Archive: 6 May 2002
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Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo Papua expedition Race to the Snow, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until May 18. * Painting Tenung Dua Medium, by Benny Setiawan, Maxima - Minima Lifestyle Gallery , Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah, South Jakarta (Tel. 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until May 27. * Photo Die Welt als Ganzes (The World as One), Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PNI parties to merge for 2004 elections
PNI parties to merge for 2004 elections The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A daughter of former president Sukarno said on Sunday the political party she led would likely merge with three other parties with similar support bases. "The PNI (Indonesian National Party) congress in 2000 agreed to merge all of the PNIs with a Marhaen support base into one," Diah Mutiara Sukmawati Soekarno said when opening a leadership training conference here.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption rife in Indonesia
Corruption rife in Indonesia From Suara Karya The statement made by the Minister of Administrative Reform, Feisal Tamin, after his meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz, is related to the result of a survey conducted by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) stating that Indonesia is Asia's most corrupt country, scoring 9.92.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eastern regions to have railways
Eastern regions to have railways Antara, Pontianak The government is set to improve land transport in eastern Indonesia, as part of efforts to accelerate development there. A one-day Kalimantan-Sulawesi Regional Coordination Forum held in Pontianak, West Kalimantan on Saturday produced a 13-point plan on how to encourage economic development. Two points focused on developing the regions' transport infrastructure.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria From Bisnis Indonesia On Saturday, April 27, 2002, two friends of mine and I had a meeting in Pulau Dua restaurant, Senayan. I entered the parking area at 1:03 p.m. and parked my car, B 1261 YS, in a space about 100 meters from the entrance gate. After the meeting at about 3:53 p.m, I found the front left window of my car had been smashed and the car stereo was missing.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laskar Jihad commander decries arrest, considers suing police
Laskar Jihad commander decries arrest, considers suing police Yogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arrested commander of Laskar Jihad Ja'far Umar Thalib denied any wrongdoing on Sunday and is now considering launching a pretrial lawsuit against the National Police over his arrest, which he claims was baseless and lacked sufficient evidence.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2 * National: BPK should audit military foundations4 * Archipelago: Police hand over evidence in Theys' murder case 5 * Opinion: Conflicts persist in RI6 * City: Rivers used as toilets8 * Sports: War Emblem wins Kentucky Derby9 * World: Nigeria mourns more than 100 killed in plane crash12 * Business: Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policy13 * Features: Iwan sings with conscience20
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policy
Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policy Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's program of expanding the country's acreage of paddy fields to raise rice output and reduce reliance on imports will not be effective unless it is coupled with a pro-farmer policy aimed at raising farmers' incomes and thus encouraging them to plant rice, experts said over the weekend. "Opening new paddy fields is not the only solution for solving our rice problem.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
2,000 people in Tangerang malnourished
2,000 people in Tangerang malnourished TANGERANG: Over 2,000 people in the Tangerang regency, most of them children under the age of five, are suffering from malnutrition, Regent Agus Djunara said on Saturday. Agus said the local health agency had ordered the local government-owned hospital and all community health centers in the regency to provide free treatment, including medication, for all those suffering from malnutrition.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PBB member to stay in House
Ex-PBB member to stay in House JAKARTA: The chairman of the newly established Indonesian Islamic Party (PII), Hartono Mardjono, said on Sunday he would maintain his seat in the House of Representatives despite the fact that he won it as a member of the Crescent Star Party (PBB).
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 x 20
2 x 20 Evidence in Theys' murder delivered to military police graft 2 x 20 Graft suspect wants other Yogya legislators charged Aceh 2 x 25 Five separatist rebels killed in Aceh skirmish Angin 4 x 10 Galeforce winds rip through N. Sumatra
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Application for name change
Application for name change From Kompas Born and bred in Indonesia, I am an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent. On Oct. 10, 1992 I filed an application to change my name into an Indonesian one. My name change was published in State Gazette No. 55 dated July 9, 1993, which was then corrected in State Gazette No. 83 dated Oct. 18, 1994.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laborers need solid political party to fight for their rights
Laborers need solid political party to fight for their rights Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta As no single faction in the House of Representatives is truly fighting for labor rights, it is high time for Indonesian workers to unite and build a strong political party that could win influence in the decision making process in the country.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, May 6, 2002
TV Program: Monday, May 6, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Documentary 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 Cartoon 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Higher fuel prices don't always lead to conservation
Higher fuel prices don't always lead to conservation Tantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rising price of gas has not stopped families like the Sutanto's from maintaining their two-car, 200-liter-a-week lifestyle. On the contrary they're quite happy to dish out more than Rp 450,000 (about US$48) a month on fuel. "Because we need them (the cars), and to take the children to school. The price of fuel is just something we have to put up with," Sutanto, 39, said.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evidence in Theys' murder delivered to military police
Evidence in Theys' murder delivered to military police .K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Provincial Police on Saturday handed over 19 pieces of evidence concerning the murder of pro-independence Papuan leader Dortheys Hiyo Eluway to the Military Police. Three army officers are been detained as suspects in connection with the killing. Receiving the evidence from the deputy chief of the provincial police, Brig. Gen. Raziman Tarigan, was Col.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
People in Magelang lack iodine
People in Magelang lack iodine MAGELANG, Central Java: Thousands of residents of the Central Java town of Magelang are consuming noniodized salt and water, which could have a negative impact on the younger generations. Dr. Sasongko, a senior official at the Magelang Health Office, said on Saturday the water consumed by local people did not contain iodine. And at least 30 percent of the town's population of approximately 1,200,000 consumed salt with very low levels of iodine, he added.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2 * National: BPK should audit military foundations4 * Archipelago: Police hand over evidence in Theys' murder case 5 * Opinion: Conflicts persist in RI6 * City: Rivers used as toilets8 * Sports: War Emblem wins Kentucky Derby9 * World: Nigeria mourns more than 100 killed in plane crash12 * Business: Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policy13 * Features: Iwan sings with conscience20
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Israel and terrorism
Israel and terrorism From Media Indonesia Israel has shown great cruelty toward Palestinians under the guise of combating terrorism, by arguing that Palestinians have launched suicide bombings. However, Israeli solders raided and devastated Palestinian settlement sites occupied by innocent families, instead of capturing or shooting those suspected of being involved in the suicide bombings.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Who's behind local TV industry now?
Who's behind local TV industry now? Luas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian television stations are taking new shape in terms of ownership with established stations currently taking the lead in making newspapers headlines. The changes raise questions over who is controlling the industry now, questions that need more than a calculated guess. The first is Indosiar, the country's front runner station.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where is my motorbike?
Where is my motorbike? In January I asked the Indonesian Consulate in Perth if there were any special regulations I would need in order for me to transport my motorbike to Bali, where I would be staying on a KITAS-basis. "No problem! Just take it!", was the friendly answer of the people at the consulate. After arriving on Feb.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
NZ premier Clark arrives to boost ties
NZ premier Clark arrives to boost ties Agence France-Presse, Jakarta New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark arrived in Indonesia Sunday for a three-day official visit to forge closer bilateral ties. Clark was met at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda. President Megawati Soekarnoputri will officially welcome her Monday at a ceremony at the Merdeka Palace.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'The powerful always break promises'
'The powerful always break promises' Most of Jakarta's public transportation drivers have been having it tough lately, especially since the government instituted its policy of regularly raising fuel prices. The situation is exacerbated by the notorious congestion all over the city. They told The Jakarta Post recently about their opinions of Governor Sutiyoso and his achievements while in office. Solekun, 37, is an elementary school graduate who resides in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer says committees hotbeds of corruption
Lawyer says committees hotbeds of corruption Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council's decision to establish several special committees could encourage corruption and collusion, activists warned on Saturday. Lawyer Tubagus Haryo Karbyanto described the special committee as an "evil conspiracy" that would benefit certain councillors, officials and businessmen related to the cases investigated by the council. "It's an evil conspiracy.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI maids commit suicide in S'pore
RI maids commit suicide in S'pore SINGAPORE: At least 65 Indonesian maids in Singapore died in the period from January 1999 to April 2002, of which 15 committed suicide by jumping to their deaths from their employers' apartments. Citing data from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, Antara news agency reported on Sunday that most of the maids who committed suicide were suffering from stress.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Conflicts persist in RI
Conflicts persist in RI Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Center for Strategic and Indonesian Studies, Jakarta Indonesia has had four presidents in just four years (1998- 2002) and each of them has experienced a turbulent period during their presidency. The sources of the turbulence in the country are the quite potentially dangerous flashpoints of Maluku, Aceh, Papua, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, and perhaps to certain extent Jakarta.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bogor jail in bad condition
Bogor jail in bad condition BOGOR: Overcrowding at Paledang jail in Bogor has become such a problem that the mayor has promised to address the situation. A total of 68 detainees must share one room that was designed to hold no more than 27 people. The room, the only one available for detainees, is even more crowded because most detainees bring with them a cardboard box to hold their clothes and other personal belongings.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Galeforce winds rip through N. Sumatra
Galeforce winds rip through N. Sumatra The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 10 houses were seriously damaged and some destroyed on Sunday as a strong thunder storm with galeforce winds swept through the North Sumatra town of Deliserdang. Strong winds also uprooted trees and ripped through cultivated fields, Antara reported. No casualties were reported after the storm, which lasted for just one hour, at around 2 p.m. local time.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rivers used as toilets, dump sites for sewage
Rivers used as toilets, dump sites for sewage Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the city administration's clean river program (prokasih), launched in the early 1990s, major rivers in the capital are still used as a dump site for various wastes including untreated sewerage. Most people living along the riversides have their toilets linked directly to the rivers by pipes.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
My appointment letter has gone missing: Samudera
My appointment letter has gone missing: Samudera Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Samudera Sukardi, State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi's elder brother, claimed over the weekend he had been given the top post at flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia, but his appointment had been foiled at the last minute. "I was summoned by (State) Minister (of State Enterprises) on Wednesday evening to tell me I had been appointed the new president of Garuda.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2
* Headlines: Appointment letter of new Garuda chief 'missing'2 * National: BPK should audit military foundations4 * Archipelago: Police hand over evidence in Theys' murder case 5 * Opinion: Conflicts persist in RI6 * City: Rivers used as toilets8 * Sports: War Emblem wins Kentucky Derby9 * World: Nigeria mourns more than 100 killed in plane crash12 * Business: Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policy13 * Features: Iwan sings with conscience20
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PBB member to stay in House
Ex-PBB member to stay in House JAKARTA: The chairman of the newly established Indonesian Islamic Party (PII), Hartono Mardjono, said on Sunday he would maintain his seat in the House of Representatives despite the fact that he won it as a member of the Crescent Star Party (PBB).
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirlooms From Pikiran Rakyat I am concerned about the two missing gamelan instruments and other heirlooms belonging to the Indramayu people, as published in Pikiran Rakyat daily on March 25. The regional administration should not evade responsibility on these missing assets. The opinion that these missing items are merely percussion instruments for entertainment or heirlooms associated with sacred objects that have to be maintained and worshiped has to be put aside.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Man nabbed for fathering daughter's son
Man nabbed for fathering daughter's son BOJONEGORO, East Java: Residents of Kadipaten village in the East Java town of Bojonegoro have been shocked by the birth of a son to a neighbor and his 17-year-old daughter. The scandal surfaced last Friday when neighbors saw 53-year- old Sugeng's daughter carrying a baby on her return from nearby Cepu. Sugeng's wife Lastri told her neighbors that her daughter, Lis, had given birth after having sex with her husband last year.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sjahrir invited to East Timor
Sjahrir invited to East Timor JAKARTA: The chairman of the Alliance for a New Indonesia (PIB), Sjahrir, has been invited to Dili to attend East Timor's declaration of independence and the inauguration of Xanana Gusmao as the new country's first president. A statement released by the PIB on Sunday said Sjahrir, who is a renowned economic analyst, would be accompanied by the chairman of PIB's Yogyakarta chapter, Jadin C. Djamaludin, during his stay in Dili on May 19 and May 20.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir asks S'pore to compromise
Mahathir asks S'pore to compromise MALAYSIA: Singapore must be willing to compromise if it wants to resolve outstanding bilateral issues with Malaysia, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said in remarks published on Sunday. "We can resolve the issues but there must be a certain level of compromise (on Singapore's part)," Mahathir was quoted as saying by the New Sunday Times.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices hike doesn't cause lower fuel usage
Fuel prices hike doesn't cause lower fuel usage Tantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rising price of gas has not stopped families like the Sutanto's from maintaining their two-car, 200-liter-a-week lifestyle. On the contrary they're quite happy to dish out more than Rp 450,000 (about US$48) a month on fuel. "Because we need them (the cars), and to take the children to school. The price of fuel is just something we have to put up with," Sutanto, 39, said.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts doubt Ja'far arrest will end violence
Analysts doubt Ja'far arrest will end violence Kurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts doubt the arrest of the commander of the militant Islamic group Laskar Jihad, Ja'far Umar Thalib, will end the bloody violence in Maluku because those directly responsible for the latest massacre remain at large.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, index entering consolodation period: Analysts
Rupiah, index entering consolodation period: Analysts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts expect the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index to move within a narrow range this week, as the currency and the stock market consolidate while awaiting fresh stimulus. Farial Anwar, currency analyst at the Currency Management Group, said a lack of stimulus to drive the market would temporarily stall the rupiah's upward movement, although the overall sentiment would remain relatively positive.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
President asks shuttlers to defend Thomas Cup
President asks shuttlers to defend Thomas Cup Annastashya Emmanuelle and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged on Saturday all Indonesian badminton players set to leave for the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup finals to do their best and give cause for some pride at home. "I still remember when my father, president Sukarno, asked all Indonesians to pray for our players who were competing in the Thomas Cup," she said in an impromptu speech.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reforestation dubbed as the answer to water problems in Java island
Reforestation dubbed as the answer to water problems in Java island Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Semarang As recently as the early 1960s, wild birds could be heard singing, entertaining farmers on the slopes of Mount Merbabu, Central Java. And jungle fowl, deer, monkeys, even tigers were a common sight, wandering through nearby forests. Today though, the wild forests have disappeared, along with its wildlife.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Industries switching away from oil for energy
Industries switching away from oil for energy Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For decades oil has driven the country's growth. But with the government cutting back on fuel subsidies, more industries are seeking cheaper energy alternatives, with gas leading the pack in both demand and supply. Industries knew that the days of cheap fuels were over when the government last year began to peg fuel prices at market levels.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ernst and Young acquires Andersen's Indian
Ernst and Young acquires Andersen's Indian NEW DELHI: Global accounting firm Ernst and Young's Indian subsidiary has decided to acquire troubled rival Arthur Andersen's local operations, media reports said Saturday. The Business Standard newspaper quoted Bobby Parikh, the country manager of Arthur Anderson, as saying that the combined entity would be the largest accounting firm in India with 2,100 employees and 60 partners.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI crude output slips to 1.12 mln bpd
RI crude output slips to 1.12 mln bpd JAKARTA: Indonesia's crude oil production edged down to 1.12 million barrels per day (bpd) in April from 1.13 million bpd in March, industry sources said on Sunday. "Production in several fields is declining but in several other fields it is slightly higher. April output is 1.12 million bpd," one source said. He said condensate production also fell, hitting 137,000 bpd in April compared with 144,000 bpd in March.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wigs help hairless sex workers
Wigs help hairless sex workers TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Moch. Thamrin complained on Saturday about the difficulty of stopping prostitution in his town. He said his administration had conducted raids against prostitutes and shaved off the hair of those netted in the operation, in order to prevent them from working on the streets. "Even though their hair was shaved off they are still operating on the streets wearing wigs," he said.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
ThinkPad A31p: New workstation from Big Blue
ThinkPad A31p: New workstation from Big Blue Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id Do you want a notebook that really has it all? Tons of computing power, an extra large screen, ample storage capacity, complete connectivity? Big Blue has done it again. It has made one with all of these features available.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Are DPRD members already immune to money?
Are DPRD members already immune to money? Hopefully, it is not merely a fleeting enthusiasm but a consistent attitude. A number of the City Legislative Council (DPRD) members, who concurrently become the Kemayoran Special Committee members, have reportedly been given a bundle amounting to Rp20 million by PT Jakarta International Trade Fair (JITF) so that the case involving PT JITF will not be further investigated.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor law enforcement encourages rampant counterfeiting
Poor law enforcement encourages rampant counterfeiting Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Buying branded goods can create a dilemma for the consumer. Some prefer to purchase the real thing at any cost, while others opt to buy the next best thing so as to be able to keep up with the latest trends. Esther, a customer service officer in a foreign bank, is in the second category. "Just like most women, I'm fond of fashion.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five separatist rebels killed in Aceh skirmish
Five separatist rebels killed in Aceh skirmish The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Separatist violence continued in Aceh province on Sunday with at least five rebels killed in a gunfight with Indonesian Military (TNI) troops in Aceh Besar regency. The five dead belonged to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and included Teungku Abang, who commands a local unit of the rebel group, local TNI spokesman, Maj. Ertoto, was quoted by Antara as telling journalists on Sunday.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
On code of conduct
On code of conduct From Media Indonesia In Indonesia almost every profession has their own code of conduct. Even the House of Representatives has its own. An organization has a code of conduct to ensure that its members act in an orderly, honest and polite manner. Unfortunately, the speaker of our House of Representatives is a defendant in an ongoing court trial. The governor of our central bank is also a defendant, as is also one of the leaders of our People's Consultative Assembly.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VoIP raids
Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VoIP raids Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police raids on allegedly illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators on Friday have not only upset industry players, but also the Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications which supervises the industry. Gatot S. Dewabroto, spokesman for the Ministry of Communication's directorate, called the raids arbitrary and in contravention of prevailing regulations.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plan to hike transport fares worries low-income families
Plan to hike transport fares worries low-income families Bambang Nurbianto and Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the government has again increased fuel prices, it is likely that public transport fares will rise, causing low-income families in Greater Jakarta to suffer further. Commuting workers traveling to Jakarta will suffer the most as they have to take a number of different public transport vehicles to reach their destinations. "I guess the fares will rise again.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councilor implicates colleagues in graft
Councilor implicates colleagues in graft Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta One of two main suspects in a corruption case involving Jogja Expo Center (JEC), Herman Abdurrahman, revealed here on Saturday that more than half of all local legislators were involved in the scam and demanded they be charged along with him.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PNI parties likely to merge for 2004 elections
PNI parties likely to merge for 2004 elections The Jakarta Post Jakarta A daughter of former president Sukarno said on Sunday the political party she led would likely merge with three other parties with similar support bases. "The PNI (Indonesian National Party) congress in 2000 agreed to merge all of the PNIs with a Marhaen support base into one," Diah Mutiara Sukmawati Soekarno said when opening a leadership training conference here.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan maintains stance on dual functions
PDI Perjuangan maintains stance on dual functions Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) reiterated its opposition on Saturday to relinquishing the dual positions held by political party leaders and those who also hold government positions due to the country's political and economical conditions.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourists join 'Kuningan' celebration
Tourists join 'Kuningan' celebration DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of foreign tourists joined the Hindu celebration of Kuningan at Sakenan Temple in Serangan subdistrict, 15 kilometers south of Denpasar. The ceremony, conducted once every 210 days, was held to celebrate the victory of dharma (the good) over adharma (the bad). Wearing predominantly yellow Balinese clothes, foreign tourists joined the thousands of Balinese people taking sesajen (offerings) to the temple.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Brief
JP/14/Brief Devon workers end strike in Sorong JAKARTA: All 200 workers of American firm Devon Salawati in Sorong, Papua have ended their 10-day strike and started work on Saturday, according to a senior official at state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina. Pertamina spokesman for management of production sharing contracts Sidick A. Nitikusuma said on Saturday the workers had agreed to end their strike, while negotiations were in process to consider their demands.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. banks may immobilize $520m in RI government funds
U.S. banks may immobilize $520m in RI government funds Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may be unable to get its hands on some US$520 million in revenue from the sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG) if state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina fails to win a legal battle against power producer Karaha Bodas Co. in the U.S. courts, according to a Pertamina official. Pertamina finance director Ainun Naim said that if Pertamina lost the case, the U.S.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price increase
Fuel price increase It is encouraging to note the relative calm in which the general public reacted to the increase in fuel prices on Thursday, the third since January. Unlike January's announcement of price increases, which was met by major street demonstrations, the latest rise, though much higher than the one in early April, seemed to be accepted as something unavoidable.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Rice (2x26)
1. Rice (2x26) Experts urge government to create pro-farmer policies 2. VOIP (2x37) Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications regrets VOIP raids 3. Perta (2x30) JP/13/Perta U.S. banks may immobolize $520m in RI government funds
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lightning in golf course
Lightning in golf course From Kompas In response to news about lightning striking the Soewarno golf course near Soekarno-Hatta airport, I would like to inform readers that it was not true that the golf course management had warned visiting golfers not to play golf. While the rain began subsiding at 12:40 p.m local time, the golf starter called through a speaker phone the Korean group to go to hole 10.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen blame slump on thugs
Businessmen blame slump on thugs BOGOR: The recent riots in Puncak resort have greatly affected the tourism business in the area. Rafless restaurant, which is located in Cisarua district, suffered a decline of 60 percent, following the raids of some hotels and suspected brothels two weeks ago, according to Wawan Setiawan, the operational manager. He added that his restaurant was closed for several days after the riots. Alam Segar restaurant also saw a 30 percent decrease in turnover.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, stocks enter consolidation period: Analysts
Rupiah, stocks enter consolidation period: Analysts The Jakarta Post Jakarta Analysts expect the rupiah and the Jakarta Composite Index to move within a narrow range this week, as the currency and the stock market consolidate while awaiting fresh stimulus. Farial Anwar, currency analyst at the Currency Management Group, said a lack of stimulus to drive the market would temporarily stall the rupiah's upward movement, although the overall sentiment would remain relatively positive.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military has no objection to 'Marsinah' film
Military has no objection to 'Marsinah' film SURABAYA: The Brawijaya Military Command overseeing East Java has no objection to the film Marsinah screening in numerous theaters in the province, says a local military officer. "After watching the film, we have no objection to it and are willing to let people form their own opinion," Lt. Col. Djoko Agus, spokesman for the military command, said here on Saturday.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public demands up for BPK to audit military foundations
Public demands up for BPK to audit military foundations Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Body (BPK) chairman Satrio Budihardjo Joedono blamed Law No. 16/2001 on foundations on Sunday for preventing his office from auditing military foundations, but fell short of demanding the law be scrapped.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Devon workers end strike in Sorong
Devon workers end strike in Sorong JAKARTA: All 200 workers of American firm Devon Salawati in Sorong, Papua have ended their 10-day strike and started work on Saturday, according to a senior official at state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina. Pertamina spokesman for management of production sharing contracts Sidick A. Nitikusuma said on Saturday the workers had agreed to end their strike, while negotiations were in process to consider their demands.
Mon, 06 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laborers need political party to fight: PRD
Laborers need political party to fight: PRD Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As no single faction in the House of Representatives is truly fighting for labor rights, it is high time for Indonesian workers to unite and build a strong political party that could win influence in the decision making process in the country.