Archive: 22 May 2002
69 articles found
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spain accelerates Look-East program
Spain accelerates Look-East program The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Spanish government, which currently holds the presidency of the European Union, has stepped up its Look-East policy since 2000 under a four-year Asia Pacific Framework Plan devised to broaden and deepen its overall relations with what it sees as a high-growth region.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. TNI: 8 x 4 lines
1. TNI: 8 x 4 lines Screening of TNI top gun begins OR Screening of Endriartono open to the public 2. Bisri: 18 x 2 Megawati OKs Bisri's bid for MPR key post 3. Kaukus: 24 x 2 lines Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PT Timah sticks to 2002 output target
PT Timah sticks to 2002 output target KUNMING, CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated tin firm, said on Tuesday it was sticking to its earlier target of producing less tin in 2002 even though global prices staged a recent recovery. "If we get concentrates from small-scale mines then we can increase our production, but in my plan it (output) is around 34,000 tones, the same as before," Thobrani Alwi, Timah's President Director, told Reuters in an interview.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ACROSS
JP/5/ACROSS Policemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police. Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. Jonny Yodjana said the officer, whose name is being withheld, would be punished, pending the completion of an investigation by the North Sumatra Police.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting
Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy here donated US$70,000 for the 4th Preparatory Committee Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, to be held in Bali from May 27 to June 7. Canadian Ambassador Ferry de Kerckhove said here on Tuesday that it was traditional for his country to support multilateralism and the involvement of civil society in international discussions on sustainable development.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism bill 'needs revision'
Terrorism bill 'needs revision' JAKARTA: The bill on the prevention and eradication of terrorism needs to be reviewed because it contains blurred definitions, prioritizes the supremacy of power and encourages Machiavellian maneuverings, according to an official from the Islam Defenders Front (FPI). FPI chairman Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq Shihab said during a seminar that the bill defined terrorism as an act committed by an individual or a group that disregards the national apparatus or government.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dian fights for women's rights
Dian fights for women's rights Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The young Dian Kartika Sari idolized her best friend's father. Growing up without a father of her own, she thought he was the perfect man because he seemed to put his family ahead of everything else in the world. But her image of the man was shattered unexpectedly, leaving her heartbroken and eventually pushing her to become an activist fighting to empower women.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
A failing state?
A failing state? Four years ago, just after former president Soeharto finally bowed to public demand and decided to quit the presidency, this newspaper published an editorial with the rhetorical question: Can we be optimistic? The question we raised then was: Will the new person in command be able to implement the popular demand for total reform in order to heal the country's ills? The answer we put forward then was negative.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Growth could return to 6% in 2003: Govt
Growth could return to 6% in 2003: Govt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Tuesday that the country's economic growth could return to the precrisis level of 6 percent next year on the back of an improved political situation at home and rapid progress in the bank restructuring program. He added that a recovery in the global economy would support growth in the gross domestic product (GDP).
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
District court to go hi-tech
District court to go hi-tech Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court plans to go high-tech in the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as it decided on Tuesday to hear the testimony of former president B.J. Habibie via videoconferencing. If the plan materializes, it will be the first time an Indonesian court has employed the technology.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus
Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle warned on Tuesday a group of Muslim leaders, who had held a series of informal meetings, against forging a coalition to unsettle the government. The party deputy chairman Roy B.B.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
API complains of rampant quota trading
API complains of rampant quota trading Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to disclose the name of companies holding textile export quotas for the U.S. market amid strong suspicions that the quotas were mostly controlled by brokers. "We have asked the director general of international trade at the ministry to disclose this ...
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threats
Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threats Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Danger has the capacity to unite different people to brave a common threat. That is the case for Kelapa Gading residents in North Jakarta who are now protesting the construction of a sports complex which they believe violates land use regulations.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuse
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuse Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion. They may look like ordinary children but they have experiences that many people could never imagine. They are abused street children. "Nita" (not her real name), 11, a polite girl with tattoos on her right hand, said she was raped by a man last year.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Endriartono, a difficult decision for Megawati
Endriartono, a difficult decision for Megawati Megawati and the military Imanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post 2. Inquirer -- Ople defends the Constitution 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni The Constitution and Islamic schools Dean Jorge Bocobo Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila deanjbocobo@yahoo.com 3. Asahi -- East Timor independent: A solid national foundation is the first priority. 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni The top priorities for East Timor The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta About a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion. They may look like ordinary children but they have experiences that many people could never imagine. They are abused street children. "Nita" (not her real name), 11, a polite girl with tattoos on her right hand, said she was raped by a man last year.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDAM to increase water rates
PDAM to increase water rates TANGERANG: Tangerang's state-owned tap water company, Kerta Rejasa (PDAM), plans to double its tap water prices beginning in July because of increases in fuel prices and electricity rates, an official said on Monday. It has been three years since the company increased water rates while electricity rates and fuel prices have risen several times in that period, PDAM spokesman Imam Fachri said.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Drugs are slow killer of young generation'
'Drugs are slow killer of young generation' Drugs will always bring losses to society. If no efforts are taken to tackle the problem, it will badly harm the younger generations. The Jakarta Post interviewed several people on the impact of illegal drugs. Yanto, 40, a motorcycle taxi driver: Drugs are the real slow but sure killer of our young generation. Their users are expanding and dealers keep targeting the potential users.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven Kontras attackers jailed
Seven Kontras attackers jailed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced seven defendants on Tuesday to two months and 15 days each for the March attack on the offices of the Commission for Mission Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) in Menteng, Central Jakarta. The verdict was delivered by presiding judge Silvester Djuma about an hour after prosecutor Ramdhanu presented the sentence recommendation. The sentence was equal to the recommendation.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: Official
Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: Official Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a greatly increased amount of construction and over- exploitation of groundwater, the city's land has subsided up to 91 centimeters in recent years, a city official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillion
IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillion The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Tuesday that it would launch next month the sale of bank loans with a total book value of between Rp 130 trillion and Rp 150 trillion (US$16.57 billion). IBRA deputy chairman Mohammad Syahrial said the loans were owed by some 2,500 debtors. He added that the loans included those owed by large debtors with individual loan sizes of more than Rp 50 billion.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers queried after rally over illegal fees
Drivers queried after rally over illegal fees Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bandung Police is questioning more than 40 crews of container trucks after a rally they held to protest widespread levies and demand a whole day of access to Padalarang toll road ended in violence on Tuesday. Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reform loses its direction
Reform loses its direction Four years has elapsed since the reform movement kicked off in this country. Former president Soeharto's resignation from office on May 21, 1998, marked the end of the New Order regime and ushered in the reform era. The birth of the reform era was underlined by the nation's strong commitment to create a better future in all aspects of life. A number of basic reform agendas were then voiced that involved reforming the political, legal and economic spheres.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF, government complete preliminary discussions
IMF, government complete preliminary discussions Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government completed on Tuesday their initial round of discussions on the sixth review of the country's economic reform program. The discussions are designed to pave the way for the disbursement of the next IMF loan tranche to Indonesia.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Babies need more water during the dry season
Babies need more water during the dry season Dear Dr. Donya, Thank you very much for your kind and expert advice. I request you kindly advise me on: 1. How much should the routine water intake be per day for my baby (in ml). And let me know how often I should have to give her water. She is now seven months old. 2. It is very hot now. Do I have to take any special prevention? Thanks. -- Pallavi Dear Pallavi, The water requirement for children is gauged by body weight.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Screening of Endriartono open to the public
Screening of Endriartono open to the public Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public's assessment of the personality and track record of military chief candidate Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will be answered as the House of Representatives (DPR) decided on Tuesday that the fit and proper test for the general will be opened to members of the public.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale
FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said in a statement on Tuesday that the planned sale of the government's 51 percent stake in medium-sized Bank Niaga would not be delayed. It said that the final bid deadline would remain May 27.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
19 arrested for gambling
19 arrested for gambling JAKARTA: Police arrested 19 alleged baccarat gamblers in the Bahari Apartments in North Jakarta on Tuesday. The apartments were also temporarily closed. Police detective chief Adj. Snr. Comr. Raja Erisman said the alleged gamblers, including a woman, were arrested following a two-day investigation based on a complaint, Antara reported. Even though gambling is prohibited by law, there are many illegal gambling dens here.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Policemen nabbed with marijuana
Policemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police. Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. Jonny Yodjana said the officer, whose name is being withheld, would be punished, pending the completion of an investigation by the North Sumatra Police.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riot erupts after legislator misses flight
Riot erupts after legislator misses flight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An airport in Irian Jaya remained closed on Tuesday because it was occupied by dozens of violent protesters after a local senior legislator missed his flight. The riot erupted on Monday night with protesters burning tires on the runway of Wamena airport in Jayawijaya regency, sparking tension in the town. At least two people were seriously injured when police fired shots at them.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.21
Rupiah Rates May.21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membership
UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membership Evelyn Leopold, Reuters, United Nations Hours after independence the tiny Pacific nation of East Timor applied to become the 190th member of the United Nations, an action greeted warmly on Monday by the UN Security Council. Some 34 speakers congratulated East Timor, the world's newest nation, born out of centuries of colonization by Portugal, 24 years of occupation by Indonesia and almost three years of United Nations administration.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Corruptors' move to Singapore
'Corruptors' move to Singapore The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A court rejected on Tuesday the indictment of two former bankers in absentia in a corruption trial and ordered the prosecutor to summon the defendants, who currently live in Singapore. Presiding Judge Rukmini of the Central Jakarta District Court told prosecutor Arnold Angkouw to summon Bambang Sutrisno and Adrian Kiki Ariwan, the deputy commissioner and the president director of the now-defunct Bank Surya.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor refugees cause trouble
E. Timor refugees cause trouble ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese refugees in the East Nusa Tenggara town of Belu continue to intimidate and blackmail locals, residents and officials said. Many of the refugees, armed with sharp weapons, have robbed local residents, Belu Regent Marsel Bere told The Jakarta Post. "I frequently receive reports from village personnel that refugees are intimidating and terrorizing local residents, making them very anxious," he said.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
[i]The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the
The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the conference entitled Global Mining Initiative on Recourcing The Future in Toronto.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
China to disburse $5m for ASEAN
China to disburse $5m for ASEAN DENPASAR, Bali: The People's Republic of China will disburse US$5 million to strengthen its relationship with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to support human development programs.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mall blamed for water scarcity
Mall blamed for water scarcity JAKARTA: A city official alleged that Taman Anggrek mall and condominium in Grogol, West Jakarta could have violated an agreement on the use of groundwater resulting in a water shortage in the surrounding area. "An initial estimation why the groundwater has subsided is because Taman Anggrek sourced its water from the same depth as most of the people living nearby," said D.K. Manurung, an official at the city mining agency on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27 In Mimika: Former tailing area turns to fish cultivation After finishing high school in 1994, Viktor Joku's aspirations were to become a civil servant with the local fisheries office in Jayapura, just like his father. He strongly believed that being a civil servant would guarantee him a proper and stable income. So every year, from 1995 till 2000, he diligently signed up for the necessary entrance tests.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines:
1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines: Corruption prevalent in PLN's Riau office: YLKI 2. Udin: 12 x 3 lines Police detective ordered to appear at murder trial 3. Sopir: 32 x 1 line Drivers questioned after rally over levies
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evi wins Anniswati rapid games
Evi wins Anniswati rapid games JAKARTA: Evi Lindiawati won the rapid matches during the Anniswati Memorial Cup women's chess tournament in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. Evi, 17, from Jakarta, collected 8 points from nine rounds, winning in seven rounds and drawing in the remaining two. Her draws came from her pairings against Upi D. Tamin and Suharyani. Former Asian champion Upi, who was beaten in the last round on the day, had to be content with second place on 7 points.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chang Purk's exterior belies very good food
Chang Purk's exterior belies very good food Penn Dawson, Contributor, Jakarta There is a saying that we should not judge a book by its cover, which goes along with the idea that it is what's inside that counts. Generally speaking, however, while nice in theory, in practice books are judged by their covers and if the outside is not attractive, people will not bother to have a look inside.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'
'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments' Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) Commander, Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu, told soldiers deployed in the sectarian hot spot of Maluku to shed their prejudices in favor of their own ethnic groups and religions, and, instead, remain loyal both to the state and the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKI
Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKI Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Corruption amounting to many billions of Rupiah is rampant at the Riau branch of state-owned electricity company PT PLN which has contributed to the company posting annual losses, the Indonesian Consumers Agency (YLKI) says. And the corruption has not been detected or acted on by law enforcement officials, YLKI Riau Branch chairman Andreas Heri Kahurifan told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom issues bonds
Telkom issues bonds JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced Tuesday its plan to issue fixed rate bonds worth Rp 1 trillion (US$109 million) with five years tenor and indicative coupon rates of between 17-17.5 percent. The company said in a statement that approximately 84 percent of the proceeds will be used for investment in telecommunications network development using CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Customs office must be serious in reforms: Analysts
Customs office must be serious in reforms: Analysts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to improve its performance and reputation.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated
KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated tin firm, said on Tuesday it was sticking to its earlier target of producing less tin in 2002 even though global prices staged a recent recovery. "If we get concentrates from small-scale mines then we can increase our production, but in my plan it (output) is around 34,000 tones, the same as before," Thobrani Alwi, Timah's President Director, told Reuters in an interview. Timah produced 38,081 tones of tin last year.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL
For ADVERTORIAL A contribution to Meranti Pandak villagers "I'm very grateful for the loan from Caltex to renovate my house. Frankly, without such assistance, it would have been impossible for me to rebuild my house," villager Sobirin said. Aisyah, a mother of four, shared similar joy: "Thank God I received the loan to renovate the house left by my late husband. Now I can live more peacefully," she said.
Wed, 22 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.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati and the military
Megawati and the military Imanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six months of waiting, President Megawati Soekarnoputri eventually submitted her choice for the post of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to the House of Representatives (DPR) last Monday. To the surprise of many in the military and the general public, the President named incumbent Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto as the sole candidate for the military's top post.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mining must be carried out sustainably
Mining must be carried out sustainably Emil Salim, Former Environment Minister, Indonesia This is indeed an important opportunity to move the mining industry yet a further step into the realms of sustainable development. I am aware that the mining industry has been continuously moving forward in the quest to achieve sustainable development and commend all the initiatives it has embarked upon in this direction.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP welcomes Japan's security role
RP welcomes Japan's security role Reuters, Tokyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, among the firmest supporters of the U.S. "war on terror" on Tuesday welcomed Japan's increased contribution to regional security. Japan, whose military is a sensitive issue in Asia where Japanese forces invaded countries such as the Philippines, China and Korea during World War II, now provides logistical support for U.S. forces in Afghanistan thanks to a law passed last year.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Chinese and the Jew
The Chinese and the Jew I was shocked with disbelief to read The Jakarta Post's report on April 29 titled Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena and that a noted lawyer and member of the national law commission such as Frans H. Winarta could have suggested that Chinese Indonesians should learn from the Jewish minority in the United States.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001 Exhibition * International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3. Performance * Jazz Concert by Gunter Adlerq, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel. 031 5454333), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 25. Films * Indonesian Short Films, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), 6 p.m., May 24.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to support military
Govt told to support military JAMBI: Former minister of defense Mahfud MD said the government should support the military in its efforts to improve professionalism so the military would stop meddling in political and economic affairs. Speaking at a seminar on civil society, Mahfud said politicians played a large role in shaping the military into a professional institution.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 21 , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 -5 25,000 Jakarta,5/21/200 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 0 12,500 Adindo Foresta 60 -10 120,000 Page 11 of 11 AGIS Tbk 130 -5 397,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 170 -30 9,500 Alfa Retailindo 800 0 52,500 Alter Abadi Tbk...
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disabled rally in Bandung
Disabled rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of people from the Forum of Struggle for the Disabled (Forpadi) marked National Awakening Day with a rally here on Monday. They marched through the city carrying banners and posters demanding the public, the government and state institutions stop discriminating against the disabled. They accused government institutions and state universities of not providing facilities for the disabled.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN okays laws to fight terrorism
ASEAN okays laws to fight terrorism Eileen Ng, Agence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian security ministers on Tuesday endorsed the use of preventive laws to fight terrorism despite failing to agree on a definition of the scourge.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/
JP/ 2. Howard (2 x 24) Australia seeks trade, gas deal with China 3. Energy (2 x 18) RP wants energy, finance cooperation JP/ 4. Oil (2 x 20) Oil data to quell the speculators JP/ 5. Niaga (1 x 30) FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale JP/13/Niaga
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Who controls the media?
Who controls the media? I would like to add some thoughts to Arya Gunawan's excellent article titled Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope" (The Jakarta Post, May 14, 2002). The end of Soeharto's New Order era in May 1998 was, at the same time, the beginning of the free press era in Indonesia. After three decades of censorship of the press, it was foreseeable that the administrations of B.J.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Greater Jakarta transport needs coordination
Greater Jakarta transport needs coordination Tantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The failure of coordination between authorities in Jakarta and those in the outlaying areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi has contributed to the chaotic transportation system in Greater Jakarta. The Agency for the Cooperation of Development (BKSP) has been around since 1976, but the agency -- jointly led by governors of Jakarta and West Java -- apparently does not function well.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesman
Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesman Muhammad Nafik, Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still embroiled in a seemingly perpetual crisis of political and economic uncertainty, Indonesia's future could well appear even bleaker still due to the dearth of statesmanship among the members of the political elite. One would be hard pressed to find anyone who is willing to exercise leadership wisely without narrow political partisanship and who is still able to get things done in government.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yuppies keep coffee shops on the boil
Yuppies keep coffee shops on the boil Grace Nirang, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesian farmers may be fed up with the low prices they get for their coffee but young people in the world's fourth most populous country can not get enough of the trendy bean. Farmers in the world's fourth largest producer desperately want out of coffee, but plans are brewing in the big cities for even more trendy cafes serving the stuff.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trial
Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trial Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta Military Tribunal ordered on Tuesday the local military prosecutor to compel detective police officer Second Insp. Edy Wuryanto, the sole suspect in the disappearance of evidence relating to the murder of a journalist, to stand trial next month, after he failed to attend on three consecutive occasions.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP wants Asian energy, finance cooperation
RP wants Asian energy, finance cooperation Reuters, Tokyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo called on Tuesday for Asian countries to cooperate in the energy field and said an embryonic common regional currency could be in place within a decade. Such linkages could help turn East Asia into the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, she told a conference in Tokyo. "It's possible to move toward the European model. Now, whether it will be done in 10 years is another question.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
What have we achieved?
What have we achieved? After two days of talks about the domestic problem of Aceh, held in a foreign country, under the umbrella of the Henry Dunant Center, and attended by people from the U.S., Great Britain, Thailand and other countries, Indonesia has achieved nothing concrete.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta About a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion. They may look like ordinary children but they have experiences that many people could never imagine. They are abused street children. "Nita" (not her real name), 11, a polite girl with tattoos on her right hand, said she was raped by a man last year.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students mourn death of reform movement
Students mourn death of reform movement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike other historical days, the fourth year of the reform movement was observed in a bitter mood on Tuesday, with students nationwide taking to the streets to vent their disappointment with the political elite's failure to comply with the reform agenda.
Wed, 22 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key post
Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key post Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon issue a decree to appoint Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri to fill the post of deputy speaker in the People's Consultative Assembly. Roy B.