Archive: 11 June 2002
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Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Kemang Festival proves Jakarta needs good party
Kemang Festival proves Jakarta needs good partyEka 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT 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
House moves to ensure health rights for children
House moves to ensure health rights for childrenDebbie 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
When Indonesia's unity is no longer voluntary
When Indonesia's unity is no longer voluntaryMax 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
'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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
UI rectorial candidates don't fit the bill
UI rectorial candidates don't fit the billDamar 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT 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
Students oppose TNI candidates for governor
Students oppose TNI candidates for governorJupriadi, 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Earth may get second chance in Johannesburg
Earth may get second chance in JohannesburgThe 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 11, 2002Performances* 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Malaysia warns ASEAN of energy supply risks
Malaysia warns ASEAN of energy supply risksLawrence 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Helping children treasure the environment
Helping children treasure the environmentBambang 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Agencies' poor service
Agencies' poor serviceFrom Media IndonesiaState 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Economic doyen Sadli turns 80
Economic doyen Sadli turns 80A'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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 25,000 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Bridge league to enter semis stage
Bridge league to enter semis stageMusthofid, 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Koteka group decries leader's arrest
Koteka group decries leader's arrestTiarma 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Deloitte & Touche denies wrongdoing
Deloitte & Touche denies wrongdoingDow 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
Business at nightspots plummets after bombing
Business at nightspots plummets after bombingThe 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Aceh activists seek lessons from E. Timor, says TNI
Aceh activists seek lessons from E. Timor, says TNIThe 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Prambanan temple
Prambanan temple for prayersFrom KompasWith 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Hoping for big fortune from China's LNG imports
Hoping for big fortune from China's LNG importsHendarsyah 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).
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Indofood bond issue may be welcome
Indofood bond issue may be welcomeNetty 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 10Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,368.00 8,368.00 8,912.00 8,824.00Australian dollar 1 5,348.19 4,773.11 5,087.86 5,033.21Brunei dollar 1 5,220.40 4,661.84 4,966.29 4,915.88Canadian dollar 1 6,106.91 5,453.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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,...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in BaliSudibyo 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Over 5,000 protest Indorayon's reopening
Over 5,000 protest Indorayon's reopeningApriadi 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
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
PERCOBAAN JANGAN DIPAKAI!!!!!!!!
PERCOBAAN JANGAN DIPAKAI!!!!!!!!Children to receive health rightsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaMega 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
New Tax Tribunal vows to uphold court transparency
New Tax Tribunal vows to uphold court transparencyRendi 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
TNI to continue focusing on internal security
TNI to continue focusing on internal securityTiarma 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Servicemen 'must resign' to contest DPD seats
Servicemen 'must resign' to contest DPD seatsMuhammad 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Apkindo to launch production control unit
Apkindo to launch production control unitFitri 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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
Govt not serious about rights issues: Activists
Govt not serious about rights issues: ActivistsTertiani 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Bambang DH appointed new Surabaya mayor
Bambang DH appointed new Surabaya mayorAinur 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT 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
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
UN warns discord threatens sustainable development summit
UN warns discord threatens sustainable development summitAssociated 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Mega, Hamzah back Sutiyoso reelection for governor
Mega, Hamzah back Sutiyoso reelection for governorAhmad 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Hendarsyah Tarmizi
Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post JakartaHoping 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).
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
One-year jail term sought for ex-banker
One-year jail term sought for ex-bankerMuninggar 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Asian currencies mixed late, rupiah up
Asian currencies mixed late, rupiah upDow 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Senior judges to be sent to Ambon to deal with unfinished cases
Senior judges to be sent to Ambon to deal with unfinished casesKurniawan 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in Bali
Biggest ever oil and gas expo will be held in BaliSudibyo 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
Children to receive health rights
Children to receive health rightsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaMega 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
'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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita 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...
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
PKB faction countersues former chairman Matori
PKB faction countersues former chairman MatoriThe 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
ASEAN signs world first environmental agreement
ASEAN signs world first environmental agreementJulia 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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002
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
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.