Archive: 18 June 2002
74 articles found
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Dad's Day okay, but...
Dad's Day okay, but... This is in response to an article Indonesian dads get no appreciation published by The Jakarta Post on Sunday, June 16, 2002, by Carl Chairul.Promoting Father's Day is a laudable sentiment.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
A strange era
A strange era The candidacy for Jakarta's governorship is heating up by the day, with up to 38 candidates, including the incumbent Sutiyoso.Among others he is supported by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), who have strangely appointed him as hero of the fight against vice -- because he turned the...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Truth, and reconciliation
Truth, and reconciliation Skepticism greeted President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to establish a new commission to thoroughly investigate the communal conflict in Maluku, which has claimed more than 6,000 lives and displaced tens of thousands of people since it erupted in January 1999.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing
Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing CIREBON, West Java: Hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) went on strike at the Cirebon legislature building to protest the ongoing amendment being made by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) into the 1945...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditor
IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would continue to use troubled U.S.-based accounting firm Arthur Andersen as one of its financial auditors, IBRA's communication division head Raymond Van Beekum said.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. Duit (3 x 21)
1. Duit (3 x 21)Most Asian currencies up, poor sentiment plagues U.S. dollar2. Nokia (2 x 24)Nokia optimistic on Asian growth despite global woes 3. Gold (1 x 40)Gold locked in current familiar range 4. HK (2 x 20) 'HK expects to record recovery in 2nd half'
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore
Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore JAKARTA: At least 226 students of the Indonesian Naval Academy will make a series of goodwill visits to Malaysia and Singapore from June 27 to early August."The visit is actually the final activity the students, most of whom are in their third year, have to...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Flood Canal development likely delayed
Flood Canal development likely delayedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Development of the Eastern Flood Canal, which was scheduled to start on June 22 in conjunction with the city's 475th anniversary, will likely be postponed, as the central government had not yet confirmed whether it...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Plates mirror social realities in exhibit 2. COVER: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Book covers raised to art form in Yogya
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Book covers raised to art form in Yogya
Book covers raised to art form in YogyaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A good book cover is surely more than simply a jacket to protect the pages inside, but should be a work of art in its own right to attract potential buyers.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Finding a suitable apartment can be tricky
Finding a suitable apartment can be trickyJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor Jakarta For many people, living in an apartment means easier living than living in houses. For instance, they will not need to do as much maintenance as they would have to on houses due its smaller size.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
House falls behind schedule in bill deliberations
House falls behind schedule in bill deliberationsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The people are not likely to benefit from some of the important new laws as only a few of the bills being deliberated upon by the House of Representatives will be passed.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election race
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election raceAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's 85 councillors are scheduled to elect the new Jakarta governor and vice governor on Sept. 17. So far, 50 nomination forms have been issued by the council.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Our deepest sympathy and condolences
Our deepest sympathy and condolenceson the passing of Mrs Veeramalla Buchamma,63-years old, the mother of our editorial staff memberVeeramalla Anjaiah. She died in Nalgonda, India, on Sunday, June 16, 2002.The deceased was buried in Nalgonda, India,on Monday, June 17, 2002.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Fire damages BDNI building
Fire damages BDNI building JAKARTA: Fire gutted the third floor of the now-defunct Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI) building on Jl. Balikpapan, Central Jakarta, on Monday morning. A short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil case
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil caseFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consulting firm PT Deloitte & Touche, Tohmatsu (DTT) FAS and holding company PT Holdiko Perkasa filed an appeal on Monday at two separate courts over the recent ruling of the Business Competition...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2
* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2 * National: Parties press for Cabinet change 4 * Archipelago: Six more people killed in Aceh 5 * Opinion: A lesson in transparency from Gorontalo6 * City: PPP supports Fauzi in gubernatorial race 8 * World: Karzai wants to select his Cabinet...
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Residents complain of threats
Residents complain of threats TANGERANG: Around 280 residents of Taman Ayu townhouses in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, complained on Monday that they have been threatened by the townhouse manager, Koko Matthew, through a letter which states that the management will stop its services and water supplies.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
President should be a statesman
President should be a statesmanFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe time has come for the people to elect a non-partisan president. In this way, the nation's best leader will not be trapped by small-minded party politics, but instead will truly put national economic recovery to the fore.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stake
ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stakeAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Australia and New Zealand Banking Corp. Ltd. said Monday it is still interested in bidding for a majority stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Niaga despite the government's decision to cancel the original auction due to low bids.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pest
Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pestBambang M., Lorelindu National Park, Central Sulawesi Misperception is threatening the majestic Sulawesi Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus lanceolatus), one of Sulawesi's endemic birds.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 17
Rupiah Rates June 17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 17. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,207.00 8,207.00 8,751.00 8,663.00Australian dollar 1 5,166.05 4,600.84 4,910.19 4,856.48Brunei dollar 1 5,144.44 4,583.12 4,889.65 4,837.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Hyundai Motor faces strike threat
Hyundai Motor faces strike threat C.W. Lim Agence France-Presse Seoul Workers at South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Monday threatened to strike unless the company increases their wages by 12 percent.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state:
Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state: Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Monday he prepared an accord with the Palestinians on the creation within eight weeks of a Palestinian state with provisional borders.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002Performances* Traditional Theater - Longser Runtah, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., June 22. * Bandung Music Day, Braga street and Mayoralty building, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 23.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor Sea
East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor SeaAgence France-Presse Darwin, Australia East Timor will claim the entire Greater Sunrise oil and gas reserve to which Australia has already staked its claim, East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri warned here Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Application of 'syariah'
Application of 'syariah' From Forum Thumbs-up to the raids conducted by the authorities, for example the Tulungagung Police, against prostitution. Unfortunately, such raids fail to produce the desired results because there is no adequate sanction against those involved.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven
DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven others from various Indonesian provinces will join the 24th Bali Art Festival scheduled to take place on the tourist island from June 22 through July 20, 2002, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declines
Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declinesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Banks have become increasingly aggressive in channeling their money into consumer loans as profitability from investing in Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes has become thinner due to the declining trend in...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Murti, children's story teller
Murti, children's story tellerEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Taking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
TNI flexes its muscles over political privilege
TNI flexes its muscles over political privilegeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting controversy over its political role, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Monday that it wanted to remain in the legislature until 2009, until it consolidated itself.Outgoing TNI chief Adm.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTSMurti, children's story tellerTaking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Semen Cibinong fires 600 temporary workers
Semen Cibinong fires 600 temporary workersAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The Cilacap plant of the country's third largest cement producer PT Semen Cibinong recently dismissed 600 of its 900 temporary workers in the name of efficiency, an official said here on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
'Muslims, Christians have same God'
'Muslims, Christians have same God'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Will Christians join Muslims in Heaven when they die? The question is hard to answer. But for some Indonesian Muslims, especially hard-liners, they will certainly say "no".
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Association doubts rising rubber price to persist
Association doubts rising rubber price to persistAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber in the international market has been on the rise during the past several months, but local rubber association doubted whether the trend would continue throughout the remaining...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment
Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post DenpasarThe Denpasar Police have vowed to thoroughly investigate a formal complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman who claims that she and five other women were sexually harassed by the chief of the city's...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
The poor fear public order officers
The poor fear public order officers Poverty has become one of the most important issues for the city administration, with the number of Jakartans living below the poverty line having continued to increase since the economic crisis first struck in mid-1997.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
No more job for
No more job for education ministry? From Warta Kota This newspaper in its June 11 edition reported head of secondary and tertiary education service of Jakarta as saying that government schools were free to collect money when receiving new students.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Indonesia to buy Czech defense equipment
Indonesia to buy Czech defense equipmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Monday for a three-day state visit, during which she would likely sign an agreement to purchase a wide range of defense equipment from the country.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Fourth DPR session beginning May 13 (to July 19, 2002)
Fourth DPR session beginning May 13 (to July 19, 2002) Bill Status Child Protection might be completed in July Corruption Eradication Commission might be completed in July Presidential Pardon might be completed in July Settlement of Industrial Disputes might be completed in July Electricity might...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
MPR urged to complete amendment
MPR urged to complete amendment JAKARTA: The Indonesian Students Executive Board (BEM) staged a peaceful demonstration at the People's Consultative Assembly building, demanding the Assembly complete the amendment being made to the 1945 Constitution before 2004.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Breeding, a profitable way to save deer
Breeding, a profitable way to save deerRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Deer breeding has become common in Yogyakarta since the introduction of roast venison on the menu of a five-star hotel on Jl. Parangtritis last year.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Govt sets deadline for 'education for all'
Govt sets deadline for 'education for all'Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elis, 14, had to drop out of school after elementary school and leave her village in Yogyakarta to seek work in Jakarta as a maid to help support her brothers' schooling.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PPP supports Fauzi Bowo in gubernatorial race
PPP supports Fauzi Bowo in gubernatorial raceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) announced on Monday that it would throw its support behind current City Secretary Fauzi Bowo as its strongest candidate for governor.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Six more killed in Aceh over weekend
Six more killed in Aceh over weekendIbnu Matnoor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least six people, including two alleged members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), were killed in separate incidents in the restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam over the weekend,...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Defending champ Thailand eases past Singapore in ASEAN meet
Defending champ Thailand eases past Singapore in ASEAN meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Thailand took an easy 3-0 win over Singapore to make a strong statement that they would continue to dominate in the ASEAN Junior Volleyball Championship now underway here.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Manulife says receiver irresponsible
Manulife says receiver irresponsibleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), which was declared bankrupt by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court last week, has criticized the court-appointed receiver as "totally irresponsible".
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Parties press for Cabinet change to boost position
Parties press for Cabinet change to boost positionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With calls mounting for the replacement of some Cabinet ministers, political parties were fishing for deals ahead of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual session in August, analysts said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
AGO pledges to follow up KPKPN's reports
AGO pledges to follow up KPKPN's reports JAKARTA: The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General's Office, under which the latter will follow up the commission's reports on alleged corruption.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
With regard to your article [i]Government and the House in favor
With regard to your article Government and the House in favor of media restriction in The Jakarta Post of May 29, I must say that as an editor and journalist that the domestic press have only themselves to blame for any contemplated revisions of the press law.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Police nab candy bandits
Police nab candy bandits BOGOR: Bogor Police have arrested six robbers, including two drivers, who stole 800 boxes of Mentos candy worth Rp 300 million from two container trucks last month.Bogor Police subprecinct deputy chief Comr. Edi S.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Akbar acknowledges responsibility for Rp40b Bulog funds
Akbar acknowledges responsibility for Rp40b Bulog fundsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During a cross-examination in the Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) corruption scandal at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), defendant Akbar Tandjung, the former minister/state secretary, on...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. Duit (3 x 21)
1. Duit (3 x 21)Most Asian currencies up, poor sentiment plagues U.S. dollar2. Nokia (2 x 24)Nokia optimistic on Asian growth despite global woes 3. Gold (1 x 40)Gold locked in current familiar range 4. HK (2 x 20) 'HK expects to record recovery in 2nd half'
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
C. Sulawesi National Park threatened
C. Sulawesi National Park threatenedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 3,000 hectares of a total of 87,196 hectares, or about 3.4 percent, of the Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL) in Palu, Central Sulawesi, are facing serious threats of damage due to lllegal logging, a report said.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Wanted: A trustworthy and competent Jakarta governor
Wanted: A trustworthy and competent Jakarta governorMarco Kusumawijaya, Urban Development Consultant, Jakarta How important, really, is a governor for Jakarta? He or she is important only if he or she becomes the star captain (think of Johan Cruyf, for example) of a total-football team consisting...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
A lesson in transparency
A lesson in transparencyAhmad Suaedy, Asia Foundation, Jakarta Gorontalo may be Indonesia's newest, or 32nd province, and its governor, Ir H. Fadel Muhammad, may be rumored to be subject to a travel ban.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes Agence France-Presse Singapore The Asia-Pacific region is set to consolidate its position as the leading source of growth for the world's biggest telecom equipment maker Nokia, a senior executive of the company said Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
When will fuel
When will fuel prices go down? From Rakyat Merdeka The government has raised the price of fuel as part of a grand strategy to abolish the fuel subsidy in 2004 and improve the government's financial position.
Tue, 18 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, 18 Jun 2002
Navy to buy choppers from Russia
Navy to buy choppers from Russia SURABAYA: The Navy will purchase 10 MI-2 and MI-17 helicopters from Russia, four nomad patrol planes from Australia, a training plane from France and a Casa plane from state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI), to strengthen the force, says Navy...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Maluku team limited to recommendations
Maluku team limited to recommendationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku investigation team's mission is unlikely to fulfill people's sense of justice as their authority has been limited to providing recommendations to put an end to the conflict.