Archive: 10 April 2002
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Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Malino --
1. Malino -- 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni One route to Maluku peace Kirsten E. Schulze International History London School of Economics 2. 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 Novosti Moscow 3. LDP -- How the mighty have fallen 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni How hard Japan's mighty have fallen
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia recovery beats expectations: ADB, World Bank
Asia recovery beats expectations: ADB, World Bank Alan 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 separate reports issued Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Afterward, people went on the rampage and set ablaze the Maluku governor's office. The bombing and the attack on the governor's office were barbaric acts.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* 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 comprehensive Asian security framework 9 * Business: JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives 11 * Features: Technology-assisted pregnancies on the rise 17 * Sports: 'Young Guns' have Tiger in their...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Judges insist rights trial must go on
Judges insist rights trial must go on Tertiani 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. Brushing aside technicalities brought up by the defense, presiding Judge Cicut Sutiarso insisted that the court had the right to hear the case. The judges pointed out that Law No.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. "It's more lethal for infants and toddlers." He called on the public to avoid dehydration if a family member was suffering from diarrhea by giving oralit, a salt and sugar solution.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queue
Senior officials, VIPs do not need to stand in queue Damar 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 passport checked. But a few people do not have to line up. They simply pass by a special desk.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investment
JETRO asks RI to introduce tax incentives for investment Adianto 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, 00:00 WIB
Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism links
Police on the lookout for five men over terrorism links Yogita 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 terrorist network. Even though police believe that the five men have fled from Medan, travel bans have been slapped on them, North Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provinces
Tapanuli, E. Sumatra may soon become separate provinces Apriadi 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. Those backing the formation of the new provinces claimed that in reality the two regions had already broken with North Sumatra, with people from East Sumatra and Tapanuli having lent their support to the planned provinces.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/C04
JP/4/C04 COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthy Most 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. At Klub Borobudur, the staff establish good relationships with members.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 0 25,000 AGIS Tbk 130 0 476,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 0 0 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 0 72,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 81,000 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 0...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Solidarity of Unemployed Indonesians in Cirebon, West Java on Tuesday, Jacob said that more than 36 million people nationwide were currently jobless.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. This is the same as Chinese Taipei, which took the trophy last year. Indonesia's last triumph was in Jakarta in 2000.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. On average, Rp 6,250 is withheld monthly from the salaries of all civil servants in Indonesia. Based on 1995 data, Indonesia's PNS numbers reached 4,044,703 people.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesians being detained on terrorist charges in the Philippines.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The number of dropouts is expected to soar unless the local authorities take necessary measures to tackle the economic difficulties of low-income people in the regency, or rethink school fees for poor people. Cirebon Regent H.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI Perjuangan
Akbar's release shows injustice: PDI Perjuangan Fabiola 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 the country's legal system.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queried
Govt decision to scrap VAT on certain books queried Annastashya 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 holy books -- as of March 1, 2002 The owner of the Metafor publishing company, Richard Oh, asked why the tax exemption was granted only on these three categories alone, since books of all types were...
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Visiting Australian Attorney General Daryl Williams said that the ties would provide "a wide range of benefits for both countries".
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this year
Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this year Oyos 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. Until last December, the provincial logistics agency (Dolog) accommodated only 75,000 tons of unhulled paddy or 40,700 tons of rice from farmers. In the previous year, it bought 93,000 tons of unhulled paddy from them.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expected
UN presence in East Timor to last longer than expected Claire 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. Canadian Colonel (ret) Peter Leentjes, the former training chief of the UN's global Department of Peacekeeping Operations, said the magnitude of the task in East Timor was often underestimated.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. had tested the Ranggas-4 appraisal well at a daily rate of 8,158 barrels of oil and 6.4 million cubic feet (181,200 cu metres) of gas.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Natan Setiabudi said, referring to the club's five- day meeting in Paris which began on Monday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt approves four power contracts
Govt approves four power contracts Moch. 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 Sumiarso, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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.S. and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto were absent. Unlike last year, the Air Force's Jupiter Blue aerobatics team missed the event.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi ill with sore throat
Rahardi ill with sore throat Muninggar 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, 00:00 WIB
ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002
ADB sees RI economic growth slow in 2002 Berni 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 Development Bank (ADB). The ADB projected that Indonesia's economy, as measured by its gross domestic product (GDP), will grow by 3 percent as compared with 3.3 percent last year.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia set to defend Thomas Cup
Indonesia set to defend Thomas Cup Novan 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. "We all know that our men's shuttlers have not won a title at several badminton Grand Prix events this year.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Comr. Sudarsono said the new suspects are Joko Taruno and Adhofir. "I need to assert that the police are very serious about this the case.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
One route to Maluku peace
One route to Maluku peace Kirsten 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. What has made this possible is that the critical mass in both the Christian and the Muslim communities is tired of the conflict. Only two elements have openly opposed the efforts at reconciliation.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Early childhood caries affects many children
Early childhood caries affects many children Donya 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. These are the four factors required for carious lesions: A susceptible tooth; Acid producing bacteria (mutans streptococci); Fermentable carbohydrates (sucrose); Time (repeated exposures to sugar).
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Farid Husain, the second deputy assistant to the coordinating minister of social welfare, said on Monday that the government had approved the local people's plans for the reconstruction of public facilities by the local community in Poso.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police release 12 alleged NII followers
Police release 12 alleged NII followers Yuli 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. The remaining five were still being detained at West Java Police Headquarters pending further investigations, the provincial police's chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Soenaryono said.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Batu Undecided regencies: 1. Dairi 2. Nias 3. South Tapanuli
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Chief prosecutor Ismanto also failed to present four other witnesses, including another accomplice of Tommy, Hetty Siti Hartika, who were scheduled to testify at the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday. Hetty was sick, Ismanto said.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says Amien
Constitutional amendment must go ahead as planned, says Amien The 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. "Should the amendment of the constitution fail to materialize, that would be a setback for our reform movement as it may lead to a state administration crisis," said Amien after launching his own website www.e-amienrais.com.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government has not taken action to prevent flooding
Government has not taken action to prevent flooding Bambang 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. The work is to be done by both the central government and the city administration. However, there is no agreement between the two on how to work together to complete the projects.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop the violence
Stop the violence From Republika The 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. Some time ago, a grandmother was murdered by her grandchild because she had warned the latter about the dangers of casual sex. How much longer will the nation's children use violence as a shortcut to solve their problems?
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesia (PIB), which he established in March of last year to provide a political education for young Indonesians.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The winner of the April 14 presidential poll will take over the running of the half-island state from an interim United Nations administration May 20. The UN team was slotted in after Indonesia gave up the territory in 1999.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The state of everything onboard indicates that Merpati will only upgrade its fleet, if at all, once they start crashing.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. had tested the Ranggas-4 appraisal well at a daily rate of 8,158 barrels of oil and 6.4 million cubic feet (181,200 cu metres) of gas.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF Dadan 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. The letter was signed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Minister of Finance Boediono.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Technology-assisted pregnancies on the rise
Technology-assisted pregnancies on the rise Tantri 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 baby. Many people still, naively, think pregnancy will result the first month a couple try. So, how difficult can it be to get pregnant?
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. However, it was alleged that an "insider" was suspected to have leaked the information about the impending raid to many of the vendors, who in turn left their kiosks vacant during the raid, Antara reported. No vendors were arrested.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. RICE: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 42 Lampung braces for rice stock deficit this year
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. Shipping-Malaysia-Port Malaysian port nabs Evergreen from Singapore JP/cargo Patrick Chalmers Reuters Kuala Lumpur Malaysia'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 Corp, the two firms said on Wednesday. "Evergreen Marine Corporation and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) signed a terminal service agreement on April 1, 2002," they said in a statement.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADB readies $855m loans for RI
ADB readies $855m loans for RI The 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 $18.3 million in grants tied to 28 technical assistance programs, five of which already had been approved.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fare
Humble Warung Jirak offers nostalgic epicureans rare fare Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People sometimes travel long distances to go to a simple eatery just to enjoy food that suits their palate. One such place is Warung Jirak, seven kilometers east of Wonosari, the capital of Gunungkidul regency. This modest foodstall offers a special menu of red rice that locals call nasi gogo. It is probably the only foodstall in the mountainous regency to offer the dish.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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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. OPEC -- OPEC weighs up war premium 1 X 24 36pt Bodoni OPEC weighs up war premium Oliver Morgan Observer News Service London
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Assaf said the transfer was made to an Arab League fund in accordance with a decision taken at last month's Arab summit in Beirut. Kuwait for its part on Tuesday transferred $7.5 million to the Palestinian Authority, the state KUNA news agency reported.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazine
Rahardi pleads illness, files libel suit against magazine Muninggar 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Indofood spokesman Indra Josepha said the company had secured the loan in a deal last week, and would use it as working capital. Earlier Indofood said it had sought funds to refinance around $250 million in debts maturing this June.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
FBR chairman admits seeking donations
FBR chairman admits seeking donations Ahmad 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. After the attention-grabbing FBR attack on the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) on March 28, he stole the show on Tuesday. Fadloli admitted that FBR has been asking for donations from companies and other institutions to build a worker training center in Penggilingan subdistrict, East Jakarta.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Head of Bogor's Education Agency, Didih Suwardi, was quoted by Antara as saying on Monday that each teacher would receive a monthly allowance of Rp 200,000. However, he was uncertain when the teachers would receive the money.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to send assistance to Palestine
RI to send assistance to Palestine The 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. He also reiterated Indonesia's commitment to supporting the rights of the Palestinian people through diplomatic action with the nations of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), and the United Nations.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF
Govt signs letter of progress to IMF Dadan 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. The letter was signed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Minister of Finance Boediono.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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). Garuda spokesman Pujobroto said the new policy would enable Garuda to focus on its airline business. "Under the new system, we shall no longer issue or distribute domestic tickets to our agents. IATA will take care of it," he said.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
European Union interest in ASEAN waning
European Union interest in ASEAN waning Grace 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. Although many European investors stayed on, interest in the region is waning, particularly with the direct competition posed by China. This explains why some European Union (EU) officials are now questioning the value of the EU-ASEAN partnership, a political dialogue which dates back to 1980.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotel
Authentic Indonesian food at Jakarta 5-star hotel Megan 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 of an international menu. Owned and managed by the Sukamdani family, we know of no better place to enjoy authentic traditional Indonesian fare. Location.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lying
Sutiyoso angered at being accused of lying Ahmad 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 accountability speech about the 2001 City Budget. "I really regret the statement saying that I have covered up the facts and lied in public," Sutiyoso said during the council's plenary session.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police apologize after beating PDI-P protesters
Police apologize after beating PDI-P protesters Yogita 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 Perjuangan), during a demonstration. The demonstration was a result of party infighting over who should be the Surabaya branch chairperson, and specifically against M.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, stock market outflows hurt won
Asian currencies mixed late, stock market outflows hurt won Dow 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. The Indonesian rupiah shed some of its gains against the U.S. dollar following a less-than-encouraging report on the country's economy by the Asian Development Bank.
Wed, 10 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April.9
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Edy Waluyo to resign from council for election
Edy Waluyo to resign from council for election Ahmad 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. At the same time, council also has received seven names of candidates for governor and the deputies.