Archive: 13 March 2002
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Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 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 3.01 trillion in the year before. The publicly-listed company's net income per share rose to Rp 421.64 from RP 298.61. Telkom, however, did not specify what drove the high profit increase last year.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
New state secrecy bill threatens public rights
New state secrecy bill threatens public rights Kurniawan 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 later this month.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Privatization lacks public support: Survey
Privatization lacks public support: Survey Adianto 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 of Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI chief succession up to House: Susilo
TNI chief succession up to House: Susilo Tiarma 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 legislative body returns to normal.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI
Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI Rita 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 practice, State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty away
Museums lack professional staff, visiotrs saty away Damar 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, according to one local official and another from Europe. The poor quality of management has also resulted in the falling number of museum visitors here.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judge
Rahardi's trial to be handle by panel of 'generous' judge Muninggar 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, 00:00 WIB
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. "The number of hot spots from forest fires was 191 on Saturday, 550 on Sunday spreading in Asahan, Labuhan Batu and Langkat regencies in North Sumatra, Aceh, the Riau Islands and the southern part of Malaysia," Firman said.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 grave as long as they could afford it. But a new bylaw was issued recently due to limited available space, Antara reported. The regulation also bans private cemeteries.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Economic Policy for Indonesia and the Indonesian government -- started on Monday and is expected to last through Thursday.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shocked
Rp 66 billion loans not disbursed, Sutiyoso shocked Ahmad 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 information on how to apply for it.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 x 9
4 x 9 Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarang bali 2 x 19 Illegal trade in endangered species on the rise in RI trip 2 x 20 PKB bans councillors from overseas visit Anthrax 1 x 15 Anthrax alert in Central Java
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. At least five villages in the Petasia subdistrict, including Togo Mulya and Bunta, which are inhabited by migrants, were swamped with two-meter-deep floodwater, forcing residents to flee their homes.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarang
Four killed as landslide buries house in Semarang Blontank 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. Relatives of a 32-year-old pedicab driver, named only as Suyanto, who lives at Delikrejo village in Tembalang subdistrict, four kilometers east of the Central Java governor's office in Semarang, died in the landslide.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
House members wrestle to push out Akbar
House members wrestle to push out Akbar Kurniawan 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. "I think House members know of the mechanism to discuss this issue (Akbar's dismissal).
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Korean power firm to sue more strike leaders
Korean power firm to sue more strike leaders Park 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 privatization.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
BMW aiming for 25% of global sales in Asia
BMW aiming for 25% of global sales in Asia Agence 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, 00:00 WIB
'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. The policies Nabiel was referring to include those on landslides and the prevention of floods. Nabiel said the monitoring bodies would be termed as the "Parliament Watch".
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. ELZA (33cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x22) Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Irene takes 2002 junior chess title
Irene takes 2002 junior chess title The 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. The nine-year-old Irene amassed a clear lead of 8 Match Points (MPs) from nine matches in the four-day tournament. Her closest contenders were Amalia Andra and Christine Elizabeth from Jakarta who finished second and third with 6 MPs each.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 12
Rupiah Rates March. 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortality
Govt, NGOs to curb maternal mortality Leo 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Chairman of the event's organizing committee Insp. Gen. Pol.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesian law and the company's mining contract.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadly
Leptospirosis shows mild symptoms but can be deadly Tantri 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" in Jakarta alone. The recent heavy flooding in the capital was blamed for the spreading of leptospire-contaminated water and causing widespread contagion.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChart
No massive job cuts for BCA: StanChart The 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 they fear may streamline operations and cut jobs.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Strict legal measures will be taken against debtors who fail to pay back the public's money. This decision deserves our support.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 their employer's house in Karawaci last November, presiding judge Ade Komarudin said.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt privatization plan lacks public support: Survey
Govt privatization plan lacks public support: Survey Adianto 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 of Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for Aceh
Govt plans to organize new round of peace talks for Aceh Tiarma 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 the province.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax hike proposal denied
Tax hike proposal denied The 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. "We even asked the (central) government not to increase the tax," Governor Sutiyoso told reporters. He said his administration sent a letter to the directorate general of tax at the Ministry of Finance on Oct. 23 last year, urging the central government not to increase the tax.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Timbul's lawyer Palmer Situmorang said the genocide and crimes against humanity charges laid against his client were weak.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium
Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium Bill 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. As mild hunger sets in, it opens up your senses for something salubrious. Wouldn't it be great, you think to yourself, to just close up shop, hop on a plane and head to somewhere like Bali for a spell of much-needed of R-and-R? Well, er, yes it would.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Editor
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The villagers, who were preparing for lunch and pitching tents in the plantation, said they were surprised at the arrival of two trucks carrying members of the National Police's Mobile Brigade.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 mass strikes by thousands of its own employees. Therefore, the government must immediately find the best solution to this problem to prevent it from dragging on and aggravating the company's situation.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action
Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action Muninggar 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 2.6 trillion (about US$260 million) in losses.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Demand for tauge increases every time the Ngerong resort area hosts the annual traditional Javanese ceremony Nyadran to mark the arrival of the Islamic New Year, which falls on March 15 this year.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 (2.30 p.m. Jakarta time) about their joint participation in an LNG project in Australia and joint purchase of LNG from that project. A TEPCO spokesman declined to elaborate. -Dow Jones
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visit
Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visit Dominic 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. Myanmar's rulers said at the weekend they had thwarted an attempted coup, arresting four relatives of 92-year-old former dictator Ne Win and firing three high-ranking officials.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The Himpunan Falun Gong Indonesia is an association legally registered under the Ministry of Justice, North Jakarta, No.110/Leg/2000, dated Nov. 29, 2000.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
PKB bans councillors from overseas visit
PKB bans councillors from overseas visit Ainur 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. The province's party branch threatened to remove its councillors who defy the ban. The decision was made during a meeting of the 32-member PKB faction in the legislature on Monday. At least 24 legislators from the party attended the forum.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi-Kota electric
Bekasi-Kota electric train always late From Warta Kota The 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. This train is sometimes over 30 minutes late, as on Feb. 26, 2002. The train was scheduled to depart at 3:42 p.m. but it left at 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the fast electric train left the station as scheduled.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * Photo, Visions 01, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock 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 0 264,500 AGIS 125 5 1,001,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 113,500 Alter Abadi 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 5,000 Andhi Chandra 320 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 10,000...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest
Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest Dow 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. The partner, Indonesian company PT Nusamba Mineral Industri, informed Freeport-McMoRan that it didn't expect to be able to repay the loan when it came due in March, the filing said.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78
Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78 Fabiola 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. Hartini was rushed to the hospital last Monday evening after she complained of breathing difficulties, and was confined upon the recommendation of attending doctors. "Until 3 p.m.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 director general of oil and gas Rachmat Sudibyo. Rachmat said on Tuesday that the average oil price would remain low this year due to the global economic slowdown.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Feisal told reporters after a meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz on Tuesday that combating corruption needed the participation of all elements of the nation and moral integrity on the part of state officials.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
On dual position
On dual position From 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. He fears not only the emergence of conflicts of interest but also the abuse of power.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. They are held in detention camps before being deported in an ongoing drive which aims to evict a total of some 30,000 illegal immigrants from Sabah alone.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Francisco Xavier do Amaral said the two parties supporting him in the April 14 poll would drop their logos from ballot papers, following a threat by Gusmao to withdraw from the election over the issue.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Asep Suryaman, a graphic design student, left his cellular phone in a classroom when he was recharging his battery, police said; upon returning, he found that the phone had been stolen. When he ran outside looking for a culprit, he reportedly saw Ardiles B. rushing to get on a bus.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
* 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 rebels 10 * Business: Privatization 'lacks public support' 11 * Features: Leptospirosis can be deadly 15 * Sports: Taufik ready to join Thomas Cup squad 20
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 neighboring country.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants
Malaysia gets tougher on migrants Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysian 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. Speaking in parliament, Badawi revealed the full extent of an increasingly aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration, releasing figures showing arrests have rocketed and flagging even tougher action.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup
Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup Novan 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, 00:00 WIB
Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surge
Oil may drop below $22 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 director general of oil and gas Rachmat Sudibyo. Rachmat said on Tuesday that the average oil price would remain low this year due to the global economic slowdown.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. I'm concerned about hepatitis B and typhoid since these two illnesses are still present in Indonesia and I'd like to know: 1. If is are some way to know about that. If there isn't, we can make analysis in my country. 2.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore
Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore Benget 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. He said that the four-day Aseanplas, which was hosting 345 companies from 22 countries, including one from Indonesia, would see the introduction of new products and innovations into the Asian market.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money
Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money Tertiani 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Syafei said here on Tuesday that officers also confiscated two homemade bombs, a fishing boat, four outboard motors and four compressors from the suspects. "The explosives are very powerful.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says
Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says Muninggar 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. On trial was Noval Hadad and R. Maulawarman, alias Molla, acquaintances of Tommy's. Elza quoted Tommy as saying about his 18-month sentenced passed down by Syafiuddin, R. Sunu Wahadi and Paulus E.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening
Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening Tertiani 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 (Kontras) said.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz
Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz Rendi 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. Another brawl took place on Tuesday between two large soccer teams; the Jakmania of Persija Jakarta and the Vikings of Persib Bandung.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The Indian embassy in Jakarta said in a statement on Tuesday that the sizable Indian participation underscores the significance the Indian textile industry as a whole attaches to the event.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java
Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java Blontank 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. Head of the provincial health office Krishnajaya said on Monday evening that the infectious disease of cattle could flare up in some subdistricts in Boyolali, Demak and Semarang.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cartoon 10:00 News 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 News 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Debating TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
House approves conversion of bonds in four banks
House approves conversion of bonds in four banks Dadan 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 trouble.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t
Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t The 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 3.01 trillion in the year before. The publicly-listed company's net income per share rose to Rp 421.64 from RP 298.61. Telkom, however, did not specify what drove the high profit increase last year.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock 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 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 113,500 Alter Abadi 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 5,000 Andhi Chandra 320 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 10,000 Aneka Tambang 1,050 0 2,033,500 Anta Express Tour 425 0 645,000 Apac...
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Convention Center, Central Jakarta, said their information technology project manager, Deddy Andu.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Photo capton
Photo capton Photo: IslamicNewYear Antara 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. Demand for tauge increases every time the Ngerong resort area hosts the annual traditional Javanese ceremony Nyadran to mark the arrival of the Islamic New Year, which falls on March 15 this year.
Wed, 13 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on Akbar
PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on Akbar Fabiola 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 up of a House inquiry into House Speaker Akbar Tandjung.