Archive: 18 May 2002
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Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspected motorcycle thief mobbed
Suspected motorcycle thief mobbed BOGOR: Police have taken into custody a severely injured man who was attacked by a mob when he and an accomplice were caught stealing a motorcycle in the vicinity of the Social Affairs and Manpower Office in Cibinong, Bogor. Zulfikar Vakaro, 23, was severely injured, while his accomplice, Farid, 27, escaped but was later arrested. Head of the Cibinong Police substation First Insp. Made Ari Pradana said that two thieves were repeat offenders.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Christian, kingmaker in badminton
Christian, kingmaker in badminton Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou/Jakarta Four years ago in Hong Kong, a European coach approached Indonesia's chief coach Christian Hadinata and said: "Your country is in such a mess, yet you can still defend the Thomas Cup." Indonesian top shuttlers, who, like Christian, are mostly of Chinese descent, were struggling to retain the Thomas Cup for the 11th time when anti-Chinese riots erupted in Jakarta.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Muslim leaders form new caucus 2
* Headlines:Muslim leaders form new caucus 2 * National: MPR urged to share power with the public 4 * Archipelago:Governor meets Aceh students in Medan5 * Opinion:Challenges facing an independent E. Timor6 * City: Court chief denies request to replace judge8 * Sports:Germany seeks boosts ahead of World Cup 10 * World: India vows to stand up to terrorism threat12 * Business: 'Customs office fails to achieve reform' 13 * Features:Bali Fashion Week promotes local designers19
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investment and tax holidays
Investment and tax holidays Recently, the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman, Theo F. Toemion, has suggested that the government needs to provide incentives such as tax holidays, to encourage business circles to invest in the real sector. BKPM has said that other countries, such as China, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Brunei Darussalam provide tax holidays to attract investors. For Indonesia, tax holidays are not a new thing.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna seeks approval for buyback
Sampoerna seeks approval for buyback JAKARTA: Indonesian cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna said Friday it will seek shareholders' approval for the buyback of its shares worth up to Rp 365 billion (US$40.4 million). The company said it will seek approval from shareholders at its annual general meeting June 27. Sampoerna will allocate a maximum of Rp365 billion for the buyback, which will be completed within 18 months after receiving shareholder approval, it said.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrested
Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrested Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso again led a drug raid in a night spot on Jl. Mangga Besar, West Jakarta early on Friday morning and arrested two suspects. But the move was seen as a publicity stunt to improve his tarnished image and his chances to be reelected as the next governor in October.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim leaders form new caucus to better ties
Muslim leaders form new caucus to better ties Kurniawan Hari and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent series of meetings among Muslim politicians have fueled speculation that they were an effort to form an Islamic caucus, apparently aimed at improving ties and countering the nationalist-oriented Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.17
Rupiah Rates May.17 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two new ministers take up posts
Two new ministers take up posts BRUNEI: The Royal Ruler of Brunei shuffled his Cabinet on Friday, naming new ministers in the health and development portfolios. Ahmad bin Jumat was the tiny sultanate's new minister of development and Abu Bakar the health minister, the government said in a statement. Ahmad has been acting development minister since the surprise dismissal of Pengiran Ismail one year ago. No reasons were given for Pengiran's firing.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
State budget 101
State budget 101 From Republika The good intention of the government, in this case President Megawati Soekarnoputri, to provide aid for the repair of Indonesian Military/National Police barracks has prompted legislator Djamal Doa, a member of the United Development Party (PPP) faction in the House of Representatives, to question the aid by initiating an interpellation on the source of the Rp 30 billion in extra-budgetary funds.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Woman jailed for pinching breasts
Woman jailed for pinching breasts SINGAPORE: A 35-year-old Singapore woman who pinched her Indonesian maid's breasts and nipples in a fit of rage has been jailed for three months, a report said on Friday. Tan Kim Boey was said to have been furious when she saw the maid, Siti Solikhatun Nasirun, putting her daughter face down on a bed.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The challenges facing an independence E. Timor
The challenges facing an independence E. Timor Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id May 20 will be an important and memorable moment for the East Timorese as they celebrate their independence after more than 20 years of political struggle against the Indonesian government.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security clash in Ambon
Security clash in Ambon Clarification is still needed about what actually happened in the village of Kudamati in Ambon to shed light on the incident that broke out between the police and the Army's Special Force. An investigation into the incident is needed to uncover the real matter behind the violence, not only to facilitate correct and fair legal action, but also to prevent such an incident from recurring.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Press and public go their separate ways after 1998
Press and public go their separate ways after 1998 A'an Suryana and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The press has a stake in the growing public apathy toward reform, and getting its act together is key to revive faith in the four-year old campaign, according to experts. They said four years of press freedom has increased the quantity and frequency of reform coverage, but poor quality has caused public interest to fade.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Freighter carrying cement sinks in the Indian Ocean
Freighter carrying cement sinks in the Indian Ocean A freighter carrying 1,450 tons of cement sank in the Indian Ocean off Aceh on Thursday, but all of its 11- member crew survived the ordeal, Antara reported on Friday. The vessel, KM Andalas III, capsized after hitting a reef near Breueh island, 16 kilometers off Ulee Lhue, the port of Aceh's capital Banda Aceh at around 4.30 p.m. on Thursday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidence
Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regencies are calling on the government to scrutinize more closely all regional rulings, saying the absence of any coordination between the regions is resulting in overlapping and flawed regulations that harm investors. "It is not our job to coordinate with regulations that have been issued by other regions," said H.R.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Fare hike raises price of goods'
'Fare hike raises price of goods' Vendors at traditional markets in the capital are well versed in the ups and downs of basic commodity prices. And a number of these vendors told The Jakarta Post that past experience had taught them that any increase in public transportation fares had a very bad affect on their businesses. Sujito, 36, a vegetable vendor at the Palmerah market in Central Jakarta, who was born in Pati, Central Java, and resides in Tangerang.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Page 4 Headings 1. Amen: 8 x 4 lines MPR urged to share power with the public 2. Maluku: 20 x 2 lines TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas 3. Police: 32 x 1 line: Angry police to continue legal fight 4. Army: 24 x 2 lines: TNI awaits Megawati's nod for Army chief candidate 5. Labor: 32 x 1 line Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospital
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mob torches bus after child's head crushed
Mob torches bus after child's head crushed Mob torches bus after toddler killed Toddler killed by Garuda Indonesia bus Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang It was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying. His mother, 28-year-old Lestari, could not stand the noise and asked her brother-in-law, Herman, to buy Aditya a bowl of chicken porridge.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
To amend or not to amend
To amend or not to amend From Rakyat Merdeka The debate over amending the 1945 Constitution has become increasingly heated among politicians, political observers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It is ridiculous that there is even the idea that if the amendments to the 1945 Constitution are implemented, it will harm the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visit
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visit Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters has set up a joint task force of 2,000 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel to safeguard President Megawati Soekarnoputri's historic four-hour visit to attend East Timor's declaration of independence at midnight Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The 1998 student movement revisited
The 1998 student movement revisited Ari A. Perdana Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Calling for reform, follow us! Calling for succession, follow us! No need to doubt, friends, just hold our hands. Ever onward, we will win! That was one of the most popular chants yelled by students during the 1998 movement. It has been four years since the student movement in 1998 successfully brought Soeharto down from power.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI expects the Assembly to respect differences of opinion of
TNI expects the Assembly to respect differences of opinion of the people, maintain the concept of the unitary state as well as the presidential system, he said in a press briefing at TNI headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta. "We (TNI) understand how important this amendment process is for the country. We also understand that the Assembly is undertaking the amendment process out of their concern to the people.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor: World's youngest nation
E. Timor: World's youngest nation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When East Timor becomes the world's youngest nation midnight Sunday, its people may heave a sigh of relief as it looks back on its long history of colonization and war. Colonization of the Timor island began at the start of the 16th century by the Portuguese. Previously, it had been under the influence of the Javanese empires of Sriwijaya and Majapahit. In 1613 the Dutch attacked Timor to take control of the sandalwood trade.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angry fishermen burn fishing boats
Angry fishermen burn fishing boats SERANG, Banten: Hundreds of enraged fishermen in Pasauran, Serang regency, Banten went on a rampage on Monday and Tuesday, burning four fishing boats they suspected of using trawls for fishing. Eyewitnesses said the fishermen were angry because their income had declined significantly in the past few months as more and more fishing boats used trawls to catch fish in the area.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areas The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said local military authorities in the troubled regions were responsible for their troops' behavior, including the soldiers' alleged involvement in several clashes.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft case
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal processing of two alleged corruptors dragged on as the Central Jakarta District Court chief rejected a request from the chief of the Central Jakarta Prosecutors' Office to replace the presiding judge. In his letter, which arrived in the hands of chief prosecutor Salman Maryadi on Friday, court chief Mohammad Saleh said that there was insufficient legal reason to approve the request.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East Timor
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East Timor Associated Press, Canberra Australia and East Timor will sign a treaty next week to divide oil and gas reserves under the Timor Sea, the government said Friday. "It is my intention to sign the treaty with the East Timorese government," Prime Minister John Howard told Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movement
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movement Harry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post Jakarta hbkc@centrin.net.id A lot has been said openly about the 1965 "Sept. 30 Movement" -- the attempted putcsh and assassination of seven top military leaders which led to then president Sukarno's demise -- in the last four years, due to the reform movement and the downfall of former dictator Soeharto. Unlike before, foreign scholars' perspectives such as those of Donald Hindley, Bernhard Dahm, Ruth T.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR urged to share amending role with public
MPR urged to share amending role with public Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seems to be mired in a deep dilemma. If legislators cave in to public demands to have a say on amending the Constitution, they would dilute the long-established Assembly's authority to do so, while if they reject the call, the Assembly would be labeled as undemocratic.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia fails in Fed Cup
Indonesia fails in Fed Cup The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia's junior Fed Cup tennis team failed to march through to the world level after losing 1-2 to South Korea in the Asia-Pacific group matches at the Bung Karno Stadium tennis courts here on Friday. With the win, Korea, along with China, India and Chinese Taipei, are heading to the International Fed Cup in France in October. After being tied at 1-1, Indonesia rested its hopes on the doubles.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Presidential car arrives in Dili
Presidential car arrives in Dili JAKARTA: Indonesia's warship KRI Teluk Sampit, carrying the presidential car aboard, anchored at Dili on Friday. The car is to be used by President Megawati Soekarnoputri during here visit to attend East Timor's independence celebration and the swearing-in of Alessandro Xanana Gusmao, as its maiden president on May 20, 2002. The President is scheduled to arrive in Dili on Sunday night and return early on Tuesday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali Fashion Week aimed global market
Bali Fashion Week aimed global market Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The third Bali International Fashion Week, held from May 13 through to May 16, showed its class, attracting prominent local and national figures in the fashion business. This year, the festival took place at the Discovery-Kartika Plaza Hotel in the holiday resort of Kuta. Initiated by designer Mardina Ika, the fashion week is meant as a bridge between designers, garment companies and their potential buyers.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorism
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorism M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Senior officials from 10 Southeast Asian nations agreed on Friday closer cooperation was needed to counter terrorism in a draft statement to be adopted by security ministers next week.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reflections on national awakening day
Reflections on national awakening day Mochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta mbuchori@indo.net.id May 20 is National Awakening Day for us Indonesians, and May 2 is our National Education Day. Every year, on these two dates in May, we try to renew our understanding about the significance of the two important events for our nation and our country. Personally, I have also tried on these two dates to renew my appreciation of these two historic events.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses in Tommy's case
Witnesses in Tommy's case JAKARTA: The City Police released on Friday Tatang Somantri and Rahmat Hidayat -- two witnesses in Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's case who were arrested for lying before the court after receiving Rp 2 million (US$215) bribes each from Tommy's lawyer, Elza Syarief. Elza, however, is still under detention as the police have not finished questioning her.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite
E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite culture' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor, which will be granted full independence as a new country on Monday, still is represented by a pavilion in the cultural park, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park. It could well become an historical symbol memorializing Indonesia's 24-year hold on the territory, as well as a place where some of East Timor's rarest cultural artifacts are preserved.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trial
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trial The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seventy military personnel in East Java will be court-martialled for various violations, a senior officer said on Friday. Brawijaya East Java Military Police chief Col. Soejono revealed that the military personnel, who come from all the three forces in the Indonesian Military (TNI), face charges ranging from desertion to ordinary crimes. Soejono said they were arrested in the first three months of the year.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increases
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increases Ahmad Junaidi and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso finally announced the new public transportation fares on Friday following pressure and threats from the Jakarta chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda). Organda had demanded a sharp hike in the fares after the government raised fuel prices by 14.46 percent early this month.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Dake --
1. Dake -- Sukarno initiated the Sept. 30th movement: Dake 1 X 40 48pt Bodoni New book says Sukarno behind Sept. 30 Movement Sukarno was behind Sept. 30 Movement Harry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post Jakarta hbkc@centrin.net.id 2.Reflections on national awakening day 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni Self reflections on national awakening day ;JP;BUCHORI; ANPAk..r.. Awakening-Day JP/7/BUCHORI 3.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidate
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidate Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has completed the selection of the future Army chief of staff to replace Gen. Endriartono Sutarto. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Page 4 Headings 1. Amen: 8 x 4 lines MPR urged to share power with public The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seems to be mired in a deep dilemma. If legislators cave in to public demands to have a say on amending the Constitution, they would dilute the long-established Assembly's authority to do so, while if they reject the call, the Assembly would be labeled as undemocratic.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have
Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have been caused by a bomb, occurred in Cipuluh plantation area in South Garut district, West Jawa at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, killing three people and injuring several others, said Ade Karyana, a duty officer at the Garut Police precinct. The police have yet to identify the victims' names and the cause of the explosion. The plantation is situated quite far from the town of Garut, Ade said. -- JP
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors
LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is seeking a pair of school-age children from each province to be trained as ambassadors with the mission to promote coral reef protection among children. "As ambassadors, the chosen pairs will be assigned to campaign for the protection of coral reefs, which have been under threat in several provinces," Oemi Atiyah said in a press release here on Friday. She said the selection was still under way.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators busy
Legislators busy with lobbying From Rakyat Merdeka It is extremely ironic, not to mention embarrassing, to look at the behavior of members of the House of Representatives. They have occupied their very comfortable seats since 2001. Yet, up to now, people have never heard of these legislators doing anything worth being proud about. Making matters worse is that the people put considerable trust in the political parties they voted for.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Our passports were confiscated
Our passports were confiscated From Kompas In February 2002, my mother and I applied for two visas to the U.S. at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya. We were interviewed by Juaquin, who, without looking at the documents, which were all original and met the requirements, rejected them outright, without giving us any clear reasons. On March 20, we tried to apply for visas through the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 390 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 -50 31,000 Trading Division Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS Tbk 140 0 1,984,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 200 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 -25 124,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 -25...
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Customs office has failed to achieves reform'
'Customs office has failed to achieves reform' Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong public criticism over the last five months, the Directorate of Customs and Excise has still failed to show that it is changing and reforming itself, industry players say. Corruption is still rampant at the directorate making it difficult for many businessmen to get clearance for their goods without paying bribes, they asserted.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress
Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of prodemocracy (Prodem) activists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will gather for a two-day congres on democracy in Yogyakarta to unify their movement to achieve democracy in the country. Prodem chairman Effendi Saman said on Friday that his group did not want to portray itself as the only organization that was striving for democracy here.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to Indonesia
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to Indonesia Thee Kian Wie, Economic Historian, Economic Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (P2E-LIPI), Jakarta, theekw@cbn.net.id On Monday morning, May 6, 2002, Heinz Arndt, one of Australia's most eminent economists and Emeritus Professor of Economics at The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra, died in a car accident on the campus where he had worked for more than 50 years.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said local military authorities in the troubled regions were responsible for their troops' behavior, including the soldiers' alleged involvement in several clashes.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Freedom at midnight
Freedom at midnight At the stroke of midnight on Monday, May 20, a new nation will be born on Indonesia's eastern border on the island of Timor. The Democratic Republic of Timor Lorosae will then join the free nations of the world.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
A'an Suryana
A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Choosing the right place to study, especially if that place is abroad, is an arduous task. So it is understandable if making such a difficult decision results in occasional bouts of dizziness, as it has for Citra Puspowardoyo, a high school graduate. Citra is ready to pursue a university degree somewhere abroad, but she has not decided which country fits her best. Is the country a safe place to study?
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to curb forest exploitation
Govt to curb forest exploitation JAKARTA: The office of the state minister of the environment pledged to follow up President Megawati Soekarnoputri's recent call for an end to the exploitation of the nation's forests. The ministry said in a press release here on Friday that it would enhance cooperation with the Ministry of Forestry and other relevant offices to stop the rampant destruction of the country's protected forests.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreement
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreement Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a closed- door meeting with activists of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) in Medan, North Sumatra on Thursday to familiarize them with the outcome of the peace talks in Geneva.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New shipping route to open
New shipping route to open MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Residents of Sikka regency, who live in relative isolation, will soon enjoy a regular shipping service connecting them to Kupang and Surabaya three times a month. Kirana II ship begins its Surabaya-Maumere-Kupang service this week. The ship is owned by PT Dharma Lautan Utama.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Language constraints hampers athletics tutor
Language constraints hampers athletics tutor Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Language constraints is still a major impediment in efforts to upskill Indonesian track and field coaches, according to a top official of the country's athletics governing body PASI. "Improving our coaches' skills has always been part of our development program.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 Comedy 9:30 Show Life 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Entertainment 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Traditional Performance 6:00 News 7:00 Variety Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Go Rock 11:00 Theater 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Korea hopes for miracle against China
South Korea hopes for miracle against China Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Host China must defend its women's team Uber Cup trophy it has held since 1998, otherwise it will suffer another humiliation on home turf after their male compatriots were denied a final berth in the Thomas Cup following a 3-1 upset by Malaysia on Thursday. The Chinese girls team will take on the South Koreans on Saturday in a rematch of their Group B qualifying round, in which China won 4-1.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Management, business subjects top choices for overseas study I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta While the quality of domestic higher education institutions has improved, studying overseas is still an option for many people. Somehow, wherever Indonesians go to pursue higher education abroad, management and business are always among the most popular subjects.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies reach year highs
Asian monies reach year highs Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies surged against the dollar Friday - some to their highest levels in more than a year - as improving prospects for economic recovery continued to stir investors' interest in the region. The South Korean won and Thai baht strengthened to 15-month highs, while the Philippine peso posted its best performance against the dollar in 14 months.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Timor bishop complains of rise in prostitution
Timor bishop complains of rise in prostitution Agence France-Presse, Dili, East Timor East Timor Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo complained of the rise in foreign prostitutes in the staunchly Catholic territory, which becomes independent at midnight on Sunday. In a rare press conference, the Nobel peace prize-winner said that when he boarded a recent flight to Dili from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, he found the aircraft "filled with 15 or 18-year-old young ladies" coming from Thailand.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police bust thugs along nothern coast route
Police bust thugs along nothern coast route Indra Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Police authorities have finally started cracking down on hoodlums extorting money from bus and private car drivers passing by the Northern Coast route on Java island. Indramayu police chief Eko Hadi Sutedjo revealed on Friday that six thugs, locally known as preman, had been arrested in a police operation aimed at getting rid of hoodlums operating on the Northern Coast route.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Asian monies reach year highs JP/ Asian Currencies Up Late; Reach Multi-month Highs Vs Dlr Asian currencies surged against the dollar Friday - some to their highest levels in more than a year - as improving prospects for economic recovery continued to stir investors' interest in the region. The South Korean won and Thai baht strengthened to 15-month highs, while the Philippine peso posted its best performance against the dollar in 14 months.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.17
Rupiah Rates May.17 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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BP Kangean to sign new deal with Pertamina
BP Kangean to sign new deal with Pertamina Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta British American oil and gas firm BP Indonesia said it had agreed to prematurely end its gas supply concession in East Java, and expected its unit BP Kangean Ltd. to sign a new contract with state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina next week. "We expect to complete negotiations next week," BP Indonesia vice president for government and public affairs Satya W. Yudha told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam attracts more FDI
Vietnam attracts more FDI HANOI: Vietnam has decided to increase the number of private business sectors open to foreign investment in an effort to attract more capital into the country, official media reported on Friday. The Saigon Giai Phong (Liberation Saigon) said the Ministry of Planning and Investment had increased to 35 the number of business sectors in which foreign investors could invest in privatised Vietnamese firms from a previous 11.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to get guarded Timor welcome
Megawati to get guarded Timor welcome Dean Yates, Reuters, Dare, East Timor Lurdes da Cruz fights back tears as she thinks about the suffering endured by East Timor's people during harsh Indonesian occupation. But the feisty founder of a Christian institute welcomes Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri's plan to fleetingly attend ceremonies marking East Timor's independence with other foreign leaders at midnight on Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili trip
Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili trip Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan hailed on Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend East Timor's independence declaration and Indonesia's willingness to forget the past. "I thanked her for her conciliatory, wise and courageous decision to go to East Timor," Annan said in a joint statement that followed the plenary meeting at the State Palace.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fan named Asian Player of the Year
Fan named Asian Player of the Year KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran Chinese defender Fan Zhiyi was Friday named the 2001 Asian Player of the Year. Fan, who played a key role in China's first ever qualification for the World Cup finals, beat off the challenge of fellow Chinese star Li Tie, Iran's Ali Karimi, Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al Shehan and Mirdjalal Kasimov of Uzbekistan.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coaches
Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coaches Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Language constraints is still a major impediment in efforts to upskill Indonesian track and field coaches, according to a top official of the country's athletics governing body PASI. "Improving our coaches' skills has always been part of our development program.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PM Mahathir moves onto center stage
PM Mahathir moves onto center stage Don Pathan The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok Like the lyrics of one of his favorite songs, Frank Sinatra's My Way, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in the course of his political career, has bitten off more then he could chew. But through it all, when there was doubt, he ate it up and spat it out. He faced it all and he stood tall and in the end, he did it his way.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan separatists doomed to fail
Taiwan separatists doomed to fail Hua Hua, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Separatists in Taiwan were dealt a heavy blow when their latest attempt to create "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan" in the international community ended in failure. On Monday the 55th Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) turned down a proposal to invite Taiwan to participate in its activities as an observer.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veterans
East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veterans Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor's secession in 1999 has still left bitter pains for many Indonesians, particularly veterans who fought for its integration with Indonesia 27 years ago. They lashed out at President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to visit East Timor to attend the former Indonesian province's independence declaration at midnight on Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parking fee violations recur
Parking fee violations recur Looking at the extent of parking fee violations committed by various parking managements, the City Council Commission D, urged the city administration on May 14 to revoke the operational license for PT Securindo Packatama Indonesia, a firm managing secure parking lots. There are many examples of violations disclosed by the councillors.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FDI approvals fall by 88 percent
FDI approvals fall by 88 percent Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approval dropped by 88 percent to US$291.5 million in the first quarter of this year compared to $2.44 billion in the same period in 2001, according to data provided by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). The BKPM data shows that the number foreign investment scheme projects fell to 189 projects from 281 projects. BKPM did not explain the reasons behind the FDI fall.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stage
Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stage Don Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Like the lyrics of one of his favorite songs, Frank Sinatra's My Way, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, in the course of his political career, has bitten off more then he could chew. But through it all, when there was doubt, he ate it up and spat it out. He faced it all and he stood tall and in the end, he did it his way.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang lacks school teachers
Tangerang lacks school teachers TANGERANG: Tangerang regency needs at least 3,450 more teachers as it has only 4,500 of them for its 1,076 elementary schools in 26 districts. Regent Agus Djunara said on Thursday that the lack of teachers hampered efforts to improve education.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Daan Mogot Mall resumes operation
Daan Mogot Mall resumes operation JAKARTA: Daan Mogot Mall, which was destroyed during the 1998 May riots following the killing of four Trisakti University students, reopened for business on Friday. "The mall was opened after all the renovation work to repair the damage caused by the riots was completely finished," said Anton Sulaeman, president director of PT Fajar Surya Perkasa, which manages the mall. Anton said renovation of the mall, located at Jl. Daan Mogot Km.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Xanana --- 2x20
1. Xanana --- 2x20 Gusmao thanks the world as independence nears 2. Timor ---- 1x25 Megawati to get guarded Timor welcome 3. History -- 1x26 E. Timor: World's youngest nation 4. Seroja --- 2x30 East Timor's independence brings bitter pains for veterans 5. Box ----- 1x23 Belo slams rise in prostitution ======= 6. Caption 7. Heads
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancers
Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancers Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Two great apes confront each other in the treetops, each fighting for a share of a kingdom. The apes bare the fierceness of their fangs, and their barks and snarls pierce the quietude of the forest. In a flurry of hands, one of the apes falls dead to the ground, and the forest explodes into a cacophony of chak-chak- chak!
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA installs new management team for BII
IBRA installs new management team for BII The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) installed on Friday a new management team for ailing Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) as one of the conditions set by the House of Representatives for a government-sponsored bailout program. "We hope that the legislators in House Commission IX will give their full support (to the bailout plan)," IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung told a news conference.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Astra returns to the black
Astra returns to the black The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The publicly listed automaker PT Astra International announced Friday that it had booked a net profit of Rp 1.1 trillion (US$121 million) in the first quarter of this year from a net loss of Rp 515 billion last year on the back of higher sales and a stronger rupiah.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI transfers four banks to IBRA
BI transfers four banks to IBRA JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia announced Friday it had transferred the supervision of Bank Prima Express, Bank Patriot, Bank Universal and Bank Artha Media to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). The transfer will pave the way for the merger of the four ailing banks with Bank Bali. The central bank has previously said that the legal merger of the five banks could be completed within three months of the transfer.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rapists must be
Rapists must be severely punished From Media Indonesia It is really heart-rending for me to read and watch newspaper and TV reports about the rape and torture of a teenage girl, Lestari (16), by four youths in Klaten, Central Java. Their treatment of the victim was so barbaric and inhuman. They cruelly inflicted pain on her, stole her bicycle and one of them sadistically raped her. Then the helpless maid was left in a deserted sugarcane plantation.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finals
RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finals Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia is a step closer to retaining the Thomas Cup after crushing Denmark 3-0 in the semifinals of the men's badminton competition in Guangzhou, China on Friday evening. The Indonesian team will meet archrivals Malaysia in the finals on Sunday as it attempts to win five Thomas Cup titles in a row. Malaysia denied hosts China a finals berth in Thursday's semifinal match.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unyil the puppet and 'Betty La Fea'
Unyil the puppet and 'Betty La Fea' From Media Indonesia As an observer of the development of the children of the nation, frankly I am rather disappointed with RCTI, the TV station which aired an episode of the Si Unyil puppet show titled Mom, where are you going again on April 28 at 10 a.m. In this episode, Unyil was indoctrinated by his mother and his schoolmates to watch a Latin TV series called Betty La Fea.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officers to continue legal fight over retirement
Officers to continue legal fight over retirement A number of high-ranking police officers are considering legal action in the State Administrative Court (PTUN) to challenge the National Police Headquarters' retirement age policy. The lawyer for the senior officers, Adnan Buyung Nasution, said his clients were considering the move after the Supreme Court suggested in a decree that the officers take legal measures to resolve the dispute. "The Supreme Court has not done us any favors.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Custom (2x24)
1. Custom (2x24) 'Customs office has failed to achieve reform' 2. Astra (4x7) Astra returns to the black 3. BII (1x41) IBRA installs new management team at BII 4. FDI (1x25) FDI approvals fall by 88% 5. BP: BP Kangean to sign new contract
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
XLnet
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Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospital
Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospital The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its altering image, state-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek will back the government's plan to establish a hospital and a bank for manual workers to help improve the social welfare of around 28 million low-income workers and their families. Lukman Hakim, Jamsostek's finance director, said the decision was made as part of the company's internal reforms to improve its service to workers and their families.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
McDonald's gifts
McDonald's gifts From Bisnis Indonesia I have attended birthday parties a few times at McDonald's and got the impression that it does not seem to care much about the quality of its gifts. In July 2001, my child had a birthday party at McDonald's Pondok Bambu and got a small backpack with a picture of Ronald McDonald on it. My friends and I agreed that the quality of this gift was so low it gave us a poor impression of McDonald's products.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
MLM and Muslims
MLM and Muslims From Bisnis Indonesia The statement by Din Syamsudin, a public figure and a member of the Indonesian Ulemas Council, that "the multi-level marketing (MLM) business is forbidden to Muslims" has caused a me a great deal of concern. We must all learn more about multi-level marketing to avoid making any hasty judgments. Many people have been deceived by the enticing promises made by some companies purportedly in the MLM business.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mother's wish causes toddler's death
Mother's wish causes toddler's death Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang It was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying. His mother, 28-year-old Lestari, could not stand the noise and asked her brother-in-law, Herman, to buy Aditya a bowl of chicken porridge. Fulfilling Lestari's wish, Herman took Aditya on his motorcycle leaving the house on the Karang Anyar village, Karang Sari subdistrict, to buy the porridge.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
National Awakening Day
National Awakening Day National Awakening Day, May 20, is commemorated every year to pay homage to those Indonesians who rose as the untied nation of Indonesia, which was still under Dutch colonial domination in the 1920s. Indonesian nationalist leaders at that time agreed that national liberation and independence should be brought about by enhancing all of the levels of national education by putting it all under one organization, or national roof.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designers
Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designers Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Kuta, Bali The third Bali International Fashion Week, held from May 13 through to May 16, showed its class, attracting prominent local and national figures in the fashion business. This year, the festival took place at the Discovery-Kartika Plaza Hotel in the holiday resort of Kuta.
Sat, 18 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights commission urged to probe death of witness
Rights commission urged to probe death of witness Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Pressure has been mounting for a probe into the death of a witness in police custody here more than a month ago. A coalition of non-governmental organizations has urged the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to investigate the death of Aan Yulianto, 19, who they suspect was severely beaten during police questioning.