Archive: 13 March 2002
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Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Three get two years each for assault
Three get two years each for assault TANGERANG: The Tangerang District court sentenced three domestic helpers to two-year prison terms on Tuesday for assaulting their younger colleague.Ciying, 50, Effendi, 26 and Eno Sukaesih, 50, were found guilty of beating a 14-year-old maid, Sri Mulyanti, in...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
1. MUSEUM (58cm + I-box) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x10)
1. MUSEUM (58cm + I-box) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x10) Museums lack professional staff, visitors stay away 2. LOAN (40cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x23) Rp 250 million loan not disbursed, Sutiyoso shocked 3. NJOP (30cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/1 (1x23) Tax hike proposal denied 4.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Irene takes 2002 junior chess title
Irene takes 2002 junior chess titleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irene Kharisma from South Sumatra emerged on Tuesday as the champion of the girls' U-14 division at the Rp 6 million (US$600) Rider-Enerpac National Junior Chess tournament in Bekasi, West Java.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 12
Rupiah Rates March. 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,478.00 9,478.00 10,028.00 9,928.00Australian dollar 1 5,469.52 4,942.78 5,234.62 5,177.45Brunei dollar 1 5,756.51 5,204.26 5,509.28 5,451.35Canadian dollar 1 6,621.17 5,985.48 6,336.81 6,269.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortality
Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortalityLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nationwide campaign to curb mortality rates for pregnant women was relaunched on Tuesday, involving more state institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a bid to reach out to more at-risk families.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
President to attend Nyepi celebration
President to attend Nyepi celebration JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz are expected to attend an event marking the Hindu Day of Silence (Nyepi) on April 20 at Candra Wilwatikta Park, Pandaan, near Malang in East Java.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Price for KPC divestment
Price for KPC divestment The central government and PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) have finally agreed to value the mining company at US$889 million, thereby clearing almost two years of deadlock in the negotiations for KPC's divestment of a 51 percent stake to national interests, as required by...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadly
Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadlyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An increase in the number of leptospirosis victims hit headlines recently with nine people reportedly dead and at least 27 people infected with the disease known as "black jaundice" or "Weil's disease"...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChart
No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChartThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Britain's Standard Chartered Bank Plc (StanChart) said on Tuesday it had no plans for massive job cuts as it rushed to assuage thousands of Bank Central Asia (BCA) employees protesting the sale of the bank to a foreign consortium, who...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
How will we get our money back?
How will we get our money back? The government has given a three-month window of opportunity to 33 huge debtors to pay off their debts, and decided not to further extend debt rescheduling. The main incentive will be to exempt debtors, who can fulfill their obligation, from any lawsuits.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
'Parliament Watch' for environment to be set up
'Parliament Watch' for environment to be set up JAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim disclosed on Tuesday his plan to establish a monitoring body in all regions nationwide to observe the works of city councillors in connection with the implementation of environmental policies.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Govt privatization plan lacks public support: Survey
Govt privatization plan lacks public support: SurveyAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's crucial privatization program lacked public support, a key element for the success of the program, according to a survey conducted by the faculty of social and political sciences at...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for Aceh
Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to facilitate new peace talks that will include all parties in Aceh. This comes after a series of dialogs with rebel groups failed to live up to the aspirations of the majority in...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Tax hike proposal denied
Tax hike proposal deniedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration claimed on Tuesday that it took no part in the proposal to increase this year's property tax, which has shocked many taxpayers here.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Timbul set to face rights trial
Timbul set to face rights trial JAKARTA: Former East Timor Police chief Brig. Gen. Timbul Silaen said he was ready to stand trial before the human rights tribunal for his alleged involvement in East Timor atrocities.The tribunal is due to start sitting on Thursday.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium
Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston AtriumBill Blade, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You're stuck, at around 6 p.m., in one of those hopelessly vast, frustrating, and unavoidable traffic jams on Jl. Sudirman when your mind begins to wander.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Correction
Correction In the editorial of the March 12 edition the reference to the former Bulog chief should have read Rahardi Ramelan, not Rahardi Ramlan and the Bulog deputy chief Achmad Ruskandar, not Dadang Ruskandar. The executive of the Raudlatul Jannah Foundation refered to is Dadang Sukandar.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Two villagers shot dead in Kendari
Two villagers shot dead in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Police in Landogi subdistrict, Kolaka regency opened fire on hundreds of villagers occupying a local cocoa plantation, killing at least two and wounding 30 others.The bloody incident broke out at about 11 a.m. local time.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse
Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse Ironic and tragic are perhaps the most appropriate adjectives to portray the condition of Indonesia's aircraft-making company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). In the first half of this week this week or last week?, PTDI was rocked by protest rallies and...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
RI meets with Japanese economic advisors
RI meets with Japanese economic advisors JAKARTA: A Japanese team of experts is holding talks with government officials to help Indonesia reform its economy, according to the Japanese embassy.The embassy said in a statement that the meeting -- the first to be held by the Japanese Assistant Team on...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Telkom's 2001 profit rises 41.2% to Rp 41.2t
Telkom's 2001 profit rises 41.2% to Rp 41.2t The Jakarta Post JakartaDomestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
New state secrecy bill threatens public rights
New state secrecy bill threatens public rightsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A highly-commended plan by the House of Representatives (DPR) to open public access to information more widely will face a tough challenge as the government plans to submit a state secrecy bill for deliberation...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Privatization lacks public support: Survey
Privatization lacks public support: SurveyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's crucial privatization program lacked public support, a key element for the success of the program, according to a survey conducted by the faculty of social and political sciences at University...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
TNI chief succession up to House: Susilo
TNI chief succession up to House: SusiloTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has picked a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to replace Adm. Widodo A.S., but the person's name will only be forwarded to the House of Representatives once the situation in the...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI
Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RIRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Illegal trading of endangered and protected species has reached an alarming level in Indonesia, with the provinces of Bali and East and West Nusa Tenggara serving as centers for the illicit...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty away
Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty awayDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A distinct lack of professionalism on behalf of the civil servant staff members in Jakarta was responsible for the poor management of museums, whose role as cultural centers were on the decrease of late,...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judge
Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judgeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The judges set to handle the graft trial of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan next Tuesday in the South Jakarta District Court are no strangers to controversy.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Haze blankets North Sumatra capital Medan
Haze blankets North Sumatra capital Medan The head of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency at Polonia Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, hinted on Tuesday that the haze which had been covering the city since Saturday had the potential to become a very serious problem.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Smaller tombs for the dead
Smaller tombs for the dead BOGOR: The dead can no longer have big tombs here as the Bogor Sanitation and Cemetery Agency has limited the size of graves to 18 square meters.Head of the agency, Dodi Rosadi, said on Tuesday that Chinese- Indonesians used to be allowed to rent unlimited space for a...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action
Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no actionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for the former commissioner and president of the now-defunct BHS Bank, Hendra Rahardja, in a corruption case that cost the state more than Rp 2.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shocked
Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shockedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than Rp 66 billion in loans are available for low-income people to improve their economic activities. But two weeks after the scheme was launched, the money has not yet been disbursed due to unclear...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
4 x 9
4 x 9 Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarangbali2 x 19Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI trip2 x 20 PKB bans councillors from overseas visit Anthrax1 x 15Anthrax alert in Central Java
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
2. Duit ( 2 X 26
2. Duit ( 2 X 26 Asian monies mostly up late, economic outlook brightens 3. Free 2 X 20 Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest 4. Fair ( 2 X 20 Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Floods return to Palu, destroying homes, crops
Floods return to Palu, destroying homes, crops PALU, Central Sulawesi: A fresh flash flood hit Morowali regency in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday, destroying hundreds of homes and inundating more than 1,000 hectares of paddy fields about to be harvested.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarang
Four killed as landslide buries house in SemarangBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang At least four people from one family were killed on early Tuesday morning when a landslide buried and destroyed their house in the Central Java capital of Semarang.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
House members wrestle to push out Akbar
House members wrestle to push out AkbarKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the factions at the House of Representatives (DPR) said on Tuesday that legislators have the right to propose the dismissal of Akbar Tandjung from his position as House speaker.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Korean power firm to sue more strike leaders
Korean power firm to sue more strike leadersPark Sung-woo, Reuters, Seoul South Korea's power monopoly said on Tuesday it would ask state prosecutors to take action against more union leaders for staging a two-week-old outlawed stoppage, but unionists stood firm in their demands to scrap...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
BMW aiming for 25% of global sales in Asia
BMW aiming for 25% of global sales in AsiaAgence France-Presse, Seoul BMW is aiming to increase its Asian sales to 25 percent of its global sales, the German carmaker announced here Tuesday as it launched its top of the market model in the region's most difficult market.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz
Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quizRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta News of soccer fans getting into trouble, both on and off the field, is nothing new and is a regular occurrence during the competition season.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup
Taufik is back to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat decided to return home after his plan to play for Singapore came to an abrupt end after the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) threatened to ban him from playing.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surge
Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surgeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the director...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts Java Bleu, a new French bistro where the chefs dine 2. BALI: 1 line, 32 counts Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium 3. CHINA, 2 lines, 27 counts China wine dealers hope market gets finer with age
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Checking for Hepatitis is vital
Checking for Hepatitis is vital Dear Dr. Donya, When is the plan for vaccination against Hepatitis B starting in Indonesia?My next question is about my girlfriend, who is from Indonesia. She does not have any record of hepatitis B or other vaccinations.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore
Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in SingaporeBenget Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singaporean Minister for Trade, Industry and Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim opened on Tuesday the Aseanplas 2002 trade show, Southeast Asia's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money
Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog moneyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspect in a high-profile corruption case returned the last tranche of Rp 7.5 billion on Tuesday of the misused State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds to the government.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali
Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Buleleng Police have arrested seven fishermen who are believed to have endangered the natural ecosystem of the regency's western coast by catching fish with powerful homemade explosives.Buleleng Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says
Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, the lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday in a case on the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening
Kontras report reveals rights abuses worseningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's human rights record worsened in 2001 as the state continued to neglect its obligations to promote and protect human rights, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi on Tuesday said that in just the first two months of this year 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Indian textile firms take part in expo
Indian textile firms take part in expo JAKARTA: A group of 34 Indian textile companies, including manufacturers and exporters, will partake in the Asian Global Sourcing Exhibition, to be held between March 14 and 16 in Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java
Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Doctors are warning that there could be an anthrax outbreak in several regencies in Central Java after one villager recently died in the town of Boyolali.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 DebatingTPI...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
House approves conversion of bonds in four banks
House approves conversion of bonds in four banksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government proposal to convert some of the fixed-rate bonds in four banks into variable-rate bonds to avoid banks suffering yet more financial...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t
Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 264,500 AGIS 125 5 1,001,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 Alakasa 175 0...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Rp 5b targeted from computer show
Rp 5b targeted from computer show JAKARTA: Promoters Dyandra Promosindo has said that it expects to sell Rp 5 billion (US$500,000) worth of computer equipment and Rp 3 billion worth of electronics equipment during the Mega Bazaar Computer and Electronic Show from March 13 to March 17 at the Jakarta...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Photo capton
Photo captonPhoto: IslamicNewYearAntaraISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78
Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of former president Sukarno's wives, Hartini Sukarno, passed away on Tuesday after being treated for heart failure in a hospital in Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean
ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project
TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project TOKYO: Tokyo Electric Power Co., or TEPCO, and Tokyo Gas Co. will join Phillips Petroleum Co.'s Bayu-Udan liquefied natural gas project in the Timor Sea, an industry source said Tuesday.The two Japanese companies said they will hold a news briefing at 0730 GMT (2.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visit
Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visitDominic Whiting, Reuters, Bangkok A European Union (EU) mission arrives in Myanmar on Wednesday to revive talks between the military junta and pro-democracy opposition, but a growing power struggle among senior generals may foil their efforts.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Clarification on Falun Gong
Clarification on Falun Gong In order to rebut the negative news that has been circulating these past few days and which has completely misled people, as Falun Gong practitioners, we would like to enlighten your readers with the information below.1.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
PKB bans councillors from overseas visit
PKB bans councillors from overseas visitAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has banned its legislators in the East Java provincial legislative council from going to Europe for comparative studies.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Bekasi-Kota electric
Bekasi-Kota electric train always lateFrom Warta KotaThe services of state-owned railway company PT KAI, particularly those for ordinary people, still await improvement. Take, for example, the departure time of the Bekasi-Kota economy- class electric train. It's late almost every day.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Photo, Visions 01, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest
Freeport acquires Nusamba's interestDow Jones, Washington Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. on Feb. 27 repaid a US$253.4 million loan that it guaranteed on behalf of a minority partner, according to the company's annual report released late Friday by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on Akbar
PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on AkbarFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although March 18 is fast approaching, the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has still deferred making any decision on whether or not to support the setting...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge
Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Govt seeks ways to fight corruption
Govt seeks ways to fight corruption JAKARTA: National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar, Attorney General M.A. Rachman and State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin will hold a meeting at the latter's office on Wednesday to discuss measures against corruption.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
On dual position
On dual positionFrom Republika In his article published in Republika on March 1, titled "Paradox of dual functions", Jack Yanda Z Ishak seems to be worried about the dual functions of senior political figures in this country.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday said that in the last two months 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone. He said that heavier penalties were planned and border security was being stepped up.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao
Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao EAST TIMOR: A candidate in East Timor's upcoming presidential election on Tuesday announced a concession which will allow his only rival, independence hero Xanana Gusmao, to stand in the poll.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Student killed by classmates
Student killed by classmates JAKARTA: A 21-year-old student at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) was beaten to death by classmates on Monday evening after he was accused of stealing his friend's cell phone.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2
* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2* Opinion: Public accountability expected of business 4* City: Museums lack staff, visitors stay away6* Archipelago: Four killed in Semarang landslide 7 * National: State secrecy bill threatens public rights8* World: Afghan troops brace for final push on...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002
Siak rejects harboring deported workers
Siak rejects harboring deported workers PEKANBARU, Riau: Siak Regent Arwin A.S. said in Riau on Tuesday his administration rejected a request from a labor recruitment agency to use the town as a transit point for migrant workers deported by the Malaysian government after January's riot in the...