Archive: 2 July 2002
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Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese refugees demand aid to live
East Timorese refugees demand aid to live Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Hundreds of East Timorese refugees continued to protest in front of the East Nusa Tenggara governor's office on Monday, demanding the Indonesian government resume aid deliveries to the approximately 20,000 refugees entering their fourth year of exile in the province. In the second demonstration since last Saturday, the refugees demanded financial aid, food assistance and grants for small businesses.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family of Acehnese seeks help
Family of Acehnese seeks help BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The family of a missing Acehnese, believed to have been kidnapped while selling rambutan fruit, requested the company of councillors in asking the local police of the whereabouts of their family member. Khatijah, mother of missing Fikaruddin, said she wanted to know where her son was being kept, or if he were dead, where he was buried. "My eyes may be old, but I will keep looking for my son," Khatijah said.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
About 100 shoemakers stop operations
About 100 shoemakers stop operations Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta About 100 local footwear manufacturers are believed to have ceased or postponed operations in the last three years for reasons which include labor disputes and rising production costs, the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) says. Aprisindo head Anton J.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand, RI to talk on fishing deal
Thailand, RI to talk on fishing deal Associated Press, Bangkok Thailand and Indonesia began talks Monday on a proposed deal to regulate fishing by Thai trawlers in Indonesian waters, an official said. The two-day talks, in the southern coastal city of Songkhla, are being attended by officials of the fisheries departments of the two countries, said Thai Fisheries Department deputy director-general Maitree Duangsawasdi. A deal is expected to be signed on Tuesday, Maitree said.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exports, imports down in May, statistics buseau says
Exports, imports down in May, statistics buseau says Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After showing signs of recovery in previous months, Indonesia's exports were down again in May, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced on Monday. BPS said exports for the month declined slightly by 1.5 percent to US$4.7 billion from $4.77 billion in April. This was a hefty 3 percent drop from the $4.85 billion in May last year.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court ready for hi-tech hearing
Court ready for hi-tech hearing Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time in Indonesia, a court hearing will take place via videoconference. This unusual event will happen at the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday afternoon, when former president B.J. Habibie is scheduled to testify in the corruption trial of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trucks with smuggled logs seized
Trucks with smuggled logs seized PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Security forces here have seized at least 17 trucks carrying smuggled logs at the Entikong checkpoint in West Kalimantan, which borders Indonesia and Malaysia. Officials at the province's forestry office said on Monday the trucks were seized on Saturday when visiting Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa made an air inspection by helicopter at the border area.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Graha Cijantung Mall rocked by explosion
Graha Cijantung Mall rocked by explosion Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bomb exploded on Monday evening at a mall partly owned by the Army's Special Force (Kopassus), near to the red berets' headquarters at the Graha Cijantung on Jl. Raya Bogor, East Jakarta, injuring eight people. A victim who suffered serious injury to his right hand, A. Suryatna, 49, a resident of Jl. H. Yusin, Pasar Rebo subdistrict, East Jakarta, was rushed to Pasar Rebo hospital for medical treatment.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beautify the city or improve its choking transportation system?
Beautify the city or improve its choking transportation system? Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta To Governor Sutiyoso, spending Rp 14 billion on renovating a water fountain at a Jakarta traffic circle may have seemed a wise gift for the capital's anniversary last week, but residents here who commute to work daily consider it an insult.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Late paper
Late paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post arrived late to subscribers in most parts of Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Sumatra (except Tanjung Karang), Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, West and East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Irian Jaya on Monday. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
About 100 shoemakers stop operations
About 100 shoemakers stop operations Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 100 local footwear manufacturers are believed to have ceased or postponed operations in the last three years for reasons which include labor disputes and rising production costs, the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) says. Aprisindo head Anton J.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bodies to discuss political bills
Bodies to discuss political bills JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) set up on Monday two special committees assigned to deliberate long-awaited bills on political parties and general elections. At a plenary meeting presided over by deputy House Speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno, legislators unanimously agreed upon the membership of the committees. Each of the committees will comprise 50 legislators, who will work separately on the political party and general elections bills.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL, S'pore start water talks
KL, S'pore start water talks KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore ministers began two-day talks on Monday to try to hammer out a deal on water supply for Singapore, the thorniest bilateral issue between the neighboring states. The water disagreement has muddied negotiations over other problems such as the use of Malaysian airspace by Singapore air force fighters.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI needs a student party now!
RI needs a student party now! From Rakyat Merdeka Since the fall of the Old Order, the emergence of the New Order and the ousting of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur' Wahid, students have become manipulated by certain parties, purportedly for the establishment of a just and prosperous society. It is a pity these students continue to be used by certain parties at general elections or in efforts to bring down a government.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Goal famine implies changes are needed
Goal famine implies changes are needed Paul Radford, Reuters, Yokohama, Japan Asia's first World Cup promised to be a feast but there were slim pickings for anyone who showed up late -- and the time is surely ripe for some changes to brighten up the game. The tournament began with a bang -- there were goals galore and shocks aplenty in the opening group stage. But it ended with a whimper and a goal famine in the knockout phase.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies down, dollar stable
Asian monies down, dollar stable Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar edged higher against most Asian currencies Monday, helped by its relatively stable performance against the yen. The New Taiwan dollar, Singapore dollar and Philippine peso weakened, while the Indonesian rupiah was unchanged. The South Korean won and Thai baht were not actively traded because markets in Seoul and Bangkok were closed for public holidays.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military to search for weapons in Ambon
Military to search for weapons in Ambon Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Maluku's Pattimura Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso reiterated his warning on Monday that security forces would search door to door for illegal weapons in the troubled province. The two warring factions -- Muslim and Christian -- had been given till June 30 to give up their weapons, otherwise security forces would use force to deal with those refusing to do so.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
A memorable World Cup
A memorable World Cup Brazil may have won for a record fifth time, and Ronaldo's two goals in Sunday's final against Germany may have placed his name alongside other soccer legends before him, but the 2002 World Cup will be remembered more for what it has done to Asia, and potentially to the world of soccer in general.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medical team checks Winfried
Medical team checks Winfried JAKARTA: A team of doctors examined on Monday codefendant in the Rp 40 billion corruption scandal of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), Winfried Simatupang, in an attempt to obtain second opinion for the state prosecutors to bring the businessman back to detention. Cardiologist Hanafi B. Trisnohadi, who leads the team from the state-owned Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, said the examination, which took four hours, would continue on Tuesday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why Marco K. cannot be the next governor
Why Marco K. cannot be the next governor Daniel Ziv, Former Chief Editor, 'Djakarta! - The City Life Magazine' Of the various candidates proposed for the important election this September of Jakarta's next Governor, Marco Kusumawijaya, 40, is probably the least qualified.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus driver arrested for fatal crash
Bus driver arrested for fatal crash BOGOR: The Bogor Police arrested a bus driver for allegedly causing a fatal chain accident involving more than 16 vehicles. The head of the traffic police, Adj. Comr. Lamazi, said Wely, 50, a driver for the Benteng Jaya bus company, was arrested at his parents' house in Kopo, Bandung. On Saturday evening, Wely reportedly lost control of his bus, which was carrying 40 students, while driving along the main road of Puncak, Cisarua, in heavy traffic.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia is recovered, U.S. in trouble
Asia is recovered, U.S. in trouble Benjamin Pedley, Singapore, Dow Jones Five years after the Asian financial crisis began, the region is recovered and relatively healthy at a time when the U.S. economy and its once much-vaunted business model are under pressure and close scrutiny. On July 2, 1997, Thailand floated the baht, sparking turmoil in southeast Asian financial markets as economies in the region untied currencies pegged to the U.S.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Do not let our children grow up traumatized, advocates warn
Do not let our children grow up traumatized, advocates warn Maya Dahlan and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Journalists, Jakarta We weep with sadness -- or we should -- when a child is hurt or killed. What do we do when there are 700,000 children who suffer trauma? In fact, that is the number of refugee children scattered throughout Indonesia who are affected by unrest over the past few years.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to impose new sugar tariffs this week
Govt to impose new sugar tariffs this week Dow Jones Jakarta The government will likely impose new import tariffs on sugar this week, in a bid to help local sugar cane farmers, Minister of Finance Boediono told Dow Jones Newswires Monday. Boediono didn't give details of the new tariff rates however, saying they haven't yet been finalized. A source working close to the team that sets the tariffs said duties have been set at Rp 550-950 a kilogram.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three in chopper crash feared dead
Three in chopper crash feared dead Three of five military officers aboard the ill- fated Army helicopter Bell 205 are feared dead as the chopper exploded after it crashed in Paniai regency, Papua. Spokesman for Papua's Trikora Military Command, Maj. G.P. Situmorang, said on Monday that the rescue team would continue the search, Antara reported. Two officers were found alive. They were Second Lt. Ikhwan and Second Lt. Teddy Prabowo.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
400 vendors ask for trading space
400 vendors ask for trading space TANGERANG: Some 400 street vendors from Pasar Anyer, the main market in the Tangerang mayoralty, staged a rally at the mayor's office on Monday, demanding the municipal administration to provide them space for trading. "We want to talk to Mayor M. Thamrin because his subordinates failed to accommodate our aspirations," one of the vendors, Ujang Tanjung, said.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gede Pangrango park spoiled by trash dumping
Gede Pangrango park spoiled by trash dumping Bambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Botanists call Gede Pangrango National Park in West Java "the pearl in Java's crown" for its incomparable richness and beauty. Just like a pearl, though small, it is exquisite. The park is one of the world's best examples of a tropical forest with its overwhelming biodiversity and stunning natural splendor although the 15,196-hectare park is the second smallest in the country.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt delays tax plans for Batam Island
Govt delays tax plans for Batam Island Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Monday the government had delayed plans to impose value-added tax (VAT) and luxury tax on Batam island in Riau province, pending the completion of a bill that would allow the industrial island to become a free trade zone. "This has something to do with the bill.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crime spree denies W. Cup viewing
Crime spree denies W. Cup viewing PHNOM PENH: Thousands of Cambodians were denied access to the World Cup final after authorities pulled the plug on a public screening of the football extravaganza due to fears of a crime wave, officials said Monday. More than 3,000 people had gathered in Phnom Penh's central park for a two-day festival dominated by concerts and the arts with a giant screen to provide access for the World Cup final between Brazil and Germany receiving top billing.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Children: The forgotten victims of the planet's savage wars
Children: The forgotten victims of the planet's savage wars Santi W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta Tiwi is a three-year-old girl, however she is so undernourished that she weighs far less than most two-year-olds. She has not yet learned to speak and has not yet walked, much less run around like other toddlers. She also suffers from shortness of breath and when she cries her face turns blue due to lack of oxygen. Her mother is concerned about Tiwi's health but is also very confused.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 1
Rupiah Rates July 1 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students, parents crowd popular schools
Students, parents crowd popular schools Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On the first day of registration at state high schools in Jakarta, prominent schools were swamped by hundreds of junior high school graduates and their parents, while less favorite state high schools remained quiet. Bambang, an admission member staff at state high school 8 in Bukit Duri, South Jakarta, said that graduates applying for places at the school reached more than 700 on Monday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Policemen nabbed for beating reporter
Policemen nabbed for beating reporter SIDOARJO, East Java: Seven police officers suspected of the recent beating of a journalist from the Kompas daily in Sidoarjo, East Java, are now in police custody for further investigation of their alleged involvement. Of the seven policemen, two are platoon commanders and three brigadiers (a low rank in the Indonesian police), according to Surabaya Police chief Sr. Comr. Djoko Trisno Santoso and Sidoarjo Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Aris Nurhandayani.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five RI students awarded scholarship
Five RI students awarded scholarship INDONESIA: Five Indonesian students were awarded on Monday the prestigious Singapore Scholarship for the year 2002 to pursue undergraduate course in the city state. The five successful candidates will pursue their study at the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Last E. Timor cases to be tried
Last E. Timor cases to be tried JAKARTA: State prosecutors will submit on Tuesday the last four cases of the 1999 East Timor debacle to the Central Jakarta human rights court, a completion of the 12 indictments made against the authorities of the former Indonesia province. The final cases involve former chief of the Udayana Regional Military Command, which also oversaw East Timor, Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri, former East Timor military commander Brig. Gen.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Logging threatens Muller range
Logging threatens Muller range MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: The Muller mountain range, stretching from North Barito regency in Central Kalimantan to East Kalimantan and Sarawak in Malaysia, is in danger of being destroyed by the expanding logging activities of forest concessionaires. Antara reported that based on the latest aerial photography, logging by concession holders had already encroached into the southern part of the Muller range. North Barito Regent H.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over-zealous
Over-zealous police at Puncak From Kompas As we were driving home from Bandung to Jakarta via Puncak on May 20, 2002, traffic police officers stopped us to examine our driving license near the Gunung Mas tea plantation. Despite the papers being all in order, our minibus was still held for what they said was a infringement of Article 54 of traffic regulations, due to our failure to carry a first aid box, which they said constituted a serious violation.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rio Tinto,BP set new deadline
Rio Tinto,BP set new deadline JAKARTA: PT Kaltim Prima Coal, a joint venture between Anglo- Australian mining company Rio Tinto PLC (RTP) and BP PLC (BP), said Monday the government agreed to extend a deadline to resolve a dispute over the sale of a 51 percent stake in the coal miner to July 31. After a series of delays caused by a fight with the East Kalimantan government over control of the mine, the government set June 30 as a new deadline to transfer the shares.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Megawati's support for Sutiyoso ridiculous'
'Megawati's support for Sutiyoso ridiculous' The upcoming gubernatorial election is looming. Several candidates have been named. President Megawati Soekarnoputri has ordered her PDIP councillors to support Sutiyoso, who will run for his second term, despite widespread public criticism. What do people think about it? Dian Widyanarti, is a private company employee who lives in East Jakarta. She used to work as a liaison officer for foreign non-governmental organizations.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao slated to receive full military welcome
Gusmao slated to receive full military welcome I Wayan Juniartha and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Xanana Gusmao, once a political prisoner of the Indonesian government, is slated to receive a full military welcome as East Timor President in Jakarta today. Merdeka Palace has been set since Monday for the state ceremony, and the canon are ready to provide a 21-gun salute upon the arrival of Gusmao as the state guest of Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
No change without youth
No change without youth Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia First president Sukarno was 27 when he became chairperson of the Indonesian National Party (PNI) in the 1930s. Mohammad Hatta was of a similar age when he took over the leadership of the PNI a little later. Sukarno and Hatta were the central figures of the independence movement when they were in their 20s.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exxon boat crew members go missing
Exxon boat crew members go missing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed men suspected of belonging to the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) kidnapped nine of 11 crew from a boat chartered by PT ExxonMobil Indonesia to deliver supplies to workers at an offshore oil exploration site in waters off North Aceh on Monday, the local military said Tuesday. Maj. Zainal Mutaqin said the nine crew of KM Pelangi were abducted by a group of armed men who hijacked the vessel off the Jambo Ayee coast on Sunday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expert charges for signature
Expert charges for signature JAKARTA: Forensic expert Mun'im Idris charged up to Rp 10 million to mark his signature on his ownown expert testimony on the killing of four Trisakti University students in 1998, forcing an inquiry team to scrap it from its report.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
About 100 shoemakers stop operations
About 100 shoemakers stop operations Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta About 100 local footwear producers are believed to have stopped operation or been in limbo over the past several years due to various reasons, including labor disputes and rising production costs, an association said. Head of the Indonesian Footwear Association (Aprisindo) Anton J.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruptors bribe lawyers
Corruptors bribe lawyers From Rakyat Merdeka Inconsistent and weak law enforcement has only triggered more corruption as legal practitioners and corruptors collude to ensure that the latter will be acquitted from corruption charges. In addition, our own laws have loopholes allowing legal agencies to engage in corruption when doing their jobs. Consider these points: * The laws are drafted by legislators, the majority of whom are corrupt and supporters of the New Order regime.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Abu Sayyaf deny involvement in Indonesian abductions
Abu Sayyaf deny involvement in Indonesian abductions Agencies Zamboanga, Philippines Abu Sayyaf gunmen fleeing a major Philippine military offensive have sent word that they had nothing to do with the abduction of three Indonesian seamen, an official of another Muslim rebel group said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police question FPI members
Police question FPI members JAKARTA: The police questioned several members of the Muslim Defenders Front (FPI) on Monday over their violent actions along Jl. Jaksa following a demonstration last Wednesday against Governor Sutiyoso. Members of the FPI damaged sign boards of several cafes along the street in Central Jakarta popular with backpackers. While the men were being questioned at the Central Jakarta Police Headquarters, about 100 of their fellow FPI members arrived at 11:10 a.m.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four photographers, dozens of students injured in clash
Four photographers, dozens of students injured in clash Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four photographers and dozens of student activists were injured in a clash between protesting students and police officers during a demonstration at the front gate of the House of Representatives (DPR) here on Monday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia and Singapore grapple with water dispute
Malaysia and Singapore grapple with water dispute Barani Krishnan Reuters Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Singapore began talks on Monday to try to seal a tricky deal on water supply for Singapore, the thorniest bilateral issue between the two neighbors. The water disagreement has muddied negotiations over other problems such as the use of Malaysian airspace by Singapore air force fighters. Singapore's Foreign Minister S.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI chief orders major reshuffle
TNI chief orders major reshuffle Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has overseen the first major reshuffle of the armed forces since taking over last month. The reshuffle, based on a decree from the TNI chief dated Saturday but only made public on Monday, involves 142 officers, most notably Lt. Gen. Bibit Waluyo, who becomes the new commander of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad).
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
WFP to feed 2.1 million Indonesians
WFP to feed 2.1 million Indonesians Agence France-Presse, Jakarta The United Nations food agency on Monday launched a program to feed 2.1 million of the poorest Indonesians, including hundreds of thousands of people displaced by sectarian and separatist violence. The operation by the World Food Program (WFP) will cost US$65 million and run until the end of 2003, the organization said.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to impose new sugar tariffs this week
Government to impose new sugar tariffs this week Dow Jones, Jakarta The government will likely impose new import tariffs on sugar this week, in a bid to help local sugar cane farmers, Minister of Finance Boediono told Dow Jones Newswires Monday. Boediono didn't give details of the new tariff rates however, saying they haven't yet been finalized. A source working close to the team that sets the tariffs said duties have been set at Rp 550-950 a kilogram.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
New forest areas for profiteers?
New forest areas for profiteers? From Koran Tempo Several days ago, the government issued two important decrees for the integrated forestry sector (SKT), which covers activities from legal logging under forest concessions (HPH) to wood processing. First, industries using raw materials from unspecified sources are to be closed. Second, industries using limited available raw materials are to be reduced in their installed capacity. SKT materials are derived from HPH.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
SCTV To Sell 375m IPO shares
SCTV To Sell 375m IPO shares JAKARTA: Private television company PT Surya Citra Media said Monday that it plans to sell 375 million shares, or 19.8%, of its total shares, in an initial public offer between July 3 and July 5. The IPO will be priced at Rp 1,100 rupiah a share.The company said the shares have a par value of Rp 250 each. Surya Citra Media said it plans to raise around Rp 412 billion from the IPO. The shares will be listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange July 16.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Justice vs politics
Justice vs politics Disillusion is perhaps too mild a word to describe the news that came out of the House of Representatives building on Monday. With hundreds of student protesters jostling and shoving against the House's front gate to push their demand for the formation of a special commission to investigate the corruption scandal known as Buloggate II, a majority of legislators inside the House of Representatives nonetheless voted against such an inquiry.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Regional autonomy is half-hearted'
'Regional autonomy is half-hearted' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the current era of regional autonomy, the President could still intervene in the gubernatorial election process as has happened in the past, councillors and observers said on Monday. The president's "intervention" was cited in the Jakarta gubernatorial election regulations and governmental regulation (PP) No. 151/2000 on the procedure for gubernatorial elections.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan-Golkar tie-up foils House inquiry into Akbar
PDI Perjuangan-Golkar tie-up foils House inquiry into Akbar Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspected deal between the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party shot down on Monday the public's hopes of a thorough inquiry into a high profile scandal allegedly involving House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Visa Mandiri terrorizes
Visa Mandiri terrorizes From Kompas This past month, we have been greatly disturbed by telephone calls from Visa Mandiri debt collectors although we have explained to them time and again that the person they are looking for no longer stays with us. This person, without our knowledge, used our address when applying for a Visa Mandiri card. Unfortunately, the callers have always responded rudely to our explanation and even used rude words when our children have answered the phone.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to issue new policy on Aceh
Government to issue new policy on Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will evaluate the viability of the current security policy in Aceh before issuing a presidential decree to change the current status of civilian order in the troubled province, a top official said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inflation eases again in June
Inflation eases again in June The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation slowed again in June thanks largely to a stronger rupiah and falling food prices, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Monday. BPS said year-on-year inflation in June was 11.48 percent, lower than the 12.93 percent in May. The annual inflation rate has been declining since February. Monthly inflation for June was also lower at 0.36 percent, compared to 0.8 percent in May.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI told to focus on Navy, Air Force development
TNI told to focus on Navy, Air Force development Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Given that external security threats are likely to come via the air and the sea, the Indonesian Military (TNI) should allocate a larger amount of funds to the Navy and the Air Force rather than the Army, noted military analysts argued on Monday.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kids learn animals best when it is entertaining
Kids learn animals best when it is entertaining Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali For children, learning all the science and academic stuff about animals can be tough, boring and uninteresting.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why does Mega back Sutiyoso?
Why does Mega back Sutiyoso? The country's biggest political party, which gained a majority vote of over thirty percent in the last general elections, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI Perjuangan), has endorsed the candidacy of incumbent Governor Sutiyoso to be Jakarta's next governor. This is against the policy of the party's own faction in the City Council which has prepared as candidate one of its members, Tarmidi Suhardjo, as the next Jakarta governor.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 1, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 0 10,000 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 120 0 802,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 0 625,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 50 5,000...
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt tries to strip independent bodies of their authority
Govt tries to strip independent bodies of their authority Edith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We are back to square one. Democracy is backpedaling to what it was during the Soeharto regime, experts said here on Saturday. "This country is practicing a fictitious democracy. The government is running an authoritarian system as it had in the past. Democracy is merely rhetorical and procedural," political observer F.X.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/MAX
JP/6/MAX Age discrimination: Setback in Indonesian politics Against "pemuda": Generational discrimination in contemporary politics Max Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia First president Sukarno was 27 when he became chairperson of the Indonesian National Party (PNI) in the 1930s. Mohammad Hatta was of a similar age when he took over the leadership of the PNI a little later.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Report shows TNI, Police fit to vote
Report shows TNI, Police fit to vote Bernie K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint report by four research institutes says the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police personnel should vote in the 2004 general elections despite the skepticism among the TNI's top officials. The report said all it took were election rules that would prevent the two state institutions from transgressing into politics.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 2, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 2, 2002 Performances * Sundanese Traditional Drama Serawak by Sanggar Vikta, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., July 6. * Sundanese Traditional Performance - Ketoprak Kecemplung Jurang Pangroroban by Pusponeko Budaya group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., July 13. * Theater Telaga Warna, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., July 19 - 20. * Music by Orbit band, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 7 p.m., July 21.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Xanana to receive full military honors on arrival
Xanana to receive full military honors on arrival I Wayan Juniartha and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Denpasar Xanana Gusmao, once a political prisoner of the Indonesian government, is slated to receive a full military welcome as East Timor President in Jakarta today. Merdeka Palace has been set since Monday for the state ceremony and the canons are ready to provide a 21-gun salute upon the arrival of Xanana as the state guest of Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
House moves more bills for deliberation
House moves more bills for deliberation Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its failure to meet its legislative targets in past sessions, the House of Representatives (DPR) submitted on Monday eight more bills for deliberation with government officials. With only three weeks to go in the current session, the bills will very likely be discussed during the next House session, which will commence in mid-August. This session, which started on May 13, will end on July 19.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Asian monies down, dollar stable 2. Consume (2 x 16) Consumer confidence flat in May: BI 3. Shoe (1 x 36) About 100 shoemakers stop operations 4. Gold (2 x 20) Gold down in Europe after cenbank moves
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Goverment urged to boost productivity of corn farmers
Goverment urged to boost productivity of corn farmers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Feed Miller Association welcomed the government's plan to raise import tariffs on corn products saying such a move would help encourage local farmers to plant more corn.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
LTO to chase 30 tax arrears worth Rp 8.4 trillion
LTO to chase 30 tax arrears worth Rp 8.4 trillion Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) will make the pursuit of 30 corporate tax evaders its top priority, a senior tax official said. Director General of Taxation Hadi Purnomo said on Monday these 30 corporations had tax arrears amounting to Rp 8.4 trillion (US$941 million), or about 60 percent of the Rp 14.5 trillion in total tax arrears in 2000.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two discovered after boat sinks
Two discovered after boat sinks MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: At least two of the five declared missing after their boat capsized last week have been found dead by fishermen in the Kojadoi Island waters, about 13 miles north of Maumere. The decomposed bodies of the two victims, including a one-year-old baby, were buried by local residents shortly after they were taken from the sea on Sunday. The discovery of the two bodies brought the death toll from the mishap to four people.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso claims peacefully deal on July 27 attack
Sutiyoso claims peacefully deal on July 27 attack Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed on Monday that the Indonesia Military (TNI) had settled its dispute with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle over a bloody attack on the party's headquarters on July 27, 1996. "The Islah (peace deal) happened a long time ago. It was handled by (party) chairwoman (Megawati Soekarnoputri)," Sutiyoso, who was the Jakarta Military commander when the attack occurred, announced.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Plaza Semanggi mall project feared to worsen traffic jams
New Plaza Semanggi mall project feared to worsen traffic jams Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors have slammed the Plaza Semanggi development near the Semanggi cloverleaf in Central Jakarta, claiming it would only worsen traffic congestion. Toto Ismunandar, a member of the City Council's Commission D for development affairs, regretted on Monday that the city administration had not discussed the project with the council.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence flat in May: BI
Consumer confidence flat in May: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumers continued to be pessimistic about the country's economic prospects despite the improving macroeconomic conditions and the stronger rupiah, a survey revealed. A survey conducted by Bank Indonesia, quoted by Antara, shows that the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) was hardly changed in May at 73.5 compared to 73.4 in April.
Tue, 02 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati tells police to brush up tarnished image
Megawati tells police to brush up tarnished image Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri demanded the National Police carry out their mandated responsibility to maintain law and order in the country properly in a bid to improve their tarnished image. Marking the 56th anniversary of the police force, Megawati reminded them that the police must use the law as their weapon instead of resorting to violence in solving cases.