Archive: 23 April 2002
77 articles found
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Widodo quietly meets Megawati
Widodo quietly meets Megawati JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Adm. Widodo A.S. met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday, but broke the unofficial custom of calling a press conference to explain the significance of the meeting. Widodo held talks with the President for about half an hour at the State Palace. He left through the palace back door to avoid the horde of journalists waiting for him.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with drugs
Dealing with drugs From Kompas It is sad to learn from the print and electronic media how drug abuse has spread so widely in the country in just a short time. Even elementary school students in a small town like Anyer have been drawn to drugs. What will happen to our children, on whom the nation pins its hopes in the future. The government and police must take strict action against drug pushers and eliminate them in the real sense of the word. There are two categories of drug abusers.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs accuse council of budget mark up
NGOs accuse council of budget mark up Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) and Jakarta Parliament Watch (JPW) announced on Monday that the City Council had marked up its operational budget allocation by up to Rp 68.37 billion (US$7.24 million) in the 2002 City Budget.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank debts priority for new IBRA chief
Bank debts priority for new IBRA chief Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi expects the newly-appointed Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Syafruddin Temenggung to move quickly to resolve the US$10 billion debt owed by former bank owners to the government.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1 X 40 48pt Bodoni
1 X 40 48pt Bodoni Muslims must face up to challenge of globalization Ahmad Syafii Maarif Chairman, Muhammadiyah Jakarta 2. Islam -- Blowback for America's arms for Islamists policy 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni America's arms for Islamists policy Richard J Aldrich University of Nottingham Guardian News Service London 3. Koizumi -- Koizumi did the right thing 2 X 24 36pt Bodoni Koizumi did the right thing visiting Yasukuni Shrine The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investment
Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investment Associated Press, Amman Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investments in economic cooperation in the field of energy and joint ventures, state-run Petra News Agency said Monday. Jordan's official news agency said that Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro concluded three- day talks with his Jordanian counterpart Mohammad Batayneh in Amman Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
19 sawmills face closure in Lombok
19 sawmills face closure in Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 19 sawmills in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), will likely be closed by local authorities for failing to possess operational licenses, the head of the local forestry office Suhayatman said on Monday. He said the planned closure was also because the supply of basic materials for the businesses was now very limited. The 19 sawmills require around 380 cubic meters of logs per day to survive, he added.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protests, prayers welcome Earth Day commemorations
Protests, prayers welcome Earth Day commemorations Rajan Moses, Reuters, Singapore Students blocked vehicles in Indonesia on Monday and Buddhist monks prayed for the planet in Thailand as Asia kicked off Earth Day commemorations. U.S. President George W. Bush will visit picturesque Saranac Lake in the heart of New York's Adirondack mountains, considered one of the birthplaces of American wilderness preservation, to promote environmental awareness.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 22
Rupiah Rates April 22 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates April 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judge jailed for graft -- well, just about
Judge jailed for graft -- well, just about Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Judges are a special breed, as the state gives them power to adjudicate a legal case, and thereafter, decide the defendants' fate. The profession has become more and more important recently, following the country's determination to establish legal reform. Consequently, careful selection is essential in order to identify excellent and honest applicants for such strategic posts.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 22, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 280 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,275 75 483,000 Adindo Foresta 60 -5 80,000 AGIS Tbk 140 5 194,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 350 0 57,500 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 25 1,089,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 40 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost The Jakarta Post, Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor A great success in running a simple foodstall does not automatically guarantee a similar success in managing supermarkets, let alone such hypermarkets as Carrefour, Makro, Goro, Alfa and the like.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Appeal by 39 RI fishermen rejected
Appeal by 39 RI fishermen rejected KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian High Court has rejected an appeal by 39 Indonesian fishermen against fines of 5,000 ringgit (US$1,315) to 200,000 ringgit for illegally encroaching into Malaysian waters, a news report said Monday. A magistrate court had sentenced the unnamed captain of the Indonesian fishing boat "Semesta Pahala Sakti" to a fine of 200,000 ringgit, or five months in jail in default, the Utusan Malaysia said.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bush to seek Mahathir's views on terrorism
Bush to seek Mahathir's views on terrorism V.K.Chin, The Star, Selangor, Malaysia The acknowledgement by the Bush administration on Malaysia's contribution in the fight against terrorism should convince critics that the government is not dragging its feet on this issue. In fact, President George W. Bush is so pleased with Malaysia's efforts that he would like to thank Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in person. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs James A.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost The Jakarta Post, Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor A great success in running a simple foodstall does not automatically guarantee a similar success in managing a supermarket, let alone hypermarkets such as Carrefour, Makro, Goro, Alfa and the like.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. DODY (23cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10)
1. DODY (23cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10) Murder accused retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin case 2. DEKEL (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x16) 'Dekel' has yet to meet expectations 3. EMISI (44cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x28) Smelly cars must pass emission test 4. FUND (38cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/1 (1x30) NGOs accuse council of budget mark up
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. IBRA-- 20 x 2 lines
1. IBRA-- 20 x 2 lines Bank debts priority for new IBRA chief 2. BLACKOUT -- 6 x 4 lines Maluku imposes news blackout 3. BRIBE -- 18 x 3 lines Judge jailed for graft -- well, just about 4. AMBON -- 21 x 2 line Women split over quantity or quality
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Forest 1 X 30
2. Forest 1 X 30 Poh Lian gets Indonesian forests 3. Japan 2 X 20 Japan's trade surplus increases by 40 percent
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses in Tommy's case detained
Witnesses in Tommy's case detained JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police detained on Monday two former security guards, identified as Tatang and Laimin, for allegedly receiving bribes from Elza Syarief, lawyer of defendant Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. "Yes, they have been officially detained today for allegedly receiving bribes," said police spokesman, Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam. Tatang and Laimin were accompanied by lawyer Nudirman Munir to answer the police summons.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah leads Asian monies upward
Rupiah leads Asian monies upward Alan Yonan Jr, Dow Jones, Singapore Several Asian currencies posted near-term highs Monday as prospects for economic recovery in the region continued to damp the dollar's popularity. The New Taiwan dollar and Indonesian rupiah recorded their best performances so far this year.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Malut: 8 x 4 lines: North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governors 2. Poso: 20 x 2 lines Security and order in Poso improving after Malino deal 3. Gizi: 32 1 line More than 13,000 students go hungry in Central Java 4. Wamena: 24 x 2 lines Wamena airport remains closed after Russian plane crash
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati pressured over E. Timor visit
Megawati pressured over E. Timor visit Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is now under pressure from both sides as to whether or not she should go to East Timor to attend the official independence declaration of the former 27th province of Indonesia.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security and order in Poso improving after Malino deal
Security and order in Poso improving after Malino deal Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Security has been improving in Poso in Central Sulawesi, four months after two warring factions signed a peace deal last December in the South Sulawesi hill resort of Malino. Traffic has since increased in Poso city, with Muslim and Christian villagers continuing to move freely around shopping centers and other public places. Central Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Judges are a special breed, as the state gives them power to adjudicate a legal case, and thereafter, decide the defendants' fate. The profession has become more and more important recently, following the country's determination to establish legal reform. Consequently, careful selection is essential in order to identify excellent and honest applicants for such strategic posts.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Banks to channel Rp 30t for SMEs
Banks to channel Rp 30t for SMEs Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia and the Poverty Eradication Committee (KPK) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the empowerment and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wamena airport remains closed after Russian cargo plane crash
Wamena airport remains closed after Russian cargo plane crash R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura An airfield in the remote Papuan town of Wamena remained closed to larger aircraft on Monday following the crash of a chartered cargo plane there earlier on Sunday, local officials said. "Only small planes like Cessnas and Twins can land here," an airport official in Wamena told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
North Korea envoy bids farewell
North Korea envoy bids farewell JAKARTA: Outgoing North Korea Ambassador to Indonesia Kim Pyong-hong paid a courtesy call to Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil on Monday, resulting in an agreement to improve the ties between the two countries. Kim also met Matori to bid farewell as he would soon complete his diplomatic service in Jakarta which began in September 1998. Matori underlined the sound ties between Indonesia and North Korea in defense affairs.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Supply Chain Management: A dazzling orchestra without a conductor
Supply Chain Management: A dazzling orchestra without a conductor Richardus Eko Indrajit, Contributor, Jakarta To correctly comprehend the concept of supply chain management or SCM is not easy; more so to implement it. Probably one simple way to understand this new paradigm is by analogizing with the way Indonesians living in a kampong or densely-populated area extinguish a fire in their neighborhood.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economy moving on although still slow
Economy moving on although still slow Reading the Bank Indonesia report on the performance of the Indonesian economy during the first quarter of 2002, we feel relieved. The economy continues to move forward, although it remains slow. Economic growth during the first quarter was in the 3.2 percent range. While for the third quarter, it is estimated that it increased to between 3.5 percent and 4.0 percent.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta District Court sentenced a 34-year
YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta District Court sentenced a 34-year Muslim extremist, Muslimin Purnomo, to 3.5 years in prison for illegally possessing a hand gun with ammunitions. Prosecutors had demanded the defendant alias Ipung be jailed for seven years. Ipung immediately told the court that he accepted the verdict, while the prosecutors said they would consider appealing against the light sentence.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati supports special laborers' bank
Megawati supports special laborers' bank JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea said President Megawati Soekarnoputri supported an idea to form a bank designed to allow employees easier access to loans. "They (employees) can borrow money from the bank without difficult procedures by simply presenting a reference from their work place," Jacob told reporters after meeting Megawati on Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Dekel' has yet to meet the expectations of the people
'Dekel' has yet to meet the expectations of the people Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Subdistrict councils or dewan kelurahan (dekel) were established throughout Jakarta to enable the public's participation in the management of their subdistrict. However, one year after its inception, the council has yet to perform as promised, according several residents.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
More on Excelcom
More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person. Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount previously charged for a call that their UK partner alleged I had made, involving an amount of Rp 739,094.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governors
North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governors Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The people in North Maluku has been confused over the presence of three governors and their deputies in the province.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trouble feared in Maluku as RMS anniversary nears
Trouble feared in Maluku as RMS anniversary nears Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Three days prior to the South Maluku Republic secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25, the tension in Maluku, especially the provincial capital of Ambon, is mounting.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets up overseas worker body
Govt sets up overseas worker body JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri was expected to sign a presidential decree which establishes a new body tasked with placing and protecting Indonesian workers overseas by June at the latest, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
More than 13,000 students go hungry in C. Java
More than 13,000 students go hungry in C. Java Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga At least 13,283 elementary school students in the Central Java regency of Purbalingga were facing malnutrition, according to local officials. The figure was based on data gathered by the town's health and social welfare office headed by Dyah Retnani since January.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPN ready to reveal identity of suspects
KPN ready to reveal identity of suspects Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government-sanctioned National Investigation Commission (KPN) has completed its investigation into the killing of Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay and claims it is ready to submit its report to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alwi's PKB stakes claim for post in the highest legislative body
Alwi's PKB stakes claim for post in the highest legislative body Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the Alwi Shihab-led National Awakening Party (PKB) urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Monday to recognize the party's claim to one of the seven deputy speaker seats in the legislative body. The PKB seat has been left vacant for the last eight months, mostly due to a split in the party.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku imposes news blackout
Maluku imposes news blackout Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Besides extending the curfew in Ambon, Maluku authorities under the state of civil emergency have banned both local and foreign media from exposing the situation in the restive province on the eve of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25, 2002.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students block cars, monks pray on Earth Day
Students block cars, monks pray on Earth Day Rajan Moses Reuters Singapore Students blocked vehicles in Indonesia on Monday and Buddhist monks prayed for the planet in Thailand as Asia kicked off Earth Day commemorations. U.S. President George W. Bush will visit picturesque Saranac Lake in the heart of New York's Adirondack mountains, considered one of the birthplaces of American wilderness preservation, to promote environmental awareness.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry accepted 2
* Headlines: Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry accepted 2 * Opinion: HIV/AIDS threat growing 4 * City: Smelly cars must past emissions test 6 * Archipelago: North Maluku confused with three governors 7 * National: Megawati wants limits on access to information 8 * World: Stunned French urged to snub Le Pen 10 * Business: Tax holiday gets presidential green light 11 * Features: Madonna turns coy on nudity 15 * Sports: Barca in showdown with Real Madrid 20
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 23, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 23, 2002 Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Gentra Pajajaran, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., April 27. * Operetta : Love and Drugs, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m., April 28. * Art Performance, Action Poet, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Strict IPR would boost ASEAN trade
Strict IPR would boost ASEAN trade Southeast Asian nations would boost their trade and investment prospects by introducing more stringent intellectual property rights protection standards, European Union (EU) officials said Monday. The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are beefing up cooperation on intellectual property rights (IPR) cooperation, with a two-day workshop in Bangkok that began Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Defendant retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin case
Defendant retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confronted by a police investigator, an accomplice of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra admitted at the South Jakarta District Court that he had retracted his earlier statement as he had been intimidated by the police during questioning. Defendant Dody Hardjito told the hearing repeatedly that the police had forced him to implicate Tommy in the murder of Supreme Court Justice M.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/prosecutor
JP/6/prosecutor Justice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment process Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system. Unfortunately, however, only a few prosecutors here have the wherewithal or the motivation to arrange comprehensive indictments in a bid to bring a defendant to justice.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Misused political funds
Misused political funds Those in power change with the passage of time. But those in the political elite are still fond of abusing their positions. For example, contradictory statements on political parties' financial reports have been made, but the authorities have only responded perfunctorily. The political elite say that their parties have submitted financial reports to the Supreme Court, while in fact they have not done so.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional crisis looms
Constitutional crisis looms The way things look, Indonesia is slowly but almost surely heading toward a constitutional crisis. And not unexpectedly, for a nation whose leaders are notorious for their lack of any sense of crisis, few people seem to know or seem.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Rupiah leads Asian monies upward 2. Oil (2 x 16) U.S. stocks and Mideast haunt oil 3. Staff (1 x 24) 'More firms to hire staff' 4. Taiwan (2 x 18) Taiwan aims to trim govt workers by 5.8% 5. Jordan (2 x 18) Jordan and RI plan to boost investment
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extravagant political elite
Extravagant political elite From Rakyat Merdeka Is President Megawati's visit to five countries useful?, legislator Toni Erivanto wrote in Rakyat Merdeka. Perhaps another article will appear under the title Are comparative studies by some legislators in Europe useful?. It's really embarrassing if the plan of some members of the House of Representatives (DPR) to make a comparative study to Europe is executed at all. Then they truly lack a sense of crisis.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional court needs higher authority, expert says
Constitutional court needs higher authority, expert says Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted political scientist Miriam Budiardjo insisted on Monday that the constitutional court, the establishment of which is being prepared, should be given authority to impeach the president for wrongdoings. Speaking at a discussion on a bill on the constitutional court, Miriam said the court's decision should be final and binding.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
12 Muslim students released
12 Muslim students released BOGOR: The police have released 12 students of the Darul Huda Islamic boarding school who were arrested on Saturday night following an attack on a number of hotels and suspected brothels in Cipayung, in the Puncak resort. The students were released following a meeting between Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Mochamad Taufik and religious figures in the area. On Saturday night, the police arrested 42 people, including the 12 students, in connection with the riots.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI not expecting U.S. to lift arms embargo
TNI not expecting U.S. to lift arms embargo Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) does not expect security talks between Indonesian and the United States governments this week to end with the lifting of a military embargo imposed by the U.S. Congress, an official said on Monday. Maj. Gen.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry result accepted
Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry result accepted Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass look set to face the second human rights tribunal in the country's history since the East Timor massacre after Komnas HAM accepted on Monday the result of the inquiry into three high profile incidents in Jakarta in 1998 and 1999.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Brothers drown in fishing pond
Brothers drown in fishing pond JAKARTA: Mohamad Sibli, 45, and his brother Afifi Abdul Azis, 35, were found dead on Monday after drowning in a pond in the vicinity of Kemayoran Fairground, Central Jakarta. Both victims were residents of Cipinang Muara, East Jakarta. They were fishing at a pond located in the abandoned Jakarta Tower construction project. The victims' relative, Chairul, said Afifi drowned after he tried to remove a fishing hook that had become stuck in the pond.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Habibie subpoenaed in Akbar trial
Habibie subpoenaed in Akbar trial Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Monday to subpoena former president B.J. Habibie to testify at the high- profile corruption trial of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung. Presiding Judge Amiruddin Zakaria said that Habibie and other witnesses had to give clear reasons if they failed to appear before the court.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
All cars must past new emission tests
All cars must past new emission tests Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is requiring that all vehicles in the city, including private cars, pass gas emission tests as part of vehicle registration requirements (STNK).
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
On development in Bali
On development in Bali This is in response to the letter by Lynna Van der Zee-Oehmke published in The Jakarta Post on April 19 titled Development in Bali. While the heartwarming story about contact and interaction with a "real" Balinese village was pleasant, the comment that "it is partly their (the Balinese) religion that dictates to them to build bigger malls, more restaurants and boutiques in order to earn more money" is appalling.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Free access to info has limits: Megawati
Free access to info has limits: Megawati Annastashya Emmanuelle and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While acknowledging that the people have the right to know what is going on in the government, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday that some restrictions were still needed to avoid possible abuse of public information.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lacking sensitivity
Lacking sensitivity From Warta Kota Some time ago the Jakarta administration was involved in a conflict over garbage-related problems in the city. The conflict has occurred as the city administration doesn't pay attention to the health and infrastructure problems facing the residents living near the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi. As a result the locals refused to let their area become a dumping site for the city's garbage.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Conservation versus tradition in Derawan turtle conservation
Conservation versus tradition in Derawan turtle conservation The Jakarta Post, Berau, East Kalimantan Berau residents regard the turtle as an animal that brings luck. But they frown on eating its meat, believing that such an act bring bad luck. That turtles are revered by people here has to do with a legend that turtles rescued their ancestors from a sea disaster a long, long time ago. That is why people in Berau frown on turtle meat but not on turtle eggs.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Rupiah leads Asian monies upward 2. Oil (2 x 16) U.S. stocks and Mideast haunt oil 3. Staff (1 x 24) 'More firms to hire staff' 4. Taiwan (2 x 18) Taiwan aims to trim govt workers by 5.8% 5. Jordan (2 x 18) Jordan and RI plan to boost investment
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poh Lian gets Indonesian forests
Poh Lian gets Indonesian forests Mantik Kusjanto, Reuters, Singapore Singapore construction company Poh Lian Holdings took control of a large forestry asset in Indonesia on Monday and said it hopes to return to profit with the new venture.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Berau struggling to save green turtles
Berau struggling to save green turtles Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Berau, East Kalimantan Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and scaled turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) have a long history on Derawan island, one of the districts in Berau regency, East Kalimantan. Sea turtles, particularly the green turtle, are an important commodity thanks to their nutritious eggs.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
More on Excelcom
More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person. Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount previously charged for a call that their UK partner alleged I had made, involving an amount of Rp 739,094.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Women split over quantity or quality
Women split over quantity or quality A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's call for women to stop seeking 'pseudo-advancement' has received fiercely conflicting responses from female activists. One camp strongly supported Megawati's idea on the grounds that women would be better off focusing on how to improve themselves, while the other was fully against her, insisting that better representation of women in senior positions was a must.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Efforts quetly continue to pursue casino plan despite public objection
Efforts quetly continue to pursue casino plan despite public objection Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the city administration announced on Monday that it would not pursue the idea of localizing gambling on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) due to strong objections from certain groups of people and organizations, efforts to realize the plan continue. "I have monitored reactions, especially from ulema who reject the idea.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom buys out Pramindo, eyes deal with AriaWest
Telkom buys out Pramindo, eyes deal with AriaWest Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom signed on Monday a deal to buy out its joint operation scheme (KSO) partner PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara, allowing the former to take over all fixed line operations across Sumatra island, a Telkom senior official said.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Press and gambling
Press and gambling From Warta Kota Most mass media outlets have carried reports on plans to legalize gambling in the Thousands Islands. This plan is indeed good as an idea. If gambling was legalized and localized, the regional administration would have money coming into its coffers. Some parties, however, are against the idea, arguing that gambling is against religious teachings.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslims must face up to challenge of globalization
Muslims must face up to challenge of globalization Ahmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Jakarta Unfortunately, Islam and globalization has come to be seen by some as a lethal combination that poses a serious threat to the West and to human civilization. Therefore intensification of dialogue and greater contacts to foster deeper mutual understanding between the two civilizations becomes imperative.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday April 23, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday April 23, 2002 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 News 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Sports 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Legend 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Green -- HIV/AIDS in our religious communities: Are we ready?
1. Green -- HIV/AIDS in our religious communities: Are we ready? 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni HIV/AIDS growing threat in religious communities Chris W. Green AIDS Activist Jakarta 2. FTA -- Reaching out to S'pore with FTA a strategic move for U.S. 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Reaching out to Singapore with FTA Dana R. Dillon Asian Studies Centre Sara J. Fitzgerald Heritage Foundation The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3. Star -- U.S.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RARE SKILL AND EXPERTISE: A man, identified as Wardi from Bantul
RARE SKILL AND EXPERTISE: A man, identified as Wardi from Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, is busy working on traditional drums, such as the kendang, bedug and rebana, in his village of Jodog. Such a business is quite rare now in Indonesia, due to the dwindling number of craftsmen. Wardi usually takes at least one week to make one kendang that costs around Rp 300,000. He needs two weeks to finish a set of rebana that cost around Rp 750,000.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's national interest
Indonesia's national interest East Timor has a new president, Xanana Gusmao. How should Indonesia assess the election of Xanana as the first president of East Timor? We should forget the past, that East Timor was once Indonesia's 27th province. During the 23 years of East Timor's integration with Indonesia, we made huge sacrifices for the people of the territory, which shares a border with East Nusa Tenggara province. The question for the future is how to develop the two countries' relations.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI submits final bid for gas supply to China
RI submits final bid for gas supply to China The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia had placed its final bid for a multi-billion dollar tender to supply China with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Tangguh LNG project in Papua, in an offer that includes granting Beijing a stake in the project. Its developer, Anglo-American oil and gas company BP, is marketing the LNG on behalf of Indonesian state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and the government.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati agrees with tax holiday plan: BKPM
Megawati agrees with tax holiday plan: BKPM Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has agreed with plans to promote a tax holiday to attract more foreign investment into the country, according to Chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo Toemion. "Ibu Megawati has, in principle, agreed with our proposal to provide a tax holiday to foreign investors," Theo told reporters after meeting with Megawati on Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor's big tasks
East Timor's big tasks The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore East Timor has managed to hold two elections since its break with Indonesia in August 1999. In the presidential election held on Sunday, resistance leader Xanana Gusmao was confirmed by a large margin as the newest icon to emerge from the world of the deprived.