Archive: 8 April 2002
77 articles found
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Honest business practices badly needed
Honest business practices badly needed Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholar Nurcholis Madjid underscored on Saturday the importance of honest business practices and activity in the economy to help Indonesia out of its current economic crisis.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'porean militant escapes to Indonesia
S'porean militant escapes to Indonesia SINGAPORE: A Singaporean member of an al-Qaeda-linked militant group who authorities say planned to hijack a plane and crash it into Singapore's international airport had fled to Indonesia, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gives a point to Lebanon
Indonesia gives a point to Lebanon Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Lebanon managed to avoid a whitewash defeat from Indonesia in their Davis Cup tie after Patrick Chucri beat Febi Widhiyanto 6- 2, 7-6 (7-5) in their second match in Surabaya on Sunday. Earlier Suwandi pounded seven aces to overpower inexperienced Fadi Youssef 6-0, 6-0 to put Indonesia in a 4-0 lead in Group One of the Asia-Oceania zone, before Chucri rewarded his team a consolation win.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pickpockets free to ply trade
Pickpockets free to ply trade JAKARTA: Passengers at the Lebak Bulus bus station in South Jakarta have complained about the increasing number of pickpockets operating in the area. They do not only steal from people inside the bus station but also inside the vehicles. A 35-year-old victim, Yanti, told beritajakarta.com on Saturday that she was not even aware that her purse had been stolen.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of illegal loggers nabbed
Dozens of illegal loggers nabbed CIAMIS, West Java: Ciamis police, in cooperation with the local Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) have arrested at least 32 illegal loggers operating in protected forests of Sancang and Cileuncang in Ciamis and Garut regencies, West Java. BKSDA staff officer in Ciamis, Halasan T Hutauruk, said that the arrested loggers had caused huge financial losses, and extensive damage to the ecological system.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL cool as S'pore mulls other water sources
KL cool as S'pore mulls other water sources Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Saturday reacted coolly to a Singaporean suggestion which seeks to reduce the island's dependence on water piped in from its neighbor. "That's Singapore's choice. If Singapore says it wants to find other water sources, that's up to Singapore," deputy prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was quoted as saying by Bernama news agency.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand's new year begins with a splash
Thailand's new year begins with a splash THAILAND: Famed Songkran water festival, which commemorates the kingdom's traditional lunar new year, had an early start this year in the capital on Sunday. Normally a three-day party celebrated right across the country from April 13 to April 15, this year's festival will be the biggest ever, kicking off on Sunday and continuing until Bangkok's 220th anniversary celebrations on April 21.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP to receive 300 extra U.S. soldiers
RP to receive 300 extra U.S. soldiers PHILIPPINES: The United States may send 300 extra troops to the island base of extremist rebels to help with infrastructure projects if the Philippine government approves, a military official said on Sunday. Philippine military officials will recommend the extra deployment on condition the forces would be involved only in such non-combat activities, Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Teodosio said. More than 600 American military personnel, including 160 U.S.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dollar-based rates often cause problems for exporters
Dollar-based rates often cause problems for exporters Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Regular customers of international express courier companies praise the professionalism and reliability of the companies' air delivery services but grumble at the U.S. dollar-denominated freight costs, which they consider too high. Exporters and buying agents are on the list of regular clients using international express courier services as part of their business worldwide.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL minister suggests suing S'pore
KL minister suggests suing S'pore MALAYSIA: Trade minister urged people whose livelihood was adversely affected by a a Singaporean land-reclamation project in waters separating the two countries to sue the island republic. Rafidah Aziz's comments were among the strongest yet in a current flap between both countries concerning the Singaporean project, which Malaysia believes could threaten its vital shipping lanes.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PDI Perjuangan leaders builds own party
Ex-PDI Perjuangan leaders builds own party The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Weeks after his resignation from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), former legislator Dimyati Hartono established his own political party on Sunday. The new party is to be called the Indonesian Motherland Party (PITA). Hundreds of party members and supporters attended the founding ceremony at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
The tricks to dicipline
The tricks to dicipline 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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lampung faces deficit in rice stocks
Lampung faces deficit in rice stocks Oyos Saroso The Jakarta Post Bandarlampung Rice production in Lampung has significantly decreased this year due to recent natural disasters in the province, with at least a 15,800 ton shortage in stocks compared with 2001. Until last December, the provincial logistics agency (Dolog) accommodated only 75,000 tons of unhulled paddy or 40,700 tons of rice from farmers. In the previous year, it bought 93,000 tons of unhulled paddy from them.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
To Paris with debt
To Paris with debt 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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
House' control of BIN sought
House' control of BIN sought The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives should exercise some control over the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the country's other intelligence bodies to prevent their possible misuse by the state as happened during the New Order regime, says a former intelligence officer.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Philips eyes 10% of RI electronics market
Philips eyes 10% of RI electronics market Johannes Simbolon The Jakarta Post Bangkok The Dutch technology giant Philips is targeting to increase its market share in Indonesia's electronics market to 10 percent this year, believing that affluent Indonesians will pay greater attention to its products. The company has almost tripled its market share in the Indonesian market over the past three years, up from 2.5 percent in 1999 to 6.5 percent last year.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Politicians'
Politicians' behavior From Kompas The behavior of politicians in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly (MPR/DPR) should arouse the nation's grave concern. Almost none of them are of good character, and remain consistent in pursuit of their own interests. The public is, in fact, sick of their conduct. But they always claim to act in the name of the people, from whom their salaries originate.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LAWYER (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x17)
1. LAWYER (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x17) Hiring top lawyers an 'abuse of power' 2. PARTAI (25cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10) Fund for political seminar rejected 3. RUSUN (36cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x36) Free houses for fishermen turn into slum 4. TRANSPORT (40cm) -- 32pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Organda welcomes hike, no hope of better service
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party rejects drugs users as recruits
Party rejects drugs users as recruits JAKARTA: The People's Struggle Party (PPR) rejects new recruits who are in any way involved in drugs, PPR chairman Gustaf Gupe says. Gustaf said on Sunday that even though the party was open to people from all walks of life, including former political prisoners like Gustaf himself, it drew the line when it came to drug users, or people linked to drugs. "Drugs will spoil the image of our party.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI and Brimob clash, three dead in Aceh
TNI and Brimob clash, three dead in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three people died in internal fighting within the Indonesian security forces in Aceh on Saturday as rebel leaders said they would attend fresh rounds of peace talks with the Indonesian government later this month in Switzerland.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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A: JP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo FOR EXPORT: An airplane uploads a shipment at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Many exporters take advantage of express courier services in delivering their goods to overseas buyers although they often complain about the high tariff set by the service providers. B: JP/Usman Murdani PACKAGING: Workers at a courier company in Denpasar, Bali pack goods which will be delivered overseas. Bali is one of the country's major exporters of souvenirs and handicrafts.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Letter to Betawi society
Letter to Betawi society From Bisnis Indonesia The argument that the next governor of Jakarta should come from the native people (Betawi) has become a daily topic among Betawi people. Even the Betawi Consultative Body (Bamus Betawi) as the parent body of Betawi society, through its conference held some time ago, has firmly recommended that the next governor of Jakarta should hail from the Betawi society.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Talks intensify on RI-U.S. military ties
Talks intensify on RI-U.S. military ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Talks that may precede the restoration of full military ties between Indonesia and the United States intensified as the visiting special envoy from U.S. President George W. Bush, stressed the importance of Indonesia improving its security capability. The U.S.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hiring top lawyers an abuse of power, say activists
Hiring top lawyers an abuse of power, say activists Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's decision to hire top-notch lawyers in facing flood victims in next Wednesday's class-action trial at the Central Jakarta District Court has been condemned by activists. Azas Tigor Nainggolan of the Jakarta Social Institute (ISJ), a lawyer who represents the victims, said Saturday that Sutiyoso would have misused his power by paying his lawyers using the 2002 City Budget.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Courier companies forced to raise prices soon
Courier companies forced to raise prices soon The Association of Indonesian Courier Companies (Asperindo) has called for an increase in the tariff of express delivery services in the country following the increases in operating costs. The secretary general of the West Java chapter of the association, Dani Hernawan, said recently that the increase of fuel in January and another rise last week had greatly affected courier companies' operations.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants's savings gone?
Civil servants's savings gone? From Kompas Civil Servants (PNS) are subjected to compulsory housing savings through the monthly salary withholding of Rp 3,000 for group I, Rp 5,000 for group II, Rp 7,000 for group III and Rp 10,000 for group IV. On average, Rp 6,250 is withheld monthly from the salaries of all civil servants in Indonesia. Based on 1995 data, Indonesia's PNS numbers reached 4,044,703 people.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fund for political seminar rejected
Fund for political seminar rejected The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some political parties at the City Council have suggested the elimination of the Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) fund allocated in the 2002 City Budget for a political ethic seminar program. "This program is just like that in the New Order regime. If we are not allowed to manage the fund alone, it's better not to use the fund," councillor Posman Siahaan of the Unity and Justice Party (PKP) said on Friday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/aceh
JP/7/aceh GAM to attend further talks in Geneva The Jakarta Post Jakarta Rebel leaders said on Saturday that they will attend fresh rounds of peace talks with the Indonesian government later this month in Switzerland to try to end separatist fighting in Aceh province. Separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) Spokesman Tgk. Sofyan Ibrahim said his group had been notified by the Henry Dunant Centre, the dialog facilitator, about the plan.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rapid delivery no longer enough for courier services
Rapid delivery no longer enough for courier services I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Growing competition among courier service providers has prompted business players to provide additional services for customers. Fast delivery on its own no longer impresses users. Courier service providers have realized that "express" is not the only term sought by customers, but also logistics, transportation, customs brokerage and inventory management.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Managing zoos
Managing zoos From Media Indonesia I would like to comment on a news story titled Hundreds of animals feel stressful in ten zoos, published in Media Indonesia on March 29. Such a thing should not happen in zoos as it is incompatible with the government regulation No.7/1999 on the preservation of animals and plants. The regulation says that zoos are obliged to give protection and a sense of security to animals in accordance with the health standard for animals. The decree of Forestry Minister No.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/C04
JP/4/C04 COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthy Most people have their own theories about what makes a gym or fitness center special, and most of the theories are correct; It's the pampering, the exercise, the facilities and the equipment. At Klub Borobudur, the staff establish good relationships with members.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vajpayee heads to S'pore, Cambodia to boost ties
Vajpayee heads to S'pore, Cambodia to boost ties Agence France-Presse, New Delhi Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee left on Sunday for Singapore and Cambodia in a trip seen here as a landmark move to bolster India's warming ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping. Senior Indian officials said Vajpayee will hold "substantial talks" with leaders of the two nations during his five-day trip.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kembangan's guitar industry favors quantity
Kembangan's guitar industry favors quantity Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The guitar, perhaps, is the most familiar musical instrument known by most people. But few have any idea where in Indonesia, these popular instruments are made. One of the simplest means of modern music, guitars are produced mainly in a remote village in Kembangan, Sukoharjo in Central Java, some 10 kilometers southwest of Surakarta.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regional leaders misinterpreted
Regional leaders misinterpreted From Koran Tempo The recent rejection of Brig. Gen. Ismeralda Lebang as North Sulawesi's regional police chief candidate, which was voiced by various social groups in Manado, is ironic and will be an offensive precedent in similar cases in other provinces.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy and Saenah
Tommy and Saenah A drama took place in the South Jakarta District Court last Wednesday. Saenah, a simple servant, gave testimony implicating the defendant Hutomo Mandala Putra, and in return received a disguised threat from the youngest son of former president Soeharto. Saenah and another witness, Hetty Siti Hartika, allegedly were coached by Tommy's defense lawyers to portray a scenario that would exonerate Tommy from the charge of masterminding the murder of judge Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ade, Tracy get WHO award
Ade, Tracy get WHO award JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi presented the World Health Organization (WHO) awards on Sunday to national bodybuilding champion Ade Rai and local model Tracy Trinita for encouraging the youth in Indonesian society to live a healthy lifestyle. The awards were presented to Ade and Tracy at the Depok campus of the University of Indonesia (UI), in a ceremony marking the 54th anniversary of World Health Day which falls on April 7.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Out-of-step Myanmar faces ASEAN pressure to change
Out-of-step Myanmar faces ASEAN pressure to change Dominic Whiting, Reuters, Yangon Myanmar's military rulers, marching completely out of step with regional efforts to boost trade and investment, could soon face pressure from Southeast Asian allies to embrace political change, diplomats say.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP sticks to GDP targets
RP sticks to GDP targets MANILA: Philippine economic growth targets are still within range despite rising oil prices sparked by the Middle East crisis, central bank governor Rafael Buenaventura said Sunday. The rise of crude oil prices above US$27 to the barrel could still be absorbed by balancing monetary policy, he told reporters. The country depends on imported oil for about half its energy needs.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. urged to end Israeli attack
U.S. urged to end Israeli attack Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government urged the United States on Sunday to be consistent regarding the current Middle East crisis by forcing Israel to immediately halt its attacks on Palestine. Speaking in a meeting with U.S. trade representative Robert Zoellick on Sunday, Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda insisted that the U.S. take firmer measures in bringing peace back to the Middle East.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice
Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The suspension of the detention of corruption suspect and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung may have been in accordance with the country's laws but has severely offended people's sense of justice.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal radio stations rampant
Illegal radio stations rampant MATARAM: The Indonesian Amateur Radio Operators Organization (Orari) stated on Saturday that Orari's failure to transmit important messages to its members was due to broadcasters operating illegally in Indonesia. Orari headquarters chief Sarwono said that Orari was currently trying to locate people, including its own members, who operate radio frequencies without an official permit.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ZATNI (to come up later)
1. ZATNI (to come up later) IT business, from geeks to hi-tech glory 2. VISH -- 40 pts Bodoni Bold 4/1 End is near for 'free' Internet ============== 4. PHOTO 5. IT-Superhighway
Mon, 08 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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Origin of funds in Akbar case
Origin of funds in Akbar case It was reported by The Jakarta Post that most of the revenue of the State Logistics Agency's (Bulog) comes from rice sales. Well, how is that possible for a country importing rice? Or is it that Indonesia is exporting Indonesian rice so as to have the convenience of importing foreign rice for a select group of people within Bulog at the expenses of the Indonesian farmers?
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Confidence running high ahead of Paris Club
Confidence running high ahead of Paris Club Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confidence is running high as Indonesia gears up to meet the Paris Club over debt talks this week, but some fear the government may be asking too much in its bid to reschedule around US$5.5 billion. Indonesia hopes to defer debt repayments of some $5.5 billion during a meeting with sovereign creditors at the Paris Club this Thursday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Organda welcomes hike, no hope of better service
Organda welcomes hike, no hope of better service Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public transportation owners in the city have been proposing a fare hike, but they are reluctant to improve services to passengers. The poor service is worsened by the fact that the vehicles are also in poor condition.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drunken police officer shoots his superior in Bali
Drunken police officer shoots his superior in Bali I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Bali A drunken member of the Bali Police's elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) caused an embarrassing incident for the local police on Saturday afternoon when he repeatedly fired his assault rifle into the air and later hit a local police chief in the face. Kuta police chief Adj. Comr. M. Anwar was grazed by a bullet fired by the drunken officer as he tried to take him to the police station.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
End is near for 'free' Internet
End is near for 'free' Internet Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta The writing has been on the wall for more than a year now and some still cannot believe, much less accept, the idea. Yahoo.com, the world's number one internet portal, has recently announced that it will begin charging for some of its free web services, in particular e-mail forwarding, and POP3 mail-client access.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/PITA
JP/8/PITA Former PDI Perjuangan leading light establishes own party The Jakarta Post Jakarta Weeks after his resignation from President Megawati Soekarnoputeri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), former legislator Dimyati Hartono established his own political party on Sunday. The new party is to be called the Indonesian Motherland Party (PITA).
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thugs attack shops in Pekanbaru
Thugs attack shops in Pekanbaru PEKANBARU, Riau: Bristling with sharp weapons, dozens of hoodlums ran amok in the Sukaramai shopping center in the Riau capital of Pekanbaru on Saturday, smashing doors and windows in shops. The rampage sparked panic among thousands of visitors who rushed to flee to safer areas outside the plaza. "I got so frightened when I saw people running to escape. I joined them because I thought there was a bomb," Risma, a visitor, said.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Debt restructuring meassure will save Merpati, pilots say
Debt restructuring meassure will save Merpati, pilots say Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pilots at state-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines are calling for the restructuring of the company's debt to reverse a decade-long slump, in the latest move ahead of an imminent management reshuffle at the airline. Chairman of the Merpati Pilot Association (APM), Sardjono Johni said the airline's new management should restructure the company debts. They amount to Rp 1.713 trillion as of Dec.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Philips eyes 10% of RI market
Philips eyes 10% of RI market Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok The Dutch technology giant Philips is targeting to increase its market share in Indonesia's electronics market to 10 percent this year, believing that affluent Indonesians will pay greater attention to its products. The company has almost tripled its market share in the Indonesian market over the past three years, up from 2.5 percent in 1999 to 6.5 percent last year.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts upbeat on rupiah, stocks
Analysts upbeat on rupiah, stocks Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trading in both the rupiah and stocks is expected to be bullish this week amid continuing positive sentiment in the country, according to analysts. Currency and stock analyst Ferry Latuhihin said the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index are likely to continue to benefit from recent positive developments, which have gradually improved investor sentiment toward Indonesia.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction Correction: To our readers outside Jakarta, the date on page 11 of Saturday's edition of The Jakarta Post was printed March 6, 2002. It should have been April 6, 2002. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Failure to queue related to corruption'
'Failure to queue related to corruption' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Queuing and corruption are two different things. But they are closely related. The reluctance to line up in Indonesia provides a fertile breeding ground for corruption, collusion, and nepotism in society, say sociologists.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADB president predicts moderate 2002 rebound for East Asia
ADB president predicts moderate 2002 rebound for East Asia Sarah Stewart, Agence France-Presse, Yangon East Asia is heading for a moderate rebound in 2002 as the global economy improves faster than anticipated after the September 11 attacks, Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Tadao Chino said Saturday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice 2
* Headlines: Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice 2 * Opinion: Immense discipline in neighboring countries 4 * City: Free houses for fishermen turn into slum 6 * Archipelago: Bombers still at large in Poso 7 * National: Air Force ready to take TNI top post 8 * World: South Korea scores diplomatic coup 10 * Business: Legislators want to meddle in privatization plan 11 * Features: The up and down of IT business 15 * Sports: Indonesia gives a point to Lebanon 20
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 x 20
2 x 20 GAM to attend more peace talks in Geneva poso 2 x 23 Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace deal fish 1 x 35 Fishermen wage war against trawlers rice 2 x 27 Lampung faces deficit in rice stocks after recent flooding
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jazz students take Washington stage
Jazz students take Washington stage Katherine Hunt, Reuters, Washington Growing up in Indonesia, watching his father play the bass and alto saxophone in Jakarta's handful of jazz clubs, Nial Djuliarso inherited his father's passion for the uniquely American art form. Now he is in the United States to do what his engineer father did not do -- pursue a life of music. "Indonesia and jazz are two words that don't seem to go together.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. Shipping-Malaysia-Port Malaysian port nabs Evergreen from Singapore JP/cargo Patrick Chalmers Reuters Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, dealing its second big blow in two years to Singaporean rival PSA, has landed a deal with Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen Marine Corp, the two firms said on Wednesday. "Evergreen Marine Corporation and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) signed a terminal service agreement on April 1, 2002," they said in a statement.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Imitation of Life, Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3458771), until April 9. * Painting Untukmu Saudaraku Jakarta, Dinda Cafe Gallery, Taman Semanggi Cafe Area, Blok L-7/8, Jl Jend Sudirman, South Jakarta, until April 25. * Poster, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta, until April 10. * Graphic Design: Signes, by French artists, National Museum, Jl.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 8, 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 8, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Quiz 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 What's in Science 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen wage war against trawlers
Fishermen wage war against trawlers Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Hundreds of fishermen demonstrated in Bandarlampung on Saturday to demand that local authorities crack down on their fellow fishermen using trawlers and dynamite in fishing. They threatened to occupy the provincial legislative council building and the governor's office, should firm action not be taken against the rouge fishermen.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Italy in full strength for wood fair
Italy in full strength for wood fair JAKARTA: Eighteen Italian companies producing woodworking machineries will take part in the Woodworking and Forestry Indonesia 2002 which opens in Jakarta on Wednesday. The Italian Trade Commission's office in Jakarta said the presence of such a large Italian delegation attests to these companies' confidence on Indonesia, both from the perspective of its economy and political stability.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace deal
Bombers still at large in Poso despite peace deal Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Three days after two bombs rocked the once strife-torn town of Poso in Central Sulawesi, no one has been summoned for questioning as a witness or suspect over the blast that has challenged peace there. Neither were any suspects arrested by the authorities after the previous bomb blast on March 20 that damaged the Poso social welfare office on Jl. Pulau Kalimantan.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators still insist on having a say in privatization plan
Legislators still insist on having a say in privatization plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are still insisting on having a say in the government's 2002 privatization program, despite last week's approval by the House of Representatives, signaling fragile support for the vital yet troubled program. Last week the government said it would launch the sale of 25 state companies after securing approval from the House's Commission IX, which oversees financial affairs.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan to cut export target
Pakistan to cut export target ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to cut its export target for the current fiscal year ending in June to US$8.4 billion from an already lowered estimate of $9.2 billion, the Nation newspaper reported on Sunday. It quoted a senior Commerce Ministry official as saying the government now expected exports over the full July-June year of $8.4 billion due to the impact of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cows to replace pigs in Tangerang
Cows to replace pigs in Tangerang TANGERANG: The Tangerang Animal Husbandry Agency has ordered the closure of pig farms in Tanjung Burung area, Teluknaga district following protests by local residents. Head of the agency Didi Aswadi, said on Sunday that the farms should be closed down because its waste polluted the environment, Antara reported. He said that the farmers should open cattle farms instead. The first pig farms started operating in the 1980s and proliferated until the mid-1990s.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Generals touted for blackmailing
Generals touted for blackmailing CIREBON, West Java: Unidentified blackmailers have often used names of police generals in Jakarta and West Java to squeeze hundreds of millions of rupiah from local authorities. The blackmailers' names have often been used when talking on cell phones, including National Police detective chief Insp. Gen. Engkesman Hillep, West Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sudirman Ail, and Cirebon district police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Siswandi.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Forecasts on Paris Club deal mixed
Forecasts on Paris Club deal mixed Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Confidence is running high as Indonesia gears up to meet the Paris Club over debt talks this week, but some fear the government may be asking too much in its bid to reschedule around US$5.5 billion. Indonesia hopes to defer debt payment of some $5.5 billion in a meeting with official creditors at the Paris Club this Thursday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Free houses for fishermen turn into slum
Free houses for fishermen turn into slum Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The idea was to provide decent houses for fishermen living in Ancol subdistrict, North Jakarta. But only two years after the houses were built, the Sungai Tiram housing complex at Marunda subdistrict has turned into a filthy slum. The complex's 206 semi-permanent houses were established in the middle of swamp and household garbage site.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of East Timorese to return home soon
Thousands of East Timorese to return home soon The Jakarta Post, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara More than a thousand East Timorese staying temporarily at refugee camps in Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara, are confirmed to return home to East Timor in response to a call made by presidential candidate Xanana Gusmao here last week.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flaws seen in bill on education
Flaws seen in bill on education Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Educationists are demanding changes in the bill on the national education system currently being deliberated at the House of Representatives because it does not embrace the people's need for better education.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Air Force ready to take TNI top post: Hanafie
Air Force ready to take TNI top post: Hanafie Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air Force Chief Marshall Hanafie Asnan welcomed on Sunday support for the rotation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief post among the Army, Navy and Air Force, but said that he would leave it to the legislators to decide.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sujudi inaugurates COT facility
Sujudi inaugurates COT facility Yogyakarta: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi inaugurated last Saturday Dr. Sardjito Hospital's new integrated Central Operating Theater (COT), the third in the country after Dr. Soetomo Hospital in Surabaya and Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung. Also attending the inauguration ceremony was Austrian Ambassador to Indonesia Bernhard Zimburg, Director of Dr. Sardjito Hospital Sri Endarini, and local government officials and public figures.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGO critics councillors in road repair
NGO critics councillors in road repair BEKASI: A non-governmental organization chairman, Benny Tunggul, criticized some Bekasi councillors -- many of whom have close connections with road contractors -- by accusing them of a conflict of interest and collusion for directly bidding on or lobbying for road repair contracts in the city located east of Jakarta. "It's a shame that councillors have the heart to do that," he said as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
When first come does not mean first served
When first come does not mean first served Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First come, first served, right? In many parts of the world, yes. But not here in Indonesia. Many people want to be the first to be served, but they do not want to queue. And that happens every day, everywhere; at banks, at the railway station, in shopping malls and on the road.