Archive: 1 May 2002
73 articles found
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farallon sees no quick fix for bonds
Farallon sees no quick fix for bonds BCA's new owners see no quick fix for bonds 2. Susul 2 X 20 RI sand ruling sets back SembCorp Industries unit 3. OIL 1 X 42 Saudi, Mexico, Venezuela meet on oil cuts
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officers' detention extended
Officers' detention extended JAKARTA: Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Commander Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaini has approved the 30-day extension of detention of three officers alleged to have killed Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay. The officers, who comprise a lieutenant colonel, a major and a captain, have been in the custody of the Military Police since April 10. They face a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farallon sees no quick fix for bonds
Farallon sees no quick fix for bonds Leigh Murray, Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Bank Central Asia's new foreign owner says it will take up to five years to reduce its dependence on bonds which the Indonesian government pumped into the bank to save it from collapse after the 1997 economic crisis. Farallon Capital - a U.S.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt promotes low-cost apartments
Govt promotes low-cost apartments SURABAYA: Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno called on developers on Tuesday to build more low-cost apartments for the poor. In his address to participants of East Java's Real Estate Developers Association (REI) congress, Soenarno said the time was ripe for the nation to start living in apartments due to the limited supply of land and lack of order in land administration.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan pledges expulsion of guilty members
PDI Perjuangan pledges expulsion of guilty members Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has pledged to expel any members found using banned substances or engaging in immoral acts, as it seeks to take the moral lead in combating drug abuse in the country.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hospital exonerated in malpractice lawsuit
Hospital exonerated in malpractice lawsuit Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court ruled in favor of Medistra Hospital on Tuesday in a malpractice suit filed by a dentist who lost the sight in one eye after surgery to remove a tumor at the hospital last year. Lawyers to plaintiff Nelly Andri K. failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove her case against the accused, comprising the hospital, Dr. Linda Rachmat, Dr. Nicolaas C. Budhiparama and Dr.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan shifts stance, backs Mega's E. Timor visit
PDI Perjuangan shifts stance, backs Mega's E. Timor visit Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri flexed her muscles as chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Tuesday, urging party leaders to support her plan to attend the official declaration of East Timor's independence on May 20.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Key witness in Bulog case admits document forgery
Key witness in Bulog case admits document forgery Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A key witness in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) corruption case admitted on Tuesday that he had falsified documents about the use of Rp 40 billion (US$4.09 million) that he received from former Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East
U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East Egypt continues to be among the countries trying to bring peace in the Middle East. Its Ambassador to Indonesia, Ezzat Saad, talked to The Jakarta Post's Claire Harvey, about his country's stance on Palestine. The following is the excerpt of the interview. Question: What is Egypt's opinion of the short-term prospects for peace in the Middle East?
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indra in AMI-Sharp Award team
Indra in AMI-Sharp Award team JAKARTA: Jazz musician Indra Lesmana and pop singer Adi Kla have been appointed as members of a team in charge of establishing categories of the music genres to vye for the upcoming AMI-Sharp Awards. The artists will determine the six categories of music up for grabs at the prestigious awards on Sept. 6, 2006. AMI (Indonesian Music Award) chairman Dimas Wahab said on Tuesday that Indra and Adi were well-versed in categorization.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anniswati Cup to prepare women's chess players for 2003 SEA Games
Anniswati Cup to prepare women's chess players for 2003 SEA Games Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Worried about its medal prospects in the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Indonesia is set to launch the Anniswati Cup, an open chess tournament for women, at the end of this month. The tournament will be arranged in three series, with contests being staged in both the classical and rapid chess games.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials failing to submit wealth reports warned
Officials failing to submit wealth reports warned Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave the nod on Tuesday to a proposal tabled by the chief of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) to dismiss government officials and legislators who still refuse to submit a wealth report. According to commission head Yusuf Syakir, only 1,348 of a total of about 14,000 legislators nationwide have declared their wealth so far.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gang of thieves uncovered
Gang of thieves uncovered MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police in North Sumatra arrested on Monday two soldiers and a policeman for selling stolen motorcycles in the neighboring province of Aceh. The two soldiers were identified by their initials, FR, alias As, and Pon. The policeman, a chief sergeant, was identified as RDB. The three suspects were arrested after Medan Police broke up a gang specializing in motorcycle thefts on Sunday.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military says no to civilian governor
Military says no to civilian governor Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors close to the Indonesian Military (TNI) rejected on Tuesday a pledge from the largest faction on the City Council, the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), that the next Jakarta governor would be a civilian.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands to demonstrate for Riau islands province
Thousands to demonstrate for Riau islands province The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Social and economic activities in four islands in Riau is expected to lay down on Thursday when thousands of people take to the streets in the biggest rallies ever, to demand for a separate province.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bridge in southeast Madagascar dynamited:A bridge has been blown
Bridge in southeast Madagascar dynamited:A bridge has been blown up on a vital road link between the Madagascan capital Antananarivo and the southeastern coast, police said on Tuesday. The bridge is the fifth to be blown up since backers of long-time ruler Didier Ratsiraka began sabotaging bridges and setting up roadblocks in a bid to starve the capital of vital goods, after his election rival Marc Ravalomanana declared himself president in February.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia Israel has shown great cruelty toward Palestinians under the guise of combating terrorism, by arguing that Palestinians have launched suicide bombings. However, Israeli solders raided and devastated Palestinian settlement sites occupied by innocent families, instead of capturing or shooting those suspected of being involved in the suicide bombings.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia's authorities prepare for May Day protests
Asia's authorities prepare for May Day protests Eric Van Zant, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong, China Fear of globalization among Asia's recession-weary workers could fire up traditional May Day protests on Wednesday, with security forces across the region taking no chances.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Application for name change From Kompas Born and bred in Indonesia, I am an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent. On Oct. 10, 1992 I filed an application to change my name into an Indonesian one. My name change was published in State Gazette No. 55 dated July 9, 1993, which was then corrected in State Gazette No. 83 dated Oct. 18, 1994.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to issue policy to protect steel industry
Government to issue policy to protect steel industry Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is mulling various options for protecting the local steel industry against cheaper imported products, and a decision is expected within a few days, according to a top industry executive. The president of state-owned steelmaker PT Krakatau Steel, Sutrisno, said on Tuesday that the options being considered included higher import tariffs, surcharges and other forms of protection.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police kill 4 guerillas, foil rebel plot in RP
Police kill 4 guerillas, foil rebel plot in RP Reuters, General Santos, Philippines Philippine police shot dead four suspected Moro guerrillas on Tuesday and said they had foiled another rebel plot to attack the southern Christian city of General Santos. The guerrillas were riding in two speedboats and trying to land on the eastern coast of General Santos before dawn when police confronted them, triggering a 30-minute clash.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bakar: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Bakar: 8 x 4 lines: One killed, 45 houses burned down in Aceh 2. Kepri: 20 x 2 lines Thousands to demonstrate for Riau islands province 3. Drug: 24 x 2 lines PDI Perjuangan pledges expulsion of guilty members 4. Walikota: 16 x 2 lines Mayor held as suspect in graft scandal
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega orders probe into Ambon attack
Mega orders probe into Ambon attack The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed Maluku authorities to make a thorough investigation into the deadly attack on Soya village and to take tough action against those involved in the violence that has derailed the two-month-old Malino peace agreement.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI lifters bag six Asian medals
RI lifters bag six Asian medals JAKARTA: Indonesia's three men's and three women's lifters brought home six bronze medals from the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships at Khongkaen City, Thailand. The event was held from April 22 to April 28 and featured 174 athletes from 25 countries. Irwan Sugiarto won one bronze in the men's 62-kilogram division, Beti Feriyani secured two bronzes in the women's 58- kilogram division and Ferry Lestari took three bronzes in the women's 69-kilogram division.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 33b needed to close brothel
Rp 33b needed to close brothel JAKARTA: The city administration announced on Tuesday that it would need Rp 33 billion (US$3.3 million) for the acquisition of 1.6 hectares of land occupied by the illegal Boker brothel in Ciracas, East Jakarta, which would be closed on public demand. "We hope that the land acquisition can start in the middle of this year," East Jakarta Mayoralty Secretary Ismet S. Hasan said after a hearing with the City Council Commission E for Social Welfare Affairs.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogya sultan awarded title
Yogya sultan awarded title PADANG, West Sumatra: Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, who also serves as the governor of Yogyakarta, and his wife Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas were accorded titles by West Sumatra's traditional community. The presentation of the titles took place during a ceremony on Monday at the Rajo Palace in Pagaruyung, about 106 kilometers north of Padang, the capital of West Sumatra.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI approves joint probe into Ginandjar
TNI approves joint probe into Ginandjar One of the fattest cats suspected of corruption has taken another hit as the legal noose tightens once again around one of Golkar's top leaders and current Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ginandjar Kartasasmita.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officers' detention extended
Officers' detention extended JAKARTA: Army's Special Force (Kopassus) Commander Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaini has approved the 30-day extension of detention of three officers alleged to have killed Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay. The officers, who comprise a lieutenant colonel, a major and a captain, have been in the custody of the Military Police since April 10. They face a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Golkar asks legislators to honor replecement deal
Golkar asks legislators to honor replecement deal Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party's board of executives appealed to party legislators who face mid-term substitutions to soon vacate their posts for their successors for the sake of party unity. "We ask them to comply with the agreement they have signed," Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday, but fell short of revealing punitive measures against the defiant legislators.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor unions od state firms support privatization
Labor unions od state firms support privatization Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Federation of State-Owned Enterprise Labor Unions (FSP- BUMN) said it would support the government's crucial privatization program, as long as it was carried out in a transparent way. Some 15 representatives of FSP-BUMN met on Tuesday with State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi at the latter's office. The federation groups labor unions from 120 state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Television channels have vast space for more than mindless shows
Television channels have vast space for more than mindless shows Simon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa, High School, Kotamodern, Tangerang, Banten Recently the number of network television channels available in Indonesia has increased and so, for the viewing public, it would seem that there is more choice available for viewing pleasure. However, is quantity exceeding quality?
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some clear thinking on drugs
Some clear thinking on drugs From Pelita I wonder why the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) gave its officials urine tests? Did they do it just because the government is currently cracking down on drugs, or did they have other objectives, such as to win the people's sympathy? I think the urine tests will be ineffective and, perhaps, a useless waste of money. It costs about Rp 350,000 for one test, and then there is not likely to be any follow-up.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laksamana appoints new IBRA deputies
Laksamana appoints new IBRA deputies Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has named three new deputy chairmen at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of a major shake-up in the high profile agency. IBRA spokesman Suryo Susilo confirmed on Tuesday the appointments with the official swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Are instructions to take strict measures effective?
Are instructions to take strict measures effective? Each outbreak of violence in Ambon is always followed by an instruction from Jakarta to take strict measures against those responsible. Jakarta called for strict measures after a bomb blast at a shopping mall in Ambon and the burning of the Maluku governor's office on April 3, 2002. Instructions from the authorities in Jakarta and the civil emergency authority in Ambon were not effective.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina delays new fuel price statement
Pertamina delays new fuel price statement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina delayed on Tuesday announcing the new fuel prices for the month of May as labor groups are preparing for a massive rally. Company spokesman Adiatma Sardjito said that until late in the day the government had not yet given the green light for Pertamina to publish the new price list. He could not say why. Pertamina was supposed to make the announcement on Tuesday. Since Jan.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Mendoan', Purwokerto's trademark fare
'Mendoan', Purwokerto's trademark fare Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Purwokerto, the capital of Banyumas regency in Central Java, is known as the kripik town thanks to the popularity of local delicacies, tempe kripik and mendoan. Both are made of tempeh (fermented soybeans) but are fried in different ways.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sutiyoso? I don't think I like him'
'Sutiyoso? I don't think I like him' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's five-year term will end in October. Despite widespread criticism of his failure to handle various urban problems, including garbage disposal, flood control and the practice of corruption, collusion and nepotism, Sutiyoso survived last week's accountability speech. This gives him a chance to be nominated for a second term.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop polemic on review to constitution: Megawati
Stop polemic on review to constitution: Megawati The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has instructed her party executives to stop arguing over the amendment to the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gang of thieves uncovered
Gang of thieves uncovered MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police in North Sumatra have arrested two military personnel and a policeman accused of selling stolen motorcycles to the neighboring province of Aceh. The two soldiers were identified only by their initials FR, alias As, and Pon, while the policeman in question was a chief sergeant, named only as RDB. The three suspects were arrested on Monday after Medan Police uncovered a gang specializing in motorcycle thefts in the city on Sunday.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Reconciliation: Not just ending the violence Ignas Kleden Sociologist The Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta 2. Simon -- Television channels should educate as well as entertain 2 x 32 36pt Bodoni Television channels have vast space for more than mindless shows or Television stations could broadcast a lot more than just mindless shows Simon Marcus Gower Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Kotamodern Tangerang, Banten
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
APP chief financial officer quits
APP chief financial officer quits SINGAPORE: Embattled Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) said on Tuesday its chief financial officer and executive director Hendrik Tee had resigned. The firm said in a statement Hiroshi Tadano, a former banker with The Sumitomo Bank Ltd and PT Bank Internasional Indonesia, would succeed Tee from May.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI sand ruling set back SembCorp Industries unit
RI sand ruling set back SembCorp Industries unit Dow Jones, Singapore A suspension of a key supply contract from Indonesia will likely result in SembCorp Industries Ltd.'s engineering and construction unit missing earnings growth targets, a top executive told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom denies charges of unfairness towards ISPs
Telkom denies charges of unfairness towards ISPs Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom denied on Tuesday charges that it had created an unfair policy that hurt many Internet service providers in the country but helped boost its own ISP business, TelkomNet Instan.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
BPN, where are my documents?
BPN, where are my documents? I am still waiting for the National Land Agency (BPN) to respond to my application for a land title two years ago. This has caused me some concern. BPN notified some landowners in Depok, West Java, that their land could be certified, which made us very happy. However, not all the applications could be realized and we were advised to retrieve our documents.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers plan massive rally on May Day
Workers plan massive rally on May Day Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the absence of another rally of protest on the fuel hike -- as the government had planned to announce earlier -- Jakartans will still have to deal with traffic congestion on the main streets on Wednesday as around 10,000 laborers and students will stage a rally to commemorate World Labor Day -- or May Day -- on May 1.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three witnesses in rights trial drop testimony
Three witnesses in rights trial drop testimony Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The landmark human rights tribunal took a new twist on Tuesday when three witnesses who had testified against four military officers and a police officer accused of the 1999 mass killing in Suai, East Timor withdrew their statements. Former Suai deputy police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Jehezkiel Bere, former subdistrict police chief in Suai Brig.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
NZ Embassy responds
NZ Embassy responds I write in response to a letter written by Aji Saptaji published in The Jakarta Post on April 29, 2002. All applications for New Zealand visas are carefully considered and decisions are made on the basis of each applicant's unique circumstances and the documentation submitted in support of their application. Decisions to decline visa applications are not taken lightly and are made only when there are good reasons to do so.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some clear thinking on drugs
Some clear thinking on drugs From Pelita I wonder why the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) gave its officials urine tests? Did they do it just because the government is currently cracking down on drugs, or did they have other objectives, such as to win the people's sympathy? I think the urine tests will be ineffective and, perhaps, a useless waste of money. It costs about Rp 350,000 for one test, and then there is not likely to be any follow-up.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Love makes boy crazy
Love makes boy crazy YOGYAKARTA: A drunken boy rushed into the teachers' lounge of a high school in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, and injured the school's principal and a student with a knife. The deputy chief of the Depok Police, Second Insp. Firman, said the 16-year-old boy, Abdul Rahman, entered the school in search of 17-year-old Ari Rudianto, whom he accused of grabbing his girlfriend Sri Utami. Ari is a student at the school, where Sri is his classmate.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teachers told to upload idealism
Teachers told to upload idealism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar criticized the country's teachers on Tuesday for demanding that the government issue rulings that would help improve their welfare. Speaking at a seminar marking the launching of a national campaign titled Education for All here on Tuesday, Malik said being a teacher was a calling that required dedication and sacrifice.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dita fight for exploited workers
Dita fight for exploited workers A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coercion, intimidation, torture and poverty in this "era of freedom" still haunt the life of workers, and also the thoughts of labor champion Dita Indah Sari. The reform era had merely succeeded in creating a pseudo- improvement in the situation of local workers rather than any genuine improvement in their welfare. Freedom of expression remained a right on paper only. In practice, workers were still intimidated and coerced.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031- 5615246), May 27 to June 3. Performance * Jazz Concert by Gunter Adlerq, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel. 031-5454333), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 25. Films * The Kit Kat British Film Festival at Mitra 21, May 3 - 5.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suwisma likely to keep Pertina chairmanship
Suwisma likely to keep Pertina chairmanship Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertini) is likely to remain under the leadership of Sang Nyoman Suwisma, the incumbent chairman, for the next four years as the two-star general is to run for reelection during the next association's congress. Previously, there had been some confusion over the issue of the chairmanship ahead of the two-day congress, which will begin at the Hotel Indonesia on Friday.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Setting the course for reform in national education
Setting the course for reform in national education The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Of the many fields the nation needs to reform, education is one of the most urgent. Few, however, have clear answers when asked over the course of its reforms, experts said. They blamed national education goals that lacked focus and haphazard reform efforts for this.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vendors object to evictions
Vendors object to evictions JAKARTA: Street vendors in front of the British Embassy on Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin, SH in Central Jakarta expressed their skepticism on Tuesday about the Menteng district's plan to evict them. One of the 12 vendors operating in the area said he had been evicted five times previously, and was always able to reopen his business.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australian journalist robbed
Australian journalist robbed JAKARTA: Australian journalist Claire Harvey was robbed on Tuesday afternoon near the office of TEMPO weekly on Jl. Proklamasi in Central Jakarta. Harvey got out of a taxi and was about 20 meters from the TEMPO office when she was approached by two men at about 1:50 p.m. One of the men grabbed her purse while the other threatened her with a knife. "I was so stunned that I am unaware of how it happened," Harvey told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
One killed, 45 houses burned down in Aceh
One killed, 45 houses burned down in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh One person was shot dead and 45 houses were burned down during a clash between Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrillas and dozens of security personnel in Buket Makarti village, Tanah Luas, North Aceh, on Tuesday, just a week before peace talks are to take place in Geneva on May 8 and May 9.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Defend migrant workers
Defend migrant workers From Pelita When the Singaporean government banned Muslim students from wearing head scarves, Indonesia's Muslim activists and mass organizations reacted strongly to this matter. They did likewise when Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew accused our country of being a den of terrorists.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupuah) on April 30, 2002: --------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa 250 -30 20,000 Ades Alfindo 1,275 25 187,500 Adindo Foresta 65 5 225,000 AGIS 135 0 165,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 350 20 13,000 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 0 573,500 Alter Abadi 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 14,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 775 -200 416,500 Aneka...
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* Headlines: Witness in Bulog case admits forging documents 2
* Headlines: Witness in Bulog case admits forging documents 2 * National: Teachers told to hold idealism 4 * Archipelago: One killed, 45 houses burned down in Aceh 5 * Opinion: U.S. credibility at stake in Middle East 7 * City: Military says no to civilian governor8 * Sports: Arsenal on threshold of Premiership title 10 * World: Musharraf set for victory in referendum 11 * Business: Laksamana appoints three new IBRA deputies13 * Features: 'Mendoan', Purwokerto's trademark fare 19
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mayor held as suspect in graft scandal
Mayor held as suspect in graft scandal Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The local prosecutor's office said on Tuesday it has named the mayor of Pematangsiantar in North Sumatra as a suspect in a Rp 700 million corruption scam. Marin Purba is charged with marking up the fund for the development project of 346 makeshift kiosks for traders whose shops at the Horas traditional market were gutted by fire in February.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana posts higher net profit
Ramayana posts higher net profit JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian retailer PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa said on Tuesday its net profit rose 24.4 percent to Rp 320.08 billion (US$34.41 million) in 2001, due to higher revenues. The net profit figure was slightly below the company's own forecast of Rp 323 billion, but gross profit margin improved slightly to 26.86 percent in 2001, from 25.93 percent the previous year. Ramayana rose Rp 75, or two percent to 3,700 in early trade on the earnings news.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI moves up on list of competitive nations
RI moves up on list of competitive nations Associated Press, Lausanne, Switzerland Indonesia inched up to the 47th spot this year from the 49th position in 2001 on the list of the world's most competitive nations, which is published by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development. The country ranked 44th in 2000.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, May 1, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, May 1, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 News 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bribery among
Bribery among law enforcers From Media Indonesia Media Indonesia of April 26, 2002, reported that the Honorary Council for the Indonesian Lawyers Working Committee (KKAI) would examine Elza Syarief on bribery charges. This plan should be given a thumbs-up by the country's people as KKAI has been proactive in responding to issues now widely spread within the community. People will surely wait for the result of Elza's examination by lawyers with a level of integrity equal to that of Bang Buyung.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Surabaya Post' calls it a day, prompts rally against owner
'Surabaya Post' calls it a day, prompts rally against owner Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The nation's prolonged economic crisis has claimed a new victim in the publishing industry amid the freedom of expression the national media has been enjoying for the past four years. The Surabaya Post evening daily based in Surabaya, East Java, sadly announced on Tuesday that it would temporarily cease publication due to financial problems blamed on the company's mismanagement.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. IBRA (4x14)
1. IBRA (4x14) Laksamana appoints three new IBRA deputies 2. FARM (2x25) Tariff hike on farm output not effective: Experts 3. Steel (2x26) Govt to issue policy to protect steel industry
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unions unable to improve workers' welfare
Unions unable to improve workers' welfare A'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Judge Suprapto handed down a verdict of two months and 14 days to a young labor activist in Tangerang for stealing a pair of reject sandals from the factory where he worked. Despite the verdict, delivered early this year, Hamdani bin Ijin maintained that he did not steal the reject sandals from PT Osaga Mas Utama in Tangerang.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI inches higher on list of competitive nations
RI inches higher on list of competitive nations Associated Press Lausanne, Switzerland Indonesia inched up to the 47th spot this year from the 49th position in 2001 on the list of the world's most competitive nations, which is published by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development. The country ranked 44th in 2000.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maid or criminal mastermind?
Maid or criminal mastermind? From Republika Recently, we have seen a lot of stories in the media about maids plotting with thieves to rob the houses of their employers. This once happened to me and two of my neighbors in Prima Harapan regency. Here are a few tips on how to avoid criminals disguised as maids: * Thoroughly check the identity of any potential maids before hiring them.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to be released in next few days:
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi to be released in next few days: source Agence France-Presse Yangon Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been under house arrest for the past 18 months, will be released "within a day or two", a government source said on Tuesday. United Nations envoy to Myanmar Razali Ismail, who made a four-day visit to Myanmar last week, hinted in Kuala Lumpur earlier Tuesday that Aung San Suu Kyi's release could be imminent.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Marsinah's case
Marsinah's case Marsinah, a film depicting the struggle of slain woman worker Marsinah is about to be launched. This movie, with noted director Slamet Rahardjo at the helm, has generated a lot of public discussion. Whether it is by mere coincidence or inspiration, the National Commission for Human Rights plans to reopen the case. However, many are pessimistic about this latest initiative.
Wed, 01 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
LBH supports police investigation of Elza
LBH supports police investigation of Elza Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Legal Aid Institute (LBH) in Jakarta voiced its support for a police investigation into bribery allegations against Elza Syarief, a lawyer for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, and condemned any efforts to provide corrupt lawyers with impunity.