Archive: 14 June 2002
91 articles found
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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. Nurcholish said on Thursday that Megawati should "seriously" consider removal of Bambang from his post. He said demands for Bambang's exit from the Cabinet raised by House of Representatives legislators were strong enough reason to view him as a liability.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often fails From Warta Kota As 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. Strangely, the amount left on my card was also expended as a consequence. After a week of this bad experience, I contacted Simpati's customer service. The reply was that a network expansion was underway.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors drop case on Dutch journalist murder
Prosecutors drop case on Dutch journalist murder Chris 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. Attorney General's Office spokesman Barman Zahir said investigators had determined there was not enough evidence to prosecute. "In the meantime, we will not be continuing the case," Barman told the Associated Press.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foundation law needs improving
Foundation law needs improving From Media Indonesia As 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. Foundation managers, for instance, get no pay.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The President and the Vice President have offended the Indonesian people, the Jakarta people in particular, especially if their argument is that Jakarta as the capital city of Indonesia must have its security guaranteed.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP to probe claims of MILF buildup
RP to probe claims of MILF buildup Agencies, 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. A senior member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday claimed the group was training some 50,000 recruits in secret camps in southern Mindanao island and that they were stocking up and manufacturing anti-tank weapons.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. If unchecked, the matter could well continue to grow and snowball into an issue that would be detrimental to the short- term political future of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), which the President leads.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Rector of Jakarta State University (UNJ) Sutjipto told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that, as in the past, the university entrance test, slated to take place simultaneously on July 2 and July 3, would be jointly organized by all 46 universities across the country.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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 recovery, an economist said. "It impacts the economy in a negative way.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 of the bills in mid-August as they have to convene for the annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The current session will end on July 19.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
[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 Bodoni Flaws in strong dollar policy and U.S. competitiveness Joseph E. Stiglitz Professor of economics and finance Columbia University Project Syndicate
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Police authorities said the convicts, who were sentenced to between five and 20 years imprisonment, were not informed beforehand of the transfer. And it is unclear if the convicts' families have been informed of the transfer.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L03
JP/13/L03 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Sejahratul Dursina has been in police custody since April 17, when she was arrested along with 13 other people under a tough Malaysian security law on suspicion of links with an Islamic militant group in Southeast Asia.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV owners share World Cup joy
TV owners share World Cup joy Multa 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. Although poor people have no television sets, they can always find ways to watch soccer games, whether in their neighbor's house or at nearby foodstalls.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programs
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programs Bambang 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. It has no kitchen or toilet. Here is where Sukanta, 43, and his family have lived for more than 30 years, almost without any improvement to their living conditions.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines New fares introduced following driver protest 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 Drivers/Owners (Kesper) earlier in the morning. With the mayor's ruling, drivers can now charge Rp 1,100 (12 US cents) per passenger per route, up from the previous Rp 900.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court verdict on Manulife upsets Canadians
Court verdict on Manulife upsets Canadians Rendi 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 confidence in the country.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. "Police submitted the dossiers of Elza Syarief to the Jakarta Prosecutors' Office today as the investigation has been completed," Adj. Comr. Anton Wahono, the head of the city police detectives for corruption, told reporters.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorship
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorship Ahmad 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 Governor Sutiyoso at the next gubernatorial election. "I'm ready to be 'slapped' by Megawati and kicked out of the party.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often fails From Warta Kota As 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. Strangely, the amount left on my card was also expended as a consequence. After a week of this bad experience, I contacted Simpati's customer service. The reply was that a network expansion was underway.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sicilian puppet theater to delight Jakartans
Sicilian puppet theater to delight Jakartans Sonitha, 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. But traditional Pupi Siciliani (Sicilian puppets) are actually the size of little children and are also known as marionettes. Pupi Siciliani, a unique kind of large and heavy figure controlled by strings became popular in Sicily during the eighteenth century.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
People feel offended
People feel offended 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. The President and the Vice President have offended the Indonesian people, the Jakarta people in particular, especially if their argument is that Jakarta as the capital city of Indonesia must have its security guaranteed.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFC
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFC A'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, 00:00 WIB
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worth
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worth Musthofid, 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, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 50 104,000 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 5 2,859,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 185 45 1,000 Alfa Retailindo 825 50 490,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 50 38,500 Andhi...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambler accused of bribery
Gambler accused of bribery The 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 stop me talking about the activities of the gambling financier," Singky Suwadji said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Below are excerpts of the interview: Question: What is your main mission in Indonesia?
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Audit commission seeks help from defiant masters
Audit commission seeks help from defiant masters Kurniawan 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. Commission head Jusuf Syakir said that of about 50,000 forms distributed to state officials nationwide, only 31 percent of them had been returned.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: Witness
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: Witness Tertiani 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 administration budget, a former official said.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Nevertheless, the rejection of Sutiyoso's candidacy has also been voiced loudly, particularly at the grass-roots level. Some critics point to the involvement of Sutiyoso in the July 27 tragedy.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish Madjid
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish Madjid Bernie 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 prominent Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid that Indonesians were not serious about running the state, could be nearer to the truth.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Curb rice imports, raise prices: Experts
Curb rice imports, raise prices: Experts Moch. 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. Legislator Imam Churmen of the National Awakening faction said the government must curb rice imports, contending the huge amount of imported rice did not reflect the country's rice demand and only benefited importers.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Theater group touches lives of rural children
Theater group touches lives of rural children Tarko 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." The recent two-hour performance by children from the Indonesian Puppet Children Theater at the Indonesian-French Institute (LIP) in Yogyakarta transported the audience back to their childhoods.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. It is much easier to arouse primitive enthusiasm than national spirit. One threat is religious conflict, which is rooted in faith and belief.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students at a loss over future studies
Students at a loss over future studies Damar 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. They admitted their choice was influenced by their peers or their parents orders. Ricky Romani, a student at a private high school in Kampung Melayu, East Jakarta, said he chose a university where his gang would also continue studying.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improving From Media Indonesia As 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. Foundation managers, for instance, get no pay.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts doubt divestment plan
Analysts doubt divestment plan Dadan 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. In view of the Bank Niaga case, in which the government failed to sell the bank by the initial June deadline, selling three more banks was a tough job for the government to complete, economist Raden Pardede said.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 fish-like lizard that roamed what is now China's southern Guizhou province some 250 million to 300 million years ago, the Beijing Morning Post said.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VP
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VP Muninggar 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. Hamzah is scheduled to inaugurate the month-long event on Friday afternoon at the "soft opening" while Megawati will inaugurate the event on June 26 at the "grand opening".
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah down
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah down S. 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. The Singapore dollar and Taiwanese dollar also rose, while the Indonesian rupiah registered a small decline. The South Korean market was closed Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certainty From 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. On July 1, 1999, I was transferred to the Employees' Cooperative of PT SC, without a clear status of my employment.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministerial delegation to visit East Timor
Ministerial delegation to visit East Timor Fabiola 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. Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said after a meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz on Thursday that he would lead a team of six ministers for a one-day working visit to the country's former province.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certainty From 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. On July 1, 1999, I was transferred to the Employees' Cooperative of PT SC, without a clear status of my employment.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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). David Burke, M-WEB Indonesia business development director, confirmed the resignation, adding that MIH's management would appoint Gilmore's replacement soon. Burke said M-WEB's remaining members of management would run the operation until a new CEO had been appointed.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt forms independent probe team for Maluku
Govt forms independent probe team for Maluku Fabiola 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, 00:00 WIB
New fares introduced following driver protest
New fares introduced following driver protest Apriadi 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 Drivers/Owners (Kesper) earlier in the morning. With the mayor's ruling, drivers can now charge Rp 1,100 (12 US cents) per passenger per route, up from the previous Rp 900.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improving From Media Indonesia As 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. Foundation managers, for instance, get no pay.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLN
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLN Oyos 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 posts for consumers suffering from regular electricity blackouts imposed by the company.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Worker seeks status certainty
Worker seeks status certainty From 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. On July 1, 1999, I was transferred to the Employees' Cooperative of PT SC, without a clear status of my employment.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 flanked the red carpet that marked her route to the Royal VIP lounge.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. A monetary council, consisting of the finance minister, central bank governor, and industry and trade minister, had approved the Letter of Intent II on international financial aid before it was signed by former president Soeharto on Jan 15, 1998.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
TNI's political neutrality a myth: Analysts
TNI's political neutrality a myth: Analysts Muhammad 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 of politics, say observers.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Following in the second place is the Lippo blood donor club, which has over 1,000 members, and has donated 3,825 units of blood in the same period.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Music 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Jazz Club 11:00 Puppet Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:30 Entertainment News 10:00 Music 11:00 Quiz 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. It is much easier to arouse primitive enthusiasm than national spirit. One threat is religious conflict, which is rooted in faith and belief.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Nevertheless, the rejection of Sutiyoso's candidacy has also been voiced loudly, particularly at the grass-roots level. Some critics point to the involvement of Sutiyoso in the July 27 tragedy.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The President and the Vice President have offended the Indonesian people, the Jakarta people in particular, especially if their argument is that Jakarta as the capital city of Indonesia must have its security guaranteed.
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
checked
checked Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah offers a high standard of comfort and privacy There are no other apartments in Jakarta with location, facilities, services and security like those of Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah. After nearly seven years of operation, Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah has successfully maintained its unique blend of apartment and hotel hospitality management that caters to the needs of expatriates requiring family residences.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certainty From 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. On July 1, 1999, I was transferred to the Employees' Cooperative of PT SC, without a clear status of my employment.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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, 00:00 WIB
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 had already warned them many times," police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Sugianto told the media on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
* 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.m, 2nd Saturday and last Sunday of month at 10:30 a.m. * Puppet Museum, Jl. Pintu Besar Utara No. 27, West Jakarta (Tel. 6929560), Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Zaenal Mutaqin said Sgt. Maj. Teuku Amir of Banda Sakti Subdistrict Military Command was shot by two armed men in front of a bank in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, on Thursday morning.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Seeking to put to rest what has been the biggest off-field controversy of the Cup, FIFA secretary general Michel Zen- Ruffinen took a swipe at Japanese and South Korean politicians for inflaming the ticket issue.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often fails From Warta Kota As 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. Strangely, the amount left on my card was also expended as a consequence. After a week of this bad experience, I contacted Simpati's customer service. The reply was that a network expansion was underway.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDs
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDs Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are many theories to explain why the government's various programs to eliminate poverty have been futile. In Jakarta, one problem is clear: Over 100,000 poor do not have ID cards, which make public services unavailable to them.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. In addition, the city had allocated funds in its 2002 budget to purchase 112 tear-gas dispensers, each valued at Rp 25.2 million (US$2,800).
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tanners ask for export tax on leathers
Tanners ask for export tax on leathers Adianto 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 bankruptcy due to limited supplies of raw materials. The association also urged the government to ease its rules curbing raw leather imports.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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). David Burke, M-WEB Indonesia business development director, confirmed the resignation, adding that MIH's management would appoint Gilmore's replacement soon. Burke said M-WEB's remaining members of management would run the operation until a new CEO had been appointed.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The President and the Vice President have offended the Indonesian people, the Jakarta people in particular, especially if their argument is that Jakarta as the capital city of Indonesia must have its security guaranteed.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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 were injured.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often fails From Warta Kota As 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. Strangely, the amount left on my card was also expended as a consequence. After a week of this bad experience, I contacted Simpati's customer service. The reply was that a network expansion was underway.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 regain the trust of the Acehnese. Meanwhile violence continues unabated.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. He said that supervision in each state department or office was the responsibility of the department or office head and inspector general.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 domestic economy, Bank of Thailand (BOT) governor Pridiyathorn Devakula told the Business Day.