Archive: 28 August 2002
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Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Rusun - 4x 12
1. Rusun - 4x 12 City fails to meet target on low-cost apartments 2. UI - 1x30 UI installs Usman as new rector 3. Food - 1x20 Food poisoning common 4. SHAMAN - 2x25 Psychics still have a say in lives of modern people 5. Speak - 2x20 'Mystical power exists but I don't see psychics'
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
SMU graduates may run for president
SMU graduates may run for president The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To become president of the world's fourth largest country, it will be sufficient to have graduated from senior high school. This criteria is much more lenient than that which would be applied in many small firms in Indonesia, which require many of their employees to hold diplomas.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The dilemma IBRA faces in resolving bad loans
The dilemma IBRA faces in resolving bad loans Vincent Lingga, Senior Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Raising revenues for the state budget is only one of the objectives of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) massive auction sale of Rp 135.4 trillion (US$15 billion) in bad loans which began last month, and not the most important one for that matter.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Slaughterhouses play down fear of anthrax outbreak
Slaughterhouses play down fear of anthrax outbreak Novan Iman Santosa and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers at city slaughterhouses played down on Tuesday the fear that anthrax-infected cattle or meat could enter Jakarta, pointing to the measures in place to prevent such an occurrence.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Establishment of investors association a must
Establishment of investors association a must ------------------------------------------------------------------ More than 6,000 people invested a total of at least Rp 500 billion (US$55,5 million) into an agribusiness firm controlled by private firm PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (PT QSAR) which promised good dividends. The company recently collapsed and its president escaped leaving investors completely dazed at their loss.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
17 TKIs have died in Nunukan camps: Officials
17 TKIs have died in Nunukan camps: Officials The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 17 Indonesian workers (TKIs) evicted from Malaysia have died of dysentery, diarrhea, and asthma in refugee camps in Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, a local government official says. Nunukan deputy regent Kasmir Fored said that five of the dead were children. Seven of the dead workers originated from East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), eight from South Sulawesi, and two from Java, Antara reported here Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papuan forests 'must be saved'
Papuan forests 'must be saved' JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua Governor Jaap P. Salossa has asked governmental agencies and all communities to help save protected forests in the province. The tropical forests, in terms of area the third largest in the world after forests in Brazil and Zaire, are a major source of oxygen and should be preserved for future generations, the governor said while opening a workshop on ecotourism here on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra governor orders investigation of truck smuggling
North Sumatra governor orders investigation of truck smuggling Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin ordered law enforcers here to immediately conduct an investigation into several officials of the local customs and excise office and certain businessmen allegedly involved in the recent import of 150 trucks from Japan and Taiwan. The trucks were allegedly imported without the necessary tax being paid.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2000
2000 1. On the development and protection of labor 2. On the settlement of industrial disputes 3. On the formation of Riau Islands province * 4. On Broadcasting * 5. On the profession of advocate 6. a. On the state finances b. On state financial accountability c. On the state treasury 7. On the amendment of Law No 23/1999 on the Central Bank 2001 8. On presidential pardons 9. On electricity 10. On building 11. On the anticorruption commission 12.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati rules out Cabinet revamp
Megawati rules out Cabinet revamp The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri rejected on Tuesday demands by her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) to reshuffle her one-year-old Cabinet, dismissing the proposal as a waste of time the government could not afford. PDI Perjuangan secretary-general Soetjipto said the President, who also leads the party, never considered reshuffling her Cabinet.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop political row with Malaysia: Megawati
Stop political row with Malaysia: Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday stepped in to defuse the ongoing row with neighboring Malaysia, and urged an immediate resolution of the illegal migrants issue. The President underlined on Tuesday that long-standing diplomatic ties with Malaysia should not be damaged by emotional reactions from either side regarding the problem.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL comes under fire from Manila over illegals
KL comes under fire from Manila over illegals Agencies, Manila/Kuala Lumpur The Philippines said on Tuesday it had protested to Malaysia against harsh conditions of hundreds of Filipino illegal migrants detained in the eastern state of Sabah in the wake of a crackdown on illegals.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign firms face tax probe
Foreign firms face tax probe The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation is investigating some 250 foreign investment companies that claim to have been operating in the red since 1997 and cannot pay income tax. M. Said, a senior official at the tax office, said the investigation was focusing on the financial reports of the companies to determine whether they were telling the truth.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourists beware
Tourists beware I am a tourist from Japan, and last Friday, while on a public intercity bus from Probbolingo to Situbondo in East Java, I had my backpack stolen. With this letter, I would like to warn anyone else, especially tourists, about how they set the trap, so it won't happen again. I was obviously targeted while at the bus terminal in Probbolingo. It is a common terminal for tourists coming from Bali on their way to Mt. Bromo to change buses.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI must learn from illegal migrant issue
RI must learn from illegal migrant issue Philips Jusario Vermonte, Researcher, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The issue of illegal workers has reached new heights over the past few days. Reactions have been coming thick and fast not only from our state officials, but also we have witnessed anti- Malaysian protesters burning that country's flag in front of the Malaysian embassy.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Bank calls for corruption fight
World Bank calls for corruption fight Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia's government should make a clear commitment to fighting corruption, collusion and nepotism to lay the foundations for sustained higher growth, the World Bank's retiring country director said Tuesday. Mark Baird praised Jakarta's record in restoring macro- economic stability since he took over his post in 1999 but said progress in structural reforms had generally been disappointing.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: PDI-P wants simultaneous elections 2
* Headlines: PDI-P wants simultaneous elections 2 * National:Autonomy at local party level urgent 4 * Archipelago: Violence closes Makassar university 5 * Opinion: TNI won't let go of its political grip 7 * City: City fails to meet target on apartments 8 * Sports: RI takes third place at chess Olympiad 10 * World: U.S. lays out case for attacking Iraq 12 * Business: World Bank calls for corruption fight13 * Features: In search of ancestral origin 20
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. COTO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. COTO: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Authentic Makassar cuisine comes to Jakarta 2. MALAY: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Malay cuisine by Malaysian chefs at Marriott Hotel
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investors association a must
Investors association a must More than 6,000 people invested a total of at least Rp 500 billion (US$55,5 million) into an agribusiness firm controlled by private firm PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (PT QSAR) which promised good dividends. The company recently collapsed and its president escaped leaving investors completely dazed at their loss.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Violence closes Makassar university
Violence closes Makassar university Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Hasanuddin University campus was closed for three days following mounting conflict between students on Tuesday, which left more students and a lecturer injured. After a meeting between the university's management and senate, university rector Rady A. Gany issued a circular posted in all educational buildings in the campus, stipulating that the campus would be closed from Aug. 27 through Aug.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati calls on legislators to report their wealth
Megawati calls on legislators to report their wealth Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri has called on the party's legislators who have not submitted their wealth report to do so immediately.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Mystical power exists but I don't see psychics'
'Mystical power exists but I don't see psychics' The fact that one never visits a psychic does not necessarily mean he or she does not believe in mystical power. Several people told The Jakarta Post that though they believe in the existence of supernatural powers they refuse to seek the advice of psychics. Muhammad Nuh, 57, has been a bajaj (three-wheeled vehicle) driver since 1985. He resides in Menteng Wadas Timur, South Jakarta, with his wife and their only son.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ten Chinese people arrested
Ten Chinese people arrested BOGOR: Ten Chinese citizens have been arrested in Bogor and Sukabumi in the past two months for immigration violations. The head of the Bogor immigration office, T. Syahrizal, said that three of the foreigners had been deported while the others were being detained in the quarantine center pending deportation.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 28, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 28, 2001 Performances * Piano and Flute Concert, Majapahit Hotel, Jl. Tunjungan 65 (Tel. 031 545 4333), 7 p.m., Aug. 28. * 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. Films * British Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12A, 3rd Floor, every Tuesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. .
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fraud through SMS
Fraud through SMS From Media Indonesia A few days ago I received a short message (SMS) on my mobile phone telling me that I had won a cash prize of Rp 10 million. The prize, the message said, was from PT Exelkomindo in cooperation with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia. I was told to contact the cell phone numbers 0817-9167-057 or 0817-9167-058. After I dialed these numbers from my home phone I was told that I had to use my cellular phone. Out of curiosity, I complied.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Food poisoning common in Bogor regency
Food poisoning common in Bogor regency Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost half the restaurants in Bogor regency serve food that is prepared unhygienically, an official revealed on Tuesday. "After examining 275 restaurants in Bogor, we found that only 141 restaurants or 52 percent serve food that would be safe for consumption," senior official at Bogor Health Agency Komar Hanifi said.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
In search of ancestral origin
In search of ancestral origin Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Becoming a paleoanthropologist, a somewhat rare profession nowadays, had never been Teuku Jacob's childhood dream. In fact, Jacob did not find anthropology very interesting until he was a college student. Born in Peureulak, Aceh, on Dec. 6, 1929, Jacob is a professor emeritus of anthropology at Gadjah Mada University. He heads the Laboratory of Bioanthropology and Paleoanthropology at the university's School of Medicine.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug 27
Rupiah Rates Aug 27 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug 27 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,212.58 4,655.37 4,960.96 4,906.75 Brunei dollar 1 5,371.86 4,799.23 5,112.55 5,058.38 Canadian dollar 1 6,074.24 5,426.33 5,781.03 5,719.35 Swiss franc 1 6,251.91 5,586.79 5,950.12 5,888.48 Danish krone 1 1,235.87 1,104.04 1,176.22 1,163.96 Euro 1 9,196.95 8,217.52 8,753.00 8,660.75 Poundsterling 1 14,400.10 12,868.19 13,705.00 13,563.06 Hong Kong dollar 1...
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police seize one ton of heroin near Medan
Police seize one ton of heroin near Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Greater Medan Police officers confiscated nearly 1 ton of heroin on Tuesday in one of the country's largest drug hauls ever. The heroin was recovered from the houses of three men in Dusun XII Bandar Khalifah, Deli Serdang regency. Police detectives' chief Adj. Comr.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP manufacturing output up 5.9%
RP manufacturing output up 5.9% JP/16/Money MANILA: Manufacturing output in the Philippines grew 5.9 percent from a year earlier in June, the National Statistics Office said Tuesday. The figure was substantially lower than the double-digit gains over the previous three months. Nevertheless electrical machinery, a sector that includes electronics and which comprises more than half of all merchandise exports, rose 53.1 percent from a year earlier.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Commitment to reform key to graduate from IMF
Commitment to reform key to graduate from IMF A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government must prove it has the political will and discipline to continue implementing difficult economic reform measures if its wants the country to graduate from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic reform program, economists say.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
West Java bus fire victims to receive compensation
West Java bus fire victims to receive compensation Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The state road accident insurance company PT Jasa Raharja was set to pay on Wednesday a total of Rp 220 million (US$22,222) in compensation for all victims of the explosion in a passenger bus in Indramayu, West Java, that occurred last week.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
20 states to play in Indonesia Open
20 states to play in Indonesia Open Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The best players from 20 countries including China, which has been absent since 1997, will participate in the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open 2002 badminton championship starting here today. Chairman of the organizing committee Yacob Rusdianto said the championship would be held from Aug. 28 through Sept. 1 at the Kertajaya Sports Stadium.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Higher parking fees planned
Higher parking fees planned JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso submitted on Tuesday a draft of the bylaw on the fee for vehicle parking for further deliberation by the City Council. Sutiyoso said if the draft was passed into a bylaw by the City Council, it was expected to boost the city's revenue as there was still a lot of money from vehicle parking tax that could be collected by the administration.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to withdraw flood fund
Sutiyoso to withdraw flood fund JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has said he has ordered his staff to withdraw the Rp 4.2 billion flood fund managed by the Institute of Civic Education in Indonesia (ICE in Indonesia) chaired by TV host Irma Hutabarat. Sutiyoso said the decision was taken following allegations about misappropriation of the funds. "I want to involve the NGOs in managing public funds, but it seems that they are not ready to do so," Sutiyoso told the media on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI will not let go of its political grip
TNI will not let go of its political grip Dewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia The Indonesian Military (TNI) has repeatedly expresses hopes of more professionalism within its ranks. The author of a forthcoming book on the TNI, Dr Damien Kingsbury heads the philosophical, political and international studies at Deakin University, Victoria in Australia. The following are excerpts of an interview on the TNI.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV film disappointing
TV film disappointing From Republika I'm a keen observer of Indonesian TV films. A TV film series aired by SCTV and titled Secret of a marriage, starring Ferry Salim and Keke Harun, ended on July 23, 2002. The last episode has left a problem. Rahmat (Ferry Salim) and Laras (Keke Harun), both breast-fed by the same woman, Mak Ijah, were re-united. They got married because they did not know that when they were babies they were breastfed by the same woman.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
QSAR did not follow proper procedures: Bapepam
QSAR did not follow proper procedures: Bapepam The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said that agribusiness company PT Qurnia Alam Raya (QSAR) had not followed proper procedures in raising funds from public investors. But Bapepam Chairman Herwidayatmo said on Tuesday that the agency could not take any action against the management of the firm because the current capital market law did not provide the agency with clear-cut authority to deal with such a case.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
A tribute to Suzana Murni
A tribute to Suzana Murni Chris Green's article about the late Suzana Murni (The Jakarta Post Aug. 23) combines compassion for the AIDS activist and clarity about the intimidating killer scourge. It puts a human face on the mind-boggling numbers of 40 million infected and 20 million lives HIV/AIDS has claimed worldwide. I did not know Suzana personally but I know some of her remarkable writings.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI takes third place at World Youth Chess Olympiad
RI takes third place at World Youth Chess Olympiad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur The Indonesian junior chess team capped its first participation in the World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad with a remarkable achievement, finishing in third place at the eight-day tournament, which ended on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Treating epilepsy, with or without medication
Treating epilepsy, with or without medication Dear Dr. Donya, I like reading your column in The Jakarta Post and hope you don't mind my raising my own problem/with you. My daughter has just been diagnosed as having epilepsy. She will be four years old in two weeks' time, is completely healthy and is an active child, 22 kg in weight and 104 cm in height. The first seizure came on Sept. 2001, the second on Aug. 8, 2002, then the others followed quickly, on Aug. 15 and Aug. 18.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Thailand-Taiwan Thailand delays Taiwan deal, fears offending China JP/12/ASEAN Bangkok delays deal with Taiwan THAILAND: Bangkok said on Tuesday it had delayed the signing of a labor pact with Taiwan after one of the island's ministers asked to be present at the ceremony, an arrangement Thai officials said was likely to offend China.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two policemen killed in Majalengka
Two policemen killed in Majalengka CIREBON, West Java: Two plainclothes police officers were killed by a mob in the West Java town of Majalengka after being mistaken for motorcycle thieves. The chief of the Majalengka Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Muktiono, confirmed on Tuesday the incident occurred on Monday when the two officers were investigating motorcycle thieves in Cikijing subdistrict, Majalengka. "Second Brig. Mayan Rafiana was burned alive while his partner, Second Brig.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan's Evergreen begins shipping out of Singapore to Malaysia
Taiwan's Evergreen begins shipping out of Singapore to Malaysia Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Taiwan's largest shipping company Evergreen Marine Corp. has begun shifting its regional hub from Singapore to Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, officials at PTP said Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. JACOB: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. JACOB: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS In search of ancestors' origin Becoming a paleoanthropologist, a somewhat rare profession nowadays, had never been Teuku Jacob's childhood dream. In fact, Jacob did not find anthropology very interesting until he was a college student. Born in Peureulak, Aceh, on Dec. 6, 1929, Jacob is a professor emeritus of anthropology at Gadjah Mada University. He heads the Laboratory of Bioanthropology and Paleoanthropology at the university's School of Medicine.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Authentic Makassar cuisine comes to Jakarta
Authentic Makassar cuisine comes to Jakarta Endang Miroso, Contributor, Jakarta For those who crave authentic dishes, desserts and snacks from Makasar or for anyone who just wants to try tasting the traditional Makasar dishes, H. Mamink Daeng Tata is the place to visit. Location: There are three H. Mamink Daeng Tata rumah makan (restaurants), all situated in the Tebet-Casablanca area. One is on Jl. Tebet Utara I, the other on Jl. K.H. Abdullah Syafiie, and the newest is on Jl. Casablanca.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Slaughterhouses play down fear of anthrax outbreak in Jakarta
Slaughterhouses play down fear of anthrax outbreak in Jakarta Novan Iman Santosa and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Workers at city slaughterhouses played down on Tuesday the fear that anthrax-infected cattle or meat could enter Jakarta, pointing to the measures in place to prevent such an occurrence.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malay cuisine by Malaysian chefs at Marriott Hotel
Malay cuisine by Malaysian chefs at Marriott Hotel Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It should come as no surprise that Indonesian cuisine is similar to that of neighboring Malaysian cuisine. People in Malaysia and Indonesia use practically the same ingredients as both the cuisines share the same roots, which are from the Malay tradition. The main characteristics of their dishes are in the spices.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy at local party level urgent, expert says
Autonomy at local party level urgent, expert says Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Autonomy of political parties at the local level was urgent given the legacy of centralized patterns in political party management, political analyst Arbi Sanit said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
High stakes in Southeast Asia with regard to Beijing, Taipei rivalry
High stakes in Southeast Asia with regard to Beijing, Taipei rivalry Kavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok For the first time since 1972, Southeast Asian countries are facing a serious dilemma in juggling their relations with China and Taiwan. The reasons are obvious. As its political and economic clout grows, Beijing is trying to enforce the one-China policy the region professes to adhere to. It has sent strong signals that it will no longer tolerate mere lip service.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Air Force pilot killed in freak accident
Air Force pilot killed in freak accident JAKARTA: An Indonesian Air Force pilot died in a freak accident on Tuesday after he was hit by the rotor blades of his helicopter in West Java. The pilot failed to duck his head while inspecting his engine following an emergency landing in a rice field in the Subang area, said Suwita, an official with the district Air Force base. --AFP
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Kampus: 8 x 4 lines
1. Kampus: 8 x 4 lines Violence closes Makassar university 2. Bus: 20 x 2 lines W. Java bus fire victims to receive compensation 3. Jatim: 24 x 2 lines North Sumatra governor orders investigation of truck smuggling 4: Ganja: 16 x 2 lines Police seize one ton of heroin near Medan
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The dilemma IBRA faces in resolving bad loans
The dilemma IBRA faces in resolving bad loans Vincent Lingga Senior Editor The Jakarta Post Jakarta Raising revenues for the state budget is only one of the objectives of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) massive auction sale of Rp 135.4 trillion (US$15 billion) in bad loans which began last month, and not the most important one for that matter.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan-sponsored project may be canceled
Japan-sponsored project may be canceled DENPASAR, Bali: A waste water treatment project in Sawung to be financed by a Rp 400 million grant from the Japanese government is expected to be canceled due to protests from local residents. "We cannot go on with the project because many of the local residents around the site have voiced their opposition to the planned project," the head of the provincial planning agency, Sujana Cahyana, said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers eye at least 10 bills this sitting
Lawmakers eye at least 10 bills this sitting Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thirty-six bills, including the crucial political bills and others submitted more than two years ago, are still stalled in the nation's legislature, better known for its outspokenness than its productivity. The House of Representatives started a new session on August 16, having passed only two bills during its last session.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan wants simultaneous elections in 2004
PDI Perjuangan wants simultaneous elections in 2004 Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has backed calls for both presidential and legislative elections to take place at the same time in 2004, citing economic and socio-political reasons.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
The face of our justice
The face of our justice As disappointing as the rulings that came out of the first set of trials of Indonesian government officials and military/police officers accused of crimes against humanity in East Timor in 1999, they are hardly surprising. Those who have followed closely the Ad Hoc Human Rights tribunals from the start know that these rulings are the logical consequence of the hearings. The cases built against the accused were weak and the evidence presented was mostly circumstantial.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam to stop accounting scams
Bapepam to stop accounting scams Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning the lessons from a string of financial scandals in the U.S., the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is drafting new regulations for accounting firms. Bapepam chairman Herwidayatmo said the new rules would provide clearer guidelines for accounting companies in maintaining relations with their corporate clients without harming the interests of public investors. "It's now under intense deliberation ...
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angie stuns spectators with defeat of Kournikova
Angie stuns spectators with defeat of Kournikova Jim Slater, Agence France-Presse, New York Rising Indonesian tennis player Angelique "Angie" Widjaja stunned spectators and tennis observers by defeating Russian Anna Kournikova in the opening round of the U.S. Open here on Monday. The 17-year-old Angie needed only 44 minutes to oust the 21- year-old Russian beauty 6-3, 6-0, hitting only one winner while being aided by Kournikova's 40 unforced errors in the opening round of the Grand Slam event.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
PL
PL .RM Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.27, 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 0 165,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 320 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 -25 36,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 15 -10 5,500 Alumindo Light 440 0 0...
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Antara' chief meets Megawati
'Antara' chief meets Megawati JAKARTA: Antara news agency chief Mohamad Sobary visited on Tuesday President Megawati Soekarnoputri at her official residence, just days after news agency employees staged a protest demanding Sobary's resignation. The news agency chief said he visited the President to report on the planned launch of a book about Megawati, and that it was not related to last week's demonstration.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
City fails to meet target on low-cost apartments
City fails to meet target on low-cost apartments Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration will very likely fail to meet the target for the development of low-cost housing for low income families, as it has only managed to build 340 apartments from the 2,150 planned for this year.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
UI installs Usman as new rector
UI installs Usman as new rector The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The University of Indonesia's (UI) board of trustees installed on Tuesday newly elected rector Usman Chatib Warsa to lead the university for the next five years. Usman replaced UI's previous rector Asman Boedisantoso Ranakusuma, who ended his tenure as rector this year. Usman was elected after he successfully beat 13 other rectorial candidates who had passed through several screening processes since April.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. DISCOURSE: 1 x 25
2. DISCOURSE: 1 x 25 Investors association a must 3. QSAR: 3 x 22 QSAR did not follow proper procedures: Bapepam 4. CABINET: 1 x 28 Megawati rules out Cabinet revamp 5. SMA: 1 x 30 SMU graduates may run for president
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand mulls building 'Rubber City'
Thailand mulls building 'Rubber City' Dow Jones, Bangkok Thailand's Industry Ministry will seek approval from the Cabinet at its meeting Tuesday for a budget of 900 million baht (US$21.2 million) to establish an integrated rubber industry estate in southern Thailand, Deputy Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Prapat Panyachatirak said. The first 700 million baht of the budget will be for the first phase of construction and the rest for the second phase, Prapat said, without elaborating further.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI into semifinals of bridge's Rosenblum Cup
RI into semifinals of bridge's Rosenblum Cup The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team at the Rosenblum Cup in Montreal, Canada, has secured a place in the semifinals of the international bridge tournament, a report said on Tuesday. In the quarterfinals, Indonesia defeated Attanasio of Italy 169 to 135.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lending a hand to stop maternal deaths
Lending a hand to stop maternal deaths Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cicih was in the late stages of pregnancy and her past experiences told her that it was time for her to deliver her baby. So one morning, the mother of four and her husband walked to a maternity clinic where she was to have a routine check on her pregnancy. It was a five-kilometer trip but they got there on time. Anxious and in pain, Cicih had to wait her turn. While waiting, she started bleeding.
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects arbitration ruling on Karaha
Court rejects arbitration ruling on Karaha Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court overruled Thursday an international arbitration panel's decision ordering state oil and gas company Pertamina to pay US$261 million compensation to independent power producer Karaha Bodas Company (KBC) Reading out the verdict, presiding judge Heri Suwantoro said the panel of judges found that the Switzerland-based arbitration panel had overstepped its authority in ordering...
Wed, 28 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Timor verdicts shows New Order's game
Timor verdicts shows New Order's game Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam The controversy on the verdicts on human rights crimes committed in East Timor in 1999 suggests that Timor's painful legacy continues to affect its former occupying country. Indonesia needs to be "liberated" from East Timor. Lies, after all, cannot -- and should not -- live forever. In 1992 a Timorese politician, who worked closely with Indonesia's architect of Timor policy, Gen.