Archive: 14 June 2002
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Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
University entry test unchanged
University entry test unchanged JAKARTA: There will be no significant change to the upcoming state university admittance tests compared with previous ones, apart from changes to the examination committee.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Megawati's snowball
Megawati's snowball It will surprise no one -- apart, perhaps, from President Megawati Soekarnoputri herself -- that her reported support for Sutiyoso to be reelected as governor of Jakarta is inviting so much controversy and debate.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
RP to probe claims of MILF buildup
RP to probe claims of MILF buildupAgencies, Manila The Philippines is looking into claims that the country's largest Moro separatist group is regrouping in the troubled south despite ongoing peace talks, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mega, Hamzah offend the people
Mega, Hamzah offend the people From Bisnis Indonesia The report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Foundation law needs improving
Foundation law needs improvingFrom Media IndonesiaAs a social organization, after studying Law No.16/2001 on foundations, we would like to propose that a government regulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued. Based on our scrutiny, the law contains several "illogical" articles.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Prosecutors drop case on Dutch journalist murder
Prosecutors drop case on Dutch journalist murderChris Brummitt, Associated Press, Jakarta Indonesian prosecutors have dropped their investigation into the killing of a Dutch journalist in East Timor in 1999, a spokesman said Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often failsFrom Warta KotaAs a user of Simpati card service from Telkomsel, I have lately been disappointed by Simpati's unsatisfactory network operation. For instance, the short message service (SMS) frequently fails.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
'Bambang a liability to Mega'
'Bambang a liability to Mega' JAKARTA: State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo sustained another blow as noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid called him a liability to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Students at a loss over future studies
Students at a loss over future studiesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many students who want to continue their studies at university are at a loss because they do not really know what subject to major in and which university to go to.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Gambler accused of bribery
Gambler accused of briberyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man believed to be an agent of an illegal gambling operator has attempted to bribe an anti-drug abuse activist."The man who claimed to be a close friend of Alfian Tjahjono contacted me through a friend of mine and offered me Rp 250 million to...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Pakistan sticks to peaceful negotiations
Pakistan sticks to peaceful negotiations Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has sent special envoy Najmuddin A. Shaikh to brief Indonesian leaders on the latest situation between Pakistan and India. Shaikh spoke to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his mission to Indonesia on Monday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Audit commission seeks help from defiant masters
Audit commission seeks help from defiant mastersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) has sought the help of the House of Representatives (DPR) to force state officials to submit their wealth declarations.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: Witness
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: WitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Money to fund prointegration militias to launch a campaign against independence supporters in East Timor three years ago had come from the former Indonesian province's...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta's Governor
Jakarta's Governor The battle for the position of governor of Jakarta has begun. The "defending champion" Sutiyoso seems to be in a favorable position following recent rumors that the President supports him.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish Madjid
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish MadjidBernie K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do we explain the sight last Wednesday of the Indonesian delegation shopping in one of Rome's most expensive arcades while attending a world summit on hunger?Bad timing maybe, but a note by...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Curb rice imports, raise prices: Experts
Curb rice imports, raise prices: ExpertsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the government wants to achieve self sufficiency in rice, it should pursue it from two fronts: curbing rice imports and boosting the floor price of rice, according to one legislator.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Theater group touches lives of rural children
Theater group touches lives of rural childrenTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta At the beginning and end of the show Cerita dari Kampung Anak Wayang (Stories from Puppet Children Village), the children say in harmony: "Greetings of friendship, love and peace.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Build national spirit
Build national spirit Being Indonesia is choosing a long and difficult way. But that is what the founding fathers chose, making the pluralist country of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.It is not easy to maintain this national concept and spirit.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improvingFrom Media IndonesiaAs a social organization, after studying Law No.16/2001 on foundations, we would like to propose that a government regulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued. Based on our scrutiny, the law contains several "illogical" articles.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Analysts doubt divestment plan
Analysts doubt divestment planDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Given the failed sale of Bank Niaga, the government will find it difficult to carry out its ambitious plan of selling three more banks this year, analysts said.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Govt bans 12 haj service firms
Govt bans 12 haj service firms JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has revoked the operational licenses of 12 companies that offer special haj services as they have failed to live up to their promises.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
U.S. returns fossils to China
U.S. returns fossils to China CHINA: The United States has returned to China 14 tons of fossils that were illegally smuggled to the United States last year, the state press said on Thursday. The artifacts included the nearly intact fossilized remains of a five-meter long ichthyosaur, a large...
Fri, 14 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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VP
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VPMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time ever, the 2002 Jakarta Fair will be opened twice in two separate ceremonies by Vice President Hamzah Haz and President Megawati Soekarnoputri respectively.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah down
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah downS. Anuradha, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in thin trading Thursday, with the baht benefiting from capital inflows and the peso suffering amid deepening concerns about fiscal slippage in the Philippines.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom Republika I received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Ministerial delegation to visit East Timor
Ministerial delegation to visit East TimorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a sign of good will to build a good relationship with the new state of East Timor, a high-powered delegation is leaving for Dili on Friday to discuss various bilateral issues.
Fri, 14 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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
'Cabinet cracks the last thing business community needs'
'Cabinet cracks the last thing business community needs'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparent cracks between economic ministers over whether Indonesia should maintain policies sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could prove costly to efforts to speed up economic...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Teams for crucial bills discussed
Teams for crucial bills discussed JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) is expected on July 1 to set up two teams to deliberate the much-awaited bills on political parties and general elections.Although the teams will be formed in July, legislators will only be able to start the deliberation...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
[b]Aceh's 'peace' thrives on
Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'Aboeprijadi Santoso Radio Netherlands Amsterdam 2. Project -- The weakness of the strong dollar 2 x 32 48 pt BodoniFlaws in strong dollar policy and U.S. competitiveness Joseph E.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
24 traffickers sent to Nusakambangan
24 traffickers sent to Nusakambangan BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung authorities quietly transferred 24 Acehnese convicted drug traffickers from Rajabasa prison in Bandar Lampung to Nusakambangan prison in Cilacap, Central Java, last Monday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
JP/13/L03
JP/13/L03 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 13Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,231.00 8,231.00 8,775.00 8,687.00Australian dollar 1 5,252.44 4,679.32 4,992.98 4,938.56Brunei dollar 1 5,167.67 4,605.27 4,912.39 4,860.40Canadian dollar 1 6,010.94 5,356.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Wife of militant ordered jailed
Wife of militant ordered jailed MALAYSIA: The home minister signed an order to jail for two years the wife of an Islamic militant suspect connected to the al-Qaeda terrorist organization, a government source said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TV owners share World Cup joy
TV owners share World Cup joyMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Soccer is the world's most favorite sport and attracts fans from all walks of life. The ongoing World Cup in Korea and Japan can be enjoyed by everyone, including the poor.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programs
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imagine a squalid three-by-four-meter house under a large water pipe on the Western Flood Canal in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Its walls consist of used plywood and rough concrete that supports the pipe.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines New fares introduced following driver protestMayor Abdillah of Medan, the North Sumatra capital, introduced new fares for public minivans on Thursday following a protest by hundreds of minivan drivers grouped under the Association of Medan Public Minivan Drivers/Owners...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom Republika I received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Court verdict on Manulife upsets Canadians
Court verdict on Manulife upsets CanadiansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Commercial Court declared on Thursday insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) bankrupt in a hugely controversial decision which some say would further deteriorate investors...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Elza's dossiers sent to prosecutors
Elza's dossiers sent to prosecutors JAKARTA: Police submitted details of bribery charges involving Elza Syarief, a lawyer for murder-accused Hutomo "Tommy" Mandalaputra, to the Jakarta Prosecutors' Office on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorship
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorshipAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City chapter chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Tarmidi Suhardjo defied on Thursday party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri's support for Jakarta...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often failsFrom Warta KotaAs a user of Simpati card service from Telkomsel, I have lately been disappointed by Simpati's unsatisfactory network operation. For instance, the short message service (SMS) frequently fails.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Sicilian puppet theater to delight Jakartans
Sicilian puppet theater to delight JakartansSonitha, Contributor, Jakarta Did you know that "puppets" comes from the Latin word pupus meaning little child?When talking about puppets, one might think of the ones that fit over the hand.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
People feel offended
People feel offendedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFC
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFCA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite recent signs of improving economic fundamentals, foreign investors are still reluctant to invest in Indonesia due to legal uncertainties and breaches of business contracts by the Indonesian side.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worth
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worthMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's boxing hopefuls for the 2002 Asian Games are set to prove if they still deserve places on the squad when they take part in the Asian Boxing Championships in Kuala Lumpur next week.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
'Sutiyoso doesn't deserve another term as governor'
'Sutiyoso doesn't deserve another term as governor' The race to become the next governor of Jakarta is heating up. The incumbent Sutiyoso, who was severely criticized for his handling of the recent flooding, has stated his readiness to serve a second term.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Police officers dismissed
Police officers dismissed PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters has dismissed five officers for a variety of reasons, including fathering a child out of wedlock."The five officers have been discharged from the corps because they persisted in violating regulations, although we...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
* National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central
* National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. English Language Tours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Seven killed in Aceh violence
Seven killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Two Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel, two alleged members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and three civilians died in armed conflict here on Wednesday and Thursday, a military officer said on Thursday.TNI spokesman in Aceh province Maj.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mistakes all round in tickets row: FIFA
Mistakes all round in tickets row: FIFA SEOUL: Mistakes were made all round with World Cup ticket arrangements from setting South Korean prices too high to over- estimating the number of foreign fans who would travel to the first finals in Asia, FIFA said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often failsFrom Warta KotaAs a user of Simpati card service from Telkomsel, I have lately been disappointed by Simpati's unsatisfactory network operation. For instance, the short message service (SMS) frequently fails.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDs
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are many theories to explain why the government's various programs to eliminate poverty have been futile.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Debtors on trial by the press
Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority.Consider this example.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta officials to get pistols: The Jakarta administration
Jakarta officials to get pistols: The Jakarta administration plans to distribute FN .38 pistols to officials at the public order and transportation offices to carry out their daily duties. City public order office chief Firman Hutajalu said that the pistols had been purchased using the city budget.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom Republika I received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Tanners ask for export tax on leathers
Tanners ask for export tax on leathersAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tanners Association has renewed calls for the government to reimpose export tax on raw leather to ensure sufficient supplies at home, noting that many local tanneries have been closed or were facing...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Debtors on trial
Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
M-WEB's CEO resigns
M-WEB's CEO resigns JAKARTA: M-WEB Indonesia's CEO Stephen Gilmore tendered his resignation on Thursday following a worldwide management restructuring by its South Africa-based holding company Myriad International Holdings (MIH).
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mega, Hamzah offend the people
Mega, Hamzah offend the people From Bisnis Indonesia The report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
'Becak' drivers attack officers
'Becak' drivers attack officers A fight broke on Thursday between North Jakarta public order officers and around 200 becak (pedicab) drivers in Sungai Bambu subdistrict in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.The clash at midday left a car destroyed by fire and another car damaged, while three officers...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often failsFrom Warta KotaAs a user of Simpati card service from Telkomsel, I have lately been disappointed by Simpati's unsatisfactory network operation. For instance, the short message service (SMS) frequently fails.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'
Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam A year after the Presidential Order No. 4/2001, which commenced a military crackdown, the control of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) seems to have declined, but it is a long, long way before Jakarta could...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Minister decries inefficiency
Minister decries inefficiency JAKARTA: State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin said on Thursday that continuing inefficiency in state departments and offices was the result of a lack of oversight.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TNI's political neutrality a myth: Analysts
TNI's political neutrality a myth: AnalystsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bill on general elections, which provides that members of the military will be able to vote and be elected in the 2004 general election, is a good start but on its own is insufficient to take the military out...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
M-WEB's CEO resigns
M-WEB's CEO resigns JAKARTA: M-WEB Indonesia's CEO Stephen Gilmore tendered his resignation on Thursday following a worldwide management restructuring by its South Africa-based holding company Myriad International Holdings (MIH).
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Govt forms independent probe team for Maluku
Govt forms independent probe team for MalukuFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has established an independent team to ensure an impartial investigation into the three years of sectarian conflict in Maluku.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
New fares introduced following driver protest
New fares introduced following driver protestApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Mayor Abdillah of Medan, the North Sumatra capital, introduced new fares for public minivans on Thursday following a protest by hundreds of minivan drivers grouped under the Association of Medan Public Minivan...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improvingFrom Media IndonesiaAs a social organization, after studying Law No.16/2001 on foundations, we would like to propose that a government regulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued. Based on our scrutiny, the law contains several "illogical" articles.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLN
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLNOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), concerned about the poor service provided by the State Electricity Company (PLN) here, started the operation on Thursday of monitoring and complaint...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks status certainty
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom RepublikaI received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Megawati arrives in Britain
Megawati arrives in Britain Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in London on Wednesday at the start of a four-day official visit to Britain.Megawati flew in from Rome on her private Garuda Indonesian Airlines Airbus jet to Heathrow Airport where a Royal Air Force guard of honor...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Administrative discipline
Administrative discipline The end of the assistance agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Indonesian government has raised controversy. The controversy indicates a shift in making a strategic decision in government.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Debtors on trial
Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
BOT maintains Thai growth forecast
BOT maintains Thai growth forecast BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank has maintained its economic growth forecast of 2.5-3.5 percent for this year, a report said Thursday. The prediction would remain despite the fact several institutions have revised their figures in light of signs of recovery in the...
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TNI, Police highest blood donors
TNI, Police highest blood donors TANGERANG: The Armed Forces (TNI) and Police blood donor club remains the most generous donor in Tangerang, according to data from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Tangerang. From 1997 to 2001, the group has donated 5,500 units of blood.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Build national spirit
Build national spirit Being Indonesia is choosing a long and difficult way. But that is what the founding fathers chose, making the pluralist country of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.It is not easy to maintain this national concept and spirit.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta's governor
Jakarta's governor The battle for the position of governor of Jakarta has begun. The "defending champion" Sutiyoso seems to be in a favorable position following recent rumors that the President supports him.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mega, Hamzah offend the people
Mega, Hamzah offend the people From Bisnis Indonesia The report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.
Fri, 14 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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
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