Archive: 24 April 2002
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Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters grow
Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters growDow 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Illegal lotteries
Illegal lotteriesFrom 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra
Gambling debate heats up in N. SumatraApriadi 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
APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001
APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001The 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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
Headings
Headings 1. Judi: 8 x 4 lines:Gambling debate heats up in Sumatra2. Aceh: 20 x 2 lines:Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks3. Kerinci: 16 x 2 lines:Governor lashes out at illegal logging
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: Gusmao
Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: GusmaoAgencies, 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Sustainable development meeting planned in Bali
Sustainable development meeting planned in BaliRita 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interest
Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interestDebbie 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Agense Franse Presse
Agense Franse Presse JakartaJoint 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
War of opinion in media
War of opinion in mediaFrom Koran TempoThe 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chief
Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chiefA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislators 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Air Force and Navy to have new chiefs
Air Force and Navy to have new chiefsTiarma 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
'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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Demands to reinstate military command remains: Researcher
Demands to reinstate military command remains: ResearcherA'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
'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,...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombings
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombingsAgence 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Dealing with drugs
Dealing with drugsFrom KompasIt 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroes
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroesHong 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"...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debate
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debateApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanThe 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
'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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates April 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,758.00 8,758.00 9,304.00 9,212.00 Australian dollar 1 5,285.91 4,739.83 5,039.98 4,985.53 Brunei dollar 1 5,379.27 4,825.34 5,129.00 5,075.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 23 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 250 -30 12,500...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Emission tests can result in bribery
Emission tests can result in briberyBambang 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,...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talksIbnu 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Officials' sense of patriotism
Officials' sense of patriotismFrom Rakyat MerdekaOne 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
'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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00 Music9:00...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Alwi's PKB to change name
Alwi's PKB to change nameA'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
Putting the terrorists out of business
Putting the terrorists out of businessAhmad 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
* 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:...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001Exhibitions* Painting Bias Warna by artists from Tahan Osing, Banyuwangi, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Press and gambling
Press and gamblingFrom 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Lacking sensitivity
Lacking sensitivityFrom 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recovery
IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recoveryDadan 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
Bilateral deal against terrorism planned
Bilateral deal against terrorism plannedAgence 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
JP/6/prosecutor
JP/6/prosecutorJustice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment processMuninggar 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councils
Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councilsDamar 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RP
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RPYogita 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGO
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGOMuninggar 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaign
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaignYogita 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interest
Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interestDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United States
Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United StatesSimon 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
One person killed in brawl in Central Maluku
One person killed in brawl in Central MalukuThe 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
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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Governor lashes out at illegal logging
Governor lashes out at illegal loggingThe 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experience
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experienceNovan 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...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
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
S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating
S&P downgrades Indonesia's ratingThe 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
City councillors query missing Ancol funds
City councillors query missing Ancol fundsAhmad 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).
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
RI-U.S. joint seminar in Sidoarjo
RI-U.S. joint seminar in SidoarjoThe 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.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from Yogyakarta
Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from YogyakartaAsip 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,...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairness
Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairnessMuninggar 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
Punishment sought for lax political parties
Punishment sought for lax political partiesKurniawan 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...