Archive: 5 June 2002
98 articles found
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidate
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidate Ahmad 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 from the party's central board. "We proposed Tarmidi today to the party's central board.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 northeast of here, a report said. The attackers also burned down at least 30 houses and two motorcycles belonging to Banjar Kebon residents.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Keeping feet free of fungal infections
Keeping feet free of fungal infections Donya 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. How to prevent tinea infection? Keeping your skin clean and dry is your best defense.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO objects to videoconferencing
AGO objects to videoconferencing The 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 enough funds.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah falls
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah falls Dow 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. Most other regional currencies continued to trade at multi- month highs, with the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar posting their best performances in 17 months and one year respectively.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go home
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go home Yemris 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, 00:00 WIB
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". "We resigned because we couldn't tolerate the owner's intervention with the management any longer," said Ratna Sarumpaet, who is one of the 13 who resigned.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Keeping feet free of fungal infections
Keeping feet free of fungal infections Donya 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. How to prevent tinea infection? Keeping your skin clean and dry is your best defense.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The winner was Syahroni, who collected more votes than the other four candidates. Prior to this election, the candidates were required to describe their vision and mission to the residents.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event Musthofid, 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 Tuesday. The Indonesian trio of Aswan Ali, Elias Tende and Wahyu Widayat outplayed their Myanmarese opponents, winning 5-0 in the final of the men's team kata.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * 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. * World Cup on big screen (live), at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until June 31. * Short Films, CCCL - French Cultural Center, 6 p.m., June 28. * British Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN wants more money from North
ASEAN wants more money from North Fabiola 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. The joint statement by ASEAN environment ministers on Tuesday expressed concerned that promises of financial assistance, technology transfer and capacity building had not been fully realized by the developed world.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Six victims were taken to PMI Bogor hospital, 18 to Cisarua hospital and 15 to Ciawi hospital. Authorities said the cause of the accident, which occurred at 12:45 p.m., was brake failure.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Global terror and security in the region
Global terror and security in the region Paul 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 mortar, struck the roof of my office in the American Embassy in Jakarta and landed in the courtyard. Fortunately, the fuse did not work so the bomb failed to spread its deadly load of nails and shrapnel.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Jakarta dwu112001@yahoo.com
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 4
Rupiah Rates June 4 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 4. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), came to light following remarks by businessman Soh Chee Wen who previously had intricate business dealings with Ling's family.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 The Brilliant 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 commitment to the rule of law by pushing for the settlement of the case.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening Tertiani 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, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific Jusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept. 11 for his political revival and initiative against opposition party PAS. The main problem he might be facing is how to reform the madrasah schools that have been developed along the Pakistan model and are mainly under PAS supervision and influence.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. On Tuesday morning, the Ngurah Rai International Airport received a delegate's private jet, a Boeing 737-200. "It is the private jet of Saudi Arabia's delegate.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP;TNT; ANPAi..r.. UN-Forest-environment Indonesia's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction JP/8/FOREST RI's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction Tantri 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, 00:00 WIB
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 politicians who have nothing else better to do with their time.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon The 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. According to one minister, the move was necessary to take the power out of the hands of airport, immigration and customs officials who are well-known for rampant labor extortion.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. "The residents' habit of going to the toilet on open land is having a bad environmental impact," the agency's technical planning chief Suwardjono told reporters.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The theme Give Earth a Chance calls on each and every one of us to contribute to the healing of the ailing planet.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's forests on brink of extinction
RI's forests on brink of extinction Tantri 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. But the country has been drastically changed by the greedy hordes who descended on the forests, slashing and burning their way through the land to open up mining sites and plantations, causing serious ecological damage.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 preside over the convention, which is to be opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research A'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. Instead of spending on scientific or technological research, which could significantly contribute to sustainable development, the governments preferred to pour their budgets into armaments spending.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The case for sustainable forests
The case for sustainable forests Didy 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 and environmental services depends. Therefore, good forest management is essential. This principle has been in use since the colonial days, especially regarding teakwood plantations in Java.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mining operations put environment at risk
Mining operations put environment at risk A'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 shore of the beautiful bay. This was the first hint of the trouble that lay in store.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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). Medan city administration has failed to heed provincial ruling No. 6/1988 which bans demolition of historical buildings, Hasti Tarekat told reporters in Medan on Tuesday after meeting the head of provincial legislators.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. Kholilbisri-People-Interview Muslim cleric with political talent JP/20/CHOLIL Muslim cleric with political talent Muhammad 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. "If you want to be respected by the people, you should commit to teaching.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors Fitri 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 in the wake of the 1998 financial crisis.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday Tiarma 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. Endriartono said on Tuesday the President herself had informed him the date of his inauguration as TNI chief replacing Adm. Widodo A.S., who is retiring.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
National Police to restore deputy chief post
National Police to restore deputy chief post Yogita 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. National Police Chief Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday he would throw his full weight behind the move to restore the post, which will be the second highest in the National Police hierarchy.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI The 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 various problems.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien Kurniawan 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 process during its Annual Session, scheduled to take place from Aug. 1 through Aug. 12.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive Ahmad 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 directive. "I will phone him (the mayor) and ask what he wants with his instruction. I have yet to read the instruction even though it was written six month ago," Sutiyoso told reporters at City Hall.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
A cleric with political bent
A cleric with political bent Muhammad 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. "If you want to be respected by the people, you should commit to teaching.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students protest governorship candidates from military background
Students protest governorship candidates from military background Jupriadi 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 said. The protest, which began at 9 a.m. local time, was focused on the Jl. Pettarani and Jl.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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$1.8 billion) during the 1999/2000 fiscal year, which was much lower than the predicted Rp 29.7 trillion.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI The 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 various problems.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 The Brilliant 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening Tertiani 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, 00:00 WIB
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan Apriadi 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 delicacy. Tea buffs in the city can now enjoy their own style of tea parties and have affiliated themselves with the Medan Tea Club (MTC).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 number of the illegals were not being singled out, and that Kuala Lumpur was not the first country in Southeast Asia to mete out corporal punishment.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidence From Rakyat Merdeka The 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. The scenario of the state administered by the state executives remains unchanged. It is underlined by a management of the state with a conspiracy of interests that does not pay attention to or carry out the people's mandate.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region Jusuf 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 in the future. This necessitates some exercises in speculation about those future developments.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks The 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 before Friday's deadline.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Sola told Antara the sailors had been living without jobs, income and housing, while their employer refused to bring them home.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Tbk 1,100 0 0 Adindo Foresta 55 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 0 180,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 150 -20 500 Alfa Retailindo 775 25 48,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 40 5 25,500 Alumindo Light 625 0 6,000 Andhi...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific Jusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept. 11 for his political revival and initiative against opposition party PAS. The main problem he might be facing is how to reform the madrasah schools that have been developed along the Pakistan model and are mainly under PAS supervision and influence.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corporate accountability requires global watchdog
Corporate accountability requires global watchdog The 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 liability.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 said. The attackers also burned down at least 30 houses and two motorcycles belonging to Banjar Kebon residents.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 here ends. Some 120 companies, institutions, local and foreign government agencies participated in the expo.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening Tertiani 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, 00:00 WIB
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.IC, Keycorp said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange. The order for Keycorp's latest fixed line K23 terminals for debt and credit services will be delivered by the end of June.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. On the basis of the House's internal rules, tabling a proposal for interpellation is right and proper and is the House's constitutional right to exercise its authority.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual Session
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual Session Kurniawan 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 process during its Annual Session, scheduled to take place from Aug. 1 through Aug. 12.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Demo: 10 x 4 lines Students protest gubernatorial candidates with forces background 2. Box: 27 x 1 line 20 smuggled cars seized in West Java 3. Refugee: 22 x 2 lines New deadline set for East Timorese refugees to go home
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Sweden and Indonesia and his fondness of motorcycles. Question: During your four years here, have you had a "motto" that gives you direction in your work?
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
20 smuggled seized in W. Java
20 smuggled seized in W. Java Yuli 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. Kurniawan, the West Java Provincial Police chief of detectives, said the vehicles were confiscated over the past two weeks with the help of Banten Police.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students say no to ex-military candidates
Students say no to ex-military candidates Jupriadi, 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 said. The protest, which began at 9 a.m. local time, was focused on the Jl. Pettarani and Jl. Urip Sumohardjo intersection, close to the entrance to the Reformasi toll road in Makassar.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political moves at DPR unpopular
Political moves at DPR unpopular Kurniawan 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. "The visit took place and brought no negative impact (to the country).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 every town across the country.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police seize 20 smuggled cars in West Java
Police seize 20 smuggled cars in West Java Yuli 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. Kurniawan, the West Java Provincial Police chief of detectives, said the vehicles were confiscated over the past two weeks with the help of Banten Police.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taufik holds 'private meeting' with Gus Dur
Taufik holds 'private meeting' with Gus Dur Muhammad 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, 00:00 WIB
Nominees for Governor
Nominees for Governor From Warta Kota Nine 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. According to religion, there are three requirements that a leader must fulfill. * Fathonah (smart) which means that he should be smart enough in making use of a situation for the common good.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien pours cold water on move to summon Mega
Amien pours cold water on move to summon Mega Kurniawan 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. "The visit took place and brought no negative impact (to the country).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 Bodoni Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific September 11: Political and Security Impact and Changes in the Strategic Balance of the Asia Pacific Region Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member. Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 legal system was the worst in Asia after Indonesia was true. However Sant said the Thai police force was changing, with personnel gradually becoming better qualified.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/RYAMIZARD
JP/1/RYAMIZARD BOX: 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. To many people, the appointment of Ryamizard to the top Army post comes as no surprise as they believe that he and President Megawati Soekarnoputri have an "emotional attachment". Ryamizard's father, the late Maj. Gen.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF urged to testify in favor of Pertamina at U.S. courts
IMF urged to testify in favor of Pertamina at U.S. courts Moch. 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.S. independent power producer Karaha Bodas Co. LLC.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. To many people, the appointment of Ryamizard to the top Army post comes as no surprise as they believe that he and President Megawati Soekarnoputri have an "emotional attachment". Ryamizard's father, the late Maj. Gen. Ryacudu, was a loyalist of first president Sukarno, who was Megawati's father.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Toba Pulp to boost community program
Toba Pulp to boost community program The 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. "We will adopt a new approach to running the company," president commissioner Dedi Sutanto told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 punished.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects refugees demands of Rp 1t in Timor damages
Court rejects refugees demands of Rp 1t in Timor damages Muninggar 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$115.6 million) in compensation for losses incurred following East Timor's 1999 vote for independence.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 clarification about the year when the killing of these people occurred.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia off
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event Musthofid 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 at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor in Jakarta on Tuesday. It appeared to be the 'Tigress' who stole the spotlight with their two golds in the team's kata and kumite events.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Army chief vows to uphold national unity
New Army chief vows to uphold national unity Annastashya 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 costs.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rulling party hesitant to investigate Akbar
Rulling party hesitant to investigate Akbar Annastashya 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 Tandjung in a move that opposes protesters' demands. PDI Perjuangan deputy chairman Roy B.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. "The reopening of the hotel was postponed after we discovered that the damage was more extensive than we first thought," said the hotel's general manager, Fazal Samad. The hotel management initially planned to reopen in May.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'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. Nunung, 50, has to survive with nine children after her husband died last year. She lives in Palmerah, West Jakarta, and sells food at night. "Education is very expensive for me because of the high tuition fees. But I have to live with it.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lee blasted as 'paranoid' over remarks on hard-liners
Lee blasted as 'paranoid' over remarks on hard-liners Muhammad 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 nationalist administration to turn the country into an Islamic state. "It's nonsense.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese refugees given new deadline to go home
E. Timorese refugees given new deadline to go home Yemris 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, 00:00 WIB
Neighbors mute on illegal logs
Neighbors mute on illegal logs Fabiola 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. State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Tuesday that many countries benefited from weak law enforcement of the illegal logging issue.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
JSX ends down on telecoms fall
JSX ends down on telecoms fall Dow 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 518.935. Decliners outnumbered gainers 78 to 35 with 83 stocks unchanged. Volume was relatively light at 328 million shares valued at Rp 309 billion (US$35.7 million).