Archive: 6 July 2002
94 articles found
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor v.
Labor v. Management From Bisnis Indonesia A few days ago Bisnis Indonesia carried a report on a labor problem discussed in an International Labor Organization (ILO)- sponsored workshop on Bipartite Institutions and Workplace Cooperation. A few months earlier, we read reports that some companies were planning to relocate their production activities to other countries due in large part to the disputes between employers and employees here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why power rationing?
Why power rationing? From Republika Some people in Sumatra and Kalimantan were unfortunate enough to miss a number of recent World Cup soccer matches because of power rationing in their areas. Indonesia has been an independent state since 1945. Electricity should have been made to a priority for this nation to make progress. The fact is that power rationing is still effective in some parts of the country.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
HI circle, between history and reality
HI circle, between history and reality Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For most travelers passing Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta, the newly-renovated Hotel Indonesia (HI) traffic circle is seen only as a city decoration with its water fountains and the Welcome Statue. For activists, the circle is a hot spot for rallies ever since the downfall of former president Soeharto in 1998.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Customers to see water shortage
Customers to see water shortage JAKARTA: PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) said on Friday that the quality and quantity of its water supply could be affected by electrical problems being experienced by its raw water supplier Perum Jasa Tirta II at the Cawang Intake Water Works. The company announced in its press release on Friday that PALYJA would use Banjir Canal to add more raw water for its production.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor v.
Labor v. Management From Bisnis Indonesia A few days ago Bisnis Indonesia carried a report on a labor problem discussed in an International Labor Organization (ILO)- sponsored workshop on Bipartite Institutions and Workplace Cooperation. A few months earlier, we read reports that some companies were planning to relocate their production activities to other countries due in large part to the disputes between employers and employees here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military needs political umbrella
Military needs political umbrella From Koran Tempo Recently, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on the public to observe the development of circumstances in Aceh, where the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) continue to resort to violence.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Leadership needs to be
Leadership needs to be nurtured in education A. Chaedar Alwasilah Dean, Faculty of Language and Arts Education Indonesian University of Education (UPI) Bandung chaedar@bdg.centrin.net.id 2. FTA -- Tuna lesson for FTAs 1 X 30 Tuna, lesson for free trade pacts Edward Gresser Director Project on Trade and Global Markets Progressive Policy Institute, Washington The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3. RIA -- U.S. afraid of facing responsibility 1 X 32 U.S.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Senayan to have another business center
Senayan to have another business center Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid concern over the lack of green space in the city, a new business center functioning as an office block, apartments, and a shopping center will be developed in Senayan, Central Jakarta, which is designated as a green area according to the 1985-2005 city master plan. The new business center, which is now being marketed, is located on the corner of Jl. Asia Afrika and Jl.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hopes for Aceh peace dialog fade as military action looms
Hopes for Aceh peace dialog fade as military action looms Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hard line taken by the government will dash any hope for a peaceful solution to end the decades-long strife in Aceh, official and activists alike said.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PGN keeps on dreaming of boom in domestic gas consumption
PGN keeps on dreaming of boom in domestic gas consumption Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta To anticipate an expected boom in the domestic consumption of natural gas, state gas company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is currently busy seeking loans to help finance its mega pipeline projects. In an interview on Wednesday, the firm's president director W.M.P.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
School teaches rare classical dances
School teaches rare classical dances Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Javanese dances are taught in many schools or courses, but learning the rare and classical ones that are created out of the Yogyakarta Palace will certainly not be easy. Siswa Among Beksa dance school might be the only school in town which teaches Javanese classic dances in the Yogyakarta Palace style.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simple math
Simple math on forests The Jakarta Post (July 2, 2002) ran a letter reprinted from Koran Tempo about the government's decision to shut down or reduce the capacity of wood processing companies that lack sufficient legal supply of timber. The author says this is unfair since the government itself is to blame for the fact that companies cannot get enough timber. The letter misses the most important point.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministry, police to join in Manulife scandal probe
Ministry, police to join in Manulife scandal probe Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has been coordinating with the National Police Headquarters to investigate assets belonging to the three commercial court judges who declared PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) -- a subsidiary of Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial -- bankrupt. The ministry's spokesman, R.A.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Strategic projects
Strategic projects On July 3, President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated 14 giant projects at the Kujang fertilizer plant in Cikampek, West Java. Totally worth US$9.3 billion, the projects were described as strategic. As all the projects were designed in the past, according to Economic Coordinating Minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti they are packed with corruption, collusion and nepotism. After renegotiation, the value of these projects could be reduced.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in Aceh Imposing martial law seems to be the government's choice in putting an end to the armed conflict in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province. Although it is not yet a decision, the statement made by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following a Cabinet meeting on Thursday indicated that Aceh will be placed under martial law. The steps to impose it have already begun.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top cop warns against mass rallies
Top cop warns against mass rallies JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar appealed to all quarters on Friday not to hold mass rallies during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August. "Differences of opinion yes, but mass mobilizations should be avoided because it could create undesired consequences," Da'i said here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'1,500 Timorese children still stranded'
'1,500 Timorese children still stranded' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Kupang The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Friday that 1,500 East Timorese children, placed in orphanages across Indonesia in 1999, had not yet been reunited with their parents in newly independent East Timor. UNHCR spokeswomen in Jakarta Kemala Angraeni Ahwil said that parents had requested their children be returned, but finding them after they had been sent away to orphanages was no easy feat.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
S. Sulawesi facing teacher shortage
S. Sulawesi facing teacher shortage MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: With about 600 teachers retiring this year, the province of South Sulawesi desperately needs to recruit a new class of instructors. The rector of Makassar University, M. Idries Arief, said on Friday he had received a report about the imminent shortage of teachers at schools across the province, including at elementary schools. "We cannot allow this to happen. There must be a way to anticipate and prevent this shortfall," he said.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Win-win partnership schemes with regions needed
Win-win partnership schemes with regions needed K. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the beginning, many -- including foreigners -- had had positive hopes in the country's reformasi (reform). After four years, many dreams have turned into nightmares with the appearance of so many little "Soehartos".
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Three parties press ahead for direct presidential vote
Three parties press ahead for direct presidential vote Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading figures from three major parties on Friday pressed ahead with their demands for a direct presidential election in 2004 despite objections from the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). The PDI Perjuangan, chaired by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has appealed to political leaders to delay direct presidential elections until 2009.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blind obedience to Megawati
Blind obedience to Megawati Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Only five of the 151 legislators (two of the original 153 died) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) had the guts on Monday to openly defy the instruction of their party boss, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to save former ruling party Golkar from a major political embarrassment. The party's top executives, even high-profile politicians such as Roy B.B.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Factions want immediate election of new chairman
Factions want immediate election of new chairman Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council factions said on Friday the council should elect a new chairman soon, following the decision by outgoing Jakarta Military commander Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo to replace military faction member and council chairman Maj. Gen. Edy Waluyo with Col. Dody Sudarno.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Voting rights of
Voting rights of the TNI and police From Rakyat Merdeka Polemics on the pros and cons of whether or not the military and the police should be able to enjoy their voting rights have taken a great portion of space in the mass media but, unfortunately, they have not touched upon which party -- the executive or the legislative branch of power -- had inserted this matter in the final version of the bill on political parties.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tuna lesson for free trade pacts
Tuna lesson for free trade pacts Edward Gresser, Project on Trade and Global Markets Progressive Policy Institute, Washington, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The Bush administration, no doubt, expected angry reactions to this year's steel tariffs and farm subsidies. By contrast, the sudden emergence of Southeast Asian alarm over tuna fish must have come as a nasty surprise -- because, in this case, the administration was trying to do something good.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retired officers defend Constitution
Retired officers defend Constitution JAKARTA: Some 120 retired military and police officers formed a front on Friday to defend the 1945 Constitution and ensure that the current amendments did not deviate from its spirit. The officers said that the ongoing process of amending the 1945 Constitution should not betray the Proclamation of Independence.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup and Indonesia
World Cup and Indonesia When the World Cup games were held last month, twice a day were they televised on RCTI which, being continued day by day as routine events, very rapidly became taken for granted. Now that the World Cup tournament is over, we feel that we are missing the games very badly, as the nostalgic memory of the spectacular matches and their beautiful goals is but a memory.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leadership needs to be nurtured in education
Leadership needs to be nurtured in education A. Chaedar Alwasilah, Dean, Faculty of Language and Arts Education Indonesian University of Education (UPI), Bandung, chaedar@bdg.centrin.net.id Shopping is an everyday business. But when some Indonesian delegates were seen shopping in one of Rome's most expensive arcades while attending a world summit on hunger, this was another affair.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor v.
Labor v. Management From Bisnis Indonesia A few days ago Bisnis Indonesia carried a report on a labor problem discussed in an International Labor Organization (ILO)- sponsored workshop on Bipartite Institutions and Workplace Cooperation. A few months earlier, we read reports that some companies were planning to relocate their production activities to other countries due in large part to the disputes between employers and employees here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farmers ask govt to curb sugar imports
Farmers ask govt to curb sugar imports Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Thousands of sugarcane growers and workers at sugar plants in Cirebon, West Java, rallied on Friday to demand the government reduce sugar imports blamed for the steep fall in sugar prices. "The government has taken sides with foreign farmers. We're very disappointed," said Mohammad Anwar, chairman of the Indonesian Sugarcane Growers Association (APTRI).
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Craftsman uses banana bark in his ecofriendly work
Craftsman uses banana bark in his ecofriendly work Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Craftsman Hangno is no environmentalist, though he felt concerned about environmental damage and widespread illegal logging in the country. His small wooden handicrafts workshop uses less than three cubic meters of wood a month.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Stock Exchange July 5 JP/14/BEJ Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 26,2002: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 0 0 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 115 -5 127,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 25 27,500 Alter...
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prostitution complex demolished
Prostitution complex demolished BOGOR: Depok and Bogor public order officials demolished on Thursday 46 structures that were used for prostitution in Bojonggede district, Bogor. But local residents felt the officials did not go far enough in demolishing only selected structures, all of which were non- permanent.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why power rationing?
Why power rationing? From Republika Some people in Sumatra and Kalimantan were unfortunate enough to miss a number of recent World Cup soccer matches because of power rationing in their areas. Indonesia has been an independent state since 1945. Electricity should have been made to a priority for this nation to make progress. The fact is that power rationing is still effective in some parts of the country.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Tjandhik Ala glass painting , Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274-560404), until July 8. * Pre-historic archeology and picture by French paleontologist Francois Semah, CCF French Cultural Center, Jl. Sagan No 3 (Tel. 0274-566520), July 14 - 31. * Metalic Shit painting by S. Teddy, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (Tel. 0274-371015), until July 28. * Jula Juli painting by 48 artists of Yogyakarta, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students take test to access capability
Students take test to access capability Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many high school graduates still sat the admission test for state universities (SPMB) even though they have already paid to attend private universities. "I applied for the University of Indonesia's School of Communication Science though I have been admitted to Tarakanita Academy of Secretaries," said Dina Natasha.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Human resources in demand to win survival of fittest game
Human resources in demand to win survival of fittest game Judith Wirawan, Consultant, Accenture It is common knowledge that Indonesia is currently in a dire economic situation where businesses are suffering in almost every sector. This year, for example, the Indonesian Footwear Manufacturers' Association predicts exports to decline by at least 10 percent and the textile industry is foreseeing a 20 percent drop in revenue following a 25 percent revenue decline in 2001.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Holly set to wrap up giant killing run with singles title
Holly set to wrap up giant killing run with singles title Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Unseeded Holly Yusiana Paulima is looking to unseat another big name when she faces Firdasari for the girls' singles crown at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championships at Sudirman Sports Hall here on Saturday.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Agus linked to Jakarta and Manila blasts'
'Agus linked to Jakarta and Manila blasts' Agence France-Presse, Manila Philippine authorities said Friday they had received reliable reports that an Indonesian detained since March was involved in deadly bomb blasts in Manila and Jakarta. Justice Undersecretary Jose Calida said the reports, relayed to them by undisclosed international contacts, implicated Agus Dwikarna, a suspected Islamic militant, in the two bombings.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Voting rights of
Voting rights of the TNI and police From Rakyat Merdeka Polemics on the pros and cons of whether or not the military and the police should be able to enjoy their voting rights have taken a great portion of space in the mass media but, unfortunately, they have not touched upon which party -- the executive or the legislative branch of power -- had inserted this matter in the final version of the bill on political parties.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to set up green crimes team
Govt to set up green crimes team Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Friday an "untouchable" team of law enforcers would be established to handle crimes that damaged the environment, especially those involving illegal logging.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
300 top businessmen meet at IIOGE in Bali
300 top businessmen meet at IIOGE in Bali The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali More than 300 top business players and decision makers from 12 countries will meet here from Saturday to Sunday to discuss various issues in the energy sector at the third Indonesian International Oil, Gas and Energy (IIOGE). Officially opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday morning, the meeting was preceded by the 20th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Applying for
Applying for driver's license From Warta Kota When he first took over as the chief of the Jakarta police, Inspector General Makbul Padmanagara was very strict about the bureaucratic mechanism for the issuance of a driver's license. Brokers were not allowed to do their business. Charges were collected in accordance with the tariffs already set.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Intro
Intro Leaders from related industries from OPEC, ASEAN, China, Korea, and Russia will start a two-day forum today discussing key issues guiding the next stage of development in the Indonesian energy industry sector towards meeting Asia's long term energy demand. An exhibition is also being held in conjunction with the July 6-7 meeting at the Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN working on tourism pact
ASEAN working on tourism pact MANILA: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working on an agreement to boost tourism in the region by making travel within its 10 member countries "easier and less expensive", Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Friday. In a speech at a meeting of business leaders from ASEAN countries, Arroyo said the tourism agreement was just one of several steps being taken by the regional grouping to increase integration.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Struggle and Creation, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until July 12. * Japanese Contemporary Kriya Art, the National Gallery, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 12. * Sculpture by Djoni Basri, Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 12.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Voting rights of
Voting rights of the TNI and police From Rakyat Merdeka Polemics on the pros and cons of whether or not the military and the police should be able to enjoy their voting rights have taken a great portion of space in the mass media but, unfortunately, they have not touched upon which party -- the executive or the legislative branch of power -- had inserted this matter in the final version of the bill on political parties.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sweeping of industrial firms planned
Sweeping of industrial firms planned TANGERANG: The Tangerang Municipality's environmental agency will investigate hundreds of industrial firms, which have been alleged to have used ground water illegally, starting from the fourth week of July. The agency's office chief M. Akip said on Thursday that in conducting the sweeping, the agency would cooperate with the Banten province environmental agency and several officials from the Office of the State Minister of the Environment.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simple math
Simple math on forests The Jakarta Post (July 2, 2002) ran a letter reprinted from Koran Tempo about the government's decision to shut down or reduce the capacity of wood processing companies that lack sufficient legal supply of timber. The author says this is unfair since the government itself is to blame for the fact that companies cannot get enough timber. The letter misses the most important point.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simple math
Simple math on forests The Jakarta Post (July 2, 2002) ran a letter reprinted from Koran Tempo about the government's decision to shut down or reduce the capacity of wood processing companies that lack sufficient legal supply of timber. The author says this is unfair since the government itself is to blame for the fact that companies cannot get enough timber. The letter misses the most important point.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military needs political umbrella
Military needs political umbrella From Koran Tempo Recently, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on the public to observe the development of circumstances in Aceh, where the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) continue to resort to violence.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fair targets and realities
Fair targets and realities With only eight more days to go, it looks as though the Indonesian capital's traditional birthday bash, known as the Jakarta Fair, will have a hard time meeting its set target in terms of both visitor attendance and revenue.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Construction of
Construction of village roads From Warta Kota Road construction has yet to be equitably undertaken in all the regions, particularly in rural areas where roads are very important for transportation. I live in Kerikil village, Ciseeng subdistrict, Bogor. Unfortunately, most of the roads here are in disrepair. When it rains, pools of water quickly form on the roads, making the roads muddy. When it is hot, the roads are very dusty and the dust gets into the nearby houses.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
N. Korea visit advantage for peace
N. Korea visit advantage for peace JAKARTA: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the upcoming visit of the North Korean ceremonial head of state would have a positive impact on the efforts to reconcile the two Koreas. The visit of Kim Yong Nam, speaker of the North Korean Supreme People's Assembly, was a mark of appreciation by North Korea for Jakarta's peace efforts.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Why is education so expensive?'
'Why is education so expensive?' As registration for new students has started, many parents will be spending a lot of money on registration fees. Most of them question why the school fees, especially the state schools, are so expensive. But they are willing to pay anyway, as they want their children to go to good schools. Jailani is a parking attendant at a hospital in Jakarta. He lives in Serpong, Tangerang, Banten province.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Senayan alias HI - 4x12
1. Senayan alias HI - 4x12 HI circle, between history and reality 2. Edy - 2x 26 Factions want immediate election of new chairman 3. School - 1x 38 Students take test to assess capability 4. Speak- 1x 32 'Why is education so expensive?'
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Palar a diplomatic hero'
'Palar a diplomatic hero' Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In observance of his remarkable contributions to the country's foreign diplomacy, the government hinted on Friday at the possibility of granting national hero status to the late diplomat Lambertus Nicodemus (L.N.) Palar. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said Palar, the first Indonesian envoy to the United Nations (UN), deserved a state award as a national hero for his services.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini claims labor unrest is hitting exports
Rini claims labor unrest is hitting exports Rendi A. Witular and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The increasing number of incidents of labor unrest here has not only affected the flow of foreign direct investment but has also hit the country's export sector, Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi warned. She said on Friday that the latest signs of weakening export performance was mainly attributed to widespread labor protests and security problems.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's LNG Born to empower the world
Indonesia's LNG Born to empower the world Indonesia has used synthetic gas derived from coal since 1964. This synthetic gas was later added with other oil derivatives. For quite some time the synthetic gas industry was developing at a slow speed and only in the past few years has the state- owned company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) started to make use of natural gas. The domestic consumption of natural gas has been increasing dramatically ever since.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bungaran, Rini hold talks to resolve policy disagreement
Bungaran, Rini hold talks to resolve policy disagreement Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih and Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi held a two-hour breakfast meeting on Friday in what seems to be an effort to patch up differences over a host of trade policies. The informal meeting also involved senior officials of the two ministries. Rini declined to comment on the content of the meeting.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Silvi battles against odds at Milo junior meet
Silvi battles against odds at Milo junior meet Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Reigning champion Silvi Antarini has dealt the ongoing Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championships a blow with her mockery of both the seeding calculation and the country's badminton-governing body, PBSI, in her defeat of pretournament favorite Dewi Tira Arisandi here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Voting rights of
Voting rights of the TNI and police From Rakyat Merdeka Polemics on the pros and cons of whether or not the military and the police should be able to enjoy their voting rights have taken a great portion of space in the mass media but, unfortunately, they have not touched upon which party -- the executive or the legislative branch of power -- had inserted this matter in the final version of the bill on political parties.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI legal mess pushes firms to seek foreign justice
RI legal mess pushes firms to seek foreign justice Tom Wright, Dow Jones Newswires, Jakarta Indonesia's corrupt legal system has let foreign investors down one time too many. Now, a growing number of foreign companies that feel wronged are appealing to Singapore courts and even further afield in a bid to recover losses suffered after being swindled on business deals gone bad here. On the surface, this is nothing new.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Embassy thinking
Embassy thinking My daughter's best friend had planned to travel to Sydney on July 8 with her mother and two younger sisters and had applied for tourist visas from the Australian Embassy. On Friday, July 5, I got a call from this young woman asking if I know anyone at the embassy. Oh no, I thought, she didn't get her visa. The poor girl was almost in tears.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in Aceh Imposing martial law seems to be the government's choice in ending the armed conflict in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province. The statement made by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following a Cabinet meeting on Thursday indicated that Aceh will be placed under martial law. In Aceh, Governor Abdullah Puteh will soon seek the views of the Acehnese about the possibility of putting Aceh under martial law.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to intervene in KPC legal dispute
Govt vows to intervene in KPC legal dispute The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is set to intervene in the legal battle between East Kalimantan-based coal mining giant PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and the provincial administration in a bid to put an end to the long-running fiasco in the divestment of the KPC stake by shareholders.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP;WYS; ANPAk..r.. Letter-embassy JP/4/let Embassy thinking JP/4/let Embassy thinking My daughter's best friend had planned to travel to Sydney on July 8 with her mother and two younger sisters and had applied for tourist visas from the Australian Embassy. On Friday, July 5, I got a call from this young woman asking if I know anyone at the embassy. Oh no, I thought, she didn't get her visa. The poor girl was almost in tears.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor v.
Labor v. Management From Bisnis Indonesia A few days ago Bisnis Indonesia carried a report on a labor problem discussed in an International Labor Organization (ILO)- sponsored workshop on Bipartite Institutions and Workplace Cooperation. A few months earlier, we read reports that some companies were planning to relocate their production activities to other countries due in large part to the disputes between employers and employees here.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Voting rights of
Voting rights of the TNI and police From Rakyat Merdeka Polemics on the pros and cons of whether or not the military and the police should be able to enjoy their voting rights have taken a great portion of space in the mass media but, unfortunately, they have not touched upon which party -- the executive or the legislative branch of power -- had inserted this matter in the final version of the bill on political parties.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Haze hits Pontianak, masks distributed
Haze hits Pontianak, masks distributed PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Local youths and health officials stood at traffic lights and crossroads in the city of Pontianak on Friday distributing as many as 1,000 masks free of charge to motorists. The distribution of the masks was in response to the thick layer of smoke blanketing the city, particularly at night. The smoke is believed to be caused by forest fires.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Move to unseat Amien opposed
Move to unseat Amien opposed JAKARTA: A move by the former ruling Golkar Party to unseat the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, has met strong resistance from the National Awakening Party (PKB) and Amien's National Mandate Party (PAN). Ali Masjkur Musa, chairman of the PKB faction at the House of Representatives, said such a move would provoke political instability in the country. "I am against Amien's removal.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN closer to building $7 billion gas network gas network
ASEAN closer to building $7 billion gas network gas network The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has come closer to the realization of an ambitious plan to building a US$7 billion gas pipeline crossing the region as the energy ministers of the regional block signed a memorandum of understanding for the giant project on Friday.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Simple math on forests
Simple math on forests The Jakarta Post (July 2, 2002) ran a letter reprinted from Koran Tempo about the government's decision to shut down or reduce the capacity of wood processing companies that lack sufficient legal supply of timber. The author says this is unfair since the government itself is to blame for the fact that companies cannot get enough timber. The letter misses the most important point.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup and Indonesia
World Cup and Indonesia When the World Cup games were held last month, twice a day were they televised on RCTI which, being continued day by day as routine events, very rapidly became taken for granted. Now that the World Cup tournament is over, we feel that we are missing the games very badly, as the nostalgic memory of the spectacular matches and their beautiful goals is but a memory.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Construction of
Construction of village roads From Warta Kota Road construction has yet to be equitably undertaken in all the regions, particularly in rural areas where roads are very important for transportation. I live in Kerikil village, Ciseeng subdistrict, Bogor. Unfortunately, most of the roads here are in disrepair. When it rains, pools of water quickly form on the roads, making the roads muddy. When it is hot, the roads are very dusty and the dust gets into the nearby houses.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. aid revival to TNI wins support: Reports
U.S. aid revival to TNI wins support: Reports Dow Jones, New York The Bush administration's effort to re-establish military ties with Indonesia, which has been curtailed for nearly a decade because of its army's widespread human rights violations, has some unexpected support among Indonesians, The New York Times reported in its Friday editions.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Permit for Tommy's questioning wanted
Permit for Tommy's questioning wanted JAKARTA: The police are still awaiting leave from the Central Jakarta District Court to question Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra over his statements claiming that the police helped him during his time on the run. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Friday that the police expected to secure the court's permission on Monday. Asked when Tommy would be questioned, Anton said that the police needed to discuss the timing with Tommy.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta Arts Festival opens
Yogyakarta Arts Festival opens YOGYAKARTA: The 14th two-day Yogyakarta Arts Festival opened on Friday evening with performances staged along the city's main roads. Various performing artists from both modern and traditional performing art groups as well as district artist representatives performed various attractions. The performances started at Purawisata complex on Jl. Brijen Katamso, then proceeded along Jl. Parangtritis, Jl.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Craftsman uses banana bark in his ecofriendly work
Craftsman uses banana bark in his ecofriendly work Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Craftsman Hangno is no environmentalist, though he felt concerned about environmental damage and widespread illegal logging in the country. His small wooden handicrafts workshop uses less than three cubic meters of wood a month.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM not terrorist organization: Legislators
GAM not terrorist organization: Legislators Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and human rights activists lashed out at the government for branding the Aceh separatist rebels terrorists, saying the move would only be used to justify a large-scale military operation in the natural resource-rich province. "The use of the word "terrorist" to describe GAM is out of proportion," said T. Syaiful Achmad, coordinator of the 12 Acehnese legislators, here on Friday.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair attracts almost 1m visitors
Jakarta Fair attracts almost 1m visitors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty days after kick off, the Jakarta Fair has managed to attract a significant number of visitors and is expected to hit its target of Rp 200 billion in sales. The fair recorded 972,609 visitors as of Friday, an increase of 15 percent on the same period last year. Numbers peaked on the day 10 with 110,154 visitors, even managing to attract 77,000 visitors on the day of the World Cup final.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA agrees to share SMG assets with foreign creditors
IBRA agrees to share SMG assets with foreign creditors Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) reached an agreement on Friday that would allow the indebted Sinar Mas Group (SMG) to repay around US$950 million worth of its remaining debts to the agency over a four to 10-year period.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two W. Java councillors want to return gift, but unable to
Two W. Java councillors want to return gift, but unable to Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Two West Java provincial councillors from the Justice Party have wanted to return controversial gift money of Rp 250 million (US28,000) each from the provincial administration, but are unable. And they were even criticized by their peers.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to discuss Free Trade
ASEAN to discuss Free Trade Associated Press, Genting Highlands, Malaysia Southeast Asian trade and economic ministers gathered Friday for a weekend that blends friendly golf games with discussions about the region's financial future - including a pact with China that would create the world's largest free-trade area.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI hopes U.S. will lift embargo
RI hopes U.S. will lift embargo JAKARTA: The foreign ministry expressed the hope on Friday that the United States would end its military embargo against Indonesia by October this year as the country had taken the necessary measures to reform its military (TNI). "The lifting of the embargo will enable us to buy lethal military equipment from the U.S.," Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for North and Central America Dino Pati Djalal said on Friday. U.S. Congress is due to reconvene in October.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
82 elephants in Lampung face death
82 elephants in Lampung face death BANDARLAMLPUNG, Lampung: Dozens of elephants at the Elephant Training Center in the Way Kambas Nature Reserve, East Lampung, are in danger because their trainers are unable to provide them with sufficient food supplies. One of the trainers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he had to shepherd a herd of elephants to graze some 14 kilometers outside the reserve. "That is not even enough. They may die for lack of food.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 5
Rupiah Rates July 5 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPI chief to consult Dili over repatriation
PPI chief to consult Dili over repatriation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Militiamen of the Prointegration Forces (PPI) in Indonesia may be heading home soon, as their former chief will meet the East Timor government to discuss repatriation and the legal charges some may face for involvement in the 1999 violence.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian integrated gas development: Fact or fiction?
Indonesian integrated gas development: Fact or fiction? Mustain Sjadzali, Chairman, Indonesian Pipeline Industry Association, Jakarta, citra@indo.net.id At a dimly lit top-secret operation room somewhere in the Caucasus Mountains, the pipeline route is displayed on a large screen against a map of the central area region. A tense group of people fix their gaze on the two flashing icons moving along the line, the points of drama.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why power rationing?
Why power rationing? From Republika Some people in Sumatra and Kalimantan were unfortunate enough to miss a number of recent World Cup soccer matches because of power rationing in their areas. Indonesia has been an independent state since 1945. Electricity should have been made to a priority for this nation to make progress. The fact is that power rationing is still effective in some parts of the country.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Why power rationing?
Why power rationing? From Republika Some people in Sumatra and Kalimantan were unfortunate enough to miss a number of recent World Cup soccer matches because of power rationing in their areas. Indonesia has been an independent state since 1945. Electricity should have been made to a priority for this nation to make progress. The fact is that power rationing is still effective in some parts of the country.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta Festival's art market gets attention
Yogyakarta Festival's art market gets attention Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta When the Yogyakarta Arts Festival's art market first opened 14- years ago, only 20 participants joined in and few visitors came to look at the offered products in the then week-long event held in the front yard of the city's Vredeburg Museum. This year, however, more than 250 participants are taking part in the month-long art market.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Applying for
Applying for driver's license From Warta Kota When he first took over as the chief of the Jakarta police, Inspector General Makbul Padmanagara was very strict about the bureaucratic mechanism for the issuance of a driver's license. Brokers were not allowed to do their business. Charges were collected in accordance with the tariffs already set.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hotel industry thrives in 1st half: Colliers
Hotel industry thrives in 1st half: Colliers A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hotel business in Jakarta thrived in the first semester of 2002, after a short period of declining performance following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks last year, market research firm Colliers International said in a report issued here on Friday.
Sat, 06 Jul 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retired servicemen vow to defend Constitution
Retired servicemen vow to defend Constitution JAKARTA: Some 120 retired military and police officers formed a front on Friday to defend the 1945 Constitution and ensure that the current amendments did not deviate from its spirit. The officers said that the ongoing process of amending the 1945 Constitution should not betray the Proclamation of Independence.