Archive: 25 July 2002
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Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Mega hopes athletes win 15 golds at Asian Games
Mega hopes athletes win 15 golds at Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri met national athletes preparing for the 2002 Asian Games on Wednesday and left them wondering whether she was serious when she said she wanted 15 gold medals brought back from Busan.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Drought leaves rice belt facing harvest failure
Drought leaves rice belt facing harvest failureMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Defying warnings from officials of an extended dry season, many farmers in Indramayu regency, West Java grow rice mostly because they have no other option.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Minor earthquake shakes Bali
Minor earthquake shakes Bali DENPASAR, Bali: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale jolted Bali and the Nusa Tenggara region at 11:05 a.m. local time on Wednesday, a report said.The epicenter was located in the Indian ocean, about 180 kilometers south of Sumbawa Island with a depth of 100...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Morality not for sale
Morality not for sale The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will be busy selling loan assets under its management this week. Top leaders of the agency have proudly expressed their conviction that they can recover at least 25 percent of the full value of these loans.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
UNDP report finds Indonesia more democratic but nothing else
UNDP report finds Indonesia more democratic but nothing elseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The political reforms that Indonesia has introduced since 1998 have been duly noted by the United Nations, but these have done little to improve the country's international standing in human development progress.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Banknote quality information
Banknote quality informationFrom KompasWith reference to a letter (in the July 8 edition) titled Circular from Bank Indonesia, it is hereby clarified that Bank Indonesia has never published announcements, circulars and the like that declare rupiah banknotes of certain serial numbers to be...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Tommy to testify at Tangerang District Court
Tommy to testify at Tangerang District CourtMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Former President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is scheduled next week to testify at the Tangerang District Court in the trial of three people accused of harboring him during his escape.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Death toll from Padang riot rises
Death toll from Padang riot risesThe Jakarta Post, Muhammad Nafik, Jakarta The death toll from a riot in the West Sumatra town of Tanah Datar rose to two on Wednesday as tension remained high there, with more police personnel deployed to the scene.Spokesman for the West Sumatra Police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Swallow breeders seek help
Swallow breeders seek help BOGOR: About 73 people who make a living from raising swallows in Bogor regency have called for the administration to help them develop the business.Ela, one of the businessmen from Leuwi Karet, Klapa Nunggal district, said they deserved assistance, especially after the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Anton top seed at Nias surf contest
Anton top seed at Nias surf contestApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan National hopeful Anton Dakhi has been named the top seed at the Ya'ahowu International Surfing Contest, which will start on Friday in Nias, North Sumatra.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session The ongoing backroom political dealing has one end goal: The cancellation of all amendments to the 1945 Constitution which will lead the country right back to authoritarianism, noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro)...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focus
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focusMarvin Ott, Professor, National Security Policy National War College, Washington, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will be visiting Southeast Asia at the end of the month at a time of...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing else
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing elseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The political reforms that Indonesia has introduced since 1998 have been duly noted by the United Nations, but these have done little to improve the country's international standing in human development progress.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three injured in Trisakti brawl
Three injured in Trisakti brawl JAKARTA: Three students were injured and six cars were damaged following a three-hour student brawl at Trisakti University in West Jakarta on Wednesday."Revenge is the reason most likely behind the incident," Hasiyani, the university spokeswoman, said, adding that...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islands
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islandsReuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is pushing Southeast Asian nations with territorial claims over the disputed Spratly islands to sign a "code-of- conduct" over the use of the area, a government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesia ready to export gas to Malaysia
Indonesia ready to export gas to MalaysiaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and its American production-sharing contractor Conoco Indonesia Inc. are set to start sending natural gas to Malaysia from the West Natuna area in the South China Sea area in...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
A trip back in time with ancient manuscripts
A trip back in time with ancient manuscriptsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali The hot sun was about to set in the horizon while a mild breeze swept Gedong Kitrya at the former palace complex of the northern Balinese kingdom of Buleleng as if chanting a...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UN
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UNYoko Kobayashi, Reuters, Manila Asia has made tremendous progress in promoting political freedom in the last few decades but more can be done, such as giving women key roles in government, the United Nations said.The U.N.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayor
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayorDebbie A. Lubis and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Instead of offering mediation, the central government sent a clear message on Wednesday that it was washing its hands of the controversial dismissal of Surabaya mayor...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Getting up close with dolphins at Lovina
Getting up close with dolphins at LovinaMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Lovina, Bali It was 5 a.m. at Lovina Beach, Buleleng, north Bali, and it was still cold, the wind making it chilly enough to sleep under a warm blanket.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
U.S. embargo expected to be lifted soon
U.S. embargo expected to be lifted soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian government expects the U.S. military embargo against the country to be lifted soon, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Politicians must retrospect
Politicians must retrospectFrom Forum KeadilanThe Spirit of Revolution's Flame, a history book, gives a really clear description of the character traits of our national politicians at the inception stage of our independence.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
East Timor, new member at WB and IMF
East Timor, new member at WB and IMF WASHINGTON: The Democratic Republic of East Timor Tuesday became the 184th member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at a ceremony in Washington.The rapid approval of East Timor's entry to the international institutions was "thanks to the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlookRikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCoal industry grows robustly but still lacks fresh investment Indonesia is enjoying robust growth in its coal industry but it needs to be aware of the signals threatening its future development due...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Most Indonesian politicians loath to read
Most Indonesian politicians loath to readSolita Sarwono, Psychologist, Wasenaar, The Netherlands One of the most significant changes brought by the "reform" period is the increase of freedom of speech. The government has become the prime target of various kinds of criticism coming from experts,...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Civil democracy not working, hurts people
Civil democracy not working, hurts people Why do we keep talking about the less than harmonious relations between the provincial administrators and provincial legislative councils (DPRD)? Because the people have become the direct victims.Just imagine.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for briberyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adding to the shame of the Indonesian judiciary, the three judges who handled the controversial Manulife case may have been bribed, and the police will be called in to investigate the case, the justice...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
'Megawati does not care about July 27 tragedy"
'Megawati does not care about July 27 tragedy" Five people were killed, 23 went missing and 149 were injured following the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters here on July 27, 1996. The legal process to seek justice for the victims was never followed through.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 25, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 25, 2002Exhibitions* Photo Indonesie 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 3.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indosat seeking options to raise $260m
Indosat seeking options to raise $260m The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned international call operator PT Indosat said it was mulling several options to raise around US$260 million to strengthen its capital and refinance its debts to Bank Mandiri.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Riau Islands still have long wait: Hari
Riau Islands still have long wait: HariDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday that establishment of the Riau Islands province had been postponed because the bill needed further revision to help develop the Riau Islands regency into a new...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
MPR adds another website
MPR adds another website JAKARTA: The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) launched another website on Wednesday to provide the public with more information on the activities of the Assembly.The launching ceremony was marked with a discussion on the role of the internet in the process of...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseas
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseasFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will propose to the Malaysian government a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing Indonesians deported for working illegally in Malaysia, to reenter that country and work...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Religious figures oppose bid to include sharia in Constitution
Religious figures oppose bid to include sharia in ConstitutionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to prevent national disintegration, religious figures expressed their commitment on Wednesday to oppose the demand to insert a phrase on the implementation of sharia (Islamic Law)...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Kopassus member killed in Aceh
Kopassus member killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The continuing violence in Aceh has claimed the life of a soldier, who was shot dead by rebels in West Aceh on Wednesday.The local military spokesman, Maj. Zaenal Muttaqin, said First Sgt.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2 * National: TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment 4 * Archipelago: Govt washes its hands of dispute on mayor removal 5 * City: Sutiyoso criticized for failing to apologize 8 * Opinion: Most Indonesian politicians loath to...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six years
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six yearsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The frail 81-year-old Indonesian captain of an unseaworthy vessel which carried more than 150 asylum seekers to Australia last year has been jailed for six years, a report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issues
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issuesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The party is over, and there are still a number of dirty glasses in the kitchen sink that need to be cleaned.This is precisely the case with the 24th Bali Arts Festival that closed last Saturday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 election
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With public criticism mounting and defections in the country's ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), senior party members have warned that the party might face a sharp...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Women, democracy vital to human development: Scholars
Women, democracy vital to human development: ScholarsMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia should nurture its democracy among its fragmented political elite and give women a wider role in the national decision-making process in a bid to improve public welfare and political freedom,...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignity
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignityFrom GatraI was disappointed to read a statement by State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as reported in Gatra on July 13, 2002 (Special Report).Laksamana has lowered his own dignity and that of the state- owned enterprises.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendmentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is waiting for directions from TNI Headquarters before deciding its stance on the proposed second round of presidential...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Independent but corrupt court
Independent but corrupt court What do Manulife, the parents of four dead Trisakti University students, hundreds of thousands of East Timorese and hundreds of thousands of Acehnese have in common? They have all been fighting to obtain justice from the Indonesian judiciary.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
ASEAN to back U.S. war on terror with new pact
ASEAN to back U.S. war on terror with new pactReuters, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian nations will sign a declaration next week to share financial and immigration intelligence with the United States in support of the U.S.-led war on terror, a Malaysian official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 24
Rupiah Rates July 24 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,520.00 8,520.00 9,065.00 8,975.00 Australian dollar 1 5,156.03 4,610.17 4,909.60 4,856.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,463.73 4,887.00 5,202.59 5,147.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Passengers complain of surge in train crimes
Passengers complain of surge in train crimesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Commuter train passengers have complained about the high frequency of robberies on trains, demanding the management of the railway stations, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), take serious action against such...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Bekasi to build new bus terminal
Bekasi to build new bus terminal BEKASI: Bekasi councillors say they are considering a 50- hectare site in Mustikasari village as the location for a new bus terminal to replace the Bekasi Bus Terminal.Council Commission D Chairman Muchtar Muhammad said on Tuesday that compared with the two other...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Women, democracy vital to human development
Women, democracy vital to human developmentMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should nurture its democracy among its fragmented political elite and give women a wider role in the national decision-making process in a bid to improve public welfare and political freedom, scholars...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Rockets to begin tricky negotiations over Yao Ming
Rockets to begin tricky negotiations over Yao MingRobert J. Saiget, Agence France-Presse, Beijing The Houston Rockets's top negotiator Michael Goldberg is due in Shanghai this week to begin complex talks on signing NBA top draft pick Yao Ming, amid rampant talk the giant center's U.S.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Regions demand role in oil, gas body
Regions demand role in oil, gas bodyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas producing regencies are demanding a role in the new oil and gas Implementing Body (Balak) to help preserve the interests of the regions.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Anticorruption fight no knockout
Anticorruption fight no knockout BANDUNG: The fight against corruption launched by provincial prosecutors in West Java 12 months ago has recovered Rp 230 million of an estimated Rp 117 billion in state losses resulting from the crime, according to a prosecutor.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more - UN
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more - UN Yoko Kobayashi Reuters ManilaAsia has made tremendous progress in promoting political freedom in the last few decades but more can be done, such as giving women key roles in government, the United Nations said. The U.N.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto: BorobudurTHE CHAIR DANCE: A number of children take part in a fun game during the annual Secretaries Gathering, which this year had the theme "Sports Competitions and Lunch". The successful event, which was attended by key accounts' secretaries and their families, was hosted by the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Prosecutors demand minimum sentence for Akbar
Prosecutors demand minimum sentence for AkbarTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With merely circumstantial evidence in hand, prosecutors in the corruption trial of House Speaker Akbar Tandjung demanded on Wednesday a four-year jail term for the defendant for masterminding the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Insecure Parking at Carrefour
Insecure Parking at CarrefourFrom Media Indonesia On Wednesday July 17, 2002 I shopped at Carrefour at Jln. MT Haryono. After shopping, I was shocked to find that my car had been tampered with. The window of the rear door had been broken, the car's tape recorder and television had gone and a number...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Sutiyoso should apologize for his poor performance, say factions
Sutiyoso should apologize for his poor performance, say factionsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 11 factions on the City Council criticized Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech on Wednesday, faulting the governor for failing to deal with the many pressing problems in the capital.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Minister plans to exploit RI waters
Minister plans to exploit RI waters KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri and five state universities will discuss ideas to further develop the vast potential of Indonesia's marine resources during a national discussion hosted by Haluoleo...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Susanto wins as Stefanova pulls clear
Susanto wins as Stefanova pulls clearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto, the only junior competing at the Wismilak International Chess Tournament, was the surprise winner in the fourth round of competition in Surabaya, East Java, on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Govt urged to purge judicial corruption
Govt urged to purge judicial corruptionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visiting United Nations investigator on judiciary independence concluded his mission on Wednesday, expressing concerns over widespread corruption in courts and urging the government to make purging this "menace"...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
The foibles and follies of the July 27 investigation
The foibles and follies of the July 27 investigationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Justice has yet to be served nearly six years after the bloody attack on the then Indonesia Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters at Jl.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
10,000 doctors to be sent nationwide
10,000 doctors to be sent nationwide JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi said on Wednesday that the government planned to deploy 10,000 doctors at community health centers across the country next year.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
MPR prepares decree on economic recovery
MPR prepares decree on economic recoveryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has outlined a draft decree that will provide the government with guidelines and recommendations to speed up the economic recovery.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
S'pore, RI hold joint aviation exercise
S'pore, RI hold joint aviation exercise SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesian search and rescue agencies held a one-day exercise on Wednesday aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation, authorities said.The exercise was aimed at testing the readiness of the two countries in "responding jointly to an...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Floods push death toll to 175 in S. Asia: Monsoon rains sent
Floods push death toll to 175 in S. Asia: Monsoon rains sent swollen rivers surging through their banks Wednesday, flooding thousands of villages in Bangladesh, Nepal and India and triggering deadly mudslides.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indosat seeking to raise $260m
Indosat seeking to raise $260mThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned international call operator PT Indosat said it was mulling several options to raise around US$260 million to strengthen its capital and refinance its debts to Bank Mandiri.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Riverbank reforestation to cost Rp 1.8t
Riverbank reforestation to cost Rp 1.8t MEDAN, North Sumatra: Most of North Sumatra's 1.9 million hectares of riverbank areas are in a critical condition and it will cost a whopping Rp 1.8 trillion (US$204 million) to reforest them.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Artists portray Jakarta chaos as 'inferno'
Artists portray Jakarta chaos as 'inferno'Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In the past week, the Jakarta Cultural Center, Taman Ismail Marzuki, has housed a very big rat as tall as the roof of a two- story building.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
IBRA loan asset sale program falls short of target
IBRA loan asset sale program falls short of targetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it had secured at least Rp 17.75 trillion (US$2.4 billion) in proceeds from a sale of loan assets with a face value of Rp 145 trillion.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
1. LPJ: 50 pt, 5 cols, 2 x 34
1. LPJ: 50 pt, 5 cols, 2 x 34 Factions criticize Sutiyoso for failing to apologize 2. TOMMY: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Tommy to testify at Tangerang District Court 3. TRAIN: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Passengers complain of surge in train crime 4.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consulting-crisis-orders Crisis: Real boon for foreign consultants Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than four years since the financial crisis started to hit the country in late 1997, but for many...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
KPPU in court battle over Indomobil case
KPPU in court battle over Indomobil caseDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said it would appeal to the Supreme Court over a recent ruling by the State Administrative Court that effectively annulled KPPU's sanctions against PT Trimegah...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Aneka goes out of its way to boost investor confidence The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.