Archive: 5 June 2002
98 articles found
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidate
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidateAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) named on Tuesday its chairman Tarmidi Suhardjo as its sole gubernatorial candidate, but the choice is still subject to approval...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Man dies in a violent attack
Man dies in a violent attack DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five others were severely injured on Tuesday morning during a violent attack by hundreds of residents of Desa Adat Culik traditional village against the residents of Banjar Kebon in Karangasem, some 80 kilometers...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Keeping feet free of fungal infections
Keeping feet free of fungal infectionsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com After introducing tinea fungal infections last week, this week we will deal with preventive measures you can use to avoid the infection, as well as learning more about fungal nail infections.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
AGO objects to videoconferencing
AGO objects to videoconferencingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court's wish to be the first court in the country to go hi-tech by hearing the testimony of former president BJ Habibie through a videoconference is being challenged by prosecutors, who claim that they do not have...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah falls
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah fallsDow Jones, Singapore Ongoing concerns about the U.S. economy and stock markets pushed the dollar lower against most Asian currencies Tuesday.Only the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah failed to take advantage of the dollar's global weakness.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go home
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go homeYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post KupangThe government has given until Aug. 31 for East Timorese refugees to join government-sponsored repatriation programs, an official says.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
13 'Jakarta News FM' staff resign
13 'Jakarta News FM' staff resign JAKARTA: Thirteen editorial staff members of the Jakarta News FM radio station submitted their resignation on Monday, which was effective June 1, due to "excessive interference from the owner with the radio's editorial board".
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Keeping feet free of fungal infections
Keeping feet free of fungal infectionsDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com After introducing tinea fungal infections last week, this week we will deal with preventive measures you can use to avoid the infection, as well as learning more about fungal nail infections.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Direct election of community unit chief
Direct election of community unit chief On Sunday June 2, 2002, residents belonging to community unit No. 02, Ulujami subdistrict, South Jakarta, participated in a direct, general, free and confidential election of their community unit chief.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tiger team won two golds while their fellow Indonesians grouped in the Buffalo team took one on the opening day of the Indonesia Open karate tournament at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium in Jakarta on...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until June 15. Films* French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:15 p.m., on June 7 - 9.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
ASEAN wants more money from North
ASEAN wants more money from NorthFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for developed countries to fulfill their commitments to support developing countries in implementing sustainable development.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Legislators or politicians?
Legislators or politicians? The petition calling for an inquiry into President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend the birth of East Timor last month is another grim illustration of how most of our elected representatives need to elevate themselves from being a bunch of opportunistic...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Bus accident kills one
Bus accident kills one BOGOR: A Merdeka bus plying the Ciamis-Lebak Bulus route drove off a 10-meter slope at Sampay village, Cisarua subdistrict in Bogor on Monday afternoon.A man, 34-year-old Supardi, was killed instantly while 39 passengers suffered injuries.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Global terror and security in the region
Global terror and security in the regionPaul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States Last September, terrorists struck America's shores. But terrorism is no stranger to Asia. I still recall my own experience 16 years ago this month when a terrorist bomb, launched by an improvised...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
B. Herry-Priyono
B. Herry-Priyono Researcher Alumnus, London School of Economics 2. Didy -- What can the forestry help in sustaining development? 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni The case for sustainable forests Sustainable forests need to be locally managed Didy Wurjanto Bureau of Planning and Finance Ministry of Forestry...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 4
Rupiah Rates June 4 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 4. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,960.00 7,960.00 8,502.00 8,418.00 Australian dollar 1 5,140.35 4,562.67 4,877.60 4,825.20 Brunei dollar 1 5,023.83 4,460.63 4,767.03 4,717.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Opposition seeks graft probe
Opposition seeks graft probe MALAYSIA: An opposition leader called on Tuesday for a police investigation into claims that Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik had allegedly obstructed a graft probe.Democratic Action Party (DAP) president Lim Kit Siang said the case against Ling, who heads the...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Victims of violence call for rule of law
Victims of violence call for rule of law JAKARTA: People who fell victim to the bloody incident on July 27, 1996, when the head office of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) was taken over by a government- backed splinter group, demanded the ruling PDI Perjuangan show a...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Some delegates use private jets
Some delegates use private jets Not all delegates for the current UN meeting on sustainable development in Bali utilized scheduled commercial flights to get to Bali, as some chose to fly in their own private jets.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
JP;TNT;
JP;TNT; ANPAi..r.. UN-Forest-environment Indonesia's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction JP/8/FORESTRI's rich tropical forests on brink of extinctionTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
PrepCom boycotters hit the street
PrepCom boycotters hit the street A policeman (above) stands guard as a Greenpeace activist displays a poster during a rally in front of the Bali International Convention Center.Greenpeace is promoting the slogan "Reclaim the earth" at their rallies in Bali, while other non-governmental...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Students protest governorship candidates from military background
Students protest governorship candidates from military backgroundJupriadi The Jakarta Post MakassarDozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have a military...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
House agrees on 2000 budget figures
House agrees on 2000 budget figures JAKARTA: All nine factions of the House of Representatives unanimously approved on Tuesday the government-proposed final figures for the 2000 state budget. In its draft, the government revealed a deficit of Rp 16.13 trillion (about US$1.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RIThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Medan folks in North Sumatra have taken great delight in consuming various kinds of Chinese tea, as indicated by the presence of at least five Chinese-style tea houses that help drinkers appreciate the origins of this...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL to start whipping illegals soon
KL to start whipping illegals soon PHILIPPINES: Malaysia warned on Tuesday it would begin whipping illegal immigrants in about three months following amendments to the country's immigration laws.Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Taufik Mohamed Noor stressed that Filipinos who comprise a big...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidenceFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe people have struggled for four years in search of a democratic state mechanism. The fall of the New Order regime, it turns out, has not also meant the end to authoritarianism in this country.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
A cleric with political bent
A cleric with political bentMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for anyone as it can bolster one's esteem.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific regionJusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta The impact of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talksThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa have been appointed to mediate negotiations on an action plan aimed at balancing global economic development with the environment, in an effort to break the apparent deadlock three days...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI sailors stranded in Kenya
RI sailors stranded in Kenya JAKARTA: As many as 26 Indonesian sailors have been left stranded for eight months at Kilindini port near the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, Indonesian Marine Watch (IMW) reported.IMW spokesman Gabriel D.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 79,000 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Corporate accountability requires global watchdog
Corporate accountability requires global watchdogThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Reckless multinational companies cause havoc to the environment and victims are unable to hold them responsible, according to a Greenpeace report calling for a global body to monitor corporate accountability and...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five
DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five others were severely injured on Tuesday morning during a violent attack by hundreds of residents of Desa Adat Culik traditional village against the residents of Banjar Kebon in Karangasem, some 80 kilometers northeast of here, a report...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Massive investment required for clean water supply in W. Jakarta
Massive investment required for clean water supply in W. Jakarta 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Medan loses its historical buildings
Medan loses its historical buildings MEDAN, North Sumatra: The capital of North Sumatra, Medan, will soon lose its rich legacy of historical buildings because they are being demolished at an alarming rate, say non- governmental organizations (NGOs).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon
Labor extortion remains unresolved soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to take charge of transporting of overseas workers home upon their arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and will no longer use the special lounge at the terminal as a transit point.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
35,663 families without bathrooms
35,663 families without bathrooms TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal resettlement and regional infrastructure agency disclosed on Tuesday that 35,663 families living in 20 slums across the municipality relieve themselves on open land as they do not have bathrooms.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Intro
Intro World Environment Day, commemorated each year on June 5, is one of the principle vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI's forests on brink of extinction
RI's forests on brink of extinctionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush tropical forests, home to thousands of plant and animal species.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the initial Southwest Pacific talks in Bali, which will open on Saturday with a meeting of senior officials.The foreign ministry announced in its press release that Director General for Asia-Pacific and Africa Makarim Wibisono will...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than researchA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali International scientists lashed out on Tuesday at governments around the world for their lack of commitment to supporting science and technology programs for sustainable development.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
The case for sustainable forests
The case for sustainable forestsDidy Wurjanto, Bureau of Planning and Finance , Ministry of Forestry ,Jakarta, dwu112001@yahoo.com Sustainable development is a process of meeting the continuing needs of people while protecting and enhancing the resource base on which the entire production of goods...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Mining operations put environment at risk
Mining operations put environment at riskA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali It was a superb day for the fishermen out in Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi. However, when they came ashore on that day in mid-1996, they were surprised by an odd scene: hundreds of fish floating dead along the...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
1. Nego ---- 2x19
1. Nego ---- 2x19 RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks 2. Logging --- 1x24 Neighbors mute on illegal logs 3. Annan ---- 1x27 'Planet still in need of intensive care' 4. Asean ---- 1x28 ASEAN wants more money from North =========== 5. Heads 6. Cap
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
;JP;NFK;
;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. Kholilbisri-People-Interview Muslim cleric with political talent JP/20/CHOLILMuslim cleric with political talent Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaTo many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtorsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is urging the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to help thousands of people who received loans from banks that were subsequently shut down by the government...
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday
New TNI chief to be installed on FridayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The uncertain future of former Army chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto may well be short-lived as President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to install him as the new Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander on Friday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
National Police to restore deputy chief post
National Police to restore deputy chief postYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Restoring the controversial deputy chief post is among the significant changes in the National Police organizational structure, to be submitted to the State Ministry for Administrative Reform for approval.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI
KL businesses urged to invest more in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due to...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: AmienKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest constitutional amendment process...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directiveAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso looked surprised on Tuesday upon learning that the West Jakarta mayor had instructed students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays, saying he would ask the mayor to explain the controversial...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
New Army chief vows to uphold national unity
New Army chief vows to uphold national unityAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri installed on Tuesday Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu as the new Army Chief of Staff, who vowed to stay away from politics and to maintain national unity at all...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
JP/1/RYAMIZARD
JP/1/RYAMIZARDBOX:A brief on RyamizardRyamizard Ryacudu, a 1974 Armed Forces Academy graduate, was born 52 years ago in Palembang, South Sumatra, and is married to Nora, a daughter of former vice president Try Sutrisno.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
IMF urged to testify in favor of Pertamina at U.S. courts
IMF urged to testify in favor of Pertamina at U.S. courtsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and legislators urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday to testify at the U.S courts in favor of Indonesia in a legal dispute between state oil and gas firm Pertamina and U.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
A brief on Ryamizard
A brief on Ryamizard Ryamizard Ryacudu, a 1974 Armed Forces Academy graduate, was born 52 years ago in Palembang, South Sumatra, and is married to Nora, a daughter of former vice president Try Sutrisno.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Toba Pulp to boost community program
Toba Pulp to boost community programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pulp and paper company PT Toba Pulp Lestari pledged to boost its spending on community development to help improve the welfare of local villagers, particularly those living near its pulp mill.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Legal action against officials a deterrent
Legal action against officials a deterrent Some of us would show concern if former Jakarta Police chief General Sofjan Jacoeb was truly involved in the smuggling of Mercedes Benz cars. Why are we concerned about it? Because we have empathy with whomsoever is implicated in a case, found guilty and...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Court rejects refugees demands of Rp 1t in Timor damages
Court rejects refugees demands of Rp 1t in Timor damagesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday the request by a group of East Timorese refugees demanding former president BJ Habibie to pay Rp 1 trillion (US$115.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
East Timor in 'The Boston Globe'
East Timor in 'The Boston Globe' Responding to Prof. Jeffrey A. Winters' article as published in The Jakarta Post of May 27 and May 28, in which it is mentioned that according to The Boston Globe more than 200,000 East Timorese had been killed during the Indonesian occupation, I would like to get...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Indonesia off
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event Musthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Tiger team won two golds while their fellow Indonesians grouped in the Buffalo team took one on the opening day of the Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Thai police undereducated, corrupt
Thai police undereducated, corrupt THAILAND: Police chief agreed on Tuesday with international findings that his force was undereducated, underpaid and corrupt.Gen. Sant Sarutanond told reporters Sunday's report released by the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) which said Thailand's...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Rulling party hesitant to investigate Akbar
Rulling party hesitant to investigate AkbarAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) stood behind its decision to postpone the establishment of a House of Representatives special committee to investigate House Speaker Akbar...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Regent hotel to resume opreation in August
Regent hotel to resume opreation in August The Regent hotel is among the few businesses whose doors are still closed four months after the devastating floods that paralyzed the city earlier this year.The hotel plans to resume business in August.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
'Education is very expensive'
'Education is very expensive' Education is essential for the young throughout the world. However, not every child gets the education he or she deserves due to the expense of tuition. Some parents shared their concerns with The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Lee blasted as 'paranoid' over remarks on hard-liners
Lee blasted as 'paranoid' over remarks on hard-linersMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim scholars here blasted as paranoid on Tuesday Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew for his remarks that Muslim hard- liners were plotting to overthrow President Megawati Soekarnoputri's...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Foot massage available for delegates
Foot massage available for delegates All the walking around between the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), the Grand Hyatt hotel and the Amphitheater (Candra Loka) at the Nusa Dua area can be tough on the feet as one participant of the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF), Ina, realized.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
E. Timorese refugees given new deadline to go home
E. Timorese refugees given new deadline to go homeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The government has given until Aug. 31 for East Timorese refugees to join government-sponsored repatriation programs, an official says.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Neighbors mute on illegal logs
Neighbors mute on illegal logsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesian efforts to curb the export of illegal logs met with opposition on Tuesday as several countries suspected of purchasing the timber were unwilling to raise the issue at the current UN meeting in Bali.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
20 smuggled seized in W. Java
20 smuggled seized in W. JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java Police said on Tuesday that they had seized 20 luxury cars, including one belonging to artist Lia Waroka, which were smuggled into the country.Sr. Comr.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Develpment expo opens
Develpment expo opens Vendors tidy up the batik exhibits at the Bhisma Cakti stand at the World Sustainable Development Expo 2002 at the Nusa Dua complex. The exhibition, opened on Tuesday, will run through Friday, June 7, when the ministerial meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Keycorp wins BNI contract
Keycorp wins BNI contract SYDNEY: Keycorp Ltd., an Australian smart card company, said Tuesday it has won a contract to supply 800 electronic payment terminals to Bank Negara Indonesia.The contract is with Indonesian distributor PT. IndoArtha CiptaLestari, known as PT.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Interpellation rights
Interpellation rights An interpellation proposal submitted by members of the House of Representatives (DPR) over President Megawati's policy to attend East Timor's independence inaugural ceremony on May 20 is at present a hot issue in the House.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual Session
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual SessionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest constitutional amendment...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Headings
Headings1. Demo: 10 x 4 linesStudents protest gubernatorial candidates with forces background2. Box: 27 x 1 line20 smuggled cars seized in West Java 3. Refugee: 22 x 2 linesNew deadline set for East Timorese refugees to go home
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
checked by Melinda
checked by Melinda FOR COUNTRY Profile Swede Broader and deeper relations To coincide with the Swedish National Day today, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Harald Sandberg, who has been on assignment here for four years, shares his views on many things, including bilateral ties between...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
JSX ends down on telecoms fall
JSX ends down on telecoms fallDow Jones, Jakarta JAKARTA: Indonesian shares ended lower Tuesday, with telecommunications blue chips weighed down by sharp falls on Wall Street Monday and losses across the region, dealers said.The JSX Composite Index ended down 0.9 percent, or 4.935 points, at 518.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Students say no to ex-military candidates
Students say no to ex-military candidatesJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Dozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have a military background, a report...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Political moves at DPR unpopular
Political moves at DPR unpopularKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaA recent move by legislators to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri to explain her recent visit to the newly declared country of East Timor met with strong opposition from fellow lawmakers on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Police seize 20 smuggled cars in West Java
Police seize 20 smuggled cars in West JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java Police said on Tuesday that they had seized 20 luxury cars, including one belonging to artist Lia Waroka, which were smuggled into the country.Sr. Comr.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Taufik holds 'private meeting' with Gus Dur
Taufik holds 'private meeting' with Gus DurMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas met former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Nahdlatul Ulama Muslim organization, which Gus Dur once led.
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Amien pours cold water on move to summon Mega
Amien pours cold water on move to summon MegaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta A recent move by legislators to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri to explain her recent visit to the newly declared country of East Timor met with strong opposition from fellow lawmakers on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Paul Wolfowitz
Paul Wolfowitz Deputy Secretary of Defense United States 2. Jusuf2 -- The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region 1 X 54 36pt BodoniImpact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region Impact of Sept.