Archive: 7 March 2002
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Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Crooked importers are customs service stooges
Crooked importers are customs service stooges The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi), which claims around 3,300 members across the country, is the most vocal critic of the customs service for its miserable failure to curb smuggling.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Privatization vs nationalism
Privatization vs nationalism Investors are predictably confused about the contentious debates over Indonesia's privatization program. While the government is making final preparations to sell a portion of its stakes or controlling ownership in 24 state companies this year, several groups have been...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Refugees to receive emergency food aid
Refugees to receive emergency food aidYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Starving East Timorese refugees currently languishing in East Nusa Tenggara will be able to hang on a little bit longer after the provincial government, citing humanitarian reasons, finally decided to resume providing...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/1/24HOUR
JP/1/24HOURIndonesia beats Chinese Taipei 2-1: Indonesia's tennis players booked a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei at the women's team Federation Cup Asia/Oceania group in Guangzhou, China on Tuesday. The victory was sealed in the doubles event when Angelique Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya defeated...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Canberra, Jakarta to rebuild defense ties
Canberra, Jakarta to rebuild defense ties Visiting Australian Defense Minister Robert Hill said on Wednesday that Australia was sounding out possibilities to rebuild military ties with Indonesia, with possible near-term cooperation on efforts to combat international terrorism.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Golkar slams PDI Perjuangan, PKB for legal intervention
Golkar slams PDI Perjuangan, PKB for legal interventionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior Golkar Party official lashed out on Wednesday at several politicians who demanded the detention of party chairman Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in a high profile financial scandal involving the State...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Trial of central bank governor adjourned 2
* Headlines: Trial of central bank governor adjourned 2* Opinion: Developing sophisticated public opinion 4* City: July 27 victims oppose renomination of Sutiyoso 6* Archipelago: RI, E. Timor begin border talks March 11 7 * National: House 'gives no impunity' to rights criminals8* World: KL nabs 16...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
1. debt --- 2 x 18
1. debt --- 2 x 18 Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtors 2. rice --- 4 x 10 Indonesia to import 3 million tons of rice 3. pansus --- 1 x 28 Threats rife ahead of DPR probe talks 4. drugs --- 2 x 16 Govt stops free medical treatment '
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capital
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capitalRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Health officials have sounded a warning over the rise in Jakarta residents who have tested positive for leptospirosis- causing bacterium in flood-hit areas, which have so far claimed the lives of eight people.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Intimidation and threats rife ahead of plan to set up inquiry
Intimidation and threats rife ahead of plan to set up inquiry Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Golkar Party is employing a strategy of intimidation and threats to block a plan on Thursday to establish an inquiry into a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Obituary
Obituary Former Air Force chief of staff Air Marshal (ret) Siboen Dipoatmodjo died at his residence in Yogyakarta at about 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday. He was 65 years old.The body of Siboen, who held the Air Force's top post between 1990 and 1993, was flown to Jakarta later in the day for burial at the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
KONI defends policy on Olympic Solidarity
KONI defends policy on Olympic SolidarityMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) defended on Wednesday its policy on the Olympic Solidarity program, in which it has decided the names of athletes to fill the seven slots provided by the International Olympic Council.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Faction Number
Faction Number1. The Indonesian Democratic Party 73 of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) 2. Golkar Party 36 3. The United Development Party (PPP) 18 4. Reform Party 16 5. National Awakening Party (PKB) 9 6. Crescent Star Party (PBB) 2 7. Muslim People Sovereign Party (PDU) 2 8.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capital
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capitalRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Some residents living in flood-hit areas of Jakarta have tested positive for leptospirosis-causing bacteria, sparking concern among health officials that an outbreak could threaten the 300,000 people residing there.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Locals on outside looking in at villa residents
Locals on outside looking in at villa residentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the rich have built thousands of villas in the Puncak tourist resort in West Java, local residents have failed to benefit. In fact, the villas have impoverished them.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Palm oil market still on edge
Palm oil market still on edgeLewa Pardomuan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur China will eventually use its palm oil import quotas for this year, but the timing of its purchases and how much the country is going to buy remain a mystery, traders said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Minoza looking to cheer up home fans
Minoza looking to cheer up home fansAgence France-Presse, Manila Frankie Minoza, the Philippines leading golfer, will be looking to give the home fans something to cheer about when the US$175,000 Philippine Open tees off here on Thursday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Muncan, a promising tourist spot in Bali
Muncan, a promising tourist spot in BaliTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Karang Asem, East Bali Muncan might sound strange to many visitors coming to Bali who are more familiar with resort names like Kuta, Sanur, Bedugul or Kintamani.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
PT Dirgantara Indonesia workers agree to end strike
PT Dirgantara Indonesia workers agree to end strikeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Striking workers at state-owned aircraft industry PT Dirgantara Indonesia are likely to return to work on Thursday following the government's assurance that the company's management would be reshuffled.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Foreign countries donate contraceptives
Foreign countries donate contraceptives MATARAM: Several foreign countries such as Japan, the Netherlands and Australia have pledged to donate contraceptives to Indonesia, National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) head Yaumil Agus Achir says.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's waste
Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's wasteMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang Residents who live close to the Rawa Kucing dumping site in the Neglasari subdistrict of Tangerang expressed serious concern on Thursday about the effects of polluted air from the solid waste being disposed...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
BPKP uncovers budget abuses of Rp 9.5t
BPKP uncovers budget abuses of Rp 9.5tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) said it had found 14,541 cases of irregularities in the implementation of the 2000 and 2001 national budgets by state institutions, causing some Rp 9.5 trillion (US$9.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Jakarta stops free medical treatment
Jakarta stops free medical treatmentMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Health Agency will suspend on Friday the free-of- charge medical treatment for flood victims although some victims are still suffering from post-flood diseases, including diarrhea and parasite-related...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
AP/Chik Rini
AP/Chik RiniATTENTION, PLEASE: People walk under a sign stating that wearing Muslim dress is obligatory in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, Aceh province. A form of Islamic syariah law is being implemented in the restive province, including the requirement that women have to cover their heads,...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Political parties eying governorship
Political parties eying governorship The election of the next governor of Jakarta began to attract attention last week. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction, which controls the largest number of seats in the city council, is eying the governorship while the United...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
People insist Puncak to remain resort for Jakartans
People insist Puncak to remain resort for JakartansDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Though there is growing concern over the continued loss of green areas to encroaching villas in Puncak, West Java, many Jakartans still view the area as an idyllic resort where they can escape day-to-day life...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/Biz/13
JP/Biz/13 Photo captionJIHANEW OFFICERS: Members of the Jakarta International Hotels Association (JIHA) have elected George Benney (left), the general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta as the association's new chairman, replacing Kevin M. O'Hagan (right).
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
House gives no impunity to rights criminals
House gives no impunity to rights criminalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday that the legislative body would not allow any suspected perpetrators of crimes against humanity to escape prosecution.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI plans seminar on policies
RI plans seminar on policies JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to hold an international seminar in April to explain government policies in economics, politics, security, finance, law and investment, as well as its privatization programs.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Cracks in PDI-P
Cracks in PDI-P Serious cracks are now showing in almost all the leading political parties but the most glaring ones come from the winner of the recent general election (which collected 35 per cent of all votes), the nationalist Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) thereby...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rp 6.6t for merger, BII's rights issue: IBRA
Rp 6.6t for merger, BII's rights issue: IBRAThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has set aside Rp 6.6 trillion (some US$660 million) worth of bonds to finance the planned merger of five banks and a Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) rights issue.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Guards of illegal villas 'will kill if necessary'
Guards of illegal villas 'will kill if necessary'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like security men whom we frequently see in mafia movies, the security guards of illegal villas and other properties at the Puncak tourist resort also have a typically rough attitude.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI maid detained in Malaysia
RI maid detained in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian maid was arrested in Kemaman in the eastern Malaysian state of Terengganu, some 300 kilometers from here on Monday in connection with the alleged abuse of a marine police officer's four-year-old son.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Encourage public dialog
Encourage public dialogTuong Vu, Ph.D. Candidate in Politics, University of California, Berkeley, USA The recent outburst of protests against Lee Kwan Yew's comments in Jakarta quickly brought back to mind the massive anti-U.S. demonstrations last October.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 6, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 4,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Many legislators have yet to submit wealth report
Many legislators have yet to submit wealth reportTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several delays, the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) announced on Wednesday the names of legislators who had not submitted a list of their assets.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
New decree issued to curb smuggling
New decree issued to curb smugglingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi announced on Wednesday the issuance of a decree ordering importers of textiles, electronics, footwear, rice, sugar, corn, soybeans and toys to possess a special...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
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...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villas
Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dismantling of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's villa last month will likely be the only action taken to remove hundreds of illegal buildings in Puncak as authorities have given no hint they will take any action in the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI strategic to three neighbors
RI strategic to three neighbors The above title complements a news story titled Strategic Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, which means that the three countries are strategic for Indonesia. As a complement to that story we point out that Indonesia is also strategic for those three neighbors.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Megawati shocks palace employees
Megawati shocks palace employees JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri broke with tradition on Tuesday with an impromtu visit to the Merdeka Palace, and the State Palace next door, causing a stir among officials working in the two vital buildings.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu
Pests threaten rice in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Pests threaten thousands of hectares of rice in South Bengkulu, while food aid continues flowing in to 12 villages facing starvation in Rejang lebong regency.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens Jakarta
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens JakartaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Health officials have sounded a warning over the rise in Jakarta residents who have tested positive for leptospirosis- causing bacterium in flood-hit areas, which have so far claimed the lives of eight people.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
16-year term sought for drug suspect in Bali
16-year term sought for drug suspect in BaliI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday that a 48-year-old former prisoner, Ishak Tayeb -- one of Bali's biggest drug dealers -- be sentenced to 16 years in jail and fined Rp 100 million.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Threats rife ahead of DPR probe talks
Threats rife ahead of DPR probe talksKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party is employing a strategy of intimidation and threats to block a plan on Thursday to establish an inquiry into a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption scandal, popularly known...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Man held for firearms possession
Man held for firearms possession TANGERANG: Three policemen arrested on Wednesday morning a discotheque owner in the possession of three firearms and 283 bullets on the Jakarta-Merak toll road near the Bitung toll gate, west of the Tomang intersection.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Yogyakarta plans to use rental cars
Yogyakarta plans to use rental cars YOGYAKARTA: As a way of promoting efficiency in the new era of regional autonomy, the Yogyakarta provincial administration plans to use rental cars, Governor Sultan Hamengku Buwono X said.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
4 x 8
4 x 8 Refugees to receive emergency food aid UNPKF3 x 27 Indonesia, East Timor to begin border talks on March 11 drug1 x 20 16-year term sought for drug suspect
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Environmental damage unabated
Environmental damage unabatedBambang Nurbianto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Devastating floods hit Greater Jakarta recently, paralyzing most of the capital for three weeks from late January to mid-February. At least 22 people died and 300,000 were displaced across the city.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Government to issue Inpres to regulate sand quarrying
Government to issue Inpres to regulate sand quarryingLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is close to issuing a presidential instruction to regulate rampant sand quarrying, which would prevent further environmental degradation and bring to a halt annual estimated losses of over...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 6
Rupiah Rates March. 6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,424.00 9,424.00 9,974.00 9,874.00Australian dollar 1 5,417.35 4,892.94 5,183.49 5,126.58Brunei dollar 1 5,709.28 5,158.75 5,462.81 5,405.08Canadian dollar 1 6,567.95 5,934.14 6,284.42 6,217.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, March 7, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, March 7, 2002Exhibition* Painting Opposite Attraction by Charles Cham, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran Bay, Nusa Dua, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., (Tel.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Uniforms are necessary
Uniforms are necessary I refer to a letter from Carol Hodgkiss published in The Jakarta Post on March 5, concerning the wearing of school uniforms uniforms in Indonesia. I can understand she is surprised to see all school students in Indonesia wearing uniforms to school.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Indonesia lacks statesman, says political observer
Indonesia lacks statesman, says political observerA'an Suryana and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The stubborn resistance by party leaders holding public offices to hang up one of their hats was a clear sign that too many of the country's leaders were selfish and uninterested in the well-...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
10 largest offending institutions
10 largest offending institutions -----------------------------------------------------------------Ministry/ State Agency Number Unexplained losses of cases (in billion Rp) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. State Logistics Agency 243 4,429 2. Pertamina 878 2,976 3.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Improve policy management
Improve policy management Public dialogs should be encouragedTuong Vu Ph.D. Candidate in Politics University of California Berkeley, USA 2. Jus2 -- Indonesia and Singapore: Understanding and being understood 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Understanding and being understood Part 1 of 2See text of article for...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
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).
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired others
Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired othersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When discussing the thousands of illegal villas and buildings in the West Java tourist resort of Puncak, it is necessary to mention Rindu Alam restaurant, the first prominent violator of the 1963 presidential...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Police to quiz Fathur's father over blast
Police to quiz Fathur's father over blastYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Java Police said on Wednesday it had evidence linking the alleged Atrium Plaza bomber, Abas, alias Edi Sutiono, to the father of alleged terrorist Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi, an Indonesian detained by Philippine...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Minister says BCA team legal, IBRA insists it's not
Minister says BCA team legal, IBRA insists it's notThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversy surrounding the sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA) continues, even in its final days, as the government claims the team that will name BCA's winning bidder is legally valid, while the agency in charge of the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
11 grilled for court document forgery
11 grilled for court document forgery JAKARTA: The police are interrogating 11 officials allegedly linked with the forgery of court papers which allowed two Nigerians convicted of drug trafficking last year to escape from prison.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Frenchman nabbed with drugs
Frenchman nabbed with drugs DENPASAR, Bali: The police here have detained 31-year-old Guy Sebastien, a French national, for the possession of a banned substance."We are still questioning the suspect to determine whether he is a dealer or just a user," Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtors
Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly two months in the making, the alternative to the controversial debt extension plan is set to be presented before a Cabinet meeting today, in a scheme that may include offering debtors a flat 60 percent debt reduction.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Asian monies up, rupiah strengthens
Asian monies up, rupiah strengthensNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Continuing foreign equity inflows into local stock markets and the yen's gains bolstered most Asian currencies late Wednesday, dealers said.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Malino-like peace action sought to settle problems in Aceh
Malino-like peace action sought to settle problems in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is exploring the possibility of holding peace talks in the country to end the long-standing separatist conflict in the province of Aceh if the dialog overseas proves fruitless, a senior minister said...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Malaysia arrests 16 Indonesians accused of Islamic cult teachings
Malaysia arrests 16 Indonesians accused of Islamic cult teachingsAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian religious officials have arrested 16 Indonesians suspected of spreading deviant Islamic teachings that emphasize a local form of martial arts, authorities said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Malaysia arrests 16 Indonesians accused of Islamic cult teachings
Malaysia arrests 16 Indonesians accused of Islamic cult teachings Associated Press Kuala LumpurMalaysian religious officials have arrested 16 Indonesians suspected of spreading deviant Islamic teachings that emphasize a local form of martial arts, authorities said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
11 grilled for court document forgery
11 grilled for court document forgery JAKARTA: The police are interrogating 11 officials allegedly linked with the forgery of court papers which allowed two Nigerians convicted of drug trafficking last year to escape from prison. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Jakartans call Puncak just perfect
Jakartans call Puncak just perfectDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though there is growing concern over the continued loss of green areas to encroaching villas in Puncak, West Java, many Jakartans still view the area as an idyllic resort where they can escape day-to-day life in the crowded...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
[i]Devastating floods hit Greater Jakarta recently, paralyzing most
Devastating floods hit Greater Jakarta recently, paralyzing most of the capital for three weeks from late January to mid-February. At least 22 people died and 300,000 were displaced across the city.Many people, particularly environmentalists, blamed uncontrolled, illegal construction in several...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Indonesia, East Timor to begin border talks on March 11
Indonesia, East Timor to begin border talks on March 11I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Joint efforts between Indonesia and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) to determine mutually accepted border lines between the two countries are expected to begin...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in Yogya
Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in YogyaAsip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post YogyakartaHerman Abdurrahman, chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) faction in the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, is probably the most unlucky local legislator implicated in a corruption scandal.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Importers doubt efficacy of antismuggling body
Importers doubt efficacy of antismuggling body The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi), which claims around 3,300 members across the country, is the most vocal critic of the customs service for its miserable failure to curb smuggling.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
1.DEMO: 48pt, 2 cols, 4x10
1.DEMO: 48pt, 2 cols, 4x10 July 27 victims oppose Sutiyoso 2. JASA (27cm) -- 36pt 3/2 (2x22) City threatens to demolish Jasa Marga building 3. GARBAGE (37) -- 36pt 2x22 No improvement seen by Bantar Gebang residents 4. LEPTO (32) -- 28pt 4/1 1x42 Leptospirosis outbreak threatens Jakarta 5.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Page 14: Special Report: Saving Puncak
Page 14: Special Report: Saving Puncak 1. Damage - 1x45 Environmental damage continues in Puncak 2. Villa - 2x 25 Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villas 3. Rindu - 1x40 Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired others Page 15: Special Report: Saving Puncak 1.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Flood victims rally at Bappenas
Flood victims rally at Bappenas JAKARTA: Dozens of flood victims rallied in front of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) office on Jl. Taman Suropati in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
July 27 victims oppose Sutiyoso
July 27 victims oppose SutiyosoMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) rallied in front of City Hall on Wednesday to demand that Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso not be elected for a second term.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Most people may only know the mountainous Puncak area as a
Most people may only know the mountainous Puncak area as a popular resort destination for Jakartans, but it is also an important water catchment area for the low-lying capital. According to experts, unchecked development in Puncak has contributed to worsening floods in Jakarta.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Court fails to hand down verdict for Sjahril Sabirin
Court fails to hand down verdict for Sjahril SabirinMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A headache and a cough led a judge to postpone on Wednesday the verdict in the case of Central Bank governor Sjahril Sabirin, who is charged with corruption."My condition is not good.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Maintaining livelihood
Maintaining livelihood What happens if there is no harmony in the relationship between a company and its employees."The economic life of the nation will be in confusion," President Megawati Soekarnoputri said before thousands of workers and representatives from 30 provincial chapters of the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Balinese dogs need looking after
Balinese dogs need looking afterYudha Bantono, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Visit any village in Bali and you may notice hundreds of dogs roaming everywhere, be it in a market, home or alley. It seems hard to separate dogs from the lives of the Balinese.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
City threatens to demolish Jasa Marga building
City threatens to demolish Jasa Marga buildingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso threatened toll operator PT Jasa Marga that the city administration would demolish Wisma Singalaga, a commercial building owned by the company, located beside former Kebon Jeruk toll gate in...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
No improvement seen by Bantar Gebang residents
No improvement seen by Bantar Gebang residentsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been over a month since the city administration and the Bekasi mayoralty renewed an agreement on Jakarta's use of the dump in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, but for residents living near the site, the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
DPR, wake up!
DPR, wake up!From KompasThe 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.