Archive: 1 August 2002
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Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional amendment main focus at session
Constitutional amendment main focus at session Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fourth phase of the constitutional amendment process will likely become the major focus of attention from the public and legislators during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), despite some other important issues. This trend has been reflected in the proposals and input brought forth by various groups who have visited the MPR over the last three days.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government liberalizes telecoms sector
Government liberalizes telecoms sector Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned international telecommunications provider PT Indosat will be allowed to start up local call services as of Thursday, marking a change for the country's fixed-line telecommunications sector from a monopolistic structure to one based on competition.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sudjiono denies corruption charges
Sudjiono denies corruption charges JAKARTA: A former president director of state-owned company PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (PBUI) denied on Wednesday charges that he misused US$240.9 million in state funds. Defendant Sudjiono Timan, 42, maintained his innocence during his trial at the South Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Artists show conscience of democracy in works
Artists show conscience of democracy in works Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The word "democracy" is all too familiar to virtually all layers of the community. It is present in textbooks at all levels of education and also in the mass media, but it is yet to be construed and practiced as it should be. This nation has had a bitter taste of how a semblance of democracy has been practiced.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 20
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 20 PDI-P announces incumbent Sutiyoso as its main candidate 2. KKN: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Sutiyoso admits to inability to stop rampant corruption 3. TOMMY: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 25 Tommy fails to appear in Tangerang District Court 4. TKI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 25 Labor activists protest Malaysia's strict policy 5. SPEAKUP: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 52 'Ask Megawati not to make the poor cry all the time'
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Museum explore Women in the arts
Museum explore Women in the arts Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta In 1971,Art News printed the provocative question, "Why are there no great women artists?" Since then, thousands of women accomplished artists have turned up and interest in them has flourished. Interestingly, women artists appear to have had a groundbreaking role in the development of art.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U-17 soccer tournament kicks off Sunday
U-17 soccer tournament kicks off Sunday JAKARTA: Thirty-two junior teams were confirmed to take part in the U-17 Extra Joss Soccer Championship, which will kick off on Sunday, according to the organizers. "This will be the second year of the tournament. We have invited a number of clubs to join and those 32 teams are, we believe, ready for the competition," committee chairman Yusuf Rizal told a press conference here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students rally in support of MPR
Students rally in support of MPR MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Some 100 Muslim activists rallied in front of the South Sulawesi provincial legislature on Wednesday in show of support for the constitutional amendments being discussed by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The activists, who came from eight provincial chapters of the Muhammadiyah Student Association, demanded the MPR endorse the amendments during its Annual Session, which begins on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PPP optimistic of winning 2004 polls
PPP optimistic of winning 2004 polls JAKARTA: The Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has expressed confidence it will win the votes of Muslims across the nation in the 2004 general elections, despite the sprouting of many new political parties, including Muslim-oriented ones. "We are not worried or threatened that many more political parties will be competing in the 2004 elections ...
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt blocks province's effort to control KPC shares
Govt blocks province's effort to control KPC shares The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would purchase a 20 percent stake in PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), dashing the hopes of the East Kalimantan provincial administration to become the majority shareholder in the giant coal mining company.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal migrants swamp Malaysian ports on last day of amnesty
Illegal migrants swamp Malaysian ports on last day of amnesty Julia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Stulang Laut, Malaysia Thousands of desperate illegal immigrants flooded Malaysia's ports on Wednesday in a panicked rush to return home ahead of a midnight amnesty deadline after which they face jail and whipping.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR AUGUST 2
FOR AUGUST 2 ;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. AFTA-transport-Impact Taking advantage of a bigger market Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta 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. As experts have put it, transportation and logistics are "the keys to the very lifeblood of international trade and industry".
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
A nation on trial: Tommy's verdict
A nation on trial: Tommy's verdict The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore It always sounded patronizing to hear suggestions that the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Soeharto on capital charges was a surrogate trial for Indonesia's judicial system. This has been a view held not only by foreign special interests and nosey lobbyists, who tend to be concerned only with investment protections and certain high-minded ideals.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PROGRESS: 12 x 4 lines
1. PROGRESS: 12 x 4 lines Megawati set to deliver progress report 2. UUD2: 26 x 2 lines Analysts call for transitional constitution 3. POLL: 18 x 2 lines KPU says 2004 poll to cost Rp 3 trillion 4. AKBAR: 32 x 1 line Akbar says charges against him political 5. AGUS: 32 x 1 line Palaguna to send Dwikarna's family to Davao
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: U.S. warned against forcing raid on hard-liners 2
* Headlines: U.S. warned against forcing raid on hard-liners 2 * National: Akbar says charges against him political 4 * Archipelago: Govt warns Freeport over pollution 5 * Opinion: Wake-up call for KPPU before it is too late 7 * City: PDI-P announces Sutiyoso as main candidate 8 * Sports: Safin leads parade into second round 9 * World: Seven killed in Israeli university bombing 12 * Business: Law means hard time for corporate crooks: Bush 16 * Features: Is Coco Lee too much for china? 20
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina cuts oil prices for August: State oil and gas company
Pertamina cuts oil prices for August: State oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Wednesday that it had lowered its fuel prices for the month of August. The new prices come into effect on Thursday. The price for premium gasoline will fall by 0.9 percent to Rp 1,735 per liter, automotive diesel by 1.5 percent to Rp 1,300 per liter, industrial diesel by 1.9 percent to Rp 1,325 per liter, fuel oil by 1.8 percent to Rp 1,090 per liter and kerosene by 2.3 percent to Rp 1,290 per liter. -- JP
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police gear up for MPR session
Police gear up for MPR session Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are warning protesters that any violence or law breaking during the upcoming People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session will result in stern action. "We will be reasonable with demonstrators if they express their views in accordance with the prevailing regulations.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. warned against forcing RI to crack down on hard-liners
U.S. warned against forcing RI to crack down on hard-liners Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted Muslim leaders cautioned the United States on Wednesday against forcing Indonesia to crack down on hardline religious groups in the country. While admitting that there were radical groups in the country, Muhammadiyah chairman Syafi'i Ma'arif said the groups were not involved in terrorism and had no link to any international terrorism network.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt warns Freeport over river pollution
Govt warns Freeport over river pollution The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has asked U.S.-based copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia to immediately deal with the pollution emanating from its mines near the Papuan towns of Tembagapura and Timika. It said that thousands of locals living along two main rivers where the company dumped its waste water were under threat from numerous diseases because of the river pollution. Muh.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati set to deliver progress report
Megawati set to deliver progress report Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is set to deliver her progress report on her first year in power before members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on the initial day of the Annual Session on Thursday, a report said. The less-than-50-page report will cover not only all aspects of government, but also act as a statement of the President regarding the course of the country.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional commission 'is a must'
Constitutional commission 'is a must' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure increased on Wednesday for the establishment of a constitutional commission, with the Coalition for a New Constitution joining calls for the commission to take over the amendment process from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), which begins its Annual Session on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-RP exercises end, more to come
U.S.-RP exercises end, more to come PHILIPPINES: U.S.-Philippine military exercises in the volatile south of the country ended on Wednesday, hailed by both sides as a success despite failing to wipe out the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas linked to the al-Qaeda network. Some 1,000 U.S. troops are heading home after the six-month long exercises held mainly on the Muslim-dominated island of Basilan -- a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf guerrillas.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Phone (4x10)
1. Phone (4x10) Govt liberalizes telecom sector 2. KPC (2x27) Govt blocks province's bid to get control of KPC shares 3. Bank (1x50) Cabinet yet to approve removal of blanket guarantee 4. IMF (2x19) Govt, IMF to discuss 2003 state budget
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wake-up call for KPPU before it is too late
Wake-up call for KPPU before it is too late Ignatius Andy, Lawyer, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court will announce on Thursday its ruling on the appeal filed by five parties against the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s decision in the Indomobil case. Whichever way the court decides it will stir up even more controversy.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Ask Megawati not to make the poor cry all the time'
'Ask Megawati not to make the poor cry all the time' Starting on Thursday, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is holding its 10-day Annual Session, at which it will discuss the amendment of the 1945 Constitution, listen to progress reports from the President and high state institutions and seek ways to improve the economic recovery. Yet people on the street are skeptical.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Dekrit -- 1x32
1. Dekrit -- 1x32 Todung warns of constitutional vacuum 2. TKI ----- 1x32 Governors told to aid returnees 3. Komisi -- 1x27 Constitutional commission 'is a must'
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boatpeople arrive on Australian soil
Boatpeople arrive on Australian soil AUSTRALIA: Iraqi boatpeople turned away by Australia 10 months ago and shipped to a detention camp on Papua New Guinea have finally arrived in the country after being deemed to be genuine refugees. A group of 42 Iraqis granted temporary refugee protection visas by Australia were flown from a detention camp on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island to Melbourne on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bond of friendship
Bond of friendship The picture of President Megawati Soekarnoputri shaking hands with former president Abdurrahman Wahid ran on the front page of many national papers on July 26. The meeting was the first since Abdurrahman was replaced by Megawati one year ago. This meeting also took place without either side saying anything out of courtesy for one another. The meeting at the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) conference was not an icebreaker.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The sky's the limit: The broadcasting law
The sky's the limit: The broadcasting law Mila Day, Contributor, Jakarta Every month a new type of cellular phone is released to the public. The latest would be the one with an attachable digital camera. We are getting closer and closer to the next generation: 3G. When the world talks about new technology, we join the crowd. While they have a good plan, a solid infrastructure and the "what next" vision, we, unfortunately, do not have these things. Not yet.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors ticketed in police bust
Councillors ticketed in police bust TANGERANG: In a joint operation with the regency administration, Tigaraksa subprecinct police ticketed on Tuesday five regency councillors for changing the license plates of their official cars from red to black. Official cars have red vehicle plates while private cars have black ones. The councillors allegedly swapped the plates so they could use the cars for matters not considered council business.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Palaguna to send Dwikarna's family to Davao
Palaguna to send Dwikarna's family to Davao Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi In a gesture of goodwill, South Sulawesi Governor H.Z.B. Palaguna is scheduled on Friday to send the immediate family members of Agus Dwikarna, an Indonesian national convicted of possessing bomb-making components in the Philippines, to Davao, the Philippines. The South Sulawesi administration will pay the airfares for Agus' wife and children.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mentality of public officials
Mentality of public officials The country is facing many economic uncertainties, but most of our public officials, particularly those in echelons I and II, appear unconcerned by the difficulties. This was indicated in a warning issued by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who threatened to deal sternly with officials who hampered the implementation of the policies of their superiors (ministers). The President's reminder indeed points to a phenomenon that has become public knowledge.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wall St. crisis threatens Japan
Wall St. crisis threatens Japan Yoshikuni Sugiyama, The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo In Japan, economists appear to be divided into two groups concerning their interpretation of a report issued by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board in June.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Frog leads man to death
Frog leads man to death BANTUL, Yogyakarta: A man slipped and fell to his death after a frog jumped on him in a bathroom in a residence in Argorejo subdistrict here on Tuesday evening, Antara reported. Witnesses said M. Damawi, 51, a construction worker from the East Java town of Blitar, tumbled to the floor in surprise after the frog leapt on his leg. It was late at night when the incident took place.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
;JP;HEN:
;JP;HEN: ANPAf..r.. ASEAN-transport-expo TransASEAN 2002 Showcase of major change in transport and cargo industries The TransASEAN 2002 Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on Sept. 19 to Sept. 21, offering the region's businessmen the rare opportunity to get information on the latest developments in the transport and cargo industries, both in terms of technology and policy.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The beginning of the end
The beginning of the end When the Indonesian Military (TNI) mooted the idea for a "Return to the 1945 Constitution" on Tuesday, it immediately revived our memories of that fateful day in 1959, when then president Sukarno pronounced those very same words that brought the country back to its original basic law. Whether history is about to repeat itself depends on one's interpretation of the events surrounding the famous July 5, 1959 decree by Sukarno.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Support for Sutiyoso
Support for Sutiyoso From Tempo I'm interested in the Jakarta gubernatorial election, despite the fact that I'm not a resident of Jakarta mainly because of the nomination and endorsement of Sutiyoso, the incumbent governor. Support for Sutiyoso from some big factions at the City Council indicate that the Council has not heeded public opinion. Most Jakarta residents now want a governor who will pay serious attention to the people.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beautiful kites flutter in Bali's skies
Beautiful kites flutter in Bali's skies Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Contributor, Bali Colorful kites of different sizes clouded Bali's skies when participants of the 24th Bali Kite Festival tried their best to outdo each other.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor admits to inability to stop rampant corruption
Governor admits to inability to stop rampant corruption Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has acknowledged that he has not been able to stop rampant corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) within the city administration, although his five-year term will be complete in late October.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy not singing behind bars
Tommy not singing behind bars JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday that convicted murder plotter Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra had hampered an investigation into the role of police in his one-year flight from justice. "Our investigation was hampered because Tommy said that he was not ready to be questioned regarding the case," Da'i said.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Organizers expect China to show up at Indonesia Open
Organizers expect China to show up at Indonesia Open Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers of the 2002 Sanyo Indonesia Open badminton championships said they were confident one of the sport's powerhouses, China, would be sending its strongest team to the event after an absence of several years. The Chinese team pulled out at the last minute from last year's event, causing major disappointment among participants.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gunasegaran plays poorly but stays on top of leaderboard
Gunasegaran plays poorly but stays on top of leaderboard The Jakarta Post, Jakarta P. Gunasegaran of Malaysia put in a dismal performance on the second day of the Rp 450 million (US$50,000) Olympic Open golf tournament, yet he ended up at the top of the leaderboard after Wednesday's competition, thanks to poorer runs by rivals. Gunasegaran carded one-over-par 73, but he led the standings by four strokes after Maan Nasim, his fellow leader on the opening day, crashed to five-over par 77.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Great River, creditors reach deal
Great River, creditors reach deal JAKARTA: Garmentmaker Great River International has reached an agreement with its foreign creditors allowing the former to buy back its $172.5 million debt for $26 million. The company said in a statement that the debt-restructuring plan had been approved by all of its creditors, including Citibank, at a meeting at the Jakarta Commercial Court on Tuesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Darya to sell unit to Swiss firm
Darya to sell unit to Swiss firm JAKARTA: PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria of Indonesia said Thursday its shareholders approved the sale of a 70 percent stake in unit PT Wigo Distribution Farmasi to Switzerland's Zuellig Pharma Holdings Ltd. for $6.3 million. Darya, a pharmaceutical concern, said the proceeds from the sale will be used to repay part of a $11 million debt. The company said after the sale it will have a 30 percent stake in Wigo. -- Dow Jones
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar says charges against him political
Akbar says charges against him political Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung denied on Wednesday all corruption charges stacked against him in a Rp 40 billion (US$4.44 million) graft scandal, and called the case a maneuver to kill his political career. Akbar said the corruption charges amounted to character assassination. "It's not true that I conspired with others to cause losses to the state and spread lies in public.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate down to 14.93%
SBI rate down to 14.93% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes fell slightly Wednesday from a week ago, the central bank said. The one-month SBI notes stood at 14.93 percent at a weekly auction Wednesday, down from 14.99 percent at last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 19 trillion (US$2.09) in bids at the auction, or 77.42 percent of the total bids received.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governors told to assist returnee workers
Governors told to assist returnee workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has called on governors to help facilitate the ongoing exodus of illegal Indonesian workers from Malaysia who are stranded in North Sumatra with no money to reach home.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor activists protest Malaysia's strict policy
Labor activists protest Malaysia's strict policy Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor activists rallied on Wednesday in front of the Malaysian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said in South Jakarta in protest of a strict immigration law that will take effect in that country on Aug. 1, and which will impact hundreds of thousands of Indonesians working illegally in the country. Carrying banners, dozens of demonstrators urged the Malaysian government to treat the illegal workers fairly.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KONI gives another chance to misfit Bara for Asiad
KONI gives another chance to misfit Bara for Asiad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has given eliminated Bara Gomies one last chance to rejoin training camp for the 2002 Asian Games. Although he was dropped from the national team due to his poor performance at the recent tryouts, Bara was allowed to go along with the team to a Cuban training camp.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven die in boat collision on Barito river
Seven die in boat collision on Barito river The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rescue workers have found the bodies of all seven victims who went missing after a coal barge collided with a motorboat on the Barito river in the South Kalimantan regency of Barito Kuala on Monday. Perawirawan, the senior official at the Ujung Panti River Transportation Office, told Antara on Wednesday that the fatalities were all the people on board the motorboat.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Police Department Customer Care here. How can we help you?'
'Police Department Customer Care here. How can we help you?' Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation, Jakarta, winahyo@yahoo.com One of the fastest ways for the police to change their image from a militaristic force into a civilian police is by winning the hearts of the public through improved services.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPU says 2004 poll to cost Rp 3 trillion
KPU says 2004 poll to cost Rp 3 trillion The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said the 2004 general election could cost the government some Rp 3.02 trillion (about US$329 million), or three times the amount of the 1999 election. KPU chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin attributed on Wednesday the cost increase to inflation during the five years since 1999, and the plan to set up a database of voters.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Iraqi asylum seekers handed over to UNHCR
Iraqi asylum seekers handed over to UNHCR The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Kupang Police in the East Java town of Situbondo have transferred 64 Iraqi asylum seekers to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Jakarta. Police chief Sr. Comr. Untung S. Rajab told Antara on Wednesday that the group were part of 184 Iraqis who had been detained since last February. Untung said the batch left for Jakarta under police escort on Saturday, and arrived in the capital city the day after.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's service
Garuda's service From Media Indonesia On July 14, I flew from Banda Aceh to Jakarta with Garuda Indonesia. Because Garuda did not have a direct flight from Banda Aceh to Jakarta, I had to stop at Polonia Airport in Medan and transfer to another flight to Jakarta. When I checked in at the Garuda counter at the Sultan Iskandar Muda Airport in Banda Aceh, I was given two boarding passes; one for the Banda Aceh-Medan flight and the other for the Medan- Jakarta flight.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Session leaves guards aggrieved
Session leaves guards aggrieved JAKARTA: The Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has stirred up envy, as it assures the 700 legislators of money and high-class facilities. An MPR security guard, Undang Fuad, 50, expressed concern over the facilities for legislators, despite their poor performance. "I'm just an ordinary person who knows nothing about politics. It is they (the legislators) who play at politics," Undang said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNHCR wants TNI's help in West Timor
UNHCR wants TNI's help in West Timor JAKARTA: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed hope that the Indonesian Military (TNI) will continue to help with the repatriation of East Timorese refugees currently sheltering in West Timor.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL to pursue bid for new secretariat
KL to pursue bid for new secretariat MALAYSIA: Malaysia will pursue plans to host a new secretariat for a Southeast Asian organization with China, Japan and South Korea despite other countries rejecting the idea, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday. "We are very disappointed that the other countries are not keen to have the secretariat," Mahathir was quoted as saying by the national news agency, Bernama.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's constitutional history minefield of confusion
Indonesia's constitutional history minefield of confusion Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945) has gone through at least seven crucial phases since it was endorsed by the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI) on Aug. 18, 1945, just one day after the Declaration of Independence.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI committed to fighting terrorism, says Matori
RI committed to fighting terrorism, says Matori Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil says Indonesia is committed to fighting against terrorism and it can do it without assistance from the United States. "Indonesia has a strong commitment to fight terrorism because internal stability is required to promote a democratic country," Matori said during a press conference ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
MPR defends special decree on economic recovery
MPR defends special decree on economic recovery Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to the criticism of economists, members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) said on Wednesday a special decree on economic recovery provided sufficient guidelines for the government to accelerate the recovery process.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, August 1, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, August 1, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Music 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 The Brilliant 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jeunesses Musicales brings peace through music
Jeunesses Musicales brings peace through music Sonitha, Contributor, Jakarta Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra (JMWO) consisting of 69 of the most talented young musicians from 30 countries will perform on Aug. 3, 2002 at the Gran Melia Hotel, South Jakarta. The orchestra sources its French name from the two founders originally from Belgium and France.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political scientists call for transitional constitution
Political scientists call for transitional constitution Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the process to amend the 1945 Constitution comes to an end, analysts urged that the resulting constitution be transitional, saying that legislators' short-term political interests had undercut the credibility of the four-year amendment process.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Todung warns of constitutional vacuum
Todung warns of constitutional vacuum Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With just one day to go until the convening of the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session, noted legal practitioner and human rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis warned of a possible vacuum should the political parties not agree to proceed with the constitutional amendment process.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 1, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 1, 2002 Exhibitions * Photo Indonesie 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 3. * Painting Dialogue of the Heart by I Wayan Sujana Suklu, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay (Tel. 0361 701010), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 2. * Painting The Project of Owl House by Wayan Sila, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, until Aug.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flowerpots replace ashtrays
Flowerpots replace ashtrays JAKARTA: On the eve of the opening of the 10-day Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly, dozens of new flower pots decorated the spacious building on Wednesday, from the entrance to the plenary session chambers. But while janitors cleaned the floor, some people innocently threw their cigarette butts onto the tiles. Other smokers displayed respect for the janitors by putting out their cigarettes in the flower pots.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regional forum adopts measures to choke off terrorist financing
Regional forum adopts measures to choke off terrorist financing Chris Foley, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan The Asia-Pacific's foremost security umbrella group, the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), on Wednesday outlined a blueprint designed to choke off funding for terrorists. A raft of measures, including banking controls and a freeze on assets, was approved by delegates at a working dinner on Tuesday, on the eve of the ARF annual meeting.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Timor plants to trade gas for security with Aussie
Timor plants to trade gas for security with Aussie Agence France-Presse, Sydney Australia is ready to consider a proposal by East Timor that it swap billions of dollars in disputed oil revenue for a treaty guaranteeing maritime protection, officials said Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet yet to approve removal of blanket guarantee
Cabinet yet to approve removal of blanket guarantee Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cabinet has not yet approved plans by the finance ministry to phase out the costly blanket guarantee program on bank deposits, according to a senior official at the ministry.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Questions to Consul General
Questions to Consul General My Balinese fiance applied for a Tourist Visa at the U.S. General Consulate, Surabaya. The main reason was that we would have liked to visit a very close American friend of mine, who is married with a cousin of my fiance and whose Best Man was here in Bali four years ago. I guaranteed to pay all the travel expenses, insurance etc., gave evidence of my funds (Bank Account, Credit Cards). But the Visa was refused, because my fiance does not have her own funds.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, IMF to discuss 2003 state budget
Govt, IMF to discuss 2003 state budget The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Talks on the draft of the 2003 state budget will be high on the agenda for discussion between the government and visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) review team, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P announces incumbent Sutiyoso as main candidate
PDI-P announces incumbent Sutiyoso as main candidate Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring the voice of its grassroots supporters, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction in the City Council officially announced on Wednesday that incumbent Governor Sutiyoso was its candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
New fauna and flora found in Waigeo
New fauna and flora found in Waigeo SORONG, Papua: A team of researchers from universities in the province, the forestry agency and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have discovered a number of species of rare flora and fauna on Raja Ampat island. The director of Conservation International in Papua, Suer Suryadi, said here on Wednesday the discoveries comprised 116 species of plants, 111 ferns, 20 types of bats, 16 frogs, 16 mollusks, 16 lizards and seven kinds of snakes.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
VIP photos adorn MPR building
VIP photos adorn MPR building JAKARTA: Documentary pictures began to adorn the People's Consultative Assembly building on the eve of its Annual Session on Wednesday, with photos of founding president Sukarno outnumbering those of his predecessors. Of 125 photos on display, Sukarno is seen in 19, including the monumental picture of the declaration of independence on Aug. 17. 1945.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates July 31 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates July 31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Verdict on Agus Dwikarna
Verdict on Agus Dwikarna From Koran Tempo The sentence of 10 years to 17 years' imprisonment passed by the Pasay City court on Agus Dwikarna for illegally carrying explosives has become a domestic controversy. Some of the country's Islamic groups have voiced the view that the verdict only serves America's war on terrorism.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amendment the main focus at MPR session
Amendment the main focus at MPR session Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The fourth phase of the constitutional amendment process will likely become the major focus of attention from the public and legislators during the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), despite some other important issues. This trend has been reflected in the proposals and input brought forth by various groups who have visited the MPR over the last three days.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI wants to meet Powell over power project dispute
RI wants to meet Powell over power project dispute Dow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian government said Wednesday it hopes to hold talks with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell over a dispute between its state-owned oil and gas company and Karaha Bodas Co., a power company owned by mainly by U.S. investors. Powell will be in Jakarta Friday for a one-day visit. Energy Ministry Purnomo Yusgiantoro said he hoped to bring up Pertamina's dispute with Karaha Bodas with Powell during the visit.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Migrant worker candidates deceived
Migrant worker candidates deceived BOGOR: Six people from West Java who hoped to become migrant workers have lodged a complaint with police that a labor export company swindled them out of Rp 85 million. They told police on Tuesday that PT Rajasa Utama, which asked them to pay a total of Rp 85 million, had promised to send them to work in Taiwan on July 25. The victims, all from Indramayu, are aged between 20- and 30- years old.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Dekrit -- 1x32
1. Dekrit -- 1x32 Todung warns of constitutional vacuum 2. TKI ----- 1x32 Governors told to assist returnee workers 3. Komisi -- 1x27 Constitutional commission 'is a must'
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy fails to appear in Tangerang District Court
Tommy fails to appear in Tangerang District Court Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Former President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra refused to testify at the Tangerang District court on Wednesday during the trial of three people accused of harboring him during his year on the run. Prosecutor Puji Raharjo said Tommy had refused to appear because he claimed he was concentrating on appealing his murder conviction and 15-year jail sentence imposed last Friday.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aeromonas epidemic attacks Cianjur
Aeromonas epidemic attacks Cianjur The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of fresh-water fish farmers in Cianjur, West Java have abandoned their farms and sold ikan mas (carp) at heavily discounted prices following an aeromanas hydrophile epidemic. Fish farmer Dindin, 30, said on Wednesday he had been selling carp for between Rp 2,500 and Rp 3,000 per kilogram, down from between Rp 5,000 and Rp 8,000, since the aeromanas epidemic struck the region.
Thu, 01 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, market eyes U.S. data
Asian currencies mixed late, market eyes U.S. data Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed Wednesday as market players looked to upcoming U.S. economic data for clues to the dollar's direction in global markets. The New Taiwan dollar, South Korean won and Indonesian rupiah gained on the dollar. The Thai baht and Philippine peso weakened, while the Singapore dollar was little changed.