Archive: 18 May 2002
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Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Christian, kingmaker in badminton
Christian, kingmaker in badmintonNovan 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
* 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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).
Sat, 18 May 2002
Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrested
Governor Sutiyoso leads drug raid, two suspects arrestedAhmad 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Muslim leaders form new caucus to better ties
Muslim leaders form new caucus to better tiesKurniawan 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.17
Rupiah Rates May.17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,575.00 8,575.00 9,120.00 9,030.00 Australian dollar 1 5,253.80 4,700.82 5,004.14 4,950.25Brunei dollar 1 5,331.29 4,771.84 5,077.95 5,025.04Canadian dollar 1 6,159.
Sat, 18 May 2002
'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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
The challenges facing an independence E. Timor
The challenges facing an independence E. TimorBantarto 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Press and public go their separate ways after 1998
Press and public go their separate ways after 1998A'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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidence
Flawed regional rulings, harm investor confidenceThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
'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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trial
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trialThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increases
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increasesAhmad 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidate
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidateTiarma 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
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Page 4Headings1. Amen: 8 x 4 linesMPR urged to share power with publicThe 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Our passports were confiscated
Our passports were confiscatedFrom 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,...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to Indonesia
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to IndonesiaThee 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areasThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreement
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreementApriadi 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Language constraints hampers athletics tutor
Language constraints hampers athletics tutorMusthofid, 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft case
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft caseMuninggar 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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Page 4Headings1. 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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 TangerangIt was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying.
Sat, 18 May 2002
To amend or not to amend
To amend or not to amendFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe debate over amending the 1945 Constitution has become increasingly heated among politicians, political observers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Sat, 18 May 2002
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visit
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visitTiarma 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
The 1998 student movement revisited
The 1998 student movement revisitedAri 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
E. Timor: World's youngest nation
E. Timor: World's youngest nationThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areasThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy9:30 Show Life10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Entertainment3:00 Documentary3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 TV Drama5:00 Traditional...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East Timor
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East TimorAssociated 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movement
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movementHarry 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,...
Sat, 18 May 2002
MPR urged to share amending role with public
MPR urged to share amending role with publicTiarma 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Indonesia fails in Fed Cup
Indonesia fails in Fed CupThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Bali Fashion Week aimed global market
Bali Fashion Week aimed global marketRita 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorism
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorismM. 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Reflections on national awakening day
Reflections on national awakening dayMochtar 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancers
Limbak, Rina: Two generations of 'kecak' dancersTantri 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
IBRA installs new management team for BII
IBRA installs new management team for BIIThe 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Astra returns to the black
Astra returns to the blackThe 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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).
Sat, 18 May 2002
Rapists must be
Rapists must be severely punishedFrom 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finals
RI beats Denmark 3-0 cruising to finalsNovan 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Unyil the puppet and 'Betty La Fea'
Unyil the puppet and 'Betty La Fea'From Media IndonesiaAs 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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
1. Custom (2x24)
1. Custom (2x24)'Customs office has failed to achieve reform' 2. Astra (4x7)Astra returns to the black3. 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
XLnet
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Sat, 18 May 2002
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Sat, 18 May 2002
Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospital
Jamsostek backs govt plan on bank, hospitalThe 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
McDonald's gifts
McDonald's giftsFrom 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
MLM and Muslims
MLM and MuslimsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Mother's wish causes toddler's death
Mother's wish causes toddler's deathMulta 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
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designers
Int'l Bali Fashion Week promotes local designersRita 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Megawati to get guarded Timor welcome
Megawati to get guarded Timor welcomeDean 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
South Korea hopes for miracle against China
South Korea hopes for miracle against ChinaNovan 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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / Management, business subjects top choices for overseas studyI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta While the quality of domestic higher education institutions has improved, studying overseas is still an option for many people.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Asian monies reach year highs
Asian monies reach year highsAlan 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Police bust thugs along nothern coast route
Police bust thugs along nothern coast routeIndra 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.17
Rupiah Rates May.17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,575.00 8,575.00 9,120.00 9,030.00 Australian dollar 1 5,253.80 4,700.82 5,004.14 4,950.25Brunei dollar 1 5,331.29 4,771.84 5,077.95 5,025.04Canadian dollar 1 6,159.
Sat, 18 May 2002
BP Kangean to sign new deal with Pertamina
BP Kangean to sign new deal with PertaminaMoch. 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Rights commission urged to probe death of witness
Rights commission urged to probe death of witnessAsip 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili trip
Annan hails Megawati's decision on Dili tripAnnastashya 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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,...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coaches
Language constraint hampers Indonesian athletic coachesMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaLanguage 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Taiwan separatists doomed to fail
Taiwan separatists doomed to failHua 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veterans
East Timor's independence brings bitter pain for veteransMuhammad 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
FDI approvals fall by 88 percent
FDI approvals fall by 88 percentAdianto 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.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stage
Bush meeting puts Mahathir center stageDon 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.