Archive: 6 April 2002
70 articles found
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farallon pays rest of BCA stake
Farallon pays rest of BCA stake The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. investment firm Farallon Capital Management has finalized payment for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) on Friday, according to a spokeswoman at Farallon's local unit Farindo Investment Limited. "We've transferred the money to an escrow account at Bank Indonesia," Farallon's spokeswoman here Fetty Azizah said without disclosing the amount.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gas stations defy land use plan, operate in greenbelt
Gas stations defy land use plan, operate in greenbelt Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration's decision to extend permits for 32 gas stations on green areas across the capital has received sharp criticism. Former environment minister Sony Keraff said there was no reason for the city administration to extend the permits as they violated the zoning set out in the city's land-use plan.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Waiting for an explanation
Waiting for an explanation From the beginning, the arrest of three Indonesians at the Benigno Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Philippines, raised questions. The climax was when the former chief of the Indonesian State Intelligence Coordination Agency (BIN), Lt. Gen. (ret.) ZA Maulani, provided an explanation to the press. He said the arrest of the three Indonesians had been made by the Philippine police at the request of the Indonesian police.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Waiting for an explanation
Waiting for an explanation From the beginning, the arrest of three Indonesians at the Benigno Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Philippines, raised questions. The climax was when the former chief of the Indonesian State Intelligence Coordination Agency, retired Lt. Gen. ZA Maulani, provided an explanation to the press. He said the arrest of the three Indonesians had been made by the Philippine police at the request of the Indonesian police.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Violent mob burn 'rapist' alive in horror attack
Violent mob burn 'rapist' alive in horror attack Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga Hundreds of residents of Siremeng village in Purbalingga, Central Java, stormed the local police station on Thursday night, removing the alleged rapist of a teenage girl from his cell and executing him. The incident began when the 13-year-old rape victim, identified by the initials RH, told her parents on Wednesday that Yanto, 22, a resident of the village, had raped her in a cemetery.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 5
Rupiah Rates April 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Funds sought to finance repatriation
Funds sought to finance repatriation JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday that Indonesia still needed US$20 million to repatriate 9,000 former civil servants and military personnel currently staying in makeshift refugee camps in West Timor.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Religious chiefs to visit Ambon to promote peace, boost morale
Religious chiefs to visit Ambon to promote peace, boost morale Despite security problems including Wednesday's violence in Ambon, religious leaders still plan to visit the provincial capital, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic organization (NU) Hasyim Muzadi told The Jakarta Post contributor Dwi Iswandono. The following is an excerpt of the interview: Question: What are the religious leaders' basic ideas regarding Maluku?
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. court rules Pertamina in contempt
U.S. court rules Pertamina in contempt Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. District Court in Houston, Texas, has issued a contempt order against the state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina for using a Jakarta court to avoid paying damages to foreign controlled power company Karaha Bodas Co. LLC. "It's extraordinary for a U.S. court to find a civil party in contempt, and it does so when a party's actions are extreme and egregious.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sjahrir to launch new party
Sjahrir to launch new party JAKARTA: Economist Sjahrir, who is also the chairman of New Indonesia Association (PIB), will soon launch his newly established political party. He has refused to disclose the name of the party as well as the announcement date. Members of PIB, who have adopted a critical stance toward the government and the House of Representatives, are likely to be included in Sjahrir's political party.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah undecided about PPP congress
Hamzah undecided about PPP congress JAKARTA: United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz said on Friday that his party had yet to determine the exact date on which its national congress would be held, saying the issue would be discussed during a leadership meeting in June.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
SINGAPORE: Total motor vehicle sales in Southeast Asia's top
SINGAPORE: Total motor vehicle sales in Southeast Asia's top four markets namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines during the two months to February rose 19 percent to 177,644 units from 149,533 a year earlier, Automotive Resources Asia Ltd (ARA) said. Thailand posted a 40 percent increase in sales during the two- month period to 51,529 vehicles, Malaysia 21 percent to 69,068, and Indonesia 3.75 percent to 45,622.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
EU-ASEAN free trade pact still way off, says Patten
EU-ASEAN free trade pact still way off, says Patten Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore European Commissioner Chris Patten said Friday that he discussed the idea of an ASEAN-EU free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, but no commitments were made. He said the European Union would like to focus more on making a new round of global trade liberalization talks successful than engaging in a series of bilateral agreements.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TOMMY (28cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x8)
1. TOMMY (28cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x8) Tommy fails to testify at trial 2. LAWYER (46cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x18) Top lawyers hired to defend governor 3. MULIA (38cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x37) City threatens to seize Hotel Mulia 4. BAWASDA (50cm) -- 32pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x40) Audit body lacks teeth to fight KKN: Critics
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Andersen Indonesia in no hurry to merge
Andersen Indonesia in no hurry to merge Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arthur Andersen's affiliate in Indonesia says that it is in no hurry to join the merger frenzy of its Asian peers, but would closely watch their developments, as its U.S. parent unit faces criminal charges that may lead to Andersen's demise. Business "is running as usual" said Soemarsono S. Rahardjo, Andersen's managing partner here of the local accounting firm, Prasetio Utomo.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
One inmate in Cipinang infected by HIV
One inmate in Cipinang infected by HIV Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The warden of Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta denied a report by the City Health Agency that HIV/AIDS was a major problem in Jakarta's penitentiaries, saying there was only one reported case of an HIV-positive inmate at Cipinang. "There is only one HIV-positive inmate here. The doctor informed us that he (the inmate) is also a drug user.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Aid, prayers better than travelling to Palestine 2
* Headlines: Aid, prayers better than travelling to Palestine 2 * Opinion: What good governance is for4 * City: Jakarta governor hires top-notch lawyers 6 * Archipelago: Two bomb explosions rock Poso 7 * National: Dirty politicians a blight on Indonesia 8 * World: Bounties offered for killing of coalition forces 10 * Business: ASEAN agrees to boost electronic trade 11 * Features: 'Marsinah' fails to portray the real case15 * Sports: Gopichand beats Wu to reach Japan Open semifinals 20
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
BLBI team to advise on financial sector reform
BLBI team to advise on financial sector reform The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its special team of experts assigned to help decide the burden sharing between the government and the central bank over losses resulting from abuse in bank liquidity support facility (BLBI) will have a much bigger task than earlier reported. IMF representative David C.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR's Bali trip canceled
MPR's Bali trip canceled You may not have been to Paris, Venice or the island of Capri, but you certainly have been to the famous tourist island of Bali at least once. The number of foreign tourists planning a holiday in Bali seems to increase every year. You can travel by foot around the island, sleep under the blue sky or under a banyan tree, eat mangoes and fish, as many as you like even on a tight budget.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two to Tango
Two to Tango Excellent write-up and courage shown by your reporter illuminating the cash packets delivered to the Judge's Chambers. Bribery in legal system not merely fictitious story (The Jakarta Post on April 4, 2002). Our President has identified this problem as a top priority towards assuring international investors that Indonesia has indeed turned the corner, and is now in the era of reform. Practically speaking, there are always two parties involved.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aid, prayers better than traveling to Palestine: Hamzah
Aid, prayers better than traveling to Palestine: Hamzah Fabiola Desi Unidjaja and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday that the government would neither prevent nor facilitate the deployment of Indonesian volunteer fighters to war-ravaged Palestine. Briefing the press after Friday prayers, Hamzah emphasized that there was no urgent need for Indonesians to physically go to the conflict-torn area.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Goh: Militant group plans to crash plane into Singapore
Goh: Militant group plans to crash plane into Singapore Edward Harris, Associated Press, Singapore A Singaporean member of an Islamic militant group linked to the al-Qaida terrorist network is suspected of planning to hijack a plane and crash it into the city-state's international airport, Singapore's prime minister said Friday. The suspect belongs to Jemaah Islamiyah, a group implicated in an alleged plot to blow up the U.S.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Just the facts, please
Just the facts, please The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore And here they go again. In Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat, in the national press and in party channels, Singapore is being flayed anew for being un-neighborly, un-cooperative, insensitive, selfish. Land reclamation taking place well inside Singapore waters, near the Johor side, is the object of their ire this time.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
The irony of tax reporting
The irony of tax reporting Amid the intense government campaign through its taxation institution to encourage all citizens to possess taxpayer code numbers (NPWP) and submit their annual tax returns (SPT), still there is a foreign investment company, PT OPC (NPWP: 1-081-598-3- 407), which refuses to give up my income tax withholding certificate (form 1721-A1/2001) in spite of two written requests to the firm for this purpose.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN agrees on scheme to boost electronics trade
ASEAN agrees on scheme to boost electronics trade The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economics ministers of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed on Friday a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for electronics and electrical equipment, which is expected to significantly reduce the cost of intraregional trade in these two categories of goods.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Suu Kyi-junta talks nearing landmark stage'
'Suu Kyi-junta talks nearing landmark stage' MYANMAR: The opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) is optimistic that 18-month talks between its leader Aung San Suu Kyi and the ruling junta are nearing a landmark stage, a top official said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Textile Museum closed for a month
Textile Museum closed for a month JAKARTA: The Museum Tekstil's main exhibition room will be closed down for one month, from April 5 to May 4, as announced by the City Museum and Restoration Agency on Thursday at the city administration's official website BeritaJakarta.com. Head of the Museum, Dewi Rudiati, said the closure was to give enough preparation time for the organizers of the Portugal Decorative Arts Exhibition. The exhibition will begin on May 5 and end on July 5.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien questions privatization plan
Amien questions privatization plan Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais questioned on Friday the government's plan to sell a number of state companies, saying that the policy would cause the nation to suffer losses in the future. Amien expressed fear of a possible rise in the number of unemployed if those state companies were sold to foreign investors.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Should Megawati have stayed home?
Should Megawati have stayed home? Umar Hadi, Diplomat, Jakarta While an editorial in The Jakarta Post on April 1 praised the visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Korean Peninsula, the following day an article by J. Soedjati Djiwandono in essence criticized Megawati's recent trip. But the question remains, whether the ongoing presidential visit to the four Asian countries, including Megawati's "mediating role" in the Korean Peninsula, serves our national interests.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar set free, can go abroad
Akbar set free, can go abroad Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's probably a mere coincidence that the Central Jakarta District Court freed big-time corruption suspect House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung from detention on his wife's 42nd birthday on Friday.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to plead for leniency in Paris
Govt to plead for leniency in Paris Brought down to its knees by mountains of almost US$140 billion in foreign and domestic debt burdens, the Indonesian government is meeting again with the Paris Club of sovereign creditors on Monday asking for a another deferment of debt payments due between April and the end of 2003 to provide it with some breathing room in coping with its severe liquidity crisis.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two bomb explosions rock Poso, peace process shaken
Two bomb explosions rock Poso, peace process shaken Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu At least two bomb explosions have rocked the Poso district in troubled Central Sulawesi amid ongoing raids by local security authorities implementing last December's peace accord. Central Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
WB finds N. Sumatra administration guilty of graft
WB finds N. Sumatra administration guilty of graft Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The World Bank found that most of the Rp 7 billion revolving development assistance fund to North Sumatra had been misused by 17 subdistricts in the province, a World Bank official said here on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia takes commanding 2-0 lead over Lebanon
Indonesia takes commanding 2-0 lead over Lebanon Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Indonesia took a commanding 2-0 lead over Lebanon on the opening day of their Davis Cup playoff, after Suwandi and Febi Widhiyanto won their respective first singles matches at the Embong Sawo Tennis Court in Surabaya, East Java, on Friday. Playing in Group One of the Asia-Oceania zone, the Indonesians overpowered the visitors as both players won in straight sets.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 x 10 x 1 colom
4 x 10 x 1 colom Violent mob burn 'rapist' alive in horror attack poso 2 x 25 x 4 colomn Two bomb explosions rock Poso, peace process shaken WB 1 x 30 x 5 colomn World Bank finds N. Sumatra guilty of corruption SEMEN 1 x 20 x 3 column PT Semen Padang reshuffle opposed
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dirty politicians a blight on Indonesia: Scholar
Dirty politicians a blight on Indonesia: Scholar A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The integrity of members of the House of Representatives (DPR) needed to be overhauled, not the political system, noted political scientist Deliar Noer said in Jakarta on Friday. "The problem revolves around the morality of the House members and not the system," Deliar Noer, a professor of politics at the University of Indonesia, said.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Second officer named in brutality case
Second officer named in brutality case YOGYAKARTA: A second policeman, Soleh, was named a suspect by the Yogyakarta Police in the torture of Aan Yulianto, who died in the hospital after being questioned by police over his suspected involvement in a brawl between police officers and a group of youths last week. Yogyakarta Police's chief of internal affairs, Adj. Sr. Comr. Pudjijono E.S., told reporters on Thursday evening that Soleh had admitted his involvement in torturing Aan.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to plead for leniency in Paris
Govt to plead for leniency in Paris Brought to its knees by almost US$140 billion in foreign and domestic debt, the Indonesian government is meeting again with the Paris Club of sovereign creditors on Monday to ask for another deferment of debt payments, which are due between April and the end of 2003, to provide it with some breathing space in coping with its severe liquidity crisis.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Paiton Energy seeking loan for power project
Paiton Energy seeking loan for power project Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Independent power producer (IPP) Paiton Energy is currently negotiating with several foreign financial institutions to obtain a loan for the development of unit 3 and unit 4 power generating units of the coal-fired Paiton power plant in East Java.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hold Sutiyoso accountable
Hold Sutiyoso accountable Members of the Jakarta Legislative Council should use the democratic power vested in them to scrutinize heavily the performance of Governor Sutiyoso. They have that opportunity now as they are assessing his speech -- in which he gave an account of his leadership for the year 2001 -- before the Council last week. If they were to find that Sutiyoso had not lived up to his job, they should move to reject the speech, and initiate the process of removing him from office.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy fails to testify in trial
Tommy fails to testify in trial The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Murder accused Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra was not required to testify at the trial of an alleged accomplice in the killing because prosecutors failed to include him on a list of witnesses, the presiding judge said on Friday. Tommy failed to testify at the hearing of Dody Hardjito, who is being tried for his alleged role in the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last year.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta seeks to get back ancient books
Yogyakarta seeks to get back ancient books Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The royal family of Yogyakarta Palace has called on members of public, especially those living overseas, to return thousands of the Palace's ancient books, which were looted by British and Dutch soldiers in colonial era.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Racing between peace and war in Maluku
Racing between peace and war in Maluku The "Malino II" agreement that was signed in February between Maluku's conflicting groups was supposed to have ended the communal violence which has killed thousands of people there since January 1999. But challenges to peace attempts have constantly dogged Maluku, incluing a blast days after the agreement. The latest challenge occured on Wednesday when an explosion killed four and wounded 58 people.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
The new art of vertical gardening
The new art of vertical gardening Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta More and more people have taken up gardening as a hobby and are growing flowers, fruit and vegetables in yards, lawns or other open spaces. They have utilized idle land for urban agriculture. In Jakarta, this type of gardening has led to the emergence of gardens not only on housing estates, but also along riverbanks. Is it possible for these people to garden in their houses? The answer is yes.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police summon witnesses on FBR case
Police summon witnesses on FBR case JAKARTA: City Police summoned 12 people on Friday as witnesses of a violent attack conducted by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) at the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on March 28. Among the witnesses were women and children. The 12 people were among participants of a protest rally staged by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) who were beaten up by FBR, who also searched for UPC chairwoman Wardah Hafidz.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top-notch lawyers hired to defend governor
Top-notch lawyers hired to defend governor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is hiring three top-notch lawyers to defend itself in a class action suit filed by flood victims who are demanding compensation for the losses they incurred as a result of the February floods. The flood victims, on the other hand, are being assisted free- of-charge by various legal aid institutes in the city.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
City threatens to seize Hotel Mulia
City threatens to seize Hotel Mulia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration told private developer PT Jakarta Country Club, which owns the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta, on Friday to pay Rp 15 billion (more than US$1.5 million) in fines for violating its building permit or face the possible seizure of the hotel. "I hope that they pay the fine. If they refuse, the seizure could take place," Governor Sutiyoso told reporters at City Hall.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regent may be sued for accident
Regent may be sued for accident BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Dozens of Way Kanan residents are planning to file a lawsuit against Regent Tamanuri for a hit-and- run accident. The residents allege that the regent struck with his car two men riding on a motorcycle -- 24-year-old Suparlan and 22-year- old Mukimin -- during a street rally to protest the poor service of state-owned electricity company PT PLN.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ambon blast may be linked to military
Ambon blast may be linked to military The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Maluku security authorities have no leads in the bombing which killed at least seven people in the city of Ambon, but public speculation is growing that the powerful blast was linked to the Indonesian military. The speculation was fueled by the finding of a black Orari walkie-talkie that fell from a red Kijang van seen fleeing from the blast scene on Jl. Yan Paays.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 buildings demolished
Over 100 buildings demolished TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration began demolishing over 100 buildings along Jl. Jend Sudirman on Thursday because -- according to the administration -- their construction was illegal, they disturbed traffic flow and were an eyesore. Edwan Firamansyah, the municipal Public Order Office chief who led the demolition, said none of the buildings had building permits.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom in talks to embrace VoIP operators
Telkom in talks to embrace VoIP operators Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom said it was holding talks with telephone Internet operators to adopt their services, as a recently issued decree bans their operation to make way for new operators like Telkom. Telkom tariff and interconnection vice president Mundarwiyarso said the company had had a meeting with the 12 operators offering Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies up, rupiah closes at 6-month high
Asian monies up, rupiah closes at 6-month high Dow Jones, Singapore Southeast Asian currencies were bolstered by the resilient yen Friday, while foreign exchange markets in Taiwan and South Korea were closed for public holidays. The Indonesian rupiah continued to barrel ahead on strengthening investment inflows into the country.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO to help curb corruption at SOEs
AGO to help curb corruption at SOEs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises and the Attorney General's Office are joining forces to fight corruption at state-owned enterprises (SOEs). State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi and Attorney General MA Rachman signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday pledging a wide-range of cooperation to ensure SOEs are run "professionally".
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sekar and Bunga bloom in fine arts galore
Sekar and Bunga bloom in fine arts galore Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Edwin's Gallery in South Jakarta has been running an exhibit of the finest works of two female artists both of whom have names that happen to mean "flower", in Indonesian, Sekar and Bunga. Another coincidence is that they are both alumnae of the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) in Yogyakarta. Although they share those things in common, they adhere to different styles and philosophies about art.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Marsinah' fails to portray the truth of the controversy
'Marsinah' fails to portray the truth of the controversy Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Marsinah, (**1/2 out of four stars); Drama, 115 minutes; Starring Diah Arum, Megarita, Intarti, Tosan Wiryawan; Directed by Slamet Rahardjo Djarot; A Gedam Sinemuda Perkasa Production. When a director as prominent as Slamet Rahardjo Djarot sets the stage for a drama involving a highly controversial case -- the brutal murder of the woman laborer Marsinah -- expectations are high.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
No control of ground water use
No control of ground water use TANGERANG: The creation of the Banten province has created a new problem for Tangerang's conservation management and its licensing agency for the control of ground water usage due to the excessive use of ground water by companies operating in the area.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regional administrations told to revoke 80 regulations
Regional administrations told to revoke 80 regulations Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The central government has asked regional administrations to revoke at least 80 problematic regulations for fear that they will discourage investment, a senior official said on Thursday.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Syariah in Aceh silencing women's voices'
'Syariah in Aceh silencing women's voices' There are fears that the official implementation of syariah, or Islamic Law, in Aceh since March 15 has compromised demands for bringing human rights violators to trial. There have been also been incidents of violence involving syariah. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti spoke with Suraiya Kamaruzzaman, director of the Banda Aceh-based Flower Aceh women's organization, and a co- recipient of last year's Yap Thiam Hien Award for human rights.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ICW demands probe into non-budgetary funds
ICW demands probe into non-budgetary funds Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) renewed its demands to the Attorney General's Office on Friday to investigate all findings concerning the off-balance sheet funds in government institutions and their misappropriation.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation?
Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation? Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta In her trip to China, North Korea and South Korea, President Megawati Soekarnoputri stated openly that, despite the troubles those countries face as nations, they have immense national discipline and dedication. This has perhaps been the most important factor in their amazing success.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus owners demand security in Majalengka
Bus owners demand security in Majalengka MAJALENGKA, West Java: A number of public bus operators have asked the local police and the local office of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) to provide security for their vehicles serving the Majalengka route. The request was made after a PO Bhineka-owned bus serving that route was set on fire by local residents last week. The bus was burned after it struck a motorbike on the Jatiwangi highway last Sunday.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 0 63,000 Adindo Foresta 60 0 15,000 AGIS Tbk 130 0 639,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 300 10 40,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 800 25 81,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 675 25 29,500 Andhi...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
PT Semen Padang reshuffle opposed
PT Semen Padang reshuffle opposed Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang The people of West Sumatra have reacted strongly to an instruction by State Minister of State Enterprise Laksamana Sukardi directing PT Semen Gresik to replace the boards of directors of PT Semen Padang and PT Semen Tonasa.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN ministers say back in economic recovery after crisis
ASEAN ministers say back in economic recovery after crisis David Brunnstrom, Reuters, Yangon Southeast Asian finance ministers agreed on Friday their region's economy was back in recovery mode but said this needed to be consolidated and protected from outside shocks through further reform.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
No need to consult KL on land reclamation: S'pore
No need to consult KL on land reclamation: S'pore Agence France-Presse, Singapore A Singapore minister said on Friday there was no need to consult Malaysia on a reclamation project near the neighbors' maritime border, which has raised protests from Kuala Lumpur. "The reclamation works that we do are a result of our own need for land," Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan told parliament. He rejected suggestions the works could obstruct ships headed for nearby Malaysian ports.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Audit body 'lacks teeth to fight corruptions'
Audit body 'lacks teeth to fight corruptions' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed in his 2001 budget speech last week that his administration was serious in eradicating corruption from the city government. He said that the City Inspectorate, now called the City Audit Agency (Bawasda), had enhanced its efforts to combat corruption, collusion and nepotism in the administration.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japanese businessmen ask for security, policy consistency
Japanese businessmen ask for security, policy consistency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese businessmen urged the Indonesian government on Friday to provide better security and consistent investment policies in a bid to lure more investment and help revive the country's ailing economy.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Religious office head under fire
Religious office head under fire PADANG, West Sumatra: Employees at the West Sumatra religious affairs office have demanded that their boss, Dalimi Abdullah, be dismissed for his alleged involvement in corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN). At least 100 representatives of the office protested at the provincial legislative council in Padang on Thursday, urging Minister of Religious Affairs Said Aqil Munawwar to remove Dalimi from his post.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bandoro -- Is there a magic formula for disciplining the
1. Bandoro -- Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation? 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni What's the trick to discipline? Magic for discipline? Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta 2. Monitor -- Shifting sands of US foreign policy 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Shifting sands of U.S. foreign policy Daniel Schorr The Christian Science Monitor Boston 3.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Order on toll roads urgently needed
Order on toll roads urgently needed In the name of practicality, toll roads are currently no longer treated as freeways. At any given moment, we can see how city buses pick up and drop off passengers at will on some sections of the roads. This is not only against traffic rules, but also disturbs other road users and has the potential of causing accidents. On the Cikampek freeway, buses also let passengers get off on the bridge of Pekayon, Bekasi.