Archive: 4 June 2002
106 articles found
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Mallaby's death explained
Mallaby's death explained The city profile of Surabaya (The Jakarta Post, May 31) raises once again the question of the death of Brigadier A. Mallaby, British commanding officer there on Oct. 30, 1945. This is a perennial controversy.A British researcher, J. G. A.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Yamisa 'not welcome' in South Sulawesi
Yamisa 'not welcome' in South SulawesiJupriadi The Jakarta Post MakassarThe South Sulawesi administration has banned an Islamic foundation from operating in the province.Governor H.Z.B. Palaguna has issued an order to all regents and mayors in the province not to recognize the Foundation for...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Ex-cooperative head gets sentence
Ex-cooperative head gets sentence TANGERANG: The Tangerang District court sentenced the former head of PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes Industry (PT HASI)'s employee cooperative to five years in prison for embezzling Rp 668 million (US$77,675) of the cooperatives' money between 2000 and 2001.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Toward a Bali Commitment?
Toward a Bali Commitment? Negotiations have been going on for more than a week at Nusa Dua, Bali, but delegates are still undecided on the formulation of what is known as the Bali Commitment, which is expected to be signed by heads of state at the upcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development in...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
IBRA optimistic on loan asset sales
IBRA optimistic on loan asset salesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expressed optimism it would be able to get a relatively good price for the huge bank loan assets that it's trying to sell, saying that it would not accept low bids.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Rich states 'must change consumption patterns'
Rich states 'must change consumption patterns'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Consumer International (CI), fighting for consumers' rights worldwide, warned on Monday that the current consumption patterns of northern hemisphere countries were not sustainable for the earth's...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Gender confusion in BICC toilets
Gender confusion in BICC toilets Although the UN meeting in Bali has proceeded for more than one week, many delegates are still confused as they attempt to enter the restrooms at the Bali International Convention Center.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Managing terrorism: An Indonesian perspective
Managing terrorism: An Indonesian perspectiveMatori Abdul Djalil, Minister of Defense, Jakarta We all share the conviction that terrorists and terrosim are a threat to humanity and civilization. We also share the belief and commitment that such evil acts by evil people should never be condoned, let...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Man gets four years in drug case
Man gets four years in drug case PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: A 40-year-old welder in the town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan, was sentenced on Monday to four years in prison for the possession of 10 ecstasy pills.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Tax deduction for paying alms
Tax deduction for paying alms BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A 1999 Indonesian law on setting off religious alms against income tax -- specifically in the case of individual taxpayers -- comes into effect in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province this June.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Customs sued in Cirebon
Customs sued in Cirebon CIREBON, West Java: The Cirebon branch of sea freight forwarder PT Djakarta Lloyd has recently sued a number of officials from the Customs and Excise Service, including its director Permana Agung, for allegedly inflicting material and non-material losses on the company,...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Make our small space a better place to live
Make our small space a better place to liveYanuar Nugroho, Researcher & General Secretary, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Welcome to the world of the multinational corporation (MNC).
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Welcome investors
Welcome investors This week, Jakarta will be busy hosting a meeting between Indonesian and Malaysian businessmen. Seventy businessmen will not only visit the country but also look into business opportunities that could be explored together.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Four killed in further Aceh violence
Four killed in further Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four people, including one alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel, were killed in the latest round of violence in Aceh over the weekend, official and residents said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Energy for sustainable development
Energy for sustainable developmentAgus P. Sari, Executive director of Pelangi, An environment research institute, Based in Jakarta Energy is crucial to sustainable development. Providing energy allows people to prosper and be productive.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
'Corruption sustained by political ties'
'Corruption sustained by political ties'Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the judiciary and...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Residents complain of ID fees
Residents complain of ID fees TANGERANG: Residents of Cipondoh subdistrict are complaining that the local subdistrict office is illegally charging them Rp 6,000 (US cents 70) when they apply for identity cards.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Cholil to be sworn in June 5
Cholil to be sworn in June 5 JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais said on Monday the Assembly would swear in Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri on June 5 as one of seven deputy speakers, replacing Matori Abdul Djalil.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Corruption fueled by ties with political leaders
Corruption fueled by ties with political leadersYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Nominees for Governor
Nominees for GovernorFrom Warta KotaNine people have nominated themselves or have applied to be a gubernatorial candidate. They come from different circles with different backgrounds. Some of them have vigorously lobbied in order to be named as a candidate.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Foreign karatekas cancel RI trip
Foreign karatekas cancel RI trip JAKARTA: Jordan and Uzbekistan have canceled plans to participate in the Indonesia Open karate tournament, which begins on Tuesday at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium."The Jordan team did not give us an explanation for its cancellation.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
SE Asian countries must secure borders: U.S.
SE Asian countries must secure borders: U.S.Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur The United States wants to help Southeast Asian countries boost border security to block terrorists from sheltering in the region, a U.S. State Department official said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Thousands may lose jobs in N. Sumatra
Thousands may lose jobs in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Some 12,000 cold storage workers in North Sumatra could lose their jobs because of a decree by the Ministry of Industry and Trade allowing the direct export of fresh shrimp, according to a local legislator.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Photo capion
Photo capionPhoto: WaterJP/Murdani UsmanA WATERY DEBATE: South African Minister for Water Affairs and Forestry Ronnie Kasrils (right) speaks to reporters during a press briefing on water issues at the Bali International Convention Center.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
RI's endangered species close to extinction: WWF
RI's endangered species close to extinction: WWFA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali An international non-governmental organization (NGO) warned on Monday that endangered species in Indonesia were close to extinction due to poaching and the outlawed animal trade.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PTMSI to send players to China
PTMSI to send players to China JAKARTA: The Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) will send eight players to China for a nine-month training camp, new association chairman Taher said on Monday."They will be competing during the camp in China," Taher said after being installed as the PTMSI...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Retired officers sue Da'i, Megaawati
Retired officers sue Da'i, Megaawati JAKARTA (JP): A group of retired senior police officers have filed lawsuits with the State Administrative Court against President Megawati Soekarnoputri and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar over what they say was their forced early retirement.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Pertamina blames IMF for Karaha Bodas case
Pertamina blames IMF for Karaha Bodas caseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday of washing its hands in the legal dispute between Pertamina and independent power producer (IPP) Karaha Bodas Co.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Sanitation agency head admits to irregularities
Sanitation agency head admits to irregularitiesBambang Nurbianto and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The alleged corruption scandal in the City Sanitation Agency showed a fresh development on Monday when the agency's head Slamet Limbong admitted that there had been irregularities in the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Expert witnesses say Akbar not quilty
Expert witnesses say Akbar not quiltyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts called on to testify for corruption defendant Akbar Tandjung told the court here on Monday that the former minister/state secretary could not be tried as the case had not resulted in losses to the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia mulls leasing islands for tourism
Indonesia mulls leasing islands for tourismFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government is considering leasing a number of small islands to individual and corporate investors for resort development in a bid to boost tourism.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
BPS says inflation on a declining trend
BPS says inflation on a declining trendDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Monday that inflation in May was up 0.8 percent from the previous month's level, but year-on-year inflation showed a declining trend.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
AGO to question Boediono as BI loan abuse
AGO to question Boediono as BI loan abuseTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors are set to summon Minister of Finance Boediono in connection with the Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) scandal.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
1. IPF ---- 2x19
1. IPF ---- 2x19 NGOs warn delegates not to rush for Bali Commitment 2. Water --- 1x24 Water issue remains unresolved 3. WWF ----- 1x34 RI's endangered species close to extinction: WWF 4. WBank --- 1x34 WB seeks partners in Bali for 'mission impossible' =========== 5. Heads 6. Caps 7. Sidelines
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The International Court of Justice in The Hague would begin hearing arguments from Malaysia and Indonesia over a territorial claim on Monday, said Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
AGO to propose deputy candidates
AGO to propose deputy candidates JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman will propose to President Megawati Soekarnoputri three candidates for the post left vacant by Vice Attorney General Soeparman, who is retiring.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Around 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
WB seeks partners in Bali for 'mission impossible'
WB seeks partners in Bali for 'mission impossible'Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali At the heart of sustainable development lies the fight against poverty. It is a daunting job, but under the drive for sustainable development the World Bank hopes global institutions will come...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Teacher dies while preparing school test
Teacher dies while preparing school testMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaA 50-year-old teacher in the West Java capital of Bandung was found dead on Monday with his corpse already partially decomposed at Cikutra elementary school.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Delegates warned not to rush for commitment
Delegates warned not to rush for commitmentTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) gathered in Bali called on government delegates on Monday to refrain from agreeing on a negotiated action plan due to limited time.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
1. JAKART: 1 line, 25 counts
1. JAKART: 1 line, 25 counts JakArt brings arts closer to the public 2. GERMAN: 1 line, 40 counts German book illustrations, art for art's sake
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
AGO to propose deputy candidates
AGO to propose deputy candidates JAKARTA: Attorney General M.A. Rachman will propose to President Megawati Soekarnoputri three candidates for the post left vacant by Vice Attorney General Soeparman, who is retiring.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Ryamizard to get new job, Endriartono to wait
Ryamizard to get new job, Endriartono to waitTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The appointment of Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu as the new Army chief has wrapped up a key reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The International Court of Justice in The Hague would begin hearing arguments from Malaysia and Indonesia over a territorial claim on Monday, said Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Grants and debt swaps should be explored in Bali Summit
Grants and debt swaps should be explored in Bali SummitBahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesia Reform, Lecturer, University of Pancasila, Jakarta, bahtiararif@yahoo.com The preparatory meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development is currently taking place in Bali.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia, Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workers
Indonesia, Malaysia to revise MoU on migrant workersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi arrived here for a three-day visit, during which he will talk with Indonesian government officials on labor issues.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
JakArt brings arts closer to the public
JakArt brings arts closer to the publicMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from past criticism, this year's month-long international arts festival JakArt@2002, which opened last week, has pledged as much public participation as possible to make the arts more enjoyable for the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court
Malaysia hopes to win as row with Indonesia goes to court Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The International Court of Justice in The Hague would begin hearing arguments from Malaysia and Indonesia over a territorial claim on Monday, said Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Ficorinvest directors changed with BLBI graft
Ficorinvest directors changed with BLBI graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another corruption trial related to the alleged misappropriation of the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support Fund (BLBI) began Monday at the South Jakarta District Court with two defendants from the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
HK bank eyes stake in RI bank
HK bank eyes stake in RI bank HONG KONG: Hong Kong's mid-sized Bank of East Asia Ltd. has applied to increase its stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Daiwa Perdania, as part of its expansion plans, a spokeswoman said Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Interpreters for NGOs
Interpreters for NGOs There were no more language problems for the participants of the international non-governmental organizations' (NGOs) and major groups' discussions and workshop at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Monday as a group of multi-lingual interpreters arrived.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak
Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Prosecutors are set to summon Minister of Finance Boediono in connection with the Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) scandal.The first hints emerged from the Attorney General's Office here on Monday that Boediono would be summoned as a witness...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
W. Jakarta Mayoralty does U-turn on Muslim attire
W. Jakarta Mayoralty does U-turn on Muslim attireAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strong criticism from the public, particularly legal experts, has changed the West Jakarta Mayoralty's stance on its own instruction obliging students in public and private schools to wear Muslim attire on...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Four killed in further Aceh violence
Four killed in further Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least four people, including one alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel, were killed in the latest round of violence in Aceh over the weekend, official and residents said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Two alleged extortionists killed
Two alleged extortionists killed PEKANBARU, Riau: At least two people accused of extorting money from transmigrants in the town of Rokan Hilir, Riau, were mobbed to death by local residents, officials said on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
PTMSI to send players to China
PTMSI to send players to ChinaJAKARTA: The Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) will send eight players to China for a nine-month training camp, new association chairman Taher said on Monday."They will be competing during the camp in China," Taher said after being installed as the PTMSI...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Magazine chief editor jailed for copyright violation
Magazine chief editor jailed for copyright violationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a monthly magazine's chief editor on Monday to one year in jail for illegally publishing a number of racy photographs featuring Ratna Sari Dewi, one of...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Headings
Headings1. Yamisa: 10 x 4 linesYamisa foundation 'not welcome' in S. Sulawesi 2. Kodam: 22 x 2 linesTNI's new command center makes E. Timor nervous 3. Demo: 24 x 2 linesJournalists, NGOs demand action against councillor 4. Guru: 27 x 1 lineTeacher dies as he drafts school test
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
'Surabaya Post' employees stage demo
'Surabaya Post' employees stage demo SURABAYA: Dozens of journalists and workers from the closed Surabaya Post daily protested in front of the East Java legislative council on Monday, demanding that management hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting to decide their fate.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Yamisa foundation 'not welcome' in S. Sulawesi
Yamisa foundation 'not welcome' in S. SulawesiJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The South Sulawesi administration has banned an Islamic foundation from operating in the province.Governor H.Z.B. Palaguna has issued an order to all regents and mayors in the province not to recognize the Foundation...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
German book illustrations, art for art's sake
German book illustrations, art for art's sakeChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There is a difference between book illustrations that just supplement a text, and those that complete a text. The illustrations of Berliner Handpresse (Berlin Handpress) belong definitely to the second category:...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Corruption fueled by ties with political leaders
Corruption fueled by ties with political leadersYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto
Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto The South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office plans to request that a medical check on former president Soeharto be performed following reports that he appeared healthy when attending the wedding reception of his granddaughter Danti Rukmana less than two weeks...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
VoIP operators forced to tie up
VoIP operators forced to tie upRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pushing 12 unlicensed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators to set up a joint-operation scheme with two operators, PT Gaharu Sejahtera and PT Atlassat Solusindo, said Directorate General of Post and...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post BandarlampungAround 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for his...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Bylaw on private markets to be enforced
Bylaw on private markets to be enforcedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
IPF security protests
IPF security protests The IPF's internal security officers staged a protest here on Monday by sealing off the Indigenous Peoples Forum (IPF) secretariat to voice their disappointment over what they claimed as improper treatment from the IPF organizing committee.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Unit chief resigns under pressure
Unit chief resigns under pressureLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As residents of West Kelapa Gading and the developer of a sports mall in the area continue to squabble, the subdistrict's chief of community unit 6, Yacob F. Mulya, has resigned and been replaced by Harry A.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
RI insists talks on Bali Commitment end here
RI insists talks on Bali Commitment end hereBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, BaliIndonesia has demanded that delegates conclude within this week talks on the Bali Commitment, which promises more international aid to alleviate poverty and preserve nature, as a near deadlock has triggered...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Subsidy for essential supplies
Subsidy for essential supplies PUNCAK JAYA, Papua:Residents of Mulia in the isolated Puncak Jaya regency in Papua are due to receive subsidies from the Puncak Jaya administration for the transportation of basic food supplies, a report said.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Fight poverty, terrorism will stop, NGOs tell U.S.
Fight poverty, terrorism will stop, NGOs tell U.S.Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lodged strong criticism against the United States following its claim that its war against global terrorism "can do...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
'Practice of religion is an individual right'
'Practice of religion is an individual right' The West Jakarta mayor's decision to require public school students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays and religious days has created a storm of controversy. The Jakarta Post interview members of the public to get their views on this controversial issue.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Dance - Tarling, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 8. * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Raja Gempol, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Mahathir warns of 'anarchic' market
Mahathir warns of 'anarchic' marketAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned Monday that free capital flow would lead to an "anarchic" globalized market and called for all countries to be allowed to impose their own forms of control.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia argues with Malaysia for islands
Indonesia argues with Malaysia for islandsAgence France-Presse, The Hague Indonesia began it opening remarks on Monday at the International Court of Justice to assert its right to two tiny, resource-rich islands over competing claims by Malaysia.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
House told to concentrate on legislation agenda
House told to concentrate on legislation agendaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers are calling on legislators to abandon their penchant for political maneuvering, otherwise time will run out on the deliberation of 22 bills due to be approved in three months.J.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Wanted: Improved service from police
Wanted: Improved service from police The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are improving the quality of its service to the public in stages. One manifestation of this is by making available a sufficient number of patrol cars in all parts of Greater Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 3.
Rupiah Rates June 3. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,099.00 8,099.00 8,642.00 8,556.00 Australian dollar 1 5,158.22 4,587.27 4,899.15 4,846.12 Brunei dollar 1 5,084.66 4,523.32 4,829.28 4,778.55 Canadian dollar 1 5,924.60 5,270.04 5,627.03 5,567.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia wants Bali Commitment talks to end here
Indonesia wants Bali Commitment talks to end hereBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia has demanded that delegates conclude within this week talks on the Bali Commitment, which promises more international aid to alleviate poverty and preserve nature, as a near deadlock has...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Cleaning up Code River for ecotourism
Cleaning up Code River for ecotourismRidlo Aryanto,The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Riding the rough currents of a river that meanders over mountains and through forests has become common for the more adventurous among us, but rafting along a river that runs through the middle of a city is quite a...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Toward a Bali Commitment?
Toward a Bali Commitment? Negotiations have been going on for more than a week at Nusa Dua, Bali, but delegates are still undecided on the formulation of what is known as the Bali Commitment, which is expected to be signed by heads of states at the upcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
2. IBRA 1 X 40
2. IBRA 1 X 40 IBRA optimistic on loan asset sales 3. VOIP 1 X 30 VoIP operators forced to tie up 4. Steel 4 X 10 WTO launches probe into U.S. steel tariffs
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Artists, poet enliven people's forum
Artists, poet enliven people's forum The Indonesian People's Forum (IPF), a fringe event of the United Nations preparatory committee meeting on sustainable development, is enlivened with performances by noted artists Reza (photo right, standing) and Masaki Ueda (seated) of Japan and veteran poet W.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Awair extends shutdown
Awair extends shutdown JAKARTA: A private domestic Indonesian airline has extended its shutdown for at least three more months after suspending flights in March due to fierce competition, a spokesman said Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
TNI's new command center in Atambua makes E. Timor nervous
TNI's new command center in Atambua makes E. Timor nervous Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post KupangThe Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters has yet to consider transferring the headquarters of the Udayana Regional Military Command from Denpasar, Bali, to the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang,...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Rupiah hits nine-month high
Rupiah hits nine-month highAlan Yonan, Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar advanced against most Asian currencies, drawing support from its stable performance against the yen and euro.The dollar's only real challenge came from the Indonesian rupiah, which strengthened to a fresh nine-month high as...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
2. Jusuf -- The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the
2. Jusuf -- The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member. Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta3.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
TNI's new command center makes E. Timor nervous
TNI's new command center makes E. Timor nervousYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters has yet to consider transferring the headquarters of the Udayana Regional Military Command from Denpasar, Bali, to the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang, Udayana...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Team to probe Kupang election
Team to probe Kupang election KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A team set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs will investigate allegations of money politics in the mayoral election in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, a local official said on Monday."The team will arrive in Kupang this week.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
JP/4/TNI
JP/4/TNITiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta The appointment of Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu as the new Army chief has wrapped up a key reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Teacher dies as he drafts school test
Teacher dies as he drafts school testMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 50-year-old teacher in the West Java capital of Bandung was found dead on Monday with his corpse already partially decomposed at Cikutra elementary school.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a monthly magazine's chief editor on Monday to one year in jail for illegally publishing a number of racy photographs featuring Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Soekarno's wives.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Water issue remains unresolved
Water issue remains unresolvedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The United Nations meeting on sustainable development in Bali now has another stumbling block to clear as the debate on water issues remained unresolved during the senior officials meeting.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post BandarlampungAround 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for his...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Danny, Hamdani draw in third round
Danny, Hamdani draw in third roundMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto and FIDE Master (FM) Hamdani Rudin settled for a draw in the third round of the Hamzah Haz Cup open chess tournament here on Monday.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Yanuar Nugroho
Yanuar Nugroho Researcher & General Secretary Uni Sosial Demokrat Jakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2. Bahtiar -- Who gains from the sustainable development agenda? 2 x 32 48 pt Bodoni The sustainable development agenda: Who really stands to gain from it? or Grants and debt swaps should be explored in...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
City to have emergency center
City to have emergency center JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has proposed the establishment of an emergency center to provide help for people with various problems at the City Revenue Agency building."I'm very impressed with the idea of an emergency center.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
1. Bodas (3x18)
1. Bodas (3x18) Pertamina blames IMF for Karaha Bodas dispute 2. Tour (2x18) RI mulls leasing islands for tourism 3. BPS (2x20) BPS says inflation now declining
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region
Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific regionJusuf Wanandi, Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region can be discussed within the context of the new global strategic development and how this will unfold...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: Academics
National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: AcademicsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Academics urged the government on Monday to reform the National Accreditation Body (BAN) in a bid to maintain the quality of university graduates and to prevent the rampant practice of selling...