Archive: 28 June 2002
75 articles found
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators, editors reject tax on reading materials
Legislators, editors reject tax on reading materials Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to lower book, newspaper and magazines prices, editors and legislators on Thursday agreed to demand the government remove the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on reading material. They said getting rid of the tax would bring down the prices of newspapers, magazines, and books which would boost sales and increase reading among the public.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta As part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one of its reporters while reporting the Maspion worker strike in Sidoarjo, East Java. The daily's Deputy Managing Editor, Taufik H.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. RUU -- 35 x 1
1. RUU -- 35 x 1 Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility 2. Xanana -- 24 x 1 Xanana to visit Jakarta on July 2 3. Zamboanga -- 24 x 2 Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official 4. Refugee -- 27 x 1 UN to return 16 children to E. Timor
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Xanana to arrive in Jakarta on July 2
Xanana to arrive in Jakarta on July 2 Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Xanana Gusmao of the newly established state of East Timor is scheduled to arrive here on July 2 for a three-day state visit to Indonesia, the second country he will have visited after the former 27th province of Indonesia achieved full independence.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The poor Islamic school of Indonesia
The poor Islamic school of Indonesia Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta While the international media spotlight recently fell on one madrasah (Islamic school) in Indonesia, the vast majority of these schools do not have anywhere near such a dramatic existence. In fact, thousands of madrasah are gasping under the dual burdens of surviving funding shortages and fighting their poor image as learning institutions.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Editors reject 'excessive' label
Editors reject 'excessive' label JAKARTA: Several editors refuted on Thursday claims that the Indonesian press had got out of control in the current reform era. Despite the absence of clear criteria and definition on whether or not the press had become "excessive", such labels would only disturb the freedom of the press, they said. "There must be criteria on the excessiveness of the media," said Leo S.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Progress made in KPC divestment
Progress made in KPC divestment JAKARTA: Shareholders of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) -- Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Plc and Anglo-American energy firm BP Plc -- have reportedly made some progress in talks with the government over the coal company's divestment. KPC said in a statement on Thursday that both parties had agreed on a number of principles this week, and formal documentation for final agreement was being prepared.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protecting foreign maids
Protecting foreign maids I refer to two articles, titled 20 RI maids seek protection, published in The Jakarta Post on June 10, and Embassy told to act on maid abuse, published on June 11. It is extremely unfortunate that there have been cases of abuse involving Indonesian maids in Singapore. I cannot go into the specific details about the 20 maids referred to in your articles, as it is not clear who the Indonesian Embassy was referring to.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Work hard and you will survive in Jakarta'
'Work hard and you will survive in Jakarta' Life is not easy in Jakarta. But this doesn't necessarily mean that you won't survive. Some residents say they love the city as it provides job opportunities for those who really want to work. They, however, complain about the poor security and public services. Rasmono, 67, is a street vendor in Kebon Kacang subdistrict, Central Jakarta. The elderly man with seven children and over 20 grandchildren has been in the capital since the mid 1950s.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operation
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operation The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Commercial Court granted a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close all 73 branches last week following a controversial bankruptcy ruling. AJMI, the local unit of Canada's giant insurer Manulife Financial Corp., is now waiting for the Supreme Court to decide on its appeal over the bankruptcy ruling.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eurico facing life sentence for murder, torture
Eurico facing life sentence for murder, torture Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eurico Guterres, former commander of the pro-Jakarta Aitarak militia in East Timor, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on charges of murder and torture in the attacks on East Timorese leaders before the 1999 ballot. The camouflage-clad Guterres was charged with torture and murder, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Quality control program for 'madrasah'
Quality control program for 'madrasah' Maya Dahlan, Contributor, Jakarta Renowned educator Arief Rahman has suggested that the government and operators of 35,000 madrasah (Islamic school) in the country apply a "quality control program", namely tightening up selection procedures, improving management and striving for better scholastic achievements. "Let the children have the widest opportunity to explore their talents, creativity and other positive qualities," he said in a recent interview.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus owners protest over bus seizure
Bus owners protest over bus seizure CIREBON: Hundreds of bus owners grouped under the West Java and Central Java Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) demanded on Thursday the release of 117 buses currently impounded by the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Transportation, apparently without good reason.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Commercial Court appointed a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close its 73 branches last week following a controversial bankruptcy ruling. AJMI, the local unit of Canada's giant insurer Manulife Financial Corp., is now waiting for the Supreme Court to decide on its appeal over the bankruptcy ruling.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. said Thursday it will fight a recent petition at the Singapore High Court by two of its creditors to put the company under judicial management while it restructures $13.4 billion in debt. Deutsche Bank AG, a member of APP's creditor steering committee, and BNP Paribas filed the petition earlier this week to ask the court to appoint an independent manager for the ailing pulp and paper company.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sudan to build university in RI
Sudan to build university in RI JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hasan Wirayuda announced on Wednesday that the Sudanese government was preparing to establish a university in Indonesia. The plan was part of Sudan's efforts to increase its cooperation with Indonesia in various areas of development, particularly education, Antara reported on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to resume major toll road projects: Official
Govt to resume major toll road projects: Official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the projects were located in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rasdullah, governor for the poor
Rasdullah, governor for the poor Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He is an ordinary man, like many other Indonesians. Looking at his physical appearance, there is nothing really special about him. But some things do set him apart. While most of the other Jakarta gubernatorial candidates ride around in luxury cars, this man arrives at the City Council building on a public bus. And the way he campaigns and sells his programs is very convincing, much more so than other candidates.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. RUU -- 35 x 1
1. RUU -- 35 x 1 Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility 2. Xanana -- 24 x 1 Xanana to visit Jakarta on July 2 3. Zamboanga -- 24 x 2 Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official 4. Refugee -- 27 x 1 UN to return 16 children to E. Timor
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt resumes massive toll road projects
Govt resumes massive toll road projects Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the projects were located in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police, judiciary, mere weapons of harassment
Police, judiciary, mere weapons of harassment Todd Callahan and Reinhard Hoenighaus, Contributors, Jakarta The recent bankruptcy ruling against financially sound PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife) by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court has left Indonesia's already severely tested business community shaking their heads in disbelief.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Imron survives Thamrin Cup third round
Indonesian Imron survives Thamrin Cup third round Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Al Imron overcame Wu Yi Ming of Chinese Taipei 7-5, 6-2 in the third round here on Thursday to become the only Indonesian in the quarterfinal round of the Boy's category in the Thamrin Cup International Junior Championships tennis competition. The home side had five players but ended the day with only Al Imron still in contention.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BNI plans to issue bonds
BNI plans to issue bonds JAKARTA: State-run PT Bank Negara Indonesia plans to issue bonds later this year to boost its capitalization and make itself more attractive to prospective investors. The bank will issue the bonds in the fourth quarter of the year at the latest, BNI's treasury general manager Sudirman told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Speedy help needed for SMEs: KPEN
Speedy help needed for SMEs: KPEN Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Economy Recovery Committee (KPEN) urged the government to speed up the restructuring of debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and to apply tariffs on four commodities to protect domestic industry.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI kids due at World Cup final
RI kids due at World Cup final JAKARTA: Two Indonesian children will take part at the 2002 World Cup finals in Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday by escorting players as part of the Player Escort Program. The program was jointly organized by fastfood chain McDonald's, soccer world governing body FIFA and UNICEF as part of the Say Yes to Children program.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Press 2 x 30
1. Press 2 x 30 Legislators, editors reject tax on reading material 2. AGAMA 1 x 50 Pressure builds for scrapping of religion ministry 3. HEALTH 4 x 12 Eating vegetables can reduce cancer risk 4. Komnas 24 'Rights body must boost mediation role'
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commercial Court appointed a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close its 73 branches last week following a controversial bankruptcy ruling. AJMI, the local unit of Canada's giant insurer Manulife Financial Corp., is now waiting for the Supreme Court to decide on its appeal over the bankruptcy ruling.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta As part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one of its reporters while reporting the Maspion worker strike in Sidoarjo, East Java. The daily's Deputy Managing Editor, Taufik H.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh refugees demand compensation
Aceh refugees demand compensation Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 1,000 Acehnese refugees staged a protest in front of the North Smatra provincial legislature on Thursday, asking the government to keep its promise to provide them with financial assistance. Arriving in five trucks and dozens of buses, the refugees demanded the immediate distribution of financial compensation so that they could start new lives in other areas.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Kompas' enraged by assault case
'Kompas' enraged by assault case Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one of its reporters while reporting the Maspion worker strike in Sidoarjo, East Java. The daily's Deputy Managing Editor, Taufik H.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta governor must be Betawi
Jakarta governor must be Betawi From Kompas The incumbent governor of Jakarta is not indigenous to Jakarta (Betawi) so it is not advisable for him to run for a second term as governor. For the same reason, the cadres of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the City Council should not support Sutiyoso's reelection. The chance of being the governor of Jakarta must be given to a Betawi representative, one who is indigenous to this city. Look at what Sutiyoso has done.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh refugees ask for compensation
Aceh refugees ask for compensation Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan Some 1,000 Acehnese refugees staged a protest in front of the North Smatra provincial legislature on Thursday, asking the government to keep its promise to provide them with financial assistance. Arriving in five trucks and dozens of buses, the refugees demanded the immediate distribution of financial compensation so that they could start new lives in other areas.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. UPS ( 1 x 35)
1. UPS ( 1 x 35) RI needs efficacious regulations: UPS 2. Fed (1 x 40) Fed maintains rates, seen on hold for months 3. Rich ( 1 x 45) Rich countries to boost debt relief by US$1b JP/16/Rich 4. Suite ( 1 x 40) Oracle offers package for mid-sized businesses
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Traditional art shows enjoy popularity
Traditional art shows enjoy popularity Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta A close observation of traditional art shows and programs on radio and television shows that there have been encouraging developments over the past five years.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
APP plans legal action against creditors
APP plans legal action against creditors Dow Jones, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. said Thursday it will fight a recent petition at the Singapore High Court by two of its creditors to put the company under judicial management while it restructures US$13.4 billion in debt. Deutsche Bank AG, a member of APP's creditor steering committee, and BNP Paribas filed the petition earlier this week to ask the court to appoint an independent manager for the ailing pulp and paper company.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Adios Amigos, starting June 30
Adios Amigos, starting June 30 JAKARTA: PT Setiamandiri Mitratama Tbk. is closing down Amigos Restaurant, or The Green Pub, in the Djakarta Theater building on June 30. Established in 1980 by Kiki Sailan and Ron Mullers, Amigos, which mainly serves Mexican food, has been operating in the city for 22 years. The Djakarta Theater building has been closed while undergoing renovations.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L06
JP/13/L06 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands deported in crackdown
Thousands deported in crackdown MALAYSIA: More than 15,000 illegal immigrants were deported from Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island in three months this year, a police spokesman said on Thursday. A total of 15,852 people, mostly from Indonesia and the Philippines, were sent home between February and May, Sanali Amit told AFP from police headquarters in the state capital Kota Kinabalu. He said 14,236 illegal squatter homes were torn down during the same period.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood canal depends on foreign help
Flood canal depends on foreign help Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The construction of the East Flood Canal might be postponed indefinitely as it is wholly dependent on a loan from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), a group of foreign donors, which includes Canada and other developed countries.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Harun awaits President's OK for governorial bid
Harun awaits President's OK for governorial bid Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With President Megawati Soekarnoputri's approval being the only remaining requirement that Harun Alrasyid has to obtain before he can run for the Jakarta governorship, the incumbent West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) governor expects his candidacy to be confirmed soon.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oracle offers package for mid-sized businesses
Oracle offers package for mid-sized businesses The Jakarta Post, Beijing Oracle Corp. will expand its reach to cover medium-sized business in the Asia-Pacific region by preparing a new package that will enable mid-sized companies to implement key business flows of the Oracle E-Business Suite, such as Customer Orders to Cash Receipt or Purchase Order to Invoice Payment.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Newsmen fight Bustanil's supporters
Newsmen fight Bustanil's supporters Journalists and supporters of the former chief of State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Bustanil Arifin, a suspect in a graft case, were involved in a brawl on Thursday when he accompanied the Jakarta Police to submit his dossier to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR annual session to cost Rp 20b
MPR annual session to cost Rp 20b JAKARTA: This year's annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) scheduled for August, which is expected to approve the final phase of amendments to the 1945 Constitution, will cost around Rp 20 billion, a senior legislator said on Thursday. Alihardi Kiai Demak, a member of the MPR's ad hoc committee, said the huge amount of money would be used to finance the holding of the 12-day annual session.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Right to vote
Right to vote From Koran Tempo The issue of whether military and police personnel have the right to vote during the elections should be tackled wisely. The military and the police themselves are still seeking the best way to act as defenders of the nation according to the People's Consultative Assembly Decree No. VII/MPR/2000. In addition, we have to be aware that our nation is in a transition toward a more democratic and modern Indonesia.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political leaders meet at Cholil's residence
Political leaders meet at Cholil's residence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of political leaders belonging to a loose grouping of Islamic parties, plus some Golkar Party legislators, met at the residence of deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Cholil Bisri on Jl. Kemanggisan Ilir 2B, Slipi, on Thursday evening, with the host denying that the gathering had any political agenda.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BNI plans to issue bonds
BNI plans to issue bonds JAKARTA: State-run PT Bank Negara Indonesia plans to issue bonds later this year to boost its capitalization and make itself more attractive to prospective investors. The bank will issue the bonds in the fourth quarter of the year at the latest, BNI's treasury general manager Sudirman told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
UN to return 16 children to E. Timor
UN to return 16 children to E. Timor Agence France-Presse, Jakarta A group of sixteen East Timorese children who were separated from their parents in the chaos following the August 1999 independence vote will be returned to their parents Friday, a UN refugee agency official said. The 16 are currently in orphanages in Indonesia's South Kalimantan, Central Java and West Timor districts.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt resumes massive toll road projects
Govt resumes massive toll road projects The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the projects were located in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alex Komang makes ideal bandit
Alex Komang makes ideal bandit JAKARTA: There is a suspicion that the appointment of actor Alex Komang for the part of Medasing in Helmy Yahya's new TV drama Anak Perawan di Sarang Penyamun (Virgin in the Bandit's Lair) is not only because of the famed actor's acting talent, but also because of the bandit-like bushy beard and moustache that he sports. "Maybe to the casters I look like the ideal bandit," Alex laughed good humoredly.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Rights body must boost mediation role'
'Rights body must boost mediation role' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former human rights minister Hasballah M. Saad criticized the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for focusing only on investigative activities, saying the commission should develop its role of mediation. Hasballah, a candidate for member of the commission, pledged that he would always maintain his commitment to the advocacy of human rights.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace talks put at risk as violence rages on
Aceh peace talks put at risk as violence rages on Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Activists on Thursday cast doubts over the upcoming Aceh peace talks, as violence continued unabated with neither the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) nor the government willing to back down from preconditions to move into a dialog.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lindskog reserved about Olympic Open prospect
Lindskog reserved about Olympic Open prospect Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reigning golf champion Stephen Atako Linskog appeared reserved about his prospect of defending his title at the upcoming Olympic Open tournament, which will start at the end of next month. "I have not bothered myself with setting a goal. I won't. Enjoy golf. That's it," Linskog, from Sweden, told The Jakarta Post after a press conference here on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP sued by local company
BP sued by local company JAKARTA: A local supplier company sued the British-American petroleum company BP at the South Jakarta District Court for allegedly suspending their contract unlawfully. PT Mestaco Swarnadwipa demanded the court announce that BP was against the law by violating the contract and demanded US$650 million in compensation from BP. PT Mestaco had supplied Halon 1301, the kind of gas used for fire extinguishers, since 1998 to BP.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legal uncertainty plays part in FDI decline: Theo
Legal uncertainty plays part in FDI decline: Theo Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals for the first five months of the year has fallen by almost 60 percent over the same period recorded in 2001, failing to keep up with the recent steady signs of rising investor confidence.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investor condition on sewage objected
Investor condition on sewage objected JAKARTA: Assistant to the city secretary for development affairs, Irzal Jamal, said on Thursday that the development of a sewage management system, scheduled to begin this month, has to be delayed as the Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) has yet to be agreed upon. The administration objected to the condition set by Global Grid, the Australian investor, in the Rp 50 trillion (US$5.75 billion) project.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI needs efficacious regulations: UPS
RI needs efficacious regulations: UPS Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Singapore/Clark Indonesia has the potential to attract more international courier businesses that will eventually boost the country's international trade. However, domestic hurdles remain high. The government, for instance, still imposes numerous complicated duties and taxes. Worse still, it has not successfully reformed its corrupt customs services.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati kills democracy: Experts
Megawati kills democracy: Experts Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political experts criticized chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri dubbing her a "democracy killer" for defying her party's aspirations by supporting the reelection of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. "She has not only reduced (the meaning of democracy), she has even killed democracy," political observer J.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pressure builds for scrapping of religion ministry
Pressure builds for scrapping of religion ministry Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls are mounting for the government to revamp or scrap altogether the Ministry of Religious Affairs following a recent proposal to establish a joint religion office to promote interfaith harmony. Critics say the ministry has strayed from its core mission as a center of ethics and morality, which should take the lead in fostering close relations between followers of different religions.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Quake barely noticed in Jakarta
Quake barely noticed in Jakarta Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale was felt in the capital on Thursday at 12:50 p.m., but there was no reports of casualties or damage. Employees in high-rise buildings could feel the tremor, but most Jakartans were unaware of the earthquake, which lasted less than a minute.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official
Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official Agencies, Zamboanga, Philippines A group of pirates in the southern Philippines is demanding a ransom of 100,000 pesos ($2,000) for three Indonesians kidnapped from a tugboat last week, saying they only want to be reimbursed for cost of the abduction, a military official said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI kids due at World Cup final
RI kids due at World Cup final JAKARTA: Two Indonesian children will take part at the 2002 World Cup finals in Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday by escorting players as part of the Player Escort Program. The program was jointly organized by fastfood chain McDonald's, soccer world governing body FIFA and UNICEF as part of the Say Yes to Children program.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP sued by local company
BP sued by local company JAKARTA: A local supplier company sued the British-American petroleum company BP at the South Jakarta District Court for allegedly suspending their contract unlawfully. PT Mestaco Swarnadwipa demanded the court announce that BP was against the law by violating the contract and demanded US$650 million in compensation from BP. PT Mestaco had supplied Halon 1301, the kind of gas used for fire extinguishers, since 1998 to BP.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maspion returns to six-day working week
Maspion returns to six-day working week Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The management of plastic goods producer PT Maspion eventually heeded to the demands of its employees and scrapped its five-day working week regulation, which had prompted thousands of its workers to go on strike for the past three days.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPU members threaten resignation
KPU members threaten resignation Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta All 11 members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) have threatened to resign en masse if the House of Representatives passes a new election bill that would effectively undermine the commission's independence. Commission deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti warned on Thursday that commission members would resign in protest if the bill, which furnishes the government with control over the commission, were passed.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
East flood canal project depends on CGI loan
East flood canal project depends on CGI loan Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The construction of the East Flood Canal might be postponed indefinitely as it is wholly dependent on a loan from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), a group of foreign donors.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
All KPU members threaten to quit if election bill passed
All KPU members threaten to quit if election bill passed Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 11 members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) have threatened to resign en masse if the House of Representatives passes a new election bill that would effectively undermine the commission's independence.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alex Komang makes ideal bandit
Alex Komang makes ideal bandit JAKARTA: There is a suspicion that the appointment of actor Alex Komang for the part of Medasing in Helmy Yahya's new TV drama Anak Perawan di Sarang Penyamun (Virgin in the Bandit's Lair) is not only because of the famed actor's acting talent, but also because of the bandit-like bushy beard and moustache that he sports. "Maybe to the casters I look like the ideal bandit," Alex laughed good humoredly.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
150 workers suffer food poisoning
150 workers suffer food poisoning JAKARTA: Around 150 workers at the Carrefour hypermarket in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, suffered from food poisoning and were rushed to the Setia Mitra Hospital on Jl. R.S. Fatmawati, South Jakarta, on Thursday. As of Thursday afternoon, at least 27 workers were still hospitalized. Fatimah, 27, one of the workers said she had felt dizzy and nauseous since Wednesday afternoon. She had consumed rice, chicken and fried noodles on Wednesday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt resumes massive toll road projects
Govt resumes massive toll road projects The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday. Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said the projects were located in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPU members threaten resignation
KPU members threaten resignation Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta All 11 members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) have threatened to resign en masse if the House of Representatives passes a new election bill that would effectively undermine the commission's independence. Commission deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti warned on Thursday that commission members would resign in protest if the bill, which furnishes the government with control over the commission, were passed.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nine sportsmen abducted in Aceh
Nine sportsmen abducted in Aceh BANDA ACEH: After participating in the Aceh provincial sports week in Sigli, nine athletes and officials from the Aceh Singkil regency were reportedly abducted by a group of unidentified armed men in Peureulak, East Aceh regency, Antara reported on Thursday. The military operation command spokesman in Lhokseumawe, Maj. Zaenal Mutaqin, confirmed the incident.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Guthrie to sell RI stake
Guthrie to sell RI stake KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. plans to sell a minority stake in Minamas plantations, its Indonesian oil palm operation, to foreign investors. However, Group Chief Executive Abdul Khalid Ibrahim declined to say how much of a stake. Minamas owns 200,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan. Guthrie bought the estates in March 2001 from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility
Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility Edith Hartanto and Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists do not seem to see eye to eye when it comes to assessing the 1999 election but all agree that the upcoming election has to be better. Wandy Tuturoong, Adi Abidin and Roberto Hutabarat of the Asia Foundation said on Wednesday their institution had proof that the election was quite credible. But members of the General Election Commission (KPU) said that it was less so.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blatant mockery of justice
Blatant mockery of justice Our blood pressure had yet to return to normal from the Manulife scandal when we were yet again flabbergasted upon Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's revelation during Wednesday's trial that he had visited his family on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta, once a month, and spent two weeks of every month at home during his almost-one-year on the run. Tommy, who is being charged with the murder of Supreme Court Justice M.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL offers incentives to cargo firms
KL offers incentives to cargo firms KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will extend cash incentives to air cargo operators in yet another attempt to boost business at its main international airport, reports said Thursday.