Archive: 6 March 2002
86 articles found
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's, Asia's rights record poor: U.S. State Department
RI's, Asia's rights record poor: U.S. State Department Agence France-Presse, Washington Indonesia continued to make progress in some areas of its transition from a long-entrenched authoritarian regime to a more pluralistic, representative democracy, but the government's human rights record remains poor, the U.S. State Department said.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah'
Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Aceh provincial administration will soon set up religious police to help effectively enforce Islamic syariah law in the rebellious province, a local senior official said on Tuesday. "The establishment of the religious police is aimed at intensifying the implementation of the Islamic law in Aceh," provincial administration secretary Tanthawi Ishaq was quoted by Antara as saying to journalists in Banda Aceh.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0 303,000 AGIS 125 0 299,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 235 -25 308,500 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 50,500 Alter Abadi 40 0 0 Alumindo Light 575 0 0 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 -50 10,000...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
My money lost in BCA
My money lost in BCA I am writing with regards to what may be becoming a popular crime in our current climate. My wife recently checked her BCA bank account to find that Rp 3,000,000 had been taken out by an unauthorized person or persons. She was extremely distraught as you can imagine. I wonder how many other customers have already experienced this. Can it be nipped in the bud or is it too late? I would like to know using your medium what the Managers of BCA propose to do about my wife's loss.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Asian rights record poor: U.S. State Dept report
RI, Asian rights record poor: U.S. State Dept report Agence France-Presse Washington Indonesia continued to make progress in some areas of its transition from a long-entrenched authoritarian regime to a more pluralistic, representative democracy, but the government's human rights record remains poor, the U.S. State Department said.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP Reform to announce board members
PPP Reform to announce board members JAKARTA: The splinter group of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) will announce the members of its executive board at Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan here on March 24. The announcement will be made by PPP Reform's chairman Zainuddin MZ, who will also speak about political issues. "We are sure the event will be attended by our supporters.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
On democracy
On democracy Regarding, the article Better parties vital to Indonesia's democracy published in The Jakarta Post on March 5. The most effective way of strengthening both the reform process and national integrity is to build social structures that allow all Indonesians an equal opportunity to participate in contributing to state policy. In this way, voices can be heard not only from the urban super culture but also from the poorest village communities.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossings
Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossings Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The train signal rang loudly and the railway gate arm descended slowly as two trains coming from opposite directions on different tracks appeared in the distance. The railway crossing guard blew his whistle, but many motorists chose to ignore him and the signals as they rushed across the tracks.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Responding to ethnic conflicts
Responding to ethnic conflicts There has been a general increase in ethnic conflicts in the country lately. The recent outbreak of an ethnic conflict in Kramat Jati market, East Jakarta, is just one example. And Krmat Jati was still tense on Feb. 25 following the clash between traders. Local people are afraid a "small" clash will spark a bigger ethnic conflict. Security guards have striven to prevent the situation from deteriorating by arranging a meeting between the two conflicting groups.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 polls
NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 polls Tiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alwi Shihab's National Awakening Party (PKB) has seen its bid to win back its traditional support from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) come unstuck after the country's largest Muslim organization insisted it would maintain its impartiality. On Tuesday, the party's executives met with NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi at the latter's office on Jl.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state expenditure at the Ministry of Finance. We apologize for failing to identify Hutagalung in a photo that appeared on this page on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Factions Seats Faction stance Legislator stance --------------------------------------------------------------- PDI Perjuangan 153 unclear unclear Golkar 120 against against PPP 58 against evenly split PKB 51 for for Reform 41 for evenly split Military/Police 38 against against PBB 13 for evenly split KKI 12 for for PDU 9 unclear evenlys plit PDKB 5 for for -------------------------------------------------------------- Note: - a...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judge arrested for corruption
Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges. Much. Huzaini, deputy chief of the Riau High Prosecutor's Office, said here on Tuesday that the suspect had been detained and would be brought to court as his office had evidence that the suspect took a bribe of Rp 50 million during a recent case he handled in Tanjung Pinang District Court.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rupiah broke through on Tuesday the Rp 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in five months, on what dealers attributed to rising confidence in a successful sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA). The local currency jumped to a five-month high to close at Rp 9,985 against the dollar, up from Rp 10,075 the day before, marking its strongest performance since October last year.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said a decision was due to come out as part of an economic stimulus package the government would release.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed, rupiah strengthens
Asian monies mixed, rupiah strengthens Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Improving prospects for the privatization of state-held assets in Indonesia helped the rupiah climb to a near five-month high against the dollar Tuesday. Other Asian currencies were mixed in rangebound trading.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
All Arun gas fields now in full operation
All Arun gas fields now in full operation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All of the Arun gas fields in the troubled province of Aceh operated by American oil and gas firm ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc. have resumed full operation following the reopening of the Pase field on Monday evening. "The last field, Pase, resumed operation on Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. with gas production at 25 million cubic feet per day (mcfd).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Java legislators under fire over trip
East Java legislators under fire over trip Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java provincial legislative council apparently will go ahead with planned overseas trips this month despite the threat of sanction by political parties. Some 35 members of the provincial legislature's Commission B on economic affairs and Commission E on social affairs are preparing for trips to several possible European countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor Yoichi Funabashi The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
22 armed robbers target company
22 armed robbers target company BOGOR: Some 22 people armed with guns and knives broke into farm breeding company PT Anwar Sierad in Pamegarsari, Parung subdistrict, Bogor, early on Tuesday and made off with approximately Rp 350 million in automobiles and cash. The company's human resources manager, Ari, said on Tuesday the robbers gained entrance to building's compound by scaling a back wall. After subduing two security guards and six employees, the robbers broke into a second floor room.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace deal
Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace deal Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension engulfed the Maluku capital of Ambon again on Tuesday after the security forces fired warning shots to halt stone- throwing during a protest by a group of Muslims opposed to the recent peace accord.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Time to 'FEER' get Thailand spat
Time to 'FEER' get Thailand spat The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The controversy over the Far Eastern Economic Review has reached a virtual impasse. The Review on Monday sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to express its regret over the controversy caused by the article in its Jan. 10 edition. But while the letter apparently falls short of an unconditional "apology", the Thai government should accept it and lay the matter to rest.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Postflood lethal disease kills eight
Postflood lethal disease kills eight Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of an infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday. Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A. Chalik Masulili revealed that the leptospire bacteria spread through the urine of rats, whose habitat was destroyed by the floods.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Briton robbed in Serpong
Briton robbed in Serpong TANGERANG: Two unidentified robbers riding a motorcycle robbed an Englishman here near Gading Serpong housing complex on Jl. MH. Thamrin on Tuesday morning. Tangerang Police deputy chief Comr. Paulus Water Paw said the victim, John Glenn Daining Wilson, 60, was heading for his office in the housing complex, driving a Timor sedan at about 11:30 a.m. when the car had a flat tire.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao a reluctant presidential campaigner
Gusmao a reluctant presidential campaigner EAST TIMOR: Independence hero Xanana Gusmao said on Tuesday he would be happy to lose the former Indonesian territory's April 14 presidential election. "If I lose, it would be better for me," the charismatic 56- year-old former political prisoner told reporters during a visit to Thailand. If he wins, as he is widely expected to, Gusmao will lead the world's newest nation beginning on May 20.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
To Minister Boediono
To Minister Boediono Dear Mr. Boediono, please read the news stories about the smuggling of various goods, ranging from second-hand bicycles to used helicopters, published in the mass media over the past two weeks (Feb. 14 to Feb. 26). In short, there is nothing that cannot be imported into our country. Second-hand garments from abroad, which are trash in their countries of origin, have glutted the country's garment markets in recent years. Mr.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leftovers at Sizzler's
Leftovers at Sizzler's I have been a patron of Sizzler's restaurant for the last three years. Last week I decided it was to be my last visit. I came early to one of Sizzler's restaurants in Jakarta (around 11 a.m.) to order two portions of salad for take away. After they gave me the container, I looked for the porridge, but I was quite surprised when I opened the lid that the pot was only a quarter full and the appearance was not good.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators waffle on inquiry into Akbar
Legislators waffle on inquiry into Akbar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike tiny parties which have little to lose, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remains cautious on the establishment of a House of Representatives (DPR) inquiry team to investigate Speaker Akbar Tandjung's role in a corruption scam. Akbar, also chairman of Golkar, was declared a suspect in a Rp 40 billion scandal involving the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in early January.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judge arrested for corruption
Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges. Much. Huzaini, deputy chief of the Riau High Prosecutor's Office, said here on Tuesday that the suspect had been detained and would be brought to court as his office had evidence that the suspect took a bribe of Rp 50 million during a recent case he handled in Tanjung Pinang District Court.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekers
World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekers Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who could resist an offer to watch the upcoming World Cup in Japan and earn money at the same time? Certainly not job seekers, who were impressed by classified advertisements offering jobs for Indonesians as cleaning service workers during the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, which was scheduled to be held in May.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 version
El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 version Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should brace for forest fires, crop failures, health hazards and environmental degradation this year due to the expected return of the dreaded El Nino weather pattern in July, a government official said.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said a decision was due to come out as part of an economic stimulus package the government would release.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state expenditure at the Ministry of Finance. We apologize for failing to identify Hutagalung in a photo that appeared on this page on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Budiman helped man linked to Osama
Budiman helped man linked to Osama Mark Wilkinson, Reuters, Alexandria, Virginia An Indonesian man suspected of having ties to the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks pleaded guilty on Monday to helping a man linked to Osama bin Laden get a driver's license in Virginia. Agus Budiman, 31, appeared in U.S. District Court in Alexandria and pleaded guilty to a single count of document fraud.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA says BCA sale team violates rules
IBRA says BCA sale team violates rules Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans for a high level team to select the winner in the bidding process of Bank Central Asia (BCA) has met with criticism by the agency in charge of the sale, claiming the plan would violate government rulings on asset sales. The chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), I Putu Gede Ary Suta, demanded the government change the pertinent regulation before setting up the team.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in Malaysia
Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in Malaysia Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Tuesday that an allegedly al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Jamaah Islamiyah, was introduced in Malaysia by Surakarta, Central Java-born Abdullah Achmad Sungkar. "After Mr. Sungkar died in 1999, his longtime friend, cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir from Surakarta, took over the leadership.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Restructuring at Pejambon
Restructuring at Pejambon Pejambon, in Central Jakarta, is the spot where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located. The main building, named the Pancasila building, is considered a historical site since it was there that Sukarno, who was later to become Indonesia's first president, outlined his views on the foundations of the yet-to-be-born independent state of Indonesia.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Peace returns to troubled Gujarat
Peace returns to troubled Gujarat Agencies, Ahmedabad, India Government workers dug graves on Tuesday for 120 unclaimed bodies of Muslims, as peace returned to the western state of Gujarat after weeklong Hindu-Muslim violence that claimed 570 lives. The graves were being dug along a highway, 15 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of Ahmedabad, so that unclaimed bodies in the city morgues could be given a quick burial, said a municipal official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 5
Rupiah Rates March. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0 303,000 AGIS 125 0 299,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 235 -25 308,500 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 50,500 Alter Abadi 40 0 0 Alumindo Light 575 0 0 Andhi Chandra 350 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 -50 10,000...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Rupiah Near 5-Mo High
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Rupiah Near 5-Mo High Alan Yonan Jr. Dow Jones Singapore Improving prospects for the privatization of state-held assets in Indonesia helped the rupiah climb to a near five-month high against the dollar Tuesday. Other Asian currencies were mixed in rangebound trading.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understood
RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understood Jusuf Wanandi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta and Simon SC Tay, Singapore Institute of International Affairs, Singapore Indonesians have been angered by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's remarks that there are terrorist networks in their country. Most Singaporeans, however, do not understand why. American leaders have made similar statements previously and most analysts agree that such connections do exist.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
DPR, wake up!
DPR, wake up! From Kompas The government is inconsistent and has disappointed the people when dealing with the debts incurred by business magnates. It's time for the House of Representatives (DPR) to act sternly when dealing with this case. Summon the debtors immediately wherever they are. Give them three days. If they refuse to come, give them a strong ultimatum along with legal sanctions. Priority must be given to cases involving business magnates whose loans amount to over Rp 1 trillion.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators
Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal basis. The establishment of a strong legal foundation -- in the form of a law -- is inevitable to avoid further negative responses from the public, the lawmakers argued.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. Java
Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Of more than 1,270 companies employing a total of 95,000 workers in the West Java regencies of Cirebon, Indramayu, Majalengka and Kuningan, only 40 percent have participated in the obligatory social security programs, an official says.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor Yoichi Funabashi, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo A contingent of 680 Self-Defense Forces (SDF) members will leave this month for East Timor to engage in peacekeeping operations (PKO). The accompanying machinery of 300 trucks and bulldozers will be used to build roads and bridges. East Timor, with a population of 800,000, will become independent on May 20. It will go down in history as the first territory to establish independence in the 21st century.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Factions Seats Faction stance Legislator stance --------------------------------------------------------------- PDI Perjuangan 153 unclear unclear Golkar 120 against against PPP 58 against evently split PKB 51 for for Reform 41 for evently split Military/Police 38 against against PBB 13 for evently split KKI 12 for for PDU 9 unclear eventlys plit PDKB 5 for for -------------------------------------------------------------- Note: -...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Tax deduction for bullet imports'
'Tax deduction for bullet imports' JAKARTA: The Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) was considering a reinstatement of the tax deduction for imported bullets, according to newly installed chairman Djadja Suparman here on Tuesday. "Importing bullets has significantly increased our expenses.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Budiman pleads guilty to helping al-Qaeda man 2
* Headlines: Budiman pleads guilty to helping al-Qaeda man 2 * Opinion: RI-S'pore: Understanding and being understood 4 * City: Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans 6 * Archipelago: East Java legislators under fire over trip 7 * National: Nahdlatul Ulama unswayed by PKB's invitation 8 * World: WTO, leadership change mind on China's deputies 10 * Business: IBRA says BCA sale team violates rules 11 * Features: Say no to fast-food to cut fat intake 15 * Sports: Real eyes Spanish...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle thief mobbed
Motorcycle thief mobbed TANGERANG: Residents beat a man to death for trying to steal a motorcycle in Kedu village, Sambo subdistrict, Cikupa district of Tangerang early on Monday. Cikupa Police detective chief Supiyanto said the suspect, who had not yet been identified, asked an ojek (motor taxi driver), Hasanuddin, for a ride. When the motorcycle was passing Kedu village, the passenger stabbed Hasanudin in the back and neck. The victim fell and shouted for help.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah broke through on Tuesday the Rp 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in five months, on what dealers attributed to rising confidence in a successful sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA). The local currency jumped to a five-month high to close at Rp 9,985 against the dollar, up from Rp 10,075 the day before, marking its strongest performance since October last year.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip
E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip Ainur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post Surabaya The East Java provincial legislative council apparently will go ahead with planned overseas trips this month despite the threat of sanction by political parties. Some 35 members of the provincial legislature's Commission B on economic affairs and Commission E on social affairs are preparing for trips to several possible European countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ornamental fish exports to grow 10%
Ornamental fish exports to grow 10% The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) projected Indonesian pet fish exports to grow 10 percent this year, citing a growing demand for the commodity. Last year, Indonesia exported US$11.3 million-worth of fish for pets. BPEN chairman Gusmardi Bustami said last year Indonesian pet fish imports accounted for 9 percent of the European pet fish market, 25 percent of the Singapore market and 6 percent of the United States market.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen Agus Maryono The Jakarta Post Kebumen Following the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February. Most of these victims were residents of Donorojo village in Sempor subdistrict.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police shoot dead gang leader
Police shoot dead gang leader JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri revealed on Tuesday that the police have managed to uncover a group of 15 robbers targeting offices and have shot dead the group leader. "Azis Susilo, 28, the group's leader was shot dead at 11:30 p.m. on Monday evening on Jl. Kampung Tengah, Kramat Jati subdistrict, East Jakarta. He attempted to grab the police officer's pistol to flee ," he said.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004
RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday. Government data shows it targeting a state budget surplus of 1.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2004.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. DUIT ( 2 x 13)
2. DUIT ( 2 x 13) Asian monies mixed late; Rupiah climbs 3. Semen ( 2 x 24) RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy 4. Arun ( 2 x 20) Arun gas fields now in full operation
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen Agus Maryono The Jakarta Post Kebumen Following the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February. Most of these victims were residents of Donorojo village in Sempor subdistrict.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jusuf Wanandi
Jusuf Wanandi Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Simon SC Tay Singapore Institute of International Affairs Singapore 2. FEER -- Time to forget the whole issue 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Time to FEERget Thailand spat The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3. Israel -- Stop Israeli oppression 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Stop Israel's ruthless oppression Paul Foot Guardian News Service London
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Ngeler: 8 x 4 lines
1. Ngeler: 8 x 4 lines East Java legislators under fire over trip 2. DI: 20 x 2 lines PT DI suspends two labor activists 3. Malaria: 16 x 2 lines Malaria claims 9 lives in Kebumen 4. Jamsos: 24 x 2 lines Thousands of workers left unprotected in West Java
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 5
Rupiah Rates March. 5 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates March. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editor
Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editor Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Sukarno's wives, appeared during a hearing of the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to testify against What's On monthly magazine's chief editor, Warsito Wahono. Warsito is being prosecuted for the alleged illegal publication in What's On, edition No. 138 of November 1998, of some photographs of Dewi taken from her book Syuga .
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Patience needed in Ambon
Patience needed in Ambon A peace parade in Ambon on Saturday (March 2) turned into a frightening scene. Rioting broke out when people from the Christian and Muslim camps approached the Al-Fatah Mosque. Several motorcycles and pedicabs were set on fire and a number of people were reportedly stabbed. Thankfully the situation was quickly controlled and the violence did not spread to other areas.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001 Talk Presentation on English Courses in UK; What choices do you have?: at Study in UK Information Centre Ubaya, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 7, at the British Council or ITS English Study Center, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12 A, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 9. Contact Ria Widjaja 031-2981322 for more information. Museum * Empu Tantular Museum, Jl. Taman Mayangkara No. 6, Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Complaint in order?
Complaint in order? I should have read the article Complaint in order? Time to speak up (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17), before I left the house that morning. A few days before I was attracted by an advertisement in the Post for a prasmanan (buffet) of dim sum, several types of porridge, desserts and wedang ronde (small balls made of flour in hot sweet ginger tea). The place was a lobby lounge in a hotel near Sarinah Thamrin.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy
RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is expected to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against measures imposed by the Philippines on imported Indonesian cement products.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refund
Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refund Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Who could resist an offer to watch the upcoming World Cup in Japan and earn money at the same time? Certainly not job seekers, who were impressed by classified advertisements offering jobs for Indonesians as cleaning service workers during the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, which was scheduled to be held in May.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans
Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The conditions for a Rp 66.8 billion (US$6.6 million) loan, allocated to flood victims in the capital, are unclear as City Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday that the residents were not obligated to return the loan.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday. Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A. Chalik Masulili revealed that the leptospire bacteria spread through the urine of rats, whose habitat was destroyed by the floods.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Row brews over Singapore land reclamation near Malaysia border
Row brews over Singapore land reclamation near Malaysia border Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has expressed fears that a land reclamation project in neighboring Singapore will obstruct its plan to become a regional shipping hub, reports said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Privatization law urgently needed'
'Privatization law urgently needed' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal basis. The establishment of a strong legal foundation -- in the form of a law -- is inevitable to avoid further negative responses from the public, the lawmakers argued.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrest
Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrest The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressures for detention of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung has gained a major boost from the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Behind occasional strains between neighbors
Behind occasional strains between neighbors J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Geographic proximity does not ensure easy relations between neighboring countries. On the contrary, it may precisely be a hindrance to good and friendly relations. Take a look at relations between India and Pakistan, Japan and China, Japan and South Korea, China and Russia, or between Japan and Russia.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda candidate draws criticism
Garuda candidate draws criticism Debbie A. Lubis and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nomination of Samudera Sukardi, a brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as a candidate for the top post at the country's flag carrier has continued to draw criticism.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy law
Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy law Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid controversy over the ongoing revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy, the Regency Administrations' Association (Apkasi) expressed willingness on Tuesday to amend many regional rulings, considered to have hampered economic development.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Halal label prone to corruption
Halal label prone to corruption JAKARTA: The ministry of religious affairs will soon form a working team to modify three decisions it issued earlier on the implementation of the halal label for food and drink products. The modification announcement came despite strong opposition from the House of Representatives (DPR) and a Muslim consumers association who alleged that the halal label would only burden consumers at large and create the opportunity for more nepotism, collusion and corruption.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Underage maid abused by fellow servants
Underage maid abused by fellow servants Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many housemaids are treated poorly -- and often abused -- by their employers owing to a glaring lack of legal protection. The case of Sri Mulyanti, 14, was slightly different from the norm. Her employer treated her so well that the other servants became upset and actually assaulted the maid. Sri left her hometown of Ngawi, East Java, in August 2001 to find a job in Jakarta as a housemaid.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati may visit E. Timor
Megawati may visit E. Timor JAKARTA: Despite strong opposition from the House of Representatives (DPR), President Megawati Soekarnoputri is highly likely to attend East Timor's independence celebrations on May 20 in Dili, said legislator Pramono Anung of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). Pramono, who is also the PDI Perjuangan's deputy secretary- general, said President Megawati received an invitation from the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan two weeks ago.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicated
Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicated Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Complications have thwarted progress in the labor disputes at state-owned aircraft manufacturing industry PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) after the management and the Forum of Communications for Employees, the company's labor union, took matters into their own hands.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lucky draw scam
Lucky draw scam With the proliferation of fraudulent practices using the name of PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's lucky draw through telephone calls as well as letters, we would like to notify and warn the public of the following: There is no correspondence in connection with the announcement of winners of the Surf -- Wedding Anniversary Prize except an official letter from PENTAKOM as official executor.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday. Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A. Chalik Masulili revealed that the leptospire bacteria spread through the urine of rats, whose habitat was destroyed by the floods.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen Following the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February. Most of these victims were residents of Donorojo village in Sempor subdistrict.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/graft
JP/7/graft Suspect speaks out against alleged bribery scandal Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Herman Abdurrahman, the United Development Party (PPP) faction chairman in the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, has spoken out after he was named one of the two suspects in the alleged bribery over the Rp 42.5 billion development project of the Jogja Expo Center (JEC).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. CAFE: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. CAFE: 2 lines, 25 counts Cafe de Paris, a taste of France in bustling Kemang 2. CAKE: 1 line, 28 counts Timeless elegance of plain cake 3. JAMUR: 1 line, 32 counts Tasty fungus good for health, eating
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004
RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004 The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday. Government data shows it targeting a state budget surplus of 1.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2004.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summons
Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summons Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Armed Forces chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and former National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi are maintaining their resistance to answering summonses to testify at an inquiry into three high-profile incidents in 1998 and 1999.