Archive: 19 June 2002
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Wed, 19 Jun 2002
President responsible for Banpres: Moerdiono
President responsible for Banpres: MoerdionoFabiola 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.
Wed, 19 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Govt urged to protect insurance customers
Govt urged to protect insurance customersFitri 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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
Evictions violate human rights: Activists
Evictions violate human rights: ActivistsBambang 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 18
Rupiah Rates June 18 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,170.00 8,170.00 8,713.00 8,627.00 Australian dollar 1 5,117.78 4,555.59 4,862.73 4,810.42 Brunei dollar 1 5,121.47 4,560.42 4,866.24 4,815.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 19, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 19, 2001Performances* 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Extra courses needed for university admission test
Extra courses needed for university admission testDamar 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' law
Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' lawAgencies, 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Choosing the most suitable baby formula
Choosing the most suitable baby formulaDonya 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
* 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:...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Poso returns to normal despite recent incidents
Poso returns to normal despite recent incidentsJupriadi, 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmony
Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmonyMuhammad 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
House shows ineptitude by leaking information
House shows ineptitude by leaking informationThe 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Documentary3:00 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Music5:00 The Brilliant6:00...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Deserters blamed for Maluku strife
Deserters blamed for Maluku strifeTiarma 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
World is watching Myanmar junta
World is watching Myanmar juntaThe 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia Debate on sovereignty moves on from SukarnoMax Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Military told to quit politics
Military told to quit politicsBerni 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...
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
When will fuel prices go down?
When will fuel prices go down?From Rakyat MerdekaThe 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-off
S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-offAri 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines
Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern PhilippinesAgence 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chances
Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chancesMusthofid, 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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
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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higher
Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higherDow 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
IMF assistance still needed, say economists
IMF assistance still needed, say economistsDadan 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...
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayed
Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayedYemris 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia
Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter IndonesiaMax 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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...
Wed, 19 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
New directive may heighten tension in Aceh
New directive may heighten tension in AcehTiarma 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issue
BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issueDadan 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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Soeharto to get hospital exam
Soeharto to get hospital examTertiani 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Awad, Palestin's freedom fighter
Awad, Palestin's freedom fighterGrace 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debts
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debtsAntara, 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Reasons why legislators couldn't care less
Reasons why legislators couldn't care lessMoch. 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaign
Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaignMuninggar 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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).
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
City stops registration fees in schools
City stops registration fees in schoolsAhmad 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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
Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike
Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strikeOyos 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...
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Government to resume mega projects
Government to resume mega projectsThe 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Education bill to foster nationalism, human values
Education bill to foster nationalism, human valuesEdith 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 19 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...