Archive: 15 April 2002
67 articles found
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Sumut Airlines likely to use Malaysian aircraft
Sumut Airlines likely to use Malaysian aircraft Medan, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra administration-owned airline company, PT Sumut Airlines, is likely to use aircraft belonging to Kuala Lumpur-based charter company PT Rabin Global Airlines to help open up the province and help improve its...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
India's perspectives on ASEAN
India's perspectives on ASEANAtal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India India's relations with Singapore have grown considerably over the last decade, but a vast potential still remains untapped. Singapore has considerable strengths in the old economy and ambitions in the new economy.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Japan to push Asian free trade zone
Japan to push Asian free trade zoneAssociated Press, Tokyo Japan wants to fast track the creation of an Asian free trade zone with 14 neighboring nations and territories as a regional riposte to similar economic pacts in North America and Europe, a news report said Saturday.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Two die, 12 houses burned in brawl
Two die, 12 houses burned in brawl MAUMERE: East Nusa Tenggara: At least two people were killed, six others injured and 12 houses set ablaze in a clash on Saturday over a land dispute between residents in Ende regency, East Nusa Tenggara.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Autonomy troubles Papuans
Autonomy troubles PapuansNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, The Jakarta Post, Rome In December 2001, the Papuans, through peaceful rallies, rejected Jakarta's offer of special autonomy and demanded the government reveal who killed Theys Hiyo Eluay, chairman of the Papuan Presidium...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
RI-Thailand countertrade worth $40m
RI-Thailand countertrade worth $40m JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Friday a planned countertrade arrangement with Thailand to swap ammonia for rice was estimated to be worth around US$40 million.The head of Indonesia's state food agency Bulog, Widjanarko Puspojo, said the amount would equal around...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
U.S. told to avoid military approach against radicalism
U.S. told to avoid military approach against radicalismA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted Indonesian Muslim figure said the source of religious radicalism in Indonesia was linked purely to domestic factors, including low education levels, poverty, the absence of social justice and the...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Rights body undecided on KPP HAM's reports
Rights body undecided on KPP HAM's reportsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) are planning to hold a special hearing on April 22 to evaluate the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM)...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in Tanjung Karang, Cirebon, Indramayu, Jatibarang, Cilacap, Purwokerto, Tegal, Pekalongan and Pemalang on Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.-- Publisher
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
'Beware of foot-dragging on Constitution amendment
'Beware of foot-dragging on Constitution amendment A more democratic 2004 election would require a new election law, which in turn depends on the ongoing, foot-dragging amendment to the 1945 Constitution.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Move to legalize gambling no surprise
Move to legalize gambling no surpriseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to establish legal gambling centers in Thousand Islands is no surprise to gambling operators. Usman Jaya, not his real name, a former gambling operator revealed that the plan has been prepared...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Marubeni, Indonesia sign Chandra Asri bailout details
Marubeni, Indonesia sign Chandra Asri bailout detailsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, said Friday that it's signed a final agreement with Japanese creditors led by Marubeni Corp. to restructure PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Center.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Police probe MAS tickets to 'Hell'
Police probe MAS tickets to 'Hell' KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police have launched a probe over "controversial" hell-bound plane tickets bearing the name and logo of national carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS), a report said Sunday.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
[b]Sima, the two highlighted passages are the same. If it won't make
Sima, the two highlighted passages are the same. If it won't make the story too short, I think it would be better to delete one or another of the passages.Police arrest eight, seize Rp 30m in fake banknotesYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police arrested eight men and seized Rp 30...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Gus Dur meets Jewish group
Gus Dur meets Jewish group JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid held talks with a Jewish group in Australia during his visit to the country, despite a public outcry at home against Israel's offensive against Palestine.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Rediscovering the Asian identity: Tolerence
Rediscovering the Asian identity: TolerenceMegawati Soekarnoputri, President, Indonesia We are now living in fast-changing world. What often concerns us is that the changes themselves always entail problems. They can be big, they can be small and in many cases they can be cumulative in nature.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Tangerang rejects casino plan
Tangerang rejects casino plan JAKARTA: The administration of Tangerang regency, Banten, condemned the Jakarta administration's plan to build an integrated localization of casinos in Thousand Islands, as several of of the islands were under its jurisdiction.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Unrestrained mining endangering forests
Unrestrained mining endangering forestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of environmental groups here urged the government to withdraw licenses given to mining companies that plan to operate in around one-fifth of the country's protected forests and conservation areas.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Orchid business flourishes as security improves
Orchid business flourishes as security improvesDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Orchid growers should reap the benefits of increasing demand, especially from the export market, if the country's security situation continues to improve, the chairman of the Indonesian Orchid Garden...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Regional tourism
Regional tourism The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) recently issued a report on developments in the nation's tourist industry. BPS noted that the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia through 13 points of entrance reached about 625,300 people in January and February.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Aikon to map Jakarta green areas
Aikon to map Jakarta green areas JAKARTA: Jakarta is soon expected to have a comprehensive map highlighting the remaining green areas in the capital.The map is being prepared by a group of volunteers coordinated by Aikon, an environmental organization led by Marco Kusumawijaya, a noted...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Monas to be fenced, but it could be useless
Monas to be fenced, but it could be uselessBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration has planned to erect a fence around the National Monument (Monas) park soon as a last-ditch effort to clear it of illegal traders, who have long been using the area day and night for...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Torture by Yogyakarta police of brawl detainee revealed
Torture by Yogyakarta police of brawl detainee revealedAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Nineteen-year-old Aan Yulianto felt very happy on March 30, 2002, to know that the police were letting him and his four friends leave Yogyakarta's provincial police headquarters after being held...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Andersen RI
Andersen RI unit to merge with Ernst & YoungAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian unit of troubled accounting giant Arthur Andersen, called Prasetio, Utomo & Co., is planning to merge its operation with Ernst & Young (EY), according to a source.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
'Paris Club to boost local market'
'Paris Club to boost local market'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah will likely resist selling pressure this week, as confidence from last week's successful Paris Club meeting could shore the local unit to new gains, analysts said.Last week's US$5.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
'S'pore tax reforms will not erode HK advantage'
'S'pore tax reforms will not erode HK advantage'Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Singapore has fired a shot across Hong Kong's bows by announcing a plan to reduce personal and corporate taxes but economists do not expect this to improve its competitive position against its regional rival in the...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Opposition grows against gambling plan 2
* Headlines: Opposition grows against gambling plan 2* Opinion: Autonomy troubles Papuans 4* City: Monas park to be fenced 6* Archipelago: Govt team barred from Al Zaetun 'pesantren'7 * National: Akbar resumes House top job 8* World: Chavez back in presidential palace 9* Business: BP's gas supply...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Realities of jihad in Palestine
Realities of jihad in Palestine The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has made a statement that fighting against Israel's tyranny is jihad fi sabillilah (holy war on the way of God). But should Indonesian Muslims throng to Palestine to fight along with Palestinians against Israelis? If they do so,...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casino locations
36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casino locationsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration officials are currently offering 36 unpopulated islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand islands) regency to investors for the development of casinos.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Illegal fees still rife
Illegal fees still rifeFrom KompasI recently processed a permit in an office under the supervision of the finance ministry. Talking with one of the office division heads, I was told that the office had a very limited operational fund while it had to provide services to the public to process various...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
High school in Bekasi robbed
High school in Bekasi robbed BEKASI: Burglars broke into the teachers' room of Karya Guna private high school on Jl. Cirebon in the Duren Jaya housing estate here, and made off with Rp 300,000 (more than US$30).
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Misuari's wife seeks RI support
Misuari's wife seeks RI support JAKARTA: The wife of Moro Muslim leader Nur Misuari, Ruwaidah, is seeking Indonesia's help in securing the release of her husband, who was arrested by the Philippine authorities for rebellion.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
FAREWELL FLOURISH: A military truck carries members of the Army's
FAREWELL FLOURISH: A military truck carries members of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) as they leave Banda Aceh. They were part of at least 2,151 Indonesian Military soldiers pulled out of the rebellious Aceh province on Saturday after a one-year tour of duty there.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
North Sumatra fisherfolk live in poverty and past glory
North Sumatra fisherfolk live in poverty and past gloryApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Kamaluddin gently guided his 14-foot long boat to the pier where fishermen living in Block E of the Nelayan Indah housing complex tie up their boats.The complex is located only 2.5 kilometers from Jl.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
'RRI' tower collapses
'RRI' tower collapses JAKARTA: The transmission tower of state Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) on Jl. Antena in Radio Dalam area, South Jakarta, collapsed on Saturday, slightly disrupting the radio's operations.Strong winds that blew during heavy rain battered the 60-meter tower.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
East Timorese vote in final step to nationhood
East Timorese vote in final step to nationhoodBhimanto Suwastoyo, Agence France-Presse, Dili, East Timor East Timorese went peacefully to the polls on Sunday to elect a president, taking the final step on their long and bloody road to nationhood after centuries of oppressive foreign rule.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
22 nations to attend anti-terrorism workshop
22 nations to attend anti-terrorism workshopAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Law enforcement officials from 22 nations will attend an anti- terrorism workshop here this week aimed at improving security strategies and regional cooperation, Thailand's foreign ministry said.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Eight nabbed for counterfeiting
Eight nabbed for counterfeitingYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police arrested eight men and seized Rp 30 million (about US$3,000) in fake Rp 100,000 banknotes on Saturday, but the public should be cautious as the gang admitted to having put some Rp 500 million in fake banknotes...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Producers continue with plans to cut rubber output
Producers continue with plans to cut rubber outputDow Jones, Bangkok Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia - the world's top three rubber producers - have pledged to continue with their plan to cut rubber output and exports as well as set up a joint rubber consortium to buy and stock rubber, officials...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Lampung governor urged to announce budget audit
Lampung governor urged to announce budget auditOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Legislators, non-governmental networks and observers have called on the Lampung provincial administration to release the results of the Government Audit Agency (BPKP) report on the province's 2001 budget...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Activists set to boost antiprivatization drive
Activists set to boost antiprivatization driveKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 120 labor activists from around the country warned on Sunday against pursuing trade liberalization and the privatization of state-owned enterprises, arguing that such moves would only inflict more suffering...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
1. BP (4x14)
1. BP (4x14) BP's East Java gas supply concession may be terminated Ander (4x10) Andersen RI unit to merge with E&Y
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Opposition grows against plan to localize, legalize gambling
Opposition grows against plan to localize, legalize gamblingAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The Jakarta administration's plan to localize gambling activities on the Seribu Islands, north of Jakarta, has drawn strong opposition from the country's national...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
1. JUDI: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. JUDI: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Islands could be flooded by tidal wave of 36 casinos 2. MONAS: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Monas fence to be erected, but it could be ineffective 3. GAMBLE: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Legalizing gambling is no surprise for gamblers
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Andersen RI unit to merge with E&Y
Andersen RI unit to merge with E&YAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian unit of troubled accounting giant Arthur Andersen, called Prasetio, Utomo & Co., is planning to merge its operation with Ernst & Young (EY), according to a source.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Military professionalism pays off but not enough to end conflict in Aceh
Military professionalism pays off but not enough to end conflict in AcehLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Improving professionalism among troops has been the focus of attention and efforts of the Indonesian Military (TNI) ever since the country embarked on the reform movement in 1998.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Six die from diarrhea in NTT
Six die from diarrhea in NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least six people have died in the latest outbreak of diarrhea over the last month, while 40 others are still undergoing intensive treatment in public health centers in remote parts of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), local health officials say.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
4 x 10
4 x 10 Govt team barred from Al Zaetun pesantren Lampung2 x 20 Lampung governor urged to announce budget audit ITP1 x 35 Cement firm sued for harassing journalists Sumut2 x 20 Sumut Airlines likely to use Malaysian aircraft
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Kopassus to celebrate golden year
Kopassus to celebrate golden year JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. is scheduled to preside over a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) on April 16, while President Megawati Soekarnoputri will president nasi tumpeng, a traditional...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Respite from Paris
Respite from Paris The government can now enjoy a respite from severe cash-flow problems after its sovereign creditors grouped in the Paris Club, as widely expected, approved its request for the rescheduling of US$5.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Noted religious leaders to make first Ambon visit
Noted religious leaders to make first Ambon visitA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three months of delay, prominent religious leaders in the country were set to make an unprecedented visit to riot-torn Ambon in Maluku on Monday, a noted Muslim leader said on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Govt told to impress investors after Paris Club
Govt told to impress investors after Paris ClubDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's US$5.4 billion debt rescheduling deal with the Paris Club group of creditor nations has given the country fresh credibility, which economists say the government should follow up and capitalize on...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Guard your home with your PC
Guard your home with your PCZatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta As you always do, before your left your house this morning you made sure that you had securely locked all doors and windows. However, when you came home after a long day at work, you got a really nasty surprise.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Critics belittle Paris Club deal
Critics belittle Paris Club dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critics believe the US$5.4 billion debt rescheduling deal obtained by the government last week from the Paris Club of creditor nations will be of little benefit to the country, whose stock of debts is still unbearable.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Megawati rejects interpellation motion
Megawati rejects interpellation motionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked members of the party's faction in the House of Representatives to avoid exercising their right of...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
More debate on privatization needed
More debate on privatization neededWinarno Zain, Director, Institute for Policy Studies, Jakarta The debate on the government privatization programs for the state owned enterprises (SOEs) reflects how the issue is narrowly understood by the public.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
BP's E. Java gas supply privilege may be terminated
BP's E. Java gas supply privilege may be terminatedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering discontinuing the privilege of BP Kangean in supplying gas to East Java to allow other suppliers to meet the growing demand in the province, according to Minister of Energy...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Akbar resumes legislative top job
Akbar resumes legislative top jobA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung has officially resumed his duties in the law-making body, despite his status as a defendant in a high-profile graft case.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Cement company sued for harassing journalists
Cement company sued for harassing journalistsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Three journalists of two major newspapers and a private TV station have filed a lawsuit against publicly listed cement producer PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa (ITP) with Cirebon Police for harassment.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
14-year-old girl commits suicide
14-year-old girl commits suicide MANADO, North Sulawesi: A 14-year-old girl from Gorontalo, identified as Yuni, was found hanged at around 6 a.m. on Friday in her boarding house in Lawangiring subdistrict.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Activists gather near prison camp
Activists gather near prison camp MALAYSIA: Dozens of human rights activists gathered near a Malaysian prison in Kamunting on Sunday to demand to release of six opposition figures and to mark the anniversary of a corruption case against the country's former deputy leader, who has become a rallying...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Govt team barred from Al Zaetun 'pesantren'
Govt team barred from Al Zaetun 'pesantren'Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said a team he set up to probe the Al Zaetun Islamic boarding school in the West Java town of Indramayu has been prevented from entering the luxury complex.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
City road conditions
City road conditions Since many people haven't experienced the daily dilemma of going to work in Jakarta on a motorcycle, my experience should prove to be an eye-opener.Having lived and worked in Indonesia for over 30 years, I, like most Indonesian executives and expatriates, enjoy the luxury of...
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Software industry for RI: What needs to be done?
Software industry for RI: What needs to be done?Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id "Have you heard of the bumblebee story?" Andrew McBean, president director of PT Microsoft Indonesia, asked me over lunch last week. No, I had not.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
Courts fail to act when witnesses do not show
Courts fail to act when witnesses do not showMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The law clearly stipulates that anyone who is summoned as a witness in a court session is obliged to testify.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casinos
36 of the Seribu islands on offer for casinos Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration officials are currently offering 36 unpopulated islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand islands) regency to investors for the development of casinos.
Mon, 15 Apr 2002
RP tightens security for Blair's visit
RP tightens security for Blair's visit PHILIPPINES: The military tightened security on Sunday in the strife-torn island-province of Basilan and placed troops on alert for a visit by Adm. Dennis Blair, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Command.