Archive: 29 May 2002
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Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned Lela 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. Ryamizard Ryacudu during a one-day visit to Ambon on May 20.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Councils reject aid for house repairs
Councils reject aid for house repairs The 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 the aid because it was too little, head of the Jakarta Housing Agency Bahri Anuar said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies Agence 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. 11 terrorist strikes dissipated.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations Tantri 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 that have exploited their natural resources for years.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Funds for school exams finally disbursed
Funds for school exams finally disbursed The 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. "Due to technical reasons of the city budget, the fund could only be disbursed to the city's education agency today," city spokesman Muhayat said.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests Apriadi 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 Indorayon Utama to resume its operation after its temporary closure due to its controversial environmental problems.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12 Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono 2. hatta -- 2 x 22 Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40 Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20 Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5. jihad -- 1 x 50 Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's service
Telkom's service From 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. The difference ranges from between Rp 12,000 and Rp 21,000, and in May 2002 it was Rp 196,000.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. He said the data was an indicator of the country's success in developing community health, as the number of senior citizens reaching 60 years of age had quadrupled in 2000 compared to 6.6 million in 1980.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. This rupiah strengthening evidently shows that the government is now better in managing the economy. For some groups, an example being exporters, the strengthening of rupiah, which has taken place relatively quickly, has raised fear.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 development Tax, subsidies to promote development =========== 4. Heads 5. Cap 6. Sidelines
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Learn from Bung Hatta': Scholars
'Learn from Bung Hatta': Scholars Debbie 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. Margarita, a Papuan community leader, said people were waiting for leaders who still had a conscience to develop the country instead of fighting each other for power. "It's ironic. We just watch them fighting.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsens
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsens Agencies, 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. The international rights group, in its annual report, said police and troops also destroyed houses and means of livelihood as a form of collective punishment following attacks by opposition groups on security forces.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Only 250 of the 491 House members bothered to show up for the plenary session presided over by House Deputy Speaker Tosari Widjaja of the United Development Party (PPP). "We hope Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Kustanto identified the dead men as Sarifudin alias Aceng 24, a resident of Bengkok village, Tangerang, and Safei alias Piut, 30, a resident of Pademangan district, Ancol, North Jakarta, and said they were shot as they tried to escape.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Korean fast food on menu at W. Cup
Korean fast food on menu at W. Cup Song 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. Bibimbap -- literally mixed rice, with seasonal vegetables and chili sauce -- was one of the top three dishes during the Chosun Dynasty, from 1392 to 1910, and it was often served to the Korean king.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC Reuters, 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 Monday. "I look forward to meeting with my fellow ministers and discussing how to expand the benefits of trade throughout our countries," Zoellick said in a statement. Zoellick will outline U.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. An Arab diplomatic source told Al-Hayat, "the Saudi foreign affairs ministry has given its agreement" to an Iraqi request via the OIC to appoint an ambassador to the 57-member Islamic body based in the Saudi Red Sea city.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders Muhammad 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. Such a meaning has largely been influenced by the translation of the term by Western literature and media. But actually, the concept of jihad seems to be, at least in terms of its intentions, in the Christian and Islamic holy books mostly positive.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Herman Ismail, chief of the Tarakan Police, said the fire was accompanied by a major explosion that could be heard within a two-kilometer radius.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chief
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chief Kurniawan 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 Maluku province, a report said. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the decision was stipulated in a decree No. 388/2002 issued by TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S. on Monday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine Venus
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine Venus Agence 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. With no WTA singles titles to her name the 5ft 3inch (1.60m) player from Jakarta is clearly the underdog against the powerful 6ft 1in (1.85m) American who has 25 titles, including four Grand Slam wins, to her name.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators Rendi 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 senior company official.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 50.001 percent stake, is expected to post sales of $2billion (2.2 billion euros) in its first year of operation, the French group added.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. PDAM ------ 2x20 Scarcity of clean water blights urban areas ============= 5. Heads 6. Cap
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 8,811.00 Australian dollar 1 5,220.09 4,657.91 4,965.64 4,912.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,217.51 4,657.19 4,963.19 4,911.37 Canadian dollar 1 6,094.46 5,439.45 5,797.39 5,736.33 Swiss franc 1 5,910.04 5,275.95 5,621.96 5,563.91 Danish krone 1 1,158.94 1,034.67 1,102.45 1,091.15 Poundsterling 1 13,620.88 12,156.53 12,956.94 12,820.01 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,199.68 1,071.17 1,141.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies Dow 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., or Petronas, said Monday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali
Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali A'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 uniform, is equipped with a modern gun and a pair of handcuffs.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibitions * 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., 4:55 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:15 p.m., on June 7 - 9. * World Cup on big screen (live), at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 31 to June 31.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. A memorandum of understanding on the joint venture was signed on Tuesday by D. Aditya Sumanegara, the president of Antam, and EW Hodkin, the president and CEO of Inco.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Many parties have voiced opposition to Sutiyoso's reelection due to his ubiquitous failures, especially his inability to foresee and prevent the devastating flood that inundated Jakarta in February.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet Fabiola 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 global environment.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The next question is what can be done by the new commander? Endriartono Sutarto has a reputation.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Moestafa interviewed the head of Indonesia's delegation to the meeting, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, to get his views on Indonesia's mission during the conference.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The 70-meter tall statue was carved and built by sculptor I Nyoman Nuarta and is slated to become the landmark of Bali.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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) Jakarta 2. Yvan -- The world is dominated by the fundamentalists of the market 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Domination of market fundamentalists Yvan Magain Economist Brussels 3. Asahi -- India-Pakistan conflict 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Resolving India-Pakistan conflict The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 officers and a media relations officer.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt The 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. to underwrite the issue, a spokesman for the bank said Tuesday. CSFB is a unit of Credit Suisse Group.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators Rendi 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 senior company official.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 lines Tension rises in East Aceh after students are released 2. Narkoba: 20 x 2 lines Drug abuse becoming prevalent among teenagers in rural areas 3. Sopir: 24 x 2 lines Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike 4. Hakim: 24 x 2 lines Suspects released in Aceh due to shortage of judges
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The govt and the House
The govt and the House favor media restriction Bimo 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. There are three aspects that indicate this threat from the legislature. First, a proposal to revise the Press Law, which resulted from a consideration that the media has gone too far.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Only 250 of the 491 House members bothered to show up for the plenary session presided over by House Deputy Speaker Tosari Widjaja of the United Development Party (PPP). "We hope Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience Debbie 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. Margarita, a Papuan community leader, said people were waiting for leaders who still had a conscience to develop the country instead of fighting each other for power. "It's ironic.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Punish errant officials, say legislators
Punish errant officials, say legislators 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. Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees students
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees students Nani 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, 00:00 WIB
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. The nine councillors, whose investigation was recommended by North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin pursuant to the law in force, comprise four suspects and five witnesses in cases ranging from slander, extortion to embezzlement.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges The 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). FKM also objects to the government labeling its members as troublemakers in strife-torn Maluku and its efforts to outlaw the movement.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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., said the company had made a "good and fair" bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga. "The bid (price) is good and fair," Rozali bin Mohamed Ali, a senior executive at the company, told a press briefing on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
'Ideology is dead' in politics
'Ideology is dead' in politics Asip 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 elections," the chairman of the second largest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah told The Jakarta Post in his office.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and tradition
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and tradition Rita 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. Bali governor Dewa Beratha said during the launching ceremony on May 26 expressed his concern over the flood of external values which affect the lives of the Balinese, especially the youth.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX .rm .pl Stock 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 Alfindo Tbk 1,100 -25 27,000 Adindo Foresta 60 0 6,297,000 AGIS Tbk 130 0 52,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 170 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 25 2,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 0 0 Alumindo Light 625 0 0...
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Outspoken councillor suspended
Outspoken councillor suspended Ahmad 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 said on Tuesday. "Ugiek has been pressured into not attending the council's sessions," the councillor, who asked for anonymity, told reporters before a plenary session of the council.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violence
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violence Tertiani 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 the September 1999 independence referendum.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fields
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fields Moch. 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 areas as such a move could be disastrous for their economies. "The blockade move would only scare investors away.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Soeharto's 32-year ruling government was effective but authoritarian, Juwono said at a discussion following a book launch here Tuesday. On the other hand, it was widely believed that Soeharto's predecessors B.J.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Educational budget
Educational budget From Kompas The 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. The expectation that these institutes will supply technology for industries and small and medium-scale businesses is still beyond reality. The same is true of state university research bodies, which are allocated routine project budgets monthly.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagers
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagers Agus 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. The three problems, which have long affected students and school-age children in urban areas, are befalling teenagers in rural and remote areas of Purbalingga, Cilacap and Banyumas regencies. Adj. Sr.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The first 100 vans, a donation from the city administration, are South Korean-made KIA Carens, equipped with global positioning systems (GPS), he said. The operation of the new vans was aimed at improving security in Greater Jakarta, he said.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visit
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visit The 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 visit.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Delegates push ahead for partnership
Delegates push ahead for partnership A'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 through partnerships among the stakeholders. However, the consenting parties were still debating on the details of the partnerships.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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. Nana, 43, an elementary school graduate from Kuningan, West Java, has been working as a drink vendor for more than 10 years in Jakarta. He lives in Senen with his colleagues, while his two children and wife are back in his hometown.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meet
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meet Musthofid, 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. The biennial volleyball event will run from June 16 to 20 and features teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The teams will play a round-robin competition.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12 Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono 2. hatta -- 2 x 22 Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40 Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20 Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5. jihad -- 1 x 50 Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened Agencies 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. The international rights group, in its annual report, said police and troops also destroyed houses and means of livelihood as a form of collective punishment following attacks by opposition groups on security forces.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders Muhammad 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. Such a meaning has largely been influenced by the translation of the term by Western literature and media. But actually, the concept of jihad seems to be, at least in terms of its intentions, in the Christian and Islamic holy books mostly positive.
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JP/3/SOMASI
JP/3/SOMASI FKM to sue govt over separatist charges The 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). FKM also objects to the government labeling its members as troublemakers in strife-torn Maluku and its efforts to outlaw the movement.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local boys to take part in W. Cup
Local boys to take part in W. Cup The 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. The program is the result of a cooperation between soccer's world governing body, FIFA, and the McDonald's chain of fast-food restaurants.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Association of Night Entertainment Businessmen patron Hididono said last week that 75 street cafes would be erected in the area to support the business in Little Ancol, which was launched on May 11.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG Dow 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. "It's under negotiations now," Junichi Namiki, senior manager of Tokyo Gas's gas resources department, said on the sidelines of the Gasex 2002 conference in Brunei. However, Namiki said he didn't know when the talks would be concluded.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike Nana 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 occupied his office and the municipal legislature building in the West Java town of Cirebon on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting
Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting Tantri 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 the interests of civil society and the Group of 77 developing countries (G-77) are heard and duly noted.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Domination of market fundamentalists
Domination of market fundamentalists Yvan 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 Argentina. No economist is predicting an end to this recurrent crisis; they just wonder which nation will be next.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meet
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meet Musthofid 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. The biennial volleyball event will run from June 16 to 20 and features teams from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The teams will play a round-robin competition.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areas
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Water scarcity poses huge problems for the residents of large cities like Jakarta, and impoverished meatball vendor Kusno is no exception. The lack of clean water in the slum surrounding his run-down shanty in the Jembatan Besi area of West Jakarta forces 40-year- old Kusno to fork out at least Rp 48,000, or approximately US$5 per month, on clean water.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soon
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soon Adianto 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 Internasional, and planned to announce the results of its probe this week.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government and the House in favor of media restriction
Government and the House in favor of media restriction Bimo 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 Representatives (DPR), who passes them. There are three aspects that indicate this threat from the legislature.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. Timor
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. Timor Pandaya, 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 official language of instruction for grades one to three. The problem is that very few teachers have a reasonable mastery of the language of the former colonial master.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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. Tampubolon rejected the argument of Elza's lawyers who insisted that the police had abused their power by detaining Elza for allegedly bribing witnesses to lie at Tommy's murder trial on April 10.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 policy-makers. It is my opinion that nobody can deny -- unless he is ignorant or ill-intentioned -- that there has been a very harsh economic and financial blockade imposed by the U.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidence From 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. The scenario of the state administered by the state executives remains unchanged. It is underlined by a management of the state with a conspiracy of interests that does not pay attention to or carry out the people's mandate.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judges
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judges Nani 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. In Lhokseumawe, two criminals suspected of trafficking marijuana were released after being detained for 120 days, the maximum detention period permitted by law, while in Banda Aceh, a number of criminals were also freed for the same reason.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidder
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidder Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd., said the company had made a "good and fair" bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga. "The bid (price) is good and fair," Rozali bin Mohamed Ali, a senior executive at the company, told a press briefing on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Yitno told The Jakarta Post last weekend in Cirebon that before escorting the foreign vessel out of Indonesian waters on Wednesday, it had been provided with supplies.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned Lela 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. Ryamizard Ryacudu during a one-day visit to Ambon on May 20.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence continues to rise: Danareksa
Consumer confidence continues to rise: Danareksa The 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Speaking after the company's annual meeting, Rasyid said the bank's net interest income during the period was flat at Rp 300 billion.
Wed, 29 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Law school graduates bribe their way to success
Law school graduates bribe their way to success Muninggar 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, 00:00 WIB
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meet
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meet The 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.'s uncompromising stance. Several delegates of developing countries and non-governmental organizations have charged the U.S. of representing the interests of developed countries.