Archive: 8 May 2002
77 articles found
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts The Jakarta Post Jakarta An energy crisis would cripple the country in 20 years time if people here continued to consume energy at the current rate, regardless of the belief that the country was abundant with natural resources, energy conservation activists assert Indonesia uses, on average, about 48 percent more energy as compared to developed countries, for every US$1 million in goods and services it produces.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor street lighting causes fear
Poor street lighting causes fear TANGERANG: Residents of Benda village in Tangerang have complained about the absence of street illumination, which makes the area prone to crimes and traffic accidents at night. "As soon as the sun sets, it is dark and we do not dare go out," Somadri, one of the locals told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political laws, presidency bill top priorities at House
Political laws, presidency bill top priorities at House Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has put the revision of political laws and a bill on the presidency as top priorities for deliberation in the next House session scheduled to commence on May 13. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Tuesday that drafts of revised political laws were expected to be submitted to the House by the home ministry in the next few days.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three hard-liners arrested in Bogor
Three hard-liners arrested in Bogor BOGOR: Bogor Police have arrested three Islamic hard-liners for their involvement in attempts to establish an Islamic state. Jimmi, 21, Fahmi, 25, and Heri, 26, were arrested in a house at the Duta Kencana Housing Subdivision, on Jl. Soleh Iskandar, Tanah Sereal district, Bogor, on Sunday night, the police said.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' could support
'TVRI' could support musicians more From 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. The question is, how can TVRI enable unknown and unrecorded music groups to appear twice in one show?
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
IPSI boss Eddie admits frustration and relief
IPSI boss Eddie admits frustration and relief Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eddie Nalapraya, the long standing chairman of the Indonesian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSI), -- a type of martial art -- looks to be engulfed with a mixed frame of mind ahead of his plan to relinquish his federation post next year.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power cut threat
Power cut threat On April 23, 2002, at 8 a.m, two employees of the state-owned electricity company (PLN) came to our house, saying that we had not paid the electricity bill for February, 2002, and that they would immediately cut off the power supply. We replied that our driver, who paid the bill had not returned.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Correction:
Correction: The Traditional Arts of Portugal textile exhibition at the Textile Museum, Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun Nos 2-4, Central Jakarta, will last until July 9, not May 9 as erroneously printed on this page on Tuesday. We regret the error. --Editor
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police probe Karaha project
Police probe Karaha project 2. Rice (1 x 35) Govt won't up floor price of unhusked rice 3. Telkom ( 4 x 10) Arianespace, Delta vying for Telkom satellite 4. Swap (4 x10) Indonesia, Japan start talks on swap pact
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New NU-based political party registered at justice ministry
New NU-based political party registered at justice ministry JAKARTA: In an attempt to preserve its presence in the country's political arena following the prolonged internal leadership dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB), party officials confirmed on Tuesday the establishment of PKB Indonesia, its alternative political vehicle for the 2004 general election. "Today, we register PKB Indonesia at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights," said Yahya C.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar still doing business as usual
Akbar still doing business as usual From Warta Kota It has been strange to observe the Bulog scandal II. Many new findings have emerged, particularly at the hearing of defendant Rahardi Ramelan on the "Mahakam scenario". There was indeed such a meeting. In my view, the meeting was obviously a conspiracy, which was aimed at preventing the truth from being revealed. It was a deliberate cover-up. This, I should say, is against the law.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Wasteful lifestyle' contributes to energy crisis
'Wasteful lifestyle' contributes to energy crisis The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An energy crisis would cripple the country in 20 years time if people here continued to consume energy at the current rate, regardless of the belief that the country was abundant with natural resources, energy conservation activists assert Indonesia uses, on average, about 48 percent more energy as compared to developed countries, for every US$1 million in goods and services it produces.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police hope to wrap up Elza's bribery case soon
Police hope to wrap up Elza's bribery case soon Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police officials have vowed to finalize the dossier on Elza Syarief, the lawyer for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, within 20 days, City Police spokesman, S. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Tuesday. "We have 20 days to complete the dossier and hand it over to the prosecutor's office," Anton said.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police probe Karaha project
Police probe Karaha project Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police said on Tuesday they had started an investigation into an alleged mark-up in the stalled multi- million dollar Karaha Bodas power project. "We have started (on Monday) questioning a Pertamina official to collect evidence," Sr. Comr. P. Hutabarat told The Jakarta Post, referring to state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina. He refused to name the Pertamina official. "We'll summon more (people)...
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Japan commerce talks on currency swap pact
Indonesia, Japan commerce talks on currency swap pact Dow Jones, Tokyo Indonesia and Japan have kicked off negotiations to conclude a bilateral currency swap agreement as part of an initiative among Asian nations to promote financial stability in the region, an international financial source said Tuesday, Kyodo News reported.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terrorist who blew off his
Terrorist who blew off his own leg sentenced to death Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta A Malaysian terrorist who blew off his own leg and wounded five others in a botched bomb attack on a bus load of Christians in Jakarta last year, has been sentenced to death by the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Asian currencies up, muted by yen fall JP/ 2. oil (2 x 24) Oil falls under US$25 on Iraq decision JP/14/oil 3. APP (3 x 18) APP creditors set tougher debt workout terms: Source JP/ 4. Gold (2 x 18) Gold shines as dollar weakens JP/
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investigation continues as fire victims identified
Investigation continues as fire victims identified Yuli Trisuwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Police have found nothing significant in their investigation of the fire that razed Perdana Wisata Hotel here on Monday, except the identity of two women who were among the casualties. Greater Bandung Police chief Sr. Supt. Hendra Sukmana said on Tuesday the women were identified as Leni Herlina Atmaja, 37, and Uun alias Yuki, 30, both Bandung residents.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sutiyoso, I'm not impressed at all'
'Sutiyoso, I'm not impressed at all' There are probably lots of people operating under the assumption that fashion designers are not all that interested in politics and the bureaucracy. But just like most other people in the capital, designers have an opinion about Governor Sutiyoso, whose five-year term will end in October. Oscar Lawalata, 25, a talented young designer who was born in Pekanbaru, Riau, but grew up in Jakarta. My impression of Sutiyoso? I am not impressed at all.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
APP creditors set tougher debt workout terms: Source
APP creditors set tougher debt workout terms: Source Soraya Permatasari, Reuters, Jakarta Creditors of embattled Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., have proposed tougher measures for the group's debt restructuring, including a much shorter rescheduling period of five years, a creditor source said on Tuesday. In February, creditors rejected a preliminary restructuring proposal presented by the group on its massive US$13 billion in debt within hours of its proposal.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses say military-like people buries Suai victims
Witnesses say military-like people buries Suai victims Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police witnesses testifying in the ongoing Human Rights Tribunal said on Tuesday that a number of people using military uniform had held a mass burial of about 27 bodies, including three Catholic priests, massacred at the St. Ave Maria Church in Suai town, Covalima regency, East Timor on Sept. 6, 1999.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan gears up for election
PDI Perjuangan gears up for election JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has formed a campaign committee for the general election in 2004, deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung said on Tuesday. Pramono said PDI Perjuangan would still nominate party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the President, as its presidential candidate in the next election.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.7
Rupiah Rates May.7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Arianespace, Delta vying for Telkom satellite
Arianespace, Delta vying for Telkom satellite The Jakarta Post, Jakarta European consortium Arianespace and U.S. company Delta are competing to win the tender for the construction and launch of a telecommunications satellite belonging to state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom. The satellite, to be called the Telkom-2, is expected to be put into orbit sometime in the first quarter of 2004.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Harry Surjadi
Harry Surjadi Journalist Jakarta 2. Project -- The drug war's failures 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni More ethical drugs policies needed Ethan A. Nadelmann Executive Director Drug Policy Alliance Project Syndicate
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda plane fails to take off
Garuda plane fails to take off TANGERANG: A Garuda Indonesia airplane bound for Makassar, South Sulawesi and Manado, North Sulawesi, failed to take off at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Tuesday morning, causing a two-hour delay. A staff member of Garuda Operation Control Center, Abdul Madjid, could not explain why the plane failed to take off, but admitted that as the pilot started the engine, the plane reversed and thick smoke came out of its rear.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian sentenced to death for bomb attack
Malaysian sentenced to death for bomb attack Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Malaysian terrorist who blew off his own leg and wounded five others in a botched bomb attack on a bus load of Christians in Jakarta last year, has been sentenced to death by the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New NU-based party registered
New NU-based party registered JAKARTA: In an attempt to preserve its presence in the country's political arena following the prolonged internal leadership dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB), party officials confirmed on Tuesday the establishment of PKB Indonesia, its alternative political vehicle for the 2004 general election. "Today, we register PKB Indonesia at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights," said Yahya C.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers' strike recedes, fares increase
Drivers' strike recedes, fares increase The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mass strike by public minibus drivers receded in most parts of the country on Tuesday, but commuters had to pay the price as the drivers unilaterally increased the fares. Albeit far smaller in magnitude, the strike continued in Yogyakarta, the Central Java town of Batang and the West Java town of Cirebon. The West Java capital of Bandung, which was hit by the major strike on Monday, returned to normal on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students remember Trisakti tragedy
Students remember Trisakti tragedy More than 500 Trisakti University students staged protest rallies on Tuesday in front of Merdeka Palace on Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara, Central Jakarta, and the Attorney General's Office on Jl. Hasanuddin, South Jakarta. The students gathered in front of the palace at around 2 p.m. and left bunches of flowers (photo above). Later they headed to the Attorney General's Office, traveling on motorcycles, cars and 10 buses.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suu Kyi's release
Suu Kyi's release After days of intense speculation, the Myanmar military government finally released on Monday opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from 19 months of house arrest, in what is seen by the international community as a reconciliatory gesture by the junta in Yangon to Suu Kyi's widely supported democratic movement, the National League for Democracy (NLD).
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regent keeps hopes high for gambling centers plan
Regent keeps hopes high for gambling centers plan Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Kepulauan Seribu Kepulauan Seribu (The Thousand Islands) regency still hopes its plan to develop gambling centers will materialize since its tax revenue from the tourist industry is small and could not cover its development spending. However, Regent K. Abdul Kadir, who first announced the gambling center plan, refused to comment on Tuesday about the plan amid heated public debate for the past weeks.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spicy contests expected in RI's Uber Cup matches
Spicy contests expected in RI's Uber Cup matches Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China The morale of Indonesian women's shuttlers rose when they learned that the Netherlands would not be able to field one of its strongest singles players at the 2002 Uber Cup final here. But the challenges are by no means less daunting. The Netherlands, set to meet Indonesia on Saturday, earlier drafted Indonesian-born world No.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI and New Zealand must pursue people-to-people links, Clark says
RI and New Zealand must pursue people-to-people links, Clark says Claire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Educational and trade links were the best way to rebuild the fragile relationship between New Zealand and Indonesia, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said here on Tuesday. The New Zealand government is demanding more evidence of human rights reform before it will reestablish military ties with Jakarta, but Clark said exchanges of people and expertise were just as important.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to have sewerage system 100m underground
Jakarta to have sewerage system 100m underground Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta will have a deep-level comprehensive sewerage system for handling its human waste in an environmentally friendly way, to be developed by the Australian company, Global Grid, city administration officials said.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, May 8, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, May 8, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 News 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7 , 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7 , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,250 0 5,500 Adindo Foresta 60 10 165,000 AGIS Tbk 140 5 377,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 360 0 374,000 Alakasa 200 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 825 0 305,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 50 -5 25,000 Alumindo Light 700 0 0 Andhi Chandra 340 10 85,000...
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regents and mayors support cement compnay spin-off
Regents and mayors support cement compnay spin-off Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Public pressure is mounting for the government to spin off state cement company PT Semen Padang here from its parent PT Semen Gresik in East Java after all 15 mayors and regents in West Sumatra announced their support for the demand.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Witness admits telling lies to save Akbar
Witness admits telling lies to save Akbar Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A key witness in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal admitted on Tuesday that he tried to save former Minister/State Secretary Akbar Tandjung by falsifying documents about the use of the Rp 40 billion (US$4.09 million) fund.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Samudera tales case to rights body
Samudera tales case to rights body JAKARTA: Samudera Sukardi, the elder brother of state minister for state-owned enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, urged the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Tuesday to probe whether or not his basic human rights were violated when he was denied the Garuda directorship at the last minute.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soccer according to artist Tisna
Soccer according to artist Tisna Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A hobby is an important factor contributing to one's creativity, whereas talent constitutes a major asset that will improve the creative process in the form of achievements and reputation. The same applies to well-known eccentric graphic artist Tisna Sanjaya, who will be involved in an art event in Japan in conjunction with the upcoming World Cup 2002 from May 19 to June 23.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cholestasis: Unfamiliar, but don't take it lightly
Cholestasis: Unfamiliar, but don't take it lightly Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Few are familiar with cholestasis, but this fatal disorder can affect people from different age groups, even infants. Symptoms of cholestasis include yellowish skin and the whites of eyes along with dark urine and pale stools. "When parents notice yellow discoloration in their babies, don't take it lightly. See a doctor right away for proper diagnosis," said Jose L.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's biodiversity will be gone in 30 years
Indonesia's biodiversity will be gone in 30 years Harry Surjadi, Journalist, Jakarta, hsurjadi@yahoo.com Indonesia is not only a multiethnic nation with more than 3,000 languages and diversified cultures, but it is also rich in biological diversity. Indonesia vies with Brazil for the title of the richest country on Earth in terms of biological diversity.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
SingTel's subscribers reaches 22m
SingTel's subscribers reaches 22m SINGAPORE: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) said Tuesday its aggregate mobile subscriber base in the Asia-Pacific rose to 22.3 million in March, up 13.8 percent from December levels. The figure covers SingTel subscribers in Singapore, its subsidiary in Australia as well as its affiliates in Thailand, India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Appeal to
Appeal to Chinese businessmen From Warta Kota Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid recently called on wealthy Chinese businessmen in Indonesia to assist small and medium-scale businessmen in the country, regardless of their origins. Speaking at Hotel Mercure Rekso in West Jakarta, he said major businesses would not survive without the support of small businesses. The Chinese community in Indonesia, like other ethnic groups, is part of the Indonesian nation.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday, May 9, but our website will run as normal. The Post will appear again on Friday. -- Publisher
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Internet providers vow to suspend services
Internet providers vow to suspend services Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia could be electronically isolated from the rest of the world if most of the country's internet service providers (ISPs) go ahead with a threatened three-day blackout from Wednesday to protest government inaction in regulating the industry.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
International terrorism issue hinders national economic recovery: Analysts
International terrorism issue hinders national economic recovery: Analysts Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The issue of international terrorism in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. has complicated Indonesia's attempts at economic recovery, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Incinerator catches fire
Incinerator catches fire BOGOR: An incinerator belonging to the Bogor mayoralty's Sanitation Agency caught fire on Tuesday, causing agency staff and local residents to panic. The incinerator, which had only been installed in the agency's backyard a month ago, was being repaired at the time. The incident was caused by a leak in the kerosene pipe. Students at a state elementary school located next to the agency on Jl. Paledang also rushed out of the classrooms.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor told to quit companies
Governor told to quit companies MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A faction at the West Nusa Tenggara legislature asked on Tuesday that Governor Harun Al Rasyid relinquish his post as chief commissioner in four provincial administration-owned companies. Al Islami faction spokesman L. Mustakim told a plenary session at the legislature, attended by Harun, that the governor was violating Law No.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Samudera asks Komnas HAM to probe Garuda chairmanship case
Samudera asks Komnas HAM to probe Garuda chairmanship case Tertiani ZB Simanjutak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Samudera Sukardi, the elder brother of state minister for state- owned enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, urged the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Tuesday to probe whether or not his basic human rights were violated when he was denied the Garuda directorship at the last minute.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Zealand teacher smuggles beer
New Zealand teacher smuggles beer BRUNEI: A New Zealander who teaches English in Brunei was fined and risks being deported for smuggling 55 cans of beer into the oil-rich, conservative Muslim sultanate. William Strickland, 54, was crossing the border by car from Malaysia and told customs officials that he was bringing the legal limit of 12 cans of beer and two bottles of hard liquor. A search of his car and luggage turned up the excess alcohol.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Missing heirlooms
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.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australian envoy visits Aceh
Australian envoy visits Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Richard C. Smith completed on Tuesday a two-day visit to Aceh, where he held talks with government and independent leaders to obtain more knowledge about the restive province. Shortly upon his arrival on Monday, Smith met with Governor Abdullah Puteh at the latter's official residence for one hour.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao sees difficult years ahead
Gusmao sees difficult years ahead EAST TIMOR: President-elect Xanana Gusmao says his country will have to endure difficult times before it develops into a self- sustaining nation. "I believe we are going to have a very difficult three years" after the country's formal independence on May 20, Gusmao said in an interview broadcast on Tuesday on Portuguese public radio.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
LBH criticizes lackluster prosecutors
LBH criticizes lackluster prosecutors MEDAN, North Sumatra: The chairman of the Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH Medan), Irham Buana Nasution, expressed disappointment on Monday over the lackluster performance of the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office in dealing with corruption cases in the province. Irham said that since 1999, LBH Medan had submitted 25 corruption cases to the prosecutor's office, but none had been followed up.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Buleleng tense after regent election
Buleleng tense after regent election I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali Tensions are rising in the coastal regency of Buleleng, some 100 kilometers north of Denpasar on Tuesday following the defeat of PDI Perjuangan's duo for the top regent and deputy regent posts for the 2002-2007 period in a regency election on Monday.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah Haz visits Ja'far in police cell
Hamzah Haz visits Ja'far in police cell Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at the National Police Headquarters. Hamzah reportedly conveyed his sympathies to Ja'far as "one Muslim to another".
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at the National Police Headquarters. Hamzah reportedly conveyed his sympathies to Ja'far as "one Muslim to another".
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at the National Police Headquarters. Hamzah reportedly conveyed his sympathies to Ja'far as "one Muslim to another".
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
New captain for Garuda
New captain for Garuda State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi set a good example of good governance by deciding not to appoint his elder brother as new president of PT Garuda Indonesia, even though Samudra Sukardi was the most qualified candidate for the position, as judged by his technical competence, his managerial record and the full support he received from the state company's employees. Laksamana selected Indra Setiawan instead, another Garuda senior executive.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts The Jakarta Post Jakarta An energy crisis would cripple the country in 20 years time if people here continued to consume energy at the current rate, regardless of the belief that the country was abundant with natural resources, energy conservation activists assert Indonesia uses, on average, about 48 percent more energy as compared to developed countries, for every US$1 million in goods and services it produces.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3. Performance * Jazz Concert by Gunter Adlerq, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel. 031 5454333), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 25. Films * Indonesian Short Films, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), 6 p.m., May 24. * Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor to open embassies
East Timor to open embassies Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Tiny East Timor will open embassies in six countries this year following independence on May 20, its deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday. They will be set up in Jakarta, Canberra, Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, Washington and Brussels, Fernando de Araujo Lasama said.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.7
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Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to win
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to win A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest and detention of Elza Syarief, chief lawyer for president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, over a bribery case should signal an alarm to the nation over what is really happening in this country's legal system, experts say.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt won't up floor price of rice
Govt won't up floor price of rice Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will not raise the floor price of unhusked rice despite calls from agriculture experts and legislators, arguing that the current price of Rp 1,500 (about 16 U.S. cents) per kilogram is more than sufficient to cover farmers' production costs of between Rp 700 and Rp 800 per kilogram.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police name 22 suspected gamblers
Police name 22 suspected gamblers MANADO, North Sulawesi: Provincial police named on Monday 22 suspects following the questioning of 385 people arrested following a series of raids on several gambling dens last week. The suspects included four senior figures, who are believed to control the gambling network in the province, players and cashiers, chief of detectives of North Sulawesi Police Supt. Halba R. Nugroho said.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three SE Asian countries sign anti-terrorism pact
Three SE Asian countries sign anti-terrorism pact Jalil Hamid, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Three countries with the largest Muslim populations in Southeast Asia signed a pact on Tuesday to counter terrorism and crush a militant network they say is bent on turning all three into a single Islamic state.
Wed, 08 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Public minibus drivers' strike recedes 2
* Headlines: Public minibus drivers' strike recedes 2 * National: Military-like people buried Suai victims4 * Archipelago: Probe goes on as victims identified 5 * Opinion: RI biodiversity will be gone in 30 years 6 * City: Regency keeps hopes high for gambling centers 8 * Sports: Spicy contests expected in Uber Cup matches10 * World: Deal reached in church siege: Palestinians11 * Business: Police probe Karaha project case 13 * Features: Don't take cholestasis lightly 20