Archive: 8 March 2002
86 articles found
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Suriya said he had received written confirmation from Toyota chairman Fujio Cho that the firm will establish an export production base for one-ton pickup trucks in the kingdom, reports said.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 7
Rupiah Rates March. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Women remain target of Indonesian violence
Women remain target of Indonesian violence Santi 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 forces gored their pregnant bellies out.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001
State budget graft more than $280 million in 2001 Dadan 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. The figures were revealed by the agency's chairman Satrio B. Judono to the legislators during a House of Representatives plenary session.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
No names for TNI chief candidates submitted
No names for TNI chief candidates submitted The 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. A delay in the submission of the candidate list would further lengthen the appointment process, Bambang said; the President, he added, was waiting for the TNI to provide the names.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's murder trial expected to start soon
Tommy's murder trial expected to start soon Muninggar 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 files on Thursday. The court's administrative head for criminal cases, U. Dj. Sidabalok, announced that the trial would begin within the next seven days to 10 days.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. Sumatra
Malaria kills 11, infects 400 others in N. Sumatra Apriadi 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. Most of the deaths occurred over the last two months in the isolated village of Rianiate, some 40 kilometers from the South Tapanuli capital of Padang Sidempuan.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Banning headscarves
Banning headscarves From 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. The letter said that SMU 4 banned its female students from wearing scarves with white and gray uniform, but the white upper part and the gray lower part of the dress are sewn together, making the school uniform look like a robe or a long-dress.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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." The competition -- which is offering the first prize-winner Rp 15 million (US$1,511) in cash and Rp 50 million in insurance -- is being held to commemorate Bumiputera's 90th anniversary.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Task force established to fight smuggling
Task force established to fight smuggling The 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, 00:00 WIB
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. The company, which is believed to have a central office in Japan, has promised to return profits of up to 30 percent of the value of the investment after several months.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Edi Purwanto said a search was underway after police and staff from the Kerinci Seblat National Park discovered traces of at least five tigers near the village, some 410 kilometers from Jambi city.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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 discussed politial uncertainties and challenges in Southeast Asia and Japan.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papuan tribal leaders to visit Megawati
Papuan tribal leaders to visit Megawati The 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. The meeting between the tribal leaders, grouped under the Lembah Baliem Foundation, and the President is scheduled to take place on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. "We are planning to file a lawsuit against the South Sumatra high court to demand that the illegal licenses be revoked," Zoekmi Dwiwarna, who chairs the South Sumatra branch of the Indonesian Advocate Association, said on Tuesday.
Fri, 08 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.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock 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 47,500 AGIS 125 5 207,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 17,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 9,000 Alter Abadi 40 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 320 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loans
Subdistrict councils still in the dark about loans Rendi 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 councillors from already planning how they are going to use it for themselves.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
* 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, 00:00 WIB
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. -- Publisher
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. She compared the situation to that in Britain, where school students are not obliged to wear uniforms.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
. 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, 00:00 WIB
'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 discussed politial uncertainties and challenges in Southeast Asia and Japan.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh The 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. BP Indonesia vice president for government relations and public affairs Satya W. Yudha said the company would begin the construction following completion of its environmental impact assessment (Amdal) this month.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The pair were walking along railway tracks when they were struck by the train traveling toward Jakarta. The train did not even stop, said witness Sudayat, a resident.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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," Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said during the ceremony to inaugurate the office.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan Berni 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 debts.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 victims of human rights abuses, before the tribunal begins on March 14.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea gets LNG support from RI, KL and Brunei
S. Korea gets LNG support from RI, KL and Brunei Nara 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., or Kogas , to three companies as part of efforts to restructure the country's gas industry, a government official told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday. In the minutes of a meeting signed by officials from Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tangguh development to begin
Tangguh development to begin The 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. BP Indonesia vice president for government relations and public affairs Satya W. Yudha said the company would begin the construction following completion of its environmental impact assessment (Amdal) this month.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. As the chairman of the North Sumatra Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) attending the meeting, I would like to state that in the meeting among the OISCA, North Sumatra Kadin and the chairman of the North Sumatra regional legislative council, Mr.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Philippines benefiting most from AFTA: Official
Philippines benefiting most from AFTA: Official Agence 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. Severino said under the tariff-busting plan which began in 1993, the Philippines' exports to other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grew almost seven times.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. It was reported that a commotion disturbed the parade of the two groups on Saturday, causing stabbing injuries to two persons and the burning of a number of motorcycles and pedicabs. But most people in Ambon are longing for peace in the region.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, other Asian monies up
Rupiah, other Asian monies up Dow 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. But it was a day of volatile trading, with the dollar rising to an intraday high of Rp 10,035 due to covering of short dollar positions.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former militiaman gets six years for murder
Former militiaman gets six years for murder Muninggar 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. The Central Jakarta District Court dropped the first charge of murder because defendant Yacobus Bere and victim Pvt.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccer
Ministers vs ambassadors in charity soccer Musthofid, 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. "The game aims to raise funds for flood victims. It will start at 9 a.m.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Chief prosecutor Sedia Ginting said the defendant, known only as Ayn, 33, was arrested with the drugs at her house on Jl. Horas in Medan last October. Judge A. Aziz Syarif adjourned the trial until next Wednesday to hear the defense's argument.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar Party
PDI Perjuangan anticipates threat from Golkar Party Fabiola 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 withdrawing its members from the Cabinet and even initiating a "national boycott" against the government.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 suspect Feb. 5, 2002 Akbar's first questioning as a suspect Feb. 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, 00:00 WIB
RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congress
RI hosts Malay language seminar, literature congress Fabiola 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. Head of Indonesia Language Center Dendy Sugondo told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that Makassar was chosen to host the annual Malay language seminar and literature congress.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suggestions for 'Metro TV'
Suggestions for 'Metro TV' From Koran Tempo By 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. There are good Indonesian equivalents for, for example, Headline News or Today's Dialogue.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock 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 47,500 AGIS 125 5 207,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 17,000 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 0 9,000 Alter Abadi 40 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 320 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 500 0 0 Aneka...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, other Asian monies up
Rupiah, other Asian monies up Netty 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. The yen vaulted through the psychologically important 130 yen threshold against the dollar to trade at two-and-a-half month highs, after dollar sales by foreign investors triggered a slew of stop-loss orders. At 0900 GMT (4.00 p.m.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu The 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. Muklis Ibrahim, chief of the agriculture office in South Bengkulu, warned local people of the possible spread of the pests to other regencies in the province.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidates
Mega is yet to get TNI chief candidates The 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. A delay in the submission of the candidate list would further lengthen the appointment process, Bambang said; the President, he added, was waiting for the TNI to provide the names.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan
Govt scraps IBRA's debt extension plan Berni 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 debts.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crime creeps into school playgrounds
Crime creeps into school playgrounds Damar 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. This insecurity has also crept into the city's schools, where students are victimized daily by their classmates. "It happens. Some friends of mine know about extorting other students to supplement their allowances," said Wawan Setiawan, who has been a victim himself.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soon
Ginandjar may join Akbar in jail soon Tiarma 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 Ginandjar Kartasasmita, and urged state prosecutors to resume investigations into his alleged graft.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leptospirosis death toll increases
Leptospirosis death toll increases Ahmad 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 city-owned Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta. The 65-year-old woman was a resident of Palmerah subdistrict, West Jakarta. The disease, which is spread through rat urine, has infected 27 people.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 leader of a regional extremist cell. Ba'asyir and his five lawyers filed the lawsuit at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday. Lawyer M.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: Analsysts
Dropping debt extension plan the right thing: Analsysts Dadan 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 respected the public's sense of justice.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. This latest move automatically annuls the highly controversial decision taken by the ministerial Financial Sector Policy Committee earlier in December to extend their debt-settlement agreements by six to 10 years and to offer them more lenient payment terms.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March. 7
Rupiah Rates March. 7 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates March. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment plan
Government scraps IBRA's controversial debt repayment plan Berni 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 debts.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesian Labor Union (SPSI) recently. Demonstrations by employees demanding raises were rare during the New Order era because of the low bargaining position of workers. They were practically unprotected.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/SCENE
JP/8/SCENE RI 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. Hospitals are among the institutions that have consistently been using nuclear power, Ridwan said when socializing the use of nuclear power and its control in Denpasar, Bali on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governor
Betawi support Fauzi Bowo as governor The 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. "We are nominating a Betawi (native Jakartan) who has the capability and knowledge to become the next governor," Forkabi chairman Husin Sani said in reference to Fauzi, a German-trained engineer.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oxfam blast for Nike and Adidas
Oxfam blast for Nike and Adidas Agencies, 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, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congress
Indonesia hosts Malay seminar, congress Fabiola 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. Head of Indonesia Language Center Dendy Sugondo told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that Makassar was chosen to host the annual Malay language seminar and literature congress.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents protest Indah Kiat's waste
Residents protest Indah Kiat's waste Multa 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 regency's sanitation agency.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
House fails again to set up team to probe Speaker
House fails again to set up team to probe Speaker Kurniawan 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 was unable to make a firm decision on whether to endorse a plan to form a committee of inquiry into the case.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in Yogya
Political rivalry divulges bribery scandals in Yogya Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Herman 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, 00:00 WIB
Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's waste
Rawa Kucing residents complain Indah Kiat's waste Multa 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 there by the Tangerang regency's sanitation agency.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Timah to raise funds by selling assets
Timah to raise funds by selling assets Moch. 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. Timah president Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas announced on Thursday the company hoped to obtain Rp 100 billion this year and another Rp 100 billion next year from its asset sales program.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Time to take a stand against blind fury and ignorance
Time to take a stand against blind fury and ignorance Fatima 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. The train was set alight at a signal by a mob believed to be Muslims about 500 meters from Godhra station (about 150 kilometers from Ahmedabad). Fifty-seven were burnt to death and another 43 injured, many of them women and children.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Sutarna, commander of the Military Police Command XVIII Trikora, confirmed the stagnation of the investigation, and the team returned to the capital. "At the moment we're just waiting for new information.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six rebels, three troops killed in Aceh
Six rebels, three troops killed in Aceh Ibnu 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 from Banda Aceh. Local military spokesman, Maj. Zaenal Muttaqin, told the press in Lhokseumawe on Thursday that the gun battle began when TNI forces attacked a GAM hideout in the village.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papuan leaders to meet Megawati
Papuan leaders to meet Megawati The 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. The meeting between the tribal leaders, grouped under the Lembah Baliem Foundation, and the President is scheduled to take place on Friday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP hostage film says Westerners are targets of rebels
RP hostage film says Westerners are targets of rebels Agencies, 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. The video, obtained by Reuters, showed missionary couple Martin and Gracia Burnham to be in relatively good health and did not have the haggard look they wore in a previous video shown on local and U.S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
BCA divestment
BCA divestment From Rakyat Merdeka The 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. It is wise to postpone or cancel the divestment while waiting for the right time. I believe that the divestment of BCA will result in bankruptcy.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dirgantara president ready to quit post
Dirgantara president ready to quit post Yuli 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. Djamal said the resignation plan should first be endorsed by State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi through an extraordinary meeting of the company's shareholders.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Soedono Salim BCA 52,726.58 3,135.41 49,491.16 2. Usman Admadjaja Danamon 12,532.70 639.41 11,893.34 3.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensation
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensation The 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 Java, last Dec. 25, demanding Rp 198 billion in compensation.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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. This has raised a big question. What's up their sleeves? I believe financial irregularities have occurred at TVRI as the quality of its programs are not in proportion to the operational funds spent. 2.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 blue Toyota Kijang. The man was identified as 40-year-old Teguh Suryanto. The victim was carrying two ID cards, but they had different addresses. He also had a press card from Prospek magazine.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 9:00 Cartoon 10:00 News 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Music 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 10:00 Variety Show 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed Cup
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed Cup The 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. Young Indonesian rising starlet Angelique Widjaja started the onslaught by beating Ilke Gers 6-4, 6-1 in the first singles match, as reported by Antara news agency.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh The 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. BP Indonesia vice president for government relations and public affairs Satya W. Yudha said the company would begin the construction following completion of its environmental impact assessment (Amdal) this month.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Elis Herawati Duki, 32, pleaded guilty to intentionally causing injury to her employer, Chin Foong Kiew, 41, and Chin's two-year-old son, Saw Sun Wei, the national news agency Bernama reported.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu The 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. Muklis Ibrahim, chief of the agriculture office in South Bengkulu, warned local people of the possible spread of the pests to other regencies in the province.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
The ancient kris back on the cutting edge
The ancient kris back on the cutting edge Sri 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. In Yogyakarta, kris consultants will gladly offer you help with your problem through the magic power of a kris, the Javanese traditional dagger.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former militiaman gets six years for murder
Former militiaman gets six years for murder Muninggar 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. The Central Jakarta District Court dropped the first charge of murder because defendant Yacobus Bere and victim Pvt.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar Party
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar Party The 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. Akbar, who chairs the Golkar Party, was supposed to be incarcerated at Salemba penitentiary in Central Jakarta, but was moved to a cell in the Attorney General's Office compound for security reasons, the office's spokesman Barman Zahir said.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 x 10
4 x 10 Dirgantara president ready to quit post malaria 2 x 18 Malaria in Medan kills 11, infects 400 others CLASS 2 x 30 Train crash victims demand Rp 198 billion compensation GAM 1 x 15 Nine die in Aceh