Archive: 19 June 2002
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Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 19, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 19, 2001 Performances * Classic Music Concert, by students of Surabaya music schools, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), 7 p.m., June 19. * Concert by Airlangga University's Choir, etc., CCCL - French Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m., June 20. * Concert Beautiful Day, CCCL - French Cultural Center, 5 p.m., June 21. * Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police defend prepaid card raids
Police defend prepaid card raids JAKARTA: The police have justified their raids on prepaid telephone calling card operators and Internet service providers, saying that most of them have misused their licenses. Chief of police detectives for special crimes Adj. Sr. Comr. Ike Edwin said here on Tuesday that the legal privately owned companies, whic also offer post-paid cards, were only allowed to use the Telkom cloud network, which had been provided by state telecommunications operator PT Telkom.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. In this context, several points should be considered: * Entrance tests for government schools are no longer necessary because the places are given only to those who can afford them.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 18
Rupiah Rates June 18 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evictions violate human rights: Activists
Evictions violate human rights: Activists Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights experts have demanded that the city administration stop the forced eviction of street vendors and squatters without any legal process as such a practice could be categorized as a serious human rights violation.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Aceh ---- 3x11
1. Aceh ---- 3x11 New directive may heighten tension in Aceh 2. Legislators -- 1x34 Reasons why legislators couldn't care less 3. Educate ---- 2x21 Education bill to foster nationalism, human values 4. Blast ---- 1x30 Man dies in third revenge attack attempt =========== 5. Heads 6. Cap 7. Ods 8. ADs
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to protect insurance customers
Govt urged to protect insurance customers Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Foundation of Indonesian Insurance Consumers (YLKAI) and the Association of Indonesian Life Insurance (AAJI) called on the government to provide a blanket guarantee program for life insurance policyholders in the wake of the bankruptcy ruling on insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI).
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Habibie may testify in early July
Habibie may testify in early July JAKARTA: Former president B.J. Habibie was expected to testify during the fraud trial of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan via a live video hook up from Germany, South Jakarta District Court chief Lalu Mariyan said on Tuesday. "God willing, we will conduct it (early July) if there are no obstacles," Judge Lalu, who is presiding over Rahardi's hearing, said.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
President responsible for Banpres: Moerdiono
President responsible for Banpres: Moerdiono Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any irregularities in the use of non-budgetary Presidential Aid Fund (Banpres) were the sole responsibility of the president, former minister/state secretary Moerdiono said Tuesday. Moerdiono, who served as minister/state secretary for 10 years during the Soeharto regime, said the funds were collected and used only with the president's approval.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deserters blamed for Maluku strife
Deserters blamed for Maluku strife Tiarma Siboro and Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon Pattimura (Maluku) military commander and chief of Security Restoration Operations Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso has blamed the prolonged conflict in the Maluku city of Ambon on military deserters. Djoko pledged on Tuesday he would soon arrest the perpetrators in an operation currently under way.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court to try Liquica incident
Court to try Liquica incident JAKARTA: The ad hoc human rights tribunal will open a new case on Wednesday as part of the trial of rights violations in 1999 in East Timor. The court, which will be presided over by Judge Cicut Sutiarso, will hear testimony on the Liquica incident, with the suspects including former Liquica military commander Lt. Col. Asep Kuswandi, former police chief Lt. Col. Adios Salova, and former regent Leonito Martins.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Roy to enter race for Jakarta governor
Roy to enter race for Jakarta governor The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) central board deputy chairman Roy B.B. Janis obtained an application form to run as a city gubernatorial candidate at the City Council on Tuesday. "Roy, via one of his men, has obtained an application form for himself as a city governor candidate," Wawan, the council's employee said.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The country's largest instant noodle and cooking oil
JAKARTA: The country's largest instant noodle and cooking oil producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur expects its revenue and net profit to both grow around 15 percent this year, its Chief Executive Eva Riyanti Hutapea said Tuesday. Indofood's first quarter net profit rose to Rp 308.6 billion (US$35.6 million) from Rp 152.5 billion in the same period last year. She said the company doesn't have any acquisition plans this year that would have covered securing more oil palm plantations.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public complain over ID cards' cost
Public complain over ID cards' cost The city administration has announced that residents will not be charged when applying for ID cards. But the reality of the situation is quite different. A number of people told The Jakarta Post they were forced to pay for their ID cards. Despite the administration's assurances to the contrary, most paid the money to accelerate the bureaucratic process. Tiara Wenas, a 30-year-old kindergarten teacher.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
World is watching Myanmar junta
World is watching Myanmar junta The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore When Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was given her freedom on May 6, the military government said she could go anywhere she wanted. A new phase of their ongoing dialogue was also to begin, but no timetable was set. Mutual confidence had been established, said Gen. Kyaw Win, a ranking member of the intelligence directorate.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia Debate on sovereignty moves on from Sukarno Max Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2. LA2 -- Stifled in the 'loya jirga' 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Afghans stifled in 'loya jirga' Omar Zakhilwal Professor of Economics Ottawa, Canada The Washington Post Kabul, Afghanistan
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military told to quit politics
Military told to quit politics Berni K. Moestafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Should a state institution such as the ministry of finance or the ministry of health get seats in the House of Representatives? By the same token, should the military get seats in the House? The answer is a resounding no, according to political and military experts who urged the military drop their House seats in exchange for voting rights in the 2004 general election.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
On press law
On press law 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. Ignorance (a gross understatement) and dysfunction in the domestic press is at the root of the government response, and it is to be expected.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
When will fuel prices go down?
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. In that connection, the President has issued a decree stipulating that the price of fuel will follow the prices in the MOPS international market. The increase in the fuel prices will affect the rate of inflation, directly or otherwise.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five perish in house fire
Five perish in house fire SURABAYA: Five members of the same family died after their house in Krebangan subdistrict, North Surabaya, was engulfed by flames early on Tuesday. Local police chief, Adj. Comr. Sugito DS, said Kasmianto, 45, and his wife, Jumining, 35, were found dead in the living room and bathroom. The bodies of three of their five children -- Rifai, 15, Kurnia, 10, and Anisa, 4 -- were found in a bedroom. The two other children, Dwi Wijaya, 20, and Andik, 17, survived the inferno.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Poso ---- 2x21
1. Poso ---- 2x21 Poso life back to normal despite recent incidents 2. Zamboan -- 2x22 Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines 3. Pan-Asia --- 2x26 New regional forum launched amid skepticism over benefits ============= 4. Heads 5. Cap 6. AD
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta to host world walk event
Yogyakarta to host world walk event JAKARTA: The sultanate town of Yogyakarta, about 500 kilometers southeast of here, will host an International Fun Walk for a third consecutive time since 2000, the organizing committee said here on Tuesday. The event, which will run for two days from Sept. 7 to Sept. 8, is expected to feature 200 participants from 21 countries associated with the International Marching League (IML). "There are 50 walkers who registered for the event.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-off
S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-off Ari Arief, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi Governor HZB Palaguna said the provincial administration and the management of state-owned cement factory PT Semen Tonasa were committed to fight for the company's spin- off from PT Semen Gresik in East Java.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines
Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Four Indonesian tugboat crewmen were kidnapped in waters off the southern Philippines by suspected Muslim Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, officials said on Tuesday. The tugboat, with a crew of 10, was towing a barge carrying coal from Indonesia to the central island of Cebu when it was intercepted off the coast of Tamuk island near the rebel stronghold of Basilan.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chances
Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chances Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's former national volleyball team coach has proclaimed Thailand, which registered its second win on Tuesday, to be the odds-on favorite to beat Indonesia in the ASEAN Men's Junior Volleyball Championship now under way.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poso returns to normal despite recent incidents
Poso returns to normal despite recent incidents Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi Six months after the signing of the Malino peace deal the situation in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso is returning to normal, despite the recent series of incidents that have claimed dozens of lives. There have been signs of peace restoration in the town although the recent incidents have fostered increasing suspicion between the warring Christian and Muslim factions.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extra courses needed for university admission test
Extra courses needed for university admission test Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years of study at high school are apparently not enough for students to prepare themselves for the university admission test. Most of them, who lack confidence, even take additional lessons. "I can't rely only on the knowledge I have obtained from school.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' law
Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' law Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday vowed to block an opposition party's plan to introduce Islamic Sharia law and warned its leaders they could be headed for hell. Describing the Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) as deviationist, Mahathir told an impromptu news conference the government would if possible prevent the party from enacting a version of Sharia in a state under its control.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Projects under Agum Gumelar
Projects under Agum Gumelar A number of projects at the transportation ministry -- from the expansion of the Juanda airport to port constructions -- have come under the spotlight of some inquisitive circles. These projects have raised questions because of the lack of transparency surrounding them, or owing to some other reasons. Many interest groups have reportedly profited from projects at the ministry.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Choosing the most suitable baby formula
Choosing the most suitable baby formula Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com The end result of the many studies on infant growth and nutrition has been the production and vast improvement in infant formula. So today, the number of safe and practical alternatives to breast milk available seems limitless. Formula is monitored for safety and the manufacturers must test each batch of formula to make sure it has the required nutrients.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Man dies in third revenge attack attempt
Man dies in third revenge attack attempt A man blew himself up when he rammed his blue Toyota Kijang into a silver Mitsubishi Gallant parked in front of jamu (herbal medicine) maker Sido Muncul's office at Jl. Cipete Raya No. 81, South Jakarta, on Tuesday at around 3 p.m. The man, identified as 33-year-old Dicky Satyagraha, died instantly when the car, inside which he had placed a gas tank, exploded.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: New directive may raise tension in Aceh 2
* Headlines: New directive may raise tension in Aceh 2 * National:'President responsible for Banpres'4 * Archipelago: Ferry owners demand fare hike5 * Opinion:Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter RI 6 * City: 'Forced evictions violate human rights' 8 * World: Violence strikes PNG elections 9 * Sports: Hewitt, Venue named Wimbledon top seeds11 * Business:Govt urged to protect insurance customers 13 * Features: Awad, Palestine's freedom fighter 20
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1,500 workers rally in Tangerang
1,500 workers rally in Tangerang TANGERANG: some 1500 workers of PT Indorama, a garment producer on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Tangerang, staged a rally at the municipal administration office on Tuesday, demanding an improvement to their welfare. Accompanied by Tangerang Independent Association of Workers (PBI) coordinator Aat Sukmana, the women workers arrived at the office on Monday evening, spent the night there and staged the rally on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Buloggate II a stale joke?
Buloggate II a stale joke? From Rakyat Merdeka A court hearing in a new corruption case involving Bulog non- budgetary funds, in which Akbar Tandjung, Dadang Sukandar and Winfried Simatupang are the defendants with some legal experts having been summoned as expert witnesses, is really cause for deep concern. At first I thought that the expert witnesses were real experts in their field and could provide objective information without taking sides.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmony
Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmony Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders together with the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to establish a joint office to promote religious harmony across the country. Speaking at a hearing with the House here on Tuesday, they said a joint secretariat is badly needed to help restore the relationship between religious followers, which has been tarnished by sectarian conflicts in several parts of the country.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 25 5,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 25,000 AGIS Tbk 115 -10 7,669,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 0 20,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Incongruous judgment
Incongruous judgment The unbelievably absurd judgment meted out by the Commercial Court last week in the bankruptcy petition against PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) only served to strengthen the public's perception of how hopelessly corrupt and incompetent is the country's court system. The court should have outrightly thrown out the bankruptcy petition as legally defect because the lawsuit was entirely groundless.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Press Photo 2002 in Yogyakarta
World Press Photo 2002 in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: A photo display and a discussion on press photos, the media and humanity are part of the program for World Press Photo 2002, to be held at the Vredeburg Fort Museum in Yogyakarta from June 16 through June 22. Organizers said in Yogyakarta on Tuesday that the discussion, scheduled for June 20, will focus on the works displayed at the exhibition, which were drawn from among the best pictures at this year's World Press Photo Contest.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House shows ineptitude by leaking information
House shows ineptitude by leaking information The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has once again demonstrated its incompetence after Commission I members leaked the result of their closed-door hearing with 27 ambassadorial candidates to the media. Commission I deputy chairman Ishak Latuconsina regretted the incident on Tuesday, urging fellow members to refrain from making any comment on the issue. "We have decided not to comment any further on the issue.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Documentary 3:00 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Music 5:00 The Brilliant 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien opposes cabinet change
Amien opposes cabinet change JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chairman Amien Rais urged President Megawati on Tuesday not to heed growing calls for her to replace some of her cabinet ministers. He warned that a cabinet shakeup could lead to political instability in the country. "I would like to point out that the present cabinet has only been in office for 10 months. The idea should be reconsidered because any such change could result in political distortions," he said.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Education bill to foster nationalism, human values
Education bill to foster nationalism, human values Edith Hartanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many wonder why young Indonesians today fail to reach the level of intellectual capacity that the youth had during the era of their founding fathers. Sukarno, Hatta or Sjahrir were towering intellectuals in their young age during the Dutch colonial period. Yet, since that time there has been a steady decline, which begs the question of what is the goal of education?
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Singapore U.S. energy major Unocal Corp. and project finance directors from two major banks gave an upbeat assessment of Indonesia's investment climate for oil and gas Tuesday, but remained cautious on the prospects for the country's power sector. Indonesia's oil and gas reform program encouraged investor confidence, they said, particularly legislation enacted last October to privatize state-owned oil and gas company, Pertamina.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to resume mega projects
Government to resume mega projects The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said on Tuesday that the government would recommence the development of several mega projects at the end of next month as the country's economic fundamentals had improved. Speaking before domestic and foreign investors here, Dorodjatun said the projects would be the engine of economic growth in the coming years.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The IMF is not everything
The IMF is not everything The Indonesians seem to have only a few choices left in their relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is perhaps what is underlying the refusal of Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti to end Indonesia's contract with the IMF. In his calculation, the termination of this contract will entail a major risk in the national economy.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New paradise found in Kemang 'barn'
New paradise found in Kemang 'barn' Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta I suppose it wouldn't be going too far to say that the essential ingredients that make up any fine restaurant can basically be boiled down to four elements: taste, style, atmosphere and service. Most mundane rather than urbane eateries will usually be blessed with a combination of two or three of these elements. But it's a rare establishment indeed that can boast all four.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike
Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Sea transportation between Bakauheni in Lampung province and Merak in Banten province could be paralyzed soon as the local union of ferry operators has threatened to stop services until the authorities meet their demands to increase ferry fares. The operators asked the government on Tuesday to increase the fares by up to 79 percent, otherwise they would stage a massive strike.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elementary schools for Dayak tribe
Elementary schools for Dayak tribe BARABAI, South Kalimantan: The Hulu Sungai Tengah administration has allocated approximately Rp 1.8 billion for the renovation and construction of elementary schools for members of the Dayak tribe living in the area of Meratus mountain.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
City stops registration fees in schools
City stops registration fees in schools Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced on Tuesday its new policy of exempting all students of state junior and senior high schools from paying registration fees beginning this year. Speaking in a hearing with City Council Commission E for social welfare affairs, head of the Jakarta Education Agency Sukesti Martono said that the city would disburse Rp 3 billion (US$333,333) to cover the registration fees of all schools.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Home minister accused of fraud
Home minister accused of fraud JAKARTA: A member of the Regional Autonomy Consultative Council (DPOD) Tabrani Rab reported Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno to the Jakarta Police office Tuesday for public deception, action unbecoming of a minister and fraud. Tabrani said that the reason for the report was over the proposal on the establishment of the Riau islands province.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
I got my documents back
I got my documents back After waiting for so long, I got my documents back. This is indeed an unexpected blessing, as I never dreamed about getting them again. And thus my gratitude to the National Land Agency (BPN). Edy Budayanto, the team leader of the land adjudication division, delivered the documents to me a couple of days ago. And now I am waiting for the issuance of the land title as promised by BPN. M. KUNTHO Jakarta
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaign
Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaign Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan approved the disbursement of Rp 400 million from the agency's non-budgetary funds to finance a project to influence media coverage to promote a favorable image of former president B.J. Habibie in 1999. Maj. Gen.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reasons why legislators couldn't care less
Reasons why legislators couldn't care less Moch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the past two years the public has learned to live with a legislature with a lackadaisical attitude toward doing their job in producing much needed laws. An interview with two legislators shed some light on the reasons for the legislature's low output.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Slovakia offers RI military equipment
Slovakia offers RI military equipment JAKARTA: The Slovakian government has offered to extend its military cooperation with its Indonesia, particularly in the selling of military equipment. "The Slovakian government wants greater military cooperation with Indonesia," director general for defense strategy, Maj. Gen. Sudradjat, said Tuesday. Sudradjat noted that three years ago, Indonesia bought amphibian tanks from Slovakia.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife releases video footage showing 'extortion attempt'
Manulife releases video footage showing 'extortion attempt' Ahmad Pathoni, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp. hit back on Tuesday in its bitter legal feud with former Indonesian partner the Dharmala Group, releasing secretly-filmed video footage of what it called an extortion attempt.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Israel's 'Berlin Wall' may lead to massacres
Israel's 'Berlin Wall' may lead to massacres Israeli bulldozers flattened ground Sunday for an electronic fence that is planned to run the entire length of the West Bank -- a disputed project said to be aimed at protecting Israelis from Palestinian bombers. The Jakarta Post contributor Santi W.E.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. FERRY: 12 x 4 lines
1. FERRY: 12 x 4 lines Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike or Ferry owners threaten strike, unless ferry fares increased Sea transportation between Bakauheni in Lampung province and Merak in Banten province could be paralyzed soon as the local union of ferry operators has threatened to stop services until the authorities meet their demands to increase ferry fares.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higher
Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higher Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in lackluster trade Tuesday as yen weakness weighed on selected currencies. Declines in the Singapore dollar, Thai baht and South Korean won were all pinned on the slumping yen. The New Taiwan dollar closed lower after the central bank intervened in the closing minutes of trading to prop up the U.S. dollar. The Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah edged higher. The yen stumbled against both the U.S.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF assistance still needed, say economists
IMF assistance still needed, say economists Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists urged legislators and the government to join hands in implementing difficult economic reform programs in order for the country to achieve a quick recovery, and not waste time and energy in quarreling about the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) here.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Imprisonment has failed to discourage people from being involved in prostitution. I suggest, therefore, that syariah Islamic law be applied in all aspects of life because Islam has the answer to all of the human race's problems.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayed
Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayed Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The central government has relented a little in its approach toward East Timorese refugees by postponing the planned closure of refugee camps in East Nusa Tenggara province until December this year. But the government has made it clear that there will not be any repatriation of refugees to the newly established Democratic Republic of East Timor after August.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia
Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia The debate about extending Indonesia's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between Minister Kwik Kian Gie, in charge of the National Economic Planning Board and the other ministers in President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet is an important development in Indonesian politics and the debate on...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prisoners flee as wardens watch soccer
Prisoners flee as wardens watch soccer JAKARTA: Forty-eight prisoners escaped from the Pekanbaru prison in Riau province while guards were engrossed in Brazil's World Cup match with Belgium, police said on Tuesday. The Pekanbaru Police said the breakout occurred shortly before the end of the first half of Monday's match, which Brazil won 2-0 on second-half goals. Fifteen of the escaped convicts have been recaptured, said Pekanbaru Police chief Lt. Col. Pandiangan.
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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.
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German, French artists' works in Ubud
German, French artists' works in Ubud UBUD, Bali: Two German and French artists will be displaying canvasses that feature batik designs and photographic effects in a joint exhibition at a gallery in Ubud from June 22 to July 6. The artists are Annemarie Kipar, 68, a German who has lived in Pejeng, Gianyar, for 10 years, and Jacques F.X. Guyat, 44, a Frenchman who lives in Ababi village, Karangasem, Bali, said gallery owner Wayan Sika in Ubud on Tuesday.
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New directive may heighten tension in Aceh
New directive may heighten tension in Aceh Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension may rise in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province following a directive issued by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono that security operations against hard-line rebels be intensified.
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BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issue
BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issue Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) obtained shareholders' approval on Tuesday to launch a rights issue to raise Rp 4.81 trillion (US$552.87 million) to strengthen its capital. Sigit Pramono, head of BII's management team, said the move would boost the ailing bank's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) to 14 percent, compared to the minus 47 percent it recorded at the end of last year.
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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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto to get hospital exam
Soeharto to get hospital exam Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-appointed medical team spent two-and-a-half hours examining former president Soeharto at his residence in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, to see if he could stand trial. However, the six-member team issued no recommendation to state prosecutors and decided to take Soeharto to a hospital to continue its check.
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Awad, Palestin's freedom fighter
Awad, Palestin's freedom fighter Grace Emilia, Contributor, Jakarta In the last three years, almost every foreign diplomat who has arrived in or left Indonesia has been greeted or bid farewell by Ribhi Y. Awad, the dean of the diplomatic corps here and also the chairman of the Arab Ambassadorial Council in Jakarta. Having spent 10 years as the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Awad is not just a senior diplomat, but also a life- long freedom fighter.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debts
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debts Antara, Jakarta The government will issue a presidential decree on the restructurization of bad debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the end of June or early July, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Jakti said here on Tuesday. "The government wants to settle the issue as soon as possible," Dorodjatun said after a cabinet session on SMEs led by Vice President Hamzah Haz.