Archive: 22 August 2002
76 articles found
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax rise, subsidy cuts will weaken recovery: Report
Tax rise, subsidy cuts will weaken recovery: Report Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The tax revenue increase and sharp subsidy cuts proposed by the government in the 2003 draft state budget could weaken the pace of the country's economic recovery, a U.S. investment firm said.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two on trial for stamping on Megawati's image
Two on trial for stamping on Megawati's image Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two demonstrators went on trial Wednesday for allegedly insulting the president and vice president by stepping on their pictures during a rally in front of the State Palace on June 24.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati reprimands minister over treasure hunt
Megawati reprimands minister over treasure hunt Tiarma Siboro and Theresia Sufa, Jakarta/Bogor The government called on Wednesday for an end to the polemic over a treasure dig at the Batutulis protected historic site in the West Java town of Bogor, after President Megawati Soekarnoputri reprimanded Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Al Munawar over the case.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, August 22, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, August 22, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Music 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Documentary 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, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Balinese comics reach new heights
Balinese comics reach new heights I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali What do you get when you put a small boy, his attentive parents, a chubby little pet pig, dozens of ducks, two awkward villains, a seemingly innocent swarm of bees, Balinese landscape, and a simple story line together? A Shakespearean novel? Well, guess again.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati opens first SOE expo
Megawati opens first SOE expo A'an Suryana and Berni K.Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially opened on Wednesday a five-day state-owned enterprises (SOEs) expo, which is aimed at promoting the sagging profile of the country's SOEs. Out of the total number of 145 SOEs, some 90 companies participated in the expo, which is being held in the Jakarta Convention Center.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'No safety at all in public transportation'
'No safety at all in public transportation' Public transportation is vital for Jakartans as many regularly use public vehicles to reach their workplace. Unfortunately public vehicles offer little in the way of safety and comfort. Suprihadi, 29, is a Jakarta-born designer who works at a furniture company in Kapuk, North Jakarta. The single man resides in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta: Public vehicles are not safe at all.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti embarrassed by brawls
Trisakti embarrassed by brawls JAKARTA: Trisakti University held a seminar on conflict resolution for its lecturers on Wednesday amid concerns of frequent student brawls on campus. "The discussion was aimed at synchronizing the lecturers' common perception to handle student melees in a comprehensive manner," said the university spokesperson Hasijani H. Wahjono.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed against U.S. dollar
Asian monies mixed against U.S. dollar Agencies, Tokyo The dollar eased against the yen and most of Asian currencies Wednesday after falls on Wall Street and with uncertainty still lingering over the direction of the U.S. economy, dealers said. The dollar traded at 118.02-05 yen at 08.00 GMT (02.00 p.m. Jakarta time) down from 118.75-78 yen in New York and 118.82 yen in Tokyo late Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal migrant workers
Illegal migrant workers From Media Indonesia The worsening national economy has resulted in tens of millions of people becoming unemployed or half employed. And they still have to support their families. Owing to the difficulty of getting jobs at home, they have been forced to seek employment abroad.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Kalimantan governor fired: Following pressure from
South Kalimantan governor fired: Following pressure from thousands of demonstrators outside the legislative building, the South Kalimantan Legislative Council decided on Wednesday evening to dismiss Governor Sjachriel Darham. The decision was taken after a vote, with 37 in favor of the dismissal and 12 abstentions. Those abstaining were unelected Military/Police representatives and United Development Party councillors.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bush (4 x 11)
1. Bush (4 x 11) Bush offers $4.5b in aid to help Africa JP/16/Bush 2. Asia (2 x 25) Ratings news allows SE Asia currencies to delink from yen JP/16/Rating 3. Timor (1 x 42) Dili squares up for oil fight with Australia JP/16/Timor 4. US (2 x 15) U.S. budget deficit hit $29.16b in July JP/16/US
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt upbeat over 2002 privatization target
Govt upbeat over 2002 privatization target The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite facing tough challenges and a close deadline, the government expressed optimism that it would be able to meet the privatization target of Rp 3.9 trillion (US$438 million) this year. "This is not a mission impossible," State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi told reporters on Wednesday on the sidelines of a ceremony.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malino peace process flawed
Malino peace process flawed Prasetyohadi, Researcher in Conflict Transformation, Jakarta It was indeed a show of good will on the part of the central government to host a two-day reconciliatory meeting between the conflicting parties in Poso, Central Sulawesi. But the significance of the meeting, which began on Aug. 10 in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu, became questionable when the Christian delegation, citing security and transportation difficulties, did not show up.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alleged people-smuggler on trial for visa abuse
Alleged people-smuggler on trial for visa abuse Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to lack of legislation on people-smuggling, an Egyptian smuggler was indicted on Wednesday for staying illegally in the country instead of smuggling hundreds of Middle Eastern people in a boat that sank and killed over 374 of the 418 on board last year. Chief prosecutor Tarsono charged defendant Mootaz Attia Mohamad Hasan, alias Jhon, for violation of Article 53 of Law No.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indian dance festival in four cities
Indian dance festival in four cities DENPASAR, Bali: A festival of classic and popular Indian dances will tour four Indonesian cities between Oct. 18 and Nov. 4, organizers said. A 100-strong Indian dance troupe will make its first stop in Denpasar, before moving to Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bandung. The cultural mission is aimed at boosting ties between the two countries.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI lowers intervention rate
BI lowers intervention rate JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank said Wednesday it has cut its overnight intervention rate, which is the rate it pays on deposits from commercial banks, by 100 basis points to 12.625 percent from 13.625 percent. Bank Indonesia's latest effort to guide rates lower comes amid a reduction in inflationary pressures in recent months. On-year inflation fell to 10.50 percent in July from 11.48 percent in June.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 1 trillion per day
Rp 1 trillion per day The 2003 state budget draft submitted to the House of Representatives last Friday sets tax receipts at Rp 260.8 trillion, or Rp 1 trillion each working day, a huge amount indeed given that the economic crisis still persists. By setting the tax target high, the government seems to be encouraging the House to fight for this rise in tax receipts because Indonesia's tax ratio is the lowest in ASEAN, 13 percent this fiscal year and 13.3 percent in 2003.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan to help regreen Lake Toba
Japan to help regreen Lake Toba MEDAN, North Sumatra: Mita Toshiya, visiting chairman of the Tokyo Legislative Council, has pledged to provide financial assistance for the regreening program at Lake Toba. "We will enhance cooperation with North Sumatra province, especially in the regreening program for Lake Toba," he said after meeting with North Sumatra Gov. T. Rizal Nurdin here on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Duit 3 X 18
2. Duit 3 X 18 Asian monies mixed against U.S. dollar 3. OIl 1 X 29 U.S. oil stock jump hits price
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL palm firms to set up database
KL palm firms to set up database KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palm oil industry plans to set up a database in a move to reduce market dependence on foreign intelligence and to boost competitiveness, a report said Wednesday. The intelligence unit, with an annual allocation of five million ringgit (US$1.32 million), will give market players a steady stream of reports on crop production and price, said Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese man arrested over bombing
Acehnese man arrested over bombing BANDA ACEH: Banda Aceh Police have arrested Khairul M. Djamil, one of six Acehnese people suspected of being behind the bomb blast that occurred during the celebration of Independence Day over the weekend. Adj. Sr. Comr. Alfons, chief of the Banda Aceh Municipal Police, said Khairul was captured at his residence in Ulee Kareng village in Aceh Besar regency on Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Padang Bai offers splendid underwater world
Padang Bai offers splendid underwater world Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Karang Asem, East Bali For divers, Padang Bai is a hidden and unexplored paradise. Serving as a transit port for the Bali-Lombok shipping route, Padang Bai is quite a busy place despite being located far from the glittering beaches of Kuta and Nusa Dua, the island's most opulent surf spots. Located about 70 kilometers east of Denpasar, it takes about 90 minutes to drive to Padang Bai from the provincial capital.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mock court finds defendants guilty
Mock court finds defendants guilty JAKARTA: All defendants in a financial scandal were sentenced to between 10-years and 20-years jail on Wednesday by a people's tribunal held to mock the ongoing trial of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung. The panel of 'judges', presided over by government critic Wimanjaya K. Liotohe, also concluded all the witnesses had told too many lies during the theatrical trial held at Gedong Joang building on Jl. Menteng Raya in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Haze reaches alarming levels, affecting health, environtment
Haze reaches alarming levels, affecting health, environtment Bambang Bider and Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Pekanbaru Thick haze covering a major part of Sumatra and Kalimantan has reached alarming levels, affecting people's health, transportation and the environment. Visibility was only 10 meters to 20 meters in the morning and about 100 meters at midday on Tuesday and Wednesday in many parts of the two islands.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sumatran main artery repaired
Sumatran main artery repaired Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Repair work on Sumatra's East Coast Highway, which connects Sumatra with Java, is being carried out by South Sumatra and Lampung province in a bid to help develop the two provinces.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kuningan farmers uproot coffee plants
Kuningan farmers uproot coffee plants Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java Frustrated by declining coffee prices, many farmers in West Java are now cutting down their coffee plants and replacing them with vegetables and other crops in order to survive. The cutting down of coffee plants has been underway for the last week in Dharma subdistrict in the West Java town of Kuningan, where growers are removing coffee plants from more than 100 hectares of farmland.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar confident of freedom even if guilty
Akbar confident of freedom even if guilty Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in a multi-million dollar corruption case, expressed confidence on Wednesday that he would remain free even if the court found him guilty of misusing Rp 40 billion money from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana profit drops 43 %: Report
Ramayana profit drops 43 %: Report JAKARTA : PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, one of Indonesia's largest department store operators, Wednesday reported a 43 percent fall in first-half net profit to Rp 84.69 billion, due to foreign exchange losses and a decline in interest income. Ramayana posted net profit of Rp 147.41 billion a year earlier. Interest income decreased to Rp 34.84 billion from Rp 41.19 billion.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oily diplomacy
Oily diplomacy The Bush administration, promiscuously invoking the war against terrorism, is using its influence inappropriately to assist an American oil company that has been sued for misconduct overseas. The intervention reinforces the impression that the administration is too cozy with the oil industry. The case involves Exxon Mobil and its activities in the Indonesian province of Aceh.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ngatini, heroine of humble farmers
Ngatini, heroine of humble farmers Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The stereotypical image that all farmers live under constant oppression, backwardness and the control of the authorities is a myth. At least that is what Ngatini believes. It was this conviction that helped the 49-year-old North Sumatra farmer succeed in her fight to reclaim 55 hectares of her village's property that had been taken over by private company PT Small Holder.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/LA19
JP/6/LA19 Which path for East Asia? Hilton L. Root Former Senior Adviser U.S. Department of the Treasury The Washington Post Secretary of State Colin Powell's recent visit to Asia aimed to reassure countries assisting the U.S. anti-terror effort, but it may have had the opposite effect by highlighting how much U.S. interests have diverged from the priorities of that region.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
BNI 1st-half profit up
BNI 1st-half profit up JAKARTA: State Bank Negara Indonesian (BNI) said on Wednesday its first-half net profit rose 7.7 percent to Rp 1.512 trillion (about US$170 million), benefiting from Bank Indonesia's lower benchmark rates over the period. The bank said its interest costs fell by Rp 346 billion to Rp 5.317 trillion, and its interest earnings rose by 252 billion to Rp 7.258 trillion.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bribery case closed
Bribery case closed The Jakarta High Court has decided to close the bribery case involving Supreme Court Justice Supraptini Sutarto and former Supreme Court Justices M. Yahya Harahap and Marnis Kahar. The three justices were reported by Endin Wahyudin, a middle man, who said that he had bribed the judges to rule in his favor in a land dispute in West Java. He claimed he paid them a total of Rp 196 million.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia eases past Brunei in World Youth Chess Olympiad
Indonesia eases past Brunei in World Youth Chess Olympiad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur The Indonesian junior chess team got off to a flying start at the World Youth Chess Olympiad at the MidValley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, posting a 4-0 victory over Brunei on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, August 22, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, August 22, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Music 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Documentary 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, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: Samsung Samsung Electronics Indonesia OFFICIAL SPONSOR: (From left to right) PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia general manager Lee Kang Hyun, PT Samsung CEO Oh Suck Ha, KONI Chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar and KONI Secretary General Fritz Simanjuntak sign a Memorandum of Understanding as the official sponsor of the Indonesian contingent for the forthcoming Asian Games which will be held in Busan, South Korea.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese firm to process city's waste, sell to PLN
Chinese firm to process city's waste, sell to PLN Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to handle its garbage, the city administration signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Chinese firm and state electricity company PLN to use garbage to produce electricity. Under the US$37 million MOU, the Chinese firm, the Hangzhou Jijian Group, will construct and operate a power plant that will use coal mixed with garbage and sell its power to PLN.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government says mayor still in charge
Government says mayor still in charge Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The central government still recognizes Surabaya Mayor Bambang D.H., who was dismissed from office last month by the city council, as the legal head of the city's administration. In a recent memo to East Java Governor Imam Utomo, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said Bambang still had the authority to run the Surabaya administration, pending a thorough investigation of his controversial dismissal.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Global terrorism, understaffing and the FBI
Global terrorism, understaffing and the FBI Dini Djalal, Editor, 'Aksara', Jakarta Paul McCabe has been an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, or FBI, for 16 years, working first as an undercover agent, and then as both a special agent and the media coordinator of the Joint-Terrorism Task Force, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manila wants to send Agus Dwikarna home
Manila wants to send Agus Dwikarna home Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manila might send home convicted Indonesian Agus Dwikarna, whom the Philippine courts sentenced to 10 years in jail for possessing explosives, under a prisoner exchange deal President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called a "good idea". Visiting Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ople F. Blas said on Wednesday that Agus' return depended on Jakarta approving its prisoner exchange offer.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Mega raps minister over treasure hunt 2
* Headlines: Mega raps minister over treasure hunt 2 * National:Government to revise two labor bills 4 * Archipelago: Police fail to arrest minister in Poso 5 * Opinion: RI independence: It is all in the name7 * City:Chinese firm to process Jakarta's waste 8 * Sports:RI eases past Brunei in chess Olympiad10 * World: Bush meets advisers amid concern over Iraq12 * Business:Tax rise, subsidy cuts will weaken recovery13 * Features: Ngatini, heroine of humble farmers 20
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
US$170,000 Singapore Open
US$170,000 Singapore Open (x denotes seeded player) Men's singles: 1st round Xia Xuanze (Chn x1) bt Hendra Wijaya (Sin) 17-14, 15-12 Kasper Oedum (Den) bt Taufiq Hidayat (Ina) 15-12, 15-6 Agus Hariyanto (Ina) bt Ong Huck Lee (Mas) 15-9, 15-1 Mohammad Roslin Hashim (Mas) bt Rasmus Wengberg (Swe) 15-13, 9-15, 15-1 Marleve Mainaky (Ina x7) bt Bobby Milroy (Can) 15-11, 15-6 Kaita Masuda (Jpn) bt Jang Young Soo (Kor) 15-4, 15-6 Ong Ewe Hock (Mas x9) bt Pei Wei Chung (Mas) 15-9, 15-2 Wu Yunyong (Chn)...
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. OMBO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. OMBO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Public art to stimulate people's interest 2. MEXICO: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Mexican photographer captures spirit of children
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public art to stimulate people's interest
Public art to stimulate people's interest Boudewijn Brands, Contributor, Jakarta Most people working in Jakarta spend two or three hours per day in traffic, and there are many billboards that vie for their attention. If you drive yourself, you fight for space on the road and try not to lose your patience with inconsiderate motorists blocking an intersection and the lack of traffic police to direct traffic.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Abu Sayyaf rebels seize eight from bus
Abu Sayyaf rebels seize eight from bus PHILIPPINES: Guerrillas linked to the al-Qaeda network seized eight door-to-door cosmetics sellers on a remote southern Philippine island, but freed two of them hours later, officials said on Wednesday. The three men and five women, all Filipinos, were on board a passenger mini-bus on Tuesday when Abu Sayyaf gunmen stopped the vehicle, grabbed them and herded them into a forest, the military said.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crisis center to provide access to policy-makers
Crisis center to provide access to policy-makers Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's desperation to escape the prolonged crisis has resulted in yet another decision that many view not only as belated but also questionable as to its effectiveness. The decision to set up a crisis center early this month, though welcomed as a government gesture to accelerate economic recovery, has triggered more questions than it has brought optimism.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to grill IBRA over alleged graft in loan asset sale
House to grill IBRA over alleged graft in loan asset sale Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is set to grill the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the next few weeks over alleged irregularities in its massive loan asset sale. "We'll invite IBRA to a hearing next month to ask for an explanation over these allegations concerning the debt sell-off," Faisal Baasir, deputy chairman of the House budget committee, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
BPKP lair of corruptors
BPKP lair of corruptors From Koran Tempo I felt greatly insulted upon reading a statement by honorable members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) about Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) as reported in the mass media on Aug. 8, 2002. If the problem is the existence of BPKP, that is nothing new. Only today this matter is couched with political intrigues both in Senayan and in a small number of government agencies. The basic problem is the statement that BPKP is a corruptors' lair.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mexican photographer captures spirit of children
Mexican photographer captures spirit of children Tania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Mexican photographer Manuel Penafiel lives up to the tag of "specialist" with his authentic portrayal of his country's culture. In his latest exhibition in Jakarta, Children of Mexico, which ends on Aug. 25, he presents just that. In this collection of colored photographs, all taken in the late 1970's, the viewer glimpses the everyday activities and moments that make up the lives of typical Mexican children.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese Xia overcomes Wijaya to advance in Singapore Open
Chinese Xia overcomes Wijaya to advance in Singapore Open Agencies, Singapore Top-seeded Xia Xuanze of China squeezed past Singaporean shuttler Hendra Wijaya Wednesday to advance to the second round of men's singles in badminton's Yonex-Sunrise Singapore Open. Xia started slowly, making several unforced errors and allowing Wijaya to nearly steal the first set at 15-9. But the experienced Chinese shuttler rallied and took the opener 17-14.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wanna be tall?: Get rich first!
Wanna be tall?: Get rich first! The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent study by the World Health Organization found that increased height among Indonesian men was associated with increased income. The study, reported in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization, found that a one percent increase in height was associated on average with an additional 2.6 percent in earnings.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt bows to pressure, revises two labor bills
Govt bows to pressure, revises two labor bills The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bowing to strong demands from both workers and the business community, the government has finally agreed to revise crucial bills on labor protection and settlement of industrial relations disputes.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 22, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 22, 2002 Exhibitions * Bronze Sculptures Corpus Terrae by Teguh Ostenrik, at Valentine Willie Fine Art, The Chedi, Desa Malinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar (Tel. 081 23607011), until Sept. 10. * Painting The Project of Owl House by Wayan Sila, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, until Aug. 31. * Drawing, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), Aug. 22.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Expo (4x9)
1. Expo (4x9) Megawati opens first SOE expo 2. Budget (2x26) Tax rise, subsidy cuts will weaken recovery: Report 3. BUMN (2x20) Govt upbeat over 2002 privatization target 4. Center (1x49) Crisis center to provide access to policy-makers
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI lowers intervention rate
BI lowers intervention rate JAKARTA: Indonesia's central bank said Wednesday it has cut its overnight intervention rate, which is the rate it pays on deposits from commercial banks, by 100 basis points to 12.625 percent from 13.625 percent. Bank Indonesia's latest effort to guide rates lower comes amid a reduction in inflationary pressures in recent months. On-year inflation fell to 10.50 percent in July from 11.48 percent in June.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy shuns again Tangerang court
Tommy shuns again Tangerang court TANGERANG: State prosecutors failed to present former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra to testify in the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday as he has been transferred to the Nusakambangan penal island near Cilacap, Central Java.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police fail to arrest minister in Poso
Police fail to arrest minister in Poso The Jakarta Post, Manado/Jakarta Police in the conflict-torn town of Poso, Central Sulawesi, are seeking the Rev. Rinaldy Damanik, who they have accused of provoking renewed violence there, his relatives and church activists said on Wednesday. But the police's efforts to arrest the minister on Tuesday ended in failure, after his supporters in the Christian area of Tentena blocked officers.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Creativity sought to avoid burdening business
Creativity sought to avoid burdening business The government's plan to increase tax revenue and cut subsidies on fuel and electricity has raised concern in the business community and among analysts. Economist Sri Adiningsih of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta spoke to The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni about the issue. Question: What is your comment on the government's plan?
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01 Rupiah Rates Aug 21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,117.51 4,564.84 4,867.39 4,814.73 Brunei dollar 1 5,334.48 4,760.00 5,073.76 5,020.57 Canadian dollar 1 5,964.71 5,323.70 5,673.19 5,615.13 Swiss franc 1 6,250.84 5,577.88 5,945.33 5,883.22 Danish krone 1 1,233.15 1,100.25 1,172.88 1,160.48 Euro 1 9,180.72 8,188.39 8,732.02 8,636.64 Poundsterling 1 14,312.22 12,769.89 13,612.72 13,468.94 Hong...
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI plays down remarks over caning of TKIs in Malaysia
RI plays down remarks over caning of TKIs in Malaysia Agencies, Jakarta The government distanced itself Wednesday from an attack by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chairman Amien Rais on what he called Malaysia's "inhumane" caning of illegal Indonesian migrant workers.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plan to teach in English sets tongues wagging
Plan to teach in English sets tongues wagging Sean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The plan seemed simple and practical: Use English in Malaysian classrooms to teach math and science so students will improve their grasp of these subjects in the language that has become essential in international commerce and technology.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambling talks end in tension
Gambling talks end in tension Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A discussion aimed at addressing gambling in the capital on Tuesday ended in tension when a number of participants expressed scorn for the event organizer, who they accused of being manipulative.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi to meet Megawati
Koizumi to meet Megawati TOKYO: Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is to meet Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri at a development summit in South Africa to compare notes on various issues, said an official of Koizumi's Liberal Democratic Party. LDP Secretary General Taku Yamasaki said he met with Koizumi at the premier's office Tuesday to brief him on his recent visit to Indonesia. Yamasaki quoted Megawati as telling him that she wants to meet Koizumi during the Aug. 26-Sept.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
BNI 1st-half profit up
BNI 1st-half profit up JAKARTA: State Bank Negara Indonesian (BNI) said on Wednesday its first-half net profit rose 7.7 percent to Rp 1.512 trillion (about US$170 million), benefiting from Bank Indonesia's lower benchmark rates over the period. The bank said its interest costs fell by Rp 346 billion to Rp 5.317 trillion, and its interest earnings rose by 252 billion to Rp 7.258 trillion.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
GKJ to host international festival
GKJ to host international festival JAKARTA: Arts lovers will able to enjoy dances, musical performances and plays during the sixth Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) International Festival, to be held here from Sept. 4 to Sept. 29. Festival participants come from 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, the U.S., Taiwan, Japan and Malaysia.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
An ill-fated treasure hunt
An ill-fated treasure hunt Of course, Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar could hardly have foreseen that the little adventure he started last week should have taken the turn it did.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia, RI and Papua
Australia, RI and Papua Media reports on last week's meeting between Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare were inaccurate and misleading. The comments they elicited from some people in Indonesia were disappointing. Papua New Guinea and Australia have demonstrated that they recognize Papua as an integral part of Indonesia.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Erosion of nationalism
Erosion of nationalism From Rakyat Merdeka In the context of the 57th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, a number of television commercials (mostly as company images) have appeared with nationalism as the main theme. Some examples include Flag-hoisting Ceremony (Bank Mandiri), Indonesia My Holy Land (Polytron), Charm of Indonesia (Djarum 76), Bromo (Sampoerno) and Indonesia My Motherland (Indomie).
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian independence: It is all in the name
Indonesian independence: It is all in the name Teuku Faizasyah, Department of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand What is in a name? asked Shakespeare. Although knowing that each name is unique and carries its own meaning, a phone call from a friend Alamsyah on Aug. 17 struck me how meaningful his name is. When he wished Indonesia a happy Independence Day, I initially thought he was simply trying to soothe his homesickness.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.21,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.21,2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925 0 8,000 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 3,580,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 -10 500 Alumindo Light 440 0 0 Andhi...
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dili squares up for oil fight with Australia
Dili squares up for oil fight with Australia Tom Wright, Dow Jones, Dili East Timor's new government is squaring up for a fight with Australia over its demand for the lion's share of royalties from energy projects in the Timor Sea. The tiny country, which gained independence in May, moved quickly to pass a law which lays claim to ownership of a majority of the known oil and gas fields in the sea between the two countries, by extending its maritime border with Australia.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
UGM researchers create multi-purpose CT scan
UGM researchers create multi-purpose CT scan Ridlo Aryanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Just a week after physicist Kusminarto returned home after completing his doctoral degree at Surrey University in England, he was distressed upon learning that his niece, who was being treated for brain cancer, had to spend a great amount of money to have a regular CT scan.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministers face summon over education budget
Ministers face summon over education budget The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) is planning to summon economic ministers and the National Development Planning (Bappenas) chairman to explain why such a meager budget was allocated for education in 2003.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, GAM invited to return to negotiation table
Govt, GAM invited to return to negotiation table The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's stated intention of settling the Aceh conflict through peaceful means is facing a litmus test after the Switzerland-based Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) invited the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to return to the negotiating table.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police plan antiterrorism workshop
Police plan antiterrorism workshop JAKARTA: National Police Headquarters is preparing a workshop on how to cope with terrorism and other transnational crimes. National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday the workshop would be held in October here and attended by representatives of ASEAN-member countries. Preparations were now in progress involving the police and 43 state institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate General of Immigration.