Archive: 24 April 2002
71 articles found
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Property market strengthening'
'Property market strengthening' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although demand for property in the greater Jakarta area remained generally weak during the first quarter, some developers are moving ahead with their construction projects, indicating early signs of recovery in the property sector, consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) property group said in its first quarter Jakarta property trend report released on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombings
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombings Agence France-Presse, General Santos, Philippines Philippine security forces said on Tuesday they were on the trail of Malaysian-linked Filipino Muslim militants blamed for a series of deadly bombings in the south. President Gloria Arroyo has ordered a crackdown on "terror groups" operating in the country after three blasts in the southern city of General Santos left 14 dead and almost 60 wounded on Sunday.
Wed, 24 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in East Aceh by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which accused them of spying on their activities for the Indonesian Military, were released on Monday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroes
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroes Hong Kong, Agence France-Presse Indonesian folk singer Iwan Fals and celebrated writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer were among an illustrious few, which included film star Jackie Chan and Myanmar dissident Aung San Suu Kyi, chosen as "Asia's greatest living heroes" by Time magazine. The U.S.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debate
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debate Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan The question of whether the North Sumatra administration should legalize and localize gambling on Samosir island has spurred a public debate among businesspeople, religious leaders and others.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI'
'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI' Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans to introduce a "tax holiday" would not be effective in alluring foreign investors into the country due to continuing security problems, labor disputes and legal uncertainties, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) economist Pande Radja Silalahi asserted. Pande said on Tuesday that foreign investors preferred a secure investment climate over tax incentives.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates April 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Demands to reinstate military command remains: Researcher
Demands to reinstate military command remains: Researcher A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civilians who adopt a militaristic culture pose a dangerous threat to democracy in the country as they could encourage the military to abandon its reform process, a researcher says. J.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Emission tests can result in bribery
Emission tests can result in bribery Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public transport drivers claim the gas emission tests that are in effect for public transport and are due to be imposed on private cars as part of vehicle registration requirement tests (STNK) are rarely enforced, because officials can be bribed to issue a document stating the vehicle had passed the test. "Don't worry about the level of your car's emissions.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A powerful blast killed at least two men and injured seven other people, including three women and two children, in Aceh province ahead of a fresh round of peace talks this week in Switzerland. And in another development, members of the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) released at least seven students they had been holding for months on accusations that they were spies for the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials' sense of patriotism
Officials' sense of patriotism From Rakyat Merdeka One of the most important indicators for tracking changes in the country's economy is the rupiah's exchange rate. A rupiah that stabilizes at a reasonable level will expedite and accelerate the economic recovery.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church'
'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church' Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testified before the ongoing Human Rights Court on Tuesday that he was ordered by his superior to bury at least 25 bodies, including three Catholic priests, after a massacre at St. Ave Maria Church in Suai town, Covalima regency, East Timor on Sept. 6, 1999. Second Sgt.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Documentary 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 4:30 Documentary 5:00 News 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alwi's PKB to change name
Alwi's PKB to change name A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction led by Alwi Shihab will soon change its name to the National Awakening Party of Indonesia (PKBI), following months of political dispute with the rival PKB faction led Matori A. Djalil.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Putting the terrorists out of business
Putting the terrorists out of business Ahmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Jakarta Few realize that a new Islamic civilization will remain a utopia if the Muslims have not changed its attitude towards a positive, creative, and dynamic one in coping with the world marked by rapid change. When such problems are matched with the unfortunate place of Islam in the psychological realm of the West, the seeds for misunderstandings and mutual opposition would continue to bloom.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Merit vs action
Merit vs action In her speech marking Kartini Day on Sunday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri upset the feminist movement in Indonesia by berating those who call for a quota for women in government positions. Megawati, the first Indonesian woman to reach the country's highest political position, said the proposal for an affirmative action policy to redress gender inequality would only lead to "pseudo-advancement" for Indonesian women.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boarding houses have no permit
Boarding houses have no permit JAKARTA: Mushrooming boarding houses in the Lenteng Agung area in South Jakarta, -- where many university campuses are located -- have allegedly been set up without a permit from the subdistrict office. "Many boarding house owners here don't have a permit (from the subdistrict office)," said one of the residents, Yudi, as quoted by BeritaJakarta.com over the weekend.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal lotteries
Illegal lotteries From Republika Don't bother to fight drugs, prostitution and gambling in Bandung. Why? Because illegal lotteries (togel) are rampant in the region, even during the fasting month. No one can stop this form of illegal gambling. The Bandung regional administration and the police pretend not to know realize that togel is a form of gambling and hence illegal. The Indonesian Council of Ulemas and other religious institutions have yet to issue a ruling concerning togel.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra
Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The question of whether the North Sumatra administration should legalize and localize gambling on Samosir island has spurred a public debate among businesspeople, religious leaders and others. Support for the plan has come from members of the North Sumatra Tourism Agency and the Association of Young Indonesian Businesspeople (Hipmi), while the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) opposes it.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001
APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two Indonesian units of Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (APP) said their financial losses for 2001 would come in smaller than in 2000, but more because they cut provisions rather than improved operations. Publicly listed PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and PT Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia reported unaudited losses of US$203 million up until the ninth month of 2001. For 2000 their combined net losses were $760.4 million.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta and North Sulawesi administrations have proposed that
Jakarta and North Sulawesi administrations have proposed that gambling be legalized on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) and in Bitung respectively in their endeavor to improve their incomes under regional autonomy.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Judi: 8 x 4 lines: Gambling debate heats up in Sumatra 2. Aceh: 20 x 2 lines: Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks 3. Kerinci: 16 x 2 lines: Governor lashes out at illegal logging
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: Gusmao
Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: Gusmao Agencies, Stockholm/Wellington East Timor's President-elect Xanana Gusmao on Tuesday stressed the need for a policy of justice that "eschews revenge, resentment and hatred" against those who committed atrocities during his nation's drive for independence from Indonesia. Gusmao said his government would announce its position regarding such suspects soon after it formally gains independence on May 20.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sustainable development meeting planned in Bali
Sustainable development meeting planned in Bali Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia will host a ministerial-level gathering of the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development next month, with United Nations officials praising arrangements for the event.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Counterfeit banknotes cause anxiety
Counterfeit banknotes cause anxiety The forgery of banknotes now involves not only those of five, ten, twenty and fifty thousand rupiah denominations, but reportedly also one hundred rupiah bills. Bank Indonesia has confirmed that thousands of forged Rp 100,000 notes are circulating in the country. In fact, this largest denomination, note, which is printed abroad and has special security features, was originally believed to be hard to counterfeit.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters grow
Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters grow Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, as the inexorable rise of several currencies to multi-month highs in recent sessions heightened jitters about central bank intervention, dealers said. Still, except for Taiwan's central bank - which intervenes regularly to curb any excessive currency volatility - there wasn't any solid evidence that the other monetary authorities in Asia had bought U.S.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interest
Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interest Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) said on Tuesday that it had increased the size of its five-year bond issue to US$150 million from the initial plan of $100 million due to stronger demand than expected from overseas investors, the company said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agense Franse Presse
Agense Franse Presse Jakarta Joint demarcation teams begin survey in Timor border area Representatives of East Timor and Indonesia have begun a Joint Reconnaissance Survey aimed at demarcating their land border, a report received here Tuesday said. The 12-day survey began in the West Timor border town of Atambua on Monday, a press release of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor said.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
S.Africa says Earth Summit 2 preparations on track
S.Africa says Earth Summit 2 preparations on track Summit preparations in S. Africa on track Ed Stoddard Reuters Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa's top environment official said on Tuesday he was confident that preparatory talks for a global summit in Johannesburg aimed at saving the environment and eradicating poverty were on track.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
War of opinion in media
War of opinion in media From Koran Tempo The war of opinion waged particularly by the U.S. is trying to persuade the world community to believe that the attempts to liberate Palestine constitute terrorism that must be treated as a common enemy. The American media aggressively attack Islam, which is associated with terrorists.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chief
Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chief A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators tacitly urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to appoint a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, but differed on the number of candidates the President should submit to the House of Representatives (DPR) for deliberation.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto to be on cartoon series
Wiranto to be on cartoon series JAKARTA: Former military chief Gen. Wiranto, who some have accused of being involved in a variety of human rights abuse cases, will be taking on a new role as the voice of a cartoon character in a nationally-produced cartoon series. According to Boy Rival, director of the PT Bening production company, Wiranto would dub the voice of an elephant character in the Kancil folk tale. Also among the cast will be W.S. Rendra, Amoroso Katamsi and Yenni Rachman.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Air Force and Navy to have new chiefs
Air Force and Navy to have new chiefs Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters is expected to announce a major reshuffle, which includes the replacement of Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Indroko Sastrowiryono and Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan. Sources in the TNI told The Jakarta Post that TNI Academy Commander Vice Air Marshal Cheppy Hakim would take over from Hanafie while TNI Inspector General Vice Adm.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Akbar tried to make me lie'
'Akbar tried to make me lie' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan told the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tanjung and his former lawyer had persuaded him to lie to investigators in a bid to cover Akbar's involvement in the Bulog scandal.
Wed, 24 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 23 , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 250 -30 12,500 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,275 0 18,500 Adindo Foresta 65 5 141,500 AGIS Tbk 140 0 648,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 305 -45 500 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 850 50 4,838,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 40 0 0 Alumindo Light...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interest
Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interest Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) said on Tuesday that it had increased the size of its five-year bond issue to US$150 million from the initial plan of $100 million due to stronger demand than expected from overseas investors, the company said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vice President's secretary appointed
Vice President's secretary appointed JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has appointed the chairman of the State Personnel Administrative Body, Prijono Tjiptoherijanto, as the Vice President's secretary, replacing Bambang Kesowo. "I will install Prijono (as the secretary to the Vice President) this week," Minister/State Secretary Bambang Kesowo told reporters after meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz on Tuesday. He did not give a specific date.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United States
Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United States Simon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur China's enigmatic heir apparent, Vice President Hu Jintao, arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday on a trip that will also take him to the United States in his biggest step yet on the world stage. The April 23-May 3 tour, including Hu's first official visit to Washington, underlines his position as the man who will be succeeding Jiang Zemin as Communist Party chief later this year and as president in 2003.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
One person killed in brawl in Central Maluku
One person killed in brawl in Central Maluku The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One person was killed in a brawl in Central Maluku, prompting authorities in the province to step up security two days before the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Equality for rich and poor?
Equality for rich and poor? Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation (YPK), Jakarta Come to Hall B of the Jakarta Fair Ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta these days and witness how Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in the multi-billion-fraud case, and Tommy Mandala Putra, a suspect in the murder of justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, defend their cases.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor lashes out at illegal logging
Governor lashes out at illegal logging The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jambi Governor Zulkiffli Nurdin has hit out at rife illegal logging in the Kerinci Seblat National Reserve, home to large numbers of rare species of flora and fauna. "Many reports have reached me that almost every night, some 30 logging trucks transport logs out of the protected reserve," he said when opening a bridge project in Muaro Madrasah Village, Jangkat Regency, Jambi on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Free medical service for NTB's aged
Free medical service for NTB's aged MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 310,000 elderly people in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will receive free medical treatment to meet their needs for proper health service. NTB Governor Harun Al Rasyid told a meeting of the provincial committee for aging people's institutional service in Mataram on Tuesday that the measure reflected the government's commitment to improve its care for local citizens.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kartini 'power' still matters
Kartini 'power' still matters Those living long enough in Indonesia may know that the month of April has a special significance for women here. This is related to April 21, the birthday of Kartini, a lady who spearheaded women's advancement, especially in the field of education. It is no exaggeration to say that this date marked the beginning of Kartini "power", or the clamor for women's emancipation or liberation, if you like.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA chief's replacement
IBRA chief's replacement In the middle of the present poor national economic conditions, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) faces really onerous challenges. The repeated replacement of the money- making institution's top officials over the last four years is felt to have been based on political considerations rather than professionalism. Imagine that in the four years of this agency's existence, the IBRA chief has been replaced six times.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in East Aceh by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which accused them of spying on their activities for the Indonesian Military, were released on Monday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating
S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a widely expected move, rating agency Standard and Poor's cut Indonesia's sovereign foreign currency credit rating to selective default, but the government said the drop would have little impact on investor confidence. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said that S&P's action was technical and temporary.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
City councillors query missing Ancol funds
City councillors query missing Ancol funds Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors questioned on Tuesday city-owned PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol over a "missing" company fund of Rp 76.4 billion (US$7.64 million). "We suspect that the missing fund has been misappropriated," said chairman of City Council Commission B for development affairs, Syarief Zulkarnaen, during a hearing with PT Pembangungan Jaya Ancol.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI-U.S. joint seminar in Sidoarjo
RI-U.S. joint seminar in Sidoarjo The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo A United States Marine Corps officer helps his Indonesian counterpart put on a shock proof vest as part of activities in a seminar on non-lethal weapons. The three-day joint seminar, participated in by the Indonesian and U.S. Marines Corps was held in Sidoarjo, East Java. Heading the U.S. contingent at the start of the seminar on Tuesday was Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Gregson, the Commander of U.S. Marine Forces in Japan.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from Yogyakarta
Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from Yogyakarta Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X opened here on Tuesday a plant and cold storage unit that is capable of processing 1,200 metric tons of shrimp annually for export to the United States, Hong Kong and several other countries. On the occasion, the governor also sent off the first export shipment to Los Angeles.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairness
Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairness Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is not often one sees members of the notoriously corrupt judiciary being tried for bribery in a court of law. So it comes as a surprise to see one actually convicted of the crime.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Punishment sought for lax political parties
Punishment sought for lax political parties Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to punish almost all of the 48 political parties that had contested the 1999 general elections for failing to disclose the mandatory annual report detailing lists of donors and results of financial auditing. Cetro advocacy director Hadar N. Gumay told The Jakarta Post that the parties had violated Article 15 of the Law No.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councils
Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councils Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many slum dwellers complain about the poor performance of their dewan kelurahan (subdistrict councils, Dekel), those living in upmarket neighborhoods are oblivious to the councils' existence. "What is dewan kelurahan? I've never heard of it.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Justice, graft are merry bedfellows at AGO 2
* Headlines: Justice, graft are merry bedfellows at AGO 2 * Opinion: Equality for rich and poor? 4 * City: Councillors query missing Ancol funds6 * Archipelago: Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra 7 * National: BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest 8 * World: Bethlehem talks constructive: Palestinians 10 * Business: S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating11 * Features: Africa unlocks herbal secrets to fight AIDS15 * Sports: Bayer wants German title more than European 20
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001 Exhibitions * Painting Bias Warna by artists from Tahan Osing, Banyuwangi, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.
Wed, 24 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.
Wed, 24 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recovery
IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recovery Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly-installed Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Syafruddin Temenggung aims to boost the role of the agency in accelerating the recovery of the country's economy.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bilateral deal against terrorism planned
Bilateral deal against terrorism planned Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia will sign a trilateral accord against terrorism next month, Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona said on Tuesday. "I learned that there was a memorandum given to me and to the president, recommending (we) sign the trilateral agreement. The president approved the recommendation," said Guingona, who is also foreign secretary.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test
PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test JAKARTA: The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) administered urine tests to all of its functionaries on Tuesday to test for drug use. "This is part of PDI Perjuangan's commitment to combating the use of drugs," PDI Perjuangan deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung said during a press briefing following the party's weekly meeting on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Purnomo holds talk with Saddam
Purnomo holds talk with Saddam Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro held talks on Tuesday with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during a visit in Baghdad, the Indonesian embassy said. Purnomo, heading a delegation of oil, gas and electricity experts, earlier met with Iraq's Oil Minister Amer Mohammed Rashid and Industry and Mines Minister Muyassar Raja Shallah, the embassy said without giving details.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crash victims moved to other hospital
Crash victims moved to other hospital CIREBON, West Java: Private bus operator PT Dewi Sri has been accused of arranging for 10 people, who where seriously injured on Sunday in a head-on collision between two of the bus company's buses, to be discharged from Pelabuhan hospital. Fifteen people died and 20 were injured in the collision.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RP
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RP Yogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency (BIN) denied on Tuesday it was involved in the arrest of Muslim activist Agus Dwikarna by police detectives and intelligence officers in the Philippines.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Winahyo -- Equality before the rich and the powerful
1. Winahyo -- Equality before the rich and the powerful 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Equality for rich and poor? Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Consumer Care Foundation (YPK) Jakarta 2. Japan -- Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni an alarming signal 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Japan still arrogant about history Xiao Feng China Daily Asia News Network Beijing 3.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors operate illegally
Street vendors operate illegally JAKARTA: Only 11,000 of more than 141,000 street vendors in the city run their business legally, a councillor said. Syamsidar, a member of City Council Commission B for economic affairs, said private developers were expected to help deal with the problem by providing adequate space for them. Most street vendors operate not only on sidewalks, but also on parts of streets, causing traffic jams.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
BANGKOK: Indonesia said it still hoped to hammer out a counter
BANGKOK: Indonesia said it still hoped to hammer out a counter trade deal to buy rice from Thailand, despite failing to reach an agreement at a meeting in Bangkok on Tuesday. "We are discussing counter trade. We are trying to finalize the products which... Thailand might be able to buy from Indonesia," Indonesian Trade and Industry Minister Rini Soewandi told Reuters. "It is still under discussion, hopefully within the next few weeks we can finalize it," she added.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGO
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGO 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. Many prosecutors commonly present obscure indictments, which lack details, against a defendant.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in traffic accident
Two killed in traffic accident BOGOR: A chain collision involving five vehicles on the Jagorawi toll road left two people dead and two others seriously injured on Tuesday morning. The dead were identified as Dadang Darana and his father Rukmana, both residents of the Cijujung Permai housing complex in Bogor. And injured in the accident were Wilda and Fitri, both residents of Jakarta. The two were taken to Bhakti Husada Hospital in Cibinong.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaign
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaign Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia launched a national movement on Tuesday to fight the deadly spread of HIV/AIDS in the country with officials pledging some Rp 200 billion annually for the campaign and a concerted effort to reduce the cost of high-priced, imported life saving drugs.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experience
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experience Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian national karatekas will have an unprecedented opportunity to experience an international karate tournament when they participate at the 2002 Indonesian Open Karate Tournament, to be held here from June 4 through June 6. The event will be organized by the Indonesian Karatedo Federation (Forki) at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium at the Bung Karno Sports Complex.