Archive: 8 March 2002
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Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Papuan tribal leaders to visit Megawati
Papuan tribal leaders to visit MegawatiThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Non-governmental activists criticized the government for arranging a trip to Jakarta for a group of 200 Papuan tribal leaders, who will pay a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri during their visit.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
'Good life' vs 'good governance'
'Good life' vs 'good governance'Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta If you ask people down there what they need most at the moment, good governance or good life, they would say "Good life!"This was a statement of a Malaysian MP, made during his participation in a two-day seminar in Bangkok, which...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Tigers terrorize villagers in Jambi
Tigers terrorize villagers in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Police here said on Thursday they are hunting at least five Sumatra tigers that are terrorizing villagers from Sungai Asam in the Kerinci regency.Kerinci Police Chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Deception under the guise of investment
Deception under the guise of investment A number of people have reported to Jakarta police recently saying they are the victims of a deception under the guise of investment. Tempted by PT Gee Cosmos Indonesia's promises, about 25,000 people have invested some Rp 50 billion in the company.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Task force established to fight smuggling
Task force established to fight smugglingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has established a task force to crack down on smuggling activities which resulted in massive financial losses for the government and hurt local businesses, a senior governmental official said Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Bumiputera holds writing contest
Bumiputera holds writing contest JAKARTA: A life insurance company, AJB Bumiputera 1912, has invited journalists, university students and the public to take part in its scientific writing competition for 2002.Its theme is "The Revival of Native Countrymen to Become Rulers in their Own Country.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Banning headscarves
Banning headscarvesFrom Republika Reading a letter about female students being prohibited from wearing jilbab (headscarves) at SMU 4 state senior high school, in Bogor in Republika, I am tempted to write a suggestion.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. Sumatra
Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan An outbreak of malaria has plagued the province of North Sumatra in recent months, claiming the lives of at least 11 children and infecting hundreds of others, according to local health officials.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Tommy's murder trial expected to start soon
Tommy's murder trial expected to start soonMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court is expected to start soon the murder trial of former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, as the Jakarta Prosecutors's Office submitted the...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
No names for TNI chief candidates submitted
No names for TNI chief candidates submittedThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Until now, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not received names of any candidates for the chief post of the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the military leadership, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001
State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found last year 1,076 cases of irregularities in the state budget, which potentially caused a total of Rp 2.8 trillion (around US$280 million) in losses to the country.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Women remain target of Indonesian violence
Women remain target of Indonesian violenceSanti W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta Spare a thought today for three Indonesian women whose lives ended in a most cruel way. They gasped their last breath in extreme pain when, in three separate incidents of frenzied killings in eastern Indonesia, enemy...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 7
Rupiah Rates March. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,490.00 9,490.00 10,040.00 9,940.00Australian dollar 1 5,502.01 4,969.91 5,265.98 5,205.58Brunei dollar 1 5,754.88 5,203.42 5,508.01 5,450.16Canadian dollar 1 6,638.82 6,002.15 6,354.03 6,286.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
JP/13/moneymatter
JP/13/moneymatter Toyota using Thailand as Asian base BANGKOK : Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. is to join other major automakers in using Thailand as a production base for exports within Asia, Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit reportedly said Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Suggestions for 'Metro TV'
Suggestions for 'Metro TV'From Koran TempoBy my record, quite a few TV programs have English titles, particularly in Metro TV. I wish to suggest Metro TV and other TV stations to use the Indonesian language for the names of their programs.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Ambon people's hopes for peace needs support
Ambon people's hopes for peace needs support Muslims and Christians in Ambon have, surprisingly, shown their enthusiasm and happiness by going around the city in cheerful convoys and exchanging visits during the last three days.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Rupiah, other Asian monies up
Rupiah, other Asian monies upDow Jones, Jakarta/Singapore The Indonesian rupiah closed higher against the dollar Thursday as it continued to benefit from expectations of capital inflows into the country, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 9,945, down from its close at Rp 9,955 Wednesday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Former militiaman gets six years for murder
Former militiaman gets six years for murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese militiaman was sentenced on Thursday to six years imprisonment for the second-degree murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping force soldier two years ago.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccer
Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccerMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers confirmed on Thursday that a charity soccer game between ambassadors and "Gotong Royong" Cabinet ministers will take place at the Bung Karno Sports Complex on Saturday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
10-year jail term sought for blind woman
10-year jail term sought for blind woman MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors demanded on Thursday that a blind woman be sentenced to 10 years in jail and fined Rp 150 million on charges of possessing 112 ecstasy pills.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar Party
PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar PartyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just a few hours after the Attorney General's Office decided to detain Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung, the party fought back and vowed that they would go further by...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Oct. 8, 2001 Akbar implicated in a Rp 54.6 billion
Oct. 8, 2001 Akbar implicated in a Rp 54.6 billion Bulog fund scandal Jan. 7, 2002 Akbar declared a suspectFeb. 5, 2002 Akbar's first questioning as a suspectFeb. 11, 2002 Akbar's second questioning March 7, 2002 Akbar's third questioning, AKbar detained at the Attorney General's Office
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congress
RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congressFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaMalay linguists and experts from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam will gather in Makassar, South Sulawesi next week to discuss ways to replace foreign language terms with Malay.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Philippines benefiting most from AFTA: Official
Philippines benefiting most from AFTA: OfficialAgence France Press, Manila The Philippines, where firms are pleading for greater protection from regional competition, has benefited the most under a Southeast Asian free trade plan, ASEAN secretary general Rodolfo Severino said Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 7, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 79,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Rupiah, other Asian monies up
Rupiah, other Asian monies upNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were stronger late Thursday, as the dollar took a drubbing in international foreign exchange markets, particularly against the yen.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidates
Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Until now, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not received names of any candidates for the chief post of the Indonesian Military (TNI) from the military leadership, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad debtors to repay their...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Crime creeps into school playgrounds
Crime creeps into school playgroundsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Jakarta have been feeling increasingly insecure these days, with the specter of crime seemingly hanging over the entire city.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soon
Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soonTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another Golkar heavyweight may soon have to face the music for past graft and corruption practices.The Supreme Court overruled on Wednesday a lower court ruling which was in favor of corruption suspect and Golkar leader...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
'Good life' vs 'good governance'
'Good life' vs 'good governance'Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta If you ask people down there what they need most at the moment, good governance or good life, they would say "Good life!"This was a statement of a Malaysian MP, made during his participation in a two-day seminar in Bangkok, which...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Court to face lawsuit over bogus lawyers
Court to face lawsuit over bogus lawyers PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: At least four advocate organizations have decided to sue the South Sumatra high court for allegedly issuing licenses to 40 bogus lawyers.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 7, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 79,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loans
Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Subdistricts here are still in the dark about how to properly manage the Rp 250 million (US$25,189) soft loan promised to each of them by the city administration, but that has not stopped subdistrict...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Crime sweeps into Jakarta's schools 3
* Headlines: Crime sweeps into Jakarta's schools 3* Opinion: Women remain targets of Indonesian violence 4* City: Subdistrict councils in the dark about loans 6* Archipelago: Dirgantara president ready to quit post 7 * National: Rights trial regulations 'signed' 8* World: U.S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
As part of its efforts to maintain a close relationship with
As part of its efforts to maintain a close relationship with its valued readers', The Jakarta Post is conducting a 2002 Readers' Survey on Pages 17 and 18. Please use this opportunity to communicate your views and opinions so The Jakarta Post can continue taking steps to better serve your needs.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
. BP (1 x 24)
. BP (1 x 24) ANPAf..r.. BP-Tangguh-project BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh JP/ / Tangguh LNG project to start in July S. Korea gets LNG support from RI, KL and Brunei
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis death toll increases
Leptospirosis death toll increasesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another person was killed by the postflood infectious disease leptospirosis on Thursday, bringing the death toll to nine.The latest victim, identified as Siti Aminah, died after being treated for several days at the...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh The Jakarta Post JakartaAnglo-American oil and gas company BP Indonesia said on Thursday it would start developing infrastructure for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua province in July.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Train kills two
Train kills two BEKASI: A 60-year-old woman and her four-year-old granddaughter were killed at a train crossing in Wanasari village in Cibitung, Bekasi on Wednesday.The deceased, named as Saodah Priyatnaningsih and her granddaughter Pratiwi, were residents of the Villa Mutiara Jaya housing complex.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Qatar Airways opens Jakarta office
Qatar Airways opens Jakarta office JAKARTA: Qatar Airways opened a representative office in Jakarta on Thursday to boost the service it offers its customers in this country."This creates a golden bridge linking people in Jakarta and Doha and makes the relationship between two countries stronger,"...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad debtors to repay their...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Rights trial regulations 'signed before first hearing'
Rights trial regulations 'signed before first hearing'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To let the human rights trial proceed unhindered, the government plans to issue two regulations on witness protection, along with rehabilitation and compensation for...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
S. Korea gets LNG support from RI, KL and Brunei
S. Korea gets LNG support from RI, KL and BruneiNara Han, Dow Jones, Seoul South Korea's government has secured cooperation from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei on its plan to split up and distribute the current liquefied natural gas contracts of Korea Gas Corp.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Tangguh development to begin
Tangguh development to beginThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anglo-American oil and gas company BP Indonesia said on Thursday it would start developing infrastructure for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua province in July.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
On Kuala Namu airport project
On Kuala Namu airport project This is in regard to a news story titled Japan ready to fund new airport development in North Sumatra by reporter Apriadi Gunawan, which ran in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 16, 2002.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Man found dead in HI parking lot
Man found dead in HI parking lot JAKARTA: A man was found dead in the parking lot of the Hotel Indonesia (HI) in Central Jakarta at about 12 p.m. on Thursday.A driver from state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom found the body, with head injuries and broken arms and legs, lying next to a...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Six rebels, three troops killed in Aceh
Six rebels, three troops killed in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Six members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and three members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) died early on Thursday during a clash in Blang Baroh village, Jantho subdistrict, Aceh Besar regency, about 60 kilometers...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Papuan leaders to meet Megawati
Papuan leaders to meet MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental activists criticized the government for arranging a trip to Jakarta for a group of 200 Papuan tribal leaders, who will pay a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri during their visit.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
RP hostage film says Westerners are targets of rebels
RP hostage film says Westerners are targets of rebelsAgencies, Manila A U.S. missionary held by Moro rebels in the Philippines said in a video obtained on Thursday his captors were targeting not only Americans but also Europeans and other Westerners because of U.S. policies in the Middle East.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
BCA divestment
BCA divestmentFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe BCA bank divestment will be detrimental to the country and could bring about protracted social problems. Hence, the policy should be reconsidered. Indonesia is premature in selling BCA.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Dirgantara president ready to quit post
Dirgantara president ready to quit postYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bowing to pressure from striking workers, the president of state- owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesian said on Thursday he was prepared to relinquish the top post in the firm.Jusman S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Results of Shareholders debt settlement program
Results of Shareholders debt settlement program as of December 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------Shareholders Bank Amount of Payment of Remaining Name Liabilities Principle Obligation (in billion Rp) (in billion Rp)(in billion Rp)...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensation
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensationThe Jakarta Post, Bandung The relatives of five train accident victims filed a class action suit against PT Kereta Api Indonesia and three other institutions for the fatal collision between Empu Jaya and Gaya Baru trains in Brebes, Central...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
'TVRI' refuses to be audited?
'TVRI' refuses to be audited?From Koran Tempo Some time ago I read a news story about TVRI's planned changes. In this context, the following must be taken into account: 1. The board of directors of state-owned television station (TVRI) has refused to allow it to be audited.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Military police conclude Theys probe
Military police conclude Theys probe JAYAPURA: The military police team tasked to investigate the murder of Papuan leader Theys Hilo Eluay concluded their investigation on Thursday, saying there was no further evidence to probe. Col.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 Music4:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00 Music9:00 News 9:30 Music11:00 NewsTPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed Cup
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team scored another victory at the Asian/Oceania zone of the 2002 women's team Federation Cup by crushing New Zealand 3-0 in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh The Jakarta Post JakartaAnglo-American oil and gas company BP Indonesia said on Thursday it would start developing infrastructure for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua province in July.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
RI Maid jailed for serving glass splinters
RI Maid jailed for serving glass splinters MALAYSIA: An Indonesian maid was sentenced on Thursday to seven months in jail for serving her employer bread spread with jam containing glass splinters from a broken jar.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
The ancient kris back on the cutting edge
The ancient kris back on the cutting edgeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you are a lawyer and want to make your opponent speechless so that you can win the case you defend, you may try this trick. Come to a kris consultant in Yogyakarta for help -- if you believe in Javanese mysticism.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Former militiaman gets six years for murder
Former militiaman gets six years for murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese militiaman was sentenced on Thursday to six years imprisonment for the second-degree murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping force soldier two years ago.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar Party
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar PartyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of mounting public pressure, the Attorney General's Office detained House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over graft allegations on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Oxfam blast for Nike and Adidas
Oxfam blast for Nike and AdidasAgencies, Sydney, Australia Poorly paid Indonesian women had to pull down their pants for female company doctors to prove they were menstruating if they wanted leave from a shoe factory supplying Nike and Adidas, a report claimed Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Ba'asyir sues Singapore government
Ba'asyir sues Singapore government JAKARTA: Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has filed a Rp 1 trillion ($US101 million) defamation and libel lawsuit against the Singapore government.The suit is in response to a press release from the Singapore Embassy in Indonesia indicating that Ba'asyir was a...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: Analsysts
Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: AnalsystsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts welcomed the government's decision to reject a controversial plan for allowing debtors under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) extra time to meet repayments, saying the move...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Dealing with debtors
Dealing with debtors The Cabinet finally moved to take a strong line against the country's largest debtors, threatening to take resolute legal action against uncooperative debtors within the next four months.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 7
Rupiah Rates March. 7JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates March. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,490.00 9,490.00 10,040.00 9,940.00 Australian dollar 1 5,502.01 4,969.91 5,265.98 5,205.58 Brunei dollar 1 5,754.88 5,203.42 5,508.01 5,450.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment plan
Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment planBerni K. Moestafa and Febiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has scrapped the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) controversial debt extension plan, and has instead slapped a three month deadline on bad...
Fri, 08 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...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
JP/8/SCENE
JP/8/SCENERI institutions use nuclear power DENPASAR: At least 2,000 government and private institutions here have been using nuclear power, and 10,000 pieces of equipment throughout the country generate radiation, according to Nuclear Power Supervisory Board (Bapeten) head M. Ridwan.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governor
Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Betawi People's Forum (Forkabi) announced on Thursday they would support City Secretary Fauzi Bowo in the upcoming gubernatorial election, at the same time voicing their opposition to the reelection of Governor Sutiyoso.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
4 x 10
4 x 10 Dirgantara president ready to quit post malaria2 x 18 Malaria in Medan kills 11, infects 400 others CLASS2 x 30 Train crash victims demand Rp 198 billion compensation GAM 1 x 15 Nine die in Aceh
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congress
Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congressFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malay linguists and experts from Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam will gather in Makassar, South Sulawesi next week to discuss ways to replace foreign language terms with Malay.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Residents protest Indah Kiat's waste
Residents protest 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 about the effects of polluted air from the solid waste being disposed there by the Tangerang...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
2. Gujarat -- Must life have little value?
2. Gujarat -- Must life have little value? 2 x 32 36pt Bodoni Time to take a stand against blind fury and ignorance Fatima Chowdhury The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
House fails again to set up team to probe Speaker
House fails again to set up team to probe SpeakerKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attempt to uphold justice against House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is implicated in a high-profile financial scandal, experienced another blow on Thursday as the DPR...
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 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...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Timah to raise funds by selling assets
Timah to raise funds by selling assetsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ailing publicly listed tin-mining firm PT Timah announced on Thursday it would sell assets worth Rp 200 billion (US$20 million) in 2002 and 2003 to recover from its serious financial problems.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Time to take a stand against blind fury and ignorance
Time to take a stand against blind fury and ignoranceFatima Chowdhury, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta On Feb. 27, the Sabarmati Express left Ayodhya with 3,000 kar sevaks (Hindu activists) returning to Gujarat. Many would not see the end of the journey.