Archive: 27 April 2002
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Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amendment must protect regional interests: Observer
Amendment must protect regional interests: Observer Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public discourse on amendments to the 1945 Constitution must not ignore the regions who have demanded the inclusion of regional representatives through the setting up of an independent commission. Saldi Isra of Andalas University in Padang said on Friday that the interests of the regions must be guaranteed in both the process and the substance of constitutional amendments.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police fail to halt trade in wildlife
Police fail to halt trade in wildlife Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Enforcement of laws protecting rare species in Indonesia is still a bridge too far, as the authorities are often afraid to take the violators to court, or even just question them. This was illustrated on Friday, when the city police, along with the wildlife police from the Ministry of Forestry, carried out a raid on a house belonging to Andi Saibah. In the house, located on Jl.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambling localization
Gambling localization From Media Indonesia News stories on the plan to localize gambling activities have recently been reported in the mass media. The Jakarta governor intends to legalize and localize gambling in the Thousand Islands. The regent of the Thousand islands, but only a handful of councillors, have welcomed the plan. Some entrepreneurs have already submitted their proposals to the governor for investing in and managing casinos.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Charges against two former bankers, one with family links to former president Soeharto, were thrown out by the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday because the prosecutors botched the indictment. State prosecutors, according to the panel of judges, failed to use the correct article to charge Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, the former president commissioner of the now defunct Bank Industri, and R. Oemarjoedi, the bank's former president director.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seeds of a civil society?
Seeds of a civil society? In the beginning there was the idea to involve the community in the day-to-day governance of the city. By so doing, the Jakarta city administration would be able to free its hands of the management of practical minor matters such as road and drainage maintenance and garbage collection to those who stood to benefit from the endeavor -- the people.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Son of former Indonesian ambassador allegedly arrested'
'Son of former Indonesian ambassador allegedly arrested' Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A British newspaper report claimed that a family member of a senior Indonesian diplomat in London was recently released following his brief arrest for alleged possession of cocaine. The Evening Standard newspaper, in a report published on Wednesday claimed that Harris Sutresna, 20, son of then outgoing Ambassador Nana Sutresna, was arrested during a police raid in a flat in Hackney on March 28.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven presidential guards to stand trial for murder
Seven presidential guards to stand trial for murder Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Seven members of the elite presidential guard (Paspampress) who were allegedly involved in the torturing to death of a village head in Lebak Regency, Banten, will be tried before a military tribunal, says a local military official. Col.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 27, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, April 27, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Comedy 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Traditional Performance 6:00 News 7:00 Variety Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Go Rock 11:00 Theater 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
headings
headings 1. UNHCR: 8 x 4 lines 'Megawati's Timor trip would be beneficial' 2. MAHMIL: 20 x 2 lines Seven presidential guards to stand trial for murder 3. STOPPER: 24 x 1 line Three Medan judges suspended 5. PAPUA: 32 x 1 line Autonomy a starting point for Papuan progress
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
SPH Kindergarten:
SPH Kindergarten: Establishing a culture of learning for a brighter future or The fun of learning for long-term benefits The traditional approach when educating young children is to teach pupils to read, count, draw, learn shapes and colors quickly.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 46,500 firearms destroyed in Palu
Over 46,500 firearms destroyed in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: A total of 46,594 home-made firearms have been destroyed by the authorities in Palu since the Malino peace deal was signed last December. Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Zainal A Ishak said during a ceremony marking the destruction of 12,854 home-made firearms in Palu on Wednesday that the guns had been surrendered by the two formerly warring camps.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Learning process starts in early childhood
Learning process starts in early childhood Only a few of Indonesia's children experience the fun of early learning activities at kindergarten. Recent data from the Ministry of National Education reveals that only 2.13 million of the 12.23 million children aged between four and six years attend preschool. The low attendance of children in preschool is partly due to the fact that many people are unaware of the importance of kindergarten.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta moviegoers get luxury cinema complex
Jakarta moviegoers get luxury cinema complex Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta It's just another day on the ninth floor of the Pasaraya shopping mall in Blok M, South Jakarta. But the sound of heavy tools working away inside a closed-off section of the floor indicates that there is something new on the way. And that something new is a movie theater, the Multiplex Grande Pasaraya, which is scheduled to open next month.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tamsil Linrung, Abdul Jamal Balfas seek clarification on their case
Tamsil Linrung, Abdul Jamal Balfas seek clarification on their case Yogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two Indonesians who had been arrested in Manila returned home on Friday demanding clarification from the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), whom they believe was behind their incarceration. Former deputy treasurer of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Tamsil Linrung and businessman Abdul Jamal Balfas said they hoped to meet BIN chief A.M.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's economic growth to lag behind neighbors'
RI's economic growth to lag behind neighbors' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's economic growth this year will lag behind that of other Asian developing countries, the United Nations said on Friday, citing massive debts cripple the state budget's ability to stimulate growth. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) found that Indonesia's economic prospect in the medium term remained bleak.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drugs are easy come, hard to stop, ex-addicts reveals
Drugs are easy come, hard to stop, ex-addicts reveals Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former drug addicts admit that they easily became dependent on drugs, but found it extremely difficult to get free of the strong grip of addiction. Astana, 22, not his real name, an ex-drug addict, revealed that when he was in third year of secondary school his girlfriend introduced him to drugs. "My ex-girlfriend and her friends kept insisting that I try drugs.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy a starting point for Papuan progress
Autonomy a starting point for Papuan progress Markus Mardius, The Jakarta Post, Mimika A number of intellectuals and experts called on the Papuan people to accept the special autonomy arrangement, which they argued was a starting point for Papua's future advancement.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
A renewed interest in ASEAN
A renewed interest in ASEAN Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore When Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visits Washington next month to meet United States President George W. Bush, it will not just be about mending fences. It also marks a re-ordering of America's strategic priorities, a change that puts ASEAN back at the top of the agenda for U.S. policy-makers. The renewed interest in Southeast Asia after Sept.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Developing Asia to see 4.2% growth in 2002: U.N.
Developing Asia to see 4.2% growth in 2002: U.N. Reuters Bangkok Asia's developing economies are likely to grow 4.2 percent this year against a background of a "gentle" global recovery, but Japan will see a second consecutive year of contraction, the United Nations said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nationalist spirit reigns in Ambon
Nationalist spirit reigns in Ambon The people of Ambon lodged a protest against security authorities for letting the Republic of South Maluku (RMS) flag be hoisted despite the civil emergency administrator's earlier warning to take stern measures against those who raise it. The protest came from both Muslims and Christians who were previously embroiled in sectarian clashes. Since the signing of the "Malino II" truce, Ambon has begun to change, with peace prevailing there.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three Medan judges suspended
Three Medan judges suspended The Jakarta Post, Medan A panel of judges at the district court in the North Sumatra city of Medan have been suspended for allegedly taking a Rp 150 million bribe from a narcotics dealer. Slamet Riyanto, chief of the North Sumatra High Court, said here on Friday that the three have been temporarily suspended until the ongoing investigation into the alleged bribery was completed.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
All groups must work for peace in W. Kalimantan
All groups must work for peace in W. Kalimantan Bambang Bider, Kalimantan Review, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Following ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan over the past three years, several groups are now campaigning for peace through various activities, mainly humanitarian and solidarity programs for victims of riots, mostly of Madurese descent. Seminars are also being held involving other ethnicities other than the Dayak and Madurese, namely the Chinese, Bugis and Javanese.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Megawati's Timor trip would be beneficial'
'Megawati's Timor trip would be beneficial' Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang President Megawati Soekarnoputri's planned visit to East Timor will be a good way of encouraging East Timorese people taking refuge in West Timor to return to their homeland, says a UNHCR official.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Selling the charm and the danger of Mt. Merapi
Selling the charm and the danger of Mt. Merapi Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Mount Merapi is spectacular to look at but hazardous at its heart. Even when it spurts out red hot lava at night, the volcano is mesmerizing, from whichever side you look at it, attracting tourists from far and wide. One day a few years back, 14 overseas tourists had an unforgettable experience while trying to enjoy the beauty of Mount Merapi up close. The volcano suddenly billowed hot ash.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some clear thinking on drugs
Some clear thinking on drugs From Pelita I wonder why the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) gave its officials urine tests? Did they do it just because the government is currently cracking down on drugs, or did they have other objectives, such as to win the people's sympathy? I think the urine tests will be ineffective and, perhaps, a useless waste of money. It costs about Rp 350,000 for one test, and then there is not likely to be any follow-up.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gujarat riots will deter foreign investment:India's main
Gujarat riots will deter foreign investment:India's main opposition leader Sonia Gandhi said Friday that foreign investors would be "very wary" of investing in India following two months of Hindu-Muslim violence in the western Gujarat state which has left 900 people dead. --AFP Top U.S. general visits Philippines: U.S.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
BMW car thief shot dead
BMW car thief shot dead TANGERANG: A member of a gang of thieves, who specialized in stealing German-made BMW sedans, was shot dead early on Friday by Tangerang police detectives on Jl. Klunir, near the Batavia Cafe in the Kota area of West Jakarta. The criminal was identified as Sadam bin Lamri, 31. He was being sought by the police, along with eight accomplices, for his alleged crimes in Tangerang and Jakarta. The Tangerang police detectives deputy chief, Insp.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI questions standard of rights tribunal
RI questions standard of rights tribunal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government questioned on Friday the international standards in the human rights tribunal demanded by the international community for Indonesia to accomplish, saying that even the UN had failed to achieve quick results in similar cases.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former minister testifies against Timan
Former minister testifies against Timan JAKARTA: Former finance minister Mar'ie Muhammad took the stand in the South Jakarta District Court on Friday to testify against the former president director of state-owned investment firm PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (BPUI), Sudjiono Timan, 42, who has been charged with corruption in a US$240.9 million scandal. Mar'ie said that he had disbursed Rp 250 billion (US$26.7 million) in loans to BPUI in response to the 1997 economic crisis.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 27, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 27, 2002 Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30. * Painting Tubuh + Tanda, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), until April 30. * Lithographs, Engravings, Serigraphs: Affandi (and Kartika) S. Widjojo Bldg, Jl. Sudirman Kav.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maid or criminal mastermind?
Maid or criminal mastermind? From Republika Recently, we have seen a lot of stories in the media about maids plotting with thieves to rob the houses of their employers. This once happened to me and two of my neighbors in Prima Harapan regency. Here are a few tips on how to avoid criminals disguised as maids: * Thoroughly check the identity of any potential maids before hiring them.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deserter Stevie abandons Asiad boxing dream
Deserter Stevie abandons Asiad boxing dream Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stevie Binalay admitted feeling guilty about deserting the national boxing training camp and said he had decided to abandon his Asian Games dream. "I have quit the training (camp for the Asian Games). It looks certain they will never accept me again," Stevie said wistfully on Friday.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeryo Winoto
Soeryo Winoto The Jakarta Post Jakarta 'Eagle never teaches eaglets to fly too early' There can be few issues as important to parents as the education of their children. Parents the world over want to provide their children with the best possible education, to give them every opportunity to succeed in life. But how young is too young to send children to school? That is a matter of some debate, with experts divided over the issue of preschools and play-groups.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
14,000 breeders may go bankrupt
14,000 breeders may go bankrupt JAKARTA: Some 14,000 poultry breeders in Tasikmalaya and Ciamis regencies in West Java province could go bankrupt if the government fails to ban the importation of chicken legs from the United States, a businessman said on Friday. "The negative impact of importing chicken legs from the U.S.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Recruiting through headhunter for maximum return
Recruiting through headhunter for maximum return Pri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, e-mail:jakarta@amrophever.com If you are the CEO of a company and are seeking top talent to reposition your business, think about using a "headhunter," the popular term for an executive search consultant. He will find executive talent for your management team.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
US deficit, volatile oil prices threats to Asian recovery: IMF
US deficit, volatile oil prices threats to Asian recovery: IMF Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse Singapore The US current account deficit, volatile oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East and Japan's prolonged slump are key risks to Asia's economic recovery, a top IMF researcher said Friday.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antam
Antam seeks to end labor strike JP/13/Antam Antam to raise workers' wages to end strike 2. IMF (2x24) 'IMF's next loan could be released next week' 3. ANZ (1x30) ANZ to up stake in Panin Bank 4. USA (2x32) U.S. economy soars by 5.8% in Q1, best showing since late 1999 JP/13/usa
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian monies up, Singapore dollar soars
Most Asian monies up, Singapore dollar soars Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies continued to rally Friday as global sentiment toward the dollar was damped by concerns over the U.S. economic recovery and disappointing corporate earnings. The yen set the tone for the region, trading below Y129 per dollar for the second day in a row. The Singapore dollar was among the stronger regional currencies in Asia, breaking through key resistance levels on its way to a six-month high.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
City Councillors educational background
City Councillors educational background High school University Post graduate -------------------------------------------- .TB5.50" 6.70" 7.80" 9.00" droppedout passed .TB6.00" 7.00" 8.00" 9.00" 1. Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle 6 13 10 - 2. National Mandate Party 1 2 8 1 3. United Development Party 3 - 9 1 4. Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police - - 7 2 5. Golkar Party 2 - 6 - 6. Justice Party - - 3 1 7. National Awakening Party - - 2 1 8. Crescent Star Party 1 - 1 - 9.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI eyes barter deal with Cambodia
RI eyes barter deal with Cambodia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While still struggling to clinch a barter deal to buy about 200,000 tons of rice from Thailand, Indonesia will also propose a similar scheme to buy 50,000 tons of rice from Cambodia. Speaking after a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, head of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspoyo said in exchange Indonesia would offer aircraft, train wagons and fertilizers to Cambodia.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
China asks S'pore to help develop western hinterlands
China asks S'pore to help develop western hinterlands Alexa Olesen, Associated Press, Singapore Visiting Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao, who is expected to succeed President Jiang Zemin, asked Singapore on Friday to help develop China's western provinces and called for early negotiations for a regional free-trade agreement.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Museum holds programs to lure more visitors
Museum holds programs to lure more visitors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The small number of visitors to the Jakarta History Museum, popularly known to locals as Fatahillah Museum, has encouraged the museum authorities to stage a number programs to lure more people to visit the impressive two-story building located at Jl. Fatahillah 1, West Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 27, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 27, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting by Kelompok Mata Kaki, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (Tel. 0274-561914), April 27. * Painting by Kelompok Detik `96, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, May 1 - 7. * Painting Hitam Putih Rasa Strawberry, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, May 10 - 17. * Contemporary Art, Nid and Solitude, by Iswanto G. Hartono, CCF French Cultural Center, Jl. Sagan No 3 (Tel. 0274-566520), April 29 to May 17.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors botch charges, allowing bankers to walk free
Prosecutors botch charges, allowing bankers to walk free Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tertiany ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Charges against two former bankers were thrown out by the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday because the prosecutors botched the indictment. State prosecutors, according to the panel of judges, failed to use the correct article to charge Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, the former president commissioner of the now defunct Bank Industri, and R.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA's model restructuring
IBRA's model restructuring The restructuring of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is a preliminary step worth observing. Normally, the restructuring of an organization in Indonesia is based on micro, instead of macro, approaches so that the result is far from the expectations of the people.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Theys' murder
Theys' murder We heard a piece of good news when the National Investigation Commission (KPN) announced that it had identified the murderer of Papua Presidium Council leader, Theys Hiyo Eluay. But we were a little worried that the KPN had only identified the executors of the killing but had failed to reveal the motive of the murder as well as the main actor behind it.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ANZ intends to increase stake in Panin Bank
ANZ intends to increase stake in Panin Bank Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ) chief executive John McFarlane said Friday the group intended to increase its stake in Indonesia's Panin Bank. ANZ currently owns 11 percent of the Panin Bank and has an option to increase this to 29 percent. "It is our intention to exercise those options and we will do it when we feel it is right," McFarlane told reporters.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laos, RI to boost parliamentary ties
Laos, RI to boost parliamentary ties JAKARTA: Prime Minister of Laos Bounnhang Vorachith paid a courtesy call to House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Friday, with both agreeing to enhance interparliamentary relations between the two Southeast Asian countries. "We, the House, have specifically expressed our intention to boost cooperation with the Laotian legislature," Akbar told reporters after the meeting.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Election commission demands legal instrument
Election commission demands legal instrument Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) urged the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) to start deliberating amendments to the political laws the commission badly needs to prepare for the 2004 election. KPU member Chusnul Mar'iyah said on Friday that delayed deliberation of amendments to political party and election laws would jeopardize the commission's role.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former minister Emil Salim, a champion of the environment
Former minister Emil Salim, a champion of the environment Mehru Jaffer, Contributor, Jakarta Presidents come and presidents go but the work of Professor Emil Salim will go on forever. The 70-year-old former state minister for population and environment left Soeharto's government in 1993 but he is still on his toes trying to find ways to make ecology and economy compliment each other.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
HAPI to probe Elza over bribery
HAPI to probe Elza over bribery Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Advocates and Lawyers Association (HAPI) announced on Friday that it will launch an investigation next week into the alleged bribery of one of its members, Elza Syarief, who is also a lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. Elza is believed to have paid several witnesses in Tommy's trial to lie before the court, and to have attempted to bribe the late Supreme Court Justice M.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Discotheque and
Discotheque and place of worship From Kompas When attending Mass on the eve of Good Friday at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church on Jl. Raya Cipanas, near the Presidential Palace, on March 30 at 8 p.m., I happened to be sitting in the front pew of the church as the other pews were fully occupied.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Transitional stage for children to learn and grow
Transitional stage for children to learn and grow I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta The number of preschools in the country continues to increase from day to day as more parents feel that such educational facilities are important for the next stage of their children's education. Preschools are not only designed as a place to take care of small children while their parents are working. They are certainly more than that.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Philip Morris clarifies
Philip Morris clarifies In response to the article in the April 17 edition of The Jakarta Post regarding PT Philip Morris Indonesia's sales projection, titled Philip Morris expects 15% increase in sales, we would like to make the following clarifications: * PT Philip Morris Indonesia's projected volume growth of 15 percent as stated in the article is not correct.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 26
Rupiah Rates April 26 JP/13/Conversion Rupiah Rates April 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Authorities asked to take stern actions against RMS movement
Authorities asked to take stern actions against RMS movement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite two bomb explosions, the situation in Maluku, especially the provincial capital of Ambon, is gradually returning to normal with locals urging the authorities in charge of the civil emergency to take stern actions against the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement and its supporters.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leaders urge Dairi regency split
Leaders urge Dairi regency split JAKARTA: Community leaders from the Dairi regency in North Sumatra visited the Ministry of Home Affairs in Jakarta on Friday, demanding that the government fulfill their request to divide the regency into two new regencies. Delegation leader J. Padang Bth said the request for the split represented the aspirations of the local people as it had been approved by the local legislative council (DPRD).
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian cyclists set to improve time
Indonesian cyclists set to improve time Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian cyclists being prepared for the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, have shown tremendous progress during their three months of training and have almost reached their targets with some five months still to go. The Asiad is scheduled to take place from Sept. 29 to Oct. 14.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bider -- Kalimantan's vision of peace
1. Bider -- Kalimantan's vision of peace 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni All groups must work for peace in W. Kalimantan Bambang Bider Kalimantan Review Pontianak, West Kalimantan 2. ASEAN -- ASEAN back in spotlight as big players come a-wooing 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni A renewed interest in ASEAN Lee Kim Chew The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3. Star -- Beefing up the defense of our coastline 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Beefing up Malaysia's coastal defenses V.K.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbers escape after stealing
Robbers escape after stealing TANGERANG: Four robbers managed to flee after stealing Rp 44 million (around US$4,700) from Yanto, a 30-year-old resident of Jl. Cempaka Baru No. 3, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta. Yanto had just withdrawn the money from BCA Cileduk branch on Jl. H.O.S. Tjokroaminoto, Cileduk, Tangerang, on Friday afternoon. The four criminals, riding two Yamaha RX King motorcycles were already waiting for him.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hijackers shot in Cirebon
Hijackers shot in Cirebon CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police shot three men caught red- handedly hijacking a truck transporting gravel in Kertasura village, Kepetakan district, Cirebon, at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. Adj. Sr. Comr. Musyafak, chief of the Cirebon Police, admitted that his men had shot the three, identified as Nunung alias Asep (30), Casadi alias Bodrek (37) and Caso Markumin (30), all from Suranenggala Lor village, Cirebon.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three Kopassus officers accused of murder: Hendardji
Three Kopassus officers accused of murder: Hendardji Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high-ranking military officer said on Friday that three officers of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) had been accused of violating Article 338 of the Criminal Code for killing Papuan leader Dortheys Hiyo Eluay last year. Deputy chief of the National Military Police Brig. Gen.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: 'RI must mend image on property rights' 2
* Headlines: 'RI must mend image on property rights' 2 * National: Mega concerned over rice shortage 4 * Archipelago: 'Mega's Timor trip would be beneficial'5 * Opinion: All must work for peace in W. Kalimantan 6 * City: Police fail to halt trade in wildlife8 * Sports: Nakata keeps Parma's Cup hopes alive 10 * World: Bush, Abdullah try to renew peace plan 12 * Business: IMF's loan may be released next week 13 * Features: Emil Salim, a champion of environment20
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati Tertiany ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Charges against two former bankers were thrown out by the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday because the prosecutors botched the indictment. State prosecutors, according to the panel of judges, failed to use the correct article to charge Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, the former president commissioner of the now defunct Bank Industri, and R. Oemarjoedi, the bank's former president director.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruptors should
Corruptors should be named and shamed From Rakyat Merdeka I was interested to read a news story about the Ciganjur cabinet, which was written by Adhie Massardhi, a former spokesman for then president Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is familiarly known, which appeared in the Rakyat Merdeka daily published on April 15, 2002. He wrote that "We cannot deny that, as the most corrupt country in the world, we certainly have millions of corruptors.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fate of city in the hands of uncritical councillors
Fate of city in the hands of uncritical councillors Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the representatives of almost nine million people in Jakarta, the city's 83 councillors are expected to be of excellent quality to enable them to channel people's aspirations and to watch over the city administration. They are often criticized for their poor performance, and they are not critical of the government.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
President Megawati concerned over rice shortage
President Megawati concerned over rice shortage Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed concern over the country's inability to regain its status as a nation self- sufficient in rice. Speaking before thousands of farmers here on Friday, Megawati said Indonesia should learn from China on how the world's most populous country applied agricultural technology to meet its demand for rice.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to keep stability intact
Govt vows to keep stability intact A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono assured foreign and domestic investors on Friday that the government would continue providing conducive political and security infrastructure for business investment.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
A renewed interest in ASEAN
A renewed interest in ASEAN Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore When Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visits Washington next month to meet United States President George W. Bush, it will not just be about mending fences. It also marks a re-ordering of America's strategic priorities, a change that puts ASEAN back at the top of the agenda for U.S. policy-makers. Washington's renewed interest in Southeast Asia after Sept.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso again survives budget hurdle
Sutiyoso again survives budget hurdle Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid accusations of corruption and incompetence, Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso has once again survived with his statement on last year's budget being approved by an open vote of the City Council on Friday. During the council plenary session, 57 councillors voted in favor of the governor while 19 rejected his statement.
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-S'pore-caning Report: Singaporean man spared the rod after he's found to be HIV JP/1/ASEAN HIV-positive man spared beating SINGAPORE: A judge spared a 43-year-old man three strokes of the cane on Friday after it was revealed that he was HIV positive, local television reported.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antam
Antam seeks to end labor strike 2. IMF (2x24) 'IMF's next loan could be released next week' 3. ANZ (1x30) ANZ to up stake in Panin Bank 4. USA (2x32) U.S. economy soars by 5.8% in Q1, best showing since late 1999 JP/13/usa
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI barters for rice with Thailand and Cambodia
RI barters for rice with Thailand and Cambodia The Jakarta Post Jakarta While still struggling to clinch a barter deal to buy about 200,000 tons of rice from Thailand, Indonesia will also propose a similar scheme to buy 50,000 tons of rice from Cambodia. Speaking after a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, head of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspoyo said in exchange Indonesia would offer aircraft, train wagons and fertilizers to Cambodia.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antam seeks to end labor strike
Antam seeks to end labor strike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said it has agreed to raise the salary of workers at its two ferronickel plants in Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi, to end a four-day strike which has disrupted operations at the plants. "We (the management) have basically agreed to raise their wages as long as they stop the strike and go back to work," Antam spokesman Dohar Siregar told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF's next loan could be released next week: Boediono
IMF's next loan could be released next week: Boediono Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Finance minister Boediono expects the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disburse its next loan tranche for the country of around US$380 million next week. He said that the IMF board of executives in Washington started discussing the country's economic reform program on Friday, which will be the basis of the decision for the loan disbursement. "The board meeting is today.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI tries to mend image on intellectual property rights
RI tries to mend image on intellectual property rights Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri declared war against intellectual property piracy on Friday in a bid to help the country improve its battered position on the world stage. Speaking on the second anniversary of Intellectual Rights Day here, Megawati underlined the importance of concerted efforts to combat violations against intellectual property rights.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't politicize Garuda
Don't politicize Garuda From Media Indonesia For quite some time now, Indonesia's flag carrier, Garuda, has been without a president director. The hope that Laksamana Sukardi, as the state minister for state enterprises, would improve the professionalism and management of state enterprises has yet to be realized.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Defend migrant workers
Defend migrant workers From Pelita When the Singaporean government banned Muslim students from wearing head scarves, Indonesia's Muslim activists and mass organizations reacted strongly to this matter. They did likewise when Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew accused our country of being a den of terrorists.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
American influence
American influence If one characterizes films as cultural products with disregard of their quality, American cultural influence on Indonesians has been immense since the beginning of World War II, when Americans were not actually participating in the conflict.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega declares war against piracy of intellectual property rights
Mega declares war against piracy of intellectual property rights Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri declared war against intellectual property piracy on Friday in a bid to help the country improve its battered position on the world stage. Speaking on the second anniversary of Intellectual Rights Day here, Megawati underlined the importance of concerted efforts to combat violations against intellectual property rights.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maid or criminal mastermind?
Maid or criminal mastermind? From Republika Recently, we have seen a lot of stories in the media about maids plotting with thieves to rob the houses of their employers. This once happened to me and two of my neighbors in Prima Harapan regency. Here are a few tips on how to avoid criminals disguised as maids: * Thoroughly check the identity of any potential maids before hiring them.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taman Sari shows foreign architectural touches
Taman Sari shows foreign architectural touches Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta When the construction of the palace of Yogyakarta's Mataram kingdom was underway in 1755, the sultan's people found a Portuguese man whose ship was washed ashore on the beach south of Yogyakarta. It turned out the man was an architect.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal commuters
Illegal commuters still rampant From Warta Kota The country's railway company recently conducted raids intended to put street hawkers, buskers and non-paying train riders out of business, but apparently to no avail as the hawkers non-paying train riders are still a problem. These illegal commuters are sometimes seen playing hide-and-seek with the train employees checking passengers' tickets.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pests destroy cocoa plantations
Pests destroy cocoa plantations MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: At least 142 out of 240 hectares of cocoa plantations in South Sulawesi have been ravaged by larval attacks, which destroyed the cocoa beans and inflicted between Rp 750 billion and Rp 700 billion in financial losses to farmers. "This was the biggest pest attack that ever occurred here judging from the farmers' huge losses.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAi..r.. ATW-Iran-quake Iran quake flattens 10 villages, kills two JP/11/ATW Iran quake flattens 10 villages IRAN: Ten villages were flattened in a series of minor earthquakes in western Iran which killed two people, the official news agency IRNA reported on Friday. Dozens more villages were badly damaged and 56 people injured in the quakes on Thursday in and around the town of Songhor, near the Iraqi border, the agency said. The quake measured 4.8 on the Richter scale.
Sat, 27 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 26, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 250 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,300 0 552,000 Adindo Foresta 60 0 0 AGIS Tbk 140 -10 4,684,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 330 -20 3,500 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 -25 138,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 55 5 88,000 Alumindo Light 650...
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to install new officials
Sutiyoso to install new officials JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to install a number of new city officials next week. East Jakarta will have a new mayor on Wednesday when Koesnan Abdul Halim will be installed, replacing Andi Mappaganti, who is retiring, according to Muhayat, the city spokesman. Other officials will be installed on Monday.
Sat, 27 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islamic groups to gather at VP's office
Islamic groups to gather at VP's office JAKARTA: Islamic mass-based organizations and ulema in the country will gather in an informal meeting hosted by the Vice President's office on May 6. Chairman of the event organizing committee Rahmat Ismail Nasution told reporters after meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz on Friday that the Muslim figures would discuss and decide a stance in response to the decline in the quality of harmony among Muslims.