Archive: 27 August 2002
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Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hira Jhamtani
Hira Jhamtani Board Member National Consortium for Nature and Forest Conservation in Indonesia (KONPHALINDO) Jakarta 2. Earnst -- Ancient Pearls of Wisdom 1 X 30 Ancient pearls of common sense John Arnold Director, Ernst & Young Consulting and Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce 3. Nike -- Free speech for Nike 1 X 32 Free speech rights for corporates The Washington Post Washington
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indian man with drugs arrested
Indian man with drugs arrested TANGERANG: Customs and excise officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport arrested an Indian man last Saturday for possession of 60 Alpraslom pills. According to an officer, the 34-year-old Indian, Kulwinder Singh Padda, arrived at Terminal II F at about 11.15 last Saturday on board Malaysian Airways flight 711 from Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Dilemma of nine-year compulsory education Darmaningtyas Center for the Betterment of Education Jakarta 2. Yuni -- Privatization should be overlooked for better results 1 X 38 An alternative to privatization: Clean govt Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Supernatural business booming amid crisis
Supernatural business booming amid crisis Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many people are suffering from the pinch of the prolonged economic crisis, psychics, mystics and other practitioners of the supernatural arts are enjoying robust business. In fact, the economic crisis has been good for them, as more people look for a little supernatural help to survive the tough times.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians arrested in Medan 'not revenge'
Malaysians arrested in Medan 'not revenge' Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin insisted that the arrests and 6-hour detention by the local police of 19 Malaysians in the city last Friday was not in retaliation for the Malaysian authorities' arrest of illegal Indonesian workers in their country. "Local authorities are still studying the case.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-S'pore-Bloomberg Singapore says Bloomberg to pay libel damages JP/12/ASEAN Bloomberg to pay libel damages SINGAPORE: News and information provider Bloomberg LP has agreed to pay libel damages to three Singapore leaders over a column about the appointment of the deputy prime minister's wife to a top post at a government agency, the government said late on Sunday.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
3 children find grenades in Cimone
3 children find grenades in Cimone TANGERANG: Three children playing on a garbage dump in Cimone, Tangerang, found a live pineapple grenade last Sunday morning. According to local chief of detectives Insp. Kustanto, the grenade was played with by the three children, who did not realize at all that it was an explosive. Luckily, local resident Muhlis, 60, who is also a retired army officer, saw the grenade being handled by one of the children.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tricks of the protected animal trade
Tricks of the protected animal trade A group of children is seen crowding around a young man. It turned out that the man, Santoso, was carrying a slow loris -- a rare, nocturnal lemur -- locally known as a kukang, with him. "I bought it at Pramuka bird market for Rp 80,000 along with its leash about four months ago," said Santoso, a resident of Pinang Ranti in East Jakarta. But he felt cheated. The vendor said the slow loris was still a baby, as could be seen from its lack of teeth.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt drafts development plan for eastern Indonesia
Govt drafts development plan for eastern Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New projects for independent power producers and construction companies might be up for grabs under a government plan to lure investors to the poorer parts of eastern Indonesia. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said the plan focused on infrastructure-related projects.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'KL's call for Malaysians to avoid traveling to RI unwarranted'
'KL's call for Malaysians to avoid traveling to RI unwarranted' Agencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur Indonesia, responding quickly on Monday to a call by Malaysia for its nationals to avoid traveling to Indonesia because of public anger over Kuala Lumpur's treatment of illegal Indonesian workers, said the travel advisory was unwarranted.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Award for 'Bang' Ali
Award for 'Bang' Ali The Indonesian Institute of Sciences presented the Sarwono Award to former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin for his great efforts in developing marine science and technology. On Saturday Ali, better known as Bang Ali, also received the Cipta Utama Award from the Jakarta Arts Council for his vision to build the Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) among other art centers.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P faction demands Cabinet reshuffle
PDI-P faction demands Cabinet reshuffle The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' largest faction, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has threatened to reject the 2003 draft state budget unless party chairwoman President Megawati Soekarnoputri replaces incompetent ministers in what amounts to the strongest call for a Cabinet reshuffle. PDI Perjuangan faction chairman Roy B.B. Janis said on Monday that one-fifth of Megawati's 32-member Cabinet had to go.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.26, 2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.26, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925 0 0 Adindo Foresta 40 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 541,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 320 -45 4,000 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 0 56,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 0 Alumindo Light 440 0 0...
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Small companies can also offer membership programs
Small companies can also offer membership programs Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor, Jakarta A club sells membership cards to ensure it will have loyal customers, while customers agree to become members because of the benefits that the card offers. They will enjoy not only cheap, exclusive and complete packages and facilities, but also networking.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
New restructuring plans won't ease debt: Experts
New restructuring plans won't ease debt: Experts Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans to restructure the maturity profile of the government's bank recapitalization (recap) bonds will not be of much help in resolving the huge domestic debt problem as the move will only allow the government to extend the maturity period without actually reducing the value of the bonds, analysts have said.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. trains 24 RI police officers
U.S. trains 24 RI police officers SURABAYA, East Java: Two police officers from the United States are currently training 24 Indonesian police officers in Surabaya, East Java. "The training runs from Aug. 26 through Sept. 20, led by two instructors from the United States," East Java Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harunantyo. Called the Transition to Civilian Policing for Supervisors, the training program aims to help police instructors understand the procedures for handling civil unrest.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unions not powerful enough to scare investors away
Unions not powerful enough to scare investors away Vedi R. Hadiz, Author, 'Workers and the State in New Order Indonesia', Singapore The labor issue has been making headlines in the national newspapers again recently. Typically, the point being made is that workers are asking for too much given Indonesia's economic circumstances and that if they don't lower expectations, investors will move their operations abroad.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Weak law enforcement: Crime and corruption have become flagrant
* Weak law enforcement: Crime and corruption have become flagrant and widespread, with the government seen to be doing little or nothing to fight the problem. * Corrupt judiciary: The source of legal controversies like the bankruptcy case involving PT Manulife Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia, and several high-profile trials.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors arrested for drugs
Prosecutors arrested for drugs JAKARTA: City police revealed on Monday that they have arrested four employees of West Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for the alleged possession of drugs. One of the four, Rudi, was a former staff member of the office's administration section, who had been discharged from service on Sept. 6, 2001, after being absent for three months. City police spokesman, Sr. Comr.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Another way to create customer loyalty
Another way to create customer loyalty Agustina Wayansari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Notices such as "You will receive a free drink if you find our cashiers not smiling" or "Please return any item if the price in other stores are lower" can be easily found in the country's major department stores or supermarkets. The message of such notices is clear: The department stores or supermarkets want to ensure that they care for their customers's basic needs of wanting to be appreciated.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investment, growth prospects remain gloomy
Investment, growth prospects remain gloomy Vincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most analysts view the government's estimate of 5 percent economic growth for 2003 as too optimistic since consumer spending, one of the biggest locomotives of economic expansion besides export, is expected to slacken as a result of the contractible fiscal policy, while foreign investment will likely remain moribund.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japanese envoy presents credential
Japanese envoy presents credential JAKARTA: The new Japanese ambassador to Indonesia, Yutaka Iimura, presented his credential to President Megawati Soekarnoputri here on Monday. The new ambassador was appointed to replace ambassador Yukio Takeuchi, who was named Japan's new deputy foreign minister earlier this year.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. IMF (2x27)
2. IMF (2x27) RI could leave IMF program before the end of 2003: ING 3. Bond (2x21) Recap restructuring plans won't ease debt, say experts 3. KTI (2x26) Govt drafts development plan for eastern Indonesia
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bomb attempt foiled in Palu
Bomb attempt foiled in Palu Palu, CENTRAL SULAWESI: The Central Sulawesi Police bomb squad defused a bomb at the Hasanuddin shopping center in Palu on Monday morning. The bomb was discovered at about 4 a.m. after a scavenger reported a suspicious plastic bag to the shopping center's security guard, who contacted the police. The chief of the provincial police's Mobile Brigade, Adj. Sr. Comr. Saiful Bahri, confirmed the bomb plot and said the homemade explosive had been defused.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Tangkap: 8 x 4 lines
1. Tangkap: 8 x 4 lines Malaysians arrested in Medan 'not revenge' 2. Bentrok: 20 x 2 lines Brawl breaks out in Makassar, five students injured 3. Fosil: 32 x 1 line Sragen students to study anthropology Hutan: 24 x 2 lines: Despite Bali and Joburg, Lampung abuses forest 5. PLTA: 24 x 2 line: Illegal logging in protected forests threatens power project
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bang' Ali feels honored, betrayed
'Bang' Ali feels honored, betrayed Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The Old Testament Proverb which states, "One shall reap that which one sows" is particularly apt for Ali Sadikin, 75, who this month received a series of awards for what he did while serving as the governor of Jakarta (1966 - 1977). On Aug.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Aug.26 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,134.27 4,586.05 4,886.75 4,833.35 Brunei dollar 1 5,375.33 4,803.05 5,116.19 5,062.04 Canadian dollar 1 6,059.71 5,414.18 5,767.58 5,706.13 Swiss franc 1 6,242.06 5,577.00 5,941.14 5,877.73 Danish krone 1 1,235.42 1,103.80 1,175.86 1,163.32 Euro 1 9,173.74 8,197.52 8,731.48 8,639.55 Poundsterling 1 14,370.30...
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Despite Bali and Joburg, Lampung abuses forest
Despite Bali and Joburg, Lampung abuses forest Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post Bandarlampung Certain groups in Lampung have apparently shown complete disdain for the Sustainable Development Summit that opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday as they are continuing, with the partial blessing of government decree, to loot a major part of the protected forest in Bukit Barisan National Park, due to illegal farming and logging.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI could leave IMF program before the end of 2003: ING
RI could leave IMF program before the end of 2003: ING A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia does not need to wait until the end of 2003 to free itself from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic program as long as the government can maintain the country's current positive progress in the macroeconomic area, an international securities firm has said.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Video art, a new media
Video art, a new media Asikin Hasan, Contributor, Jakarta Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta, three major cities that world-famous researcher Claire Holt considered important points on the map of Indonesia's modern art development, have witnessed an increasing number of video art performances over the past two years. Video art is a new art medium, which gained popularity in the U.S. in the first half of the 1960s and in Europe in later years, along with the emergence of contemporary art.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protection of Papua forests backed
Protection of Papua forests backed JAYAPURA, Papua: The South Pacific Forum, the U.S., Australia and various international organizations have voiced support for the Indonesian government's policies to protect the tropical forests of Papua. These statements of support were conferred directly through a workshop held by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Regional Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bapedalda), in Jayapura on Monday.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta hit by earthquake: Jakarta was hit on Monday night by an
Jakarta hit by earthquake: Jakarta was hit on Monday night by an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. Rachmat, an official at the Geophysics and Meteorology Agency (BMG) earthquake center, told The Jakarta Post that so far there were no reports of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake. He said that its epicenter was near Panaitan Island in the Sunda Strait, adjacent to Ujung Kulon, Banten, at a depth of 46.65 kilometers below sea level. -- JP
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper said Monday its unaudited
JAKARTA: PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper said Monday its unaudited consolidated net loss widened to US$190.4 million during the first half of this year from $46.8 million the previous year. The Indonesian unit of Singapore-incorporated Asia Pulp & Paper Co. said its net loss widened on the higher cost of sales, which during the period rose to $591.76 million from $570.85 million. The higher cost of sales pushed the company's operating profit lower to $77.4 million from $123.45 million a year ago.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt needs to act on fires
Govt needs to act on fires Few of us are astonished exactly at the return of the forest fire-induced pollution disaster now visiting Pontianak and most of West Kalimantan. What is astonishing, however, is the absolutely inconsistent attitude of the government. Here is a national emergency, if ever there was one, and yet the powers-that-be sit in Nero-like complacency fiddling while major assets burn.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday August 27, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday August 27, 2002 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Music 9:00 Technology 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Documentary 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Music 5:30 Children's Program 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Legend 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.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's remission illegal
Tommy's remission illegal From Koran Tempo Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra has misinterpreted the definition of remission, or sentence reduction, in the case of Tommy Soeharto. His misinterpretation lies in the phrase "as of the date of detention" in Article 7 sub-article 1 of Presidential Decree No.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
An alternative to privatization: Clean govt
An alternative to privatization: Clean govt Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The government's revenue target of Rp 8 trillion from privatization sales for the 2003 fiscal year has astonished many including economist Revrisond Baswir of Gadjah Mada University. Following are excerpts from last week's interview: Question: How do you see the government's new target for privatization?
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Merpati suspends flights to haze-hit cities in Kalimantan
Merpati suspends flights to haze-hit cities in Kalimantan Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Merpati Nusantara Airlines has suspended flights between Jakarta and Pontianak and Palangkaraya for a week as haze resulting from forest and ground fires has significantly reduced the number of passengers. Merpati spokesperson Yanine Waroka told The Jakarta Post on Monday the flight suspension was effective as of Monday.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agribusiness firm's failure shows people's irrationality
Agribusiness firm's failure shows people's irrationality Muhammad Nafik and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent collapse of a private agro-business company that also brought down thousands of private investors has once again confirmed a recurring dilemma that people's greed during economic hardship makes them more gullible.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government mulls suing GAM leader Hasan Tiro
Government mulls suing GAM leader Hasan Tiro Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian government is planning to sue Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leader Hasan Tiro and his aides should the latter continue to carry out measures against the peace process in Aceh. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday that although the government had prioritized peace talks over Aceh, Hasan Tiro had repeatedly hampered them.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Witness in Batutulis dig quizzed
Witness in Batutulis dig quizzed BOGOR, West Java: Police investigators summoned on Monday the head of the West Java Historical Heritage Conservation Agency, Endjat Djaenudradjat, to shed some light on the excavation of the Batutulis inscribed stone in Bogor. "I am not here as an expert witness, but I did tell (police investigators) about the invaluable archeological artifacts damaged in the dig," Endjat said.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI ranks third in women trafficking
RI ranks third in women trafficking SEMARANG, Central Java: Indonesia, alongside Malaysia, ranks third in women trafficking after Europe and the United States, State Minister for Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Soemarjoto said. "Indonesia supplies women, while Malaysia accommodates them," Sri Redjeki was quoted by Antara as saying in Semarang on Monday.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Orang Tua Group' TV commercials
'Orang Tua Group' TV commercials From Republika I've observed the commercials promoting the products of Orang Tua Group on TV and in my opinion the group has violated the code of conduct in TV commercials because it has advertised its ginseng-mixed wine. As far as I know, there is a regulation banning the advertising of liquor on TV. At a glance, the commercial does not seem to suggest a wine but if you look at the scene carefully you'll find that it is promoting its ginseng-mixed wine.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'No excuse for legislators to escape audit'
'No excuse for legislators to escape audit' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) deputy chief Abdullah Hehamahua said on Monday that many legislators had failed to submit their wealth forms to the agency due to "technical difficulties". Hehamahua, however, said the excuse was not valid and legislators were expected to return their forms as mandated by law.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dilemma of nine-year compulsory education
Dilemma of nine-year compulsory education Darmaningtyas, Center for the Betterment of Education, Jakarta The miserable conditions of schools found in Madura prevail in but particularly outside Java. In Java, lots of elementary school buildings are in bad repair and short of teachers, such as in Central Java, where 15,804 teachers for SDs and 11,672 for secondary schools are still needed (Kompas, Aug. 3, 2002).
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore manufacturing output up
S'pore manufacturing output up Singapore's manufacturing output rose for the fourth straight month in July with a 17.8 percent surge from last year, with the performance again bolstered by the fledgling biomedical sciences, the government said Monday. The latest industrial figures are a further confirmation the island-state has overcome its worst ever recession which saw gross domestic product (GDP) shrink two percent last year.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angga creates new genre in graphic art
Angga creates new genre in graphic art Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Narpati Awangga is proving that contemporary graphic art is enjoyable for practically anyone. People don't have to scrunch their eyebrows to understand the works he displays at the French Cultural Center. On entering the exhibition room, visitors will be greeted by some 3 meter by 12 meter bright colorful murals and acrylic paintings.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five cattle farm workers in Bogor infected with anthrax
Five cattle farm workers in Bogor infected with anthrax Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Five workers at a cattle-breeding farm in Bogor, West Java, were infected with anthrax after being exposed to cow's blood last month, raising fears that victims of the disease could increase as the infected blood and excrement were dumped in a nearby river in the densely populated area.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military denies role in tourist murder
Military denies role in tourist murder PALU, Central Sulawesi: The military chief in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso Col. Suwahyuhadji denied speculation on Monday that the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) had links to the killing of Italian tourist Lorenzo Taddei early this month. When the incident took place, no Kopassus personnel were in the area, Suwahyuhadji told Antara. "I can prove my troops were not involved in the incident," he added.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Despite Johannesburg Summit, Lampung still abuses forest
Despite Johannesburg Summit, Lampung still abuses forest Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Certain groups in Lampung have apparently shown complete disdain for the Sustainable Development Summit that opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday as, with the partial blessing of a government decree, they are still looting the protected forest in Bukit Barisan National Park.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unions not powerful enough to scare investors away
Unions not powerful enough to scare investors away 2. HAZE: 1 x 52 Merpati suspends flights to haze-hit cities in Kalimantan 3. DRUG: 1 x 35 Young meet to seek solution to drug abuse
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five students injured in Makassar campus brawl
Five students injured in Makassar campus brawl Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The situation in Hasanuddin University campus was still tense following a student brawl on Monday that left five seriously injured. Around 30 local police personnel were deployed to enhance security in the campus following a demonstration held by the technology faculty after the incident.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 27, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 27, 2002 Performances * Children's Painting Competition, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 10 a.m., Aug. 28. * Traditional Performances, Taman Budaya, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 31. * Sundanese Traditional Drama Kabayan Jadi Dukun by Teater Sunda Kiwari group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Aug. 30 - 31.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maruti jacks up car export target
Maruti jacks up car export target Agence France-Presse, New Delhi India's largest carmaker, Maruti Udyog Ltd., Sunday said it hopes to sell 20,000 units of its latest model abroad this fiscal year, raising the annual export target by 50 percent. Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar said the company, in which previously the Indian government and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government moves to limit number of political parties
Government moves to limit number of political parties Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government dispelled public fears on Monday over the number of political parties participating in the 2004 general election, saying that all parties would undergo a strict screening process before they were allowed to contest in the event held once every five years.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Policeman shoots driver following quarrel
Policeman shoots driver following quarrel The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A police officer shot a minivan driver early on Monday morning following a quarrel at Pondok Artha traffic lights in Kalimalang, Bekasi, causing severe injuries to the victim's right wrist and forehead. Ali Wardani Tambunan, 31, a driver of public minivan M-19 plying the Cililitan-to-Pondok Kranji route was shot after he argued with plainclothes mobile brigade (Brimob) police officer Chief Brig. Winarto.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agribusiness controversy continues
Agribusiness controversy continues Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy over an agribusiness company continues as the government seems reluctant to pursue legal action against the company. Even Vice President Hamzah Haz does not see any necessity to pursue legal measures against PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (QSAR), despite the fact that its president, Ramli Araby, has allegedly run away with some Rp 500 billion (US$55.5 million) of public money.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Steps to Earth Summit
Steps to Earth Summit Hira Jhamtani, Board Member, National Consortium for Nature and Forest Conservation in Indonesia (KONPHALINDO), Jakarta Among recent articles in this newspaper on the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) which opened in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday was "Why the Earth Summit must fail" by W.B. Chambers.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ancient pearls of common sense
Ancient pearls of common sense John Arnold, Director, Ernst & Young Consulting Chairman, British Chamber of Commerce, Jakarta In the dusty pages of ancient philosophical and religious manuscripts can be seen the development of the Asian entrepreneurial spirit. During this economic crisis, it is important to recognize that the spirit of entrepreneurship has been deeply embedded in Asian culture for many centuries.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Failed war on trade in endangered species
Failed war on trade in endangered species Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta A bird vendor Ipung boasted to his buyers that he could provide rare animals for them. The East Javanese trader at Pondok Gede market in Bekasi offered a royal cockatoo at Rp 1,250,000, a black-headed parrot at Rp 500,000 and a yellow-crested cockatoo at Rp 750,000. He quoted a snake by its length. A python is sold at Rp 135,000 per meter.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agency questioned about money usage
Agency questioned about money usage The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council has accused the City Transportation Agency of intending to wrongfully use Rp 8.4 billion earmarked for the purchase of boats for the Seribu islands to finance the renovation of seaports in the islands.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP in battle stance to rescue hostages
RP in battle stance to rescue hostages Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Philippine forces were on Monday poised to mount an offensive to rescue four Filipina Christians held hostage by gunmen linked to Abu Sayyaf rebels in the troubled southern island of Jolo, officials said. The kidnappers, led by Moin Sahiron, a nephew of Abu Sayyaf leader Radullan Sahiron, have been given until Tuesday to free four members of the Jehovah's Witness Christian group they seized last week.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
China assured of winning World Youth Chess Olympiad
China assured of winning World Youth Chess Olympiad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia At the end of the penultimate round of the World Youth Chess Olympiad at the MidValley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, China had established an unassailable lead that assured it of winning the event. Although the final round has yet to played, China, with 28 points, cannot be caught at the top of the table. India, its closest competition, is in second place with a distant 23.5 points.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. BRIMOB: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 8
1. BRIMOB: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 8 Police shoot driver following quarrel 2. ANTHRAX: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 26 Five cattle farm workers in Bogor infected with anthrax 3. SERIBU: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 35 Agency questioned about money usage 4. SPEAKUP: 36 PT, 3 cols, 1 x 30 'Love spells don't last forever'
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Young meet to seek solution to drug
Young meet to seek solution to drug I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Some 200 drug-free young people from at least 23 countries in the Asia Pacific region are gathering for the first-ever Asian youth congress on drug abuse prevention in Sanur, Bali, to seek solutions to rampant drug abuse among their peers.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sragen students to study anthropology
Sragen students to study anthropology Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Sragen, Central Java Sragen, a Central Java regency believed to contain thousands of historical fossils, has added anthropology to its education curriculum for elementary through high school in a bid to help conserve the Sangiran historical heritage sites and prevent locals from selling fossils that they find.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies fall late, market awaits data
Asian currencies fall late, market awaits data Nirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Most Asian currencies fell late Monday as the U.S. dollar firmed against the yen on short-term position adjustments, but trading was dulled by a U.K. bank holiday and the upcoming long Labor Day weekend in the U.S. Market players also kept to the sidelines ahead of the issue of several key economic indicators out of the U.S. and Japan this week, as well as U.S.
Tue, 27 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police drop all charges against driver blamed for bus explosion
Police drop all charges against driver blamed for bus explosion Moch. N. Kurniawan and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Indramayu The government has blamed crew members for the recent bus explosion in Indramayu, which killed at least 13 people, but the local police released them of any charges. J.A.