Archive: 5 July 2002
73 articles found
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators not envoys' commanders
Legislators not envoys' commanders Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies, bandoro@csis.or.id Indonesian ambassadors are the representatives of our government, people and values around the world. They must lead our overseas posts and manage the program and the resources that support those posts and programs. Therefore Indonesia should send only its best and most qualified people abroad as ambassadors.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sulawesi, Kalimantan Police chiefs meet
Sulawesi, Kalimantan Police chiefs meet MANADO, North Sulawesi: All provincial police chiefs from Kalimantan and Sulawesi are holding a two-day meeting here, due to end today, to discuss security cooperation. North Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Comr. Wilson Damanik said on Thursday that the meeting was so as to anticipate the possible emergence of violent conflicts in their respective jurisdictions.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Direct gubernatorial elections OK, but not this time around: Sutiyoso
Direct gubernatorial elections OK, but not this time around: Sutiyoso Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso and several councillors agreed on Thursday to the proposal for a direct gubernatorial election here, but expressed doubts that it could be applied in the next election due to time constraints and the lack of political will. "I agree with a direct gubernatorial election, but do we have enough time the prepare the law and regulations?" Sutiyoso told reporters.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
(2 X 22)
(2 X 22) Urgent, a regional human rights mechanism Overview of ASEAN regional mechanism of human rights Todung Mulya Lubis Lawyer Jakarta 2. TEror -- Are terrorist suspects duping us? (2 X 30) The cautious, slow progress: Are terrorist suspects duping us? Milt Bearden Former CIA Chief in Pakistan Author, 'The Black Tulip' Los Angeles Times
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cheats misused Members names
Cheats misused Members names JAKARTA: Legislator Suryadharma Ali, who chairs the House of Representatives Commission V for trade, industry and cooperatives, revealed on Thursday that his name had been misused by an unidentified person to earn money. He said that the criminal had pretended to be Suryadharma and asked for money via phone calls to directors of state firms and businessmen.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to work harder to regain investor confidence
Government urged to work harder to regain investor confidence A'an Suryana, Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government still has plenty of homework to do if it is to fully regain investor confidence -- necessary to accelerate economic growth -- otherwise the megaproject relaunch will merely serve as a marketing gimmick on the part of the government, analysts have said.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prize, lottery war among banks heats up
Prize, lottery war among banks heats up I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta The impact of the financial crisis and economic turmoil have likely faded as most local banks, which are also the pillars of the country's economy, are now enjoying fiercer competition by launching continuous programs with tremendous prizes. More and more banks, either state or privately-owned, offer big cash prizes, luxury cars, expensive home appliances, free overseas trips and other goodies.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Feisal, Alatas to testify
Feisal, Alatas to testify JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta human rights court decided on Thursday to hear testimonies from top decision makers for East Timor next week to shed light on government policies that led to the referendum in 1999. Former coordinating minister for political and security affairs Gen. (ret) Feisal Tanjung, former foreign minister Ali Alatas and Agus Tarmizi of the ministry of foreign affairs had confirmed their appearance, prosecutor James Pardede said.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Baby Jim, a fighter for the unborn
Baby Jim, a fighter for the unborn Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An intercity truck was parked on the roadside. There was nothing unusual, except the picture on the back, depicting a pregnant woman who looks to be in deep grief, and some words: AIDS dapat menurun ke anak dalam kandungan (AIDS could be inherited to the unborn child). What does a truck have to do with AIDS? Baby Jim Aditya knows it well.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dreams of a busway system vs poor city buses
Dreams of a busway system vs poor city buses Edith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration dreams of constructing a Rp 54 billion busway system, but for some odd reason, the dismal condition of city buses has managed to totally evade the attention of Governor Sutiyoso and city administration officials.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Free sex' condoned in ad
'Free sex' condoned in ad From Republika Realistically, no husband would need to use a condom because he suspects his wife will infect him with AIDS. That's why the public service ad aired on all the TV channels, in which Harry Roesli and his friends sing a song about using a condom, must be intended for men who want to have sex with women other than their wives.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Aceh ---- 2x21
1. Aceh ---- 2x21 Govt likely to intensify military operation in Aceh 2. AIDS ---- 1x34 Indonesia faces danger of AIDS crisis or AIDS epidemic looms over Indonesia or Threat of AIDS crisis looms over Indonesia 3. Tax ---- 3x15 LTO staff to get handsome salary and fringe benefits
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia faces danger of AIDS crisis
Indonesia faces danger of AIDS crisis Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is edging closer to a HIV/AIDS crisis of epidemic proportion as infection rates of the deadly HIV virus increase rapidly, especially among injecting drug users. An HIV/AIDS study group said more than 30 people in Indonesia are infected with HIV/AIDS every month, especially through shared needles.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Petrokimia survives dramatic semifinal
Petrokimia survives dramatic semifinal Petrokimia Gresik dashed pre-tournament favorite Semen Padang's hopes of winning the soccer league title in a dramatic penalty shoot-out that decided their semifinal match on Thursday. Both teams were tied at 1-1 after the full 30 minutes of extra time. Goalkeeper Mukti Ali Raja was the toast of the match for making three acrobatic saves during the shoot-out won by the East Javanese side 3-2.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government drafts new bill on accountancy profession
Government drafts new bill on accountancy profession Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is drafting a new bill on the accountancy profession in a bid to help prevent misstatements and misrepresentations in audited financial reports. Mirza Mochtar, director of public accounting and appraisal services at the Ministry of Finance, said the new bill would provide better legal protection for both clients and accountants.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor faces tough talks on boundary, oil and gas
East Timor faces tough talks on boundary, oil and gas Dow Jones, Canberra East Timor, the world's newest nation, will have trouble settling its disputed maritime boundaries with Australia, Stephen Sherlock, an analyst at the Australian Parliament library, said Thursday. At stake are potentially huge royalties from energy production in the area.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Young people reject Sutiyoso
Young people reject Sutiyoso The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over a hundred young supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the National Mandate Party (PAN) united on Thursday to reject the nomination of City Governor Sutiyoso in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Justice a game for RI lawyers
Justice a game for RI lawyers From Koran Tempo During the New Order era, a senior and noted lawyer, who was smart with his tricks when handling his cases, was alleged to have been in contempt of court. Recently, in a court hearing involving a very important government agency and a very important high-ranking official, swear words were copiously shouted inside the court.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. bombing tragedy may complicate war on terror
U.S. bombing tragedy may complicate war on terror Ahmad Masood and Denise Duclaux, Reuters, Kabul/Bagram, Afghanistan Dozens of Afghan women clad in blue burqas staged an unprecedented protest on Thursday against an American air attack on a remote Afghan village believed to have killed 40 people attending a wedding.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Timor (2 x 23)
1. Timor (2 x 23) East Timor faces tough talks on boundary, oil and gas JP/16/Timor Dow Jones Canberra East Timor, the world's newest nation, will have trouble settling its disputed maritime boundaries with Australia, Stephen Sherlock, an analyst at the Australian Parliament library, said Thursday. At stake are potentially huge royalties from energy production in the area.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court date looms for Soeharto's half-brother
Court date looms for Soeharto's half-brother Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business tycoon Probosutedjo, the half-brother of former president Soeharto, will soon face trial over a corruption scandal causing Rp 44.4 billion (US$4.9 million) in state losses, a report said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves $350m loan to RI
ADB approves $350m loan to RI Agence France-Presse, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Thursday it has approved the disbursement of a US$350 million loan to Indonesia after the passage of a law to counter money-laundering. The loan is the final tranche of a $1.4 billion program to fund reforms in financial governance. ADB director general for Southeast Asia K.H.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI in the amended Constitution: Never repeat same mistake
BI in the amended Constitution: Never repeat same mistake Umar Juoro, Economist, Jakarta, juoro@indo.net.id To meet the demands of reform, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have amended the 1945 Constitution. Subsequent to the first, second and third phase of amendments, a number of articles are going through amendments in the current fourth phase, which includes the role of Indonesia's Central Bank (BI). In the formulations proposed there are several alternatives.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government, PT Paiton reach power deal
Government, PT Paiton reach power deal A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and independent power producer PT Paiton Energy have reached a final agreement on power purchasing prices for the Paiton I and Paiton II power projects.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P steps up lobbying
PDI-P steps up lobbying Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Striving to maintain its political domination ahead of the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is intensifying its lobbying of other major political parties. PDI Perjuangan executives had a working breakfast with their Golkar Party counterparts on Thursday in a bid to smooth the way for the upcoming Annual Session next month.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Street singer hurt by small blast
Street singer hurt by small blast YOGYAKARTA, Central Java: A beggar on Thursday sustained minor injuries when a tennis ball-sized object he found exploded after he threw it away. The police suspected the object to be firecrackers but were still investigating the incident. Thirty-six-year-old beggar Abdul Azis found the object at his usual resting place inside the ruins of the long-demolished Purnama Hotel.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Probe into Manulife judge-lawyer link begins
Probe into Manulife judge-lawyer link begins The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Justice extended its probe into the bankruptcy verdict issued against PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), questioning links between a daughter of one of the judges and Manulife's legal challenger. Chief Justice Bagir Manan also said the Supreme Court would decide on Manulife's appeal against the bankruptcy verdict before July 15.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hospital staff complain about ban on labor unions
Hospital staff complain about ban on labor unions Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers from dozens of hospitals in the capital organized a media conference on Thursday to protest their employers' move to halt their plan to establish workers' unions as an instrument for promoting their aspirations and welfare.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Let's fix our buses
Let's fix our buses The 10 children who were killed in Wednesday's bus accident in Jember, East Java, were from the Theobrama II Kindergarten in the village of Kemuningkulon, Arjasa district, Jember regency, East Jakarta. With parents and teachers, they were heading to Pasir Putih beach in Situbondo for a picnic. Whether the brakes of the state-owned Damri bus failed is being investigated. What is clear is that the bus was overloaded, with 47 seats and 107 passengers.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Navy foils illegal workers crossing
Navy foils illegal workers crossing PEKANBARU, Riau: The Navy foiled the crossing of at least 70 alleged illegal workers to Malaysia, catching them on a speed boat in Tanjung Medan waters near Riau. Navy officer Lt.Col. Daniel Madjid said on Thursday the passengers of the speed boat did not have the correct papers to enter Malaysia. They had come from East and Central Java, and West Nusa Tenggara, he said.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah youth wing to elect new chairman
Muhammadiyah youth wing to elect new chairman Edith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The youth wing of Muhammadiyah, one of the most influential Muslim organizations in Indonesia, is scheduled to elect its new leader next week for the 2002-2006 period, amid fresh hopes that the election should single out a future statesman for the country's second largest Muslim organization.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Only half rights body nominees 'qualified'
Only half rights body nominees 'qualified' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II wrapped up on Thursday the screening of 41 member candidates for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), with the preliminary conclusion that the number of feasible nominees was below expectations. The final results will be available on Monday, but some legislators hinted that the number of feasible candidates would be only around 20 people.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Universities should not only be for rich people'
'Universities should not only be for rich people' High school graduates wanting to continue on to university have just registered for admittance. Many people interviewed by The Jakarta Post consider university tuition fees too steep for them at a time when they are still trying to cope with the recession. Gunawan Wibisono, 41, is a photographer for the public relations department at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). He has two children, one in junior high school and one in high school.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plaza Bintaro's shoddy security
Plaza Bintaro's shoddy security From Kompas On June 4, 2002, at about 11 a.m., my son parked his car in the northern parking lot in front of Cahaya Department Store in Plaza Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang. When he returned to his car at 12:45 pm he was surprised to find that the windshield had been broken and that his CD player had been stolen. He reported this theft to the commander of the security guards at this plaza but was told that the management of Bintaro Plaza was not responsible for the loss.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
LTO staffs to get handsome salary and fringe benefits
LTO staffs to get handsome salary and fringe benefits Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tax officials working at the newly-established Large Taxpayers' Office (LTO) will get a very handsome salary, which could cause envy among other government employees.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Sumatra to build new toll road
S. Sumatra to build new toll road PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: State toll operator PT Jasa Marga and the South Sumatra local government plan to build a 23- kilometer-long toll road linking Palembang with Indrajaya. Jasa Marga president Syarifudin Alambai and South Sumatra Governor H. Rosihan Anwar signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding for the Rp 600 billion (US$68.9 million) project. Witnessing the signing was H Taufik Kiemas, the husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drug smuggling foiled at airport
Drug smuggling foiled at airport TANGERANG: Customs and excise officers foiled the smuggling of 28.5 kilograms of marijuana from Banda Aceh at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport last week. Customs and Excise Director General Permana Agung said on Thursday the drug senders and receivers were still being investigated by the police. He said the senders sent the marijuana from Banda Aceh on two occasions in different packages using special express postal services on June 27 and June 30.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Leuser National Park has lost 20% of its trees to logging'
'Leuser National Park has lost 20% of its trees to logging' Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Approximately 20 percent of the forest in Mount Leuser National Park in North Sumatra had been illegally felled by the year 2000, local officials have announced, adding foreign investors might have been involved. About 170,000 hectares of forests, or around 20 percent of the national park's total forest area of 842,000 hectares, vanished by 2000, said Jamal M.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Baby's corpse found at roadside
Baby's corpse found at roadside JAKARTA: The corpse of a baby girl was found inside a black plastic bag at the roadside on Jl. Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday. A woman noticed the bag while taking her daughter to school. As she felt curious but was too scared to open it, she reported it to an employee at the office of the local community unit, who later reported it to the police. The police found a newly born baby's corpse covered with blood, according to First Insp.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
National players tumble out at Milo junior badminton meet
National players tumble out at Milo junior badminton meet Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya National team officials saw their pretournament boasts scuppered as their proteges were sent packing at the US$10,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championships here on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights defendant says no regrets
Rights defendant says no regrets JAKARTA: Defendant Abilio Soares, currently on trial for human rights violations in East Timor in 1999, told the Central Jakarta human rights court on Thursday that he had no regrets for what had happened so far, including his trial. "I think there is no need for regrets. This is a struggle," Abilio told the court. Abilio, former East Timor governor, is charged with crimes against humanity, which carries a maximum sentence of death.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS prevalence among drug users
HIV/AIDS prevalence among drug users ------------------------------------- Indonesia 24.5% - 53% Denpasar 53% Jakarta 40% Bogor 24.5% ------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS prevalence among sex workers ------------------------------------- Papua 26.5% Riau 8% West Java 5.5% Jakarta 3.36% Yogyakarta 2.3% South Sumatra 1.13% East Java 1.2% West Sumatra 0.75% South Sulawesi 0.56% Jambi 0.43% Bali 0.04% -------------------------------------- Source: Ministry of Health
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators urge Karaha Bodas to resume project
Legislators urge Karaha Bodas to resume project Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators urged state oil and gas company Pertamina and the United States-based independent power producer Karaha Bodas Company (KBC) to end their legal dispute and sit down at the negotiating table to discuss the resumption of the latter's electricity project.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Military gets new commander
Jakarta Military gets new commander Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Maj. Gen. Achmad Yahya has a daunting task ahead him in safeguarding Jakarta when he takes up his new post as military commander in the capital city on Thursday. Jakarta has witnessed a fragile peace over the past few months, although there have been a number of small explosions.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two car thieves mobbed in Bekasi
Two car thieves mobbed in Bekasi BEKASI: Two people were mobbed after being caught redhanded trying to steal a car on Jl. Jatimulya in Tambun, Bekasi, on Thursday. Ahmad and Mardi Setiawan were trying to unlock a Kijang minivan which was parked at the roadside when the owner, Parmin, arrived unexpectedly. Parmin cried for help and soon people arrived and caught hold of the thieves. The people beat them before taking them to the police.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Doubting people's intelligence
Doubting people's intelligence It seems that there is an effort underway aimed at preparing Indonesians for the fact that they will not be able to vote directly for the president and vice president during the 2004 elections. This effort became clear recently when President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed her doubt about the readiness of the people to elect their leaders directly. Is it true that the people are not yet ready for direct elections? This seems questionable.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Battling violent image to tempt tourists
Battling violent image to tempt tourists Nopporn Wong-Anan, Reuters, Bandung, West Java An air-conditioned train gathers speed as it takes a hill curve on a track elevated hundreds of feet above lush terraced green rice fields. A short distance away, travelers watch smiling village children gather around a kite maker assembling their favorite toy. Other bare-footed youngsters fly red diamond-shaped kites that have already been made.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Impoverished and oppressed
Impoverished and oppressed From Rakyat Merdeka. It is really saddening to think of the fate of Indonesia and her future generations because the nation has been battered by a spate of miseries: low economic growth, a high rate of unemployment plus decreasing foreign investment. Her natural resources both in the forests and in the sea have been looted and plundered. Some state-owned companies are to be sold to foreign investors. What will become of our country? Impoverished and oppressed.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah youth wing to elect new leader
Muhammadiyah youth wing to elect new leader Edith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The youth wing of Muhammadiyah, one of the most influential Muslim organizations in Indonesia, is scheduled to elect its new leader next week for the 2002-2006 period, amid fresh hopes that the election should single out a future statesman for the country's second largest Muslim organization.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KOMNAS: 12 x 4 lines
1. KOMNAS: 12 x 4 lines Only half rights body nominees 'qualified' House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II wrapped up on Thursday the screening of 41 member candidates for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), with the preliminary conclusion that the number of feasible nominees was below expectations. The final results will be available on Monday, but some legislators hinted that the number of feasible candidates would be only around 20 people.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sturdy rupiah: Adrenalin rush for ailing banks
Sturdy rupiah: Adrenalin rush for ailing banks Bernie K. Moestofa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perhaps, it's just a start. For cynics, it remains uncertain. Either way, it's a sign that good things could be on the horizon. The strengthening rupiah over the past six months already offers hope that could pull local banks out of their five-year depression.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENE Navy releases hijacked ship from GAM JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy ships and Navy marine troops have managed to release shipping vessel the Pelangi, which was hijacked by suspected members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in the waters of Tanjung Jambo Aya waters in North Aceh early Sunday morning, a report said.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
DPR wants consultation revived
DPR wants consultation revived JAKARTA: Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Thursday to revive a consultation meeting with the President and proposed that the first meeting be held on July 16. "The House feels the need to revive such a meeting as there are too many issues that need to be discussed by the House with the President," House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Thursday after chairing a House leaders' meeting.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: A legislative team assigned to examine the flow of
JAKARTA: A legislative team assigned to examine the flow of Presidential Aid (Banpres) funds will soon convene to make final recommendations to the House of Representatives. Team leader R.K. Sembiring Meliala confirmed on Wednesday the team had concluded that State Secretary Bambang Kesowo had not committed any violations in dispensing the aid.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
15,000 Banyumas officials to have urine tests
15,000 Banyumas officials to have urine tests Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Around 15,000 civil servants in Banyumas regency, Central Java, will undergo a urine test in the near future to ensure that their bodies are free from illegal drugs. The plan has followed reports that some local officials are addicted to narcotics, Banyumas Regent Aris Setiono told journalists earlier this week.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 4
Rupiah Rates July 4 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 4 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt likely to intensify military operation in Aceh
Govt likely to intensify military operation in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Apparently niggled by the continuing violence in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, the government sent a strong signal on Thursday that the military operation in the restive province could be intensified.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police officer kills partner
Police officer kills partner PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A police officer accidentally shot and killed his friend during a fight with a group of men on Thursday morning, police said. Second brigadier Hanafi, 24, was killed by a stray bullet after his partner second brigadier SGO unintentionally fired his gun, a police officer, who declined to be named, said. The officer said the incident began after five drunken men started a commotion in the city's Bukit Sungai red-light district.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI welcomes UN legal experts
RI welcomes UN legal experts Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Thursday that doors were open for a United Nations legal expert who has been assigned to assess Indonesia's legal system later this month. State officials believe the fact-finding mission, due to commence on July 15 and end on July 25, will provide useful recommendations on how to improve the country's judicial system.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Last OAU ministerial talks open
Last OAU ministerial talks open SOUTH AFRICA: African ministers on Thursday began the last meeting of the 53-member Organization of African Unity (OAU) before its rebirth as the African Union (AU) with promises that the new body will deal more firmly with political crises. The 76th ministers' meeting was opened by host country South Africa's Deputy President Jacob Zuma, who said Madagascar's exclusion from the inaugural summit of the AU next week was proof of this resolve.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies recoup losses
Asian currencies recoup losses Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies recouped some of their recent losses Thursday as a short-covering rally in the dollar wound down. The South Korean won led the way, powering to an 18-month high against the dollar. The Singapore dollar, New Taiwan dollar, Thai baht and Philippine peso strengthened modestly. The U.S.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fourth of July marked with caution
Fourth of July marked with caution Agencies, Singapore/Manila Americans across Asia marked their first Independence Day since the terror attacks of Sept. 11 on Thursday with the U.S. State Department warning them to avoid crowded places. For many, it was business as usual, with weekend celebrations planned to mark the national day. Others organized or attended traditional receptions, picnics or barbecues at embassies or at home.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military involved in trade of rare animals: Activists
Military involved in trade of rare animals: Activists Lely T. Djuhari, Associated Press, Jakarta Thousands of endangered birds from Maluku and Papua provinces are caught and transported by the Indonesian military for sale at illegal markets, animal activists and officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 190m stolen, victim shot
Rp 190m stolen, victim shot JAKARTA: Two armed robbers stole Rp 190 million and shot at their intended victim in broad daylight on the crowded bridge over the Ciliwung river that connects Jl. H.R.Rasuna Said with Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto in Central Jakarta. Ahmad Mason, the victim, was the driver at Warren and Achyar, a law firm on Jl. Pekalongan, Menteng, Central Jakarta. He was shot twice, in his back and buttocks, but was not seriously wounded and still managed to drive the car to the office.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tending to the big fish
Tending to the big fish The opening of the first Large Taxpayers' Office (LTO) in Jakarta earlier this week is part of the concerted effort to ensure full tax compliance through better, more efficient administration and auditing. Since the Jakarta LTO will be the model for other LTOs that will be set up in the provinces, the government should see to it that the new institution indeed provides better tax administration services to taxpayers.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
China signs deal for US$8.5b pipeline
China signs deal for US$8.5b pipeline Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Chinese energy giant PetroChina Co, has signed a framework agreement with an international consortium led by Dutch/Shell Group to build an US$8.5 billion east-west gas pipeline, it announced Thursday. Company vice president Wang Fucheng told a press conference that Petrochina would hold a 50 percent stake in the 4,000- kilometer (2,500-mile) pipeline.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/BANDORO
JP/6/BANDORO LEGISLATORS ARE NOT AMBASSADORS COMMANDERS Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies bandoro@csis.or.id Indonesian ambassadors are the representatives of our government, people and values around the world. They must lead our overseas posts and manage the program and the resources that support those posts and programs. Therefore Indonesia should send only its best and most qualified people abroad as ambassadors.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police fail to question Tommy in jail
Police fail to question Tommy in jail Leo Wahyudi S and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The warden of Cipinang Penitentiary, Ngusman, refused on Thursday to allow police investigators to question Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra because they did not have a court order. The investigators had hoped to question Tommy about recent statements he made indicating that security forces knew of his whereabouts, and even aided him, during the year he spent as a fugitive.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Commodity producers see no serious damage from current dry spell
Commodity producers see no serious damage from current dry spell Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The producers of four key agricultural commodities -- crude palm oil (CPO), cocoa, rubber and coffee -- said that the current dry season was so far little different from other dry seasons, and that there had been little impact so far on their crops.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 4, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 0 5,500 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 120 5 101,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 0 12,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 25 2,500...
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Classic literature turned into a new television drama
Classic literature turned into a new television drama Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The success of TV Quiz Siapa Berani? (Who Dares?) has propelled its creator and co-host Helmy Yahya into the limelight of television production. Now, he embarks into alien territory by producing TV drama Anak Perawan di Sarang Penyamun (A Virgin in Bandits's lair).
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drought-hit rice farmers cry for help
Drought-hit rice farmers cry for help The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government assurances that food supplies are adequate may hardly comfort rice farmers, as they have called for government help to stave off widespread harvest failure caused by a possible long dry season. The drought is damaging rice crops along West Java's northern coast, including Cirebon, Indramayu, Subang, Karawang and Purwakarta. In some areas, farmers clash over access to water.
Fri, 05 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
AMEX responds
AMEX responds This is in response to the letter from Gunawan Setokusumo published in The Jakarta Post on June 20 regarding his experience with the American Express Corporate Card. We thank Gunawan Setokusumo for the feedback and deeply regret the inconvenience that he had to face as a result of a servicing lapse. We are contacting Gunawan Setokusumo directly to resolve the matter. We are taking serious steps to ensure that such lapses do not recur.