Archive: 9 April 2002
69 articles found
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Habibie to testify against corruption suspect Akbar
Habibie to testify against corruption suspect Akbar Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie is expected on April 8 to testify against corruption suspect and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung, the Central Jakarta District Court announced on Monday. The announcement was made at the third hearing of Akbar, former minister/cabinet secretary under Habibie.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realities James Castle President Jakarta Office American Chamber of Commerce 2. Crime -- Credibility issue for war crimes court 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni Credibility issue for war crimes court Adam Roberts Montague Burton professor of international relations at Oxford University. He is co-editor of Documents on the Laws of War Guardian News Service London 3.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thai woman drug smuggler nabbed at airport
Thai woman drug smuggler nabbed at airport Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Customs and excise officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have managed to foil an attempt to smuggle 400 grams of heroin contained in 45 capsules that had been swallowed by a Thai woman.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Office buildings occupancy rate drops to 30 percent
Office buildings occupancy rate drops to 30 percent Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Occupancy rates of office buildings in the capital have continued to decrease due to the prolonged economic crisis and are now estimated to reach below 30 percent.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbers sentenced to 13 years
Robbers sentenced to 13 years BOGOR: Three defendants in the Rp 1.8 billion (US$180,000) robbery of PT Great River Garment in Cibinong, Bogor, were given sentences of three years to 13 years in jail on Monday. Yustinus Lelatobur, 40, was sentenced to 13 years. Beni, alias Deden Sunarya, 35, was sentenced also to 13 years while Adi Setio Sukamto was sentenced to three years. The three defendants were found guilty of robbery on Jl.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TURTLE: 1 line, 35 counts
1. TURTLE: 1 line, 35 counts Green turtles nearly extinct in C. Sulawesi 2. LEGIAN: 1 line, 28 counts Bali's food industry sees green 3. ORGANIC: 2 lines, 20 counts Organic food is healthy, or just for the wealthy?
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
On RI's response to Israel
On RI's response to Israel Disregarding the risk of drawing the ire of one esteemed letter writer a few weeks back who questioned whether The Jakarta Post's highly acclaimed bar reviewer, Bill Blade, "breakfasts on cliches", I thought it would be good to throw out a few of my own about the response here to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Henry David Thoreau be damned (I think it was he who once said any writer who resorts to a cliche is a failure).
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Int'l Islamic school to open here
Int'l Islamic school to open here JAKARTA: In a bid to boost the quality of Islamic education here, the King Khalid Islamic College (KKIC) in Melbourne, Australia will open a school in Indonesia next year. A business consultant of KKIC, Rustika Thamrin Karim, said on Monday the school offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) degree in awareness of the fact that the education system in Indonesia could not meet the rapid demand for better quality Islamic education.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 8, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,175 25 317,000 Adindo Foresta 60 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 0 1,075,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 -40 763,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 106,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 -25 63,000 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0...
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elementary school students protest swap
Elementary school students protest swap MEDAN: Hundreds of students from six state-owned elementary schools in Medan Maimoon subdistrict held a rally on Monday to protest a land swap involving their school buildings. Accompanied by their parents, the students went to the prosecutor's office in Medan, the municipality's legislative council and the Medan mayoralty office. They asked the mayoralty to cancel the deal and save their school buildings.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Green turtles nearly extinct in C. Sulawesi
Green turtles nearly extinct in C. Sulawesi Badri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Although Indonesia has laws on protecting the environment, it continues to lose its priceless biodiversity because it is largely ignored by crooks and complicit law enforcers. It is not surprising, therefore, that poachers have laid their hands on rare and protected animals, many of which are national treasures, because they fetch a high price at the market.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI may impose Islam-based penal code
RI may impose Islam-based penal code PAMEKASAN: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra says a new penal code based on Islamic law or syariah may be imposed in Indonesia to replace the current Dutch-made code. "The draft (of the new penal code) has been finalized and is awaiting approval from the House of Representatives," he told reporters after attending a seminar in Pamekasan, East Java on Sunday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climate
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climate Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest investor, Japan, renewed calls for the government to improve the investment climate, reiterating that fears of a lack of security, unruly labors and legal uncertainties were preventing the yen from coming here.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel hits the road this week to market US$100m bonds
Telkomsel hits the road this week to market US$100m bonds Agencies, Hong Kong/Jakarta Indonesia's largest mobile phone operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular, or Telkomsel, is hitting the road this week to market US$100 million of five-year bonds via UBS Warburg. Telkomsel is the mobile phone unit of state-owned local call operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, which is also preparing to offer between $100 million and $150 million of bonds via J.P. Morgan in June.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Probe the judges
Probe the judges Judges hearing the corruption case of House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung have done a major disservice, not only to their profession, but also to the reputation of the court as the dispenser of justice. Invoking the discretion permitted under the law, the panel of five judges ordered Akbar's release from detention on Friday, satisfied that the word of his wife Krisnina Maharani was sufficient guarantee that Akbar would not miss a single hearing of his trial.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum
RI, terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum Santi W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta There are many lessons to be learned from the current Middle East crisis and the worldwide tension it is spawning, including the fact that one is permitted to have regrets over mistakes that one has committed. Such as naming Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel project
Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel project Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso admitted on Monday there was an "administrative mistake" in the acquisition of 10.4 hectares of land in the former brothel complex of Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta. The cost of acquiring this land was Rp 83 billion (US$8.3 million). "Yes, there was administrative weakness in this matter.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia says regional rubber fund almost ready
Malaysia says regional rubber fund almost ready Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, the world's third largest rubber grower, is close to launching a $255-million fund with other top producers Thailand and Indonesia to defend prices in the market, a cabinet minister was quoted as saying on Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / .pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 8, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,175 25 317,000 Adindo Foresta 60 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 0 1,075,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 -40 763,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 106,500 Alter Abadi 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 -25 63,000 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0...
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Probe the judges
Probe the judges Judges hearing the corruption case of House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung have done a major disservice, not only to their profession, but also to the reputation of the court as the dispenser of justice. Invoking the discretion permitted under the law, the panel of five judges ordered Akbar's release from detention on Friday, satisfied that the word of his wife Krisnina Maharani was sufficient guarantee that Akbar would not miss a single hearing of his trial.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN
Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The current power shortages plaguing areas outside Java and Bali should end in the next couple of months with the completion of repair work at power-generating units and additional supply from other power producers, a senior official of the state-owned electricity firm PLN said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Team vows to seriously investigate Abepura case
Team vows to seriously investigate Abepura case R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Members of an ad hoc team assured Papuans on Monday that they were serious in investigating the Abepura incident, which resulted in the death of two proindependence students and two policemen in December, 2000. "We are not playing a game in the investigation into the case.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cathay adds Jakarta flights
Cathay adds Jakarta flights HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it would reinstate some flights to North America and Indonesia that were cut back in response to the Sept. 11 terror attacks that devastated the airline industry. Cathay said its flights between Hong Kong and Los Angeles will increase from seven to 10 a week as of June 1, while it will add three more flights to Vancouver, for 14 per week.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
India and Singapore agree to explore free-trade deal
India and Singapore agree to explore free-trade deal Associated Press, Singapore Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his Singaporean counterpart discussed strengthening economic ties and agreed to study the possibility of a free-trade deal, officials said Monday. Vajpayee met Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong on the second of a three-day official visit to the Southeast Asian city- state.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Occupancy rate of office building drops to 20-30 percent
Occupancy rate of office building drops to 20-30 percent Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Occupancy rates of office buildings in the capital have continued to decrease due to the prolonged economic crisis and are now estimated to reach below 30 percent.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Death of Pol Pot lieutenant questioned
Death of Pol Pot lieutenant questioned CAMBODIA: The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DCCAM) expressed fresh suspicion on Monday over the death of Pol Pot's lieutenant Son Sen, the Khmer Rouge minister of defense, raising new doubts of his whereabouts. "I do not think Son Sen is dead yet," the director of the DCCAM, Youk Chhang, told a roundtable discussion organized by Cambodian journalists on Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bowling not for Asian Games: PBI
Bowling not for Asian Games: PBI Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National ten-pin bowlers have to bury their dreams of participating at the Busan 2002 Asian Games as the Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI) has decided not to send them, but opted for internal development instead. "We took the decision after thorough deliberation. Our bowlers have yet to compete with even those from neighboring Malaysia and Singapore," PBI chairman Maxi Gunawan told reporters on Sunday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin recovering from ear infection
Thaksin recovering from ear infection THAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, recovering from an ear infection, has canceled all official engagements and will stay at home to be away from noise for one week, the government said on Monday Thaksin was discharged late on Sunday from the Rama IX Hospital where he was admitted last Wednesday for treatment of an infection of the inner ear. His doctors said it was caused by overwork and frequent flying in noisy military planes.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Santi -- Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum
1. Santi -- Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum Santi W.E. Soekanto Journalist Jakarta 2. Asia -- Terrorism: Can S-E Asia be safe again? 2 x 32 36pt Bodoni With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast Asia be safe again? Lee Kim Chew The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies up late, rupiah near 6-month high
Asian monies up late, rupiah near 6-month high Alan Yonan Yr, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were stronger Monday with the rupiah continuing to hover near a six-month high as investors bet Indonesia's creditors will agree to lenient terms this week for the country's debt rescheduling. The Singapore dollar, South Korean won and New Taiwan tracked a stronger yen, while financial markets in Thailand and the Philippines were closed for public holidays.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
FPI begins jihad committee
FPI begins jihad committee JAKARTA: The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) began forming a Jihad committee for the Freedom of Al-Aqsa and Palestine on Monday at its headquarter on Jl. Petamburan III, Central Jakarta. The committee is aimed at gathering soldiers and funds to help Palestinians in fighting Israeli soldiers. FPI chief of staff Reza Pahlevi said some 8,500 men had volunteered since the opening of the registration on April 3.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast Asia be safe again?
With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast Asia be safe again? Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, by shutting down madrasahs, or religious schools, in his campaign against Islamic militants and expelling thousands of unregistered foreign students, is, in effect, re-exporting an irksome problem.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realities
Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realities James Castle, President Jakarta Office American Chamber of Commerce A fundamental diplomatic realignment is underway in the region. Whether by accident or design, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's just concluded tour of China, India and Korea is a profound reflection of this reality. The war on terrorism is merely a sideshow. It would be a serious mistake for Indonesia's friends to make it the cornerstone of their bilateral relations.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
New airlines: How long will they survive...?
New airlines: How long will they survive...? Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's air transportation industry made headlines with the announcement that several new air carriers had been established, despite the country's lingering economic woes.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop the violence
Stop the violence From Republika The people of Indonesia are increasingly saddened to see the problems that have beset their country. The mass media report daily on the nation's disintegration, conflicts among the political elite, pornography, drugs and murders. Some time ago, a grandmother was murdered by her grandchild because she had warned the latter about the dangers of casual sex. How much longer will the nation's children use violence as a shortcut to solve their problems?
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN takes another baby step towards economic integration
ASEAN takes another baby step towards economic integration Dow Jones, Yangon Southeast Asia's finance ministers on Saturday signed an accord to liberalize trade and investment in financial services, taking another small step towards their goal of closer regional economic integration. Many observers say the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), need to break down trade barriers and increase cooperation if they are to maintain strong economic growth.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Observers deplore Akbar's release
Observers deplore Akbar's release The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers and legal experts said the Central Jakarta District Court made a hasty decision in suspending the detention of Akbar Tandjung, a codefendant in the Rp 40 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) graft case. Noted lawyer Mohamad Assegaf said the judges were unaware of the lack of sanctions for the guarantors of Akbar's release should the House of Representatives Speaker violate the terms of the detention suspension.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt hints at 'security approach in Aceh'
Govt hints at 'security approach in Aceh' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has hinted at pursuing a security-minded approach, instead of dialog, in dealing with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), despite the increasing death toll from military operations in the troubled province.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to evaluate decree on workers
Pertamina to evaluate decree on workers Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that he had instructed the state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina to review a ministerial decree allowing oil and gas firms to hire temporary workers and keep them on the payroll indefinitely. Purnomo said Monday that the results would become input for the basis on which the government would decide on whether to revoke or revise the decree.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods hit parts of Jakarta, Cipulir worst-hit area
Floods hit parts of Jakarta, Cipulir worst-hit area Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rain that fell for several hours on Sunday night resulted in the Pesangrahan river overflowing its banks, causing floods in some areas of South Jakarta in the morning. One of the worst affected areas was Cipulir, where the floodwaters reached up to one meter in depth. Part of Jl.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police beat up PDIP protesters in Surabaya
Police beat up PDIP protesters in Surabaya Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internal disputes within the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) took on a new dimension on Monday when PDI Perjuangan members protesting against Surabaya branch office party head, M. Basuki, were beaten up by police for forcing their way into the Surabaya Legislature building on Jl. Yos. Sudarso.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF sees no obstacle at Paris Club
IMF sees no obstacle at Paris Club Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seemingly satisfied with the country's economic reform programs, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said there would be no specific obstacles for the government in seeking a debt rescheduling facility at this week's Paris Club meeting. Nevertheless, IMF representative in Jakarta David C.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO ignores court decision
AGO ignores court decision We deplore the questionable legal stance of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for its deliberate ignorance to acknowledge who are really the former shareholders of the now defunct Bank Surya who should be held accountable for the emergency liquidity credit the bank got from Bank Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
New corruption investigation
New corruption investigation JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is investigating an alleged corruption case at the Ministry of Health that has caused losses to the state of up to Rp 7.3 billion. Two officials at the Ministry -- Raizekki and Suharyono Saleh -- have been named as suspects in the case, which revolves around the tender for the purchase of 788 fogging machines at the Ministry's Directorate General for Communicable Diseases.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
President orders probe into Ambon bomb blast
President orders probe into Ambon bomb blast Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered a thorough investigation into the latest bloodshed in Ambon on Monday, along with stern measures against those found to be behind the violence.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all charges
Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all charges I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Apparently disregarding the public's desire to see justice done, the Denpasar District Court acquitted on Monday former Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka of all power abuse and corruption charges, which involved allegations of a misuse of Rp 2.3 billion.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt policy to scrap VAT on books 'trifling'
Govt policy to scrap VAT on books 'trifling' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to scrap the 10-percent value-added tax (VAT) for books on religion, education and holy books, both imported and locally-printed, is a welcome development but insufficient to stimulate reading habits among Indonesians.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs public campaign on queuing
Indonesia needs public campaign on queuing Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chronic traffic congestion that occurs in the capital every day is caused not only by the great number of vehicles on the road or the inadequate roads, but also because of people's attitude. Traffic jams often worsen because of motorists' selfish desire to get there first. Instead of inching along patiently they would make every effort to get ahead of the other vehicles.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parts of Jakarta will be dark
Parts of Jakarta will be dark JAKARTA: The Tangerang and Jakarta branch of state electric company PT PLN is planning to effect power cuts in several areas of Greater Jakarta for the remainder of this whole due to maintenance and network expansion work.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Govt hints at 'security approach' in Aceh 2
* Headlines: Govt hints at 'security approach' in Aceh 2 * Opinion: Jakarta dances to beat of U.S. drum on terrorism 4 * City: Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel project 6 * Archipelago: Islamic state aspirants nabbed in Bandung 7 * National: Observers deplore Akbar's release 8 * World: Afghan minister escapes assassination bid 9 * Business: IMF sees no obstacle at Paris Club 11 * Features: In memory of modern fine art pioneer Redha 16 * Sports: Spanish clubs face tough task 20
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan's business interests
Japan's business interests The visit here last week of the leaders of Japan's most powerful business lobby, the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), though part of an ASEAN tour, is nevertheless quite significant, seen from the perspective of bilateral economic ties, notably Japanese investor interests in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. OKA: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. OKA: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all charges 2. NII: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 17 suspected NII members detained in Bandung JP/7/NII 17 suspected members of NII detained in Bandung 3. PDIP: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 42 Police beat up PDIP protesters in Surabaya 4. ABEPURA: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 22 Team vows to seriously investigate Abepura tragedy
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
17 suspected members of NII detained in Bandung
17 suspected members of NII detained in Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Regional Police have arrested at least 17 suspected members of Negara Islam Indonesia Region-9 (NII KW-9), which is said to have planned to establish an Islamic state in the country. Central Bandung Police precinct chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Irianto said here on Monday that they were arrested last Sunday in Jl. Sukarajin III No.18 in Central Bandung at 7:30 p.m.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police turn to Mega on FBR chief
Police turn to Mega on FBR chief JAKARTA: City Police officials have submitted a letter, requesting President Megawati Soekarnoputri to allow for an investigation of Al Fadloli El Muhir, a Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) member and also the chairman of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), which has been accused of misconduct of late. "We sent the letter today to enable us investigate Fadloli after having questioned seven FBR members last week," said the City Police spokesman, Sr. Comr.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police seize 8,400 ecstasy pills
Police seize 8,400 ecstasy pills National Police detectives have arrested the owner of a clandestine drug laboratory which manufactured ecstasy pills by the thousand on Jl. KH. Hasyim Ashari No. 29, KM 1, Cipondoh, Tangerang. The suspect, whom police identified as Ang Kiem Soei alias Anche Tahir alias Kim Ho, 31, was arrested on Sunday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chucri grateful for 'western' face
Chucri grateful for 'western' face Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya American-based Lebanese tennis player Patrick Chucri, who gave Lebanon the only point in its Davis Cup tie against Indonesia over the weekend, said he was not targeted for abuse as he did not have a stereotypical Arab appearance, especially after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Visiting' your bank with your own cellular phone
'Visiting' your bank with your own cellular phone Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor, Jakarta Every bit of news on Bank Central Asia (BCA) always draws public attention. Not because of its political nuance, but more due to the fact that many people depend on this bank.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN
Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current power shortages plaguing areas outside Java and Bali should end in the next couple of months with the completion of repair work at power-generating units and additional supply from other power producers, a senior official of the state-owned electricity firm PLN said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Scholars join opposition to constitutional amendment
Scholars join opposition to constitutional amendment Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of scholars have urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to stop the current process of constitutional amendment, arguing that the series of amendments implemented by the ad hoc committee for amendment of the Constitution (PAH I) had been out of proportion.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
In memory of modern fine art pioneer
In memory of modern fine art pioneer Matdon, Contributor, Bandung A solo exhibition titled In Memory of Redha Sorana Sunarko's Art Journey is on at Jakarta's National Gallery until April 13, 2002. It is held in observance of the artist's death on March 9, 2001. This exhibition is on because Redha was an icon who will never be forgotten in the art world. Redha was among the pioneers of Indonesia's modern visual art movement.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April.8
Rupiah Rates April.8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climate
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climate Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest investor, Japan, renewed calls for the government to improve the investment climate, reiterating that fears of a lack of security, unruly labors and legal uncertainties were preventing the yen from coming here.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
French consortium wins Vietnam contract
French consortium wins Vietnam contract HANOI: A consortium led by France's Technip-Coflexip has won a US$700-$800 million contract to build Vietnam's first oil refinery, state-owned PetroVietnam said Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods damage bridge in Sulawesi
Floods damage bridge in Sulawesi After days of rain, floods have cut roads linking South and Central Sulawesi. The chief of South Sulawesi's Regional Infrastructure Agency, Bachtiar Rasul, told The Jakarta Post flooding had caused the 240-meter Sempaga bridge, on the border between the two provinces, to subside and had weakened its foundation. "It's very dangerous to cross the bridge.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alwi denies exodus from PKB
Alwi denies exodus from PKB JAKARTA: Alwi Shihab, chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), rejected a media report that several influential Muslim clerics in Banyuwangi, East Java, had threatened to quit the party. "So far, they have not officially left the party. The threats were made after a misunderstanding, where they thought that their dissatisfaction had been ignored by the central board of the party," Alwi said, as quoted by Antara on Monday.