Archive: 10 April 2002
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Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Unocal tests Ranggas oil well
Unocal tests Ranggas oil well SINGAPORE: Unocal Corp said it had taken another step towards development of the deepwater Ranggas oilfield offshore Indonesia with the successful appraisal testing of a fourth well. The El Segundo, California-based company said subsidiary Unocal Rapak Ltd.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Civil servants's savings gone?
Civil servants's savings gone?From Kompas Civil Servants (PNS) are subjected to compulsory housing savings through the monthly salary withholding of Rp 3,000 for group I, Rp 5,000 for group II, Rp 7,000 for group III and Rp 10,000 for group IV.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Muslims urge Mega to cut ties with RP
Muslims urge Mega to cut ties with RP MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Around 500 Muslims grouped in the newly formed Islamic Law Enforcement Committee (KPPSI) staged a rally at the South Sulawesi legislative council to demand that the central government take extreme measures to release the three Muslim...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
6,000 more students drop out in Cirebon
6,000 more students drop out in Cirebon SUMBER, West Java: At least 6000 students in the West Java city of Cirebon have been forced to drop out of elementary schools since January due to financial problems and individual values, local officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI Perjuangan
Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI PerjuanganFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Tuesday that the release of corruption suspect House Speaker Akbar Tandjung was an unjust practice within...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queried
Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queriedAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessmen in the book publishing industry questioned on Tuesday the government's decision to scrap the 10 percent value- added tax (VAT) on books in three categories -- education, religion and...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Australia, RI boost legal cooperation
Australia, RI boost legal cooperation JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia began a two-day meeting on Tuesday to foster legal cooperation between them, which will include the development of a legal system and the making of laws.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this year
Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this yearOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Rice production in Lampung has significantly decreased this year due to recent natural disasters in the province, with at least a 15,800 ton shortage in stocks compared with 2001.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expected
UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expectedClaire Harvey and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations' reconstruction effort in East Timor will continue for at least the next decade, a military expert said on Monday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
RI dreams of toppling Taiwan (in PABF)
RI dreams of toppling Taiwan (in PABF) JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to take part in the Asia-Pacific Bridge Championship in Bangkok next June, with high hopes of outscoring Chinese Taipei for the position of the tournament's strongest team.Indonesia has won 12 times in as many occasions.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
PGI asks for RI debts relief
PGI asks for RI debts relief JAKARTA: The Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) urged Paris Club creditor countries on Tuesday to ease the country's debt burden."PGI hopes the (Paris Club) meeting would give Indonesia some debt relief or debt rescheduling for 25 to 30 years," PGI chairman Rev.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Govt approves four power contracts
Govt approves four power contractsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has approved new power contracts with four independent power producers (IPPs), a move that should help the country avoid a power crisis, the director general for electricity and energy utilization, Luluk...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
James Castle
James Castle On this page of Tuesday's edition we incorrectly named James Castle (of the Castle Group) as President of the Jakarta office of the American Chamber of Commerce. This position is now held by Carol Hessler. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Editor
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Air Force marks anniversary modestly
Air Force marks anniversary modestly The Indonesian Air Force commemorated on Tuesday its 56th anniversary in a modest way at the Halim Perdanakusuma air base, East Jakarta.To add to the simplicity of the celebration, President Megawati Soekarnoputeri, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Rahardi ill with sore throat
Rahardi ill with sore throatMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court postponed on Tuesday the hearing of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan after the defendant claimed he was suffering from a sore throat.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002
ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic growth in Indonesia is likely to slow, as consumption and investment weaken.But a U.S.-led rebound in global markets may come soon enough to lend the economy a boost this year, according to the Asian...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Indonesia set to defend Thomas Cup
Indonesia set to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia still has a chance, albeit slim, to defend the badminton men's team Thomas Cup title next month in Guangzhou, China, the top official at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
More police charged in brawl case
More police charged in brawl case YOGYAKARTA: The provincial police named on Tuesday two other policemen as suspects in the death of Aan Yulianto who died in the hospital after having been "interrogated" in relation to a brawl early this month.Spokesman for the Yogyakarta police office Adj. Sr.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
1. SOLO: 2 lines, 20 counts
1. SOLO: 2 lines, 20 counts Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotel 2. NASI: 2 lines, 24 counts Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fare
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
1. Malino --
1. Malino -- 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni One route to Maluku peace Kirsten E. Schulze International History London School of Economics2. Russia -- Mideast conflict can be settled only by joint International efforts 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Global effort vital to end Mideast strife Vasily ROGOV Historian RIA...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Asia recovery beats expectations: ADB, World Bank
Asia recovery beats expectations: ADB, World BankAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian economies are rebounding faster than expected, thanks to renewed demand for the region's exports and successful economic stimulus efforts by local governments, two top multilateral lenders said in...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Maluku's future threat
Maluku's future threat The nation is sad. In the midst of the great spirit of peace in Maluku, a bomb exploded on Jl. Kapitan Hulu Paha in Ambon on April 3. The terrifying bomb explosion killed four residents and injured dozens of people.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Akbar's release an injustice: PDI-P 2
* Headlines: Akbar's release an injustice: PDI-P 2* Opinion: Full follow-up of Malino only way to Maluku peace 4* City: Jakarta has not taken action to prevent flooding 6* Archipelago: 12 alleged NII followers freed 7 * National: PIB to form political party in six months 8* World: India urges...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Singapore trade offer
Singapore trade offer Singapore's offer to include information technology (IT) products from Indonesian Bintan and Batam islands in its bilateral free-trade pact with the United States is a smart, well-thought move that will greatly help Indonesia and improve the spirit of ASEAN cooperation.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Judges insist rights trial must go on
Judges insist rights trial must go onTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The human rights tribunal decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial against five middle-ranking military and police officers accused of committing crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Doctor warns public on diarrhea
Doctor warns public on diarrhea BOGOR: The chairman of the Healthy Indonesia Foundation (YIS), Dr. Abdul Mughni, warned the public to stay alert for diarrhea specially during the changeover from the rainy to the dry season."Diarrhea causes dehydration which can lead to death," he said on Monday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queue
Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queueDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of travelers arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after a long flight. With weary faces and creased attire, they have to stand in a long line at the immigration counter to have their...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
One route to Maluku peace
One route to Maluku peaceKirsten E. Schulze, International History, London School of Economics Since the conclusion of the Malino II agreement a sense of normality has slowly started to return to Ambon.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investment
JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investmentAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hiroyuki Kato said Indonesia must follow the steps of its peers in the region by providing tax incentives to woo more investments from Japan.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism links
Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism linksYogita Tahilramani and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Sumatra Police are still on the lookout for five Singaporeans who entered Medan via Belawan seaport in January and are allegedly linked to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda global...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provinces
Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provincesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Campaigners are confident the regions of East Sumatra and Tapanuli will officially be established as provinces before next year, formalizing their separation from North Sumatra.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
JP/4/C04
JP/4/C04 COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthyMost people have their own theories about what makes a gym or fitness center special, and most of the theories are correct; It's the pampering, the exercise, the facilities and the equipment.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 9, 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 9, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 258,500 Adindo Foresta 60...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Govt warned of unemployment
Govt warned of unemployment CIREBON: The number of jobless Indonesians has increased steadily in the past few years and has reached an alarming level due to deteriorating economic conditions, Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Private sector to raise funds for rubber plan
Private sector to raise funds for rubber plan The Indonesian private sector will raise the initial US$18.75 million in capital needed to finance the country's rubber stockpiling plan, Minister of Trade and Industry Rini Soewandi said Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
RI to send assistance to Palestine
RI to send assistance to PalestineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz announced on Tuesday that Indonesia wil send medical and financial assistance to Palestine in the near future following Israel's latest military onslaught.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
ADB readies $855m loans for RI
ADB readies $855m loans for RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it planned to approve US$855 million in project-related loans for Indonesia, and expected to disburse another $350 million by late May.The ADB also said it was offering $18.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fare
Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fareTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People sometimes travel long distances to go to a simple eatery just to enjoy food that suits their palate.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
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The art of making enemies and abusing power Manohar Malgonkar The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta 2. Asean -- EU's interest in ASEAN waning 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni EU's interest in ASEAN waning Grace Sung The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Saudi Arabia sends $15.4m to Palestinians, Kuwait $7.5m: Saudi
Saudi Arabia sends $15.4m to Palestinians, Kuwait $7.5m: Saudi Arabia transferred on Tuesday US$15.4 million in advance aid to the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim al- Assaf told the official SPA news agency.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazine
Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazineMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court postponed on Tuesday the hearing of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan after the defendant claimed he was suffering from a sore...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Indofood gets $100 million loan
Indofood gets $100 million loan JAKARTA: Giant publicly listed instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur confirmed on Tuesday it has obtained a US$100 million loan facility from Hong Kong based ING Structured Finance.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
FBR chairman admits seeking donations
FBR chairman admits seeking donationsAhmad Junaidi and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) chairman, A. Fadloli El Muhir, has been under the spotlight a lot lately.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Rp3b given to temporary teachers
Rp3b given to temporary teachers BOGOR: The Bogor municipal administration has provided Rp 3 billion (US$300,000) as additional income for elementary school teachers who do not have a permanent contract.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. Shipping-Malaysia-PortMalaysian port nabs Evergreen from SingaporeJP/cargoPatrick Chalmers Reuters Kuala LumpurMalaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, dealing its second big blow in two years to Singaporean rival PSA, has landed a deal with Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen Marine...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF
Govt signs letter of progress to IMFDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government signed on Tuesday a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) containing a set of reform targets met by the country, paving the way for the disbursement of a US$340 million loan tranche.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
IATA handles Garuda ticket sales
IATA handles Garuda ticket sales JAKARTA: The national flag-carrying airline, Garuda Indonesia, said on Tuesday it had transferred its domestic ticket sales mechanism to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
European Union interest in ASEAN waning
European Union interest in ASEAN waningGrace Sung, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Since the Asian crisis of 1997, Southeast Asian countries have been battling to regain favor with Europe.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotel
Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotelMegan Dout, Contributor, Jakarta At Hotel Sahid Jaya, you will find a charming Indonesian restaurant called Bengawan Solo. It is probably the only dedicated Indonesian restaurant in a five-star hotel in Jakarta as local fare normally appears as part...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lying
Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lyingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being accused of espousing "public lies" has apparently offended Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. On Tuesday, he refuted a statement by the National Mandate Party (PAN) faction on the city's flood management during his...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Police apologize after beating PDI-P protesters
Police apologize after beating PDI-P protestersYogita Tahilramani and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Surabaya Police formally apologized on Tuesday on behalf of their police officers, who had brutally beaten up members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Asian currencies mixed late, stock market outflows hurt won
Asian currencies mixed late, stock market outflows hurt wonDow Jones, Singapore Continuing foreign outflows from the South Korean stock market undermined the won, while other Asian currencies finished mixed after trading in narrow ranges Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April.9
Rupiah Rates April.9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,090.00 9,090.00 9,638.00 9,542.00Australian dollar 1 5,337.61 4,804.07 5,098.50 5,042.95Brunei dollar 1 5,494.74 4,947.48 5,248.60 5,193.49Canadian dollar 1 6,327.21 5,696.56 6,043.77 5,979.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
PIB to form party in six months
PIB to form party in six months Noted economic analyst Sjahrir revealed on Tuesday a much- anticipated plan to found a new political party, which will come into play in six months.Sjahrir said that the party would represent the political aspirations of his organization, the Association for a New...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Early childhood caries affects many children
Early childhood caries affects many childrenDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com Early childhood caries, or ECC, is a disease which afflicts many children. This new term includes baby bottle tooth decay and nursing caries.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Poso residents push for 'community rebuilding'
Poso residents push for 'community rebuilding'Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Poso residents will likely see their desire to rebuild houses of worship in Poso by themselves realized following the government's decision to approve their plans on Monday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Police release 12 alleged NII followers
Police release 12 alleged NII followersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Police said here on Tuesday that they had released 12 out of 17 detainees arrested for campaigning for an Islamic Indonesian State (NII) due to insufficient evidence to hold them behind bars.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
1. Central Tapanuli
1. Central Tapanuli 2. North Tapanuli 3. Toba Samosir Regencies expected to join East Sumatra province:1. Asahan 2. Deli Serdang 3. Karo 4. Langkat 5. Labuhan BatuUndecided regencies:1. Dairi 2. Nias 3. South Tapanuli
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Tommy fails to testify for second time
Tommy fails to testify for second time Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra failed to testify for the second time in the hearing of his accomplice Dody Hardjito, who is charged with the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says Amien
Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says AmienThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais lashed out on Tuesday at a fresh political attempt to block the on-going amendment of the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Government has not taken action to prevent flooding
Government has not taken action to prevent floodingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Weeks have passed since massive flooding devastated the capital, but work on planned flood-control projects has still yet to begin.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Stop the violence
Stop the violenceFrom RepublikaThe people of Indonesia are increasingly saddened to see the problems that have beset their country. The mass media report daily on the nation's disintegration, conflicts among the political elite, pornography, drugs and murders.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Edy Waluyo to resign from council for election
Edy Waluyo to resign from council for electionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council chairman, Edy Waluyo, will likely run in the next gubernatorial elections following his retirement scheduled for June.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Former guerrilla leader slated to become East Timor president
Former guerrilla leader slated to become East Timor president Sid Astbury, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Sydney, Australia East Timorese voters go to the polls next week to pick the person who will declare their country independent next month.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Get real Merpati!
Get real Merpati! "Get the feeling" is the motto of airline Merpati. You are supposed to feel great when you fly with them...except you don't. I boarded flight MZ 6600 Y on March 29 from Denpasar to Mataram with other things on my mind...but not for long.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Unocal tests Ranggas oil well
Unocal tests Ranggas oil well SINGAPORE: Unocal Corp said it had taken another step towards development of the deepwater Ranggas oilfield offshore Indonesia with the successful appraisal testing of a fourth well.The El Segundo, California-based company said subsidiary Unocal Rapak Ltd.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF
Govt signs letter of progress to IMFDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government signed on Tuesday a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) containing a set of reform targets met by the country, paving the way for the disbursement of a US$340 million loan tranche.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Technology-assisted pregnancies on the rise
Technology-assisted pregnancies on the riseTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Waiting to get pregnant can be a very stressful time for a couple, especially in a largely traditional community like Indonesia where it is common to ask a newly-wed couple whether they are already expecting a...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
Police seize pirated VCDs
Police seize pirated VCDs JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police detective chief, Comr. Mardisyam, led an operation which resulted in the seizure of thousands of pirated VCDs at Blok M Plaza in South Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002
1. (BOX) PDIP: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 22
1. (BOX) PDIP: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 22 Police apologize after beating PDI-P protesters 2. NII: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 12 Muslim separatists freed in West Java 3. POSO: 40 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 40 Poso residents push for 'community rebuilding' 4.