Archive: 23 May 2002
79 articles found
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trams please, not more buses!
Trams please, not more buses! It was reassuring to read recently in the local media that the city administration is doing something to deal with Jakarta's chronic transport problem, except it is totally misguided in its choice of transport. The Jl.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Don't expect too much from law enforcers'
'Don't expect too much from law enforcers' Every parent fears that their children might become trapped in the cycle of drug addiction. They talked to The Jakarta Post about their fears and what should be done to deal with the problem of drug abuse among youth. Armyn Gutom, 35, an activist with an NGO who has two children, and lives in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. "Drug trafficking is difficult to be curbed because the police are not serious in handling the problem.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Lippmann tendency
The Lippmann tendency Arya Gunawan, in his letter titled, Response to Frank Richardson(The Jakarta Post, May, 21) has, not unexpectedly, set about defending his credentials as a columnist by trying to show he is familiar with the writings of Walter Lippmann, who he quoted in his article, Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope (The Post, May 14).
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police foil attempt to smuggle arms to GAM
Police foil attempt to smuggle arms to GAM Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Police in Labuhan Batu, North Sumatra, arrested on Tuesday five Acehnese people who were trying to smuggle a huge cache of M-16 automatic rifle ammunition and 103 boxes of medicine from Jakarta to strife-torn Aceh. The five suspects identified as H, 35, MBK, 32, BS, 42, B, 20, and ABZ, 32 and all Acehnese, were netted by the Labuhan Batu Police in a traffic operation in Blok Songo Village, Kota Pinang. Adj. Sr.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, May 23, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, May 23, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Charity concert for education project
Charity concert for education project TANGERANG: Lecturers and a students choir of Pelita Harapan University (UPH) in cooperation with the Indonesian Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation and some local sopranos and tenors will play classical numbers in a charity concert at the Lippo Karawaci complex here on Thursday evening. About 1,200 expected guests will be entertained with pieces such as W. A.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
SP, PSM, Persita march into semifinals
SP, PSM, Persita march into semifinals Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang Semen Padang, PSM Makassar and Persita Tangerang qualified for the semifinals of the Indonesian soccer league with wins on Wednesday. In the second round of Group K matches, which were held in Padang, West Sumatra, the host team crushed defending champion Persija Jakarta 3-0 while PSM overcame Barito Putra 2-1.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
BCA's plan to buy IBRA assets must be monitored: Bappenas
BCA's plan to buy IBRA assets must be monitored: Bappenas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans by Bank Central Asia (BCA) to purchase bank loans held by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) must be closely monitored as the transaction could only benefit the new owners of the bank at the expense of taxpayers, according to a statement issued late on Wednesday by the Office of the State Minister of National Development Planning/Bappenas.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The five judges and the prosecutor involved in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Central Jakarta District Court made very little effort on Wednesday to question vigorously a witness in the case. Their questioning of witness Dody Hardjito, an alleged accomplice of Tommy, did little to explore Tommy's alleged possession of illegal firearms or his alleged role in the murder of Supreme Court justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last year.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor candidates
Governor candidates From Media Indonesia In its edition of April 30, 2002, Media Indonesia published a statement made by two members of the city council, Tarmidi Suharjo of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and Ahmad Heryawan of the Justice Party, saying that both will reject Jakarta governor candidates from active-service or retired military/police members and that there is no more room for such nominees.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Force religion on kids, not drugs'
'Force religion on kids, not drugs' Every parent fears that their children might become trapped in the cycle of drug addiction. They talked to The Jakarta Post about their fears and what should be done to deal with the problem of drug abuse among youth. Armyn Gutom, 35, an activist with an NGO who has two children, and lives in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. "Drug trafficking is difficult to be curbed because the police are not serious in handling the problem.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
LIPI researchers win international awards
LIPI researchers win international awards Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three researchers from the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) have been recognized not only for their contribution to the world of science, but also to the business world.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Companies refuse to pay tax
Companies refuse to pay tax TANGERANG: Three big companies had thus far refused to pay taxes for public street lighting, complained Nanang Hernawan, head of the Tangerang municipal original revenue. The three companies -- garment manufacturers PT Argo Pantes and PT Tifico and fiber producer PT Indonesia Toray Syntetis -- claimed they did not consume electricity supplied by state-owned electricity company PT PLN but produced electricity with their own generators for internal uses.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
EU issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh, Papua
EU issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh, Papua Antara, Jakarta The European Parliament has issued a resolution calling on Indonesia to formulate an immediate peaceful solution to the conflicts in Maluku, Aceh and Papua, while affirming its recognition on Indonesia's integrity, a report said.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh leaders call state revenue allocation unfair
Aceh leaders call state revenue allocation unfair Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh met House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais on Wednesday to lodge a complaint against what he called the unfair allocation of state revenue from the exploration of natural resources in the oil-rich province.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/Ternak
JP/5/Ternak Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung Thousands of poultry farmers declined to pay a special poultry tax to the West Java provincial administration because of their losses in the fierce competition with the chicken cartel. Alie Aboebakar, chairman of the Indonesian Poultry Farmers Association (PPUI), said here on Wednesday that both the association and its members in the province would not comply with Bylaw No.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, May 23, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, May 23, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting Humanity and Eccentricity by Made Kaek, Gallery 9, Jl AA Gede Rai, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until June 18. * Painting Chu Teh-Chun's Collections, Darga Gallery, Sanur Raya complex 20-21, JL.Bypass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (Tel. 0361-285249), until May 31. * Painting by Seniwati Sanggar Muda, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until June 5.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security in place for international conference
Security in place for international conference I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Throughout his career in the police force, 44-year-old Adjutant Commissioner Surpha Winaya has survived many rough and difficult assignments.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Budget (4x11)
1. Budget (4x11) 6% growth target seen as unrealistic 2. Niaga (2x26) Low bids may lead IBRA to alter Bank Niaga sale strategy 3. BCA (2x30) BCA's plan to buy IBRA assets must be monitored: Bappenas 4. Merpat (2x21) Setiawan Djodi's Setdco to buy Merpati 5. Export (3x11) 'Exports unaffected by rupiah's rise'
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup fever giving SE Asian stock markets a headache
World Cup fever giving SE Asian stock markets a headache Reuters, Bangkok Southeast Asia's stock markets, struggling to bounce back after being thumped by global economic gloom, now have to take on a new and unexpected rival -- soccer. Some retail investors in the soccer-crazy region are already offloading shares so they can take a punt on World Cup matches instead, analysts say, and more selling is on the way.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Young artists display abstract works
Young artists display abstract works Boudewijn Brands, Contributor, Jakarta When visiting Bali, the country's most popular tourist destination, one may stumble across some abstract paintings and notice that the prices are sometimes too high. Some people even comment on abstract art, saying: "I can do that myself", or "My (baby) daughter/son, could make that too" and so on. The paintings are expensive as they position themselves as "progressive" art from Australia or Singapore.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: At least 100 Gaspermindo taxi drivers thronged the
JAKARTA: At least 100 Gaspermindo taxi drivers thronged the City Council building on Wednesday, complaining about a lack of transparency in the taxi company's management. "We are demanding that the management resign for the lack of transparency in managing the company. We held a meeting today but were forced to disperse," the drivers' spokesman, Jose Rizal, told reporters.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ford Motor Indonesia
Ford Motor Indonesia NEW OUTLET: (From left to right) President of Ford ASEAN Operations, John Parker, Managing Director of the Ford Jakarta Barat superstore, Darwin Maspolim and President Director of PT Ford Motor Indonesia, Will Angove at the launch of the new Ford model, the Lynx. The car was launched during the opening of Ford's second outlet, the Ford Jakarta Barat superstore, in Slipi, West Jakarta, recently. ;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r..
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
6% growth target seen as unrealistic
6% growth target seen as unrealistic Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts agreed with the government that the country's economic growth could improve next year, but that it could only happen gradually, and therefore 6 percent growth in 2003 would be very unlikely.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers robbed upon arrival home
Migrant workers robbed upon arrival home BOGOR: Four migrant workers who had just returned from Malaysia were found unconscious in a villa here on Tuesday morning after they were robbed by men they met upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport the previous day. The workers were rushed to hospital. One of them, Ridwan, was still in a coma as of Wednesday.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citizen certificate and graft
Citizen certificate and graft Perhaps the most appalling incident of late, amid the national crusade for a clean and democratic government, is the story of yet another victim of the corrupt bureaucracy. This news came in the wake of the authorities demonstration of a greater tolerance toward Chinese-Indonesians. The Chinese are now allowed to celebrate their New Year festival and it has been declared a national holiday.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
BSD accused of polluting river
BSD accused of polluting river TANGERANG: An official at the Tangerang regency environmental agency office accused Bumi Serpong Damai housing estate on Wednesday of polluting Cisadane river. Cecep Suhendar, chief of the agency's supervision and permit control, said household waste dumped in the river caused pollution because it was not treated properly beforehand. It happened because the housing estate's waste water treatment facility was out of order, he said.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rio Tinto wants solid firms for KPC
Rio Tinto wants solid firms for KPC Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sangatta, East Kalimantan Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto Indonesia has said it would prefer reputable local partners like mining firm PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam and publicly listed nickel and gold mining company PT Aneka Tambang to operate its coal mining firm Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC).
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Setiawan Djodi's Setdco to buy Merpati
Setiawan Djodi's Setdco to buy Merpati Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian business group Setdco Group and its foreign partners have prepared between US$300 and $500 million to acquire a majority stake in the financially troubled state-owned airline PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines. Setdco's president Setiawan Djody told reporters on Wednesday that he had set up a consortium comprising of Setdco and Canadian and Australian companies to take over the stake.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sofjan questioned as witness
Sofjan questioned as witness JAKARTA: Investigators from the Attorney General's Office questioned businessman Sofjan Wanandi for five hours on Wednesday as a witness to alleged loan abuse by now-defunct Bank Dana Hutama. The investigation revealed that Sofjan, as the commissioner, signed the application to receive an emergency loan from Bank Indonesia during the financial crisis in 1998, but some of the money went to the bank's affiliated businesses.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia revokes APP licenses
Malaysia revokes APP licenses Patrick Chalmers, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Sarawak state, intent on keeping prized assets from creditors of debt-ridden Asia Pulp & Paper, has revoked licenses to plant an area over three times the size of Singapore, sources said on Wednesday. Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud has signed an order reclaiming 200,000 hectares (494,000 acres) of land allocated for tree planting by Borneo Pulp and Paper Sdn Bhd.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs to rebuild its self-confidence
Indonesia needs to rebuild its self-confidence Ahmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhamamdiyah, Jakarta Indonesia is likely the worst of the nations now limping toward greater control of their own destiny. With a population of about 220 million, Indonesia, an archipelago comprising about 17,000 islands, is really going through a dangerous and physically tiring phase of its history. Three questions demand proper answers.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers on Trisakti and Semanggi cases returned
Dossiers on Trisakti and Semanggi cases returned Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights ad hoc prosecutors have returned the dossiers on three student shootings in 1998 and 1999 to investigators from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) because of procedural shortcomings in some of the witness testimony. Attorney General's Office spokesman Barman Zahir said on Wednesday that the dossiers were returned to the rights commission on Tuesday.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
AIDS follows heroin routes
AIDS follows heroin routes YOGYAKARTA: Asian countries, including Indonesia, have been urged to step up moves to curb the spread of the Human Immuno- Deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which according to the latest survey goes hand-in-hand with the trafficking of heroin. Samudra W. Nasution of the AIDS Alert Foundation said that the phenomenon had been detected in several countries bordering Myanmar, including China, India and Vietnam.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
European Parliament issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh and Papua
European Parliament issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh and Papua ANTARA Jakarta The European Parliament has issued a resolution calling on Indonesia to formulate an immediate peaceful solution to the conflicts in Maluku, Aceh and Papua, while affirming its recognition on Indonesia's integrity, a report said.
Thu, 23 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.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poultry farmers oppose new tax
Poultry farmers oppose new tax Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of poultry farmers declined to pay a special poultry tax to the West Java provincial administration because of their losses in the fierce competition with the chicken cartel. Alie Aboebakar, chairman of the Indonesian Poultry Farmers Association (PPUI), said here on Wednesday that both the association and its members in the province would not comply with Bylaw No.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
HKTI says 80% import tariff on chicken legs not sufficient
HKTI says 80% import tariff on chicken legs not sufficient The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Farmer's Association (HKTI) said on Wednesday that plans by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to impose an 80 percent tariff on the import of chicken leg quarters would not be effective in protecting the local poultry industry against cheaper imports. HKTI chairman Siswono Yudhohusodo urged the government to impose a 120 percent import tariff.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The election will be determined by the council's 83
The election will be determined by the council's 83 councillors. The largest party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, which has 30 seats in the council, will play a significant role in the election. The party earlier announced it would nominate party city chapter chairman Tarmidi and party central board deputy chairman Roy BB Janis.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New course for sustainable mining
New course for sustainable mining Emil Salim, Former Indonesian Environment Minister I strongly recommend that mining companies voluntarily implement this approach in their operations. The "best technology" mandated in the air pollution case could also become the best practice design in the extractive industries case.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exports unaffected by rupiah's rise: Rini
Exports unaffected by rupiah's rise: Rini The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi said on Wednesday that the country's exports would remain competitive despite the sharp rise in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar. "Exports will remain competitive," she was quoted by Dow Jones as saying. She added that even if the local unit strengthened to Rp 8,500, exports would still be competitive. She did not elaborate.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Highland Gathering held on Sunday
Highland Gathering held on Sunday JAKARTA: The 26th Jakarta Highland Gathering this year will he held at the Lippo Karawaci sports ground in Tangerang on Sunday. There will be a number of sports events like five-a-side soccer, six-a-side rugby and golf, besides the main events, traditional Scottish games. Among these are throwing weights, the shot put, and tossing the caber. A Scottish bagpipe contest will also be held during the event, which will last the whole day from 7 a.m.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plaza Senayan's security disappointing
Plaza Senayan's security disappointing From Koran Tempo I am really disappointed with the security system at Plaza Senayan. On May 9, a woman friend of mine, with the initials D, was attacked and robbed by a man, who was later identified as EB, in parking lot P7 of the shopping center. In the attack, my friend's handbag was seized and its contents removed. When my friend tried to take back her bag, she was punched in the right eye.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Senjata: 8 x 4 lines
1. Senjata: 8 x 4 lines Police foil attempt to smuggle arms, medicine to GAM 2. Aceh: 24 x 2 lines Aceh leaders call state revenue allocation unfair 3. Ternak: 8 x 4 lines Poultry farmers oppose new tax
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali gets a facelift ahead of conference
Bali gets a facelift ahead of conference Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua Starting May 27, Bali will be host to the biggest international meeting ever held on the island -- with more than 6,000 delegates from all over the world. Well-known as Indonesia's most prominent tourist destination, Bali has hosted numerous international meetings and events, but this time is be different.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court fails to explore witness' statements in Tommy's trial
Court fails to explore witness' statements in Tommy's trial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The five judges and the prosecutor involved in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Central Jakarta District Court made very little effort on Wednesday to question vigorously a witness in the case.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Low bids may lead IBRA to alter Bank Niaga sale strategy
Low bids may lead IBRA to alter Bank Niaga sale strategy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is mulling over other ways to divest the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga if the current plan to sell the stake to strategic investors fails to generate attractive bids. IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said on Wednesday that the alternative ways included selling the stake via a secondary offering, or private placement.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF says to lift Asian growth forecasts
IMF says to lift Asian growth forecasts Dominic Whiting Reuters Bangkok The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it would probably lift its 2002 growth forecasts for much of Asia, and most sharply for South Korea, because exports and consumption are growing faster than expected.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FIFA chief candidate to visit Jakarta
FIFA chief candidate to visit Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Issa Hayatou, a candidate for FIFA's presidency from Cameroon, plans to arrive in Jakarta on Friday in his campaign tour against the incumbent chief Joseph Blatter. Tri Goestoro, the secretary-general of the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI), said that Hayatou, who is the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was scheduled to meet PSSI chairman Agum Gumelar for support.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Vendors at Harco Glodok electronics market in Kota, West Jakarta, revealed that they had been experiencing quiet trade in electronic goods during the last two-and-a-half months, though their prices had dropped due to the strengthening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar. "I think the market will be slow for the next two months to three months," said Aliang, who runs Berjaya electronic shop in the area.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Winning Thomas Cup shuttlers receive state reception
Winning Thomas Cup shuttlers receive state reception Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the men's Thomas Cup badminton team were received like visiting heads of states when they paid a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday. Accompanied by Chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) Chairul Tanjung, the team were treated royally when the President received them at Merdeka Palace.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Can we challenge ourselves?
Can we challenge ourselves? It is not only PT Astra International president director, TP Rachmat, who admires developments in such countries as India and China. We also see how all people compete for development. They succeed through hard work and discipline. TP Rachmat spoke about choices made by countries like India and China, that the two countries have decided to focus on the development of software and hardware, respectively.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The five judges and the prosecutor involved in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Central Jakarta District Court made very little effort on Wednesday to question vigorously a witness in the case. Their questions to witness Dody Hardjito, an alleged accomplice of Tommy, did little to explore Tommy's alleged possession of illegal firearms and his alleged role in the murder of Supreme Court justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last year.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Navy steps in to combat piracy
Navy steps in to combat piracy CIREBON, West Java: The Indonesian Navy is stepping up patrols along the northern coast of Java in a bid to crack down on piracy and increasing reports of clashes between fishermen. Cirebon Naval Base chief Col. Budhi S. Yitno said here on Thursday that a total of seven ships -- three warships from the Jakarta Navy base and four patrol boats from Cirebon -- would be deployed to patrol the busy waters.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspects in Palu church bombings to stand trial
Suspects in Palu church bombings to stand trial The Jakarta Post Jakarta Three people suspected of involvement in the New Year's bombing of four churches in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu will stand trial on Tuesday, says a judge. "Three suspects will stand trial on May 28, 2002 at the Palu District Court and they will be tried separately," Abdul Rachim, chief of the Palu District Court, said in Palu on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students mass in peaceful protest
Students mass in peaceful protest DENPASAR, Bali: About 150 students staged a peaceful rally on Tuesday at the Bali legislative council building to protest what they called continuing state-sponsored violence against civil society. Six student groups from Udayana University, Warmadewa University and the Denpasar College of Arts joined forces under the banner of the Bali Students' Alliance (AMB) in a protest that lasted for three hours.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang court continues to dish out death sentence
Tangerang court continues to dish out death sentence The Tangerang District Court has been consistent in dealing with drug cases. On Monday, May 25, judges Ade Komarudin, Suhartoyo and P Joseph Ziraulo, handed down the death sentence to defendant Merri Utami a.k.a Cahyawanti Jurianti, who was arrested for bringing 1.10 kilos of heroin into the country on Oct. 31, 2001, upon her arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Harco Glodok electronics market in the doldrums
Harco Glodok electronics market in the doldrums Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors at Harco Glodok electronics market in Kota, West Jakarta, revealed on Monday that they had been experiencing quiet trade in electronic goods during the last two-and-a-half months, though their prices had dropped due to the strengthening of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso 'extends' his term by 25 days
Sutiyoso 'extends' his term by 25 days Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sutiyoso must really enjoy being governor, since he reported to President Megawati Soekarnoputri that his term concludes on Oct. 31, or 25 days later than it actually ends. City Council chairman Edy Waluyo questioned on Wednesday this discrepancy, which occurred in a recent report from Sutiyoso to the President. "Sutiyoso's term should end on Oct.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
On the Agenda
On the Agenda From May 20 to June 7, Bali will host a number of national, regional and international meetings, including the Preparatory Committee Meeting (Prep-Com) IV for the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the parallel meeting the People's Forum which, which will be held from May 24 to June 6. Prep-Com IV will take place at the Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua from May 27 to June 7.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Salim -- Changing course
2. Salim -- Changing course 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni New course for sustainable mining Emil Salim Former Indonesia Environment Minister 3. Yomiuri -- Govt faces key test on Kyoto 2 X 24 36pt Bodoni Tokyo faces crucial test on Kyoto Protocol issue The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI falls sharply to 15.81%
SBI falls sharply to 15.81% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes fell sharply to 15.81 percent at the weekly's auction Wednesday, from 16.08 percent at last week's auction. The central bank said in a statement that the decrease in the interest rate was in line with plans to lower rates to reduce the cost payable by the government in funding its budget deficit.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
House fails to pin down Endriartono on reform
House fails to pin down Endriartono on reform Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief candidate Gen. Endriartono Sutarto fell short on Wednesday of presenting his vision for the future of the TNI to the House of Representatives (DPR). What he came up with instead mostly consisted of wide-ranging pledges not unlike those made by politicians campaigning to get themselves elected in a poll.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.22
Rupiah Rates May.22 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May.22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firm faces probe over alleged insider trading
U.S. firm faces probe over alleged insider trading Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Wednesday it was investigating possible insider trading by U.S. investment firm Merrill Lynch during last week's sale of shares in state- owned international call operator PT Indosat. ".. an investigating team has been established in respect of the (alleged illegal trading of) Indosat shares.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta faces real, immediate threat of sinking
Jakarta faces real, immediate threat of sinking Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A major increase in construction, overexploitation of groundwater and unstable soil are causing parts of Jakarta to subside by up to eight centimeters a year, making the capital prone to more flooding, a surveyor company's report said.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Damaged roads invite crime
Damaged roads invite crime INDRAMAYU, West Java: Damaged roads along the Indramayu- Cirebon and Jatibarang-Cirebon routes have become a new source of income for thugs, with at least 100 reports of motorists falling victim to extortion in recent months. Indramayu Police chief Adj. Sr. Com. Eko Hadi Sutedjo said hoodlums were taking advantage of passing vehicles by extorting money from motorists forced to slow down due to poor road conditions.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 22, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,125 -25 41,500 Adindo Foresta 55 -5 80,500 AGIS Tbk 125 -5 805,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 170 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 908,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 -25 50,000 Andhi...
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taxi drivers protest management
Taxi drivers protest management JAKARTA: At least 100 Gaspermindo taxi drivers thronged the City Council building on Wednesday, complaining about a lack of transparency in the taxi company's management. "We are demanding that the management resign for the lack of transparency in managing the company. We held a meeting today but were forced to disperse," the drivers' spokesman, Jose Rizal, told reporters.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five policemen questioned for beating demonstrators
Five policemen questioned for beating demonstrators Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police admitted on Wednesday that some officers were out of control when they beat and kicked students during Tuesday's demonstration to mark the fall of former authoritarian president Soeharto. "Yes, we admit that some police officers were out of control (in beating and kicking the demonstrators) when dealing with the demonstration on Tuesday," City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'TNI exercises won't ease tension in Maluku'
'TNI exercises won't ease tension in Maluku' Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ambon and Jakarta based non-governmental organizations representing groups in restive Maluku, opposed the Indonesian Military's plan to stage war games in the area for fear of creating wider conflict. The lack of coordination between security personnel and the governor, as well as the frequent clashes between police and the military, has resulted in widespread distrust among the people.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt revokes licenses of 13 labor exporting firms
Govt revokes licenses of 13 labor exporting firms The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration revoked the operating licenses on Wednesday of 13 labor exporting companies for failing to protect Indonesian migrant workers and to meet administrative requirements. Director General of Overseas Labor Placement Soeramsihono said here that some of the companies had tried to persuade manpower minister Jacob Nuwa Wea to reconsider his decision to revoke their licenses.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citizenship and graft
Citizenship and graft Perhaps the most appalling incident of late, amid the national crusade for a clean and democratic government, is the story of yet another victim of the corrupt bureaucracy. This news came in the wake of the authorities demonstration of a greater tolerance toward Chinese-Indonesians. The Chinese are now allowed to celebrate their New Year festival and it has been declared a national holiday.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Cambodia-Rouge Cambodian police arrest fugitive Khmer Rouge chief JP/11/ASEAN Fugitive Khmer Rouge chief arrested CAMBODIA: Police have arrested fugitive former Khmer Rouge commander Sam Bith, wanted in connection with the 1994 slaying of three foreign tourists, official said on Wednesday. Sam Bith has been sought for years by authorities for his alleged role in the kidnap and subsequent killing of three backpackers from Britain, France and Australia.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Giving priority to the poor
Giving priority to the poor Siwage Dharma Negara, Economic Researcher, The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta Indonesia will host a ministerial-level gathering of the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development from May 27 through June 7 in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional bill now urgent
Constitutional bill now urgent JAKARTA: Constitutional law experts demanded that the bill on the constitutional court be discussed properly and finished immediately so as to help solve constitutional problems facing the country. The Association of Indonesian Constitutional and Administrative Law Teachers said here on Wednesday that the constitutional court must be given its proper place in the new format of the country's constitution.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Japan (1 x 30)
1. Japan (1 x 30) Japan bounces back from recession JP/ 2. Steel (1 x 35) China threatens to slap levy on U.S. steel OR China threatens U.S. with steel, soy levy JP/16/Steel 3. (1 x 36) S. Korean workers strike while iron is hot OR S. Korean workers strike ahead of World Cup OR Strike threatens S. Korea's image ahead of Cup 4. IMF (1 x 40) IMF could lift Asian growth forecasts JP/16/IMF
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Audience prefers entertainment to news'
'Audience prefers entertainment to news' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the economic crisis continuing unabated and a political climate vulnerable to conflict, media consumers are turning more to entertainment and leisure news. A survey conducted by Media Research Ignas Kleden and Associates suggested that the media change their presentation of the news and offer more than factual news to grab consumers.
Thu, 23 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts say 6% growth target is unrealistic
Analysts say 6% growth target is unrealistic Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts agreed with the government that the country's economic growth could improve next year, but that it could only happen gradually, and therefore 6 percent growth in 2003 would be very unlikely.