Archive: 24 January 2003
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Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Oka Rusmini's pen breaks tradition
Oka Rusmini's pen breaks traditionSusi Andrini, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Ida Ayu Oka Rusmini feels restless. She witnesses unjust treatment toward her fellow women, yet she is powerless. As a writer, she can do something, expressing her dissatisfaction, unhappiness and anxiety via the written...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Message from Australian Ambassador
Message from Australian Ambassador Australians celebrate their national day this year with the memory of one of our country's greatest tragedies fresh in our minds.The terrorist bombs that tore through Bali on Oct. 12 last year left 88 Australians dead and hundreds injured, many with terrible burns.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Profit amidst misery: Water is not a commodity
Profit amidst misery: Water is not a commodityYanuar Nugroho, Director, Business Watch Indonesia, Lecturer, Sahid Univ. Surakarta, Researcher, Unisosdem Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org The bill on water resources management may be ratified at any time this year.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
`Security personnel attacked church'
`Security personnel attacked church'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese priest testified before a rights tribunal on Thursday that Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers and policemen were among the crowd that attacked a church in Liquica, East Timor, in April 1999.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Tourists offered coffee with East Timor's foreign minister
Tourists offered coffee with East Timor's foreign ministerAssociated Press Melbourne Australian travelers have been offered an extra incentive to visit East Timor this year - coffee with the foreign minister.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
FBI agents arrive to join probe into killing of Americans
FBI agents arrive to join probe into killing of AmericansIan Timberlake, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents have arrived here to work with Indonesian police investigating the ambush murder of two Americans in Papua province, a U.S.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
RI to protest to U.S. over profiling policy
RI to protest to U.S. over profiling policyKurniawan Hari and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said Indonesia would file a protest with the United States over its new policy requiring Indonesian males of 16 years and above to register...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
In mixed doubles, fifth seed Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe and
In mixed doubles, fifth seed Kevin Ullyett of Zimbabwe and Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia bt David Adams of South Africa and Wynne Prakusya of Indonesia 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/3) in the quarterfinals match on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
New province to
New province to solve Papua issueFrom Media Indonesia People in the region of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, are still lagging behind in their standard of living, while the political movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia is escalating.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Headings
Headings1: Hutan: 10 x 4 linesRI loses seven more islands in Riau2. Tabrak: 20 x 2 linesNine killed, 23 wounded in N. Sumatra collisions 3. Dana: 8 x 4 linesMedan councillors to probe corruption
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Barham leads rain-interrupted Caltex Masters
Barham leads rain-interrupted Caltex MastersNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Thunder and lightning forced tournament officials of the Caltex Singapore Masters to suspend the game twice at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club on Thursday before calling it a day.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Dengue attacks nearly 100 in Makassar
Dengue attacks nearly 100 in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar mayor H.B. Amiruddin Maula instructed on Thursday the local health office to take immediate measures to control the spread of dengue fever across the city.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
1. SKB: 3 x 22
1. SKB: 3 x 22 Govt issues decrees on illegal logging, activists unimpressed 2. DONOR: 2 x 30 Donors criticize forestry effort, but no action taken 3. TERROR: 1 x 42 ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorism 4. ABORTION: 1 x 37 Bill promoters deny condoning abortion 5.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Rally in support of govt birthday present for Mega
Rally in support of govt birthday present for MegaTiarma Siboro and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Worn out by over two weeks of boisterous antigovernment rallies, President Megawati Soekarnoputri received a special gift on her 56th birthday on Thursday as hundreds of her supporters took to...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Asia-Pacific to outpace the world economy in next 5 years
Asia-Pacific to outpace the world economy in next 5 yearsAgence France-Presse, Singapore The Asia-Pacific region will outpace the rest of the world economy in the next five years with an annual average growth rate of 5.5 percent, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) said Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
EU eases testing of Thai shrimps
EU eases testing of Thai shrimps BANGKOK: The European Union has eased testing requirements for imported Thai shrimps, saying Bangkok has brought under control a problem of contamination with cancer-causing antibiotics.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
RI loses seven more islands in Riau
RI loses seven more islands in RiauHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Indonesia is now seven islands smaller thanks to environmental destruction.The islands in the province of Riau have been eroded away and swamped by seawater due to irreparable damage caused to the island's...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Flat tires force Star Air into hard landing: A Boeing 737-200
Flat tires force Star Air into hard landing: A Boeing 737-200 aircraft operated by Star Air airlines that landed at Soekarno- Hatta airport at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday suffered four of its six flat tires and some jangled nerves as its tires made contact with the runway.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,509.93 4,918.64 5,242.22 5,186.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,411.72 4,832.30 5,148.77 5,095.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,133.59 5,476.45 5,835.57 5,774.28 Swiss franc 1 6,871.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
City council continues budget meeting in Ancol
City council continues budget meeting in AncolAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having aborted its plan to hold a budget meeting in the Puncak hill resort in West Java, the city council now plans to hold its next round of meetings on the 2003 draft city budget in the Hotel Horison in Ancol,...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Nine killed, 23 wounded in N. Sumatra collisions
Nine killed, 23 wounded in N. Sumatra collisionsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra At least nine people were killed and 23 others seriously injured in two separate head-on collisions on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Sumatra on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
360 school buildings in Brebes need repair
360 school buildings in Brebes need repair BREBES, Central Java: Some 360 decrepit elementary school buildings in 17 districts in Brebes regency have been deemed to be in very poor condition, and hampering the compulsory nine-year basic education program in the regency.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Whistle-blower's detention extended
Whistle-blower's detention extended JAKARTA: The South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has extend the detention of prosecutor Kito Irkhamni, who gave evidence against Attorney General M.A. Rachman, for another 30-days over his alleged involvement in a fraudulent case.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Bill promoters deny condoning abortion
Bill promoters deny condoning abortionDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authors of the health bill currently being deliberated upon by the House of Representatives (DPR) denied on Thursday that they were trying to legalize abortion.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 24, 2003
TV Today: Friday, January 24, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Teletilawah 6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sarapan 8:30 Environment9:00 Documentary9:30 Hidup Halal10:30 Entertainment11:00 News: Berita Dearah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Lalu denies underreporting his wealth
Lalu denies underreporting his wealth JAKARTA: South Jakarta District Court President Lalu Mariyun claims he has reported all his assets to the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), denying all the tip-offs received by the commission from the public regarding his alleged corruption.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,509.93 4,918.64 5,242.22 5,186.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,411.72 4,832.30 5,148.77 5,095.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,133.59 5,476.45 5,835.57 5,774.28 Swiss franc 1 6,871.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Man arrested for fake ATM cards
Man arrested for fake ATM cards JAKARTA: Police arrested on Wednesday a suspect allegedly involved in the production of dozens of fake Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards enabling their users to steal cash from the accounts of banks' customersThe suspect, John Petrus (43), whose identity card...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
House slows down talk on Akbar's dismissal
House slows down talk on Akbar's dismissalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Complicated procedures have put an early damper on moves to show House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung the door as the steering committee (Bamus) that was scheduled to discuss the issue on Thursday failed...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
One dead in Bali landslide
One dead in Bali landslide DENPASAR, Bali: A person was killed when a landslide hit the village of Bugbug, Bali, while a family of five survived another landslide burying their house in the village of Pelaga, a local government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
BII, Wahana Tata sign deal
BII, Wahana Tata sign deal JAKARTA: Bank International Indonesia (BII) and insurance firm PT Asuransi Wahana Tata signed on Thursday an agreement in which the company would help cover the bank's business risk.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
GAM and elections
GAM and elections The Jakarta Post reported on page three of its Jan. 11 edition a statement from the Indonesian chief negotiator, Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, who is a seasoned and very experienced diplomat.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Laksamana faces legal defeat at PTUN
Laksamana faces legal defeat at PTUNThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former member of PT Telkom's board of commissioners who lost his job for alleged incompetence during a government-ordered reshuffle, must be reinstated, the Jakarta State Administrative Court has ruled.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
NGOs, local govts to get bulk of CGI grants
NGOs, local govts to get bulk of CGI grants Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local administrations will get the bulk of the grants and technical assistance facilities worth US$400 million that were pledged by foreign donors Wednesday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Nine Malaysians arrested in Papua
Nine Malaysians arrested in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua police arrested nine Malaysians in Sorong and Manokwari, Papua for alleged involvement of illegal logging while they were attempting to transport logs to their home country, Antara reported.They were arrested on Jan.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Gearing up for another big party
Gearing up for another big partyHendarsyah Tarmizi and Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Denpasar Less than a month after all the year-end festivities, partiers, gourmands and shopping maniacs will have another big event to celebrate on Feb.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Labor market
Labor market As one of the leading providers of training for professional certification (project management) in Southeast Asia, I feel compelled to respond to your article in the Jan. 15, 2003 issue of The Jakarta Post, entitled RI asked to open its labor market by Rendi A. Witular.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Acquisition of Salim asset in question
Acquisition of Salim asset in questionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acquiring assets owned by the country's one-time biggest conglomerate, the Salim Group, is still proving difficult.Business group Makindo complained on Thursday that it had yet to gain full control of a former Salim sugarcane...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Toward better economic growth and justice
Toward better economic growth and justiceDorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta Now let me turn to the agenda for 2003.The government's program for 2003 is based on the action plan we presented to the House of Representatives last year.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Budget to be cut, council to react
Budget to be cut, council to reactAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors are likely to object to a proposed slash in funds allocated to them in the 2003 city draft budget, after the administration announced on Thursday that it would cut the funds allocated to them in the budget.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Medan councillors to probe corruption
Medan councillors to probe corruptionApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Councillors in Medan, North Sumatra, said on Thursday they would probe the alleged misuse of Rp 7.6 billion (about US$853,000) in state funds, which were earmarked for aiding the poor following the recent rise in fuel...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Bulog rice cheap
Bulog rice cheap but inedible?From Warta KotaA private TV station reported the sale of cheap rice for the poor from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in Marunda, North Jakarta, several days ago. At the price of Rp 1,000 per kilogram, the rice was later said to be unfit for consumption, unless it...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roadsDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThose who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
1. Yanuar -- Profit amidst misery
1. Yanuar -- Profit amidst misery 2 x 23 Profit amidst misery: Water is not a commodity Bill on water resources: Water is not a commodityYanuar Nugroho Director, Business Watch Indonesia Lecturer, Sahid Univ. Surakarta Researcher, Unisosdem Jakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
[b]U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 23
U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 23 Latest %Change Yen 118.02-05 -0.14 Euro* 1.0760-62 +0.20 Sterling* 1.6210-16 +0.02 Swiss franc 1.3597-02 -0.22 Canadian dollar 1.5249-59 -0.41 Australian dollar* 0.5911-18 +0.85 NZ dollar* 0.5485-88 +1.46 Deutsche mark 2.2150-75 0.00 Czech koruna 29.260-90 -1.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Two foreigners killed in flash flood
Two foreigners killed in flash flood JAKARTA : An American volunteer teacher and her Canadian colleague were killed after a flash flood hit a popular waterfall that the pair was visiting, police said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Drugs problem extremely alarming, says expert
Drugs problem extremely alarming, says expertDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Drug trafficking and abuse in Jakarta are increasing at an extremely alarming rate due to abundant supplies of drugs on the market, an expert said.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
BEI to provide less export loans
BEI to provide less export loansArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Ekspor Indonesia (BEI), a state export financing bank, plans to disburse export loans worth Rp 13.2 trillion (US$1.48 billion) this year, according to an official.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Megawati turns 56, hundreds turn out in support
Megawati turns 56, hundreds turn out in supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri celebrated her 56th birthday on Thursday, as she attempted to boost her parties flagging political support.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Govt issues decrees on illegal logging, activists unimpressed
Govt issues decrees on illegal logging, activists unimpressedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another effort to curb illegal logging, the government has issued a joint ministerial decree on the transportation of logs and a minister of trade decree on the exports of logs.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer. Her brother was at her side along with other family members, as well as sculptor Lydia Poetri, who has...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
NGOs intensify campaign against R&D policy
NGOs intensify campaign against R&D policyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said on Thursday that it had collected thousands of signatures supporting calls for the government to annul an earlier decision to drop charges against former bank...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
RI to send envoy to N. Korea
RI to send envoy to N. Korea JAKARTA: Indonesia intends to send an envoy to North Korea to try to ease the nuclear crisis on the Korean peninsula, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday."The President has decided to send an envoy to Pyongyang for the nuclear problem.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
1. Bantar -- Iraq Crisis: Countdown to War or Uncertainty
1. Bantar -- Iraq Crisis: Countdown to War or Uncertainty Continued? 2 X 23 Iraq crisis: Countdown to war or more uncertainty? Bantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.id 2. -- 1 X 38Part 1 of 2Toward better economic growth and justiceDorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti Coordinating...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Where to go for a slap-up meal to celebrate `Imlek'
Where to go for a slap-up meal to celebrate `Imlek'Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta It's getting close to that time of year again when the blood of ethnic Chinese people worldwide begins to pump a little faster and younger Chinese people start to dream of fat red envelopes (Ang Pau as they are...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUErichEksekutif MentengSPORTS FACILITIES: Apartments in Jakarta offer a wide range of sports facilities including outdoor and indoor swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and mini golf courses.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23
Rupiah Rates Jan. 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,509.93 4,918.64 5,242.22 5,186.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,411.72 4,832.30 5,148.77 5,095.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,133.59 5,476.45 5,835.57 5,774.28 Swiss franc 1 6,871.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Migrant workers lack government protection
Migrant workers lack government protectionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization (NGO) advocating migrant workers' rights urged the government on Thursday to immediately ratify an international convention to protect the rights of Indonesians working overseas so...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Sipadan-Ligitan case won't recur
Sipadan-Ligitan case won't recur JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda assured on Thursday that there would be no more loss of islands in the future as there was no more disputed islands in the country.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Next KONI chief can expect a rough ride
Next KONI chief can expect a rough rideMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The next chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) faces a tough task given the state of Indonesian sport and public demand for improvement, a sports observer says.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
`I'm really pessimistic and expecting nothing'
`I'm really pessimistic and expecting nothing' The city council is continuing its meeting to discuss the 2003 city budget, totaling Rp 11.05 trillion. If the budget proposal is approved, each councillor will get a monthly income of about Rp 90 million.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Indonesia should look more to European Union
Indonesia should look more to European Union Professor Corrado Guido Maria Letta is known for his expertise in Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) affairs and chairs a strategic think- thank of the ASEM Summit Organizing Committee.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Donors criticize forest handling, but no action taken
Donors criticize forest handling, but no action takenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's donors have expressed their disappointment over the country's failure to protect its forests, but they stopped short of taking any action to force the government to meet its commitments on illegal logging.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
City to implement 'pedestrianization'
City to implement 'pedestrianization' JAKARTA: The city administration has summoned owners of buildings along Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta to discuss plans to clear the street of gates, walls and barriers.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions Ari A. Rachmat Contributor JakartaYou wish to have an office of your own, but you do not have sufficient funds? Well, not to worry. By renting a serviced office available in the city, your wish is easily realized.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Javanese cannibal declared nuts
Javanese cannibal declared nuts SEMARANG: Sumanto, a local 31-year-old man who confessed to eating the bodies of at least three people in the Central Java regency of Purbalingga, had been diagnosed as a psychopath according to the analysis of police psychiatrists, the local police said Thursday.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorism
ASEAN must compromise to fight terrorismMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) need solid legal rulings to support antiterror cooperation if they wish to conduct an effective crackdown on transnational terrorists, observers said.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Civil servants get health insurance
Civil servants get health insurance JAKARTA: The government has earmarked Rp 350 billion funds for financing government employees' health insurance this year, health minister Achmad Sujudi says.Sujudi said on Friday that Rp 100 billion of the funds would be delivered to 473 state hospitals across...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraqor'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaNoted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
* Headlines: Bill promoters deny condoning abortion 2
* Headlines: Bill promoters deny condoning abortion 2 * National:House slows down talk on Akbar's dismissal 4 * Archipelago:RI loses seven more islands in Riau 5 * Opinion: Water is not a commodity 6 * City: Drugs problem extremely alarming, says expert8 * Sports: Iverson leads 76ers to victory...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, January 24, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Horizon Keempat, by Agapetus A Kristiandana and Januri, Edwin's Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-7194721), Jan. 22 to Jan. 31, 8 p.m..
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Getting back on course
Getting back on course Whatever her shortcomings, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is not a person who is easily intimidated. Doubters only have to remember her stubborn defiance of president Soeharto's iron- fisted policies vis-a-vis the dissident faction of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI),...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Pro-Saddam T-shirts to hit streets of Jakarta
Pro-Saddam T-shirts to hit streets of JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With war looming in Iraq, Quds Production garment workshop owner Syahrul Arief (photo above) mass produces tee-shirts supporting Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Seven islands drowned in Riau
Seven islands drowned in RiauHaidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, RiauIndonesia is now seven islands smaller thanks to environmental destruction.The islands in the province of Riau have been eroded away and swamped by sea water due to irreparable damage caused to the island's protective...
Fri, 24 Jan 2003
Bappenas official warns of embezzlement of CGI loans
Bappenas official warns of embezzlement of CGI loansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) pledged higher than requested fresh loans for the country, the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) gave a stern warning that the loans could well end up...