Archive: 26 July 2002
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Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
LPG price hike bemoaned
LPG price hike bemoaned From Pos Kota Though we only eat salted fish as a side dish, still we have to deal with the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price increase. Given the other price hikes, which have made food more expensive, the higher LPG prices make things even worse. That's what my mother complains about. Such grievances are only proper. She is a civil servant who earns Rp 840,000 a month, while she has to support her family on her own and pay for my school fees.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
For July 27 victims, Megawati is a past idol
For July 27 victims, Megawati is a past idol Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friends of Agus Wardoyo, a task force member for the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), believed he had been killed during the attack on the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at Jl. Diponegoro 58, Central Jakarta, on July 27, 1996.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Province 'drops' lawsuit against KPC
Province 'drops' lawsuit against KPC JAKARTA: East Kalimantan provincial government has dropped part of its legal case to take over PT Kaltim Prima Coal, in a move toward ending a messy ownership dispute over the nation's most profitable coal mine. But Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto PLC, which owns Kaltim Prima in a joint venture with BP PLC, said Thursday that it wouldn't sell a majority stake in the mine until East Kalimantan removes all legal action against the company.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Bakin chief sued in Tangerang
Ex-Bakin chief sued in Tangerang TANGERANG: The hearing of a slander lawsuit against ZA. Maulani, the former chief of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin), began on Thursday at the Tangerang District Court. The suit was filed by Al Chaedar, the director of Madani Press Publishing and the chairman of Tangerang's Darul Islam, a Moslem- based organization, which fight for an Islamic state in Indonesia. Chaedar accused Maulani, a resident of Jl.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Stop sending women workers to Middle East'
'Stop sending women workers to Middle East' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto has strongly urged the government to stop supplying women workers to Middle Eastern countries as they are still treating Indonesian women employed as domestic helpers in the region as slaves.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beware of public apathy toward MPR Session
Beware of public apathy toward MPR Session Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A political analyst warned on Thursday that the public could prove to be apathetic toward the upcoming Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), saying bribery among politicians would erode the credibility of the session's outcome.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 900 0 39,500 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 0 412,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 0 146,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 4,000...
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Magai, often called Yos by close friends, is one of a growing number of Papuans who are venturing into small and medium sized businesses in Mimika district, particularly in the livestock breeding and agricultural sectors.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has said that
JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has said that Malaysia was planning to recruit 555 general practitioners, medical specialists and dentists from Indonesia to be posted in hospitals and clinics in Sabah, Serawak and Semenanjung states. Vacancies are open only to applicants having at least two years of work experience and who have graduated from 11 state-run universities in Indonesia.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2 * National: NU seeks to reunite scattered members 4 * Archipelago: Govt bans exports of East Java fish 5 * Opinion: Hopes for sustainability at Johannesburg summit 7 * City: Agung admits to receiving Rp 1.6b, but not from Sutiyoso8 * Sports: Roddick moves on, Grosjean crashes at Mercedes Cup 9 * World: Israel under fire over Gaza air strike 12 * Business: U.S.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Resolving SME bad loans
Resolving SME bad loans The government will most likely resist strong political pressure to take populist measures against restructuring bad small and medium enterprise (SME) loans, thereby refusing to unilaterally set across-the-board discounts on debt principals and interest.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Book on Akbar's graft case withdrawn
Book on Akbar's graft case withdrawn JAKARTA: A book detailing the alleged role of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the Rp 40 billion graft scandal of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) has been withdrawn from sale by its publisher, Akbar's lawyer said on Thursday. Lawyer Amir Syamsuddin said the withdrawal of the book, titled Abdurrahmangate, Akbargate, Megaskandal, started on Tuesday after Akbar's legal team filed a complaint against the publisher and authors on July 15.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore set to get ASEAN's top job
S'pore set to get ASEAN's top job SINGAPORE: The island state, Southeast Asia's free-trade champion, is poised to take over the powerful ASEAN secretary general's post as the regional bloc accelerates efforts to break down trade barriers, and erase its lackluster reputation. Former diplomat Ong Keng Yong, now press secretary to Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and close to the heart of the government, is expected to assume the role and along with it, an expanded mandate.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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--------------------------------------------------- Coal Production (1,000 MT) ---------------------------------------------------- Company 1999 2000 2001 1. PT BA 11,207 10,746 10,212 a. Tanjung Enim 10,116 10,008 9,653 b. Ombilin 1,091 738 559 2.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Adrian edited this around 2:45pm
Adrian edited this around 2:45pm For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Placed in box Investment opportunities abound in Bantul The Bantul regency offers many promising investment opportunities, such as hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities. From the prepared master plan, investors can select areas projected for each land use, such as farming, tourism, housing, industry, trade and services.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. NU: 12 x 4 lines
1. NU: 12 x 4 lines NU seeks to reunite scattered members Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the nation's largest Muslim organization, opened on Thursday a national conference aimed at reuniting its fragmented politicians and ulemas scattered throughout different parties and social groups.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Banjarmasin: A Boeing 737
Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Banjarmasin: A Boeing 737 carrying 108 people made an emergency landing at an airport at Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on Thursday after one of its two engines failed, an airline official said. The plane, operated by domestic airline Mandala, returned to Syamsuddin Noor airport some 10 minutes after taking off, said a Mandala employee at the airport.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002 Main 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. Bantul regency, one of several regencies in the Special Province of Yogyakarta, is no exception. Regional autonomy and political reform have colored many aspects of people's lives in Bantul.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 intensifying its community development programs aimed at promoting the self- reliance of the local people in the long run.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agung admits to receiving Rp. 1.6b, but not from Sutiyoso
Agung admits to receiving Rp. 1.6b, but not from Sutiyoso Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction at the City Council Agung Imam Sumanto admitted on Thursday that he had disbursed Rp 1.6 billion (US$177,777) to victims of the July 27 tragedy. But he denied the money was from City Governor Sutiyoso, a suspect in the bloody attack on the party's headquarters in Central Jakarta, on July 27, 1996.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI faces legal barriers to resolving Aceh problem
TNI faces legal barriers to resolving Aceh problem More than 600 people have been killed in Aceh this year alone and the government is considering the possibility of imposing a state of emergency in the province. The Jakarta Post's Yogita Tahilramani and Edith Hartanto talked to Iskandar Muda Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djali Jusuf in Lhokseumawe this week about Aceh Free Movement (GAM).
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. For example, the earthenware and ceramics centers in Kasongan and Pundong, leather goods in Manding, wood carving and wood batik in Pajangan, and batik in Imogiri and Pandak. Wooden furniture, meanwhile, is made and sold in virtually every village.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rinjani Trek Center to open
Rinjani Trek Center to open MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Head of the province's tourism arts and culture, Tjok Suthendra Rai, said here on Thursday that the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara would inaugurate the Rinjani Trek Center located in Senaru village on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, West Lombok. "The Rinjani Trek Center is a joint project between the Indonesian and New Zealand government.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR committee wraps up constitutional amendment
MPR committee wraps up constitutional amendment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly's ad hoc committee in charge of constitutional amendment (PAH I) endorsed on Thursday the final draft of changes to the 1945 Constitution and said it was ready to submit it to the MPR Annual Session for deliberation and endorsement. The endorsement was taken in a plenary meeting of PAH I, led by the committee chairman Jacob Tobing and attended by all the factions in the Assembly.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 25
Rupiah Rates July 25 JP/13/Rupiah Rupiah Rates July 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 corporate governance. Market valuations are plummeting as investors are thinking twice before assuming companies are free of corruption and distribute honest financial accounts.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Women's GM Stefanova's might prevails
Women's GM Stefanova's might prevails The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria continued her domination of local players, with International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto being the latest victim in the sixth round of the Wismilak International Chess Tournament in Surabaya, East Java, on Thursday. To compound Indonesia's woeful performance, Stefanova, the only woman competing in the US$6,000 tournament, played the black pieces in defeating Danny.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
BII's rights issue fails to attract enough buyers
BII's rights issue fails to attract enough buyers Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government via the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will have to finance a bulk of the cost to bailout the publicly-listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) after the bank's rights issue failed to attract enough buyers.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Coffee farmers turn to vegetables amid low prices
Coffee farmers turn to vegetables amid low prices Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Liwa, West Lampung With coffee prices down 90 percent from their 1997 levels, coffee farmers in West Lampung have begun to plant other crops, mostly vegetables. In several areas in West Lampung, about half of the coffee plantations have been converted into vegetable farms. Farmers in the village of Padangcahaya village and Balikbukit regency have replaced coffee with chili and tomatoes. "We're being realistic.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt repays maturing bonds in cash
Govt repays maturing bonds in cash Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said it had repaid in cash some Rp 3.9 trillion (US$431 million) worth of bank recapitalization bonds maturing on Thursday by using part of proceeds from the sale of assets under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). "Yes, we made the payment in cash for the bonds just in time," Anggito Abimanyu, a senior official at the Ministry of Finance, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26 ;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlook Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Coal 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 to a possible stagnation in new investments.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. Parangtritis is a major contributor to the regency's revenue and also contributes to the income of residents in its vicinity. In 2001 more than 1.5 million local and foreign tourists visited the area.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOUR Laskar Jihad commander released from jail: Laskar Jihad commander Ja'far Umar Thalib got his first taste of free air on Thursday after two months behind bars. Ja'far's lawyer, M. Mahendradatta, said his client was released from the National Police jail following an order from the East Jakarta District Court, which ordered the police to suspend his detention.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Matahari to go ahead with bond issue
Matahari to go ahead with bond issue JAKARTA: PT Matahari Putra Prima, a leading Indonesian department store operator, is going ahead with a Rp 300 billion (US$33 million) bond issue to finance the construction of new stores next year. An official with PT Danareksa Sekuritas told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday that Matahari has mandated the state-owned securities company to underwrite the five-year bond, which is expected to be issued in August or September.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PDIP: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PDIP: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Agung admits to receiving Rp 1.6 billion, but not from Sutiyoso 2. TINJA: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 22 City sewerage project might not be realized 3. SMK: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Vocational graduates underskilled 4. SPEAKUP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 44 'July 27 incident politically engineered' OR 'Take July 27 suspects to court' OR Megawati's support of Sutiyoso irks public
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate up for second week in a row
SBI rate up for second week in a row JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI notes rose slightly for the second week in a row at auction Wednesday, the central bank said. The one-month SBI notes stood at 14.99 percent at the weekly auction, up a touch from 14.98 percent previously, Bank Indonesia said. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 15 trillion (US$1.65 billion) in bids at the auction, or 73.43 percent of the total.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Edited by Adrian 3:30pm
Edited by Adrian 3:30pm For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Story #4 Pandansimo harbour, a lucrative long-term investment Bright 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 resort. On certain Tuesdays and Fridays, thousands of devotees pray at various locations previously used for meditation by Yogyakarta's former king, Sri Sultan HB VII.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Understanding Pia's wide world
Understanding Pia's wide world Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fashion, arts, and women magazines have been the world of Pia Alisjahbana. But who knew that the young Pia was a dancer? It was almost 50 years ago, but it appears to be one of Pia's fondest memories. "I performed a contemporary dance created by American choreographer Martha Graham at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta," Pia revealed proudly.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Survivor unaware of plane crash
Survivor unaware of plane crash TARAKAN, East Kalimantan: International safety procedures during flight require aircraft passengers to wear seat belts. In perhaps a one-in-a-million case, going against the rule saved the life of a youth who claims he survived a plane crash because he defied the ruling, albeit unintentionally.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fretting over freedom of national rights body
Fretting over freedom of national rights body Ati Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the public frets about the future effectiveness of the National Commission on Human Rights, the few members regarded as the more committed ones will have to keep the Commission an independent body that can effectively combat human rights abuses.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court set to decide Tommy's fate today
Court set to decide Tommy's fate today Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Today could be the most crucial moment in the history of law enforcement in the country as the Central Jakarta District Court is scheduled to deliver a verdict in the trial of the youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. Tommy, 40, is charged with masterminding the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
New forestry law adds to mining sector woes
New forestry law adds to mining sector woes Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is not the first time the government has faced a tough decision, but the problem of mining operations in protected forests is proving to be a hard nut to crack. The three-year-old dilemma has pit legal certainty against environmental protection. Advocates on both sides claim to hold the overriding benefit and are urging the government to go their way.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Philippine FM to skip ASEAN meeting
Philippine FM to skip ASEAN meeting PHILIPPINES: Philippine foreign minister-designate Blas Ople is to skip a Southeast Asian gathering next week in Brunei, foreign office sources said on Thursday. Ople, a 75-year-old veteran politician, was named by President Gloria Arroyo late Wednesday to replace Teofisto Guingona, who was forced out for opposing U.S.-Philippine counter-terrorism operations in the south.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI, police to get more money in new budget
TNI, police to get more money in new budget JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police will be among four priorities for extra funding in next year's budget, a minister said on Thursday. "The planned increase should not be regarded as the return of a 'militaristic' state, rather as the means to improve the 'absolutely low standard' of military and police equipment," State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 corporate governance. Market valuations are plummeting as investors are thinking twice before assuming companies are free of corruption and distribute honest financial accounts.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian syndicate uses new strategy to buy Indonesian babies
Malaysian syndicate uses new strategy to buy Indonesian babies Bambang Bider, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak Pregnant Indonesian women are being lured to Malaysia with promises of high-paying jobs, only to be kidnapped and their babies sold for adoption or worse. The women are even prevented from breast feeding so they do not become too attached to their new-born babies.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam committed to good corporate governance 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. Market valuations are plummeting as investors direct funds away from equity rather than risk buying stock in corrupt and dishonest companies.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batu Bolong temple faces erosion
Batu Bolong temple faces erosion TABANAN, Bali: Batu Bolong Hindu temple in the coastal village of Beraban in Tabanan regency is dwindling in size due to coastal erosion, an official said. I Made Sulendra, the head of the temple's management, said here on Thursday that ocean waves were eating away at the site. The temple is not much different in historical value to neighboring Tanah Lot temple.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bridge champs go to HK event
Bridge champs go to HK event JAKARTA: The winning and runner-up pairs of the just-concluded National Bridge League (LBN) -- Wolter Karamoy/Ferdie Waluyan and Taufik Hasby/Robert Tobing, respectively -- will travel to Hong Kong to take part in the Celestial Intercity Bridge Championship. They will be the first Indonesian teams to take part in the event since 1998. Indonesia had its best ever showing at the championship back in 1987, when Bert Toar Polii led teammates to victory.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya distributes free condoms
Surabaya distributes free condoms SURABAYA: The provincial family planning board here has distributed 100,000 free condoms to support the birth control program in the East Java capital city. Chief of the board Sugiri Sarief said on Wednesday the move followed last year's project in which 150,000 free condoms were handed out to improve men's participation in the family planning scheme.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia needs 555 RI doctors, dentists
Malaysia needs 555 RI doctors, dentists JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has said that Malaysia was planning to recruit 555 general practitioners, medical specialists and dentists from Indonesia to be posted in hospitals and clinics in Sabah, Serawak and Semenanjung states. Vacancies are open only to applicants having at least two years of work experience and who have graduated from 11 state-run universities in Indonesia.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 intensifying its community development programs aimed at promoting the self- reliance of the local people in the long run.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. The scandal has been a big surprise to many people as it has occurred in a country that has a long tradition of transparency and honesty, as far as corporate management is concerned.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt repays bonds in cash
Govt repays bonds in cash Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it had repaid in cash some Rp 3.9 trillion (US$431 million) worth of bank recapitalization bonds maturing on Thursday by using part of proceeds from the sale of assets under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). "Yes, we made the payment in cash for the bonds just in time," Anggito Abimanyu, a senior official at the Ministry of Finance, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Immediate steps urged against pedophilia
Immediate steps urged against pedophilia I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The public concern over pedophilia has increased of late on Bali, but local communities and social workers are running into difficulties in fighting the practice. During a meeting on child sex here on Wednesday, representatives of 37 local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) demanded the Bali administration act immediately against the practice, and prosecute those involved in the crime.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poor welfare blamed on small budget
Poor welfare blamed on small budget Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The small budgetary allocation for health, education and social welfare expenditure was a major factor that rendered Indonesia one of the countries least successful in improving the welfare of its people, population experts said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Another shock
Another shock Only days after the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) published its findings about organized corruption in our judicial system, the nation was shocked by the court's handling of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung. The source of this shock was the four-year jail term sought by prosecutors for Akbar, who is on trial for corruption.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel told to withdraw products
Telkomsel told to withdraw products JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court ordered telecommunications company PT Telkomsel on Thursday to pull all telephone cards and advertisements showing model Filiana Andalusia S. within three months. If Telkomsel fails, the company will be required to pay Rp 20 million each day the ads and cards are in circulation.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hopes for sustainable at Johannesburg summit
Hopes for sustainable at Johannesburg summit Hira P. Jhamtani, Board Member National Consortium for Nature and Forest Conservation in Indonesia (KONPHALINDO), Jakarta A message of hope was in the title of Emil Salim's address as the Chairman of the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD), to be held on Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 in Johannesburg.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
NU seeks to reunite scattered members
NU seeks to reunite scattered members Muhammad Nafik and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the nation's largest Muslim organization, opened on Thursday a national conference aimed at reuniting its fragmented politicians and ulemas scattered throughout different parties and social groups.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPPU suffers another blow in Indomobil sale case
KPPU suffers another blow in Indomobil sale case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court overturned the ruling of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) made against Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) and PT Bhakti Asset Management for involvement in the high-profile Indomobil scandal. "The definition of conspiracy (charged by KPPU against the two firms) is different to what is defined under Article 22 of Anti Monopoly Law No.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Racist Indonesian fees
Racist Indonesian fees Since I first arrived in Indonesia more than 12 years ago, I have been very aware of the fact that westerners are regarded as 'walking ATMs' and at that time there were no ATMs in Indonesia. It took me a little longer to realize that it is not just the ordinary people who think this way, the Government does too. I have done my fair share of traveling around the world but I don't think there is any country which can beat Indonesia for its officially sanctioned racism.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministry seeks explanation of racist policy in Garut regency
Ministry seeks explanation of racist policy in Garut regency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has asked for a detailed explanation from Garut administration over its policy that has required the Chinese community in the regency to pay the debts of a businessman from that ethnic group.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati meets Abdurrahman, but enmity remains
Megawati meets Abdurrahman, but enmity remains The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Giving a false impression of reconciliation, President Megawati Soekarnoputri (second from right) shakes hands with former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid during the opening of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) national meeting at the haj dormitory in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vocational school not up to par
Vocational school not up to par Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) revealed on Wednesday that many vocational school graduates fell short of what was required by the industrial sector as the curricula applied failed to keep pace with rapid developments in industrial technology. "Only 40 percent of vocational school graduates are absorbed by the (industrial) sector," said Yudi P. Djojokusumo, chairman of the East Jakarta branch of Kadin.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's support of Sutiyoso irks public
Megawati's support of Sutiyoso irks public Victims of the July 27, 1996 attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party's headquarters plan to commemorate the tragedy at the site of the incident. They will also voice their outrage at the endorsement of Sutiyoso as gubernatorial candidate by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). Jamal, 38, a social worker who has strived to empower street children for almost eight years.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26 ;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlook Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Coal 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 to a possible stagnation in new investments.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fall in gold production continues
Fall in gold production continues Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta The falling trend in gold production in the country is showing signs of continuing due to a decline in new exploration activities. The drop in new exploration results from an unfavorable fiscal regime combined with the absence of a mining policy that can ensure the sustainability of mining activity.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea claims 14 lives in Kupang
Diarrhea claims 14 lives in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An outbreak of diarrhea has blighted the East Nusa Tenggara village of Tanini over the last two months, leaving at least 14 people dead and dozens of others in a critical condition. The high number of fatalities is largely because of the lack of access to emergency medical aid, Daniel Tomeno, a community leader, said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati asks clerics to fight against fanaticism
Megawati asks clerics to fight against fanaticism Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) on Thursday to fight against the fanaticism in Islam that had given the religion its dark image. Addressing the congress of the country's largest Muslim organization, the president said as the world's most populous Muslim country, Indonesia should be able to show the true peaceful teachings of Islam.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asiad hopeful fares below par at national event
Asiad hopeful fares below par at national event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National hammer thrower Yurita Aryani, the country's only track and field hopeful for the 2002 Asian Games, put in a dismal performance at the National Athletics Championship here on Thursday, raising questions about her chances at the Asiad.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 companies the crisis is not yet over. They are still struggling to survive. This, however, is not the case with consulting companies.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
President defends record
President defends record Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri publicly defended her record after one year in office for the first time on Thursday, asserting that it was impossible to resolve the country's hardships quickly. Speaking at the opening ceremony for a national conference of the Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Muslim organization, Megawati said that it would be unfair to say that she had completely failed in leading the country.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
City sewerage project might not be realized
City sewerage project might not be realized Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned construction of a sewage system in the city is in jeopardy because the administration and an investor have failed to reach agreement on the letter of intent (LoI), an official said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 survive and grow in a fast-changing market.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't hire disreputable lawyers, say attorneys
Don't hire disreputable lawyers, say attorneys Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who contributes the most to the corruption of the judiciary in this country? Is it prosecutors, lawyers or judges? "All do, including the public and businesspeople who persist in winning litigation by 'buying' justice," noted lawyer Frans Hendra Winarta said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
TelkomNet users increase by 80%
TelkomNet users increase by 80% JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced on Thursday that the users of its Internet service provider (ISP) TelkomNet Instan increased by up to 80 percent in the first semester of this year. TelkomNet users now total 366,450 in the period, from around 190,000 in the first semester of last year, with the total duration of usage increasing from 1.2 million hours to two million hours.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family attacked over 'false' rituals
Family attacked over 'false' rituals BOGOR: Hundreds of villagers in Cibungbulang, Leuwiliang district, Bogor regency, besieged the house of a resident on Wednesday and threatened to kill his entire family, who were accused of spreading heresies prejudicial to the Muslim religion. The angry mob had started to physically assault Rusman alias Ulus, 45, and his family when the police came to calm them down.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to break impasse on S. China Sea code of conduct
ASEAN to break impasse on S. China Sea code of conduct Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian foreign ministers want to break an impasse over a code of conduct for China and other rival claimants to South China Sea territories, a key military flashpoint in Asia, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government bans exports of Java fish
Government bans exports of Java fish Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The spread of the herpes virus in ikan mas (carp) and koi fishponds across Java has forced the central government to ban exports of the fish. The head of provincial fresh water fish breeding assistance unit, Muhammad Husein, said the ban was issued earlier this month to prevent the virus from spreading throughout the country.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2 * National: NU seeks to reunite scattered members 4 * Archipelago: Govt bans exports of East Java fish 5 * Opinion: Hopes for sustainability at Johannesburg summit 7 * City: Agung admits to receiving Rp 1.6b, but not from Sutiyoso8 * Sports: Roddick moves on, Grosjean crashes at Mercedes Cup 9 * World: Israel under fire over Gaza air strike 12 * Business: U.S.