Archive: 11 July 2002
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Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defense
Angie sees tougher task in Wismilak defense Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Angelique Widjaja, who is ranked 75 in the WTA Tour, is anticipating potentially tougher matches than last year as she prepares to defend her Wismilak Open championship in Bali in September. "Being the defending champion, it will be a harder task for me than last year," she told reporters during the signing of a multi-year contract with PT Sara Lee Indonesia here on Wednesday.
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Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, July 11, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22. * Photo Indonesie 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 12 to Aug. 3.
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Megawati, legislators at odds over commission 2. ACEH: 1 x 45 Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety systems General faces 10 years in prison
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift
Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Home Affairs has begun an investigation into reports that Rp 25 billion (US$2.8 million) was given to West Java councillors from the provincial budget, an official said on Wednesday. The head of the West Java Regional Supervisory Board (Bawasda), Sobarna, said he had turned over the case to the inspectorate general of the home affairs ministry to avoid any conflicts of interest.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth
Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking note of increasing demands for fair trials and clean judges, the Supreme Court has signaled its appreciation of the judicial commission, stipulated in the amended 1945 Constitution, to audit the fortune of judges on a regular basis.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Creditors to work with IBRA on APP debt
Creditors to work with IBRA on APP debt Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's government has agreed with a number of foreign creditors of Asia Pulp & Paper Co. to work together to reach a restructuring plan by Sept. 30 this year for the ailing company's US$13.9 billion in debt and obligations. APP's steering committee - which represents hundreds of international creditors - said in a statement Wednesday that Indonesia has signed an agreement with the credit export agencies of Germany, Japan, and the U.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
On logging moratorium
On logging moratorium Your recent story Logging ban pleases environmentalists but upsets pulp industry (The Jakarta Post, July 1) could benefit greatly from a number of key factual corrections. For example, World Wild Life Fund executive director Agus Purnomo appears to be under the false impression that had the industry developed forest estates long ago rather than relied heavily on natural forests, the pulp and paper industry would be unaffected by the logging moratorium today.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization'
'Fourth amendment designed for synchronization' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) members on Wednesday welcomed a proposal from scholars that the Assembly should synchronize amendments made to the 1945 Constitutional in the past three years. However, they rejected suggestions that the fourth amendment scheduled for August be aborted.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbery at choreographer's house
Robbery at choreographer's house BOGOR: At least five people broke into a Japanese choreographer's house at Jl. Ciliwung Blok A2 No.8, Bogor Baru housing complex, early Wednesday and made way with cash, two cellular phones, one wristwatch and jewelry, all worth hundreds of millions of rupiah. Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Setyo Wasisto confirmed the robbery, saying the police had questioned Iyah, the family's maid. Quoting Iyah, 18, Setyo said the robbery took place at about 4:30 a.m.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar
Stop illegal fees in schools: Golkar JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has called on schools to stop imposing illegal fees to admit new students because the practice had overburdened parents. "Charging these illegal fees has been rampant during the registration of new students in private and state-run schools across the country.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in Jakarta
North Korea's Kim Yong-nam starts three-day visit in Jakarta Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Korean ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong-nam started his three-days official visit to Indonesia on Wednesday with signs pointing to strengthening relations between the two Asian countries. Greeted by Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda at Halim Perdanakusumah Airport on Wednesday, Kim is slated to hold talks with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency
Aceh lawmakers warn against state of emergency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh councillors warned the central government on Wednesday against imposing either a civil emergency or martial law in the province, arguing that the move would only worsen the security situation there. In a meeting with Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, they also urged Jakarta to fulfill its previous promises.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALU, Central Sulawesi: Maritime researchers from Conservation
PALU, Central Sulawesi: Maritime researchers from Conservation International Indonesia (CII) have found that marine ecosystem around the Togean islands here is endangered by the rampant use of explosives and cyanide by fishermen.
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On annual session of MPR
On annual session of MPR The annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is only weeks away now. Debates of MPR members on crucial matters regarding the fourth amendment to 1945 Constitution are still going on. Take, for example, the presidential election. Although it has been agreed upon that the direct election system will be adopted, the technical agreement is yet to be reached.
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STOCK EXCHANGE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock Price on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on July 10, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,075 0 0 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 115 0 485,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java
Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Railroad traffic across Java ground to a halt for up to four hours on Wednesday following an overnight accident involving an Argo Bromo Anggrek I executive train here. A spokesman for the railway company PT KAI, Suhartono, said all east and westbound trains were expected to arrive at their respective destinations a few hours late, to the dismay of thousands of passengers.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Provincial councillors plan Dutch trip
Provincial councillors plan Dutch trip The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors of the South Kalimantan legislative body are planning a trip to the Netherlands for talks with a Dutch company the province might grant a dredging project on Barito River to. "I heard information about the planned trip to the Netherlands, and am myself included on the list (of councilors to attend). But I haven't received any formal invitation," said Council Speaker H. Mansyah Addryans as quoted by Antara on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recovery
Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recovery Ali Mustofa, Indonesian Law Enforcement Watch (ILEW), Jakarta It wouldn't be the first time that Pertamina has played games with Indonesia's future. The company almost bankrupted Indonesia during the oil boom of the 1970s.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teen artist has monsters as central theme
Teen artist has monsters as central theme Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta He is only 12 years old and has just graduated from an elementary school. However, Wiku Pulangasih of Yogyakarta has created some 15,000 drawings and paintings of mostly watercolor on paper and more than 200 acrylic paintings on large canvas. His acrylic on canvas paintings are currently on exhibit at the Sudut Gallery in Yogyakarta. Nine of them are quite large measuring some 5 meters by 2 meters.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la Bali
Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la Bali Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali has long been famous for its nasi campur, a mixture of steamed rice and various other side dishes offering sweet, hot and spicy sensations that is a feast for the tastebuds. However, despite being famous for this dish, one can only find a few restaurants in Bali that serve real Balinese nasi campur. Since the 1970s, Warung Wardani in Denpasar has been famous for its tasty nasi campur.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aventis invests $5m in RI unit
Aventis invests $5m in RI unit Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Aventis Pharma, the largest foreign pharmaceutical company operating in Indonesia, said it was investing US$5 million to upgrade its production facility in a bid to strengthen its operations here.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety system
Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety system Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a three-story building, with rooms each measuring six meters by seven meters. All of them are used in conjunction with the entertainment center, with the upper rooms functioning as karaoke lounges. Every night visitors pack the three rooms, including the karaoke hall of the Lokasari, dubbed the oldest entertainment center and located in West Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
House slammed over selection of rights commission members
House slammed over selection of rights commission members Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists have accused the House of Representatives of making political deals during the selection of members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM). The selections have raised fresh fears that only the perpetrators of human rights violations will be protected.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home
UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expects to see half of the remaining 50,000 East Timorese refugees currently taking shelter in neighboring East Nusa Tenggara to enter the repatriation program.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cultural decay in schools
Cultural decay in schools What is going to happen to this country if our teachers cannot trust principals? And what if a principal conspires with the school's management in taking bribes from parents? Where is this nation headed to if schools make fake budgets? These questions are not hypothetical. These practices were discovered to be occurring in four public secondary schools in Jakarta, as reported by its teachers to the People's Consultative Assembly.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian NPLs up 33% to $2t: E&Y
Asian NPLs up 33% to $2t: E&Y Dow Jones, Singapore Nonperforming loans in Asia have risen 33 percent to US$2 trillion over the past two years, despite a concerted effort by officials to bring the nagging problem under control, according to a report issued Wednesday by Ernst & Young. The global economic slowdown, inconsistency in dealing with the problem and lender complacency are among the factors fueling the increase, the report said.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'All buildings need fire protection'
'All buildings need fire protection' Around 50 people were killed when an entertainment center was burned in Palembang, South Sumatra. Local police said that the building had no proper fire exits. Jakarta also has many entertainment centers and other nightspots that lack adequate fire protection facilities, such as fire exits and fire extinguishers. Here's what some people have to say about it. Rully, 24, is a student in a private university in Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
AJI sues Jakarta administration
AJI sues Jakarta administration The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) filed a suit against the Jakarta administration, East Jakarta Mayoralty and the head of the mayoralty's public order office, Dapot Manihuruk, for breaking a press law by verbally abusing one of its members in public. Edi Haryadi, a reporter for the Jakarta-based Warta Kota daily was covering a case involving a disputed plot of land on Jl.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Random musings
Random musings on the BPKP From Bisnis Indonesia I don't quite know how good the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) is at auditing ministries, non-ministerial government institutions and state-owned enterprises. Perhaps, the result of these audits show indications of irregularities in these institutions. Then what about the work of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), an institution doing a job similar to BPKP?
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese
Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese Kadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Last April, a group of Japanese led by Chieko Komatsu visited the small village of Payangan in Gianyar regency, inviting the village farmers to collaborate on an art project. The piece, titled Cak Amaterasu, was staged last weekend at the Bali Arts Festival, involving a dozen Japanese women and Balinese traditional cak dancers who also provided vocal accompaniment to the dance.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR asked to ensure press freedom
MPR asked to ensure press freedom JAKARTA: The Indonesian Press and Broadcast Society (MPPI) urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to put a specific article in the Constitution to ensure freedom of the press. Members of the Assembly's ad hoc committee for constitutional amendment (PAH 1), however, rejected the proposal. "There already is enough freedom of the press," said Fuad Bawazier, a member of PAH 1 from the Reform faction.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest'
Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra claimed to be sick Wednesday when state prosecutors were scheduled to present their sentence recommendation, forcing the Central Jakarta District Court to postpone the hearing until Monday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt prepares new defense white paper
Govt prepares new defense white paper A white paper outlining Indonesia's defense strategy for the next 15 to 20 years will be put to public debate later this year for endorsement. Maj. Gen. Sudradjat, the director general for defense strategy at the Ministry of Defense, told The Jakarta Post his office had already completed the draft, and would submit it to various government agencies next month for a debate.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
General faces 10 years in prison
General faces 10 years in prison Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly four months after the start of the landmark ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal, former Udayana Military commander Maj. Gen. Adam R. Damiri appeared as a suspect on Wednesday for his alleged role in crimes against humanity during the East Timor violence.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Give us Islamic law
Give us Islamic law From Republika Murder, robbery, pornography, prostitution and a protracted economic crisis are common for Indonesians today. Understandably, efforts have been made to address these social ills. One of these efforts is the amendment of the 1945 Constitution. Many people believe that without this amendment, the Constitution cannot be properly implemented because many articles are manipulated and interpreted only with a view toward preserving power.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati scolds bureaucrats
Megawati scolds bureaucrats JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has reminded all first- and second-echelon officials to quit if they fail to follow the central government's policy. "Should first- and second-echelon officials be unable to cooperate then it is better for them to quit their jobs," Megawati said on Wednesday.
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IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in market
IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that it had temporarily suspended the sale of shares in publicly listed Bank Niaga through the stock market, to prevent the price from dropping further. IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said that the agency would resume the sale process once the price of Bank Niaga shares moved up again.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Theys murder trial may be delayed
Theys murder trial may be delayed JAKARTA: The trial of nine members of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) charged with killing Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay may be delayed. National military police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B. said on Wednesday that his team had yet to complete the investigation. Earlier, Sulaiman said that his team would hand over the dossiers to the military tribunal this month. "We have to conduct a thorough investigation of the case.
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U.S. and RP plan new exercises against rebels
U.S. and RP plan new exercises against rebels Raju Gopalakrishnan, Manila, Reuters A fresh round of U.S.-Philippine anti-terror exercises will be held later this year, possibly extending to other strongholds of Moro rebels linked to al-Qaeda militants, the Philippine defense chief said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignation
PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator has resigned in apparent disgust at the party's decision not to establish a team to investigate the Rp 40 billion (US$4.5 million) scandal at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing well
Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing well Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent improvements in a number of the country's macroeconomic indicators should not cause the government to turn a blind eye to the various setbacks in other areas that could have a profound impact on economic growth, experts said.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'
'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais gave his assurance on Wednesday that President Megawati would survive the Assembly's August Annual Session where she is supposed to deliver a progress report on her year-long government, instead of an accountability speech.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trade signs removed
Trade signs removed TANGERANG: A number of trade signs in the Lippo Pinangsia office park in Karawaci, Tangerang, were removed by local authorities on Wednesday. The operation against illegal trade signs was led by Tangerang zoning agency chief Said Hendro Wiyanto. According to Said, the authorities had no other choice but to remove the trade signs because their owners had not paid taxes on them and had ignored the municipality's written warnings.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore economy rebounds with 3.2% rise in second quarter
S'pore economy rebounds with 3.2% rise in second quarter Chris Foley, Associated Press, Singapore Singapore confirmed a rebound from recession with strong 3.2 percent second quarter economic growth in the first year-on-year rise for 15 months, according to snap estimates released Wednesday. But economists warned that while figures for the crucial manufacturing sector were stronger than expected, the recovery was not broad-based.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inquiry team arrives in Ambon
Inquiry team arrives in Ambon The much-criticized independent team set up by the government to investigate violations of the law in Maluku arrived in Ambon on Wednesday to start their probe into all communal crimes committed during the three-year sectarian conflict. The team, led by I Wayan Karya, a senior aid to the coordinating minister for political and security affairs, will have six months to carry out its investigation and report its findings to the President.
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TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:30 Sports 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Variety Show 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Cartoon 10:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
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Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive Aceh
Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) denied on Wednesday that al Qaeda, the terrorist network led by Osama bin Laden, had a presence in war-torn Aceh. A senior officer from TNI's Intelligence Board (Bais) told The Jakarta Post that Bais had checked out Aceh after it received information from the Philippine intelligence agency on the terrorist network's possible move to the province.
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Headings
Headings 1. TPIN: 6 x 4 lines Inquiry team arrives in Ambon 2. Qaeda: 16 x 2 lines TNI denies al Qaeda presence in Aceh 3. Komnas: 20 x 2 lines House slammed over selection of rights commission members 4. Judicia: 24 x 2 lines: Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth 5. Report: 16 x 2 lines 'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'
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I Wayan Juniartha
I Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi Denpasar, Bali The Balinese traditional dance of joged is known for the joyful atmosphere it creates, the sensual movements of its female dancers and the heavy erotic tone that highlights the brief encounter between the dancers and their pengibing (male partners) picked out of the audience. In short, joged is a popular, crowd-luring, entertaining dance.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Englishman faces deportation
Englishman faces deportation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial immigration office here will deport an English national for exceeding his permitted stay in the country, Antara reported. The office director, Darmawan Daud, told the news agency on Wednesday that the Englishman, identified as Crispin Lancelot Gibbs, 36, had been detained pending approval from the immigration head office in Jakarta of his deportation.
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Shipyards form consortium to improve competitiveness
Shipyards form consortium to improve competitiveness The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's eight largest shipyards have formed a consortium to leverage their competitiveness in the global market, while they eye a US$400 million project to build tankers for state- owned oil and gas company Pertamina. President Megawati Soekarnoputri witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the consortium, called the National Shipyard.
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University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth
University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth Edith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Still shy but a bit surprised, university lecturer Abdul Mukti emerged as champion on Wednesday when he was elected leader of Muhammadiyah Youth, replacing outgoing leader Imam Addaruqutni. The election was the main agenda item of the four-day Muhammadiyah Youth congress at the Asrama Haji in Sukolilo here, which closed on Wednesday.
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1. TRAIN -- 50pt 2 cols 3 lines (17 x 3)
1. TRAIN -- 50pt 2 cols 3 lines (17 x 3) Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java 2. UNHCR -- 36pt 3 cols 2 lines (26 x 2) UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home 3. HADIAH -- 28pt 3 cols 1 line (33 x 1) Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift 4. KALSEL -- 28pt 3 cols 1 line (33 x 1) Provincial councillors plan Dutch trip
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1. JOGED -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1
1. JOGED -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1 'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred dance 2. KECAK -- 40 pts 5/1 Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese 3. CAMPUR -- 35 pts 5/1 Finding real 'nasi campur' a la Bali ================ 4. PHOTOS
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Megawati, legislators at odd over commission
Megawati, legislators at odd over commission Sri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri locked horns on Wednesday with legislators over the need to establish an independent constitutional commission.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax income from areas near Senayan very low
Tax income from areas near Senayan very low Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although land in the area close to the Senayan sports complex in Central Jakarta is assessed by the tax office as being worth up to Rp 10 million per square meter, the sports complex management can earn only Rp 15 billion to Rp 16 billion in royalties from the private sector parties that occupy 66.74 hectares (ha) of the land.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council moves to make election appear democratic
Council moves to make election appear democratic Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to mounting criticism that it was being undemocratic, the City Council finally decided on Wednesday to invite all 114 gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial candidates to a attend a plenary session where they could present their visions and missions to the councillors.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 10
Rupiah Rates July 10 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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N. Korea snubs South's AG offer
N. Korea snubs South's AG offer Agence France-Presse, Seoul North Korea has snubbed approaches to take part in the Asian Games in rival South Korea in October, with rising military tensions making an appearance almost impossible, Asian sports officials said Wednesday. "South Korea still hopes, and it would be a great moment if the North took part, but as of now we are preparing for an Asian Games without North Korea," said a senior member of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) executive committee.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:30 Sports 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Variety Show 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Cartoon 10:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax anomaly in Batam
Tax anomaly in Batam After unnecessarily putting trade activities in Batam and its two neighboring islands Bintan and Karimun in uncertainty for almost 10 days, the government finally decided to postpone, for the fourth time over the past four years, the imposition of a value-added tax (VAT) and luxury sales tax on domestic transactions in the bonded areas until the end of March 2003.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Understanding the Supreme Court's decision on Manulife
Understanding the Supreme Court's decision on Manulife The Supreme Court has rectified the decision made by the Jakarta Commercial Court which declared PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) bankrupt. The court declared the Canadian- Indonesian insurance company solvent, hence allowing it to resume operation. We are relieved to learn that the controversial decision declaring AJMI insolvent has finally been rectified. However, do we truly feel relieved? Not at all.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth
University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth Edith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Still shy but a bit surprised, university lecturer Abdul Mukti emerged as champion on Wednesday when he was elected leader of Muhammadiyah Youth, replacing outgoing leader Imam Addaruqutni. The election was the main agenda item of the four-day Muhammadiyah Youth congress at the Asrama Haji in Sukolilo here, which closed on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
City police team visits Pindad over recent blast
City police team visits Pindad over recent blast Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police dispatched a team on Wednesday to the state-owned weapons and ammunition manufacturer, PT Pindad, in Bandung following the finding of a large haul of firearms and ammunition that was believed to be connected with recent blasts in the city. The team of three, led by Comr. Putu Jayan, was to investigate any irregularities in the circulation of registered ammunition and firearms.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia is no stranger to accounting scams: Expert
Indonesia is no stranger to accounting scams: Expert A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of accounting scandals in the U.S., an accounting expert here warned on Wednesday that Indonesia was no stranger to such scams. In fact, many book-cooking cases have occurred in the past, and even worse scams could happen in the future unless the government takes action to curb such practices.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax income
Tax income from areas near Senayan very low 2. Governor - 2 x 21 Council hopes election appears very democratic 3. Cijantung -- 2 x 18 City police team visits Pindad over recent blast
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Court rejects Anwar's appeal: Malaysia's highest court on
Court rejects Anwar's appeal: Malaysia's highest court on Wednesday dismissed a last-ditch attempt by jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim to have his corruption conviction overturned in a case he insisted was politically-motivated. Chief Justice Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, who heads a three-man Federal Court appeal bench, said there was no "mistrial of justice" in the high court's decision to convict and sentence him to six years in 1999.
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Teaching devious business tycoons a lesson
Teaching devious business tycoons a lesson Widodo Dwi Putro, Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3S), Jakarta Debtors formerly owning or managing banks have yet to return hundreds of trillions of rupiah of state funds that they obtained on loan. Originally, problem banks obtained this money under the Bank of Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) program, a loan scheme intended to set them free from the squeeze of the monetary crisis.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cut role of contractors, defense official says
Cut role of contractors, defense official says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government must cut out the role of contractors in its procurement policy to prevent the rampant practice of exhorbitant mark-ups, a senior official at the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Maj. Gen.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Aventi (4x9)
1. Aventi (4x9) Aventis invests $5m in its RI operations 2. Accoun (2x27) Indonesia is no stranger to accounting scams: Expert 3. Macro (3x18) Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing well 4. Niaga (1x42) IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in market
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Baris' dancers perform to please the gods
'Baris' dancers perform to please the gods I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali When the men came on stage with ferocious expressions on their faces, each of them shouldering a 2-meter-long wooden spear and their feet thumping the stage floor in a uniform rhythm, it was clear to all in the audience that they were not going be entertained by a gentle and artistically-refined dance.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred dance
'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred dance I Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Balinese traditional dance of joged is known for the joyful atmosphere it creates, the sensual movements of its female dancers and the heavy erotic tone that highlights the brief encounter between the dancers and their pengibing (male partners) picked out of the audience. In short, joged is a popular, crowd-luring, entertaining dance.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residential ID card in Depok
Residential ID card in Depok From Republika In conjunction with the anniversary of Depok in May 2002, the Depok city administration launched a program to speed up the process of issuing residential ID cards and family certificates.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angie expects tougher task in title defense
Angie expects tougher task in title defense Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja, who is ranked 75 in the WTA Tour, is anticipating potentially tougher matches than last year as she prepares to defend her Wismilak Open championship in Bali in September. "Being the defending champion, it will be a harder task for me than last year," she told reporters during the unveiling of a multi-year contract with PT Sara Lee Indonesia here on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Artist I Nyoman Tusan stays true to himself until the end
Artist I Nyoman Tusan stays true to himself until the end I Wayan Sunarta, Contributor, Singaraja, Bali On Sunday, July 7, Bali lost one of its most famous artists and painters, I Nyoman Tusan, who suffered a fatal stroke at the age of 69. Known as a Balinese modern artist who was educated at the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB)'s Fine Arts School in 1954, Tusan frequently used Cili, a Balinese Hindu icon, and applied it to his works.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife not planning revenge, vows to focus on customers
Manulife not planning revenge, vows to focus on customers Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp. pledged to concentrate on serving its policyholders instead of seeking revenge after a costly bankruptcy dispute with its former local partner here.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Villagers give holy turtle royal cremation
Villagers give holy turtle royal cremation Tri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Klungkung Hundreds of people from Tojan village showed up for a symbolic cremation in Klungkung regency last Friday. Unlike ordinary rituals where villagers cremate the remains of their loved ones, that day they attended a cremation of a giant turtle. The turtle was believed to be the incarnation of the god of Segara Kidul, the god of the South Sea. That day, the sky was cloudy and windy.