Archive: 31 July 2002
72 articles found
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia united against terrorism
Southeast Asia united against terrorism Chris Foley, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian nations forged a landmark anti-terrorism declaration on Tuesday, and fine-tuned a broader pact with the United States pledging total cooperation on counter-terrorism measures. The U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
NU defends hard-line groups
NU defends hard-line groups Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Tuesday that the United States should not worry about a number of Muslim hard- line groups here as "they are not part of international terrorism but only promoting domestic radicalism." "In my opinion, these hard-line groups have been promoting radicalism at the domestic level for the sake of certain (political) interests. They do not do so for the sake of Islamic principles.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
On the Jatigede Dam
On the Jatigede Dam On your article entitled Indramayu to build giant dam to increase rice production on Monday, July 29, you quoted a source, Abdul Mutholib, Head of the Indramayu Irrigation Office, as saying: "The World Bank had prepared the funds to finance the (Jatigede) dam, providing that the central government acquired the land." I would like to clarify that the World Bank has no plans to finance the Jatigede Dam.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan to simplify customs procedures
Taiwan to simplify customs procedures Dow Jones, Taipei Taiwan aims to simplify customs clearance procedures with more Southeast Asian nations, the island's Ministry of Economic Affairs said Tuesday. Taiwan has signed temporary clearance agreements with Singapore and the Philippines, and aims to forge similar agreements with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Temporary clearance permits, valid for a year, are designed to simplify the export/import clearance process.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Survey
1. Survey Consumer confidence up again: Danareksa 2.IMF (2x26) Single digit inflation still possible, says IMF 3. Shoe (1x50) Reebok, Nike remain committed to RI despite protests 4. Stock (2x20) Asian stocks stronger after Wall St soars
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thais arrested for illegal fishing
Thais arrested for illegal fishing JAKARTA: A joint Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police force arrested 19 Thai fishermen for illegal fishing in waters off Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, a report said. A team of 27 soldiers and police aboard four fishing vessels attempted to intercept a fleet of eight Thai fishing trawlers off Bakongan in South Aceh regency on Sunday, provincial military spokesman Maj. Zaenal Muttaqin said on Monday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to open embassy in Libya
RI to open embassy in Libya JAKARTA: After meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz on Tuesday, World Islamic Call Society secretary-general Mohammad Ahmad Sharief of Libya said that Indonesia would soon open an embassy in Libya. Mohammad, however, declined to give further explanation on the move. "For further information just ask your government," he said.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Julius Tahija, a leading figure in the country's oil and banking sector, died on Tuesday morning at the MMC Kuningan hospital at the age of 86. Julius will be buried on Thursday in the family plot in Tugu, Puncak district, West Java, adjacent to his Australian wife Jean, who died in June last year, according to his youngest son Sjakon G. Tahija.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts criticize MPR's special decree on economic recovery
Experts criticize MPR's special decree on economic recovery Fitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists warned on Tuesday that a special decree on economic recovery currently being finalized by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) would not help the government in accelerating the recovery process.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
BSA opens Indonesian office
BSA opens Indonesian office JAKARTA: Software industry watchdog Business Software Alliance (BSA) launched its Indonesian operation on Tuesday, saying that its main aim was to help stamp out the problem of computer program piracy in the country. BSA Indonesia will be focusing on providing education for computer users regarding copyrights and what impact illegal practices might have on the economy.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. GOVERNOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. GOVERNOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Sutiyoso is confirmed as suspect in July 27 attack 2. ODE: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Laode fails again to testify in Rahardi Ramelan trial 3. POLICE: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 34 Police vow to protect MPR session 4. BOOK: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 Parents hunt for cheaper textbooks in Senen 5. SPEAKUP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 'I don't expect much from the legislators'
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister Kwik comes to Megawati's defense
Minister Kwik comes to Megawati's defense Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie slammed President Megawati Soekarnoputri's critics, whom he said had excessively and disproportionately criticized the President and her one-year government. Kwik argued that Megawati had really achieved something for the nation over the last one year.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Client : Rantai Expo
Client : Rantai Expo Publication : August 2 Approval : July 29 Notes multimodal transport refers to modes of public transport Taking advantage of a bigger market By Sudibyo M. Wiradji Countries grouped in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to see tougher competition in the transportation and logistics industries, now that the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is in place.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bill on Yogyakarta special status feared to breach democracy
Bill on Yogyakarta special status feared to breach democracy Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta With its long-standing reputation as the town of scholars, Yogyakarta appears to have cold-shouldered democracy, which the world recognizes as the best principle of governing, when it comes to the political status of monarchic rulers. The matter came to the fore after a team of experts made public a bill on Yogyakarta's status as a special province recently.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Little choice for RI in U.S. policy
Little choice for RI in U.S. policy 2. Yomiuri 1 x 32 Reconciling Tokyo and Washington Japan, U.S. ties: Calm before the storm? 3. Korea-- 1 x 21 Real corporate reform begins 4. Nation-- 1 x 21 How to stop wife-beating
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan drops lawsuit against KPC
East Kalimantan drops lawsuit against KPC A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan provincial government has dropped all lawsuits against coal mining giant PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and its shareholders, which should pave the way for the long-delayed divestment of the company's 51 percent stake.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Colin Powell's visit: Seeking a compromise 2
* Headlines: Colin Powell's visit: Seeking a compromise 2 * National: Survey says public ready for direct polls 4 * Archipelago: E. Timorese threaten to boycott 2004 polls 5 * Opinion: Little choice for RI in U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Colin Powell's visit: Seeking a compromise
Colin Powell's visit: Seeking a compromise C.P.F. Luhulima, Foreign Affairs Analyst, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta America's unilateralist surge -- from Afghanistan to the "Axis of Evil" -- is not sustainable, militarily or politically. To maintain a global war against terrorism, and to make it genuinely global, the United States has to encourage and support regional counterterrorism strategies.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Business plans in disarray amid vague economic vision
Business plans in disarray amid vague economic vision Weakness in national leadership has had a more negative impact than positive impact, according to some economists. The Jakarta Post's contributor Rikza Abdullah talked to Djisman S. Simandjuntak, executive director of Prasetya Mulya business school, who shared his thoughts on the economic vision of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration. Question: Would you say the government lacks commitment to policy reform?
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blast victim moved to Makassar
Blast victim moved to Makassar AMBON, Ambon: Haulussy Hospital director Jopie Manuputty said here on Tuesday that Lasamu, one of 53 people injured in a bomb blast in the town on July 27, would be transferred to a bigger hospital in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar to treat his leg injuries. Hospital officials said two others had undergone surgery after the explosion and 12 others had been discharged after receiving treatment.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police vow to protect MPR session
Police vow to protect MPR session Damar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor The police have deployed personnel to safeguard the upcoming Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which is likely to be the catalyst for a large number of demonstrations. City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR told to side with public
MPR told to side with public Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts asked the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday to focus more concern on people's interests rather than their short-term political benefits in amending the 1945 Constitution. Legal experts Adnan Buyung Nasution of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (LBH) and Abdul Bari Azed of the University of Indonesia said that the Assembly had not yet amended articles that had a direct impact on the public.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Counterterror ties strengthening with little publicity, envoy says
Counterterror ties strengthening with little publicity, envoy says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cooperation between Indonesia and the United States in the war against terror is taking place behind the glare of media publicity, and Washington appears to be quite satisfied with Jakarta's response so far. U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Komisi --- 2x21
1. Komisi --- 2x21 Calls rise for independent constitutional commission 2. KPC ------ 2x20 East Kalimantan drops lawsuits against KPC 3. Tahija --- 1x27 Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies 4. Recovery - 1x36 Special decree won't help economic recovery
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
More is less
More is less Last week was certainly not an ordinary week. Two new political parties were established and publicly declared. The first is the Bung Karno Nationalist Party (PNBK) led by Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) dissident Eros Djarot, and the other is the Unity, Democracy and Nationhood Party (PPDK) led by former state minister of regional autonomy Ryaas Rasyid.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military, Police call for return to 1945 Constitution
Military, Police call for return to 1945 Constitution Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) draws near, the Indonesian Military (TNI), along with the National Police, has maintained its opposition to the ongoing constitutional amendment process and is calling for a return to the (unamended) 1945 Constitution. TNI chief Gen.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian judokas set for Korean camp
Indonesian judokas set for Korean camp The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian judokas, now preparing for the 2002 Asian Games, will opt for an intensive training workout in the Games' hall as they plan to see out the remaining time training in South Korea. The Asian Games are scheduled to start its two-week competition in Busan on Sept. 29, in which the Indonesian sporting delegation will send around 100 athletes to compete in 19 sporting events.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Polio immunization begins on Sept. 12
Polio immunization begins on Sept. 12 JAKARTA: A total of 20.8 million babies in Indonesia and children under the age of five are scheduled to participate in a nationwide Immunization Week (PIN) which will be held across the nation from Sept. 12 through to Oct. 9 2002. "The participating babies and infants will be immunized free of charge.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to work with China to end territorial disputes
ASEAN to work with China to end territorial disputes Brian Rhoads, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian foreign ministers pledged on Tuesday to work closely with giant neighbor China on a code of conduct to help resolve territorial disputes in the potentially oil-rich South China Sea.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso is confirmed as suspect in July 27 attack
Sutiyoso is confirmed as suspect in July 27 attack Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military Police Commander Maj. Gen Sulaiman A.B. announced on Tuesday that Governor Sutiyoso was a suspect of the July 27, 1996 incident when hundreds of progovernment civilians and military attacked the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI).
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI lobbies Malaysia on repatriation of workers
RI lobbies Malaysia on repatriation of workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With just one day to go until Malaysia implements harsh immigration laws, the country continues to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Indonesians living illegally in Malaysia.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Calls rise for independent constitutional commission
Calls rise for independent constitutional commission Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressure is now growing for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to establish an independent constitutional commission, just two days before the Assembly begins its Annual Session to endorse changes agreed in the fourth phase of the constitutional amendment process.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh troops brace for mass strike
Aceh troops brace for mass strike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The military and police in Aceh are anticipating a mass strike during the celebration of Independence Day on Aug. 17 in the restive province. Police chief Insp. Gen. Yusuf Manggabarani told a media conference the security personnel had heard rumors of a mass strike circulating in the westernmost province.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Planned hunting resort sparks environmental outrage
Planned hunting resort sparks environmental outrage Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A Lampung administration plan to open a 250-hectare international hunt resort in West Lampung Regency has sparked condemnation from environmental activists who say it will affect the neighboring protected national park. They accused the local administration of trying to legalize gambling activities on the location and poaching from the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies The Jakarta Post Jakarta Julius Tahija, a leading figure in the country's oil and banking sector, died on Tuesday morning at the MMC Kuningan hospital at the age of 86. Julius will be buried on Thursday in the family plot in Tugu, Puncak district, West Java, adjacent to his Australian wife Jean, who died in June last year, according to his youngest son Sjakon G. Tahija.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
No more burden, please!
No more burden, please! From Koran Tempo President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz stated that making a deliberate consensus would be preferable in making decisions at the upcoming People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) Annual Session in August, especially on the fourth amendment of the 1945 Constitution. Politicians, observers and the media have quickly reacted to the statements.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timorese threaten to boycott 2004 polls
E. Timorese threaten to boycott 2004 polls Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least 5,700 East Timorese who have chosen to stay in Indonesia threatened on Tuesday to snub the 2004 general election to protest the government's failure to heed their demand for compensation.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates July 30 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Arroyo
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Arroyo Agence France-Presse, Manila Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) must resist the urge to stall closer regional integration, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said. "For our diverse countries to survive and prosper, we need closer integration. We need to think regionally and deepen regional ties.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 31, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 31, 2001 Exhibition * Painting by Jumadi, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), until Aug. 10. Performance * Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Film * British Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12A, 3rd Floor, every Tuesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. .
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-US-Anwar Top U.S. official meets wife of Malaysia's jailed politician Anwar JP/11/ASEAN Top U.S. official meets wife of Anwar MALAYSIA: A top U.S. official met the wife of jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday, as visiting U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell repeated criticism that his convictions were flawed. In a rare meeting between a top U.S. official and Anwar supporters, U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The plantation unit of Indonesia's PT Astra
JAKARTA: The plantation unit of Indonesia's PT Astra International, PT Astra Agro Lestari, plans to issue around Rp 400 billion in bonds later this year, a source said Tuesday. "We hope the bond will be issued in the fourth quarter of the year," the source, who declined to be named, told Dow Jones Newswires.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia defends antiterrorism fight, Powell supportive
Indonesia defends antiterrorism fight, Powell supportive Simon Cameron-Moore and Elaine Monaghan, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan/Singapore Indonesia on Tuesday defended its record in fighting terrorism as U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell lent support, hinting Washington was ready to consider resuming military ties.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Survey says public ready for direct poll
Survey says public ready for direct poll Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poll shows that 69.5 percent of 4,133 respondents are ready to vote in a direct presidential election, as lawmakers will meet next week to decide whether to adopt a direct election in 2004.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN discounts E. Timor membership
ASEAN discounts E. Timor membership Dow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has ruled out immediate membership for East Timor, the world's newest country, officials said on Tuesday. ASEAN foreign ministers, meeting at an informal dinner Monday, discussed bringing in East Timor as the 11th member of the regional grouping but could not reach a consensus.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence up again: Danareksa
Consumer confidence up again: Danareksa The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence rose in June for the fifth consecutive month, paving the way for even greater consumer confidence, the Danareksa Research Institute said on Tuesday. Danareksa said its latest survey showed that the consumer confidence index (CCI) increased to 101.4 from 99.3 in May. Danareksa said that people were more optimistic about the pace of the economic recovery.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Single digit inflation still possible, says IMF
Single digit inflation still possible, says IMF The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday that the country was still on track to achieve its single-digit inflation target, despite the rupiah's renewed weakness against the U.S. dollar. The IMF's senior representative in Indonesia, David Nellor, said he expected inflation to fall below 10 percent by the year's end.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
City park budget Rp 19b per year
City park budget Rp 19b per year JAKARTA: Head of the City Parks Agency Mauritz Napitupulu said here on Tuesday that the city administration spent Rp 19 billion each year on the maintenance of some 500 parks in the city's five mayoralties. According to Mauritz, the money was used for, among other things, the buying of fertilizer, and paying for grass cutting and the planting of trees. The money was taken from the city administration budget.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925 50 10,500 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 5 368,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 25 49,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 500 0 10,000...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Assembly members arrive for Annual Session
Assembly members arrive for Annual Session The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than half the members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have arrived in Jakarta two days before the Assembly's Annual Session begins, while the factions have been intensifying their negotiations to prevent a deadlock on constitutional reform. MPR media relations officer Aip Suherman said on Tuesday that the 682 Assembly members would stay at the Hotel Mulia throughout the session.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Little choice for Indonesia in U.S. policy
Little choice for Indonesia in U.S. policy Aleksius Jemadu, Lecturer, Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS), Parahyangan University, Bandung When U.S. President George W. Bush received President Megawati Soekarnoputri's assurance last year that Indonesia would support the U.S. fight against international terrorism, it was the best promise he could expect from the leader of a country with the largest Muslim population in the world.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia announces reprieve for illegals
Malaysia announces reprieve for illegals Julia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia announced a last-minute reprieve for illegal immigrants who can prove they are willing to leave the country but warned others face jail and caning when an amnesty deadline expires on Wednesday. "There is an extension of one month for those who want to go home but could not get travel documents and tickets in time," Immigration Department director general Mohamed Jamal Kamdi said Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Philippine leader
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Philippine leader Agence France-Presse Manila Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) must resist the urge to stall closer regional integration, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said. "For our diverse countries to survive and prosper, we need closer integration. We need to think regionally and deepen regional ties.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unwanted migrant workers
Unwanted migrant workers At midnight tonight (July 31), time will be up for the hundreds of thousands of undocumented Indonesians attempting to eke out a living in Malaysia -- a living they have not been able to find in their own homeland.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
House, government slammed for labor bills
House, government slammed for labor bills The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Both employers and labor unions slammed the House of Representatives and the government for the much-criticized labor bills, saying the House and the government team preparing the two bills had failed to bridge the gap between employers and workers.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Business is brisk at Mall Karawaci
Business is brisk at Mall Karawaci TANGERANG: Supermal Karawaci, which ceased operations for two years following the May riots in 1998, claims to be recovering and reviving small businesses around it. Of a total of 370 shops in the mall, 337 have resumed operating, Supermal Karawaci general manager Heru Nasution said. He added that other tenants were set to open their businesses. He said the recovery had also improved the welfare of the people around the mall.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Speech costs politician shot at election: Singapore opposition
Speech costs politician shot at election: Singapore opposition politician Chee Soon Juan lost his chance to contest the next general election when he was slapped with a fine on Tuesday for speaking in public without a permit. Chee, who was fined S$3,000 ($1,704) at the end of a three-day court hearing, made a speech at Singapore's lone public soapbox in February about three Muslim girls who were barred from state schools after they wore headscarves or "tudungs" to class.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laode fails again to testify in Rahardi Ramelan trial
Laode fails again to testify in Rahardi Ramelan trial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the fourth time, the South Jakarta District Court failed on Tuesday to hear the testimony of the Vice President's advisor Laode Kamaluddin in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal hearing, due to the lack of official approval from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inaccurate report
Inaccurate report The article titled Unreliable police data causes failures in fighting crime (The Jakarta Post, July 29, 2002) was very interesting, but it contained some inaccurate data. The final paragraph said that Jakarta has a total of 21,000 police for 8.3 million population. This means one officer for every 395 people. But then the paragraph says that "those figures fall short of the ideal, namely one officer per 400 residents". Actually those figures are better than the so-called ideal.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta fails to treat garbage properly
Jakarta fails to treat garbage properly BEKASI: A councillor from the Bekasi mayoralty criticized the Jakarta administration on Tuesday for its failure to properly treat its garbage which is disposed at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi. Nurul Yakin Setiabudi from the National Mandate Party (PAN) accused the city administration of being unprofessional in the waste management, which caused environmental pollution in the area.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
When legislators grumble
When legislators grumble From Koran Tempo The recent hearing between President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the House of Representatives has disappointed the House members. The President was reluctant to hold a direct dialog with the House members, instead she left soon after she read her report. Why should the House members be disgruntled and grumbling? This kind of an informal meeting, including meetings with Cabinet ministers, is something new, which is very good.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tougher punishment sought for those who abuse their maids
Tougher punishment sought for those who abuse their maids Zuraidah Ibrahim, Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The inventory of injuries read like something from a torture manual. Indonesian maid Muawanatul Chasanah, as most readers know by now, wasted away from 50 kg to 36 kg in the span of 16 months. Littered all over her figure were 200 scars, sores, cuts and burns, the result of repeated whipping, kicking, punching, and burning with cigarette butts and scalding with hot water.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I don't expect much from the legislators'
'I don't expect much from the legislators' The People's Consultative Assembly's Annual Session, which will cost at least Rp 19 billion, begins on Aug. 1. A number of important issues are to be discussed at the 10-day session, which will see politicians jostling with each other. However, common people do not seem to be aware of the event. Some share their opinions with The Jakarta Post. Bimanto, 34, an employee at a state-owned company on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parents hunt for cheaper textbooks in Senen
Parents hunt for cheaper textbooks in Senen Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last month parents were worried about making sure their children were accepted into the school of their choice. Now their concerns have to do with textbooks, or more precisely the cost of textbooks, which many parents find prohibitive. It is for this reason that many parents buy their children's textbooks from street vendors, who sell new books at lower prices than those found at bookstores.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yohanes Surya makes science fun
Yohanes Surya makes science fun Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali When five Indonesian high school students triumphed at the 33rd World Physics Olympiad, nobody felt happier than Yohanes Surya, the team's physics trainer. "This is the first time Indonesia has achieved such a high accolade since the country took part at the International Physics Olympiad in l996," smiled Yohanes, who could not hide his happiness.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
DJ Taiwan Aims To Simplify Customs Procedures With SE Asia
DJ Taiwan Aims To Simplify Customs Procedures With SE Asia TAIPEI (Dow Jones)--Taiwan aims to simplify customs clearance procedures with more Southeast Asian nations, the island's Ministry of Economic Affairs said Tuesday. Taiwan has signed temporary clearance agreements with Singapore and the Philippines, and aims to forge similar agreements with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Swiss cuisine in a homey atmosphere
Swiss cuisine in a homey atmosphere Tania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Providing an atmosphere of Swiss festivity and style, the Gran Melia Hotel draws one in with a cross of tropical naturalism and European formality during the ongoing Swiss Food and Cultural Highlights. The hotel's cross-cultural architecture mirrors the night's immersion in Swiss culture and cuisine.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trade volume between ASEAN member countries has significantly
Trade volume between ASEAN member countries has significantly increased in recent years.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maan, Gunasegaran joint leaders at Olympic Open
Maan, Gunasegaran joint leaders at Olympic Open Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Maan Nasim and Malaysian P. Gunasegaran shared the lead on the opening day of the Olympic Open golf tournament at the Cikarang Golf and Country Club in Bekasi, West Java on Tuesday. The two carded two-under-par 70s to lead the 89-strong field. Chen Yuan Chi of Chinese Taipei finished the opening round one stroke behind the front-runners.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
I. Christianto
I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta It's not just hitting the ball in the fairway Playing golf is not just walking down the fairway and hitting the ball. It is a lifestyle that describes one's social status, which is why money does not matter for most golfers in Indonesian when purchasing golf paraphernalia. This has created a lucrative industry: the sale of golf equipment and golf accessories.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Revoke existing agreement on migrants in Malaysia
Revoke existing agreement on migrants in Malaysia Wahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary, Consortium of Advocates for Indonesian Migrant Workers (KPBMI), Jakarta July 31 is the deadline for undocumented migrant workers across Malaysia, following the enactment of Immigration Act 1154/2002, which is an amendment of a 1963 act.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reebok, Nike remain committed to RI despite protest
Reebok, Nike remain committed to RI despite protest Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta World giant athletic shoemakers Reebok International Ltd. and Nike Inc. said on Tuesday that they remained committed to Indonesia despite contract terminations with a couple of local shoe suppliers that have sparked labor protests.