trial released
Names of prosecutors for ad hoc rights trial released Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The names of 24 prosecutors comprising the ad hoc human rights tribunal to hear cases of human rights abuses in East Timor, was finally made public by the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday. Attorney General M.A.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Moody (2 x 20)
1. Moody (2 x 20) Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody's 2. Insure (2x 25) Floods open new business opportunities for insurers 3. Sand (2 x 20) Ban on sand exports to come soon: Minister JP/ / 3. Sugar (4 x 10) Thailand calls for sugar tariff cut JP/11/Sugar 5. EU (3 x 10) EU slowdown may have hit bottom
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-Australia trade ties strong
Indonesia-Australia trade ties strong Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Thursday that the currently strained political relations between Australia and Indonesia had no impact on both people-to-people links and the business relations of both countries.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines: --------to come later----- 2. Malaria: 20 x 2 lines Malaria claims 23 lives in Banjarnegara Regency 3. Nuriana: 24 x 2 lines Nuriana ready to discuss floods with Gov. Sutiyoso 4. Lahan 24 x 2 lines Villagers protest over East Timorese refugees
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood opens new business opportunities for insurers
Flood opens new business opportunities for insurers Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although general insurance companies may suffer financial losses due to massive flood-related claims, this year's flood disaster may actually open the door for the industry to expand its market, experts said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Employees protest planned sale of BCA 2
* Headlines: Employees protest planned sale of BCA 2 * Opinion: Economic policy fetishes hamper debate4 * City: Bylaw on public order to be reviewed 6 * Archipelago: Malaria kills 23 in Banjarnegara 7 * National: Expulsion of workers from KL studied 8 * World: Violence rages in Mideast 10 * Business: RI financial outlook shaky: Moody's 11 * Features: 'The Lord of the Rings', a thrilling epic 15 * Sports: Winter Olympics to go with a style 20
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
SIA expects up to 8% growth in Indonesia
SIA expects up to 8% growth in Indonesia Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Airlines expects the number of its passengers flying to and from Indonesia to grow between five and eight percent this year on the condition that Indonesia's economy improved, and that travelers regained confidence in the airline industry. "We are hopeful that things are improving and people return to travel.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/JSX
JP/12/JSX .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb.
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JP/2/KPPBOX
JP/2/KPPBOX New schedule for questioning of military/police officers Thursday, Feb.7 -- former National Police chiefs Gen. Dibyo Widodo and Gen. Rusmanhadi, former Jakarta Police chief Comr. Gen. Noegroho Djajoesman. Friday, Feb.8 ---- former Armed Forces chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto, former Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Hamami Nata, former West Jakarta Military District commander Lt. Col. Amril Amien Monday, Feb.11 --- former East Jakarta Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven soldiers discharged for animal theft
Seven soldiers discharged for animal theft Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Indonesian Military (TNI) has dishonorably discharged seven of its personnel arrested for stealing six cows belonging to residents of Sulamu village in East Nusa Tenggara province, local TNI commanders said on Wednesday. Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. William T.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. CLEAN: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 32
1. CLEAN: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 32 Victims clean houses with flood worry JP/6/ People return home to mud and filth 2. SAMPAH: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Sickness awaits as piling garbage left abandoned JP/6/SAMPAH Garbage aggravates post-flood illnesses 3. BYLAW: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 34 Bylaw on public order to be reviewed JP/6/BYLAW Bylaw on public order to be reviewed 4. DOKUMEN: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 36 Flood victims facing lost documents JP/6/DOCUMENTS Flood victims lament loss of documents
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
SEOUL: General Motors Corp is expected to submit a revised bid
SEOUL: General Motors Corp is expected to submit a revised bid for South Korea's bankrupt Daewoo Motor Co this week, its main lender Korea Development Bank said on Thursday. After more than a year of talks, the world's largest automaker signed a memorandum of understanding with Daewoo's creditors last September to acquire four of the South Korean automaker's plants for US$400 million.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
More action, less talk on graft
More action, less talk on graft There is too much talk about problems relating to illegal immigrants. But it is all hot air unless the culture of bisa diatur (can be arranged) or ditanggung beres (consider it done) is dealt with and eliminated altogether. The two expressions, ironically Indonesian in origin, are often used these days to connote subtle hints of corruption.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military to get new mandate to crush GAM
Military to get new mandate to crush GAM Annastashya Emmanuelle and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, which has come under strong criticism from human rights activists for reviving the Aceh military command just this week, is now set to give a new mandate to the military to crush the separatist movement in Aceh.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Utut to start 2002 with Bukaner Open
Utut to start 2002 with Bukaner Open Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto will open his 2002 campaign at the Bukaner Open in India next week as the Indonesian number one chess master aims to bounce back from last year's dismal run of form. Utut will be one of 12 foreign grand masters participating in the US$15,000 tournament, which will run from Feb. 19 to 28.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
IndoTrade
IndoTrade Assisting investors to go global With its proven track record, IndoTrade, a corporate and foreign business investment consultant, is now offering one-stop services for businesses and investors planning on expanding their activities overseas. According to managing director Johan Bukit, IndoTrade has been expanding its expertise to help firms settle new ventures internationally.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia may just
Indonesia may just become history From Rakyat Merdeka I feel hurt to see that some big-wig corruptors remain legally untouched. They have committed wrong, abused their power for money, position and robbed the country of its wealth by using various cunning tricks. It is their immoral conduct that has caused our country to fall into the abyss of debt. If this condition remains unsolved and is not correctly handled, it is likely that Indonesia will just become history.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Our own agenda
Our own agenda With Australia riding in the foreign policy slipstream of the United States, it is no surprise that Canberra has been quietly backing U.S. plans to resume military links with Indonesia as part of Washington's expanded "war against terrorism". The U.S. rationale is that only with U.S. support can Indonesia's dispirited armed forces effectively pursue suspected Indonesian- based terrorist cells. Canberra ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expulsion of workers from KL studied
Expulsion of workers from KL studied Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations are now conducting an investigation into the "real" reasons for Malaysia's decision to deport hundreds of thousands of Indonesian male migrant workers.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
VW to invest $2.17b in Asia in next five years
VW to invest $2.17b in Asia in next five years Agence France-Presse, Singapore Europe's leading car-maker Volkswagen said Thursday it would invest more than 2.5 billion euros (US$2.17 billion) in the Asia- Pacific region in the next five years, after sales rose 7.2 percent last year to outpace world growth.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
CIGNA Open deprived of top women's stars
CIGNA Open deprived of top women's stars Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The CIGNA Open tennis championships in Jakarta are back but will be deprived of the country's top women stars, as Angelique Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya are heading elsewhere. The tournament will feature 147 players and will run from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17 on the hard courts of the Jakarta Hilton Executive Club in South Jakarta. A total of Rp 60 million (US$6,000) in cash prizes will be on offer.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
HIV-AIDS spreads along Asia's drug routes
HIV-AIDS spreads along Asia's drug routes Michael Perry, Reuters, Sydney Increasing drug use in Asia is accelerating the spread of HIV- AIDS along drug trafficking routes from the so-called Golden Triangle to nations like Indonesia and governments are doing too little to combat it, a report says.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Villagers protest over E. Timor refugees
Villagers protest over E. Timor refugees Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Possible clashes are looming between East Timorese refugees and Indonesian farmers seeking to reclaim land used to accommodate the refugees on the border of West Timor and East Timor. About 130,000 refugees have refused to choose between returning to East Timor or resettling in Indonesia as part of the government's transmigration program.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002
TV Program: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 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 2:30 Debating 3:30 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 Religious Teachings 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Volleyball 10:00 Music 11:00 Puppet Show TPI 5:30 a.m.
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Pre-school education unpopular
Pre-school education unpopular SURABAYA: Most of Indonesia's children do not receive proper pre-school education for a variety of reasons -- ranging from the government's inability to offer local programs to poverty, an official said. Director General of Informal Education and Youth Affairs Fasli Jalal said that only 2.13 million of the 12.23 million children between the ages of four and six could attend pre-school programs, along with either play groups or kindergarten.
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;JP;P.J.LEO;REUTERS;AP;REUTERS;AP;REUTERS;AP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-sakit-fashion-Shannen-Mandy-Whoopy-Dion-Winona Photo captions JP/17/CAPS Photo captions Photo A: Sakit JP/P.J. Leo A medical team distributes medicines to flood victims in Grogol, West Jakarta. Many people in the capital are now suffering from illnesses in the aftermath of the recent floods.
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People return home to mud and filth
People return home to mud and filth Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rain early Thursday has made the mud and piling garbage alongside roads stickier and stinkier. With trousers rolled up high and tattered T-shirts, many Jakartans began another day of struggle to clean up the mess in their houses. Amid their painstaking efforts to reclaim their houses, the exhausted-faces showed signs of fear at the prospect of further flooding.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judges key to probe into Trisakti, Semanggi cases
Judges key to probe into Trisakti, Semanggi cases Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The much-awaited questioning of military and police officers in connection with the past incidents in Trisakti University and Semanggi will be up to judges, a lawyer from the commission of inquiry investigating the cases says.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Employees protest planned sale of BCA
Employees protest planned sale of BCA Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of employees from Bank Central Asia (BCA) demonstrated on Thursday against the planned sale of BCA, stirring up familiar concerns of mob politics blocking crucial privatization and asset sales programs. Rallying inside the House of Representatives complex ,the employees demanded the government to cancel the sale of BCA, Antara reported.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
13 councillors to be summoned
13 councillors to be summoned BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Government prosecutors were set to interview 13 members of the Bengkulu provincial legislative council in the near future in connection with a bribery scam. The deputy chief of the government prosecutors office in Bengkulu, Aderan Effendi, said it had sent a letter to Bengkulu Governor Hasan Zen seeking approval to summon the councillors.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed, North Asia tracks lower with yen
Asian currencies mixed, North Asia tracks lower with yen Dow Jones, Singapore Weakness in the yen Thursday on heightened anticipation the Bank of Japan will ease monetary policy even further pushed North Asian currencies lower. Currencies in Southeast Asia, however, rose slightly on increased optimism about a U.S. recovery in the second half of this year, which has prompted foreign fund managers to buy regional equities in recent weeks.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
No compromise with the Free Aceh Movement
No compromise with the Free Aceh Movement Tjipta Lesmana, Institute for, Strategic Studies (LPSI), Jakarta The latest talks in Geneva between the government (GOI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), according to Minister of Foreign Affars Hassan Wirayuda, brought progress in the sense that GAM had agreed to discuss the special autonomy law for the province as the basis for future consultations.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
13 councillors to be summoned
13 councillors to be summoned BENGKULU, South Sumatra: Government prosecutors were set to interview 13 members of the Bengkulu provincial legislative council in the near future in connection with a bribery scam. The deputy chief of the government prosecutors office in Bengkulu, Aderan Effendi, said it had sent a letter to Bengkulu Governor Hasan Zen seeking approval to summon the councillors.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt adamant about ban on housing projects
Govt adamant about ban on housing projects Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government insisted on Thursday it would go ahead with its plan to temporarily ban all housing development in the Greater Jakarta area despite protests from housing developers. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the move was necessary as part of the efforts to save the country from greater economic losses that may result from floods in the future.
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Zainuddin and politics
Zainuddin and 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.