Archive: 14 August 2002
65 articles found
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: Report
Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: Report Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is likely to lift a ban on Indonesian workers in the construction industry because a crackdown on illegal immigrants has hit the sector hard, a report said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao wants Dutch journalist's murder trial held in East Timor
Gusmao wants Dutch journalist's murder trial held in East Timor Agence France-Presse, Dili East Timor President Xanana Gusmao said on Tuesday any trial for the murder of Dutch journalist Sander Thoenes should be held in his country. "I would like the legal process to be held in East Timor so that East Timorese perpetrators could see for themselves that justice does exist," Gusmao said, referring to the possible role of East Timorese members of the Indonesian army in Thoenes' death.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Diplomats and diplomatists
Diplomats and diplomatists The cartoonist was, of course, fully within his right to express his opinions about the repatriation of so-called "illegal workers" from Malaysia to Indonesia. The cartoon depicted a myriad of mini-dolls pouring out from a waste basket, labeled "illegal workers", in a flow that headed for the desk of a bureaucratic-looking official, who was confronting another set of mini-dolls seated on his desk, designating the status of unemployment (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 8).
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI supporters slam their councillors
PDI supporters slam their councillors Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grassroots supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) continued on Tuesday to express disappointment over the City Council's acceptance of Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech. Supporters said representatives on the City Council had forgotten the aspirations of their constituents, who mostly do not want to see Sutiyoso reelected as governor for the 2002-2007 term.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-bankers establish fictitious firms to get govt money: Witnesses
Ex-bankers establish fictitious firms to get govt money: Witnesses Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former bankers Bambang Sutrisno and Adrian Kiki Ariwan of the now-defunct Bank Surya, who are on trial in absentia, established fictitious companies to obtain money from the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Fund (BLBI), a court heard on Tuesday. The facts were revealed by nine witnesses, who were "directors" of the nine fictitious companies, at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 Malaysians killed, Indonesians injured
2 Malaysians killed, Indonesians injured SAUDI ARABIA: Two Malaysian pilgrims were killed and 10 were slightly injured in a road accident on their way to Mecca to perform the minor pilgrimage, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. The two, a man and a woman, were killed instantly when a small Saudi truck hit their minibus from behind on the road from the Red Sea resort of Jeddah to Islam's holiest city, Al-Riyadh said. Two Indonesians also sustained slight injuries, the paper said.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plywood industry faces uncertainty with planned ruling
Plywood industry faces uncertainty with planned ruling OR New ruling makes future of plywood industry uncertain Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which industry players say would severely reduce the supply of logs as raw material.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI intelligence set up group in 1970s now accused of terrorism, report says
RI intelligence set up group in 1970s now accused of terrorism, report says Agencies, Jakarta While the West tries to find ways to help prevent Islamic terrorism from escalating in Southeast Asia, a new report suggests that such militancy has long been stoked by one force that the United States now wants extinguish it - Indonesia's military.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP bad loan ratio, lending down
RP bad loan ratio, lending down MANILA: The bad loan ratio of Philippine banks dropped slightly from a month earlier to 18.06 percent in June after one lender sold its non-performing loans (NPLs), the central bank said Tuesday. The NPL ratio dropped by 0.37 percentage points from the previous month's 18.43 percent, a central bank statement said.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sleeping with parents all right
Sleeping with parents all right Dear Dr. Donya, Thank you very much for your very interesting and parent- supporting articles. We refer, in particular, to your article in The Jakarta Post about it being a good habit for small children to fall asleep on his/her own or, in case he/she wakes up in the night, to go back to sleep on his/her own. This applies to the time when the child is around and or younger than six months of age. We have a problem regarding this.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party for small businesses
Party for small businesses From Pikiran Rakyat Small and medium-size businesses, plus the informal sector, locally abbreviated as UKM, are players in the people's economy, which serves as the backbone of the national economy. Given the confusing political and economic conditions today, government and political circles have come to realize that the role of the UKM needs a further boost.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Catch the Crab every Friday at Jakarta's Hilton Hotel
Catch the Crab every Friday at Jakarta's Hilton Hotel Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Crab is one of the better known crustaceans and among the more popular dishes in Asian cuisine, despite its relatively steep price. In most seafood restaurants, live crabs are kept in aquariums that are on display to customers, who can look over the selection and choose which crab they would like to see end up on their plate.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Death of leading dissident confirmed
Death of leading dissident confirmed VIETNAM: Hanoi officially reported the death of Lt. Gen. Tran Do on Tuesday, publishing obituaries of the country's highest- ranking dissident and saying it had scheduled ceremonies to honor the decorated veteran. Do, 78, who led campaigns against the French and Americans, broke ranks in 1997 with the ruling Communist Party he had faithfully served for nearly 60 years when he began advocating free elections and freedom of expression.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threat
Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a lawsuit threat, state Bank Mandiri insisted on Tuesday it would not lend cementmaker PT Semen Padang the money it needed to repay maturing debts unless the company obtained approval from its parent company, PT Semen Gresik. "Prior to releasing the funds, Bank Mandiri has the right to cancel the loan disbursement," said the bank's corporate secretary Koen Sardjono Sadrie in a media statement.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to combine House, presidential vote
Govt to combine House, presidential vote The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A draft chapter to be included in the election bill combines the legislative and executive elections, giving less room for winning political parties to later fix the outcome of the presidential election. The government plans to add the chapter on the presidential election to the election bill which legislators are debating, a spokesperson at the Ministry of Homes Affairs, I Nyoman Sumaryadi said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2 * National: Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs 4 * Archipelago: Virginity survey discredited 5 * Opinion:2004 polls: Who benefits? 6 * City: Two foreigners tried on drug charges 8 * Sports:Chang advances to second round at Legg Mason 10 * World: Strong Arroyo rival quits Cabinet 11 * Business: Telkom offers $400m fixed line project 13 * Features: Lembong: Activist of a different kind 20
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 14, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 14, 2001 Performances * Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. * Piano and Flute Concert, Mandarin Oriental, Majapahit Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Tel. 031 545 4333), 7 p.m., Aug. 28. Film * British Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12A, 3rd Floor, every Tuesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. .
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pickpockets arrested by police
Pickpockets arrested by police JAKARTA: Four alleged pickpockets who operated on public minivans and buses were arrested following complaints from passengers. The four admitted that in the past two months, they had stolen cellular phones and wallets from the passengers of public transportation, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam was quoted by Antara as saying on Tuesday. The four, who were arrested in Ciledug on Friday, committed their crimes between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom offers $400m fixed line project
Telkom offers $400m fixed line project The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is offering private investors the opportunity to invest in one million fixed- telephone lines worth a total of US$400 million, a top company official says. Telkom vice president for planning and control Djafar Sumantri told The Jakarta Post Tuesday that the project would be carried out via BOO (build, operate and own) and BOT (build, operate and transfer) systems, ending in 2005.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
N. Korea's entry disrupts Asiad soccer
N. Korea's entry disrupts Asiad soccer Associated Press, Seoul North Korea's soccer team will be assigned to one of the six first-round groups in an expanded Asian Games tournament, organizers said Tuesday. Until North Korea announced its sudden entry last week, 24 nations had been scheduled to compete in soccer in the Sept. 29- Oct. 14 Asian Games in the southern port city of Busan.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2 * National: Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs 4 * Archipelago: Virginity survey discredited 5 * Opinion:2004 polls: Who benefits? 6 * City: Two foreigners tried on drug charges 8 * Sports:Chang advances to second round at Legg Mason 10 * World: Strong Arroyo rival quits Cabinet 11 * Business: Telkom offers $400m fixed line project 13 * Features: Lembong: Activist of a different kind 20
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pekanbaru legislator abducted
Pekanbaru legislator abducted PEKANBARU, Riau: M. Kasren, a legislator of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) at the Pekanbaru Legislative Council was abducted by 10 unidentified men on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said Kasren was abducted when he was reading the Koran at the municipal legislature's secretariat. "The abduction happened so quickly that administrative staff and security guards could not prevent it," said an eyewitness.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam optimistic of more new investors
Batam optimistic of more new investors BATAM, Riau: The Batam Authority expressed optimism that it could attract some 60 new investors to invest in the industrial island in the next four months. Batam Authority chief Ismeth Abdullah disclosed that some 49 foreign investors had expressed their interest in investing in the electronics industry with an investment of millions of U.S. dollars.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
On article 28 of
On article 28 of 1945 Constitution From Media Indonesia There is a faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) suggesting that Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution must read: "The state will be based on one Supreme God with the obligation for adherents to practice sharia. As a Christian, I'd like to respond as follows: Christians will not force other Christians to go to church on Sundays.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plantation workers demand better social welfare
Plantation workers demand better social welfare Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 25,000 workers of state-owned palm oil company PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN II) went on strike on Tuesday to demand a replacement of the company's board of directors, fair pay and better job security.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
23 Afghan, Iraqi immigrants repatriated
23 Afghan, Iraqi immigrants repatriated JAKARTA: The West Nusa Tenggara administration on Tuesday repatriated 23 Iraqi and Afghan immigrants, after they were found to have stayed illegally in the eastern Indonesian province for one year. Provincial police spokesman, 2nd Inspector Cok Puspagana, said the illegal immigrants, consisting of 19 Afghans and 4 Iraqis, left the capital of West Nusa Tenggara for Jakarta by bus on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Japanese ambassador arrives
New Japanese ambassador arrives JAKARTA: New Japanese ambassador to Indonesia Yutaka Limura has arrived here and is scheduled to deliver his credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri soon. However, there is not yet a set schedule for Limura to meet the President, and the presidential office said it would be after the celebration of the Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic crisis revisited
Economic crisis revisited The People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) recommendations for accelerating economic recovery starts with the bold statement that the government remains unable to lead the nation out of the 1997 economic crisis. Politicians then came out with the right diagnosis of the main causes of the failure, citing policy inconsistency, weak law enforcement, inadequate security and a political situation that is not conducive to the concerted efforts to fuel economic recovery.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vice president to inaugurate hospital
Vice president to inaugurate hospital JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to inaugurate the Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, on Wednesday. The Rp 200 billion hospital was built by Siloam Health Care and PT Nusa Medika Perkasa, a consortium of several companies and individuals, including former coordinating minister of the economy Radius Prawiro and former national shuttler Ferry Soneville.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two foreigners taken to court on drug charges
Two foreigners taken to court on drug charges Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The separate trials of a 45-year-old Thai woman, charged with smuggling heroin from Thailand, and a 28-year-old Nigerian man, charged with dealing in drugs, began on Tuesday at Tangerang District Court. Prosecutor Martha P.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The show must go on amid crisis
The show must go on amid crisis Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many city residents are looking forward to Independence Day with high spirits despite the ongoing crisis as they feel that celebrating Aug. 17 has become a tradition.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The root of ignorance
The root of ignorance Reading the article of Leonard C. Sebastian The root of Islamic radicalism in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 7, 2002, page 7, I was surprised by the content. Not only was the article very superficial in its view of Islam in Indonesia, but also it showed that the author did not know what he was writing about. Or more precisely, it reflects the attitude of Westerners to Islam, especially Islam in Indonesia.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government plans to close nine insurance companies
Government plans to close nine insurance companies Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance is set to close nine ailing insurance companies before the end of the year as part of its efforts to clean up the country's messy financial industry. The director for insurance at the ministry, Firdaus Jaelani, said on Tuesday that the nine firms had so far failed to improve their financial condition, therefore liquidation would be unavoidable.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Wood (1 x 30)
1. Wood (1 x 30) Plywood industry faces uncertainty 2. Duit (1 x 40) Asian monies mixed, markets turn cautious 3. Gold (1 x 27) Gold edges higher in Europe
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto not articulate enough
Soeharto not articulate enough Nothing new or special was announced in the latest reports on (former president) Soeharto's health by the Attorney General's Office on Monday. The team of (Soeharto's) doctors said that the former strong man could not communicate normally. He could not put together long sentences, according to the doctors. However, the doctors did not suggest or conclude whether or not Soeharto could stand trial, as they have no legal right to do that.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most big business neglecting the environment as people suffer
Most big business neglecting the environment as people suffer Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Less than two percent or only 332 of Indonesia's 22,000 big- or medium-sized companies have taken part in a clean production program since it was launched in 1993, according to a senior government official.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plywood industry faces uncertainty
Plywood industry faces uncertainty Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which industry players say would severely reduce the supply of logs as raw material.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fields
New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fields Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agriculture experts say the government and local administrations must launch measures to attract investment to regions outside Java to prevent paddy fields from being converted into industrial and residential developments. "As long as investment activities are concentrated in Java island, the government's effort to stop the conversion of paddy fields will not succeed," H.S.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Navy detains 220 Filipino boat people
Navy detains 220 Filipino boat people JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy arrested 220 Filipinos on board a boat flying the Philippine flag, in the waters of North Waigeo near Raja Ammpat Islands off Irian Jaya. Navy Lt. Col. Danisworo Pandoe confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, saying the boat, the Larasasti, was on its way to New Zealand. Danisworo said the people, who claimed to be fishermen, did not have legal identity cards and immigration documents, Antara reported.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1%
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1% JAKARTA: Weathering the current dry spell, Indonesia's plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari's crude palm oil production rose 4.1 percent to 289,188 metric tons in the first seven months of the year from 277,802 tons a year ago, the company said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activist of a different kind
Activist of a different kind Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Jakarta When meeting someone for an interview you are usually prepared for some surprises. With Eddie Lembong, president of INTI (Association of Chinese Indonesians) however, the surprise was up front. He does not just sit back waiting for your questions -- he immediately interviews you first, finding out the blend of your ethnic background, then proceeding to analyze you as a person.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights court set to hand down sentence
Rights court set to hand down sentence Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's landmark human rights tribunal will announce on Wednesday its first verdict regarding crimes against humanity during, before, and after the 1999 UN-administered independence vote in East Timor. Former East Timor governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares will be the first of the 18 people brought to trial for alleged crimes against humanity to have his fate determined.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
DPR's messy parking lot
DPR's messy parking lot From Kontan A parking lot with the capacity to hold about 600 motorcycles is available within the complex of the House of Representatives (DPR). Sadly, however, the parking spaces are not properly arranged, so many motorcycle owners park their vehicles rather untidily, thus blocking entrances and exits. Strangely, the security guards on duty do nothing to put the messy parking situation in order.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poso tense as six killed in Christian village
Poso tense as six killed in Christian village La Remy and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta Tensions engulfed the violence-torn town of Poso in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday after at least six people were killed and hundreds of houses and two churches set ablaze in fresh attacks on three Christian villages, just hours after a second round of peace talks ended.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council sets up to probe Manulife judges
Council sets up to probe Manulife judges The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta High Court has established an honorary council of five judges to investigate three Jakarta Commercial Court judges suspected of taking bribes to declare PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia bankrupt. In a letter signed on Aug. 12, Jakarta High Court chief M. Ridwan Nasution appointed Abner Hutagaol, currently Jakarta High Court deputy chief, as the honorary council's chairman.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of Acehnese welcome: Susilo in Aceh
Thousands of Acehnese welcome: Susilo in Aceh Nani Farida and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Receiving a warm welcome from thousands of Acehnese in the Gayo subdistrict of Central Aceh, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged to focus more attention on regencies in Aceh supporting a unitary state.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L00
JP/13/L00 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,043.89 4,498.83 4,797.24 4,745.25 Brunei dollar 1 5,306.44 4,734.69 5,046.95 4,994.03 Canadian dollar 1 5,927.41 5,290.08 5,637.55 5,579.84 Swiss franc 1 6,245.81 5,574.15 5,940.39 5,879.48 Danish krone 1 1,228.93 1,096.66 1,168.83 1,156.73 Euro 1 9,131.97 8,150.18 8,685.41 8,596.60 Poundsterling 1 14,281.24 12,745.58 13,582.87 13,443.71 Hong Kong dollar 1...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment figures hide depth of Indonesia's despair
Unemployment figures hide depth of Indonesia's despair Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of unemployed people increased by 400,000 to around 8.4 million during the first half of this year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said in its latest quarterly survey. However, independent experts say the figure does not reflect the true picture of the pressing unemployment problem in Indonesia. The BPS survey sampled 36,000 households.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two worldviews of Islam and the impacts
Two worldviews of Islam and the impacts Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta The Aug. 10 edition of Kompas daily and the Aug. 10-16 edition The Economist weekly told two contrasting stories about Muslims and Islam. Kompas featured a story about a very broad-minded and tolerant Muslim, Darwis Khudori, an architect, born and raised in Kotagede, Yogyakarta, and now living in Paris.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1%
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1% JAKARTA: Weathering the current dry spell, Indonesia's plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari's crude palm oil production rose 4.1 percent to 289,188 metric tons in the first seven months of the year from 277,802 tons a year ago, the company said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials boost fight against software piracy in KL
Officials boost fight against software piracy in KL Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Industry watchdogs are trying to spur more tip-offs on companies that use pirated software, even as government authorities prepare for a nationwide crackdown on copyright infringement, officials said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Policeman dies, three injured
Policeman dies, three injured BOGOR: A police officer of the elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit was killed while three others were severely injured after a mass brawl involving the brigade officers and Army personnel on Monday. Second Brig. Nur Ichsan was fatally stabbed while the wounded officers were identified as Susanto, Sogianto and Wiwin Teguh Prasetyo. The three officers hold the same rank as Ichsan.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia IT market to reach $39b
Asia IT market to reach $39b SINGAPORE: The information technology (IT) services market in the Asia-Pacific region should expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2001 and 2006 to reach US$38.8 billion, an industry monitor said Tuesday. The growth is expected to be driven by services firms targeting the banking, communications and media, government and manufacturing sectors, International Data Corp. (IDC) said in a statement.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
No sparks fly in rectorial debate
No sparks fly in rectorial debate Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public debate hosted by the University of Indonesia's (UI) two remaining rectorial candidates on Tuesday turned out to be a question-and-answer session as they failed to debate issues concerning the institution. The session started with the two candidates, acting rector of UI Usman Chatib Warsa and Martani Huseini, outlining their proposed action plans for the university. After that, the session moderators, Imam B.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. POSO: 1 x 38
2. POSO: 1 x 38 Poso tense as six killed in fresh attacks or Poso tense as six killed in Christian village 3. WORKERS: 3 x 15 Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: Report
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs: House leaders
Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs: House leaders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) expressed concern on Tuesday that the government was not doing a good job in handling the exodus of illegal Indonesian workers (TKIs) that have left Malaysia. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung and his deputy Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno said the administration had not done its best to help the workers. "It's shocking to hear that our workers were caned in Malaysia.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Telkom (4x11)
1. Telkom (4x11) Telkom offers $400m fixed line project 2. Exxon (2x25) UN survey shows Exxon bigger than Pakistan 3. Rice (1x50) New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fields 4. Cement (2x23) Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threat
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
A step forward and all homework after MPR session
A step forward and all homework after MPR session A better constitution, a bicameral system and the exit of the military and police from legislative politics are among the results of the recent Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to constitutional law lecturer Denny Indrayana from Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta on the results and the work ahead.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Virginity survey mostly discredited
Virginity survey mostly discredited Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several Yogyakarta leaders, including the royal family, have been angered by the findings of a controversial survey, which claimed that most university students in the city had already lost their virginity. The survey, conducted by the Institute of Love and Humanity Studies (LSCK) along with the Training Center for Business and Humanities (Pusbih), sparked a public furor against the researchers.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati says RI needs leaders with inner authority
Megawati says RI needs leaders with inner authority Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Sumedang, West Java President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Tuesday the nation was in need of leaders with intrinsic authority far more than those who simply relied on power. Speaking in her address to 621 graduates of the Public Administration Institute here, Megawati said leadership qualities were worth developing as such characteristics would result in voluntary obedience among followers.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KONI gets aid as intake surpasses budget
KONI gets aid as intake surpasses budget Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI), which is busily preparing a squad for the Asian Games, has received a Rp 5 billion (US$560,000) check from the State Ministry of State Enterprises. The check was presented to KONI chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar by State Enterprises Minister Laksamana Sukardi at the Century Hotel in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to discuss 26 bills next session
House to discuss 26 bills next session JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) aims to finish deliberating 26 bills in the next session due to start on Aug. 16. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said Tuesday that bills on political parties and general elections would get first priority. "The two bills are considered as priorities and the House special commission is expected to finish deliberating them by the end of 2002," Akbar was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2004 polls: Who benefits?
2004 polls: Who benefits? Adi Abidin and Wandy Nicodemus, Asia Foundation, Jakarta One of the amended articles of the 1945 Constitution states that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) shall be comprised of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD), both of which are to be elected in a general election.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plywood industry faces uncertainty
Plywood industry faces uncertainty Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which industry players say would severely reduce the supply of logs as raw material.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Independence Day fiesta meaningless'
'Independence Day fiesta meaningless' The government is busying itself with preparations for the 57th Independence Day, which occurs on Aug. 17. And many residents in the city are decorating their homes and neighborhoods ahead of the festivities. And yet, amid all the hoopla, there remain some people who just don't seem to care. Ilham, 27, a beverage vendor in Depok, West Java. He is from Sukabumi, West Java, and has been selling drinks for five years.