Archive: 23 March 2002
78 articles found
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three accused of forcing RI women into prostitution
Three accused of forcing RI women into prostitution Agencies, New York Three men have been charged with forcing Indonesian women into prostitution in New York and Connecticut and threatening to hurt them if they did not cooperate. Charges of involuntary servitude, forced labor and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion were brought in an indictment filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
War on mismanagement
War on mismanagement James Kallman, Rully Aprianto and Erwin Ariadharma, PT. Grant Thornton Indonesia, Jakarta By revoking the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) declaration that recommends Shareholders' Obligation Settlement Program (PKPS) be extended to last for 10 years, the government has fired the first shots in its war to bring the economy under control. Indonesia must treat this as a war not a crisis, employing the full arsenal of resources and will that a war demands.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI corrupters may face international tribunal
RI corrupters may face international tribunal A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fifteen of Indonesia's highest-profile names implicated in corruption could face trials in the same international court now trying former Yugoslavian president Slobodan Milosovic for genocide. An international non-governmental organization is now seeking a legal opinion from the Netherlands-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the possibility of trying Indonesian corrupters there.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to reshuffle the management of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, but incumbent company president Baihaki Hakim is likely to retain his post, according to a source. The reshuffle is expected to take place after President Megawati Soekarnopturi returns from her 13-day trip to China, North Korea, South Korea and India, which starts on Sunday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agency to pay itself from housing fund for flood victims
Agency to pay itself from housing fund for flood victims Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Head of the City Housing Agency, Bachri Anuar, revealed that he would cut some of the Rp 2.5 million (US$250) fund for each of the flood victims' houses for renovation. He said the agency would cut Rp 200,000 for the house renovation fund calling it an administration fee, and another Rp 250,000 as a 10 percent tax. "We know the money is to help flood victims financially.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Susilo rules out affiliation to political party
Susilo rules out affiliation to political party Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denied on Friday earlier reports that he would join the newly established Democratic Party as his political vehicle to run for president in the coming election.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's foreign tour
Megawati's foreign tour President Megawati Soekarnoputri will shortly embark on a difficult mission. Namely, a visit to the People's Republic of North Korea, where she will attempt to draw its leaders into the circle of other Asian nations outside the sphere of influence of the People's Republic of China, thus helping to create a more peaceful situation in the region. The President is also to meet with Chinese leaders on her tour.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
When ideas transform economies
When ideas transform economies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is easy to recognize the force of ideas when we see them in action. But how do we identify the influence of an idea when looking back at history? Economic liberalism has been taboo for much of Indonesia's recent past -- including the period when the country first began opening its markets.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeking to boost tax ratio to 17-20%
Govt seeking to boost tax ratio to 17-20% Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday the country's tax ratio must reach between 17 percent and 20 percent to allow the state budget to allocate greater spending for economic development. He said that spending for development was very limited because the state budget was heavily burdened with the cost of bailing out ailing banks.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't give us any trouble
Don't give us any trouble From Warta Kota Referring to a statement by the director of Bina Sumberdaya Mitra that appeared in the March 9 edition of Warta Kota about the public's need for trouble-free and affable service, I would like to share a personal experience. A land swap deal at Jl. Salemba Raya No.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
500 migrants declared genuine refugees
500 migrants declared genuine refugees PEKANBARU, Riau: Out of the 2,100 migrants known to have illegally entered Riau over the last few years, 500 have been classified as genuine refugees, Director General of Immigration Iman Santoso said here on Friday. The classification into the genuine refugee status was made by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), he said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Improving Jakarta's museums
Improving Jakarta's museums The number of visitors to Jakarta's museums markedly increased last year, going beyond earlier estimates. The same was true of revenue from museum ticket sales. Based on a report of the Jakarta museum office, ticket receipts from visitors reached Rp 103 million in 2001, far exceeding the projected Rp 65 million mark. Some museums were favorites, while others received scant interest.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Date Event
Date Event ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nov. 1, 1997 The government closed 16 ailing private banks, including Bank Harapan Sentosa (BHS) and Bank Guna International (BGI) owned by Hendra, who was abroad when the announcement was made. He was later named a suspect in the Rp 3.6 trillion misuse of Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) funds. Nov.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Selling privatization to workers
Selling privatization to workers Strikingly different from the labor demonstrations and strikes that took place earlier this year to demand higher minimum wages and better working conditions, the current wave of industrial action at a number of state companies seems to be unrelated to basic worker rights.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some regencies reject cheap Dolog rice
Some regencies reject cheap Dolog rice A number of regencies in North Sumatra province have rejected cheap rice from the Provincial Logistics Agency (Dolog) this year as it does not comply with the gubernatorial decree of the province. Sofyan Nasution, the assistance to North Sumatra governor, did not state why the regencies refused to accept the subsidized rice, which was scheduled to be distributed to 20 regencies and mayoralties in the province in January.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Inside
JP/1/Inside * Headlines: Families seek release of three Indonesians2 * Opinion: War on economy mismanagement4 * City: Agency to pay itself from housing aid fund 6 * Archipelago: Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years jail7 * National: RI corrupters may face international tribunal 8 * World: Bush to promote foreign aid vision 10 * Business: RI seeks to end row with RP over cement trade 11 * Features: 'MTV Asia' presents 24-hour 'MTV Indonesia'15 * Sports: Milan pair roars into UEFA Cup semis 20
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's trial
Soeharto's trial From Kompas Last January, the possibility that president Soeharto would be absolved became the hot topic. In the context of Soeharto's case, I would like to call on the authorities to settle the case immediately and permanently so that his children, grandchildren and so on will not be stigmatized by history.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 100m for free health care
Rp 100m for free health care BOGOR: Bogor Health Agency has provided Rp 100 million (US$10,000) fund to provide free health care for poor people in the municipality. "The people can obtain free treatment by filling out the form available in each public health center," said head of the agency, Triwandha Elan, on Thursday. The agency has distributed 28,203 forms to the centers. "Doctors in the centers will give recommendation to the patients," he said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Levi's wins suit against RP firm
Levi's wins suit against RP firm MANILA : Levi Strauss and Co. on Friday won a copyright infringement suit against an apparel company in the Philippines accused of copying the US jeans maker's pocket design, the Supreme Court announced. The court ordered CVS Garment and Industrial Co., maker of Europress jeans, to desist from marketing the disputed products and to pay Levi Strauss 85,000 pesos (US$1,667 dollars) in damages.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is set to reshuffle the management of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, but incumbent company president Baihaki Hakim is likely to retain his post, according to a source. The reshuffle is expected to take place after President Megawati Soekarnopturi returns from her 13-day trip to China, North Korea, South Korea and India, which starts on Sunday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dude, where's my car?
Dude, where's my car? From Republika On March 11, my family and I went to the Safari Park in Cisarua, Bogor. We parked our car in front of a ticket booth near the cable cars. At about 1 p.m., we found that our car was gone. We asked the man in charge of the ticket booth about our 1996 dark blue Grand Extra Kijang van. He answered that about five minutes earlier, two men had gotten into a dark blue Kijang van whose alarm was going off. Unfortunately, he had seen no reason to become suspicious.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs accuse Sutiyoso of rent-a-thug methods
NGOs accuse Sutiyoso of rent-a-thug methods The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The threat from Betawi Brotherhood Forum's (FBR) to arrest and beat up Wardah Hafidz, leader of the Urban Poverty Consortium (UPC), has created great concern among other activists, while the police refuse to take any preventive action. Article 368 of the Criminal Code stipulates that someone who issues a threat can be sentenced to nine year jail sentence.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Inside
JP/1/Inside * Headlines: Families seek release of three Indonesians2 * Opinion: War on economy mismanagement4 * City: Agency to pay itself from housing aid fund 6 * Archipelago: Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years jail7 * National: Party chiefs to be grilled over scam allegations 8 * World: Bush to promote foreign aid vision 10 * Business: RI seeks to end row with RP over cement trade 11 * Features: 'MTV Asia' presents 24-hour 'MTV Indonesia'15 * Sports: Milan pair roars into UEFA Cup semis 20
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Falling school enrollment puzzle Yogya
Falling school enrollment puzzle Yogya Singgir Kartana, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In the 1970s and 1980s, elementary schools began to spring up in the city. Yogyakarta, known as the "city of students" in recognition as its position as a center of education, saw new schools being built in every regency. Now things have reached a turning point.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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; ANPAa..r.. ~Across-Mataram- Lombok woven cloth kept in Australian museum MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Curator of the Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery James Bennet said here on Thursday at least 80 pieces of usap traditional woven cloth from Lombok were housed in the museum. "Of the 60,000 collections in the museum, 4,000 come from Indonesia including 80 pieces of usap and umbak embroideries made in the 1970s and given as presents by collectors in Lombok," he said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. troops in Indonesia
U.S. troops in Indonesia The March 20 edition of USA Today reported that officials in the administration of President George W. Bush planned to dispatch military troops to Indonesia. The plan was based on the Pentagon's report that dozens of al-Qaeda fighters had successfully fled Afghanistan and are now hiding in Indonesia. The report of the deployment of troops to Indonesia was denied by the White House spokesman, who said there was no such plan.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thinking retributive justice
Thinking retributive justice Todung Mulya Lubis, Lawyer, Jakarta Can justice be replaced with another means of social avenue? A fair and lasting reconciliation can only be achieved by emphasizing the rights of victims. In Indonesia, efforts to make peace with the past through the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission are more guided by the interest to prevent national disintegration. Reconciliation is deemed more important than accountability.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
VIP toilets
VIP toilets at Gambir From Warta Kota The fee for using VIP toilets at Gambir railway station, Central Jakarta, has been increased to Rp 1,000 probably because they are mostly used by passengers who travel on executive-class trains. At all other railway stations in Jakarta, the fee is still just Rp 500 per person. Two toilets for the disabled on the ground floor at Gambir railway station are always locked. Once I saw, to my surprise, a physically able man using one of these special toilets.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI seeking to end dispute with RP over cement trade
RI seeking to end dispute with RP over cement trade Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Trade and Industry expects its Philippine counterpart to nullify a safeguard duty on Indonesian cement imports, thus ending a dispute over cement trade, a senior government official said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party chiefs to be grilled over scam allegations
Party chiefs to be grilled over scam allegations Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police detectives have announced plans to question chiefs of political parties who allegedly received Rp 109 billion from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) and former president B.J. Habibie in the run-up to the 1999 elections. "My two officers and I spoke with Gus Dur at his home on Tuesday, asking him to explain the matter to us.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Punish big corruptors
Punish big corruptors From Rakyat Merdeka The current state of our country is attributable to rampant corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), as well as the mega- debts that are strangling the economy. How can the country remain unaffected if some Rp 150 trillion is now in the hands of dirty business magnates and some Rp 500 trillion in debts has yet to be repaid? The total amount reaches about Rp 650 trillion, a figure nearly as large as the government's foreign debts.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, March 23, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, March 23, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Documentary 9:00 Cartoon 9:08 Regional Program 10:00 Talk Show 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Documentary 5:00 Traditional Performance 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Theater 12:00 a.m. News 12:30 Saturday Night Film TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Cooking Program 9:00 Quiz 10:00 Indian Film 1:00 p.m.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
No meddling in anti-terrorism campaign: VP
No meddling in anti-terrorism campaign: VP The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz argued against participation by foreign countries in the effort to crack down on terrorist groups in Indonesia, saying that the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police should be allowed to deal with the issue.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourists observe Javanese New Year
Tourists observe Javanese New Year YOGYAKARTA: Some 7,000 local tourists from Sleman regency packed Jl. Yogya-Godean in Guyangan village on Thursday evening to watch a ceremony locally known as Suran Mbah Demang held by local residents.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Families appeal for release of three Indonesians
Families appeal for release of three Indonesians Yogita Tahilramani and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Families of the three Indonesian terror suspects arrested in the Philippines appealed to the government on Friday to facilitate their release from jail, claiming that the neighboring country's move was unfair. "The arrests are a weird drama.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lampung's PDI Perjuangan chief in jail
Lampung's PDI Perjuangan chief in jail Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung The head of the provincial branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in Lampung has been arrested and placed in jail on assault charges. After Anshori Yunus was taken to the Rajabasa Penitentiary late Thursday night, however, a melee almost ensued when his supporters, reportedly local members of PDI Perjuangan, threatened to storm the prison if he was not released.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medical graduates needed in remote areas
Medical graduates needed in remote areas JAKARTA: Medical school graduates are still required to work in remote areas across the archipelago as the distribution of medical practitioners remains uneven, the Ministry of Health said on Friday. Director General of Public Health Azrul Azwar said on Friday that the two-year placement program was needed to provide medical services to the public.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dutch East India Company's (VOC) anniversary fete stirs controversy
Dutch East India Company's (VOC) anniversary fete stirs controversy Gerald de Hemptinne, Agence France-Presse, The Hague The 400th anniversary of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) is being celebrated by some as the birth of world trade but others remember it as the beginning of Dutch colonial exploitation.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
SUBJECT: ADVERTORIAL
SUBJECT: ADVERTORIAL COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthy Most people have their own theories about what makes a gym or fitness center special, and most of the theories are correct; It's the pampering, the exercise, the facilities and the equipment. At Klub Borobudur, the staff establish good relationships with members.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Water contaminated with e-coli bacteria
Water contaminated with e-coli bacteria JAKARTA: The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) campaign manager, Raja Siregar, said on Friday that the piled up waste in the capital had polluted 80 percent of groundwater with e-coli bacteria. The bad quality groundwater later becomes one of the most prominent sources of digestive tract infections and skin diseases, he said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian units down on yen weakness
Most Asian units down on yen weakness Dow Jones, Singapore The U.S. dollar's modest advance against the yen Friday kept pressure on most Asian currencies in the absence of any significant domestic developments in most markets. The Singapore dollar, Thai baht, South Korean won, New Taiwan dollar and Philippine peso all weakened.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 22
Rupiah Rates March. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Tuberculosis endemic in Central Java
Tuberculosis endemic in Central Java SEMARANG: Some 82 percent of people aged between 15 years and 54 years in Central Java suffer from tuberculosis, threatening the province's future human resources, a health agency official said. But the head of the Central Java health agency, Krishnajaya did not state the exact number of people suffering from the disease this year.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court sentences Hendra to life for corruption
Court sentences Hendra to life for corruption Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The former president of the now-defunct BHS Bank, Hendra Rahardja, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for corruption charges involving Rp 2.6 billion (US$260 million).
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Walmudi's relatives seek justice
Walmudi's relatives seek justice Yogyakarta: Relatives of Walmudi, also known by the alias Klowor, shot to death during Wednesday's clash between a group of his friends and five members of Yogyakarta's police mobile brigade (Brimob), have demanded justice through legal proceedings. "I can't accept this -- the man who killed my son must be held responsible," Klowor's father, 62-year-old Sujalmo, told reporters on Friday, after protesting to officials at Yogyakarta's police headquarters.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to work with Indonesian antiterrorism police, not military: report
U.S. to work with Indonesian antiterrorism police, not military: report Agence France-Presse, Washington Concerned about a possible anti-U.S. backlash, the United States will not train the Indonesian military in fighting terrorism, but will work with its law enforcement agencies, The New York Times reported on Friday. The director of the U.S.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rejected produce sold in Malaysia
Rejected produce sold in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Fruit and vegetables which have been rejected by other countries because of high pesticide levels are being sold locally in Malaysia, a government official said. Mohamad Shariff Omar, Malaysia's deputy agriculture minister, said some Malaysian fresh produce bound for export markets was being rejected because of pesticide levels, The Sun newspaper reported Friday. The rejected food was being sold in domestic markets, he was cited as saying.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to be questioned in Ancol case
Sutiyoso to be questioned in Ancol case JAKARTA: Jakarta Prosecutors' Office chief Moeljohardjo said on Friday that the office would question Governor Sutiyoso next week as a witness in an alleged corruption case involving foreign trips conducted by city officials and councillors. "We received the permission of the President on Tuesday to question the governor," he said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot and kill 12, nab 521 street criminals
Police shoot and kill 12, nab 521 street criminals Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta police have revealed they shot dead 12 suspects and arrested 521 others allegedly involved in 357 street crime cases in the past three months. But the figures, which was announced on Friday, did not impress members of the public interviewed by The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's allegation
Gus Dur's allegation Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid is not the type to remain silent in witnessing an interesting development in the life of nationhood and statehood such as the hullabaloo surrounding the Buloggate II case. According to Wahid, besides Akbar there are many other political figures from both large and small political parties that have also received non-budgetary funds from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural society
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural society Th. Sumartana, Institute for Inter-Faith, Dialog in Indonesia, Yogyakarta Since its establishment in 1999, the Institute for Inter-Faith Dialog in Indonesia (Interfidei) has been fully engaged in popularizing inter-faith dialog, particularly during the unstable late 1990s. Because of its nature, Interfidei has greater freedom to develop its vision and mission.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot 12, arrest 521 but crimes continue
Police shoot 12, arrest 521 but crimes continue Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Jakarta police have revealed they shot dead 12 suspects and arrested 521 others allegedly involved in 357 street crime cases in the past three months. But the figures, to be officially announced on Friday, did not impress members of the public interviewed by The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indian scholarships for Indonesians
Indian scholarships for Indonesians JAKARTA: Under the yearly scholarship program called the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), 41 Indonesian engineers will depart on Sunday for a six-week stint studying computer software in India. The training, which is a full scholarship program, will be conducted by Tata Infotech Limited in New Delhi. The scholarship winners were selected by the Office of the State Minister of Research and Technology.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
City administration continues 'becak' raids
City administration continues 'becak' raids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Administration continued to raid becak (pedicabs) on Friday, ignoring a Central Jakarta Court verdict that the seizures were illegal. Pedicab drivers on Thursday won a class action against the administration over a series of raids conducted by city officials, Jakarta police and soldiers.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
More woes in Citra Garden
More woes in Citra Garden I refer to my letter Links from Citra Garden 5 published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 4, 2002 in respect to problems in the complex and am pleased to inform you that the second gate into Citra 5 was opened on Feb. 3. However, the security guards who man the gates of Citra 3 are slack and indifferent. For instance, the rule that a gate pass should be given to a motorist before he or she is allowed to enter the compound of Citra 3 is not always followed.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. DRUG: 28 PT, 1 COL, 3 X 12
1. DRUG: 28 PT, 1 COL, 3 X 12 Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years jail 2. MALUKU: 55 PT, 4 COLS, 1 X 25 Maluku Police collect weapons 3. PDI: 40 PT, 3 COLS, 1 X 34 Lampung PDI Perjuangan chief in jail 4. SHIP: 36 PT, 2 COLS, 1 X 24 Kalla refuses compensation
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management
Govt to reshuffle Pertamina management The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is set to reshuffle the management of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, but incumbent company president Baihaki Hakim is likely to retain his post, according to a source. The reshuffle is expected to take place after President Megawati Soekarnopturi returns from her 13-day trip to China, North Korea, South Korea and India, which starts on Sunday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku Police collect weapons
Maluku Police collect weapons Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Hundreds of assembled guns, sharp weapons and ammunition were collected by the police in strife-torn Ambon in recognition of the Malino peace deal, which aims to eliminate violence in the area, provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Soenarko D.A. said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Honest police turn down bribe
Honest police turn down bribe BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Three Syrian tourists detained in Pare Pare, South Sulawesi on suspicion of deception failed to buy their freedom when Banjarmasin Police officers refused to accept their bribe. The three tourists Alia Ibrahim (43) and her two sons, Fuad Muhamad (20) and Wa'dah A Muhamad (20) were arrested on Thursday for having cheated money changer, PT Haji La Tunrung in Banjarmasin out of Rp 24 million.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 22, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 -25 15,000 Adindo Foresta 60 -5 23,500 AGIS 130 -10 850,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 215 0 25,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 7,500 Alter Abadi 45 -5 5,000 Alumindo Light 675 25 8,000 Andhi Chandra 335 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,050 -25 301,000 Anta Express Tour 415 5 2,325,000...
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
'MTV Asia' presents 24-hour 'MTV Indonesia'
'MTV Asia' presents 24-hour 'MTV Indonesia' Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With an invitation similar to that of one for a wedding, a room decorated with young coconut leaves and a "bride and groom" (local VJs Shanty and Arie) dancing to the tune of Pink's Get The Party Started, MTV Network Asia introduced on Thursday the 24- hour MTV Indonesia channel.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Susanto burnt up by Russian's blistering manuever
Susanto burnt up by Russian's blistering manuever Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's hopes crumbled at the Japfa Chess Match in North Jakarta on Friday, when Susanto Megaranto failed to withstand Alexandra Kosteniuk's mating net in their first game. But 15-year-old Susanto proved he was not easily beaten, forcing the 18-year-old Russian women's grand master to 71 moves, in more that three and half hours.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta deserves better
Jakarta deserves better As Jakartans gear up for the election of our next governor later this year, it might be worth pondering the question of whether our beloved city has become a more pleasant place to live in these last five years under the leadership of Governor Sutiyoso.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ford launches first superstore in RI
Ford launches first superstore in RI JAKARTA: PT Ford Motor Indonesia said in a statement on Friday that it had launched the first Ford Superstore in Indonesia to provide customers with a modern automotive showroom and service center. "Ford's retail strategy for Indonesia is to have fewer, larger, well-established dealerships that have industry-leading facilities and provide industry-leading customer satisfaction," the company's president director Will Angove said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia says $22-$25 oil price range reasonable
Indonesia says $22-$25 oil price range reasonable Jerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister said on Friday that OPEC's US$22-$25 oil price range target for 2002 was reasonable even though current price strength did not necessarily reflect supply and demand fundamentals. Purnomo Yusgiantoro also said Indonesia still hoped it would average $22 per barrel for its crude oil in 2002 despite an average of $19 in the first two months of the year.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
PSM beats Persema 1-0
PSM beats Persema 1-0 MAKASSAR, SOUTH SULAWESI: PSM managed a narrow 1-0 win over Persema Malang in their Indonesian League soccer match at the Matoangin Stadium here on Thursday night. The only goal was scored by Miro Baldo Bento in the second half off of a penalty shot to end its drought in the previous matches. The two teams were involved in a tight match. They both managed to create chances but could not convert them into a goal until the 75th minute.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Time to call a spade a spade
Time to call a spade a spade Amando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network The Balikatan 02-1 joint RP-U.S. military exercises, launched last January, are nearly halfway through their six-month time frame, but the troops have not been involved in serious encounters with the Abu Sayyaf.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Peace mission seeks non-military solution to Moro conflict
Peace mission seeks non-military solution to Moro conflict Oliver Teves, Associated Press, Manila Members of an international peace mission said on Friday they will seek a non-military alternative to a U.S.-Philippine campaign against a Moro extremist group holding an American couple and a Filipino hostage on a southern island. Ongoing military training aimed at wiping out the extremist Abu Sayyaf group involves 660 U.S.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN solidarity remains sound amid terrorism issue
ASEAN solidarity remains sound amid terrorism issue Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Different approaches to fighting terrorism would not undermine ASEAN solidarity, Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday. Indonesians might be arrested in neighboring countries as part of the crackdown on terror, but there was no cause for alarm as long as suspects were given their proper legal rights, Hassan said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar names new team of lawyers ahead of trial
Akbar names new team of lawyers ahead of trial Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an abrupt move ahead of his first trial scheduled to start on Monday, House of Representative Speaker Akbar Tandjung currently implicated in the high profile Bulog scandal replaced his team of lawyers on Friday.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sense of crisis of our officials
Sense of crisis of our officials From Neraca Are our high-ranking officials unwilling to extricate us from the present crisis? This is a valid question to ask state executives. From day to day, their deeds are not headed towards finding a solution to the crisis. They even try to slam the door if there are signs that improvement is in the air. The state agenda, public decisions, improvements in service and disciplinary enforcement seem to be only a game to play.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Persisten corruption and the 'me too' mindset
Persisten corruption and the 'me too' mindset Siwage Dharma Negara, Economic Researcher, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta In the March 18 edition of this newspaper, Kornelius Purba discussed widespread corruption and joked about the chance of Indonesia getting recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records, given the complexity of the problems and the weird way in which our legal institutions tackle the issue of corruption.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Flood Canal still a pipedream, no govt fund
East Flood Canal still a pipedream, no govt fund Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials admit there has been no significant progress in the 23-kilometer flood canal project in the eastern part of the capital because both the central government and the city administration have not disbursed any funds to commence the work.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kalla refuses compensation
Kalla refuses compensation Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Shipping company PT. Kalla Lines and Yogyakarta fishermen have failed to reach a compensation agreement for environmental damage allegedly caused by the sinking of a company tanker off Congot beach, Yogyakarta province last year.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Anton Gideon Hilman died Friday morning having been in St. Carolus Hospital, Central Jakarta for two months fighting an acute lever disease. "English teacher" would probably be the most suitable accolade given to the smiley gentleman with familiar glasses and moustache who entered millions of homes through a popular English-language education program.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TRAIN: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. TRAIN: 2 lines, 25 counts On new train, Bangkok dwellers wave goodbye to traffic jams 2. SD: 1 line, 35 counts Falling school enrollment puzzles Yogya 3. ICELAND: 3 LINES, 18 counts Penises of every kind adorn walls of special museum in Iceland
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison
Drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar One of Bali's biggest drug dealers was jailed for 13-years on Friday after the Denpasar Public Court found him guilty of drug possession. "We found that the defendant, Isaac Thayeb, is guilty of having various narcotic substances in his possession, and also guilty of having various illegal psychotropic substances in his possession," chief judge Ketut Sudarma said.
Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
The masquerade of U.S. exercises
The masquerade of U.S. exercises Amando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network The Balikatan 02-1 joint RP-U.S. military exercises, launched last January, are nearly halfway through their six-month time frame, but the troops have not been involved in serious encounters with the Abu Sayyaf.