Archive: 7 May 2002
71 articles found
Tue, 07 May 2002
Indonesia upbeat on defending Thomas Cup title
Indonesia upbeat on defending Thomas Cup titleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China The Indonesian teams have expressed confidence that both men's Thomas Cup team and women's Uber Cup squad will be able to reach their best results.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Matahari expects 18%-19% sales
Matahari expects 18%-19% sales JAKARTA: PT Matahari Putra Prima, an Indonesian retailer, said Monday it expects its first quarter sales this year to increase by around 18 percent to 19 percent from Rp990.4 billion (US$1= Rp 9,310) a year ago.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Councillor admits paying Rp 20m to colleague
Councillor admits paying Rp 20m to colleagueAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several days hiding from the press, the City Council's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction chairman, Agung Imam Sumanto, has admitted that he gave a fellow councillor Rp 20...
Tue, 07 May 2002
On code of conduct
On code of conductFrom Media IndonesiaIn 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Christine Hakim to attend Cannes International Film Festival
Christine Hakim to attend Cannes International Film Festival JAKARTA: Veteran Indonesian film actress Christine Hakim said on Monday she will attend the 55th Cannes International Film Festival as one of the judges."I really appreciate this honor," Hakim, 46, told reporters.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Indra Setiawan named new Garuda chief
Indra Setiawan named new Garuda chiefRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government installed Indra Setiawan as the new boss of Garuda Indonesia on Monday, ending weeks of speculation that Samudera Sukardi, elder brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, would...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Cup offers 'big' prize money to local players
Cup offers 'big' prize money to local playersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2nd Hamzah Haz Cup, an annual chess open tournament, will start in June, with the cash prizes on offer drastically rising from Rp 5 million last year to Rp 45 million (around US$4,500), the organizing committee...
Tue, 07 May 2002
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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Australian ambassador visits Aceh
Australian ambassador visits Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Smith arrived here on Monday for a two-day visit.Immediately after his arrival in Banda Aceh, he was whisked to the official residence of Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh on Jl.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman RiaFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Ja'far's arrest and Malino
Ja'far's arrest and Malino Days after the arrest in Surabaya of Ja'far Umar Thalib, the commander of the militant Islamic group Laskar Jihad, it is not surprising that skepticism is being voiced by the public over the effectiveness of the measure.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Police did not torture wtness: Court
Police did not torture wtness: Court The South Jakarta District Court rejected on Monday a lawsuit against the police that was filed by the lawyer of Rahmat Hidayat, a witness in Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's case who is being detained for alleged perjury.
Tue, 07 May 2002
'No improvement in law enforcement'
'No improvement in law enforcement'Many people say that a nice and comfortable city or country depends a lot on law enforcement. How do lawyers see Jakarta, as one of the most crowded and polluted cities in the world, under Sutiyoso's administration? They shared their opinions on Sutiyoso's...
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Asian currencies up, dollar at year low JP/2. ADB (3 x 16) ADB meeting to focus on Asian poverty JP/3. Iraq (2 x 24) JP/IRAQ Iraq to export oil after one-month suspension ORIraq to resume oil exports after month-long suspension 4. Asia (2 x 18) U.S.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Violence clouds upcoming Aceh peace talks in Geneva
Violence clouds upcoming Aceh peace talks in GenevaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Government officials and representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are scheduled to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday and Friday amid increasing bloodshed in the troubled province of Aceh.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Government fails to meet first half privatization target
Government fails to meet first half privatization targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is unable to meet the target for proceeds from the first semester of privatization of around Rp 3.25 trillion (US$346 million), as promised to the International Monetary Fund, due to a delay in the...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Jakarta Organda seeks bus fare increase
Jakarta Organda seeks bus fare increaseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) revealed on Monday that they had agreed to propose an increase in public bus fares in the capital by an average of Rp 600 (6 US cents) starting on May 18.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Arroyo names rebel hunter new RP military chief
Arroyo names rebel hunter new RP military chiefReuters, Manila Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday named the top military officer fighting Moro guerrillas linked to the al- Qaeda network as the new armed forces chief of staff.Southern commander Lt. Gen.
Tue, 07 May 2002
RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEAN
RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEANAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering initiating a random inspection on goods imported from ASEAN countries in a bid to ensure that they meet the local content requirement set under AFTA, according to a senior government...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.6
Rupiah Rates May.6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,788.00 8,788.00 9,334.00 9,242.00Australian dollar 1 5,286.50 4,742.00 5,041.29 4,986.98Brunei dollar 1 5,424.22 4,867.35 5,172.62 5,118.80Canadian dollar 1 6,262.72 5,619.29 5,972.23 5,909.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirloomsFrom 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Suspect says 25 councilors took bribes in JEC project
Suspect says 25 councilors took bribes in JEC projectAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta people have much reason for questioning the credibility and integrity of their provincial legislators after the prime suspect in an alleged corruption scandal concerning the construction of...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Tension rises in Tanjungpinang
Tension rises in Tanjungpinang TANJUNGPINANG, Riau: A mysterious shooting has cast a pall over the run-up to next week's inauguration of the acting governor of the Riau Islands province, Muchtar Silin.East Riau Islands Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Corruption rife in Indonesia
Corruption rife in IndonesiaFrom 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...
Tue, 07 May 2002
NZ to assist Indonesia locate Soeharto's wealth
NZ to assist Indonesia locate Soeharto's wealthAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Claire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said here on Monday that her government was willing to assist Indonesia locate assets of the Soeharto family.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirloomsFrom 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Pertamina proposes JV for Cepu block
Pertamina proposes JV for Cepu blockMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina has proposed to Mobil Cepu Ltd., an affiliate of ExxonMobil Corp., to set up a joint venture (JV) which will continue the operation of the Cepu oil block once the latter's...
Tue, 07 May 2002
RP inflation at 3.6% in April
RP inflation at 3.6% in April MANILA: Philippine consumer prices rose 3.6 percent in April from a year earlier, a rate unchanged from the previous month, the National Statistics Office said Monday.A sharp increase in fuel, electricity and water rates was offset by a slowdown in rises for food,...
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. AFTA (4x10)
1. AFTA (4x10) RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEAN 2. BUMN (2x29) Govt fails to meet first half privatization target of $346m 3. Exxon (2x21) Pertamina proposes JV to operate Cepu oil block 4. Indosat (2x21) Indosat to inject $75m into Satelindo
Tue, 07 May 2002
After meeting the legislators, the delegation of Ambon leaders
After meeting the legislators, the delegation of Ambon leaders are scheduled to meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Vice President Hamzah Haz, House leaders, Assembly leaders, senior ministers, the military chief and the police chief.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6 , 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 5 30,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,250 -25 6,000...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Muslim nations different stances over suicide bombings
Muslim nations different stances over suicide bombingsJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Muslim nations took different stances on Monday on suicide bombings in Israel, with Malaysia urging an end to them and Saudi Arabia calling Palestinian suicide bombers martyrs.
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. BATIK: 1 line, 35 counts
1. BATIK: 1 line, 35 counts Love letters on hankies at exhibition2. SPY: 1 line, 32 countsMuseum to offer taste of espionage
Tue, 07 May 2002
Erwin Gutawa to hold solo concert
Erwin Gutawa to hold solo concert JAKARTA: Noted composer Erwin Gutawa and his orchestra will hold his first solo concert, Konser EG, at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center on May 16.He will play various kinds of music, from pop and rock to jazz and traditional music.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Govt backs firm action against Ambon provocateurs
Govt backs firm action against Ambon provocateursThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As if to prove its commitment to law enforcement in Maluku, the central government has given the green light for authorities to arrest and charge provocateurs in the troubled province.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Experts slam Monas Park fence project
Experts slam Monas Park fence projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten landscaping experts demanded on Monday that the city administration cancel its Rp 9 billion (almost US$900,000) project to erect a fence around the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, saying the project would spoil...
Tue, 07 May 2002
E. Java hopes to build fertilizer plant
E. Java hopes to build fertilizer plant SURABAYA: The local administration has asked people living near the Keputih dump in Sukolilo district to approve the construction of a fertilizer plant in the area.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Agus Dwikarna yet to be released
Agus Dwikarna yet to be released JAKARTA: Agus Dwikarna, an Indonesian national detained by Philippine authorities for allegedly carrying components to make explosives, has yet to be released, Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria From Bisnis IndonesiaOn 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Maluku provincial legislators reject martial law
Maluku provincial legislators reject martial lawKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delegation of legislators and community leaders from Maluku commenced a road show in Jakarta on Monday voicing strong rejection to the implementation of martial law in Maluku province.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Two Sumatran tigers find home in Melbourne
Two Sumatran tigers find home in MelbourneApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Tele, a Sumatran tigress, lay down quietly in her cage at Medan Zoo. She stared intently at Bagus, her fellow cage mate and stud, who playfully splashed around in a puddle of water.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Bandung hotel fire leaves three dead, 17 injured
Bandung hotel fire leaves three dead, 17 injuredYuli Trisuwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Three people, including a Spanish national, were killed on Monday while 17 others were injured and suffered breathing problems, due to a huge fire that struck Hotel Perdana Wisata on Jl.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Dance, Seni Tari Keurseus, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 11. * Teen's Creativity Art Show: Legenda Rakyat Sukabumi and Si Kabayan, Taman Budaya, 7:30 p.m., May 11.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Life sentence sought for drug dealer
Life sentence sought for drug dealer TANGERANG: Prosecutor DJ. S. Simamora demanded Tangerang District court on Monday to sentence defendant Muksin, a drug dealer, to life imprisonment for possessing and trafficking 60 kilograms of marijuana in Cisauk subdistrict of Serpong on Nov. 9, 2001.
Tue, 07 May 2002
'TVRI' could support
'TVRI' could support musicians moreFrom Kompas New live music programs on state-owned television station TVRI have enjoyed a good response from music buffs across the country, particularly rock musicians.
Tue, 07 May 2002
'Kra canal not doom for KL ports'
'Kra canal not doom for KL ports' KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand's plan to build a canal along the Kra Isthmus would not spell doom for Malaysian ports even though business would be hit, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Corruption rife in Indonesia
Corruption rife in IndonesiaFrom Suara KaryaThe 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...
Tue, 07 May 2002
ADB meeting to focus on Asian poverty
ADB meeting to focus on Asian povertyErin Prelypchan, Reuters, Shanghai The Asian Development Bank holds its 35th annual meeting this week in China's booming commercial hub of Shanghai, the country's richest city whose smart bridges and newly clean riverfront are testament to hundreds of millions...
Tue, 07 May 2002
'RCTI' urges sports bars not to 'steal' World Cup promotion
'RCTI' urges sports bars not to 'steal' World Cup promotionMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta RCTI, Indonesia's official TV station for the upcoming 2002 World Cup, has warned against "commercialization" by sports bars and cafes of its live broadcasts, but stopped short of what action to take for...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Protesters greet Boyce in Makassar
Protesters greet Boyce in MakassarJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Hundreds of Muslim students protested the presence of U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce in the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar on Monday, accusing the United States of being behind the arrest on Saturday of Lasykar...
Tue, 07 May 2002
C. Sulawesi monkeys on the brink of extinction
C. Sulawesi monkeys on the brink of extinctionBadri Djawara, Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi Soon, Sulawesi's native monkeys will only be seen in libraries.The monkeys, which, in the past, could easily be spotted in Lore Lindu National Park or along the mountains which stretch from Poso to...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Napoleon Wrasse's waterloo: Illegal fishing
Napoleon Wrasse's waterloo: Illegal fishingMusadianto Madusila, Antara, Palu Napoleon Wrasse (Cheilinus Undulatus Snell), the fish which helps preserve the precious coral reefs by preying on a type of starfish which devours coral, is becoming endangered due to poaching.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Asian currencies up, dollar at year low
Asian currencies up, dollar at year lowAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar's retreat against Asian currencies continued unabated Monday, with the dollar falling to its lowest level in more than a year against the Philippine peso and Thai baht.
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. Mogok --- 2x17
1. Mogok --- 2x17Striking minibus drivers leave thousands stranded 2. SuuKyi -- 4x10Suu Kyi vows to continue fighting for democracy 3. Garuda -- 1x32Indra Setiawan named new Garuda chief 4. Maluku -- 3x13 Maluku provincial legislators reject martial law ============== 5. Heading 6. Capts (A/B/C) 7.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Judges quizzed over Rp 800m bribe
Judges quizzed over Rp 800m bribeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Judges at the North Sumatra High Court questioned three Medan District Court judges on Monday in connection with allegations they had taken bribes worth Rp 800 million to release the primary defendant in a...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Indosat to inject US$75 million into Satelindo
Indosat to inject US$75 million into SatelindoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat plans to inject US$75 million in fresh funds to finance the expansion of its cellular arm PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia or Satelindo.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Striking minibus drivers leaves thousands stranded
Striking minibus drivers leaves thousands strandedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strikes by public minibus drivers protesting the fuel price hike announced by the government last week left thousands of passengers across the country stranded on Monday.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Experts against fencing in Monas
Experts against fencing in Monas The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ten landscaping experts demanded on Monday that the city administration cancel its Rp 9 billion (almost US$900,000) project to erect a fence around the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, saying the project would spoil the...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Police detain Tommy's lawyer in bribery case
Police detain Tommy's lawyer in bribery caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police detained Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarief, on Monday evening for allegedly bribing two witnesses to lie to the court during her client's trial.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Trademark violations rampant in Indonesia
Trademark violations rampant in IndonesiaDamar 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.
Tue, 07 May 2002
3 ASEAN members sign antiterrorism pact
3 ASEAN members sign antiterrorism pact JAKARTA: Indonesia will cooperate with Malaysia and the Philippines in an antiterrorism pact which will enable extensive cooperation in combating terrorism in the area, foreign affairs minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Historical records
Historical records Historian Asvi Warman Adam (The Jakarta Post, May 4) raises some interesting questions in Can Indonesia sue the Netherlands for history?. He has, however, left out one or two important points.While it would be wrong to trivialize Capt.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Basic commodity prices likely to rise: Vendors
Basic commodity prices likely to rise: VendorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Traders at several markets in Jakarta forewarned consumers of a possible hike in the price of basic commodities next month following last Friday's fuel price increase.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Police arrest alleged counterfeiter
Police arrest alleged counterfeiter JAKARTA: Detectives from the East Jakarta Police arrested a suspected counterfeiter on Monday and seized 17 counterfeit Rp 100,000 banknotes.The suspect, identified as Gentar Doy Bastari, was arrested after the officers pulled over the Suzuki Carry car he was...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Energy conservation lacks govt support: Experts
Energy conservation lacks govt support: ExpertsBerni K. Moestafa and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than two decades of having an official energy policy did little to raise public awareness about energy conservation, as the absence of political will and regulations have...
Tue, 07 May 2002
[b]The shades of Indonesian
The shades of Indonesian politial IslamKarim Raslan Lawyer Writer Kuala Lumpur 2. State -- Sanction at the highest level 2 x 32 36pt Bodoni Exploitation of religious hatred by top politicians is not the answer PR Dubhashi The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta
Tue, 07 May 2002
Process of constitutional reform ambivalent
Process of constitutional reform ambivalentJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Controversies have developed in the country over constitutional amendments. It could well be a crossroads in the process of reform.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Central Java Police dismiss 13 members
Central Java Police dismiss 13 members SEMARANG: The Central Java Police took disciplinary action against 65 officers between January and April of this year, with 13 of the officers being dismissed from the force.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Fake IDs used to cash Bulog checks, court told
Fake IDs used to cash Bulog checks, court toldTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Identity cards (IDs) used to encash State Logistics Agency (Bulog) checks worth Rp 40 billion that were given to former minister/state secretary Akbar Tandjung were fake, a court heard on Monday.
Tue, 07 May 2002
The shades of Indonesian political Islam in reforms
The shades of Indonesian political Islam in reformsKarim Raslan, Lawyer, Writer, Kuala Lumpur Who will win the hearts and minds of Indonesia's 200 million Muslims?The struggle is often presented in stark terms as nothing less than a clash between two forces with "liberal" Islam on the one hand and...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Proton unable to compete in AFTA
Proton unable to compete in AFTAAgence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's national carmaker Proton may not be able to compete if a local content rule under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is not reviewed, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Monday.