Archive: 11 June 2002
82 articles found
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
UI rectorial candidates don't fit the bill
UI rectorial candidates don't fit the bill Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The University of Indonesia's aim to have a new rector with a combination of academic and entrepreneurial skills is unlikely to happen because none of the candidates fit the bill. By the time Saturday's deadline for the applicants to register had passed, only 14 candidates had submitted their forms.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sadli, first among equals
Sadli, first among equals A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Only a few people in Indonesia could launch a book on their 80th birthday. Economist Mohammad Sadli, who turned 80 on Monday, is one of those few. The book, Mohammad Sadli's 80th Birthday: the Indonesian Economy in the Era of New Politics, a collection of articles written by 38 people of different backgrounds, was launched at his birthday celebration at Bentara Budaya, Palmerah, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'We must not blindly attack IMF anymore'
'We must not blindly attack IMF anymore' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Djakti called on Monday for people not to blindly criticize and attack the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) since it would jeopardize Indonesia's position in dealing with its debt problems.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papuan schools close due to lack of teachers, transportation
Papuan schools close due to lack of teachers, transportation Many schools in remote areas of Irian Jaya have had to halt classes due to the lack of teachers as well as poor transportation for students trying to get to school, an activist said on Saturday. Alfon Ongge, a youth activist, blamed the administration for ignoring the people's right to education and neglecting the construction of transportation infrastructure, so badly needed for the development of remote areas.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
When Indonesia's unity is no longer voluntary
When Indonesia's unity is no longer voluntary Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia The persistence of the movement for a self-determination referendum in Aceh, the emergence of the Papuan Peoples Council and the troubles in Ambon have all raised concerns about whether Indonesian unity can be maintained.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
VP to visit Soya, Kebun Cengkeh
VP to visit Soya, Kebun Cengkeh JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz is slated to arrive in Ambon on Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. local time for a six-hour visit in the Maluku capital. Hamzah's entourage will include the new Indonesian Military chief, Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and several ministers. Hamzah plans to visit Soya village, where seven Christians were killed late in April, and Kebun Cengkeh, the stronghold of Laskar Jihad Muslim hardliners.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Towards national self-reliance
Towards national self-reliance For several days the mass media have been busy dwelling on a discourse on national self-reliance. This discourse was started by the National Development Planning Board chief Kwik Kian Gie. Then, it earned a response from the People's Consultative Assembly chairman Amien Rais, Vice President Hamzah Haz, and some other parties. The core of Kwik's statement is a request to the government that it end its contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House moves to ensure health rights for children
House moves to ensure health rights for children Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mega Susanti, a three-and-a-half year old girl, stares wide-eyed at the clown waving at her behind the entrance gate of Fantasy World in Ancol, North Jakarta. "C'mon daddy, hurry up. I want to see Mr Clown," Mega tells her father. Her eyes are sparkling. Impatient with her father's sluggishness, Mega grabs her father by his arm, dragging him to the park's gate. "I've never seen her so excited.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kemang Festival proves Jakarta needs good party
Kemang Festival proves Jakarta needs good party Eka N. Ginting, Contributor, Jakarta Kemang Street Festival 2002, an event organized by RajaCraft.com, a business unit of indo.com, with the full support of the Kemang community and in partnership with JakArt@2002, took place on Jun. 1, 2002. Jl. Kemang, stretching almost one kilometer from McDonalds to Barbados, was blocked off from motor traffic.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Forest assets in IBRA
Forest assets in IBRA The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is often likened to a dishwasher. The quickest way to sell credit assets worth Rp 158.7 trillion is a form of dish-washing. Of course, it is a nice step for investors keen on acquiring problem debts. IBRA's intention arouses interest because it could allow investors to profit in a relatively short time. Investors, of course, know about the limitations involved.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans find sport essential
Jakartans find sport essential The ongoing 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan has boosted people's spirit to practice various sports, not only soccer. The quadrennial event has also motivated people to maintain their health by exercising in their neighborhood. Some shared with The Jakarta Post how the World Cup has led to an interest in sport. Helena Simatupang was born in Medan, North Sumatra, 34 years ago. She moved to Jakarta in 1978 and now is working at a foreign bank on Jl. M.H.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deloitte & Touche denies wrongdoing
Deloitte & Touche denies wrongdoing Dow Jones, Jakarta Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu International denied Monday that it had acted improperly in its role as adviser to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, over the sale of assets formerly owned by the Salim Group.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Business at nightspots plummets after bombing
Business at nightspots plummets after bombing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of people frequenting nightspots in Jakarta has dropped by 70 percent following a bomb blast outside the Eksotis discotheque in Mangga Besar, West Jakarta, on Sunday, the head of the Indonesian Association of Entertainment Businesses (Apehindo), Adrian Maelite, said on Monday. "The explosion has scared off visitors and entertainment businessmen.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh activists seek lessons from E. Timor, says TNI
Aceh activists seek lessons from E. Timor, says TNI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local military intelligence said Acehnese who may have links to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), were spotted in East Timor apparently purchasing weapons to support their fight for independence. East Nusa Tenggara's Wirasakti Military Command chief, Col.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's illness
Soeharto's illness The health of former president Soeharto has again become a hot issue. A Bali Post reporter attended the wedding reception of Soeharto's granddaughter, Danty Rukmana, on Jl. Cendana, Jakarta, late last month. At the reception, the reporter saw Soeharto in good health. He walked without assistance, and talked with his guests just like someone in perfect health.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prambanan temple
Prambanan temple for prayers From Kompas With reference to the letter sent by I Nyoman Mettayasa from Tabanan, Bali, regarding the permit for conducting prayers at the Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta, it should be noted that as the nation's cultural heritage, Prambanan is safeguarded by Law No.5/1992 on protected cultural sites. This law was promulgated on March 24, 1992 in the Statute Book of the Republic of Indonesia No.27/1992, so that everybody is assumed to be cognizant of it.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hoping for big fortune from China's LNG imports
Hoping for big fortune from China's LNG imports Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta China is set to announce this month whether Indonesia, Australia or Qatar will win the multi-billion dollar contract to supply the country with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). For Indonesia, winning the tender will further strengthen its leading role in the world's LNG market.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indofood bond issue may be welcome
Indofood bond issue may be welcome Netty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Indofood Sukses Makmur's US$200 million bond issue, which will be priced as early as Tuesday, will likely be warmly received despite a recent drop in international investors' appetite, observers said. Sentiment turned dour as a recent selloff on Wall Street stoked concerns about the sustainability of a global economic recovery, observers said.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koteka group decries leader's arrest
Koteka group decries leader's arrest Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of members of the Koteka organization held a peaceful demonstration at the local council in Jayapura on Monday demanding an explanation of the arrest of their leader, Benny Wanda, for the alleged possession of explosions believed to belong to the military-wing of the rebel Free Papua Movement (OPM).
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Embassy told to act on maid abuse
Embassy told to act on maid abuse MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore should ensure that the latest abuse against 20 Indonesian maids by their Singaporean employers is investigated, an activist demanded on Monday. Maya Manurung of the North Sumatra Women organization said the Indonesian government had to ask for the cases to be fully investigated and charges laid in court. "The government is obliged to defend the maids' rights and never let the cases be closed," she said.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two tiger trainers injured
Two tiger trainers injured BOGOR: Two tiger trainers were injured after they were bitten by their animals in two separate accidents at Safari Indonesia Park in Cisarua, Bogor, over the weekend. Agus Wahyu Setiawan, 29, had to be hospitalized at Cipto Mangunkusumo Central Hospital after a Bengali tiger bit him on the back of his neck on Saturday at 10 p.m.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lembata residents live in poverty
Lembata residents live in poverty LEWOLEBA, Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara: Almost 70 percent of 22,228 families in Lembata regency still live in poverty. Lembata regent Andreas Duli Manuk said on Monday the three- year-old regency faced a daunting task in numerous sectors, including human resources, health and infrastructure. About 82 percent of a total of 45,305 workers in Lembata are primary school graduates.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta The Indonesian International Oil, Energy and Gas Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE) will be held once again, with at least 1,000 leading local and international business people expected to take part in the biggest ever conference and exhibition.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourists yes... but environment first
Tourists yes... but environment first Dean Yates Reuters Selemadeg Kaja, Bali Staring at the terraced green rice fields that drop away into the distance, Putu Mahardika ponders how to tap the tourist trade on Indonesia's Bali island without harming his village's pristine environment.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais to release music album
Amien Rais to release music album People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais is, it has turned out, more than a political celebrity. At the end of June, he will release his first music album. The album will feature 10 campursari (blend of dangdut and Javanese traditional genres) songs he sings with his wife Kusnasriyati Sri Rahayu. The album will be released in conjunction with his National Mandate Party (PAN) national meeting in Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 5,000 protest Indorayon's reopening
Over 5,000 protest Indorayon's reopening Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Over 5,000 people from the Lake Toba area gathered in the North Sumatra town of Porsea on Sunday to express opposition to the central government's decision to allow PT Indorayon Pulp and Paper to resume operations.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Awaiting the execution of Hotel Mulia
Awaiting the execution of Hotel Mulia The Hotel Mulia Senayan, which has been embroiled in a host of controversies since the first phase of its construction, has again come in to the limelight. This time it is about the verdict passed by the Central Jakarta district court, which rules that the hotel must be seized by the state if its management fails to pay about Rp 15 billion to the government as ordered by the Supreme Court.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Earth may get second chance in Johannesburg
Earth may get second chance in Johannesburg The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali After failing to garner more support from developed countries in Bali for sustainable development measures, delegates are now looking toward the United Nations (UN) world summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, next August for a second chance. However, some delegates say the chances of a better deal are slim.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PAN chided as environment foe
PAN chided as environment foe BATAM, Riau: A group of environmentalists lashed out at Amien Rais' National Mandate Party (PAN) for cutting down hundreds of bamboo trees to make 2,000 flag poles for its three-day congress here. "We regret the use of bamboo considering the fact that our forest has already been damaged. Why they don't they erect metal poles?" asked Andy, one of the environmentalists. The congress opened on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 11, 2002 Performances * Teen's Operetta, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 16. * Sundanese Traditional Drama, Raden Sakuntala, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., June 15. * Traditional Theater - Longser Runtah, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., June 22. * Bandung Music Day, Braga street and Mayoralty building, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 23.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia warns ASEAN of energy supply risks
Malaysia warns ASEAN of energy supply risks Lawrence Yong, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, an oil producer and promoter of a massive regional gas pipeline, on Monday urged fellow ASEAN nations to increase energy cooperation in the face of threats to supply. "The current risk of supply disruption is very real and may perhaps carry greater repercussions than the 1973 oil embargo," Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi told an energy conference.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Helping children treasure the environment
Helping children treasure the environment Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta "Let's save the Earth from destruction. Let's save the Earth for the sake of our future. Protect our fauna, save our seas. Conserve our green nature." These words were the lyrics of a song sung by first graders Evi Destriani and Irsan Farhan from Citra Alam elementary school in Ciganjur, South Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three die in toll road accident
Three die in toll road accident TANGERANG: Three people were killed instantly, four suffered serious injuries and two others were slightly wounded in an accident that occurred on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Cikupa, Tangerang, on Sunday evening. Tangerang Traffic Police chief Insp. Sudarmanto told the media on Monday that the fatal accident began as Abdullah, the driver of an Isuzu Panther minivan carrying 10 passengers from Jakarta, lost control.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agencies' poor service
Agencies' poor service From Media Indonesia State Minister of Administrative Reforms M. Feisal Tamin stated that the poor service agencies provided to the public had been going on since the New Order era. Although the state administration has been in transition to one led by a more democratic and nationalist figure, it is seemingly difficult to change the character of the country's civil servants, who tend to treat the people as objects.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic doyen Sadli turns 80
Economic doyen Sadli turns 80 A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only a few people in Indonesia could launch a book on their 80th birthday. Economist Mohammad Sadli, who turned 80 on Monday, is one of those few. The book, Mohammad Sadli's 80th Birthday: the Indonesian Economy in the Era of New Politics, a collection of articles written by 38 people of different backgrounds, was launched at his birthday celebration at Bentara Budaya, Palmerah, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students oppose TNI candidates for governor
Students oppose TNI candidates for governor Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Hundreds of students from Muhammadiyah University and the Makassar Islamic Teaching Institute went on strike in the South Sulwesi provincial capital of Makassar on Monday, in opposition to the province's gubernatorial candidates coming from the military.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 25,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 125 0 222,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 750 -25 30,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 330 0 0...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bridge league to enter semis stage
Bridge league to enter semis stage Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 58 pairs are ready to begin competing at the semifinals of the inaugural National Bridge League (LBN). The semifinal matches will be held at the Bung Karno Bridge Center from June 27 to 29, followed by the grand finals on July 2. The winners and runners-up will be given places to represent Indonesia in the Intercity Bridge Championship in Hong Kong, which is scheduled from July 30 to Aug. 4.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore clarifies
Singapore clarifies I refer to the article: Lee blasted as paranoid over remarks on hard-liners, which was published in The Jakarta Post on June 5, 2002. Your report portrayed Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew and Singapore as being paranoid about Islam. This is not correct. On the contrary, in his speech at the IISS conference on May 31, 2002, Senior Minister Lee stated that nearly all Muslims, were tolerant and easy to live with.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks. Staying in a resort has become an alternative getaway for Jakartans, especially revelers wishing to avoid the hustle bustle of the city. Most of the retreats are situated outside the bustling metropolis but not too far away. It only takes a few hours drive to reach the sites.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Empowering the regions
Empowering the regions One of the most frequently voiced complaints about the existing political system is that it hardly represents or accommodates the interests and aspirations of the regions. The widespread discontent found in the regions today has its roots in the political structure, which is still very Jakarta-centrist. The Regional Autonomy Law, which came into force this year, has devolved a lot of the administrative work from the central to the regional governments.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six more killed in conflict-ridden Aceh
Six more killed in conflict-ridden Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least six male bodies were removed from jungle-clad Kaway XVI district in West Aceh regency on Friday and Sunday, Red Cross workers said on Monday. The chief of Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Meulaboh, Rasmuddin, said that the bodies were recovered from deep in the jungle of Kaway, about a 15-kilometer, half-a-day walk from the nearest village.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australian sunbather shot in Bali
Australian sunbather shot in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A bullet, apparently from a .9 caliber handgun, struck a 48-year-old Australian sunbather at Kuta in an incident that caused panic among foreign visitors, and presented the local police with a difficult puzzle to solve as to the motive and the identity of the shooter. "We are still working on it. At this early stage of the investigation it would be very careless of us to jump to any conclusion.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni When Indonesia's unity is no longer voluntary Max Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2. Food -- Food summit will avoid the real issues 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Food summit will avoid the real issues John Vidal Guardian News Service London
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, rupiah up
Asian currencies mixed late, rupiah up Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Monday, with weakness in the yen pulling the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar lower. The Thai baht also slipped against the dollar, while the Philippine peso, Singapore dollar and Indonesian rupiah strengthened modestly. A campaign by Japanese officials to keep the yen from strengthening too rapidly against the dollar appears to be paying off, at least in the near term.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Senior judges to be sent to Ambon to deal with unfinished cases
Senior judges to be sent to Ambon to deal with unfinished cases Kurniawan Hari and Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon A group of senior judges are gearing up for a mission to Ambon, the capital of restive Maluku province, where they are expected to deal with 106 unfinished legal cases.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The Indonesian International Oil, Energy and Gas Conference and Exhibition (IIOGE) will be held once again, with at least 1,000 leading local and international business people expected to take part in the biggest ever conference and exhibition.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Children to receive health rights
Children to receive health rights Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Mega Susanti, a three-and-a-half year old girl, stares wide-eyed at the clown waving at her behind the entrance gate of Fantasy World in Ancol, North Jakarta. "C'mon daddy, hurry up. I want to see Mr Clown," Mega tells her father. Her eyes are sparkling. Impatient with her father's sluggishness, Mega grabs her father by his arm, dragging him to the park's gate. "I've never seen her so excited.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais to release music album
Amien Rais to release music album People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais is, it has turned out, more than a political celebrity. At the end of June, he will release his first music album. The album will feature 10 campursari (blend of dangdut and Javanese traditional genres) songs he sings with his wife Kusnasriyati Sri Rahayu. The album will be released in conjunction with his National Mandate Party (PAN) national meeting in Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Eradicating corruption a priority'
'Eradicating corruption a priority' JAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission II for domestic and legal affairs has urged Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra to make setting laws to eradicate corruption his top priority. Speaking at a hearing with Yusril and his staff on Monday, commission chairman Teras Narang said the country's anticorruption drive had failed to live up to public expectations due to weak legislation to cope with the crime.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. BLUE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. BLUE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Italian 'Deep Blue' blends art and sea 2. KEMANG: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Kemang Festival proves Jakarta needs a good party
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year Rita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life in the city and take a deep breath to rejuvenate your body and mind. And Bali offers dozens or maybe hundreds of such resorts across the island, from beach areas to secluded sites high up in the mountains.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
One-year jail term sought for ex-banker
One-year jail term sought for ex-banker Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a lack of evidence, prosecutors recommended that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence former president commissioner of now-defunct Bank Modern Samadikun Hartono to one year in jail for misusing Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) funds in 1997. Chief prosecutor Y.W.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hearings for Karaha case adjourned
Hearings for Karaha case adjourned SINGAPORE: Hearings in Hong Kong and Singapore for a lawsuit by independent power producer Karaha Bodas Co. against Indonesia's national energy firm Pertamina have been adjourned, Simson Panjaitan, Pertamina's legal counsel said Monday.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country. While many hotels are struggling to survive amid the downfall in the number of foreign tourists, the hotel industry on the two islands is doing quite well.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PKB faction countersues former chairman Matori
PKB faction countersues former chairman Matori The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) camp under Alwi Shihab is countersuing former chairman Matori Abdul Djalil for using the party's symbol and logo for his own political group. PKB deputy chairman Mahfud MD said on Monday the party had appointed noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis to prepare the lawsuit, to be filed with the South Jakarta District Court next week.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN signs world first environmental agreement
ASEAN signs world first environmental agreement Julia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia claimed an environmental world first on Monday, signing a regional agreement to tackle costly cross-border pollution caused by land and forest fires. Environment ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) inked the treaty on "transboundary haze pollution" at a ceremony in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drug delivery foiled at airport
Drug delivery foiled at airport TANGERANG: Customs and excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport managed to foil the delivery of 43 kilograms of marijuana from Banda Aceh into the city through a cargo service company, an official announced on Monday. Customs and excise chief Jusuf Indarto said that three people identified as Irwandi Ibrahim, Yono, and Riamis Riafil, the intended recipients of the illicit drugs, were arrested on Tuesday and Friday.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
No Abu Sayyaf presence in RI, Malaysia
No Abu Sayyaf presence in RI, Malaysia JAKARTA: A Malaysian minister denied on Monday reports by the Philippine government that members of the Abu Sayyaf separatist group had infiltrated Malaysia and Indonesia. "It's not true that Abu Sayyaf members have entered Malaysia and Indonesia, as both countries would certainly prevent the entrance of wanted individuals from ASEAN," said Malaysia's tourism minister Dato' Abdul Kadir bin Hj.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt not serious about rights issues: Activists
Govt not serious about rights issues: Activists Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's serious lack of commitment to upholding basic rights in the political, social, economic and cultural spheres has created a vacuum where rights violations could flourish, activists said on Monday.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PERCOBAAN JANGAN DIPAKAI!!!!!!!!
PERCOBAAN JANGAN DIPAKAI!!!!!!!! Children to receive health rights Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Mega Susanti, a three-and-a-half year old girl, stares wide-eyed at the clown waving at her behind the entrance gate of Fantasy World in Ancol, North Jakarta. "C'mon daddy, hurry up. I want to see Mr Clown," Mega tells her father. Her eyes are sparkling. Impatient with her father's sluggishness, Mega grabs her father by his arm, dragging him to the park's gate.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Tax Tribunal vows to uphold court transparency
New Tax Tribunal vows to uphold court transparency Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established Tax Tribunal will open its court hearings to the public, a move that will disturb companies who want to keep certain information confidential. Secretary of the Tax Tribunal Achmad Suhari told The Jakarta Post on Monday that the new policy was based on the existing law on tax tribunals and was meant to help ensure transparency.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI to continue focusing on internal security
TNI to continue focusing on internal security Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to the defense concept earlier outlined in a decree of the People's Consultative Assembly on defense, the Indonesian Military (TNI) will likely stick to its previous policy of maintaining internal security instead of focusing on defending the country from possible external threats.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Petronas eyes BP refining stake
Petronas eyes BP refining stake KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas, Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, is interested in buying BP PLC's stake in Singapore Refining Co., Petronas' chief executive said Monday. "Yes, if the opportunity exists, we'd be interested to do something," Hassan Marican, Petroliam Nasional Bhd.'s chief, told reporters on the sidelines of an oil and gas conference in Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan invited to meeting: After three exclusive
PDI Perjuangan invited to meeting: After three exclusive meetings, Muslim politicians invited Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) to the fourth gathering hosted by Alimarwan Hanan, secretary-general of the United Development Party (PPP), on Monday evening. The ruling party was represented by deputy chairman Kwik Kian Gie and deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung Wibowo.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Servicemen 'must resign' to contest DPD seats
Servicemen 'must resign' to contest DPD seats Muhammad Nafik and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts welcomed on Monday moves to allow military and police personnel the right to contest elections, but insisted that they resign from the services completely before registering their candidacy as members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Apkindo to launch production control unit
Apkindo to launch production control unit Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Wood Panel Association (Apkindo) said on Monday that a special unit, to be called the Production Control Body (BPP), would start operating next month. Apkindo chairman Martias was quoted by Antara as saying that the BPP would help ensure the production volumes of plywood companies in the country did not exceed the sustainable capacity of the forests in providing raw material.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alstom to build Vietnam power plant
Alstom to build Vietnam power plant HANOI: Vietnam's state-owned power company has signed a contract with a consortium led by engineering group Alstom SA to build a US$215.6 million power plant in southern Vietnam, the power company's board chairman said Monday.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bambang DH appointed new Surabaya mayor
Bambang DH appointed new Surabaya mayor Ainur Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Java Governor Imam Utomo appointed Surabaya Deputy Mayor Bambang DH as the city's new mayor at the Surabaya mayoralty on Monday, ending the controversy surrounding January's dismissal of Sunarto Sumoprawiro as mayor by the Surabaya legislative council.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati delays visit to Egypt
Megawati delays visit to Egypt CAIRO, Egypt: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will have to reschedule her planned visit to Egypt next September because of President Hosni Mubarak's tight schedule during that month. A source in the State Palace said on Monday that Megawati's proposed schedule for the visit to Cairo had been turned down by the Egyptian authorities. Indonesia's political attache in Cairo, Agil Salem Al-Attas, confirmed the report.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN warns discord threatens sustainable development summit
UN warns discord threatens sustainable development summit Associated Press, Venice An upcoming UN summit on sustainable development is in danger of collapsing in discord unless governments act quickly to ensure political commitments, a UN official said Monday. World leaders plan to meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, in August to craft a blueprint seeking to cut poverty and protect the environment.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
June 12, 2001 - June 12, 2002
June 12, 2001 - June 12, 2002 A Year of Philippine-Indonesian friendship and cooperation The Philippines and Indonesia have always enjoyed a deep friendship based on a sense of brotherhood as well as a sense of shared culture and history between Filipinos and Indonesians. Since the establishment of official diplomatic relations on Nov. 24, 1949, the two countries have supported each other's interests and national goals at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega, Hamzah back Sutiyoso reelection for governor
Mega, Hamzah back Sutiyoso reelection for governor Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 24 forms were collected by individuals and mass organizations during the first day of registration for gubernatorial candidates at the City Council on Monday, with the incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso being tipped as the strongest candidate.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hendarsyah Tarmizi
Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hoping for big fortune from China's LNG imports China is set to announce this month whether Indonesia, Australia or Qatar will win the multi-billion dollar contract to supply the country with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). For Indonesia, winning the tender will further strengthen its leading role in the world's LNG market.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Petronas eyes BP refining stake
Petronas eyes BP refining stake KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas, Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company, is interested in buying BP PLC's stake in Singapore Refining Co., Petronas' chief executive said Monday. "Yes, if the opportunity exists, we'd be interested to do something," Hassan Marican, Petroliam Nasional Bhd.'s chief, told reporters on the sidelines of an oil and gas conference in Kuala Lumpur.