Archive: 10 May 2002
81 articles found
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor gets its own stamps
East Timor gets its own stamps AUSTRALIA: Australia Post on Thursday donated two million stamps to East Timor, the former Indonesian province that later this month will become the first new country of the new millennium. The stamps are to be issued on independence day, May 20, and are likely to be highly prized by international collectors. It was the first time Australia Post had produced a stamp issue free of charge for another country, spokesman Gary Highland told Australia's AAP news agency.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Man shot to death in clash
Man shot to death in clash JAKARTA: A man was shot to death and three other people were severely injured in a gang shootout on Jl. Kemang IV No. 9 in Bangka subdistrict, South Jakarta, on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified Samsi S Tuasah, 34, an Army's chief sergeant from Bandung. He died from a gunshot wound in the chest and right leg. His body was taken to the Cipto Mangunkusumo Central Hospital (RSCM)'s morgue in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to fight foreign retailers
Thailand to fight foreign retailers Bangkok said Wednesday it would set up an advocacy body to help Thai retailers resist fierce competition from foreign superstores that now control 40 percent of the local market. "The cabinet approved 395 million baht (US$9.2 million) over three years to set up a public enterprise to help Thai retail traders," it said in a statement, adding the body could be privatized within five years.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bhakti Investama to offer bonds
Bhakti Investama to offer bonds JAKARTA: Securities firm PT Bhakti Investama said Wednesday it would issue up to Rp 200 billion (US$21.27 million) worth of bonds next month to raise funds for new investments and working capital. The bonds will be split into two tranches. The company indicated in a prospectus for the issue that the first tranche will offer a fixed coupon of between 18.75 percent and 19.75 percent.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN responsible for E. Timor unrest, says Gen. Damiri
UN responsible for E. Timor unrest, says Gen. Damiri Tiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian Military (TNI) general said on Wednesday that the United Nations had a share of the blame in the violence and human rights violations before, during and after the UN-organized referendum in East Timor in August 1999. Maj. Gen.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Lending to Asia slowly picking up'
'Lending to Asia slowly picking up' Alice Ratcliffe, Reuters, Zurich International bank credit is once again trickling back to Asia but remains well below the peaks hit in the pre-crisis period to mid-1997, latest data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) show.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. SBI (2x28)
1. SBI (2x28) Interest rate down this week, more cuts to come: Central bank 2. Trade (2x26) RI protests RP's safeguard tariff on ceramics 3. Telkom (2x18) Most Telkom units posted losses in 2001 4. VAT (2x23) IPPs ask Supreme Court to settle VAT dispute
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Satelindo to invest in Kalimantan, Sulawesi
Satelindo to invest in Kalimantan, Sulawesi Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to invest some US$250 million this year to develop the cellular infrastructure in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Satelindo's executive vice president for business development, Noor S.D.K.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council takes back words, agrees on Monas fencing
Council takes back words, agrees on Monas fencing Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite protests from the public, the City Council gave the green light on Wednesday to the city administration's plan to build a four-kilometer-long fence encircling the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta. The council's approval comes despite an earlier pledge to reject the plan.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Interest rate down this week, more cuts to come: BI
Interest rate down this week, more cuts to come: BI Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bank Indonesia benchmark interest rate fell again on Wednesday, with the central bank hoping to maintain this downward trend on signs of easing inflationary pressure, a strengthening of the rupiah and slower growth in the money supply. "There is still room for (more) rate cuts," Bank Indonesia said.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Internet blackout fails to materialize
Internet blackout fails to materialize Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Internet Service Providers (APJII) canceled at the last minute a planned three-day Internet blackout because of objections from its members. The chairman of APJII, Heru Nugroho, said he regretted that APJII's members were not united enough to make the decision on the blackout.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four die in Ambon clash
Four die in Ambon clash AMBON, Maluku: A clash broke out between residents of the neighboring villages of Porto and Haria in Central Maluku on Wednesday, leaving four people dead and nine others injured. Police identified two of the fatalities as Buce Sahertian and Punggul Sahertian. The other two have yet to be identified.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Replacement of judges in BUN case trial sought
Replacement of judges in BUN case trial sought Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prosecutors handling a graft trial involving officials of the now-defunct Bank Umum Nasional (BUN) have demanded the replacement of the panel of judges under suspicion of a conflict of interest following the court's decision not to hear the testimony of a witness.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's alleged hit men get life
Tommy's alleged hit men get life Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court handed down life sentences to two hitmen allegedly hired by Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Wednesday for the assassination of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita on July 26, 2001. Defendants Noval Hadad, 26, and R.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reporters in anti-Bambang protest
Reporters in anti-Bambang protest JAKARTA: More than 80 journalists from various media signed a petition against State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo on Wednesday, protesting his increasingly standoffish behavior in dealing with them. Last week, when asked for confirmation by reporters on whether he had received the name of the candidate proposed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri for the position of TNI chief, Bambang merely blew a raspberry at reporters and walked away.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers stage protest
Workers stage protest JAKARTA: Around 300 workers from PT Indo Panca Garmindo staged a protest rally in front of the Central Jakarta District Court on Jl. Gajah Mada on Wednesday demanding the court delay a verdict on the company's bankruptcy. Wearing blue uniforms, the workers also requested the court to order the company to pay its 1,600 workers the wages owed to them for the three previous months.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citigroup eyes Singapore bank
Citigroup eyes Singapore bank SINGAPORE: U.S. financial services giant Citigroup is eager to acquire a Singapore bank to consolidate its already strong position in the city-state, an executive said in remarks published Wednesday. Country officer for Singapore Sunil Sreenivasan said Citigroup "would be very interested" if authorities lift curbs on foreign banks taking controlling stakes in local players.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean wins arts award: Artist Francis Ng Teck Yong from
Singaporean wins arts award: Artist Francis Ng Teck Yong from Singapore won the US$15,000 grand prize at this year's ASEAN Arts Awards 2002 held at the Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua on Thursday, for his work titled Constructing Construction #1, a photographic print (C-type). -- JP
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
17 countries set to take part in Karate's Indonesia Open
17 countries set to take part in Karate's Indonesia Open Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seventeen countries have confirmed that they will take part in the next month's Indonesia Open Karate Tournament, where host Indonesia will field two teams, the organizing committee said on Wednesday. Committee chairman Hermawan Sulistyo said invitations had been sent to 72 countries, 65 of which had responded. But only 17 countries have officially verified their participation in the tournament.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI seeking 5th straight Thomas Cup title
RI seeking 5th straight Thomas Cup title Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China The Indonesian Thomas Cup team is ready to beat the odds in its campaign to make history by winning the coveted trophy five times in a row. "It is very important for us (to win the cup). We have won the trophy four times earlier and now it is time to make it five times consecutively," team manager Christian Hadinata told reporters here. "We are ready to throw down the gauntlet," he added.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Search for hidden hand in UMNO smear attack
Search for hidden hand in UMNO smear attack Joceline Tan, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The last few weeks have been a hell of sorts for Puteri United Malays National Organization (UMNO) head Azalina Othman Said. As news that Malay weekly Perdana Sari had "exposed" her as a lesbian trickled out, the normally active lawyer-politician began to cut back on her public activities.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bus fare hike not to exceed 40 percent'
'Bus fare hike not to exceed 40 percent' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration will announce a public transportation fares increase next week, bowing to pressure from the public transportation operators after the government raised fuel prices by 14.46 percent on May 3. Head of the City Transportation Agency Rustam Effendy said on Wednesday that the increase would not exceed 40 percent, to keep it affordable to the public.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies down, dollar questioned
Asian monies down, dollar questioned Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar held its ground against most Asian currencies Thursday, although many analysts questioned whether its recent rally is sustainable. After sinking to multi-month lows against several regional currencies the dollar has stabilized over the past few sessions as the outlook for U.S. equity markets has perked up.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lombok textile industry gets aid
Lombok textile industry gets aid MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The New Zealand government plans to assist in the development of a traditional textile mill, known locally known as a gedogan, in West Nusa Tenggara. The head of the provincial trade and industry office, Bustinir, said here on Wednesday that a number New Zealand officials surveyed cloth weavers in 2000 to get first-hand information about traditional textile mills in the province, Antara reported.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moral values in sexuality separated from reality?
Moral values in sexuality separated from reality? Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Clad in a feminine dress, a young man cries as he walks around his mother's dead body. "Who forced me to be born in this world?" he yelled. "Mother, let me be back into your womb or take me back to my youth... forgive me mother, I grew up to be someone you did not expect me to be," he shouted before taking his mother's bra off from inside her dress and donning it himself.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Insulting other ethnic groups
Insulting other ethnic groups From Republika It has been very interesting to watch the ongoing trial of Tommy Soeharto on Metro TV. One of the hearings I found most interesting was when the widow of the late Supreme Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita testified before the court. I would like to receive further clarification from Ibu Iwah Setyawati, who, in the hearing on April 24, 2002, said: "Despite my Manado looks, I am not materialistic".
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police find parts of mutilated body of man
Police find parts of mutilated body of man Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Police found the feet and hands of a man on a beach here on Thursday evening only two days after other parts of the same body were discovered under a bridge on Jl. Cipto Mangunkusumo. Franky, a worker at the morgue of the Gunung Jati hospital here said that the feet and hands matched the other parts of the body, found on Tuesday afternoon by a scavenger.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protesters seek fishermen's release, attack council
Protesters seek fishermen's release, attack council Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A rally at the provincial legislature to demand the release of 22 detained fishermen, including youths, ended in violence on Wednesday as the protesters vandalized two faction sign boards outside the legislative council building. No arrests were made following the unruly protest, which very nearly erupted into a clash with security troops.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Telkom units posted losses in 2001
Most Telkom units posted losses in 2001 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced on Wednesday that 17 of its subsidiaries suffered losses last year, with the remaining two posting considerable profits. "Of the total subsidiaries, two managed to record profits," Telkom's finance director Mursyid Amal was quoted as saying by Antara.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Act of segregation
Act of segregation Having been living in Jakarta for almost four years, I thought I had seen it all with people's attitudes, racism, bias and indifference towards each other and foreigners. However, I think my experience today takes the biscuit. My husband and I recently went looking for apartments to lease. But unfortunately we made the decision to visit the Greenview Apartments (near the Jakarta International School, Tarogong).
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Questioning Hamzah Haz
Questioning Hamzah Haz Vice President Hamzah Haz is known as a controversial figure. He often deliberately breaks the official government line, raising eyebrows here and there, and causing people to question his true stance. For example, last year he said that a clause requiring all Muslims to observe Islamic syariah law should be incorporated in the Constitution, although later he backed down and changed his stance.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt acts on FKM, troublemakers in Maluku
Govt acts on FKM, troublemakers in Maluku Tiarma Siboro and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a directive ordering the dissolution of the pro-independence Maluku Sovereignty Front(FKM), and the expulsion of reputed troublemakers, including the militant Laskar Jihad, from Maluku. Comr. Gen.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FCB targets billing growth of 150%
FCB targets billing growth of 150% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Advertising company Foote, Cone & Belding (FCB) is targeting billing growth of 150 percent from US$4.7 million last year to $12 million this year. "The number of multinational and local companies using our promotional services will sharply increase this year. That's why we're very optimistic about reaching the $12 million target," FCB managing director S.K. Biswas said on Wednesday.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah rapped for visiting detained Ja'far
Hamzah rapped for visiting detained Ja'far The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz's visit to detained Laskar Jihad commander Ja'far Umar Thalib has drawn strong criticism from leaders of the country's highest institutions. Both People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung expressed concern on Wednesday that the visit would affect the police investigation into Ja'far's alleged role in recent violence in Ambon.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Friday, May 10, 2002
TV Program: Friday, May 10, 2002 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Music 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Jazz Club 11:00 Puppet Play TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 10:00 Quiz 11:00 Music 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KPMG (1 x 32)
1. KPMG (1 x 32) KPMG eying Andersen consulting units JP/ KPMG Consulting seeking Andersen consulting units Bill Rigby Reuters New York KPMG Consulting Inc. said on Wednesday it offered to buy up to 23 of Andersen's business consulting units in the United States and overseas for US$284 million, as the beleaguered accounting firm sells operations to raise cash.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Refugees given until May 20 to return to East Timor
Refugees given until May 20 to return to East Timor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese refugees will have until May 21 to choose whether to join the ongoing repatriation program. Otherwise they will be considered as having accepted Indonesian nationality, a security officer said. Chief of the Udayana Military Command overseeing Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Maj. Gen. Wellem T.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Triumph offer 'Hat-trick' bra
Triumph offer 'Hat-trick' bra TOKYO: A Japanese lingerie maker is keeping abreast of the World Cup bandwagon with a special "Hat-trick" bra designed to commemorate the finals of the football tournament here in three and a half weeks. The cup of the brassiere, unveiled Tuesday by Triumph International Japan Inc, is covered with netting and its padding is patterned to look like a soccer ball. It is matched with a pair of shorts embroidered with the image of a goal-keeper catching a ball.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 Message from the European Commission In the aftermath of the Second World War, Europe lay in ruins. Rebuilding Europe required a radically new way of building friendship and co-operation between European nations and peoples. That is exactly what Robert Schuman then French foreign minister proposed on May 9, 1950.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Stlind (1 x 30)
1. Stlind (1 x 30) Satelindo to open network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi JP/ /satelindo Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi Cellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to invest some US$250 million this year to develop the cellular infrastructure in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Satelindo's executive vice president for business development, Noor S.D.K.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stiff sanctions needed for crooked lawyers
Stiff sanctions needed for crooked lawyers A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Who helps criminals before they get arrested? The answer: Acquaintances. And who helps criminals after they get arrested? The answer: Lawyers ... !!" That anecdote, taken from Stan Rose's book The Joke's on Lawyer, precisely describes the public reputation of lawyers in Indonesia. Bribery, extortion and document forgery are seen as common practice in the country's courts.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 Message from the European Commission In the aftermath of the Second World War, Europe lay in ruins. Rebuilding Europe required a radically new way of building friendship and co-operation between European nations and peoples. That is exactly what Robert Schuman then French foreign minister proposed on May 9, 1950.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace talks resume with both sides equally adamant
Aceh peace talks resume with both sides equally adamant Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) resumed peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, but with both sides sticking to their agendas it remains to be seen if this latest round of talks can break the deadlock.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' and musicians
'TVRI' and musicians From Kompas New live music programs on state-owned television station TVRI have enjoyed a good response from music buffs across the country, particularly rock musicians. The question is, how can TVRI enable unknown and unrecorded music groups to appear twice in one show? Actually, TVRI could arrange it so that groups that have already released albums appear on less popular programs, while those who have yet to record anything get maximum publicity on more popular programs.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Europe may help keep Asia's recovery on track, says ADB
Europe may help keep Asia's recovery on track, says ADB Andrew Priest, Reuters, Shanghai Delegates began arriving here on Wednesday for the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting as a senior ADB economist said an unexpected pickup in European growth may insulate Asian exporters from any cooling in U.S. demand. A fiery recovery in U.S.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.8
Rupiah Rates May.8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials powerless against bylaw violators
Officials powerless against bylaw violators Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The bylaw stipulates clearly that the riverbanks, which are included as green areas, must be free from buildings. The fact shows that two fancy restaurants are standing on the Cisadane riverbank. However, the Tangerang municipal administration turns a blind eye to the reality.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kalijodo gangs sign peace deal
Kalijodo gangs sign peace deal The leaders of two warring gangs in the Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex in Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, signed an agreement on Wednesday to end their long-standing feud. The two gangs from South Sulawesi's Mandar and Makassar ethnic groups have been battling to collect protection money from brothels and gambling operators in the complex. Their practices were backed up by corrupt police and military officers.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floods kill three in S. Sulawesi
Floods kill three in S. Sulawesi MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three people were found dead in Bone district, South Sulawesi, following three days of flooding. The victims from Awangtangka village in Kajuara subdistrict were identified as Dahlia Beddua, Petta Esa and his grandchild, Antara news agency reported on Wednesday.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IPPs asks Supreme Court to settle VAT dispute
IPPs asks Supreme Court to settle VAT dispute Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Independent geothermal power producers (IPPs) in the country are putting their last hopes on the Supreme Court to independently settle their dispute with the tax office over a controversial value added tax (VAT) ruling. Riki F.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
To Chinese businessmen
To Chinese businessmen From Warta Kota Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid recently called on wealthy Chinese businessmen in Indonesia to assist small and medium-scale businessmen in the country, regardless of their origins. Speaking at Hotel Mercure Rekso in West Jakarta, he said major businesses would not survive without the support of small businesses. The Chinese community in Indonesia, like other ethnic groups, is part of the Indonesian nation.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi
Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Cellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to invest some US$250 million this year to develop the cellular infrastructure in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Satelindo's executive vice president for business development, Noor S.D.K.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's trial postponed due to his lawyers' absence
Tommy's trial postponed due to his lawyers' absence Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Wednesday the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra due to the absence of his lawyers, who were protesting over the arrest of their colleague, Elza Syarief, for allegedly bribing witnesses.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
HK shokcs RI with 3-2 win in Uber Cup heat
HK shokcs RI with 3-2 win in Uber Cup heat Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia was stunned 2-3 by Hong Kong in the opening day of Badminton's Uber Cup on Thursday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, while China swept past Sweden in the Thomas Cup event. Indonesia trailed 2-0 after the first two singles ties. Lidya Djaelawijaya won the first set in her game against Wang Chen, but conceded the following three sets for a 7-5, 2-7, 4-7, 2-7 loss.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah to visit Batam
Hamzah to visit Batam BATAM, Riau: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to make a two-day visit to Batam island, starting on Friday. Hamzah, who is an economist, is expected to open a seminar organized by the Indonesian Association of Economists (ISEI) and to open a women's painting exhibition on Saturday. Hamzah will also attend a get-together with supporters of the United Development Party (PPP), the third-largest party, which he leads, at Batam Center mosque.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Presidential security guards in E. Timor: Five members of the
Presidential security guards in E. Timor: Five members of the Indonesian presidential security force have arrived in East Timor to make security arrangements for a visit by President Megawati Soekarnoputri who will attend the independence ceremony of the new state on May 20. Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa said in Turiskain, Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, on Thursday that the five officers are in Dili to conduct early security coordination with the East Timorese authorities.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus fares up in Yogyakarta
Bus fares up in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Bus drivers here ended their strike on Wednesday after six hours of negotiations with government officials and the provincial legislature resulted in an agreement on a temporary fare increase. The drivers, who went on strike on Tuesday afternoon, accepted a 50 percent fare increase for students from Rp 400 to Rp 600, and a 37 percent fare increase for the public from Rp 800 to Rp 1,100.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to go on developing nuclear technology: Mega
RI to go on developing nuclear technology: Mega Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Wednesday Indonesia would continue to develop nuclear technology as an alternative source of energy, not for arms or defensive purposes.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spanish ambassador visits Karawaci
Spanish ambassador visits Karawaci TANGERANG: The Spanish ambassador to Indonesia, Damaso da Lario, visited the Lippo Karawaci housing estate on Wednesday to maintain the good relations with the community living in and around the estate. "I'm here to express my appreciation to the people for the good relationship and friendship that we have enjoyed for a long time," Da Lario said.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
36 Navy warships need repair
36 Navy warships need repair SURABAYA: A total of 36 Indonesian Navy warships are not battle-ready, says Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh. Sondakh was quoted by Antara news agency as making this comment to First Gentleman Taufik Kiemas, who visited the Eastern Region Navy Headquarters here on Thursday morning.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sri Bumi' satires sad reality
'Sri Bumi' satires sad reality Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Living in Indonesia is confusing. It's said the country is rich and famed for its green rice fields but the facts show it to be the other way around: We don't have enough rice to feed the people and have to import it from other countries. Ironic. The ironic situation was brought to stage by Surakarta's choreographer Mugiyono and his Mugidance group through his latest dance piece, titled Sri Bumi (Sri's Land).
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's oil-saving efforts going nowhere
Indonesia's oil-saving efforts going nowhere The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Big consumers who are reluctant to save gasoline and diesel fuel have become the thorn in the side of the transportation sector's oil-based conservation efforts, but as fuel prices continue to increase experts now are calling for tighter regulations to reverse the situation.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI protests RP's safeguard tariff meassure on ceramics
RI protests RP's safeguard tariff meassure on ceramics Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Indonesia has formally asked the Philippine government, via that country's ambassador at the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO), to revoke the high import tariff imposed on Indonesian ceramics, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
From Warta Kota
From Warta Kota Televisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), originally established for educational purposes, seems to be somewhat deviating from its true mission now. We used to advise our children to watch TPI frequently to increase their knowledge, such as through the "Discovery series. In recent months, however, we have often forbidden them from watching TPI late in the evening because this station currently broadcasts the no-holds-barred UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) program.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Short circuit may be hotel fire couse
Short circuit may be hotel fire couse The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigating the recent hotel fire in Bandung, West Java are exploring the possibility of a short circuit in the hotel's discotheque as the cause of the blaze, which left three people dead. Greater Bandung Police chief Sr. Supt.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 8 , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 390 10 47,500 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,250 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 60 0 0 AGIS Tbk 140 0 2,190,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 5 403,500 Alakasa 200 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 0 360,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 700 0 0 Andhi...
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Airline staff divided over Sutiyoso
Airline staff divided over Sutiyoso Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pilots and stewardesses also have their opinions on Sutiyoso, the city governor, who will end his first five-year term in October. Like the other people previously interviewed, some of them were in favor of the governor while others were not. Capt. Setiawan, 42, who resides in the Alam Sutera housing complex in Tangerang, Banten, is a senior pilot on Mandala Airlines domestic flights. He has been a pilot for 18 years.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government asks media to jointly define rules
Government asks media to jointly define rules Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has called on media organizations to sit down with government officials to formulate regulations necessary to create what it calls as responsible media. State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said here on Wednesday that "irresponsible" acts by certain media outfits had prompted the public at large to take the law into their own hands.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Improve troops' mobility in nearly lawless Maluku
Improve troops' mobility in nearly lawless Maluku Siswo Pramono, PhD Candidate, Australian National University, Canberra A modicum of "peace" has been attained in Maluku and cemented in the Malino II peace agreement. The incident in Soya coined a question of how to protect the fragile peace. If technicality matters, the business of keeping the "peace" in Maluku is difficult due to geographical and demographical factors. This must be addressed.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt asks media to jointly outline rules
Govt asks media to jointly outline rules Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has called on media organizations to sit down with government officials to formulate regulations necessary to create what it calls as responsible media. State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said here on Wednesday that "irresponsible" acts by certain media outfits had prompted the public at large to take the law into their own hands.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Stlind (1 x 30)
1. Stlind (1 x 30) Satelindo to open network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi JP/ /satelindo Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi 2. Money (1 x 40) Asian monies down late; dollar questioned JP/ 3. Apji (2 x 27) Internet blackout threat fails to materialize JP/ /apjii 4. Gold (2 x 20) Gold sluggish in dull European trade JP/ Gold sluggish in dull European trade
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antiterrorism bill to go to House in June
Antiterrorism bill to go to House in June Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is proposing to submit very soon to the House of Representatives an antiterrorism bill, which allows foreign countries to prosecute terrorists in Indonesia and threatens stiff sanctions against them.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI remains dominant in politics
TNI remains dominant in politics Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) is still powerful in politics and is even seeking to reinstate its control over the civilian leadership, prompting the stalling of the nation's sweeping reforms, says a study into the views of researchers and observers.
Fri, 10 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNAMET responsible for East Timor unrest: General
UNAMET responsible for East Timor unrest: General Tiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta An Indonesian Military (TNI) general said on Wednesday that the United Nations had a share of the blame in the violence and human rights violations before, during and after the UN-organized referendum in East Timor in August 1999. Maj. Gen.