Archive: 19 July 2002
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Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Japanese firms take ads to new heights
Japanese firms take ads to new heightsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Russian Soyuz TM-33 rocket blasts off into space leaving a trail of fire on the horizon. A glimpse of the blue Earth below is seen from space.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Girls go too far with hazing ritual
Girls go too far with hazing ritualLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five recent alumni of public high school SMU 82 were named suspects by the police on Thursday for going too far with a traditional hazing ritual targeted at 17 of their younger former schoolmates.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
House to complete debate on power bill Friday
House to complete debate on power bill FridayFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is expected to complete the deliberation on the power bill on Friday, despite strong protests from non governmental organizations that say the new law will make electricity prices...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
1999 vote scandal to go to court
1999 vote scandal to go to court JAKARTA: State prosecutors will soon bring an alleged Rp 5 billion graft case involving former members and staffers of the 1999 General Election Commission (KPU) before the Central Jakarta District Court, spokesman Barman Zahir said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Sutiyoso and Megawati
Sutiyoso and MegawatiFrom KompasThe political situation in Indonesia has been disappointing for many years and the people are used to it.However, a statement by President Megawati Soekarnoputri that she supports Sutiyoso because he can maintain security in Jakarta is even more disappointing.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Epidemic kills tons of fish, local breeders hit hard
Epidemic kills tons of fish, local breeders hit hardNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java At least 820 tons of goldfish here have died following an unprecedented epidemic caused by the Aeromanas hydrophila bacterium over the past month, resulting in Rp 3.2 billion (US$35.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
'I would reject Sutiyoso's accountability speech'
'I would reject Sutiyoso's accountability speech' It's been almost five years since Sutiyoso was appointed governor of Jakarta. But many people do not know much about him or what he has done for the city.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Ambon refugees repatriated
Ambon refugees repatriated AMBON, Maluku: The local provincial government will repatriate at least 4,000 families, who had been displaced following three years of sectarian riots.Izaak Umarella, head of the province's social affairs office, said that 2,225 families would be sent to Southeast Maluku...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Creditors challenge bankruptcy ruling
Creditors challenge bankruptcy rulingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another test of the credibility of the country's legal system, Exim SB Leasing and Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Indonesia filed an appeal with the Surabaya High Court to challenge a lower court's controversial decision which...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
PAS wins by-election, UMNO takes lead in another
PAS wins by-election, UMNO takes lead in another Agencies Pendang, MalaysiaMalaysia's Islamic opposition beat Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's ruling alliance in a by-election for an assembly seat on Thursday and built an early lead in counting for a parliamentary seat in the veteran leader's home...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Nias Open surf event back in spotlight
Nias Open surf event back in spotlightApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan After being canceled last year due to flooding in the area, the Ya'ahowu international surfing championship will return to Nias with the seventh edition of the annual event slated to run from July 26 to July 28.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure
Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure BEKASI: The administration of Bekasi regency has allocated Rp 63 billion (more than US$7 million) from the 2002 budget for the development of infrastructure, including the repair of roads and the construction of drainage.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Cineplex Group accused of unfair business practices
Cineplex Group accused of unfair business practicesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An antimonopoly watchdog filed a complaint with the Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU) over alleged unfair business practices by the 21 Cineplex Group, whose majority shareholder is tycoon...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Nias Open back in spotlight
Nias Open back in spotlightApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanAfter being canceled last year due to flooding in the area, the Ya'ahowu international surfing championship will return to Nias with the seventh edition of the annual event slated to run from July 26 to July 28.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
S&P ups BNI foreign credit rating
S&P ups BNI foreign credit rating JAKARTA: Standard & Poor's has raised its long-term foreign currency counterparty credit rating on P.T. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. two notches to single-'B'-minus from triple-'C'.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Sutiyoso blames public for his failure
Sutiyoso blames public for his failureAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso delivered his accountability speech on Thursday, citing poor public discipline as the cause of various unsolved problems, including security, transportation, floods, and garbage.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Abilio asserts innocence in E. Timor massacre
Abilio asserts innocence in E. Timor massacreTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor's former governor, Abilio Soares, told the ad hoc human rights trial here on Thursday pleaded not guilty to massacres in the former province three years ago, saying the United Nations Mission...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Students learn to bond together
Students learn to bond together BOGOR: More than 3,600 new students of 16 vocational schools in the town of Bogor participated on Thursday in an orientation program at the Pajajaran sports stadium, aimed at preventing student brawls.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
'House should not have say in selection of Komnas team'
'House should not have say in selection of Komnas team'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A minister and others expressed firm opposition to the appointment procedure carried out by the House of Representatives to select members of the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
STOCK EXCHANGE
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Fri, 19 Jul 2002
STOCK EXCHANGE
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Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Children present fine classical dance drama
Children present fine classical dance dramaI Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali On that night, the star of the Arja dance drama performance was Cok Istri Ari Sariati, and there was not one single scintilla of doubt to counter that claim.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air
Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot airSharmilpal Kaur, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Even as the United States wrapped up its battle against what has been described as the biggest wildfire in the state of Arizona, the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Students, teachers go on strike
Students, teachers go on strike BANDUNG: Some 650 students and 80 teachers of state-run Senior High School 5 (SMU) in the West Java regency of Cimahi went on strike on Thursday after they were denied access to the school.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Palaguna not to seek third term
Palaguna not to seek third term MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Governor HZB Palaguna will not run for a third successive five-year term because he has tendered his resignation.The provincial administration spokesman, Syamsuddin, said on Wednesdaythe governor, whose term of office will...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Vengeful cop shoots student after quarrel
Vengeful cop shoots student after quarrelNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A chemical engineering student died six hours after an angry police officer shot him in the head following a quarrel and short motorcycle chase involving the two here on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Farmers greet delayed cloud seeding
Farmers greet delayed cloud seeding TEMANGGUNG, Central Java: Tobacco farmers are happy with the government's decision to delay cloud seeding in the province, a farmer association leader said here on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Thousands protest against Sutiyoso
Thousands protest against SutiyosoMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of people from all walks of life, from becak (pedicab) drivers and street vendors to bankers and stock exchange brokers, staged rallies in different parts of the city to object to Governor Sutiyoso's...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Megawati keeping authoritarianism alive, say critics
Megawati keeping authoritarianism alive, say criticsMuhammad Nafik and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri, once a popular opposition leader, has developed authoritarian and aloof traits during her one year as the nation's leader, a tendency that could...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
PPP looks set to nominate Hamzah Haz as president
PPP looks set to nominate Hamzah Haz as presidentMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Development Party (PPP), the country's third largest party, decided on Thursday to hold its congress early in 2003, with the reelection of Vice President Hamzah Haz as party chairman and his...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Asian currencies down late, U.S. stock gains boost dollar
Asian currencies down late, U.S. stock gains boost dollarAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The U.S. dollar firmed slightly against most Asian currencies Thursday, helped by a rare gain in U.S. stock prices and concerns that Japanese monetary authorities might take action to prop up the dollar...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Expensive education
Expensive educationFrom Media IndonesiaWhen a new school semester starts, parents generally have a headache because they have to spend a lot of money on ensuring that their children will get a good education.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Decree on SME restructuring a risk to banks
Decree on SME restructuring a risk to banksA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The plan to issue a presidential decree on the restructuring of bad debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could create serious problems for banks, according to experts.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
STOCK EXCHANGE
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Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers
Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmersF. Rahardi, Agribusiness Working Forum (FKA), Jakarta It is not only today that sugarcane growers have had a raw deal. High levels of sugar imports, including raw sugar, is only one factor that has been detrimental to sugarcane producers.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Poso, Jakarta bombs linked: Kalla
Poso, Jakarta bombs linked: KallaJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi A series of bombings that rocked the fragile peace in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso recently could have links with a number of blasts that jolted Jakarta this year, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
1. Komnas: 8 x 4 lines
1. Komnas: 8 x 4 linesKomnas members 'should not be selected by House'2. PPP: 20 x 2 linesPPP looks set to nominate Hamzah Haz as president 3. Trial: 36 x 1 line:Abilio asserts innocence in E. Timor massacre 4. UN: 24 x 2 linesUN probe into RI judiciary likely to up pressure on govt
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
PDI Perjuangan weakened by its own leader
PDI Perjuangan weakened by its own leaderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internal rifts in the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) have surfaced of late, and, if not dealt with properly, could weaken the country's largest political party.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Parents, fostered children must be same religion
Parents, fostered children must be same religionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives delayed on Thursday the endorsement of the Child Protection bill because it needs more time to accommodate criticisms and opinions submitted by a number of different groups.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
No rice for Timorese refugees
No rice for Timorese refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Hopes for East Timorese refugees to escape starvation went up in smoke in just 24 hours on Thursday as the East Nusa Tenggara administration announced it did not have enough rice for them.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Kornelius Purba
Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com 2. Haze -- Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air 2 X 30 Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air Sharmilpal Kaur The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
What Jakarta's governor must do
What Jakarta's governor must doFrom Sinar PagiWhoever is elected governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 period should improve the social, economic, security and educational conditions of this capital city.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
1. Mitsui (4x12)
1. Mitsui (4x12) Creditors challenge bankruptcy ruling 2. IBRA (2x28) IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan sale 3. SME (1x54) Decree on SME restructuring a 'risk to banking industry'
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
PKB faction has new chairman
PKB faction has new chairman JAKARTA: National Awakening Party (PKB) faction chairman in the House of Representatives (DPR) Ali Masykur Musa on Thursday handed over his post to fellow legislator Rodjil Ghufron.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Government set to phase out bank guarantee program
Government set to phase out bank guarantee programDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to gradually terminate its costly blanket guarantee for bank deposits and claims, starting in January, 2003, in a bid to help remove "moral hazards" and minimize the cost of any bank...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Astra to meet creditors this month
Astra to meet creditors this month JAKARTA: PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest car maker, will meet with creditors later this month to discuss a debt restructuring plan for the company.Astra currently has debt worth $726 million and 881 billion rupiah (US$98 million), with annual payments...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan sale
IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is optimistic it can obtain at least Rp 20 trillion (about US$2.21 billion) in proceeds from the current sale of some Rp 145 trillion in bank loan assets.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
UN probe into Indonesian judiciary likely to up pressure on government
UN probe into Indonesian judiciary likely to up pressure on governmentBerni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have welcomed the presence of the United Nations' special rapporteur on the Indonesian judicial system, saying it should increase the pressure for legal reform amid...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
The mystery of judges' wealth
The mystery of judges' wealth There are many mysteries on this planet. One of them is how the officials of this country, including Commercial Court judges, became so wealthy.This mystery has long remained a puzzle. But now the answer is about to be revealed.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Traders protest at City Hall
Traders protest at City Hall JAKARTA: Hundreds of vendors from Kenari market in Central Jakarta rallied at City Hall on Thursday to seek help in their dispute with the market management.The vendors urged the city market authority, PD Pasar Jaya, which formerly managed the market, to step in and...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
UT to run postgraduate program
UT to run postgraduate program JAKARTA: The state-run Indonesian Open Learning University (Universitas Terbuka or UT) said on Thursday that it would commence postgraduate courses for working people in 10 cities across the country through an e-learning program.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Indonesia's unreformed military
Indonesia's unreformed military American military cooperation with Jakarta, suspended during the Soeharto dictatorship over the Indonesian Army's human rights abuses, should not be resumed without strict conditions and careful controls.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers
Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers F. Rahardi Agribusiness Working Forum (FKA) Jakarta 2. Hans -- The next economic recession is just around the corner 1 X 50RI's next economic recession just around the cornerHans W. Vriens Managing Director PT APCO Indonesia Jakarta 3.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
STOCK EXCHANGE
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Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Singapore, RI torn between love and hatred
Singapore, RI torn between love and hatredKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com How does one deal with a giant but poor neighbor who continues to whine about your arrogance and carelessness and that you have become rich from their sweat? Do you just let them...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Govt to go ahead with state of emergency in Aceh
Govt to go ahead with state of emergency in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is still pursuing its plan to impose a state of emergency in the restive province of Aceh, ignoring strong opposition from the provincial administration, councillors and students as well as...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 18
Rupiah Rates July 18 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,420.00 8,420.00 8,965.00 8,875.00 Australian dollar 1 5,200.78 4,646.16 4,949.58 4,897.23 Brunei dollar 1 5,424.70 4,846.04 5,162.68 5,107.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Honda to start exporting Stream
Honda to start exporting StreamAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Honda Prospect Motor, the local sole agent for Japan's third- largest carmaker, Honda Motor Co Ltd., announced on Thursday plans to start exporting Stream minivans to Thailand next month.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Audit agency should be empowered: Activists
Audit agency should be empowered: ActivistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anti-corruption activists say widespread corruption in procurements of goods and services in most units of the city administration cannot be stopped due to the alleged involvement of the City Audit Agency...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Young people get antidrug training
Young people get antidrug training JAKARTA: Some 250,000 school-aged children and 2000 youth leaders across the country have been trained to assist in the national antidrug campaign, the Love the Nation's Children Foundation (YCAB) said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Ten dead in Kalimantan plane crash
Ten dead in Kalimantan plane crashAgencies, Jakarta All 10 passengers and crew aboard a plane that crashed in dense East Kalimantan jungle have been found dead, officials said Thursday.Rescue teams who reached the crash site reported that all eight passengers and the two crewmen had died, said...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Drought sparks skin irritation
Drought sparks skin irritation KEBUMEN, Central Java: The ongoing drought here has forced residents of no less than 37 villages in this regency to drastically reduce their consumption of water to basic needs only.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
* Headlines: PDI Perjuangan weakened by its leader 3
* Headlines: PDI Perjuangan weakened by its leader 3 * National:PPP set to nominate Hamzah president 4 * Archipelago:Student shot dead in Aceh 5 * City: Cineplex accused of unfair business 8 * Opinion: Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers 7 * Sports: Nias Open surf event back in spotlight 10 *...
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Choking haze from RI fires forces southern Thais indoors
Choking haze from RI fires forces southern Thais indoorsAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Haze from forest fires in Indonesia has blanketed parts of southern Thailand, prompting health authorities to advise residents to stay indoors to escape the choking air.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Watching the U.S. nervously
Watching the U.S. nervously The rash of corporate and accounting scandals in the United States will surely have a negative impact on Indonesia, which sells more than 22 percent of its exports to the world's largest economy.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Indonesia's next economic recession just around the corner
Indonesia's next economic recession just around the cornerHans W. Vriens, Managing Director, PT APCO Indonesia, Jakarta A sad picture appeared on the front page of The Jakarta Post on July 6. Some 500 workers of a factory producing Reebok shoes protested in front of the U.S. Embassy.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
RI woman escapes baby trade syndicate in Kuching
RI woman escapes baby trade syndicate in KuchingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trading of Indonesian babies in East Malaysia is no mere rumor but is in fact taking place under the noses of both the Indonesian and Malaysian authorities.
Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Councillors upset by regent's speech
Councillors upset by regent's speech BOGOR: Councillors in the Bogor regency are upset about a speech given by Regent Agus Utara Efendi during the council's plenary session on Wednesday, which they feel belittled and insulted them.