Archive: 12 September 2002
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Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor
RI, Malaysia to sign MoU on labor JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Wednesday that Indonesia expected to agree to a Memorandum of Understanding on workers rights and obligations with Malaysia by the end of this month. The agreement would consist of several issues, including the demand for Indonesian migrant workers by Malaysian industries and the workers' protection in the neighboring country.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopoly
Broadcasting bill may revive 'TVRI' monopoly Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Private television channels have continued to voice their opposition against the broadcasting bill, saying some new regulations in the bill could reinstate the monopoly exercised by state television TVRI in providing nationwide broadcasting. Under the bill, only public television stations are allowed to carry out nationwide broadcasting.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcry
Sutiyoso reelected amid public outcry Bambang Nurbianto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite outrage and opposition from tens of thousands of demonstrators from various organizations and student groups, incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso was reelected for the 2002- 2007 term on Wednesday by 47 of the 84 councillors. Lt. Gen.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever claims 11 lives
Dengue fever claims 11 lives JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Health Office head, Hamid Syam, cautioned the public on Wednesday over the outbreak of dengue fever in the province, which has now claimed 11 lives. Hamid predicted that the five-year cycle of dengue fever epidemics would occur this year, after 170 cases were detected in the province since January of this year, higher than the figure for the same period last year. No one died from dengue fever last year.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 families
Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 families Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 550,000 poor families will no longer receive government assistance through "Rice for the Poor" program in 2003 due to a reduction in the subsidy and anticipated higher rice prices, the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI delays rice imports from Thailand
RI delays rice imports from Thailand The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Widjanarko Puspoyo said on Wednesday the planned rice import from Thailand would not materialize this year as the two countries had yet to reach agreement over a US$40 million barter deal. He expected the rice import from Thailand would take place next year.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Installation forms bridge between East and West
Installation forms bridge between East and West Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A huge structure built out of bamboo poles shaping like a zeppelin airship greets anyone passing the Gaya Fusions of Senses Gallery in Payangan area in Ubud, some 20 kilometers north of Denpasar. The installation, titled Skyplace, is a remarkable creation of the famous German artist Markus Heinsdorffs.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism Ben Rowse, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Southeast Asian parliamentarians pledged to fight terrorism on Wednesday on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but said they were opposed to unprovoked military action against Iraq. In a joint communique adopted at the end of the 23rd general assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) in the Vietnamese capital, legislators said further strides were needed to tackle terrorism.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the House leadership should the move against Akbar continue.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The euphoria must end
The euphoria must end President Megawati Soekarnoputri's statement in front of the Indonesian community in Algeria that the euphoria of reform should be limited was in fact a reflection of public sentiment. The reform movement should not have overjoyed us or inappropriately obsessed us into continuously demanding our rights without fulfilling our duties and being accountable to the public.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. support FTA deal with ASEAN
U.S. support FTA deal with ASEAN Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan U.S. business leaders on Wednesday offered support for a free trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN to keep their country engaged with Southeast Asia as China's influence grows in the region. During a dialogue with economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, they also urged the 10-member alliance to ensure member states did not delay their commitments to the ASEAN Free Trade Area.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flour price set to increase: Aptindo
Flour price set to increase: Aptindo The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local flour producers will gradually raise flour prices starting this month following the recent increase in the price of wheat on the international market, according to the flour producers association (Aptindo). Aptindo executive director Ratna Sari Lopes said on Wednesday that flour prices were expected to rise by 15 percent to 17 percent during the next few months.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threat
RI analysts dismiss al-Qaeda threat Berni K. Moestafa and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local analysts expressed doubt on Wednesday that al-Qaeda had any organized cells here, but warned that the country was ripe for radicalism, while at least one Muslim scholar said he had evidence of links between al-Qaeda and a local group.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse Hanoi Disgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges. Akbar was handed the official wooden gavel by the outgoing Vietnamese head of the regional body, Nguyen Van An, about whom murky rumors still linger over his links to an explosive gangster scandal.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega told to stop women smuggling
Mega told to stop women smuggling NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: President Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's first female president should take the lead in efforts to combat the smuggling of Indonesian women to Malaysia, a House legislator said here Wednesday. AM Fatwa, a deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, said Megawati should give more serious attention to the issue of women's trafficking by instructing the National Police chief to investigate the case and capture the masterminds.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse Hanoi Disgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges. Akbar was handed the official wooden gavel by the outgoing Vietnamese head of the regional body, Nguyen Van An, about whom murky rumors still linger over his links to an explosive gangster scandal.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector
Thoby reinstalled as Trisakti rector JAKARTA: Trisakti University was struck by an internal conflict between the Trisakti university senate and the Trisakti foundation over the tenure extension of its incumbent rector Thoby Mutis. Following a protest being advertised in several local papers by Trisakti foundation, the university's board of trustees installed on Wednesday Thoby as Trisakti rector in support of the senate's decision to extend Thoby's rectorial term.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kartini Emergency School gets aid
Kartini Emergency School gets aid JAKARTA: Informal schools for the children of the poor, known as the Kartini Emergency School organization, received on Tuesday more than Rp 250 million raised by the Blue League Charity Tournament. Twins Rossy Admiral and Rian Feisal, who head the school, said that the money would be spent on uniforms, establishing a free health clinic at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, and to build three schools in Ancol and Rawa Bebek, North Jakarta, and in Tambora, North Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict
Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three assessment companies appointed by the Ministry of Forestry to help filter out bad forest concession holders are being suspected of having links to certain concession holders including timber tycoon Bob Hasan. The three companies are part of 12 firms assigned to check if the concessionaires have applied sustainable development principles to their operations.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bankers oppose higher CAR requirement
Bankers oppose higher CAR requirement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bankers urged Bank Indonesia not to apply the minimum 12 percent capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement yet as it would impede banks from resuming their lending activities. Chairwoman of the Indonesian Private Banks Association (Perbanas) Gunarni Soeworo said on Wednesday that local banks needed another three years to four years to be able to meet the internationally accepted CAR standard.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
VP lends moral support to RI Asiad team
VP lends moral support to RI Asiad team Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice president Hamzah Haz has urged the Indonesian sporting delegation to the Asian Games to do its utmost for the sake of the nation and the country, according to a contingent's official.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
IPB warns of water hyacinth menace
IPB warns of water hyacinth menace The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In addition to garbage and toxic waste, ponds and rivers in the city face another possible threat: water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes), which is known locally as eceng gondok. According to Fifi Widjaja of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), eceng gondok could spread over the entire surface of a pond quickly and could harm its ecosystem by reducing the oxygen content of the water.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threats
Sutiyoso's reelection marred with delays, security threats Novan Iman Santosa and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been elected to another five year term with a commanding lead of 47 out of 84 votes on Wednesday although the City Council's special plenary meeting was marred with a series of delays due to security threats from anti-Sutiyoso demonstrators.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to finalize plan for world's largest trade zone
ASEAN to finalize plan for world's largest trade zone Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian economic ministers will meet here from Thursday to finalize a framework agreement with China on how to create the world's biggest free trade area of nearly two billion people, officials said. They are expected to endorse the framework for signing by leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China during a summit in Cambodia in November.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. IRAQ: 1 x 66
2. IRAQ: 1 x 66 Proliferation of weaponry has some wondering: Why single out Iraq? 3. FOREST: 1 x 50 Forest auditors accused of links to timber convict 4. MEGA: RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption rating?
Corruption rating? From Rakyat Merdeka The deputy secretary-general of Transparency International Indonesia, Nurul Almy Hafild, said recently that Indonesia and Bangladesh remained the most corrupt countries in Asia. However, the level of poverty in Indonesia is less extreme than in Bangladesh and Senegal, the world's poorest nations. Nurul Almy further indicated that the perception of corruption in Indonesia continued to stand at the same rate as last year, that is 1.9 out of 10.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare
Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare customs and excise officers to mechanics in a workshop. Mechanics will somehow get dirty because of the lubricating oil. It is all right as long as they do not get soaked in this oil, he said. How is the integrity of customs and excise officers today? Well, more than Muhammad expected before, they are now swimming in lubricating oil. Presidential Instruction No. 5/1984 clipped much of this agency's authority.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister drafts cyber bills
Minister drafts cyber bills JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif revealed on Wednesday that his office was drafting a set of "cyberlaws" in anticipation of the upsurge in crimes via the Internet. Syamsul said the draft was being prepared by a coordinating team for Indonesian telecommunications and computer-related information (TKTI). The draft laws outlined are the bill on the use of technology and the bill on electronic information and transactions.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The de facto governor
The de facto governor Given the poor record of the Jakarta administration over the last five years, we can almost certainly expect more of the same now that the incumbent, Sutiyoso, has been reelected by the city's legislative council as governor for the next five years. That is hardly good news, considering the problems and discomfort that we have all had to endure, thanks largely to the inept, if not incompetent, administration.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry
RI explores purchase of Croatian weaponry Agencies, Zagreb Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said that Indonesia is exploring the possible purchase of arms from Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina. "Indonesia is in need of military equipment," Megawati told a press conference after a meeting with her Croatian counterpart Stjepan Mesic in Zagreb on Tuesday night or early Wednesday in Indonesia.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BI
New bank loans in August up 25 percent: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday that new bank loans increased by 25 percent, to Rp 9.5 trillion (US$1.07 billion) in August from Rp 7.6 trillion in July. The central bank said that the higher loans were made possible because of a decline in domestic interest rates. "Of the new loans, Rp 3.2 trillion was provided to small-scale businesses," the central bank was quoted by Dow Jones as saying.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom accused of discrimination
Telkom accused of discrimination Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) criticized state telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday for discriminating between its customers. Tulus Abadi of YLKI said the company had implemented a discriminatory policy through its service level guarantee (SLG), which categorized customers into different groups. "It is only a marketing trick of Telkom to take advantage of its consumers," Tulus said.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
A lesson from Akbar
A lesson from Akbar Soeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who is also the chairman of the Golkar Party, to three years in jail -- a year less than what prosecutors demanded -- for corruption two weeks ago. The verdict is in fact a national tragedy. People expected that the verdict would have dealt a harsh blow to the DPR, Golkar and Akbar as a person. But this has not happened.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
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'How to respect the law': A lesson from Akbar 2. LA12 -- 1 X 30 Fostering a democratic Islam 3. Sincu -- 1 X 32 Mutual respect in a multiethnic society
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Effectiveness of Voluntary PSI
Effectiveness of Voluntary PSI Former finance minister Mari'e Muhammad used to compare customs and excise officers to mechanics in a workshop. Mechanics will somehow get dirty because of the lubricating oil. It is all right as long as they do not get soaked in this oil, he said. How is the integrity of customs and excise officers today? Well, more than Muhammad expected before, they are now swimming in lubricating oil. Presidential Instruction No. 5/1984 clipped much of this agency's authority.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP mulls shielding petrochemicals
RP mulls shielding petrochemicals Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan The Philippines sent notice Wednesday it may delay the liberalisation of its petrochemicals industry, raising concerns it could undermine the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and hit investor confidence in the region.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public officials'
Public officials' arrogance From Media Indonesia Some 88 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and 67 from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are apparently in breach of Law No.28/1999 on clean governance. They are required to report and announce their wealth before and after occupying their posts. But in reality they have failed to obey the law.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activists welcome bill against discrimination
Activists welcome bill against discrimination Berni K. Moestafa and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists have welcomed the submission of the anti-race and ethnic discrimination bill to the House of Representatives saying that it will ensure equal rights of all citizens. The draft stipulates obligation and sanctions for people or organizations that intentionally discriminate people in claiming their civil rights such as education, job opportunities and other public services.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Emergency housing could help disaster victims
Emergency housing could help disaster victims Fransiska Prihadi, Contributor, Jakarta, francika@cbn.net.id Reading newspaper' headlines in the last couple of weeks about the refugee camps in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan should have driven home the realization that the camps are a manmade disaster. Hundreds of displaced people have been left stranded.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investors
U.S. Ambassador clarifies call to investors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce on Wednesday clarified his statement which suggested American investors "should wait" before coming to Indonesia, saying he did not mean that. "What I said was American investors are very eager to see the economic reforms of the government implemented because there's tremendous prospects in Indonesia.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls to 13.78%
SBI rate falls to 13.78% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell to 13.78 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.07 percent a week ago, the central bank said. The fall was in line with market expectations. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 18 trillion (US$2 billion), or 56.76 percent of the bids received at the auction.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Li Peng's visit
Li Peng's visit Not only is the ongoing visit of People's Republic of China (PRC) parliamentary speaker Li Peng to Indonesia important in terms of bilateral relations, it is also interesting to observe from the perspective of China's own problems. Li Peng visited Indonesia less than one month after Taiwanese Vice President Annette Lu. As host, Indonesia welcomed Lu and Li Peng openly. Indonesia has also reiterated its support for the one-China policy.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI security
U.S. Ambassador satisfied with RI security The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent damage containment exercise, U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce met on Wednesday senior government officials irked by his decision to close American diplomatic missions in Indonesia over a terrorist threat Jakarta said it had not been consulted about. Boyce met first with acting Indonesian foreign minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to explain to him the sudden closure of the U.S. embassy and its consulate in Surabaya.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suu Kyi, generals attend 9/11 ceremony
Suu Kyi, generals attend 9/11 ceremony MYANMAR: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday attended a memorial ceremony of the Sept. 11 attacks together with senior generals from the ruling military junta, diplomats and witnesses said. It was the first time the veteran pro-democracy campaigner, freed in May from 19 months of house arrest, has been seen in public attending a function with senior junta officials, the diplomats and other witnesses said, asking to remain anonymous.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Revolution or
Revolution or realization The cry of revolution came from Zainal Caryanto in The Jakarta Post, a feeling that no doubt many Indonesians share. His points made were valid, his criteria for such drastic action were in the main correct, but advertising ones intention to promote anarchy is unwise and potentially dangerous. Zainal on the other hand may well be a brave and patriotic Indonesian, one that truly cares for his country and the people.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. supports FTA deal with ASEAN
U.S. supports FTA deal with ASEAN JP/ASEAN U.S. business leaders offer support for free trade deal with ASEAN U.S. business leaders on Wednesday offered support for a free trade agreement (FTA) with ASEAN to keep their country engaged with Southeast Asia as China's influence grows in the region.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency
Disgraced Akbar takes over AIPO presidency Agence France-Presse Hanoi Disgraced Indonesian legislature speaker Akbar Tandjung took over the presidency of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO) on Wednesday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges. Akbar was handed the official wooden gavel by the outgoing Vietnamese head of the regional body, Nguyen Van An, about whom murky rumors still linger over his links to an explosive gangster scandal.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian to grow 3.86%: Minister
Indonesian to grow 3.86%: Minister JAKARTA: Indonesia's finance minister said Wednesday that he expects the economy to grow 3.86 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period of last year. Such growth would be slightly higher than 3.50 percent on-year growth in gross domestic product in the second quarter due to a pick up in economic activity, Finance Minister Boediono said. "We expect economic activity to accelerate in the third and fourth quarters," Boediono said.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PHOTO DISPLAY: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x
1. PHOTO DISPLAY: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x Ramifications of the gubernatorial election (see photo display) 2. TELKOM: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Telkom accused of discrimination 3. ECENG: 28 pt, 1 x 40 ITB warns of water hyacinth menace 4. SPEAKUP: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 X 50 'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support'
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rain fails to dissipate haze in Palangkaraya
Rain fails to dissipate haze in Palangkaraya The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite heavy downpours of rain over the last few days, thick haze from out-of-control forest fires is still blanketing Palangkaraya town and many parts of Central Kalimantan, forcing airline companies to indefinitely suspend flights to and from the provincial capital. Meanwhile, in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, motorcyclists have started wearing masks due to the thick haze.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deyana may or may not quit Asiad
Deyana may or may not quit Asiad The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sandry Liong, a wushu martial arts hopeful, is most likely to abandon his dream of participating in the Asian Games, and the Indonesian contingent is facing another exit with female shuttler Deyana Lomban threatening to quit.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support'
'Governor Sutiyoso does not have people's support' Despite the controversy over his poor performance and strong public protest, governor Sutiyoso finally won the gubernatorial election on Wednesday. Some people shared their ideas on Sutiyoso's reelection with The Jakarta Post. Bagas, 28, a kindergarten teacher of a leading private school in Salemba, Central Jakarta. He has been residing in Matraman with his siblings for a year: Was Sutiyoso really elected? Really? S**t. That's too bad.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Kepri province still long way off'
'Kepri province still long way off' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister for Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said Wednesday that the establishment of Riau Islands province, known as Kepri, was still a long way off as the plan had to be approved by the governor of Riau province and its councillors.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
AIDS, Condoms and hookers
AIDS, Condoms and hookers In response to the letter of Wawat Rusmanawati published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 5, and the letter from Azizah Soebagijo (MTP Secretary) on Sept. 9, please allow us to clarify. 1. The series of AIDS prevention public service announcements (PSAs) were developed by the Aksi Stop AIDS Program (ASA) to support the Gerakan Nasional Penanggulangan AIDS (The National HIV/AIDS Prevention Movement).
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers protest new labor bills
Workers protest new labor bills MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 700 workers from six regencies in North Sumatra grouped under The North Sumatra Labor Union NGO Forum held a rally on Wednesday at the provincial legislature to oppose the bills on labor protection and industrial dispute settlement.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls to 13.78%
SBI rate falls to 13.78% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell to 13.78 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.07 percent a week ago, the central bank said. The fall was in line with market expectations. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 18 trillion (US$2 billion), or 56.76 percent of the bids received at the auction.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramifications of the gubernatorial election
Ramifications of the gubernatorial election JP/Arief Suhardiman The gubernatorial election at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday was marred with some incidents before incumbent Sutiyoso finally won the race. Fifteen anti-Sutiyoso demonstrators fell to the ground due to food poisoning (photo right) after they ate snacks which they received from an unidentified man.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damns
Excessive sand mining threatens 'Sabo' damns Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sand excavation activities on the rivers at the base of Mount Merapi in Central Java are now threatening Sabo (lava control) dams constructed along the rivers to control the flow of hot lava from the volcano, a researcher warns.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urged
Ad hoc tribunal for election offenders urged Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of legal action taken against election irregularities in the past has sparked demands for an ad hoc tribunal to try those violating the election law.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Comedians and language
Comedians and language From Kompas Television stations should carefully choose their programs for around 7 p.m. because children watch TV at this time. Inappropriate programs will adversely influence the development -- particularly psychological -- of these children. My observation shows that most TV stations screen programs featuring comedians as well as child actors and actresses. While it is true that children like comedians, it is a pity that these comedians do not use edifying language.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 850 25 5,000 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 107,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 295 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 0 8,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 400 0 0 Andhi Chandra 440 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 650 0 0 Aneka Tambang 500 0 1,210,500 Anta Express Tour & Paper 205 0 0 Anugrah Tambak 90 0 0 Apac Citra 180 0 0...
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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 12, 2002 Exhibitions * Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20. * Painting Peace is Beautiful, Shini Art Gallery, in Ubud, until Sept. 15. * Painting Deep Connection by Jo Odessa, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), until Sept. 12.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Philippines agree to buy Thailand sugar
Indonesia and Philippines agree to buy Thailand sugar Rebecca Thurlow, Dow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Thailand's Deputy Minister of Finance Suchart Jaovisidha said Wednesday Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to enter into long-term contracts to buy Thai sugar, relieving the need for Thailand to push for tariff reductions for Thai sugar imported by the two countries.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.11
Rupiah Rates Sept.11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,151.67 4,599.07 4,901.60 4,848.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,347.22 4,775.29 5,087.66 5,034.70 Canadian dollar 1 5,976.97 5,339.02 5,686.84 5,629.05 Swiss franc 1 6,270.61 5,600.11 5,966.22 5,904.33 Danish krone 1 1,233.34 1,101.57 1,173.47 1,161.42 Euro 1 9,159.15 8,179.95 8,714.55 8,624.33 Poundsterling 1 14,607.67 13,048.47 13,898.59 13,757.33 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,204.44 1,076.08 1,145.97...
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elementary schools merged
Elementary schools merged BENGKULU: The Rejang Lebong Education Office has merged 98 elementary schools in the regency into 48 schools this academic year due to lack of students. The office chairman Tarmizi Usuludin said on Wednesday that each school merged only obtained 30 students, far below the ideal number of 250.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake rocks Kupang
Earthquake rocks Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A tectonic earthquake measuring 5.2 at Richter scale rocked the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang at 1:22 p.m. local time on Wednesday. No damage or casualties were reported, but the tremor caused hundreds of people to rush out of their houses and offices in panic, including provincial secretary T.H. Hermanus.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tropical plants and flora hot business in Bali
Tropical plants and flora hot business in Bali Tri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Green leaves and colorful flowers are inseparable from the lives of most Balinese Hindus. For every religious occasion, they create intricate flower designs arranged with fresh coconut leaves as part of their banten (offerings) to God, ancestors' spirits and deities -- who they believe are protectors of the Universe.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, UNPKF approve border pact
RI, UNPKF approve border pact ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian military and the UN Peace Keeping Forces (UNKPF) in East Timor signed an agreement on the tactical coordination line (TCL) here Wednesday. The agreement was reached by both parties during their routine meeting at the district military headquarters in Belu. Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) task force for East Timor-Indonesia border Lt. Col.
Thu, 12 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment in ASEAN undeterred by war on terror
Foreign investment in ASEAN undeterred by war on terror Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Southeast Asia rose 13.4 percent in 2001 in a sign that alleged terrorist links in the region had little impact on investment flows, economic ministers said Wednesday. FDI in 2001 totaled US$13.06 billion, up from 11.52 billion dollars in the previous year.
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Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism, but oppose attack on
Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism, but oppose attack on Iraq Ben Rowse Agence France-Presse Hanoi Southeast Asian parliamentarians pledged to fight terrorism on Wednesday on the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but said they were opposed to unprovoked military action against Iraq.
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1. GOVERNOR: 3 x 22
1. GOVERNOR: 3 x 22 Sutiyoso's reelection marred by delays, security threats 3. HOUSE: 1 x 36 Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House 4. AKBAR: 1 x 33 Akbar takes over AIPO presidency 5. AIPO: 1 x 44 Southeast Asian MPs vow to fight terrorism Employees outfox raiders Passengers pilfer 5,000 blankets
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Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House
Anti-Akbar campaign hots up in House Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators continued on Wednesday with their attempt to force convicted House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung to relinquish his post as Akbar's Golkar Party renewed its threat to call for a reshuffle in the House leadership should the move against Akbar continue.
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Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tick
Kites, theater make Sari Madjid tick Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The old adage "like father like son" does not apply to the Madjid family. While her father, Abdul Madjid, is a respected elder of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) -- the political party led by President Megawati Soekarnoputri -- Sari Madjid is devoted to the theater and kite-flying. Born in Jakarta on Feb.
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Housewife nearly loses life savings
Housewife nearly loses life savings A Bekasi housewife who believed a man could magically multiply her money, narrowly avoided losing her life savings when the magician hypnotized her in a bank and attempted to escape. Dewi Rahmayati, 40, from Pondok Hijau, told Bekasi Police that an acquaintance called Iskandar had promised he could turn her millions to billions. She couldn't resist the deal that seemed to good to be true.
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Spotlight
Spotlight Citibank CITIBANK & FEUI BANKING MANAGEMENT COURSE: Citibank Peka, Citibank Indonesia's community program, and the University of Indonesia's Department of Economics (FEUI) recently launched the Citibank University Banking Course, the first such partnership between the FEUI and a private institution. The three-credit course in banking management will feature 14 of the bank's senior management staff as lecturers and they will be assisted by five teaching assistants from the FEUI.
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The good news and the major economic risks
The good news and the major economic risks Mark Baird, World Bank, Country Director for Indonesia, Jakarta At the heart of the structural agenda is restoring the integrity and credibility of public institutions, especially in the civil service and justice sector. Problems of corruption, collusion and nepotism are now much more visible. But improvements in accountability have not kept pace. This credibility gap between transparency and accountability generates much frustration.