Archive: 29 May 2002
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Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono2. hatta -- 2 x 22Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questionedLela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
2. Gas (2 x 27)
2. Gas (2 x 27) Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies said. 3. Aussie (1 x 32) Thai, Australia set FTA blueprint JP/4. Japan (1 x 27) FM sees weak growth in Japan 5. Zoellick (1 x 40) U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds from cigarette taxes needed
Funds from cigarette taxes needed JAKARTA: House of Representatives' Commission VII on population and welfare affairs has asked the government to increase the contribution to the state budget raised from taxes on cigarettes to help finance the development budget of the Ministry of Health next year.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Councils reject aid for house repairs
Councils reject aid for house repairsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The councils of three subdistricts here have rejected city administration aid for the repair of houses damaged by the recent floods. The councils of Kampung Melayu and Bidara Cina in East Jakarta and Bangka in South Jakarta, turned down...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economiesAgence France-Presse, Singapore Oil, weather and assessing the value of holding U.S. dollar assets posed key risks to Pacific economies, a major international think-tank said Tuesday as fears over the economic impact of the Sept.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nationsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Friends of the Earth International is mobilizing support for developing countries with rich natural resources to demand compensation from developed countries and their companies...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds for school exams finally disbursed
Funds for school exams finally disbursedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started disbursing funds for school exams on Tuesday, one day after the exams started.As usual, the administration blamed technical reasons behind the disbursement of the Rp 10.4 billion (US$1.1 million) funds.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protestsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan More protests and violence are clouding the North Sumatra town of Porsea as local people opposed the central government's decision to give a green light for pulp and paper company PT Inti...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead
Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead TANGERANG: Tangerang police detectives shot dead two suspected criminals, including one who allegedly murdered a Malaysian couple, at separate places here late on Monday.Police detective's deputy chief Insp.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom's service
Telkom's serviceFrom Bisnis Indonesia I run a telecommunications kiosk in Central Jakarta. Unfortunately, I always end up paying more than what is stated on the telecommunications kiosk's bill from PT Telkom.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Life expectancy increases, says official
Life expectancy increases, says official JAKARTA: Director general for community health at the Ministry of Health Azrul Azwar, revealed on Tuesday that the average person's life expectancy in Indonesia had jumped within the last 30 years to 70 years old in 2000 from 55 years old in 1970.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Strengthening of the rupiah
Strengthening of the rupiah Head of the World Bank's representative office in Indonesia, Mark Baird, has said that the strengthening of the rupiah in the last few weeks is an indication of the restoration of market confidence.
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Nabiel --- 2x18
1. Nabiel --- 2x18 Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting 2. Partners -- 1x25 Partnerships push ahead 3. Djatun ---- 1x36 Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable developmentTax, subsidies to promote development =========== 4. Heads 5. Cap 6. Sidelines
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Learn from Bung Hatta': Scholars
'Learn from Bung Hatta': ScholarsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaNational leaders should learn more from Indonesian history and the founding fathers in an attempt to bring the country into a just, prosperous, and peaceful condition, scholars and observers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsens
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsensAgencies, London Indonesian authorities intensified repression of independence movements in Aceh and Papua last year with hundreds of cases of killings, torture and unlawful arrest, Amnesty International said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Foreigners allowed to leave Brunei
Foreigners allowed to leave Brunei BRUNEI: A group of 13 foreigners who were hired to investigate business affairs of Brunei's royal family -- and were later ordered by the government not to leave the country -- have been allowed to depart, Australia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
House shows support for Endriartono
House shows support for Endriartono JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday officially endorsed the nomination of Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to lead the Indonesian military (TNI), replacing Adm. Widodo A.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002
N. Sumatra councillors investigated
N. Sumatra councillors investigated MEDAN, North Sumatra: Nine members of regency and municipal legislatures in North Sumatra are to be investigated by the police for alleged involvement in criminal cases from January to April 2002.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Another ban from the House?
Another ban from the House?The govt and the House prefer media restriction Bimo Nugroho Director Institut Studi Arus Informasi (ISAI) Jakarta2. Yvan -- The world is dominated by the fundamentalists of the market 1 x 32 48 pt BodoniDomination of market fundamentalists Yvan Magain Economist Brussels3.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Heated argument behind Nabiel
Heated argument behind Nabiel A simple meeting between Indonesian state minister for the environment Nabiel Makarim and Greenpeace activists produced a heated argument outside the meeting room.But it was not Nabiel nor Greenpeace activists who were in conflict, but the United Nations' security...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Food products manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to issue $200 million in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and has appointed Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has asked state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom to cancel plans to establish a joint operating arrangement with 12 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators, according to a senior...
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 linesTension rises in East Aceh after students are released2. Narkoba: 20 x 2 linesDrug abuse becoming prevalent among teenagers in rural areas 3. Sopir: 24 x 2 linesCirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike 4.
Wed, 29 May 2002
The govt and the House
The govt and the House favor media restrictionBimo Nugroho Director Institut Studi Arus Informasi (ISAI) Jakarta The Indonesian media is under threat of a restriction that was initiated by the government, who formulates bills, and by the House of Representatives, who passes them.
Wed, 29 May 2002
House shows support for Endriartono
House shows support for Endriartono JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday officially endorsed the nomination of Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to lead the Indonesian military (TNI), replacing Adm. Widodo A.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscienceDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National leaders should learn more from Indonesian history and the founding fathers in an attempt to bring the country into a just, prosperous, and peaceful condition, scholars and observers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Punish errant officials, say legislators
Punish errant officials, say legislatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have urged the government to mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees students
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees studentsNani Farida and Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Tension in war-ridden Aceh, especially East Aceh regency, was rising following the release by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) of female students allegedly abducted early this month.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Megawati to install 'Garuda' pedestal
Megawati to install 'Garuda' pedestal President Megawati Sukarno putri is scheduled to attend the ceremony to construct a pedestal of the huge statue Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Ungasan Hill, Jimbaran, some 30 kilometers south of Denpasar on June 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).
Wed, 29 May 2002
Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder
Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd.
Wed, 29 May 2002
2. Indo (3 x 16)
2. Indo (3 x 16) Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt 3. Gas (1 x 24) Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG 4. PECC (2 x 18) Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies 5. Gold (2 x 20) Gold reaches new highs on Kashmir dispute JP/
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Ideology is dead' in politics
'Ideology is dead' in politicsAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Syafii Ma'arif hit the headlines recently when he said that there was no need to pit Muslims against nationalists. "Islam-oriented political parties only gained less than 10 percent of the total votes in the 1999 general...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and tradition
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and traditionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The first television station in the tourist island of Bali, BaliTV has launched its initial programs voicing the aspiration of the Balinese people to preserve their own culture and tradition.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 28, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 -5 37,500 Ades...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Outspoken councillor suspended
Outspoken councillor suspendedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillor Ugiek Soegihardjo of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been suspended for reporting an alleged bribe he received from businessman Edward Surjadjaja, the party's senior councillor...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violence
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first eyewitness testified on Tuesday during the trial of five suspected human rights violators believed to have been responsible for the deaths of civilians in Suai town, East Timor, following...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fields
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fieldsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono warned oil and gas producing regions unsatisfied with the existing revenue split with the central government against launching a blockade on oil and gas operations in their...
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. EcoDebt ---- 4x12
1. EcoDebt ---- 4x12 Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations 2. Unep ------- 4x10 UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet 3. Security --- 1x24 Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali Old, new work together at BICC 4.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Korean fast food on menu at W. Cup
Korean fast food on menu at W. CupSong Jung-a, Reuters, Chonju, South Korea A small South Korean company sees the World Cup as an ideal marketing chance to realize its dream of taking on global fast food giants with a healthy rice-and-vegetable dish gaining popularity across Asia.
Wed, 29 May 2002
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APECReuters, Washington U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick will carry Washington's vision of expanded trade in the Asia-Pacific region to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting opening on Wednesday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, his office said on...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Iraq to send envoy to OIC in Jeddah
Iraq to send envoy to OIC in Jeddah SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh, which has no diplomatic ties with Iraq, is to let Baghdad send an ambassador to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Jeddah in a new sign of improving relations, a newspaper said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jihad is sometimes an awful, feared and notorious word to many Indonesians, who generally know it only as a holy war against non-Muslims.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Oil rig explosion injures seven
Oil rig explosion injures seven SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A fire occurred at an oil rig belonging to PT Expan in Tarakan on Monday, seriously injuring seven workers.The seven are being treated at Tarakan General Hospital.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 29 May 2002
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chief
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chiefKurniawan Hari and Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters appointed on Tuesday Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso to lead the security restoration operations and head the Pattimura Regional Military Command in the troubled...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine Venus
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine VenusAgence France-Presse, Paris It will be a David versus Goliath tie Wednesday when rising Indonesian tennis star Wynne Prakusya takes on Wimbledon and US Open champion Venus Williams in the second round of the French Open.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has asked state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom to cancel plans to establish a joint operating arrangement with 12 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators, according to a...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Alcatel integrates Shanghai Bell
Alcatel integrates Shanghai Bell PARIS: French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel has completed steps to integrate Chinese telecom company Shanghai Bell, which it acquired seven months ago, Alcatel said here Tuesday.Alcatel Shanghai Bell, in which Alcatel has a 50.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'
Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To have a working democracy and an effective government constitutes the biggest challenges today, says former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.28
Rupiah Rates May.28 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,355.00 8,355.00 8,899.00 8,811.00Australian dollar 1 5,220.09 4,657.91 4,965.64 4,912.13Brunei dollar 1 5,217.51 4,657.19 4,963.19 4,911.37Canadian dollar 1 6,094.46 5,439.45 5,797.39 5,736.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companiesDow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Asia's national oil companies should work together to better compete against the global supermajors and ensure security of supply, Mohd. Hassan Marican, chief executive of Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali
Tradition, modernity join hands in BaliA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Made and Moore appear in stark contrast to each other. Made, a native Balinese man, wears a traditional sarong and is armed with a kris, while Inspector Phyllis Moore, a UN security official wears an elegant blue...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3. * Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, June 5 - 15. Films* French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Antam, Inco agree to tie up
Antam, Inco agree to tie up State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk. (Antam) and Canadian mining firm PT Inco Tbk have agreed to form a joint venture to develop nickel reserves in East Pomalaa, Kolaka regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Elected for the people?
Elected for the people? At least nine individuals have registered their candidacy for Jakarta governor with the secretariat of the Jakarta Council to replace incumbent Sutiyoso, whose term ends in October.
Wed, 29 May 2002
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planetFabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has been urged to break rules and regulations which hamper the organization from implementing more tangible projects that benefit the people and the...
Wed, 29 May 2002
After TNI has a new boss
After TNI has a new boss This week, we probably will have a new TNI (The Indonesian Military) chief. Last week, the House of Representatives Commission I interviewed and studied the resume of the sole candidate to head TNI, namely, Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development
Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development As the host of the fourth preparatory committee meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Indonesia has the opportunity to contribute to the creation of global measures to save the planet. The Jakarta Post's Riyadi Suparno and Berni K.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidenceFrom Rakyat Merdeka The people have struggled for four years in search of a democratic state mechanism. The fall of the New Order regime, it turns out, has not also meant the end to authoritarianism in this country.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Dili to pardon militiamen
Dili to pardon militiamen EAST TIMOR: Parliament is expected to pass legislation next month granting amnesty to anti-independence militiamen convicted of minor crimes during violence in the territory in 1999, East Timor's Prime Minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meet
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meetMusthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta With Thailand expected to remain top dog, Indonesia will be looking for a modest goal when it hosts the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Jakarta next month.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areas
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Water scarcity poses huge problems for the residents of large cities like Jakarta, and impoverished meatball vendor Kusno is no exception.
Wed, 29 May 2002
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soon
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soonAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Tuesday it had completed its investigation into alleged manipulation during the high profile sale of government shares in automaker PT Indomobil Sukses...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Government and the House in favor of media restriction
Government and the House in favor of media restrictionBimo Nugroho, Director Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI), Jakarta, bimo@isai.or.id The Indonesian media is under threat of a ban that was initiated by the government, who formulates bills, and by the House of...
Wed, 29 May 2002
RP sets 2.8b pesos to cushion El Nino
RP sets 2.8b pesos to cushion El Nino MANILA: The Philippine government is setting aside 2.8 billion pesos (US$560 million) to mitigate any adverse impact on the country's agricultural sector that could be stoked by the El Nino weather pattern, which is expected between October to June next year.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. Timor
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. TimorPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Dili There is a tragicomedy taking place in the East Timor's elementary schools. It revolves around the teachers' low proficiency of the Portuguese language, which the government has decided to use as the...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal'
'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal' JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court declared Tuesday that the police detention of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarief, was legal.Judge Torang H.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Cuban Embassy responds
Cuban Embassy responds I would not have made such an effort to counter the libelous The real blockade in Cuba: Ordinary people the victims by Razl Rivero Castaqeda (The Jakarta Post, May 20), had it not been for the fact that it was published in your newspaper, which is read by intellectuals and...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Domination of market fundamentalists
Domination of market fundamentalistsYvan Magain, Economist, Brussels If you look back over the last 20 or 30 years, nearly 100 countries have faced a monetary crisis. Over the last five years, almost all emerging countries have gone through the same crisis: Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, and now...
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government to mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judges
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judgesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A number of suspected criminals in Aceh have been released because of the shortages of judges in a number of district courts in the restive province.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidder
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidderDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Navy drives away refugees
Navy drives away refugees CIREBON, West Java: The Indonesian naval fleet based in Cirebon, West Java, has managed to drive away a small passenger ship with South Asian refugees intending to enter the country.Cirebon naval base commandant Col. Budhi S.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questionedLela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Consumer confidence continues to rise: Danareksa
Consumer confidence continues to rise: DanareksaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia rose for the third consecutive month in April, as economic fundamentals improved and consumers placed more faith in the government's ability to spur growth, according to a survey.
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Danamon records Rp190b profit
Danamon records Rp190b profit JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia recorded a net profit of Rp 190 billion (US$21.4 million) during the first quarter of this year, up 12 percent from Rp 170 billion a year ago, Danamon Chief Executive Arwin Rasyid told reporters Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Law school graduates bribe their way to success
Law school graduates bribe their way to successMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal profession has been tarnished lately by several cases involving the court system, while media reports have put the cases in the spotlight.The first involves lawyer Trimoelja D. Soerjadi.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaJihad is sometimes an awful, feared and notorious word to many Indonesians, who generally know it only as a holy war against non-Muslims.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Educational budget
Educational budgetFrom KompasThe performance of applied research institutes in ten major cities remains poor (Kompas, April 16, 2002), except in Bandung. At present, Indonesia is not yet capable of competing with its counterparts in India and China.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagers
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagersAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Drug abuse, student brawls and pornography have reached an alarming level among junior and senior high school students in Central Java's rural areas.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Police to get 100 new patrol vans
Police to get 100 new patrol vans JAKARTA: Jakarta Police say it will get 100 new patrol vans in June.The 100 vans were part of a total of 300 new vans the police would receive, Senior Commissioner Anton Bachrul Alam said on Monday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visit
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has postponed the visit of East Timor President Xanana Gusmao, the foreign affairs ministry said on Tuesday."We consider that it would be more appropriate to receive President Gusmao in a state visit instead of in an official...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Delegates push ahead for partnership
Delegates push ahead for partnershipA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and multilateral organizations assembled together here on Tuesday for a multi-stakeholders meeting to promote sustainable development...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted'
'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted' The lack of care and attention in disposing urban waste has caused serious problems, such as flooding. The Jakarta Post talked to vendors about their ideas on how to handle the garbage issue.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meet
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Thailand expected to remain top dog, Indonesia will be looking for a modest goal when it hosts the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Jakarta next month.
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono2. hatta -- 2 x 22Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened Agencies LondonIndonesian authorities intensified repression of independence movements in Aceh and Papua last year with hundreds of cases of killings, torture and unlawful arrest, Amnesty International said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meet
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meetThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Two days into the United Nations meeting in Bali to promote sustainable development, criticism of the United States delegation mounted as governments and non-governmental organizations aired their frustrations over the U.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002
JP/3/SOMASI
JP/3/SOMASIFKM to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).
Wed, 29 May 2002
Local boys to take part in W. Cup
Local boys to take part in W. CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may have failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, but the country will still be represented at the quadrennial event.Four Indonesian boys will take part in the opening and closing ceremonies as part of the Players Escort Program.
Wed, 29 May 2002
New night spots target Rp 1.2b
New night spots target Rp 1.2b JAKARTA: The newly-launched Jalan Jaksa-Wahid Hasyim-Haji Agus Salim-Kebon Sirih night tourist spot, dubbed "Little Ancol", is expected to generate Rp 1.2 billion (more than US$130,000) per month, according to an association of local businessmen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNGDow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Tokyo Gas Co. is currently in talks to purchase liquefied natural gas from Russia's offshore Sakhalin projects and Indonesia's Tangguh project, a senior company official said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hikeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon Mayor Lasmana Suryaatmadja approved an increase in minivan fares to Rp 1,300 for general passengers and to Rp 500 for students, from Rp 900 and Rp 400 previously, after hundreds of drivers...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting
Minister vows stronger action at UN meetingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim vowed to take a more active lead in the discussions and negotiations during the fourth preparatory committee meeting on sustainable development to ensure...
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
SE Asian police seek cooperation
SE Asian police seek cooperation CAMBODIA: Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng called on Tuesday for an action plan to fight "transnational terrorism," which has posed new threats to Southeast Asia and the world alike.