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Archive: 23 July 2002

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Forest fires continue as drought extends

Forest fires continue as drought extendsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Haze resulting from bush and forest fires continues to prevail in Riau and Central Kalimantan, as the effects of prolonged drought hit farmers in other parts of the country.

Local community members against imposition of martial law in Aceh

Local community members against imposition of martial law in AcehEdith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Local community members have joined the Aceh administration in opposing the central government's plan to impose a state of emergency in the restive province to...

1. tommy -- 3x15

1. tommy -- 3x15 Court to deliver verdict on Tommy this Friday 2. fisika -- 1x30 International Physics Olympiad opens 3. aceh -- 1x40 Locals against imposition of martial law in Aceh

Prosecutors insist on probe into councillors' 'incentives'

Prosecutors insist on probe into councillors' 'incentives'Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Despite their intention to return cash benefits from the local administration, West Java councillors will face questioning at the Provincial Prosecutor's Office.

Religion not a barrier for adopted parents: Orphanages

Religion not a barrier for adopted parents: OrphanagesMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of some orphanages and other social foundations said on Sunday that the religion of married couples or individuals wishing to adopt children from their organizations was not significant.

One year on

One year on There must be something wrong, or missing, if, as of today, a year after President Megawati Soekarnoputri took the helm, she is still an enigma to most people. It is really ironic that we have survived for thirty years playing the guessing game of what was on former president Soeharto's...

I Made Sentana

I Made Sentana Dow Jones Newswires Jakarta Indonesia's shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker plans to join a growing list of local companies by issuing bonds overseas in the next two years to expand its business.

Malaysia asked to extend deadline

Malaysia asked to extend deadline JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Monday that he had asked the Malaysian government to extend the deadline for Indonesia's illegal workers to leave the neighboring country.

I Made Sentana

I Made Sentana Dow Jones Newswires Jakarta Indonesia's shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker plans to join a growing list of local companies by issuing bonds overseas in the next two years to expand its business.

Malaysian and Indonesian police hold talks on cross-border crime.

Malaysian and Indonesian police hold talks on cross-border crime. Associated Press Kuala LumpurMalaysian and Indonesian police on the shared island of Borneo met on Monday for talks on cross-border crime including drug trafficking, baby-smuggling and illegal logging, officials said.

Handheld computers: Who'll lead the market?

Handheld computers: Who'll lead the market?Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor, Jakarta Retailers of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), both the handheld and pocket Personal Computer (PC) versions, are currently having a wild time.

Councillor beaten up in bar

Councillor beaten up in bar BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Provincial legislative council member Fauzi Makki was involved in a fistfight in a bar over the weekend.A witness said the 46-year-old councillor, who has been removed from the Crescent Star Party, was drunk when six unidentified people beat him...

Twillite back 'Dancing All Over the World'

Twillite back 'Dancing All Over the World'Sonitha, Contributor, Jakarta Two alternatives: One, you could sit back, relax and enjoy the music; two, you might leave your seat, get on your feet and dance along. But wait a minute; this is no salsa competition.

Court to deliver verdict on Tommy this Friday

Court to deliver verdict on Tommy this FridayMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court is expected on Friday to deliver its verdict on Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra over his alleged involvement in the murder last year of Supreme Court Justice M.

Jamsostek balance

Jamsostek balanceFrom KompasI received a statement showing the balance of my old age pension from Jamsostek (Workers' Social Security scheme) for 11 years on it, but only this year have I received two statements with a discrepancy amounting to some Rp 700,000.

Islam and religious tolerance

Islam and religious toleranceSin Chew Dally, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur The Pendang and Anak Bukit by-elections have eventually settled down with Barisan Nasional (BN) and Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) carrying one seat each.

Tommy's sentence

Tommy's sentence may be too light From Rakyat Merdeka It is really disappointing to hear that the prosecutor has demanded only 15 years' imprisonment for Tommy Soeharto. The prosecutor may have been afraid of demanding a longer prison term.

Intriguing Taman Sari in choreography

Intriguing Taman Sari in choreographyTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The four female dancers look cheerful as they swim free-style in the lagoon. From a hidden place, the eyes of a man feast rapturously on the women's beautiful lithe bodies which are wrapped only by an individual piece...

Rupiah Rates July 22

Rupiah Rates July 22 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,308.00 8,308.00 8,852.00 8,764.00Australian dollar 1 5,158.49 4,600.14 4,905.78 4,852.63Brunei dollar 1 5,378.17 4,797.60 5,114.69 5,060.

1. ASEAN (2 x 25)

1. ASEAN (2 x 25) ASEAN meeting to focus on investment, trade, security 2. HK (1 x 10) HK's young have little hope for future 3. Coffee (1 x 35) Vietnam's coffee producers join forces 4. Honda (1 x 45) Honda expanding motorcycle exports from Asia

Mob slaughter alleged shaman

Mob slaughter alleged shaman MAJALENGKA, West Java: Police have arrested 28 residents of Jatimulya village here in connection with the death of Katma, a 75-year-old man who they alleged had supernatural powers.Majalengka Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

A tug-of-war at 'TVRI'

A tug-of-war at 'TVRI' Controversy has again erupted among TVRI employees following a letter by the TVRI Workers Union (FSP TVRI) suggesting that TVRI president director Sumita Tobing be dismissed as many TVRI programs, which are financed from the state budget, are popular with only a minority of...

JP/6/SINCHU

JP/6/SINCHU Controversy over religious interpretation and Islamisation The Pendang and Anak Bukit by-elections have eventually settled down with Barisan Nasional (BN) and Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) carrying one seat each.

Press freedom 'still under threat'

Press freedom 'still under threat'Badri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Atmakusumah Astraatmadja has been a part of Indonesia's press history from Sukarno's era to the present administration of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Public told to vaccinate pets

Public told to vaccinate pets TANGERANG: The local administration is calling on people in the regency to vaccinate their pets, especially dogs, cats and monkeys, against rabies.Head of the team in charge of the antirabies campaign, Febia Setianingsih, said she would visit 11 villages in Pondok Aren...

Semen Gresik 1H cement sales fall

Semen Gresik 1H cement sales fall JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik of Indonesia said Monday its total cement sales during the first half of 2002 fell 5.6 percent to 7 million metric tons from 7.418 million tons during the same period last year.

ASEAN meeting to focus on investment, trade, security

ASEAN meeting to focus on investment, trade, securityMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Investment and trade reforms, including the formation of the world's biggest free trade zone, are expected to get equal billing with security issues at an ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Brunei...

Local agricultural business growing in Mimika

Local agricultural business growing in Mimika Yosias Magai and his wife are feeding their ducks in their fenced backyard when someone wanting something from their small shop in front of their house calls out. Yosias asks his wife to attend to their customer.

JP/6/OTHER3

JP/6/OTHER3Clamor from KADIN chairman Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Aburizal Bakrie called on the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to discuss economic recovery.

Hanoi detains 9 Chinese boats

Hanoi detains 9 Chinese boats VIETNAM: Vietnam's coast guard seized nine Chinese boats with 179 crew members on board last week for illegally fishing in Vietnamese waters in the Gulf of Tonkin, officials said on Monday.

Water supply in Batununggal Indah

Water supply in Batununggal Indah For the last six months, we, who are living at Batununggal Mulia, have faced water difficulties caused by the developer. Since the swimming pool was opened, almost every day the supply of water is stopped at certain hours in order to meet the pool's requirements.

PDIP, Golkar back direct vote in 2004

PDIP, Golkar back direct vote in 2004Kurniawan Hari and Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With only ten days to go to the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Golkar factions continued their lobbying forum to...

NGOs slam City Council

NGOs slam City Council JAKARTA: Two non-governmental organizations slammed the City Council for being unprofessional in the way it assessed the accountability speech of Governor Sutiyoso.A media release, which was sent by Pusat Pengkajian Jakarta (Jakarta Research Center) and Jakarta Government...

Consolidating democracy: The challenge of reform

Consolidating democracy: The challenge of reformTodung Mulya Lubis, Lawyer, Jakarta A comprehensive constitution in Indonesia would prevent debates on whether the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) stipulation implementing the Constitution is legally acceptable or not.

TV Program: Tuesday July 23, 2002

TV Program: Tuesday July 23, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:30 Music10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program4:00 TV Drama5:00 Music6:00 News7:00...

Edited by Adrian 3:30pm

Edited by Adrian 3:30pmFor REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Story #4Pandansimo harbour, a lucrative long-term investmentBright prospects for Pandansimo harbor For years, Pandansimo beach, located on the northern part of Bantul regency and nudging the estuary of Progo river, has been a famous religious...

JP/7/TODUNG

JP/7/TODUNGPat 2 of 2Consolidation of Democracy: Challenges of ReformTodung Mulya Lubis Lawyer Jakarta A comprehensive constitution in Indonesia would prevent debates on whether the MPR stipulation implementing the Constitution is legally acceptable or not.

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002Main story Ready to welcome investors, buyers and tourists Regional autonomy, introduced to the country two years ago, has waken up most regency administrations from their long sleeps.

Sons and daughters of a lesser god

Sons and daughters of a lesser godFabio Scarpello, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Approaching Teluk Gong, along the West Flood Canal in North Jakarta, an apocalyptic vision of utter poverty and misery strikes you.Resembling a war zone, makeshift tents, burnt huts and litter stare you in the face.

'Street children on the bus intimidate me'

'Street children on the bus intimidate me' Street children are a common sight for Jakartans. Not only small children, but also teenagers beg for coins from commuters and motorists from dusk until dawn. Even though members of the public feel sorry for the young beggars, they don't like being around...

Eviction leaves street children traumatized

Eviction leaves street children traumatizedLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many street children in the city have been left traumatized by their experiences of forced eviction imposed by the city administration, National Commission for Children Protection chairman Seto Mulyadi said here on...

Mega achieves little economic progress say expert

Mega achieves little economic progress say expertA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has failed to quicken the pace of economic recovery during her first year in power, despite a more stable domestic political situation, economists said on Monday.

Guiding companies to succeed in borderless market

Guiding companies to succeed in borderless marketI. Christianto Contributor JakartaThe trade globalization trend has seemingly turned the world into one single market with a product from one place to other parts of the world flowing freely without going through significant barriers.

Honda expanding motorcycle exports from Asia

Honda expanding motorcycle exports from AsiaAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has begun to boost low-cost motorcycle exports from its Asian plants, which had formerly targeted output for the Japanese market, a spokesman said Monday.

Megawati trades reform with stability

Megawati trades reform with stabilityBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia passed its first year under the rule of President Megawati Soekarnoputri relatively calmly, allowing the country a break from the restless years under her two predecessors.But while both former presidents B.

Berlian Laju Tanker plans to issue offshore bond

Berlian Laju Tanker plans to issue offshore bondI Made Sentana, Dow Jones Newswires, Jakarta Indonesia's shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker plans to join a growing list of local companies by issuing bonds overseas in the next two years to expand its business.

Mega's leadership falls short of expectations

Mega's leadership falls short of expectationsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri, after one year as President, has affirmed people's doubts in her inability to be the country's dream leader.

Proton to roll out cars in Iran

Proton to roll out cars in Iran KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian carmaker Proton said Monday its new factory in Iran would begin operations next month in a further move to strengthen its foray into west Asia.Its completely knocked-down operations in Borujed, south of Tehran, would begin production with an...

Community conserves Tongke-tongke mangroves

Community conserves Tongke-tongke mangrovesHasanuddin Hamid, Contributor, Makassar, South Sulawesi Dozens of five-meter-long fishing boats are anchored around the mangrove forest in the hamlet of Tongke-tongke, some 220 km to the south of Makassar, South Sulawesi.

RDC holds training for medical attendants

RDC holds training for medical attendantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) is seeking to improve Asian physiotherapists in a four-day medical seminar organized by the Jakarta-based Regional Development Center (RDC) beginning on Monday.

Adrian edited this around 2:45pm

Adrian edited this around 2:45pm For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23Placed in boxInvestment opportunities abound in Bantul The Bantul regency offers many promising investment opportunities, such as hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities.

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Parangtritis Beach remains prime tourist spot Bantul regency has quite a number of tourist attractions, with the most well-know destination being Parangtritis Beach, some 29 kilometers to the south of Yogyakarta.

A true story of sex child abuse

A true story of sex child abuseDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fourteen-year-old Santi plainly retold her life story at Monday's seminar organized by the International Labor Organization-International Program for the Elimination of Child Labor (ILO-IPEC).

1. MPR: 12 x 4 lines

1. MPR: 12 x 4 lines PDIP, Golkar support direct vote in 2004 poll With only ten days to go to the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and Golkar factions continued their lobbying forum to avoid deadlock in the...

Indonesian soccer is a gold mine, says Asian confederation

Indonesian soccer is a gold mine, says Asian confederationMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian soccer is a gold mine but they just don't have the professional miners to polish the gold, a top official of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said.

AGO silent on Soeharto's health report

AGO silent on Soeharto's health report JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will not disclose the latest health report on graft suspect former president Soeharto until it secures approval from his family, a report said.

Jacob scolded over accusations

Jacob scolded over accusationsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor leaders and activists lambasted on Monday Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea's recent statement accusing militant trade unions of scaring off investors and undermining the country's business climate.

Chinese to boost quality of motorbikes

Chinese to boost quality of motorbikesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Competition in the country's motorcycle market will become fiercer in the future as China gears up to boost the quality of its products but at the same time maintain their cheap prices, according to an executive of...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21

FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consultation-HR-focus Grace Emilia Contributor Jakarta More firms turn to professionals to improve their HR Consulting businesses in Indonesia have been growing rapidly during the past decade as more and more companies turn to their services to help them...

Judges admit the country's judiciary is pathetic

Judges admit the country's judiciary is patheticTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The result of the UN fact-finding mission on how pathetic the country's administration of justice and the judiciary have become has not come as a surprise to the judges and the country's legal...

Termination of blanket guarantee may hurt importers

Termination of blanket guarantee may hurt importersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans by the government to phase out its blanket guarantee on bank deposits and claims will affect the flow of the country's imports unless the government moves quickly to boost confidence in the country's...

Over 1,000 reporters for MPR session

Over 1,000 reporters for MPR session JAKARTA: At least 1,163 journalists from 195 domestic and foreign media have registered to cover the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) scheduled for August.

For Advertorial July 26

For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...

Indicator 1st semester State budget Year end

Indicator 1st semester State budget Year end assumption target1. Econ. Growth (%) NA* 4.0 4.0 2. Inflation (%) 4.46 9.0 9.5 3. Currency rate 9,617 9,000 9,500(Rp/US$) 16.59 14.0 16.0 4. 3-month SBI rate (%) 5. Int'l Oil Price 21.22 22.0 22.

* Headlines:Court to deliver verdict on Tommy this Friday 2

* Headlines:Court to deliver verdict on Tommy this Friday 2 * National: PDI Perjuangan, Golkar back direct vote 4 * Archipelago:TNI general bids farewell to refugees 5 * City:More councillors reject Sutiyoso 8 * Opinion:Children's Day and sexual exploitation of children 6 * Sports:Ernie Els lands...

Tergeting corporate consumers to further boost sales

Tergeting corporate consumers to further boost salesIndra Gunawan, Contributor, The Jakarta Post The Apple 1 computer, created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in their garage in 1977, was followed by the subsequent Apple 2 and then Apple Macintosh, all of which greatly assisted the countless...

Report reveals corruption in court is organized

Report reveals corruption in court is organizedBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruption within the country's judiciary is glaring and well- organized, involving all players in the legal system, and is faced by justice seekers at every stage of court procedures, a survey reveals.

Military's request for Rp 11t

Military's request for Rp 11t Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told President Megawati Soekarnoputri last Friday that the military needed additional funds, amounting to Rp 11 trillion. Sutarto said as least Rp 1.3 trillion of that was urgently needed by the military.

For Advertorial July 26

For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...

International Physics Olympiad opens

International Physics Olympiad opensRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri (photo above, left) gives encouragement to Indonesian participants at the 33rd International Physics Olympiad 2002 for high school students in Nusa Dua, Bali.

TNI general bids farewell to refugees

TNI general bids farewell to refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta post, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara As many as 1,175 East Timorese refugees, or 335 families, including 35 Indonesian soldiers and civil servants, left East Nusa Tenggara on Monday for their newly independent homeland.

I Made Sentana

I Made Sentana Dow Jones Newswires Jakarta Indonesia's shipping company PT Berlian Laju Tanker plans to join a growing list of local companies by issuing bonds overseas in the next two years to expand its business.

More councillors reject Sutiyoso

More councillors reject SutiyosoAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) city chapter Tarmidi Suhardjo said on Monday that there are councillors from the party committed to rejecting City Governor Sutiyoso's accountability...

City Council

City Council to be dissolved? From Republika The Jakarta City Council is threatened with dissolution after the capital's military commander, Bibit Waluyo, issued letter No. R/511-5/II/2002 dated July 3, in which he replaced the council's chairman, Edy Waluyo, with Doni Sudarno.

Cameroonian charged with forgery

Cameroonian charged with forgery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police charged on Monday a Cameroon national, Bamy Pameu alias Michael, with forging U.S. banknotes.The police, however, released Pameu's compatriots Ngasop Eric and Yaleu Neo Raso due to lack of evidence.

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23

For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Home to export-oriented handicraft products There are several outstanding industrial centers in Bantul regency, particularly in small-scale undertakings and popular handicrafts.

Armed robbers at Kota Wisata

Armed robbers at Kota Wisata BOGOR: Seven men broke into a house in Bogor regency, tied the terrified family up and forced them at gunpoint to hand over cash and gold worth Rp 400 million early Monday morning.

Civil servants are people too

Civil servants are people tooFrom RepublikaWith the price of fuel going up, civil servants (PNS) have to pay more for transportation. Poor people receive some sort of transportation subsidy but not civil servants, who have not received a raise.

RI ready to support coffee consortium plan

RI ready to support coffee consortium planAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help prop up the sluggish price of coffee, some key producing countries, namely Indonesia, Vietnam and India, are planning to set up a joint coffee consortium, the Association of Indonesian Coffee...

ADVERTORIAL : GOLF HOUSE --Mizuno

ADVERTORIAL : GOLF HOUSE --Mizuno Writer : Mustofid Publication : July 28 300S II: The best weapon in 2002 Mizuno, the world's best club maker, is traditionally associated with world-class golf stars like Tiger Woods.