Archive: 26 June 2002
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Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Budi named Astra's new president director
Budi named Astra's new president directorDow Jones, Jakarta PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive company, named on Tuesday former vice president director Budi Setia Dharma as the new president director in the company's annual shareholders' meeting.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Cabinet reshuffle isn't Mega's only alternative
Cabinet reshuffle isn't Mega's only alternativeKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com When President Megawati Soekarnoputri returned from her European trip on Saturday, she received encouraging news about her leadership: People are satisfied with her achievements...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Singapore to boost port competitiveness
Singapore to boost port competitiveness Singapore is likely to confirm plans for overseas shipping lines to have a stake in port operator PSA Corp., in a major policy announcement aimed at containing a growing threat from Malaysia as a shipping hub.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Karaoke businesses boom in Medan
Karaoke businesses boom in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Karaoke singing halls scattered across the North Sumatra provincial capital of Medan have, in the past two years, brightened up the city's nightlife and provided its residents with a chance to develop their talent and sing out loud, a report...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has imposed an
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government has imposed an indefinite ban on the import of logs from Indonesia, the national news agency Bernama reported Tuesday.Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said the ban, which took effect immediately, was necessary to combat allegations that Malaysia was...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Police to purchase pistols
Police to purchase pistols JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar revealed on Tuesday that his office planned to use its budget next year to buy at least 120,000 handguns.Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the police force, Da'i said the National Police had a...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Anyone can learn to enjoy a good wine
Anyone can learn to enjoy a good wineMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wine connoisseurs taste good wines with deep pleasure and appreciation. But those with little experience with this delicate liquid can learn to enjoy its pleasant yet complex taste.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Man gets suspended sentence for for environment pollution
Man gets suspended sentence for for environment pollutionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man who ran a small waste recycling business was convicted on Tuesday of illegally recycling dangerous materials, but was cleared on the more serious charge of causing environmental damage...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Filipinos lose confidence in RP
Filipinos lose confidence in RP PHILIPPINES: Almost one in five people in the Philippines has lost confidence in their country and would live abroad if given the chance, an independent polling firm said on Tuesday.Manila-based Pulse Asia Inc.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Angelique, Wynne reach 2nd round: Fresh from winning the junior
Angelique, Wynne reach 2nd round: Fresh from winning the junior French Open title, Indonesia's Angelique Widjaja sprang a surprise at the Wimbledon by beating 15th seed Anna Smashnova of Israel in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to reach the second round on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
N. Maluku to elect governor in July
N. Maluku to elect governor in July JAKARTA: Acting North Maluku Governor Sinyo Harry Sarundayang revealed on Tuesday that the province's gubernatorial election would be held in July.He said, however, the province would not have a governor until November as it would take a long time to select the...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Profile of gateway to Timor filmed
Profile of gateway to Timor filmed ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: A profile of Belu regency bordering the newly independent East Timor will be featured in a film entitled Atambua, Gateway to Timor, which will also show tourist, cultural and industrial centers in the area.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Oil site found in Labuhan Batu
Oil site found in Labuhan BatuThe Jakarta Post, Medan With positive indications that there is oil in Labuhan Batu, North Sumatra, a giant U.S. oil firm hinted on Tuesday that it would start drilling in the regency early next year.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Corruptors bribe lawyers
Corruptors bribe lawyersFrom Rakyat Merdeka Inconsistent and weak law enforcement has only triggered more corruption as legal practitioners and corruptors collude to ensure that the latter will be acquitted from corruption charges.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Defense in Theys' murder trial says no witnesses saw slaying
Defense in Theys' murder trial says no witnesses saw slayingNovan Iman Santosa and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not a single eyewitness against nine suspects for the murder of Papuan pro-independence leader Dortheys "Theys" Hiyo Eluay witnessed the murder, defense lawyer Warsito...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Preparing baby's formula not that easy
Preparing baby's formula not that easyDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com New babies have few defenses against germs and it takes a while for them to build up immunity.Due to this, it is important to minimize the danger of bacterial contamination of your baby's formula.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Palu residents to sue PLN
Palu residents to sue PLN PALU, Central Sulawesi: Dozens of Palu residents are threatening to sue the provincial branch of state-owned electricity company PLN for damage to their electrical appliances caused by frequent outages.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
House's role in selecting ambassadors draws criticism
House's role in selecting ambassadors draws criticismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure has been mounting to rethink the House of Representatives' role in selecting ambassadors after legislators declared last week that seven candidates were unfit, leaked their names to the press and voiced an...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
N 250 aircraft
N 250 aircraftFrom RepublikaHow is the N 250 aircraft, manufactured by PT Dirgantara Indonesia, faring now? Since it was manufactured, it has never been widely exposed to the public. I propose that the aircraft be put on display for several days at our airports so that the community may have an...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Indonesian rowers off for European outing
Indonesian rowers off for European outingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian rowing team left for Europe on Tuesday for training before their departure to the Asian Games in Busan, South Korea in September.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Govt to hire over 360,000 temporary teachers in 2003
Govt to hire over 360,000 temporary teachers in 2003Debbie A Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of National Education is planning to hire 366,630 temporary teachers in 2003 to overcome teacher shortages in state elementary and high schools throughout the country.Education minister A.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
'Soldiers joined in attacks on refugees'
'Soldiers joined in attacks on refugees'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors of the ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal said on Tuesday that military personnel wearing militia uniforms participated in a bloody attack on civilians taking refuge at the residence of East Timor...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
'Officials should uphold the law'
'Officials should uphold the law' Many Jakarta residents have expressed hope that the administration would introduce improvements, especially in public services. But what the public wants and what it gets is rarely the same.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Cabinet reshuffle isn't
Cabinet reshuffle isn't Mega's only alternative 2. Malay -- Dilemma of Malaysian Indian middle class
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Reality not enough for 'better U.S. journalism'
Reality not enough for 'better U.S. journalism'Santi W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta A group of American broadcast journalists descended on Surakarta, Central Java last April to interview Abu Bakar Baasyir, the man accused as an "Indonesian terrorist".
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Higher import tariffs on four commodities planned
Higher import tariffs on four commodities plannedAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will increase import tariffs on four strategic agricultural commodities -- rice, sugar, soybeans and corn -- to help protect local farmers from less expensive imported products, Minister...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Top seeds clear first hurdles at Thamrin Cup
Top seeds clear first hurdles at Thamrin CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seeds in the boys' category at the Thamrin Cup International Junior Championships here advanced to the second round unchallenged on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Legislators admit to having ignored their constituents
Legislators admit to having ignored their constituentsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of legislators admitted on Tuesday that they had largely ignored their constituents, but shifted the blame for this neglect to Indonesia's electoral system.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Model good eating habits for children
Model good eating habits for childrenDear Dr. Donya We are an Italian and Indonesian couple with a girl of 22 months, Maria. We always read your articles and two weeks ago there was a very interesting article about choices of healthy food for children.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Govt to repossess ex-KPU assets
Govt to repossess ex-KPU assets JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno threatened on Tuesday to forcibly withdraw 80 official cars and motorcycles as well as other assets still being used by former members of the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
RI to conduct underwater research
RI to conduct underwater research JAKARTA: A group of experts from Indonesia, Japan, Germany and France will conduct pioneering underwater research in the country's waters in October, the team's coordinator, Sidik Mulyono, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
StanChart eyes Singapore bank
StanChart eyes Singapore bank SINGAPORE: British-based Standard Chartered Bank is keen to buy a Singapore bank, and to further tie itself to the city-state it plans a listing on the Singapore exchange, chief executive Mervyn Davies was reported saying Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
PT Kanisatex workers protest
PT Kanisatex workers protest BOGOR: Hundreds of workers from PT Kanisatex on Jl. Sabililah, Citeureup, Bogor regency, protested on Tuesday in front of the manpower agency.The workers were demanding raises and for the company to pay the money owed to them and the company's cooperative.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Talks underway to win release of Indonesian seamen
Talks underway to win release of Indonesian seamenAgence France-Presse, Manila Talks are underway to win the freedom of three Indonesian seamen abducted last week in Philippine waters by unknown gunmen, the military said on Tuesday."The identities of the kidnappers are now known to us.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
MPR considers revision of amended Constitution
MPR considers revision of amended ConstitutionBerni K. Moestafa and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years after the first amendment to the 1945 Constitution, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is now set to consider revising amendments agreed upon earlier to ensure consistency...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPU
Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPUEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have lambasted legislators for belittling the importance of an independent General Elections Commission (KPU) in ensuring a free and fair election in 2004.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Train fares up more than 50 percent
Train fares up more than 50 percent JAKARTA: The government will increase train fares in Greater Jakarta by more than 50 percent and apply a zoning system.The director general for land transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, Iskandar Abubakar, told a news conference on Tuesday that the...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Labor union restrictions too tight: Minister
Labor union restrictions too tight: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea slammed employers and law enforcers for the rampant restriction of labor unions, saying workers had the right to strike as a last resort to put pressure on management to meet...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Hotel legal dispute drags on
Hotel legal dispute drags on Despite pressure from the International Labor Organization for the rehiring of some dismissed workers, the Shangri-La Hotel management is insisting on awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on its appeal.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
More Indonesian workers to be deported
More Indonesian workers to be deported NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: Thousands of illegal Indonesian workers in the Malaysian state of Sabah are expected to enter Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, following the repatriation of 28,000 workers to the area earlier this year.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Mega backs Sutiyoso, angry with city chapters
Mega backs Sutiyoso, angry with city chaptersAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri defied the wishes of her party's branches and its members by announcing on Tuesday that the party's central board...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Persuasive to investors
Persuasive to investors The dispute between the shareholders of PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) has affected the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada. The problem, which stems from a legal business agreement, should be settled through the legal process in Indonesia.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 26, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 26, 2001Performances* Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Parties without financial accountability
Parties without financial accountability There are many bad stories about political parties, which often become problems rather than solutions. One of the absolute facts is that their function is to channel the people's aspirations during general elections.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
JP/13/L00
JP/13/L00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 25.Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,115.00 8,115.00 8,658.00 8,572.00Australian dollar 1 5,210.13 4,634.48 4,948.91 4,895.47Brunei dollar 1 5,151.75 4,583.97 4,893.46 4,842.12Canadian dollar 1 5,988.04 5,327.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Minister says permanent log export ban in place
Minister says permanent log export ban in place Indonesia has imposed a permanent ban on log exports to protect its dwindling tropical forests, Forestry Minister Muhammad Prakosa said on Tuesday.Prakosa said around 5,000 hectares (12,300 acres) of the country's lush forests had been lost to illegal...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
DPR, govt to evaluate autonomy
DPR, govt to evaluate autonomy JAKARTA: House Commission II and Home Minister Hari Sabarno agreed on Tuesday to hold soon a meeting specifically to evaluate the implementation since last year of regional autonomy.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this month
IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this monthDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, said Tuesday that it would act alone to recover debt from the Sinar Mas Group while foreign creditors of the pulp & paper empire are unable to come up with a restructuring plan.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Inclusive dialog needed to end Aceh conflict
Inclusive dialog needed to end Aceh conflictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An all-inclusive dialog was urgently needed to end the prolonged conflict in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, not the current military operation, human rights activists and House of Representatives legislators said.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Judges grilled over controversial Manulife ruling
Judges grilled over controversial Manulife rulingNovan Iman Santosa and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently bowing to pressure from Canada, the Jakarta High Court grilled three Commercial Court judges on Tuesday in connection with suspicions that they had allegedly accepted...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Australia accused of pressuring WB to keep PNG PM in power
Australia accused of pressuring WB to keep PNG PM in powerAgence France-Presse, Port Moresby Australia has been accused of pressuring the World Bank into helping it keep Sir Mekere Morauta in power as the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister celebrates personal victory in his country's elections.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Bulk of Banpres funds still unreturned by third parties
Bulk of Banpres funds still unreturned by third partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bulk of the Presidential Aid Fund (Banpres) is still in the hands of third-party borrowers, making it technically impossible to transfer the funds to the finance ministry as required, State...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
29 more East Timor refugees return home
29 more East Timor refugees return homeYemris Fointuna and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-nine more refugees, including one marine, have returned to their hometowns in East Timor after spending more than two years in refugee camps in South Sulawesi province.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Rau to visit South Korea
Rau to visit South Korea SEOUL: German President Johannes Rau is due in South Korea on Thursday for summit talks, two days after the countries meet in the World Cup semifinal in the capital.Rau is scheduled to watch the third-place playoff, but it was unclear whether Kim would be at that game in...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Pertamina to regain part of frozen funds at BoA
Pertamina to regain part of frozen funds at BoAFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday a U.S. court had issued a ruling that would allow it to recover part of the some US$520 million currently frozen by Bank of America (BoA) at the...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Policeman shoots hoodlum dead
Policeman shoots hoodlum dead JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta police arrested a low-ranking police officer who shot to death a hoodlum following a clash between them in Bongkaran prostitution complex in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, early on Monday morning.The incident took place at around 1:30 a.m.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Minister silent on political bill
Minister silent on political bill JAKARTA: Home minister Hari Sabarno refused on Tuesday to give an explanation on the background behind the drafting of the highly debated bills on political parties and election.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Peggy does her bit with children
Peggy does her bit with children JAKARTA: Sunday is no holiday for actress and presenter Peggy Melati Sukma.Just several hours after completing a live show for RCTI's Angin Malam (Night's Breeze) talk show early on Sunday, she could be found at Puri Indah Mal shopping center in West Jakarta.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive months
Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive monthsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer confidence index rose in May for the fourth consecutive month in a row, as consumers are more optimistic with the ongoing upturn in the Indonesian economy, a survey said.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
'Govt must quickly resolve Manulife fiasco'
'Govt must quickly resolve Manulife fiasco'Rendi A. Witular and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts warned the government not to ignore nor underestimate the effect the Manulife fiasco would have on legal uncertainty in the country, and predicted that the impact on the ailing economy...
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Fastest jacket makers to set record
Fastest jacket makers to set record SEMARANG, Central Java: Tailors from Surabaya in East Java intend to produce a jacket in record time for a place in the Semarang- based Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI).
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
1 APP ( 4 x 12)
1 APP ( 4 x 12)IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this month 2. Dana (2 x 35)Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive months 3. Duit ( 1 x 60) Most Asian currencies down late, dollar battles global slump5. OPEC ( 1 x 30) OPEC to keep oil taps tight
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Toba Pulp Lestari moves production plant to China
Toba Pulp Lestari moves production plant to ChinaApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Tired of the long-standing dispute with local people and the local administration, PT Toba Pulp Lestari has moved its rayon production plant from North Sumatra to China, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Akzo Nobel forms JV in Indonesia
Akzo Nobel forms JV in Indonesia AMSTERDAM: Dutch coatings and chemicals company Akzo Nobel NV said Tuesday that it has formed a joint venture in Indonesia with PT Bina Propertindo Edikarya to produce decorative paints for the Indonesian market.Akzo Nobel will hold 65 percent of the new company.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Hospitals unsure about definition of poor person
Hospitals unsure about definition of poor personBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doctors said many patients were financially unable to pay hospital bills, however they were not actually categorized as poor people and some who were poor did not have health cards.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPU
Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPUEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaExperts have lambasted legislators for belittling the importance of an independent General Elections Commission (KPU) in ensuring a free and fair election in 2004.
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Claims of 'better journalism' not enough
Claims of 'better journalism' not enough to describe the state of the mediaSanti W.E. Soekanto Journalist Jakarta A group of American broadcast journalists descended on Surakarta, Central Java last April to interview Abu Bakar Baasyir, the man accused as an "Indonesian terrorist".
Wed, 26 Jun 2002
Govt to step up efforts to curb money laundering
Govt to step up efforts to curb money launderingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to quickly set up an independent anti- money laundering agency in a bid to remove the country from a blacklist of states accused of not cooperating in the international fight against...