Archive: 29 August 2002
71 articles found
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Proindependence activists arrested in Aceh
Proindependence activists arrested in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Security authorities in Aceh have arrested 12 members of the proindependence Front for Acehnese People's Democratic Resistance. They were netted in a security operation conducted by a group of security personnel from the Police Mobile Brigade, in Indrajaya, Pidie on Aug. 15, 2002 and so far, none have been released.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boediono defends ambitious growth target for 2003
Boediono defends ambitious growth target for 2003 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government defended on Wednesday its ambitious economic growth target of 5 percent for 2003, saying consumption would remain robust, while the global economic recovery would improve the country's performance in exports and investment.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riau Police investigate bribery case
Riau Police investigate bribery case Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Riau Provincial Police have assigned a special team to investigate 32 local councillors for allegedly taking Rp 50 million (US$5,000) each in bribes to support the proposed formation of Riau Islands province.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Grace period for GAM
Grace period for GAM The government's period of grace to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) until the fasting month of Ramadhan in December to decide whether or not GAM will continue dialogs within the framework of special autonomy to end the armed conflict, should get a response from GAM to formulate a peaceful settlement.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
My nightmare at Hotel Salak
My nightmare at Hotel Salak I have been reading your column for 14 years and doing business in Asia for 23 years. My worst nightmare started on July 20 when I arrived in Bogor. My hotel room was not ready at 1:30 p.m. Both the receptionist and the concierge insisted that I should leave my bags with the concierge and wait until my room was ready in the coffee shop. At 2:10 p.m. my computer and accessories were missing, believed to be stolen.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. and UN fail to understand RI dilemma
U.S. and UN fail to understand RI dilemma Following the U.S. disappointment expressed last week, chairperson of the UN High Commission for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, has also reiterated her dissatisfaction with the outcome of Indonesia's recent trial of cases of human rights abuses in East Timor. At the end of her three-day East Timor visit on Aug. 25, Mrs. Robinson urged that an international tribunal be established to take over the trial of alleged crimes against humanity.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bogus victim of July 27 beaten
Bogus victim of July 27 beaten JAKARTA: A man claiming to be a victim of the July 27 incident was beaten up by a real victim of the incident when he tried to use the latter to extort money from Governor Sutiyoso. Abdul Gani, 35, the bogus victim, approached a man he did know at the City Council on Wednesday and asked him whether he was a victim of the July 27, 1996 incident or not.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Putrajaya: New administrative capital
Putrajaya: New administrative capital Putrajaya is a new Federal Government Administrative Center of Malaysia. It is named in honor of Malaysia's first Prime Minister, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. Putrajaya was an oil palm plantation being transformed into a beautiful and meticulously planned city.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1,000 students go on strike in SE Sulawesi
1,000 students go on strike in SE Sulawesi KENDARI, North Sulawesi: More than one thousand students from various universities in Kendari and Baubau in Buton Regency, held a demonstration here on Wednesday, demanding that the North Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Indarto resign, following the torture of a student who was studying in the province. "We demand that the police chief (Indarto) resign and accept moral responsibility for the incident," Syahrul Beddu, one of the students, said.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trisutji Kamal launches books with concert
Trisutji Kamal launches books with concert Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian pianist and composer Trisutji Kamal will launch three books on her creations encompassing more than 35 years of work, inspiration and self-reflection. The three books, titled Younger Years Selected Compositions, Indonesian Folk Melodies and Sunda Seascapes, will be launched to coincide with a piano concert at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Aug. 29.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Semanggi cases stalled again
Semanggi cases stalled again JAKARTA : The Attorney General's Office has once again returned the case files for the Semanggi I and II tragedies to the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) due to technical mistakes made by the Commission. Komnas HAM chairman H.R. Djoko Sugianto said on Wednesday that the AGO returned the documents as they did not have some witness signatures.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta newspaper terrorized: Kedaulatan Rakyat daily's main
Yogyakarta newspaper terrorized: Kedaulatan Rakyat daily's main office located on Jl. Mangkubumi in Yogyakarta was shaken by powerful firecrackers that sounded like a bomb early on Wednesday but no serious damage or casualties were reported. A security guard Puguh, who was on duty, said he saw four people on motorcycles enter the office compound and hurl firecrackers toward the building. "Some big firecrackers can cause huge explosions like these ones," he said.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Air Force probes helicopter crash
Air Force probes helicopter crash JAKARTA: The Air Force has formed a special team to investigate the helicopter crash in the West Java town, Subang, that resulted in the death of a crewman on Tuesday. Spokesman for the Air Force Commodore Eddy Harjoko told Antara on Wednesday that the team comprised the Air Force flight and safety at work department, education and other related units.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition explores fascinating 'Ramayana'
Exhibition explores fascinating 'Ramayana' I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Once a year, if you are lucky, an art museum nearby will come up with a good exhibition, one that fills you with a sense of wonder, excitement, and, simultaneously, satisfy your thirst for both the trivial and the important. This year, it is the Neka Art Museum in Ubud that still has the guts to pamper to art enthusiasts with that kind of exhibition.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 NGOs call for direct gubernatorial election 2. EGYPT: 40 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Only 6-month prison term requested for Egyptian 3. BRAWL: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Student brawls caused by stress on school grounds 4. MYSTERY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 Mysticism magazines sell like hotcakes 5. SPEAKUP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 'My psychic is more like a psychologist to me'
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers complain of extortion at Ciputat
Drivers complain of extortion at Ciputat TANGERANG: A number of traders and public minivan drivers in Ciputat have complained about hoodlums who extort money from them everyday. Asep, one of the drivers who serves the Ciputat-Cileduk route, said he must give at least Rp 3,000 to the hoodlums each day. Another driver, Safei, said that last week, several hoodlums broke the window of a minivan serving the Ciputat-Pondok Aren route because the driver refused to give money to the hoodlums.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'My psychic is more like a psychologist to me'
'My psychic is more like a psychologist to me' Believe it or not, but many people often visit psychics when they encounter problems in life. Some of them share their experiences with The Jakarta Post. Esmiralda Tambunan, 34, is a nurse at a hospital in Central Jakarta. She once visited a shaman to heal a broken leg: It probably sounds weird but I once used the services of a shaman despite my profession as a nurse.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Kalimantan close to political vacuum: Law expert
South Kalimantan close to political vacuum: Law expert Umi Sriwahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin Political analysts warned against a political vacuum that would hit South Kalimantan soon, following a decision made by the provincial legislative council to impeach Governor Sjachriel Darham last week.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mysticism magazines sell like hotcakes
Mysticism magazines sell like hotcakes Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mysticism is more interesting than politics or economics. At least, that is the impression created by the sale of magazines and tabloids on the street. Suparno, a vendor on Jl. Gajah Mada, Central Jakarta, claimed that he could sell more than 20 mysticism magazines and tabloids per week, compared with fewer than 10 on politics. Sales of economics magazines and tabloids were fewer still.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, legislators divided over mending fences with Malaysia
Govt, legislators divided over mending fences with Malaysia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Indonesia's high-ranking officials remain divided in trying to mend fences with Kuala Lumpur over the deportation of illegal Indonesian workers from Malaysia. While government officials were trying to tone down the issue, legislators continued to issue controversial statements, urging Jakarta to adopt a harsher stance against Malaysia.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan asks RI to fix business climate
Taiwan asks RI to fix business climate A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taiwanese manufacturing companies are joining calls for the government to improve the investment climate here or more companies will relocate their operations to other countries. Derek Hsu, the director of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that Taiwanese investors had been discouraged by lingering labor conflicts and unfavorable labor rulings.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government drafting law on foreign debt
Government drafting law on foreign debt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To help avoid another financial crisis in the future, the government is finalizing a draft law on foreign debt, which will serve as a legal basis and provide a clearer mechanism on how to get and make use of foreign borrowings. Minister of Finance Boediono expected the law to function not only as an early warning mechanism for the government, but also as prudential guidelines for creditors in providing loans.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Broadcasters want bill on broadcasting to be revised
Broadcasters want bill on broadcasting to be revised Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is in the final stages of deliberating the controversial broadcasting bill and will likely approve it later next month despite mounting pressure from media companies for the House to revise the bill.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/CHATIB
JP/3/CHATIB Corruption a constraint to achieving tax revenue target The government, under its budget plan recently proposed to the legislature aims to increase its total tax and excise revenue by 18.7 percent to Rp 260.78 trillion (nearly US$30 billion) next year from Rp 219.62 trillion expected this year. Muhammad Chatib Basri, associate director of the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM), talked to The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pedophile victims in Bali haunted by their dark past
Pedophile victims in Bali haunted by their dark past "Buy me sir, buy me madam," shouted seven-year-old Wayan, while carrying a bamboo basket filled with sliced watermelon, pineapple and other kinds of fruit at Lovina beach near Singaraja, some 90 kilometers north of Denpasar.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia
Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia The Malaysian economy expanded at a stronger pace in the second quarter of 2002. Sustained strength in domestic demand and a recovery in exports raised real GDP growth to 3.8 percent on an annual basis, from 1.1 percent in the first quarter. Consumption spending was broad-based across the country and gained momentum as an important source of growth in the quarter. Private consumption increased at a faster rate of 5.6 percent (1Q: 3 percent).
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's security situation dramatically worsening
Jakarta's security situation dramatically worsening Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta has seen its security situation worsen considerably recently as indicated by the increase in street crime over the last three years, and many people are now afraid of utilizing public facilities, a seminar concluded here on Wednesday. Street crimes include car thefts, burglaries, robberies, murders, extortion and other crimes that are committed on the streets, it was stated.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beach volleyball competition a success
Beach volleyball competition a success Murdani Usman and Pariama Hutasoit, Contributors, Seminyak, Bali Huge numbers of foreign and local tourists pour in to the beautiful Petitenget Beach near the famous Kuta holiday resort. They did not come to enjoy the sunset or sunrise but to watch the fourth series of the Asian Beach Volleyball competition.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trial of FKM members adjourned
Trial of FKM members adjourned AMBON, Maluku: The panel of judges at the Ambon District Court postponed until next week the trial of six members of the proindependence Maluku Sovereignty Forum (FKM) who are facing subversion charges for raising the South Maluku Republic's flag in Saparua, Central Maluku on April 25, 2002. During the trial on Wednesday the suspects claimed to be sick and therefore could not hear the sentence demand of the prosecution.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini proposes PSI system on imports
Rini proposes PSI system on imports Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini MS Soewandi has proposed reestablishing the pre-shipment inspection (PSI) system on imports as one way of curbing rampant smuggling into the country. "To help resolve the smuggling problem, it is no exaggeration to reconsider the possibility of reinstating the PSI system," Rini told reporters on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Self-government may not foster public well-being'
'Self-government may not foster public well-being' Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As legislators consider 10 bills for the creation of 35 new regencies, 2 municipalities and one province in response to a nationwide clamor for autonomy, analysts warned that the localities concerned might end up poorer then before. Calls for local self-government have risen as people across the country seek to establish governments that are more responsive to their needs.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese want direct elections for officials
Acehnese want direct elections for officials Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The direct election of governors, regents and mayors in war-torn Aceh as stipulated in Law No. 18/2001 on the province's special autonomy status, has gained support from numerous sides and is viewed as a way to regain people's confidence in the government.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
"Win One Billion Rupiah".
"Win One Billion Rupiah". CAPT - 2 HSBC recently donated Rp 100 million to cover the cost of 90 wheelchairs made for handicapped children.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug 28
Rupiah Rates Aug 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,190.57 4,633.78 4,938.59 4,885.53 Brunei dollar 1 5,372.65 4,797.92 5,111.82 5,058.59 Canadian dollar 1 6,045.96 5,398.82 5,752.45 5,692.14 Swiss franc 1 6,288.83 5,617.43 5,983.53 5,922.63 Danish krone 1 1,241.39 1,108.75 1,181.13 1,168.99 Euro 1 9,222.05 8,236.05 8,774.35 8,683.52 Poundsterling 1 14,393.83 12,857.24 13,695.06 13,555.78 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,204.35 1,076.01 1,145.89 1,134.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Top players lose in preliminary matches
Top players lose in preliminary matches Top singles players competing in the Sanyo Indonesia Open 2002 were surprisingly expelled from the five-star badminton championship, which is being held in the Kertajaya Sports Stadium in Surabaya, East Java. Among them were top seeded Xia Xuanze of China, who was defeated by Malaysian Ramesh Nathan 1-15, 15-11 and 6-15, and second seeded Lin Dan also of China, who was defeated by Irwansyah, an Indonesian who plays for Wales, 9-15 and 9-15.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Pilsung: 8 x 4 lines
1. Pilsung: 8 x 4 lines Acehnese want direct elections for officials 2. Buruh: 20 x 2 lines Two more labor activists arrested in Bandung 3. Suap: 24 x 1 line Riau Police probe bribery case 4. Banjar: 24 x 2 lines South Kalimantan close to political vacuum: Law expert
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Weather threatens Asia rice harvest but exports unaffected
Weather threatens Asia rice harvest but exports unaffected Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Adverse weather conditions across Asia could affect the region's rice harvest this year but exports are unlikely to be harmed, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Wednesday. Improved production prospects in China, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand account for an expected production increase of six million tons over the previous estimate made in June, to a total 595 million tons.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. OSVALDO: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. OSVALDO: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Composer Golijov at new heights 2. MEGA: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Megawati's bracelets tell stories
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2. TAIWAN: 1 x 33
2. TAIWAN: 1 x 33 Taiwan asks RI to fix business climate or Taipei joins in calls for business reform 3. ACEH: 1 x 38 Talks for Aceh to resume in September: Govt or Govt backpedals, agrees to Aceh talks soon 4. SUMMIT: 2 x 25 Earth Summit experts urge world to take urgent action on water 5. REGENCY: 1 x 42 'Self-government may not foster public well-being' 6. ODD: 1 x 33 $10,000 for baby named 'Turok'
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to inject Rp 4t into merged Bank Bali
Govt to inject Rp 4t into merged Bank Bali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will inject some Rp 4 trillion (US$450 million) into Bank Bali after the bank is merged with four weaker banks, according to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). IBRA said in a statement on Wednesday that the publicly-listed Bank Bali would issue new shares at the end of September, while the government would act as the underwriter.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investors need protection
Investors need protection "People should be extra-careful in investing in agribusiness, otherwise they might be cheated. But here in my company, everything is transparent.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's bracelets tell stories
Megawati's bracelets tell stories JAKARTA: Trendy President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trademark, it appears, is a number of different bracelets she wears on her right wrist. Megawati swears she is not a bracelet collector but says that each of the bracelets she wears has its own particular story. "These three were the ones that my mother wore until she died," she said, showing three thin silver bracelets in a rare exclusive interview with Antara on Tuesday.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teachers complain about dismissal
Teachers complain about dismissal JAKARTA: Ten representatives of temporarily employed teachers here came to the City Council on Wednesday to complain about the various problems they were facing, including unfair dismissal, low-salaries and other examples of allegedly discriminatory treatment. Usman Abdali Watik, one of the representatives and a teacher in Senior High School No.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs demand direct election, current process terminated
NGOs demand direct election, current process terminated Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 49 non-governmental organizations on Wednesday demanded that President Megawati Soekarnoputri stop the ongoing Jakarta gubernatorial election process, stressing that it was being carried out undemocratically and against the prevailing regulations.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Easing tension
Easing tension Tension has built up very fast between Indonesia and Malaysia. People's Consultative Assembly speaker Amien Rais criticized Malaysia for caning undocumented Indonesian workers. Malaysia's foreign minister Syeh Hamid Albar responded with no less acrimony. Then, police in Medan arrested 19 Malaysians tourists and a number of protesters demonstrated in front of Malaysia's embassy in Jakarta and tore down the front gates of the embassy compound.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA : State-owned Bank Mandiri signed on Wednesday an
JAKARTA : State-owned Bank Mandiri signed on Wednesday an agreement with software company PT Microsoft Indonesia under which the latter would help the giant bank in strengthening its IT (information technology) infrastructure. The bank said in a statement that Microsoft would assist in designing the Windows 2000 architecture and its directory, and would also help to arrange a centralized monitoring system.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two more labor activists arrested in Bandung
Two more labor activists arrested in Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavily-armed police in the West Java capital of Bandung have arrested two more labor activists in apparent attempts to suppress the labor movement in the province. So far, a total of 34 labor activists have been arrested in line with mounting opposition to two labor bills currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dollar overcomes early loses
Dollar overcomes early loses Alan Yonan Jr, Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar recovered from early losses to finish mixed against Asian currencies Wednesday. The dollar was weaker across the board in early Asian trading, but capitalized on its gains against the yen later in the session to close higher against the South Korean won and Thai baht. The Singapore dollar, New Taiwan dollar, Philippine peso, and Indonesian rupiah strengthened modestly against the dollar.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Justice Party and forest fires
Justice Party and forest fires JP/4/let Justice Party and forest fires From Bisnis Indonesia Our observations over the past two years has shown that 70 percent of the fires in this country occur on plantations and land, while the remaining 30 percent are in forested areas. It must be kept in mind that forests and land management come under one of the seven points in the government's priority program and this time it is the responsibility of the state minister of the environment.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt backpedals, agrees to Aceh talks soon
Govt backpedals, agrees to Aceh talks soon Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After throwing down the gauntlet, the Indonesian government announced on Wednesday it would resume talks with Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels next month.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judicial Commission's task needs to be defined: Judge
Judicial Commission's task needs to be defined: Judge The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The work of the yet-to-be-established Judicial Commission should be clearly defined to avoid overlapping functions with the Supreme Court, a judge said Wednesday. Supreme Court judge Marianna Sutadi said he hoped the Judicial Commission would not interfere with the Supreme Court's task of assessing judges and reconsidering their rulings.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption a barrier to achieving tax revenue target
Corruption a barrier to achieving tax revenue target The government, under its budget plan recently proposed to the legislature aims to increase its total tax and excise revenue by 18.7 percent to Rp 260.78 trillion (nearly US$30 billion) next year from Rp 219.62 trillion expected this year. Muhammad Chatib Basri, associate director of the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM), talked to The Jakarta Post contributor Rikza Abdullah.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illiteracy up by 250,000 annually
Illiteracy up by 250,000 annually JAKARTA: Illiterates in the country are increasing by 250,000 people annually due to a large number of children dropping out of elementary schools. Director General for Extracurricular Activities and Sports at the Ministry of National Education Fasli Jalal said on Wednesday that the government had allocated Rp 30 billion (US$3.3 million) this year to give scholarships to the dropouts.
Thu, 29 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.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Election body launches website
Election body launches website JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) officially launched on Wednesday its website to provide the public access to the election process. KPU chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin said the website, kpu.co.id, would help the presidential and legislative elections run smoothly without losing public control.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 29, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 29, 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. * Painting by Sanggar Asri Sanur, Sanur Beach Hotel, Sanur, until Aug. 31. * Painting Deep Connection by Jo Odessa, Seniwati Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Immaturity causes student brawls
Immaturity causes student brawls Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Student brawls are often associated with junior high school and high school students, still too young and immature to control their emotions and deal with problems in a mature, nonviolent manner. However, this social phenomenon has also become a problem on the city's college campuses. "I witness a student brawl (on my campus) almost every month," said Jusuf, a student at the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI).
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. visas may take 8 weeks longer
U.S. visas may take 8 weeks longer JAKARTA: Due to security concerns, the U.S. government announced on Wednesday that Indonesians might have to wait eight weeks or more before they received a visa as new application procedures will call for tighter scrutiny. "Our goal is to have assured security within a system that is responsive to anyone wishing to visit the U.S.," the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Future challenges to
Future challenges to Indonesia-Singapore ties 2. 1 X 30 The three misrepresentations of China
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Growth (3x16)
1. Growth (3x16) Boediono defends ambitious growth target for 2003 2. Rini (3x17) Rini proposes pre-shipment inspection system 3. Rice (2x30) Weather threatens Asia rice harvest but exports unaffected 4. Bali (2x20) Govt to inject Rp 4t into merged Bank Bali
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Indonesia remains one of the world's most corrupt nations
Indonesia remains one of the world's most corrupt nations Agencies, Berlin Indonesia has been ranked once again as one of the world's most corrupt countries by Transparency International. The Berlin-based anti-corruption group said its 2002 Corruption Perception Index had Bangladesh at the bottom, followed in ascending order by Nigeria, Paraguay, Madagascar, Angola, Kenya and Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chicago Marathon staged locally
Chicago Marathon staged locally JAKARTA: For the fourth year in a row, the Chicago Marathon in the Far East is being staged on Oct. 13. This year the marathon starts in Labuan and ends in Anyer, West Java. Like the annual Chicago Marathon, the track is 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) long. There is only one road to run on along the scenic West Java coast between Anyer and Labuan, thus the distance is clear. Runners will hear the sound of the waves as the run the flat course.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia advances to Rosenblum Cup final
Indonesia advances to Rosenblum Cup final Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team participating in the Rosenblum Cup in Montreal, Canada, lost the first three sessions in its semifinal match against the Burgay team from Poland, before dominating the fourth session to win the semifinals and advancing to the final match of the international bridge tournament, a report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four governors fail to submit wealth report
Four governors fail to submit wealth report The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four out of 30 governors have not yet reported their wealth to the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), the government said on Wednesday. The announcement comes just a week after KPKPN revealed the names of 155 legislators who had not done so. The four governors are Abdullah Puteh (Aceh), Djoko Munandar (Banten), Fadel Muhammad (Gorontalo), and Jaap Salosa (Papua).
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judges for rights trial appeals appointed
Judges for rights trial appeals appointed Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has appointed four career judges for the ad hoc human rights tribunal to handle appeals in the cases of alleged perpetrators of the violence and destruction in East Timor in 1999. Bagir said the four would be Supreme Court judges Sukirno, Artidjo Alkostar, Margana and Arbiyoto. "They will work together with non-career judges, who will be appointed by the House of Representatives.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls again
SBI rate falls again The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 14.35 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.54 percent a week ago, the central bank said. The fall was slightly sharper than the market had expected. Players had thought the rate would fall to around 14.40 percent. Bank Indonesia said it accepted 16 trillion rupiah, or 58.24 percent of the bids received at the auction.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia to boost ties
RI, Australia to boost ties DENPASAR, Bali: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Rick Smith said on Wednesday the governments of the two countries were trying to step up mutually-beneficial cooperation. The current bilateral cooperation should be enhanced, especially in the tourism and investment sectors, Smith said when making a courtesy call on Bali Governor Dewa Beratha here.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali, safe haven for international pedophiles
Bali, safe haven for international pedophiles Aditya Nusantara and Magdalena Damayanti, Contributors, Singaraja, North Bali Although Bali is known around the world for its unique culture and beautiful scenery, it has been attracting more than just tourists wanting to explore its charm. Pedophiles from several foreign countries have been frequenting the resort island, according to experts and scholars.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six-month prison term requested for Egyptian
Six-month prison term requested for Egyptian The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors asked the South Jakarta District Court Wednesday to sentence an alleged Egyptian people smuggler to six months in jail for violating immigration laws here, despite the fact that the maximum sentence is six years.
Thu, 29 Aug 2002, 00:00 WIB
JSK: Agak panjang kareana posisi photo dua kolom berdiri
JSK: Agak panjang kareana posisi photo dua kolom berdiri Metro Department Store BIGGEST BRICK FLAG: Jaya Suprana (left), the head of the Indonesian records museum, MURI, presents a certificate of recognition to Christine Bakri, the president director of PT Metropolitan Retail Mart, for the chain's success in initiating and making the largest red and white flag made out of Lego bricks.