Archive: 22 June 2002
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Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM demanded to investigate eviction cases
Komnas HAM demanded to investigate eviction cases Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) urged the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to set up a team to investigate serious human rights abuses allegedly committed against the urban poor by the city administration.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
68 register for Jakarta governor's race
68 register for Jakarta governor's race Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, woman activist Ratna Sarumpaet and a becak (pedicab) driver were among the last to register for the gubernatorial election in September. The 10-day registration for governor and vice governor candidates ended on Friday with 68 governor candidates and 39 vice governor candidates registering for the gubernatorial election on Sept. 17.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife dispute may affect RI's ties with Canada, others
Manulife dispute may affect RI's ties with Canada, others The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Indonesian and Canadian top officials trade barbed comments in the mass media over the Manulife dispute, fears are now growing that the case could cost Indonesia more than just its relations with Canada. On Friday, Vice President Hamzah Haz said Canada should not "overreact" to the Manulife bankruptcy case, urging the latter to respect the judicial process here. "I think Canada should not overreact.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sluggish deliberation may delay elections'
'Sluggish deliberation may delay elections' Edith Hartanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the General Election Commission (KPU) have called for the speedy deliberation of the election bill to avoid a possible delay of the 2004 General Election. One of 24 bills being deliberated at the House of Representatives (DPR), the election bill is part of a package of four crucial political bills.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Averting a power crisis
Averting a power crisis The resumption of several major private electricity-generation projects, as announced by chief economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti last week, should be welcomed as a crucial step to avert a national power crisis that most analysts have predicted could be two to three years down the road. The State Electricity Company (PLN) is indeed racing against time to prevent major supply disruptions because no new generating capacity has been built since 1996.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta and its problems
Jakarta and its problems Today Jakarta celebrates its 475th anniversary under the shadow of a gubernatorial election. Just a few weeks ago many people believed that Maj. Gen. (ret) Sutyoso, the incumbent governor, would not run for reelection after so many people had talked about his failures during his five-year term. His spirit to join race might have been rekindled by news reports that President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz had endorsed his candidacy.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
A thought for the IMF
A thought for the IMF Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said extension of the Indonesian contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to December 2003 was made because the country still needed the fund's assistance. Meanwhile, State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said Indonesia should sever its contract with the IMF because the latter's advice on the country's economy has not borne any good fruit.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
When assumptions behind debt do not work
When assumptions behind debt do not work Bahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesian Reform, Jakarta, bahtiararif@yahoo.com Blessed are the young, wrote former U.S. president Herbert Hoover, for they shall inherit the national debt. The level of government debt has reached a staggering Rp 1,300 trillion (US$ 151 billion) of which Rp 670 trillion is domestic. This means every infant or adult out of some 200 million Indonesians would be indebted by at least Rp 6.5 million.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Only PDI Perjuangan supports govt subsidy
Only PDI Perjuangan supports govt subsidy Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All major political parties, with the exception of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), have thrown their weight behind a bill that moves to scrap government subsidies for political parties. Legislators from Golkar party, United Development Party (PPP), and the National Awakening Party (PKB) said the bill would help improve the loyalty of their constituents.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbers target Arab tourist
Robbers target Arab tourist BOGOR: Six robbers armed with machetes robbed an Arab man in Tugu Utara village, Bogor early on Thursday morning and managed to escape with a handycam, two cellular phones, a camera, US$4,000 and 500 riyals in cash. The victims, Reda MM Ma'rie, 53, and his child had been on vacation for three days at the villa when the incident took place. Reda serves as a manager of an Arabian aviation firm. The robbers broke into the villa at 4 a.m.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Who does Korpri work for?
Who does Korpri work for? From Rakyat Merdeka With reference to the explanation made by the central board of the Indonesian Corps of Civil Servants (Korpri) in Rakyat Merdeka of June 9 edition, I believe that Korpri is yet to reform itself and change its feudalistic nature as an organization. It is usually the case that members of the executive board of Korpri are not democratically elected as they are certain people with certain positions in government agencies.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom names new board of directors
Telkom names new board of directors State-owned telephone operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia named its new board of directors late on Friday with Kristiono taking over as the new managing director from M. Nazief. Previously, Kristiono was Telkom's Director for Planning and Technology. The shareholders' meeting also appointed economist Arif Arryman as an independent commissioner and retained Bacellius Ruru as the company's chief commissioner, Detik.Com reported.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Review tourism policy to preserve Bali
Review tourism policy to preserve Bali I Gde Pitana, School of Agriculture, University of Udayana, Denpasar For many developing countries like Indonesia, tourism is often dubbed as "a passport to development, and an "invisible export and nonpolluting industry." Yet, tourism is also viewed as a potent and effective capitalist weapon to conquer and destroy the culture of third- world countries -- as a form of neo-colonialism and neo- imperialism.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand may 'step back' from ASEAN free trade pacts
Thailand may 'step back' from ASEAN free trade pacts Dow Jones, Bangkok Thailand's Commerce Minister Adisai Bodharik said Friday that the government may not comply with free trade agreements under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations if other members continue to lack commitment to such obligations.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Employee dies after fall
Employee dies after fall JAKARTA: An employee of PT Citra Fikritama, Stevanus Sumarsono, was killed on Friday at 11 a.m. after falling from the air-conditioning tower at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration building on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta. Stevanus was checking the tower when he fell from the third floor of the building as most Moslems in the office complex performed a mass prayer at midday. No officers either from the ministry or the company were available for comment.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Khatijah, a portrait of woman victim in Aceh violence
Khatijah, a portrait of woman victim in Aceh violence Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Similar to luck, misery can unexpectedly pop up when one least expects it. In Aceh of late, luck is being overshadowed mercilessly by misery. Khatijah, 31, never could have imagined that in one instant her beloved husband and father of their children would be gone forever.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Loudspeakers in the library
Loudspeakers in the library From Republika Sometime ago I visited the National Library on Jl. Salemba Raya to read and write something. Unfortunately, the call for the midday prayer could not be heard inside the library so I was almost late for the prayer. I therefore call on the management of the National Library to ensure that the call to prayer can be heard inside the library through loudspeakers. For Muslims, there is nothing better than performing the compulsory prayer. DR.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
WGM Stevanova to play in Wismilak tournament
WGM Stevanova to play in Wismilak tournament Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta European women's chess champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria has confirmed her entry to the Wismilak International Masters Chess Tournament in the East Java capital of Surabaya next month. Women's Grand Master (WGM) Stevanova, who won the third European Chess Championship in Varna, Bulgaria, two weeks ago, will be the only woman in the 12-strong field, four being reserved for foreigners.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta and its problems
Jakarta and its problems Today Jakarta celebrates its 475th anniversary under the shadow of a gubernatorial election. Just a few weeks ago many people believed that Maj. Gen. (ret) Sutiyoso, the incumbent governor, would not run for reelection after so many people had talked about his failures during his five-year term. His spirit to join race might have been rekindled by news reports that President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz had endorsed his candidacy.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drought to hit 40,000 ha of crops in Indramayu
Drought to hit 40,000 ha of crops in Indramayu Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java The head of West Java's Indramayu regency irrigation office, Rahardjo, said on Friday that the continuing dry season would seriously affect farming in the 40,000-hectare regency. He said that water reserves would only last another month. "If the weather does not change, the water reserves in the Rentang Dam will only last until mid-July.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Siamese twins Nunik 1 and Nunik 2 die
Siamese twins Nunik 1 and Nunik 2 die Female Siamese twins died on Thursday at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) due to their sharing one heart and one liver. The babies, who were born in Bogor on May 30 and joined at the chest and abdomen, died before they were due to undergo major surgery to separate them.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Buleleng regent install after 45-day delay
New Buleleng regent install after 45-day delay I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali Amid a tight security cordon of some 1,500 police officers, the Buleleng Legislative Council installed on Friday Putu Bagiada and his running mate Gede Wardhana as regent and vice regent of Buleleng regency.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Horrified at
Horrified at Indonesia's face From Kompas We are horrified to see the face of Indonesia today. On one side you have the silent majority -- they earn a decent living, exercise tolerance, speak politely and uphold morality. On the other side, you have the concentrated minority with a penchant for mass mobilization (small in number but armed), protest rallies to condemn certain people, character assassination and ultra-sectarianism. Indonesia is about 10 times bigger than Malaysia.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. media hails Sept. 11 as turning point
U.S. media hails Sept. 11 as turning point Ati Nurbaiti Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is eerie that journalists in the U.S. are referring to -- almost hailing -- the Sept. 11 tragedy as a turning point toward better and "serious" journalism. Embarrassed by coverage of the Clinton sex scandal and so much trivia in the press, journalists and media observers say now the public is turning its attention to coverage of public affairs, foreign news and also to newspapers.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Adultery hot stuff in Banyumas
Adultery hot stuff in Banyumas PURWOKERTO, Central Java: In a sign that the debate on the national education system is heating up, an official in the Central Java town of Banyumas revealed on Thursday that many elementary school teachers in the region were engaged in illicit amorous liaisons.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The gong loses its mystical powers
The gong loses its mystical powers The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Javanese society is very closely associated with mystical beliefs, including the idea that certain objects are sacred or bring people good luck. One musical instrument believed to possess such powers is the gong. In old times, this instrument was believed to have the power to create rain during the dry season, ward off misfortune or disease, and even to make plants grow.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Presidency bill awaits Constitution amendment
Presidency bill awaits Constitution amendment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Debate over a bill that regulates the president's powers must wait for the amendment of the 1945 Constitution, a legislator said, further pushing back its deliberation after more than 12 months' wait. Firman Jayadaeli of the Indonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Friday that discussion on the bill had not yet begun.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reshuffle, for what?
Reshuffle, for what? President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who returns home on June 21 from her two-week European tour, might face a new problem: Demands for a Cabinet reshuffle. Some observers have said Megawati's 10-month-old Cabinet has no clear vision. The idea of a reshuffle emerged following State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie's objection to the extension of Indonesia's contract with the International Monetary Fund.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,125 -50 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 125 5 1,265,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 0 18,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0...
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia warned of possible AIDS epidemics
Asia warned of possible AIDS epidemics Agence France-Presse, Manila Asian countries like China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines could face major epidemics of AIDS in the near future despite the relatively low incidence of the disease in the region at present, the special UN envoy on AIDS in Asia said here Friday.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL wants S'pore pay more for water
KL wants S'pore pay more for water MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur is willing to supply water to Singapore for another 100 years after the current pact expires 2061, but the city-state must be open to paying a higher price, a minister said on Friday. Foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar said he was optimistic of progress in talks with his Singaporean counterpart S. Jayakumar in Kuala Lumpur on July 1 and July 2 to iron out outstanding bilateral issues.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Management of courts to change
Management of courts to change JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday that management of the country's judicial courts would be under the authority of the Supreme Court in 2003 to avoid duality. "If the judicial court is placed under the Supreme Court, judiciary issues will no longer be handled by the Ministry of Justice," Yusril said in Bandar Lampung, Lampung, on Thursday evening.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Klewer market polishes its image
Klewer market polishes its image Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java It is dawn but in the heart of Surakarta, Central Java, the business day is well under way. One by one traders open their kiosks in Klewer market, while porters busily lug stacks of fabric outside the market, believed to be the largest textile market in Central Java. Klewer is inseparable part of the city, playing an important role in the lives of many of the town's over 500,000 residents.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. donates 3,000 tons of milk
U.S. donates 3,000 tons of milk JAKARTA: The United States donated 3,000 tons of milk powder, worth US$3.7 million, to Indonesia on Friday as part of its food aid commitment to meet children's nutritional needs. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce said the milk would be used for two separate programs aimed at providing milk by-products for babies of low-income families in several towns in Java.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ardan, a Betawi cultural explorer
Ardan, a Betawi cultural explorer Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The stage featured a teenage girl, played by a middle-aged woman, adored by many young gentlemen, who were all much too old to be called young. However, the jokes went smoothly and audiences forgot they were not watching the kind of good-looking actors and actresses that now appear every day on television. It was the 1970s and Lenong, a traditional Betawi (native Jakarta) theater was struggling to stay alive.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, June 22, 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, June 22, 2002 Tour and Travel Services * Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Cipto 286-288 (Tel. 024- 8313382, 8445457). * Gema Mahardika Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi 53A (Tel. 7473245). * Giantra Wisata, Jl. Letjen M.T. Haryono517B (Tel. 024- 8443333, fax: 8447374).
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Management of courts to change: Yusril
Management of courts to change: Yusril Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday that management of the country's judicial courts would be under the authority of the Supreme Court in 2003 to avoid duality. "If the judicial court is placed under the Supreme Court, judiciary issues will no longer be handled by the Ministry of Justice," Yusril said in Bandarlampung, Lampung, on Thursday evening.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Festive anniversary won't improve our lives'
'Festive anniversary won't improve our lives' Jakarta celebrates its 475th anniversary on Saturday. Slums, poor garbage management, traffic congestion, floods, indisciplined residents and corrupt bureaucrats still plague the city. Some residents share their hopes with The Jakarta Post of what kind of city they wish Jakarta would become. Nursyahbani Katjasungkana, 48, is a lawyer, women's activist, member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and vice governor candidate.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Luwu leaders upset over clashes
Luwu leaders upset over clashes MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Luwu regency's public figures lamented the recent communal clashes in North Malangke, in which 137 houses were burned down and four residents killed. Community leaders Ambas Syam and Madjid Tahir said here on Friday that Cappasolo was a village with potential inhabited by a variety of ethnic groups that had a better standard of living compared with local people.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Air Force launches operation in Aceh
Air Force launches operation in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh In the wake of violence in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, the Indonesian Air Force launched a 60-day military operation in the troubled territory to quash the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which has been fighting for independence since 1976. The operation dubbed Rencong Terbang (Flying Dagger) is also aimed at maintaining security at vital sites, including Arun and ExxonMobil oil and gas complex.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPU urged to file police report over 77 unreturned vehicles
KPU urged to file police report over 77 unreturned vehicles Moch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist has urged the General Election Commission (KPU) to file a report with the police against recalcitrant political party officials and former KPU members who have refused to return 77 official vehicles belonging to the state.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN nations urged to join antiterrorism pact
ASEAN nations urged to join antiterrorism pact Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Friday urged all Southeast Asian nations to accede to a trilateral anti-terrorism pact it signed with Indonesia and Philippines to forge an ASEAN agreement. Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said he would raise the matter at next month's annual talks with his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Brunei.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Airport extortion of workers slammed
Airport extortion of workers slammed Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on the Protection of Women (Komnas Perempuan) slammed the immigration office on Friday over continued exploitation of returning Indonesian migrant workers (TKI). Komnas Perempuan secretary-general Kamala Chandrakirana urged the immigration office to scrap checkpoints specially set up to serve returning migrant workers at international airports.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
MasterCard sees business in RI growing at 'fantastic rate'
MasterCard sees business in RI growing at 'fantastic rate' Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International payment card company MasterCard International is optimistic that its business volume here will continue to grow at a "fantastic rate" despite the country's current economic difficulties, according to company senior vice president and general manager for Southeast Asia, Ajay Bhalla.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Woe to our military,
Woe to our military, woe to our nation Endy M. Bayuni Staff writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta The current debate about whether members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) should be allowed to vote, as well as to run for office, in the 2004 general election has reached ludicrous proportions.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Officials in Pondok Kopi sell state land illegally'
'Officials in Pondok Kopi sell state land illegally' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Pondok Kopi subdistrict in East Jakarta revealed on Friday that several plots of land designated for public and social facilities had been sold illegally by subdistrict officials. "The plots that total around 21,000 square meters are owned by the state, but why did the officials sell them illegally?" questioned M.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 21
Rupiah Rates June 21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati arrives from Europe with domestic problems waiting
Megawati arrives from Europe with domestic problems waiting Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to arrive home on Saturday from her two-week European visit, facing expectations of a Cabinet reshuffle and a row with her younger sister. Accompanied by her husband Taufik Kiemas and several ministers, she flew from Slovakia on Friday and was slated to make a brief stopover in Singapore before proceeding to Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the Chinese From Forum As speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian citizens of Chinese origin.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
35,000 pro-Jakarta militia will return to East Timor
35,000 pro-Jakarta militia will return to East Timor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Former commander of a East Timorese pro-Jakarta militia group (PPI) Joao da Silva Tavares and his almost 35,000 followers are expected to return home to East Timor soon. Tavares disclosed his intention during a secret meeting with chief of the Udayana Regional Military Command overseeing Bali, East and West Nusa Tenggara provinces, Maj. Gen. Willem T.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KOMNAS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. KOMNAS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Komnas HAM asked to investigate forced eviction cases JP/8/KOMNAS Komnas HAM asked to investigate forced evictions 2. PONDOK: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Officials in Pondok Kopi sell state land illegally JP/8/PONDOK 'Officials in Pondok Kopi sell state land illegally' 3. SALE: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 Jakarta Great Sale ignored due to World Cup fever JP/8/SALE Jakarta Great Sale ignored due to World Cup 4.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Coping with globalization
Coping with globalization B. Herry-Priyono, Researcher, Alumnus, London School of Economics, Jakarta, herryprb@lse.ac.uk When asked how sustainable development has been overshadowed by globalization, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, replied: "the realities (of globalization) will continue ... We cannot stop them." Despite its non-inevitable character, globalization seems unstoppable.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students carry on studies even without schools
Students carry on studies even without schools Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java Dozens of barefooted elementary school students attentively listened to their teacher, Rusmiati. Only the students and the teacher were not in a classroom, instead they were in a simple house with not even a single tile covering the floor.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Padang journalists file complaint
Padang journalists file complaint PADANG, West Sumatra: Two journalists from Padang, West Sumatra, filed a complaint with the city police against Jakarta's media monitoring monthly,Pantau, on Thursday, for alleged defamation in its latest report.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Creditors to sue Danareksa in S'pore
Creditors to sue Danareksa in S'pore Bloomberg, Singapore Societe Generale SA and other creditors to an Indonesian company that owns the building that houses the nation's stock exchange said they will file suit in Singapore to try to recover their cash.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Great Sale ignored due to World Cup fever
Jakarta Great Sale ignored due to World Cup fever Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual 2002 Jakarta Great Sale has not been able to lure many visitors despite the tempting offer of discounts of up to 70 percent. Many found that the event had nothing new to offer but others pointed to the ongoing 2002 soccer World Cup in South Korea and Japan as a reason for lack of interest.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar differ on military seats in MPR
PDI Perjuangan, Golkar differ on military seats in MPR The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's two largest political parties remain in deadlock over the military's seats at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) with lobbying at the MPR Annual Session next August likely to be the only way out. Legislators said on Friday the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Golkar were expected to resolve their differences through lobbying.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta in the mood for anniversary amid pressing difficulties
Jakarta in the mood for anniversary amid pressing difficulties Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In spite of various endemic problems, including garbage disposal, floods and public transportation, Jakartans are set to celebrate the city's 475th anniversary with a variety of activities. The city administration will spend a total of Rp 1.5 billion (US$173,900) on the month-long celebration, which started on June 14 and will end on July 14.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife Indonesia case
Manulife Indonesia case Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's statement on an insurance company's case is not wrong. Manulife Indonesia, which has been declared bankrupt by the Jakarta Commercial Court, should serve as a very important lesson. The Canadian government has thus protested against the controversial verdict.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Apartheid lawsuit spurs 'odious debts' battle 3
* Headlines: Apartheid lawsuit spurs 'odious debts' battle 3 * National: Most RI workers in Hong Kong underpaid 4 * Archipelago: Pro-Jakarta militia to return to E. Timor 5 * Opinion: Review tourism policy to preserve Bali 7 * City: Komnas HAM asked to investigate eviction 8 * World: Rebel leader reportedly slain in RP 10 * Sports: Hewitt extends grass court charge at Den Bosch 11 * Business: Brazil contagion yet to reach Asian shores 16 * Features: Ardan, a Betawi cultural explorer 20
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup and our plight
World Cup and our plight From Koran Tempo Most Indonesians are able to temporarily forget their plights because of the festive mood of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Or, perhaps, we have finally gotten used to oppression. An increase in fuel prices during Soeharto's time triggered a popular movement that eventually toppled the ruler. Unfortunately, the price of fuel and public utilities has been raised several times now but the public does not seem to be concerned about these increases.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati urged to push for military reform
Megawati urged to push for military reform The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prodemocracy non-governmental organization Uni-social Democrat Institute (USD) called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to keep to the national reform agenda by returning the Indonesian Military (TNI) to its defense function. Bambang S.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sipadan and Ligitan problem of territorial integrity
Sipadan and Ligitan problem of territorial integrity As Indonesia is made up of 17,508 islands, the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan, whose claim of ownership is being heard at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Holland, are insignificant in terms of number. However, when it is a matter of sovereignty, every country claims it will defend every inch of its territory.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI says loan program for SMEs running well
BI says loan program for SMEs running well The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the loan scheme program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had been progressing well, with banks allocating nearly half of their lendings to the sector.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Doctors check Soeharto's health
Doctors check Soeharto's health JAKARTA: The state-appointed medical team resumed the health examination of former president Soeharto on Friday to determine whether or not the former ruler was fit enough to stand trial. Head of the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Poerwanto told reporters on Friday that the team, led by Akmal Taher, had carried out a neurological and psychiatric examination of the former strongman.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet reshuffle?
Cabinet reshuffle? Among the topics discussed by the media and the public in recent weeks has been the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. The reason given by the opposition forces for the need of a reshuffle is that no progress in the economic field has been made during Megawati's coalition government.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Indonesian workers in Hong Kong underpaid
Most Indonesian workers in Hong Kong underpaid Blontank, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Around 80 percent of the 70,000 Indonesian workers employed as domestic helpers in Hong Kong in reality receive around HK$ 2,400 per month, which is far below the minimum monthly wage in the Chinese autonomous territory, according to a government official.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
FALLEN COLLEAGUES: Several Army and Air Force's Special Force
FALLEN COLLEAGUES: Several Army and Air Force's Special Force personnel stand beside coffins of their colleagues killed by members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Six soldiers of the Special Force were killed in an ambush by GAM members in Aceh on Wednesday.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unlike the TNI, the police want out of politics
Unlike the TNI, the police want out of politics The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike the Indonesian Military, the National Police would prefer to stay out of politics and use their right to vote in the upcoming general elections. However, the 2002 law on the National Police would prevent the police from exercising their voting rights granted by the bill on general elections. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 22 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.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia says water for Singapore until 2161 if price is right
Malaysia says water for Singapore until 2161 if price is right Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is willing to supply water to Singapore for another 100 years after the current pact expires 2061, but the city-state must be open to paying a higher price, a minister said Friday. Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said he was optimistic of progress in talks with his Singaporean counterpart S.Jayakumar in Kuala Lumpur from July 1-2 to iron out outstanding bilateral issues.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Director Nan's joyless 'Bendera' a misfire
Director Nan's joyless 'Bendera' a misfire Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, The Jakarta Post On paper, Bendera (The Flag) -- director Nan's follow-up to art- house Pasir Berbisik (Whispering Sands) -- sounds like very interesting material for a movie. Two school kids from a slum are entrusted by their teacher to bring home the school's national flag on Saturday to be washed before being raised on Monday in a school ceremony.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Politicians busy
Politicians busy mobilizing forces From Rakyat Merdeka Whatever you call it, a meeting of politicians is one intended to mobilize forces to win the general election in 2004. This, of course, refers to a meeting of representatives of Islamic political parties held at the initiative of Amien Rais, Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Nurhidayat of the Justice Party. Or a meeting held by Arifin Panigoro, or still a meeting between Taufik Kiemas and former president Abdurrahman Wahid.
Sat, 22 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over half of Indonesians satisfied with Megawati
Over half of Indonesians satisfied with Megawati Over half of Indonesians in a survey released Friday said they were satisfied with President Megawati Sukarnoputri's performance, but they added they have little faith in the government.