Archive: 27 June 2002
80 articles found
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PON host urged to upgrade HRD
PON host urged to upgrade HRD JAKARTA: Human resources is what the National Sports Council (KONI) is mostly concerned with as South Sumatra gears up for its role as host for the 2004 National Sports Championship. "Preparation seems to be working as planned. Except for the main stadium and two indoor halls, the other venues have completed construction, including the lift-up works," Moh. Hindarto, KONI's official in charge of development, told a press conference here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
President Megawati to meet Gus Dur at NU conference
President Megawati to meet Gus Dur at NU conference The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is set to end her standoff with former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid when the two meet each other at the upcoming Nahdlatul Ulama national conference in Malang, East Java, next month. Megawati's husband Taufik Kiemas, who maintains a good relationship with Abdurrahman, said on Wednesday the two were expected to talk to each other at the venue.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House approves government's plans to sell three banks
House approves government's plans to sell three banks Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has approved "in principle" government plans to sell majority stakes in the publicly-listed Bank Niaga, Bank Danamon, and Lippo Bank this year. "In principle, we've agreed with the plans to sell Bank Niaga, Bank Danamon and Bank Lippo this year.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RT, RW do not act on behalf of people, experts say
RT, RW do not act on behalf of people, experts say Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is difficult to expect democracy to develop from the grass roots because the authorities have held a firm grip on the power of leaders of both neighborhood and community units, experts said on Wednesday. The government had apparently treated neighborhood units (RT) and community units (RW) as informal organizations at the grass roots and as their subordinates, they said.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corrupt Indonesia
Corrupt Indonesia I was a delegate at the UN prepcon 4 meeting held in Bali, Indonesia from May 27 to June 7, 2002 for the UN-World Summit on Sustainable Development. I arrived in Manado around 12:20 p.m. May 22 by Air Philippines from Davao City. I passed through Immigration around 1 p.m. and presented my passport with a valid Indonesian Visa. The Immigration personnel looked at and then returned my passport and said "okay".
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soldier faces five years in jail
Soldier faces five years in jail AMBON, Maluku: Army Chief Pvt. Hanafi from the Pattimura Regional Military Command is facing five years in prison and dismissal from active military service for allegedly being involved in a bombing incident. At a hearing before the Ambon Military Tribunal on Tuesday, Hanafi was charged with assisting a civilian defendant, Aras Pantotoreng, to install a five-kilogram explosive device at the eastern main entrance of the Maluku governor's office in November 2001.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nature reserve needs protection
Nature reserve needs protection From Kompas An article in Kompas on May 31, 2002 talks about the natural potential of Sempu Island. The writer suggests that this island should be made into a tourist resort. In this respect, the writer may not have been aware that the island is a nature reserve due to its unique vegetation, animals and ecosystem and must therefore be protected.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House pressured to make trustworthy election law
House pressured to make trustworthy election law Edith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As public skepticism runs high, pressure is mounting for legislators to produce a sound election law as a prerequisite to a democratic general election in 2004. Observers here said on Wednesday that the public feel legislators ignore their constituents and spend most of their time involved in political bickering.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia greets Mahathir's news with surprise, praise
Malaysia greets Mahathir's news with surprise, praise Agencies, Kuala Lumpur/Manila Malaysia's media greeted official word of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed's decision to hand over power to his deputy with surprise and praise on Wednesday, lionizing the man that has ruled the country for 21 years.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BoJ maintains monetary policy as MoF intervenes in forex market
BoJ maintains monetary policy as MoF intervenes in forex market Agence France-Presse Tokyo The Bank of Japan (BoJ) voted unanimously Wednesday to keep monetary policy unchanged as the Ministry of Finance intervened in the currency market for the second time this week to cap a sharp rise in the yen. But analysts warned repeated attempts to artificially weaken the yen would fail in the long-term without fresh monetary policy from the BoJ.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/DAVID
JP/6/DAVID Drug addicts, criminals, prostitutes, the "hidden force" infected and spreading HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS C David Gordon and Joyce Djaelani Gordon Directors Harapan Permata Hati Kita Foundation Ciawi, Bogor Recently there have been several reports about the increasing numbers of individuals that have tested positive for HIV/AIDS. These individuals are from ultra high risk groups that include drug addicts, prostitutes, and criminals, especially those in prisons.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Award from Japanese Emperor
Award from Japanese Emperor JAKARTA: An 81-year-old man will receive an award from the Japanese Emperor for his services to Japanese culture and the teaching of the Japanese language. The recipient is Mariono Mertodihardjo, the founder of the Association of Japanese Studies in Indonesia. The award, which will be presented by the representative of the Japanese Embassy, Hideaki Domichi, on Thursday at 11 a.m. here, is called The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays With Rosette. --JP
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The public wants military to use voting rights: Survey
The public wants military to use voting rights: Survey Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to opposition from many legislators, most people support the move to grant voting rights to the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police in the 2004 general election, a survey found on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
FPI militants launch attack on Jl. Jaksa
FPI militants launch attack on Jl. Jaksa Armed with sticks, machetes and swords, at least 120 members of the Islamic Defender's Front (FPI) destroyed the neon signs of at least seven bar/restaurants along Jl. Jaksa in Central Jakarta on Wednesday before 1 p.m., frightening tourists in the area popular for backpackers and expatriates. Besides destroying the signs which promote beer, they also smashed dozens of empty bottles of beer. (see picture).
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Khatijah -- portrait of violence against women in restive Aceh
Khatijah -- portrait of violence against women in restive Aceh 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.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Demilitarize the police
Demilitarize the police From Rakyat Merdeka The People's Consultative Assembly has introduced three amendments to the 1945 Constitution. In the second amendment, the National Police, as demanded by the reform movement, is given a clearer definition about their status, functions, duties and roles. Unfortunately, even in this second amendment, the Assembly has not properly accommodated the popular wish that the police be freed from all military attributes.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI's electoral rights
TNI's electoral rights We welcome the statement of Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, that TNI members will not exercise their right to vote or to be elected in the 2004 General Election. It is a wise decision considering that people's distrust of the TNI has not yet vanished. Soeharto's New Order regime was undoubtedly a military one as many TNI members took governmental positions and exercised their power in militant ways. TNI has had its role in Indonesia's politics.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The 'Thaksingate' verdict is a victory against AMLO
The 'Thaksingate' verdict is a victory against AMLO The Nation, Bangkok The Administrative Court handed down a historic ruling on Monday, and the much-anticipated verdict on the "Thaksingate" scandal was delivered in the most unequivocal manner. The Anti-Money Laundering Office, the court said, carried out an illegal probe into the bank transactions of journalists critical of the government, and the investigation infringed on civil rights.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia seeking five Cup places
Asia seeking five Cup places TOKYO: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), boosted by South Korea's surprise progress to the World Cup semifinals, has repeated its demand for the continent to be given five places in the 2006 finals in Germany. AFC general secretary Peter Velappan, pointing to Korea's feat plus Japan's progress to the second round, said on Wednesday his organization would ask world governing body FIFA after Sunday's final to raise the number of guaranteed places for Asia.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Buleleng regent sanctioned after 45 days of uncertainty
Buleleng regent sanctioned after 45 days of uncertainty 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.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Traditional dancers kick off Bali Arts Festival
Traditional dancers kick off Bali Arts Festival I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It was an awesome performance. Those girls from Kaliakah village in Jembrana regency undoubtedly knew the best way to rock the stage. At the same time, the girls won the hearts of hundreds of people gathered around the small elevated stage at Ayodya on the northeast corner of Bali's Werddhi Budaya Art Center compound Tuesday morning.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PON host urged to upgrade HRD
PON host urged to upgrade HRD JAKARTA: Human resources is what the National Sports Council (KONI) is mostly concerned with as South Sumatra gears up for its role as host for the 2004 National Sports Championship. "Preparation seems to be working as planned. Except for the main stadium and two indoor halls, the other venues have completed construction, including the lift-up works," Moh. Hindarto, KONI's official in charge of development, told a press conference here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House commences screening candidates for rights body
House commences screening candidates for rights body Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) began on Wednesday the interview process for 43 candidates, including some noted rights activists, as prospective members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM). Of that number, the legislators will pick 35 people as stipulated by the Law No.39/1999 on Human Rights.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22. Festival Bali Arts Festival (PKB) at Denpasar Arts center, Jl. Nusa Indah, in Denpasar, until July 20.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two Indonesians tried in Dili
Two Indonesians tried in Dili Joanna Jolly, Associated Press, Dili, East Timor Prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Indonesian officers and 14 pro-Jakarta East Timorese militiamen with crimes against humanity for their alleged involvement in the deaths of dozens of people during East Timor's violent break with Indonesia in 1999.
Thu, 27 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.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japanese crafts brings new perspective
Japanese crafts brings new perspective Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta There is a prevailing perception in Indonesia that craft is of a lower status than pure art. As if to turn this perception around, a number of Japanese artists are exhibiting in Jakarta some of their contemporary craft works.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Not all students overjoyed about their long vacations
Not all students overjoyed about their long vacations Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All students love the school holidays as they can put their books away, and forget about homework and exhausting tests. The long annual holidays have started and students will be free for around a month until the middle of next July. But interestingly, not all students like their new-found freedom.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali's pristine coral reefs under threat
Bali's pristine coral reefs under threat Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Jembrana, West Bali Bali Barat National Park is known as a home to thousands of varieties of flora and fauna, some are endangered and protected. But the park located between Jembrana and Buleleng regencies in northwest Bali also boasts beautiful coral reefs. Most of visitors -- around 80 percent -- come for the park's famous reefs.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
SOEs labor union wants stock option facility
SOEs labor union wants stock option facility Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post The Federation of State-Owned Company Labor Unions (FSP-BUMN) demanded that employees of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) be allowed to own shares in the SOE they work for via a stock option facility so that they can have a role in supervising the SOEs. Chairman of FSP-BUMN Bambang S.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia pays tribute to South Korean
Asia pays tribute to South Korean Chris Lefkow, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong South Korea's spectacular World Cup run may have ended short of the final and been tinged by controversy but it has been cheered across the region as a coming of age for Asian soccer. "South Korea, you are still the pride of Asia," said the Vietnamese daily Thanh Nien following the co-host's 1-0 loss to traditional powerhouse Germany in Tuesday's semi-final in Seoul.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two envoys present credentials
Two envoys present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received the credentials of new ambassadors from North Korea and Romania on Wednesday. In a ceremony at Merdeka Palace, North Korean Ambassador Jang Chang Chon and Romanian Ambassador Gheorghe Savuica presented their credentials to Megawati. Indonesia's relations with North Korea go back a long way. Megawati returned from a state visit to the country last month.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 26. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batang Hari dam high and try
Batang Hari dam high and try Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang The huge irrigation project of Batang Hari dam will likely go down the drain as illegal logging has drained the water catchment area around the site, a report said. The Rp 1.3 trillion (US$144 million) project, scheduled to be completed in 2003, was planned to supply water to about 16,500 acres of rice fields in West Sumatra and Jambi provinces.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
30 die of AIDS in East Java
30 die of AIDS in East Java The Jakarta Post Jakarta The death toll from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases in East Java has now officially reached 30. East Java Deputy Governor Imam Supardi said there has been an increase in HIV/AIDS cases because of local people's lack of awareness. According to data at the local health office, there have been 423 HIV/AIDS cases reported and 30 have so far died. There was no detailed data on the spread of the disease.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bar manager jailed for gun possession
Bar manager jailed for gun possession TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court sentenced on Wednesday a discotheque manager to eight-months imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms. The verdict was two months lower than the prosecution's demand. Presiding judge Asmin Simanjuntak said defendant Ali Basuki Lumbun, a 62-year-old resident of Lenteng Agung subdistrict, South Jakarta, was guilty of possessing the firearms although he did not use them.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bill allows workers, employers to take disputes to court
Bill allows workers, employers to take disputes to court The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives is expected to pass soon a long- awaited bill on the settlement of industrial disputes, which will allow workers and employers to take their disputes to labor courts. The bill, which was drafted to update Law No. 22/1957 on industrial disputes and Law No.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitution amendment:
Constitution amendment: Important but no rush Dilemmatic is the impression we get on the changes of the 1945 Constitution, which has been made four times since the People's Consultative Assembly's session in 1999. It is important and urgent to amend the Constitution and it should be completed during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)'s annual meeting next August. But, on the other hand, the amendment should not be carried out in a rush or sloppily. Things must be carried out carefully.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Armed training held outside Jakarta
Armed training held outside Jakarta JAKARTA: A group of civilians is reported to have organized military training just outside the capital city. Security authorities are still investigating the identity of members of the group and their motivation for undergoing military training.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruptors bribe lawyers
Corruptors bribe lawyers From 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. In addition, our own laws have loopholes allowing legal agencies to engage in corruption when doing their jobs. Consider these points: * The laws are drafted by legislators, the majority of whom are corrupt and supporters of the New Order regime.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Citibank Citibank AWARD FOR CITIBANK PEKA: Citibank Indonesia's Country Corporate Officer Michael Zink (right) holds the Outstanding Global Corporate Leadership award presented recently to the bank by United Way International for its remarkable achievements. Presenting the award are UWI'S representatives Tanri Abeng and Atie Sukandar. Citibank Peka also received an award from the Indonesian Ministry of National Education for its strong commitment to education.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deserters worsen Maluku conflict
Deserters worsen Maluku conflict JAKARTA: Nineteen police officers in Maluku who were once declared deserters are still at large and may have played a role in past instances of communal unrest in the province, National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar disclosed here Wednesday. "We are still trying to find them. When they are found, they will face severe measures," he said at a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission I.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Candidates for KOMNAS HAM members
Candidates for KOMNAS HAM members No Name Age Education Current Job ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Soelistyowati Soegondo 64 College Commission member 2. Zoemrotin 52 Univ. degree NGO member 3. Sri Wahyuningsih 57 Master Lecturer 4. Todung Mulya Lubis 53 PhD Lawyer 5. Hendardi 45 College NGO member 6. A.H. Garuda Nusantara 47 PhD Lawyer 7. Wardah Hafidz 50 Master NGO member 8. Mansour Fakih 48 PhD NGO member 9. Muhammad Farid 46 College NGO member 10.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Campaign against polio to start
Campaign against polio to start JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said on Wednesday the government would organize a nationwide immunization program against polio on Sept. 12 to meet the standards of the World Health Organization. Sujudi added that President Megawati Soekarnoputri would vaccinate her grandchildren to mark the beginning of the program. "On that day all children will join the immunization program. It will last one week," Sujudi added.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Savoring authentic Balinese food at Bumbu Bali
Savoring authentic Balinese food at Bumbu Bali Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali can spoil the taste buds of foreign tourists visiting the island. Italian, Chinese, German, Spanish and Japanese cuisines are among those available in restaurants and cafes across main tourist spots, not to mention the scores of restaurants in upmarket hotels offering international food prepared by reputable chefs. Sadly, finding authentic Balinese food served in an elegant atmosphere is not easy.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Evicted people request shelter
Evicted people request shelter JAKARTA: Around 100 women and children went to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, requesting temporary shelter and protection after their houses along the banks of the West Flood Canal in Teluk Gong, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, had been cleared a day earlier. The squatters complained about their fear of recent threats of violence made by city public order officials and police.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batanghari bridge to open up Jambi
Batanghari bridge to open up Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi's provincial administration is attempting to secure a Rp 170 billion Japanese grant for the Batanghari II bridge project, which will improve domestic links and open up access to South Sumatra.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Throwing in the towel against Tommy?
Throwing in the towel against Tommy? The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prosecution appeared to throw in the towel on Wednesday during the cross-examination of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita. While Chief Prosecutor Hasan Madani normally asked probing questions, this time he seemed to skip from one question to another.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife seeks to go back in business soon
Manulife seeks to go back in business soon Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) would reopen its 73 branches Thursday, and sought to go back in business soon once the Commercial Court appointed a new independent receiver for the company which was declared bankrupt, according to a senior official.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers, employers may take disputes to court
Workers, employers may take disputes to court The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is expected to pass soon a long- awaited bill on the settlement of industrial disputes, which will allow workers and employers to take their disputes to labor courts. The bill, which was drafted to update Law No. 22/1957 on industrial disputes and Law No.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
China kills addicts, Myanmar burns drugs on anti-drugs day
China kills addicts, Myanmar burns drugs on anti-drugs day Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong China executed at least 50 drug criminals and Myanmar, the world's largest opium producer, torched narcotics it said were worth more than a billion dollars as Asia marked world anti-drugs day on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitution amendment: Important but no rush
Constitution amendment: Important but no rush Messy is the impression we get on the changes to the 1945 Constitution which has been amended four times since the People's Consultative Assembly's session in 1999. It is important and urgent to amend the Constitution and it should be completed during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)'s annual meeting next August. But, on the other hand, the amendment should not be carried out in a rush or sloppily. Things must be carried out carefully.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/DAVID
JP/6/DAVID Drug addicts, criminals, prostitutes, the "hidden force" infected and spreading HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS C David Gordon and Joyce Djaelani Gordon Directors Harapan Permata Hati Kita Foundation Ciawi, Bogor Recently there have been several reports about the increasing numbers of individuals that have tested positive for HIV/AIDS. These individuals are from ultra high risk groups that include drug addicts, prostitutes, and criminals, especially those in prisons.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Soccer --- 2x22
1. Soccer --- 2x22 Ronaldo fires Brazil into final to meet Germany Ronaldo, Brazil feast upon Turkey, win semifinal 1-0 2. Sutiyos -- 1x36 Megawati 'should not betray party's wishes' 3. Fares ---- 3x14 Fare hike another slap in the face for the poor 4. Jaksa ---- 1x28 Throwing in the towel against Tommy? or Prosecutors giving in against Tommy? or Tommy's prosecutors may be giving up -========== 5. Heads 6. Cap 7. Inside 8. Hours
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teachers demand better pay
Teachers demand better pay Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Some 200 teachers from private schools in Banyumas regency, Central Java, took to the streets on Wednesday to protest their low wages. The teachers demanded that the Banyumas administration start paying them salaries and allowances, as received by teachers at state-owned schools.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Courting China the Oracle way
Courting China the Oracle way Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Beijing China is the envy of many fellow Asian countries for all the right reasons. Its size is simply staggering and with a population of over 1.2 billion, it is a market no one can ignore. It is small wonder that businesses are either opening or redirecting their investments to China, all clamoring for a slice of the huge market.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police seize 200 kgs of marijuana
Police seize 200 kgs of marijuana MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan City Police arrested an alleged drug trafficker, identified only as Wanna, 42, and seized 200 kilograms of marijuana from the suspect, a report said. Medan City Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Maruli Siahaan said the police managed to arrest Wanna and seize the marijuana on Tuesday following a tipoff from the suspect's son, identified by his initials IRH, a second-year student at the state elementary school SDN 2 on Jl.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bitter sugar for farmers
Bitter sugar for farmers The government and the House of Representatives have agreed to increase sharply import tariffs on sugar and other main farm commodities, such as rice, soybean and corn, to protect local farmers from unfair competition caused by foreign farm produce believed to have been dumped on the domestic market.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku probe team told to listen to the people
Maluku probe team told to listen to the people Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental group working to find a comprehensive solution to religious conflicts in Ambon urged the government-sanctioned investigative team to listen to people's aspirations if it wanted to succeed. "We all have the same aim, that is to end the Maluku conflict.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaria, other ailments hit Irian Jaya
Malaria, other ailments hit Irian Jaya MANOKWARI, Papua: Head of the local health ministry office Ria M. Come said here on Wednesday that dozens of Ransiki subdistrict residents in Manokwari regency, Papua had been affected by malaria and respiratory diseases. Ria said to prevent the outbreak from spreading, the office had dispatched paramedics to some 30 badly hit areas.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bungaran aims to boost sugar output
Bungaran aims to boost sugar output Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih unveiled on Wednesday plans to boost domestic sugar production in what may seem to be part of his strategy to win support for a proposal to increase import tariffs on the commodity.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes fell slightly at the weekly auction Wednesday, the central bank said. The one-month SBI notes stood at 15.11 percent from 15.14 percent last week, the central bank said. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 17 trillion (US$1.9 billion) in bids at the auction, or 85.5 percent of total bids.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati 'should not betray the party's wishes'
Megawati 'should not betray the party's wishes' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) expressed their anger on Wednesday at party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri's support for the reelection of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators urged to simulate election
Legislators urged to simulate election The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists from non-governmental organizations (NGO) have urged the House of Representatives to start making practical preparations for the general election to test the applicability of the election bill. Adi Abidin, a senior official of The Asia Foundation said the preparations could help avoid any possible errors in the 2004 election.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Slow constitutional reform puts elections at risk
Slow constitutional reform puts elections at risk Berni K. Moestafa and Hari Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may have to delay the 2004 general election if the slow deliberation of amendments to the 1945 Constitution prevents legislators from passing new election laws on time, legislators warned on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians, Timorese charged with crimes against humanity
Indonesians, Timorese charged with crimes against humanity Joanna Jolly Associated Press Dili, East Timor Prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Indonesian officers and 14 pro-Jakarta East Timorese militiamen with crimes against humanity for their alleged involvement in the deaths of dozens of people during East Timor's violent break with Indonesia in 1999.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fare hike another slap in the face for the poor
Fare hike another slap in the face for the poor Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Widespread criticism of the government is growing as transportation fares are set to go up by 40 percent following its earlier fuel price increases. Critics slammed the decision as a slap in the face of the poor, and called into question the government's unilateral approach of raising the fares. "It's bad.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate down slightly to 15.11 percent
SBI rate down slightly to 15.11 percent The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell slightly to 15.11 percent at the Wednesday weekly auction, the central bank said. The benchmark interest rate was at 15.14 percent last week. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 17 trillion (US$1.93 billion) in bids at the auction, or 85.5 percent of total bids.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta has facilities, but a tough place to live
Jakarta has facilities, but a tough place to live Despite its hustle and bustle of businesses, many Jakartans find that the city is tough and unfriendly. Some find that the city provides the facilities they need while others feel the city is too cruel to the poor. Some residents share their feelings for the city with The Jakarta Post. Yusup, 18, is a squatter who lives on the banks of the West Flood Canal in Teluk Gong, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The IMF predicament
The IMF predicament Yanuar Nugroho, General Secretary, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org It has been five years since the first intervention of the IMF in Indonesia in October 1997.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Authorities bust child refugee trafficking
Authorities bust child refugee trafficking Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Local security authorities have broken up a network that allegedly trafficked dozens of East Timorese toddlers over the last year. The head of the Wirasakti Militry Command in East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Muswarno Moesanip, said on Wednesday that most of the children were taken from refugee camps in the province and sent to orphanages in Java.
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I met Syafiuddin, did not hire hitmen to murder him: Tommy
I met Syafiuddin, did not hire hitmen to murder him: Tommy Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who is accused of masterminding the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, admitted on Wednesday that he had privately met the judge but denied he had hired hitmen to kill him.
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Petronas' profits falls 16%
Petronas' profits falls 16% KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's national oil company Petronas said Wednesday its pre-tax profit fell 16.2 percent for the year to March from the previous year to 24.32 billion ringgit (US$6.4 billion). The oil giant said it posted revenues of 67.181 billion ringgit for the period, down 8.4 percent from the year-earlier 73.351 billion. Petronas attributed the falls to the global economic slowdown in 2001, the Sept.
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Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment
Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar The Denpasar Police have vowed to thoroughly investigate a formal complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman who claims that she and five other women were sexually harassed by the chief of the city's Public Order Office (Tramtib) and two of his men when the women were detained at the office.
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Telkom ordered to pay dividends
Telkom ordered to pay dividends The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would require all publicly listed state-owned companies, including telecommunication firm PT Telkom, to pay their annual dividend to the state coffers in accordance with the regulations, and warned of sanctions for those who failed to comply.
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AGO hunts for convicted banker
AGO hunts for convicted banker JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office is trying to locate the former director of the now-defunct private Bank Servitia, David Nusa Wijaya, who was sentenced to one year in prison for misusing Rp 25.6 billion in state liquidity support funds. Attorney General Office's spokesman Barman Zahir said on Wednesday the search started when the Jakarta High Court ordered state prosecutors on May 20 to execute a lower court's previous ruling to put David in prison.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati launches month-long national antidrug campaign
Megawati launches month-long national antidrug campaign Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alarmed by the rising incidence of drug abuse, President Megawati Soekarnoputri launched on Wednesday a month-long national antidrug campaign, and urged judges to hand down the death sentence to drug traffickers. "To mark the beginning of the national campaign, I would like to invite the public to turn their vehicles' lights on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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40 students expelled over drugs
40 students expelled over drugs JAKARTA: Trisakti University has expelled 40 students over the past three years for using drugs, rector Thoby Mutis said on Wednesday. "To take real action to combat drug use, I issued decree No. 342/1999 to dismiss any student, employee and lecturer at the university involved in drugs," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
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Report of deadly rice worries Bekasi
Report of deadly rice worries Bekasi BEKASI: Residents of Kedung Waringin subdistrict in Bekasi regency are reportedly worried over a report that the area's subsidized rice has been poisoned, a chairman of a non- governmental organization said. "They're very worried over the issue of poisoned rice that has been distributed to them," Bekasi Youngsters Committee (KAMBEK) Chairman Guntur Mulyana told the press here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bulukumba: S. Sulawesi's tourist magnet
Bulukumba: S. Sulawesi's tourist magnet MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The regency of Bulukumba in South Sulawesi is to be promoted as one of the region's major tourist magnets with Bira in Bontobahari district as its hub. Bulukumba Regent H.A. Patabai Pabokori said in Makassar on Wednesday that his regency had lots to offer tourists from natural landscapes such as coasts, mountains, lakes and caves to cultural events and historic relics.