Archive: 7 January 2003
71 articles found
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. GOVT: 1 x 42
2. GOVT: 1 x 42 Protesters told not to think of toppling govt 3. CABINET: Govt defends price hikes despite rising protests 4. Stocks down amid protests, rallies
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 36
1 x 36 23,500 refugees cannot leave Aceh camps JP/5/theys 1 x 40 Papuans want Theys trial moved to Jayapura JP/5/porsea 2 x 30 Daily life goes on peacefully in Porsea despite continuing demos
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Subsidy - 4x 12
1. Subsidy - 4x 12 Poor demand moratorium on raids, eviction 2. Drugs - 2x 20 Police should purge their ranks to fight drugs: PBHI or 'Police should purge their ranks to fight drugs' 3. Inter - 2x 25 Internet cafes complain of gloomier future amid hikes 'I have a conscience despite my hard life' People are bracing themselves for tough times ahead following the government's decision to increase fuel prices and electricity and phone rates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CAUCUS: 3 x 20
1. CAUCUS: 3 x 20 Legislators call on govt to reverse utility rate policy 2. Terror: 2 x 35 Bali Police submit Amrozi's dossier to prosecutors, getting closer to trial 3. CAMPS: 1 x 45 S. Sulawesi Police uncover terrorist training camps 4. CETRO: 2 x 21 Cetro warns of political chaos ahead of elections 5. TRANSPOR: 1 x 50 Public bus fares raised arbitrarily, drivers threaten to strike 6. ODD: Man in China sues cinema
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Troops to be dispatched after attacks kill three in East Timor
Troops to be dispatched after attacks kill three in East Timor Agence France-Presse, Dili United Nations and East Timorese troops will be sent to guard a district where attackers killed three villagers over the weekend, official sources said on Monday. A gang armed with automatic rifles stormed into the villages of Tiarelelo and Lobano in East Timor's Atsabe district on Saturday night, killing three people including a village chief and his son. Several people were injured.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Uproar over price hikes
Uproar over price hikes The government has two options for coping with the massive public opposition to the increases in the prices of fuels, electricity and telephone calls that were effected simultaneously last Wednesday. President Megawati Soekarnoputri could review the phasing-in of the price hikes or go all out to enforce wholesale the painful measure. Which ever of the alternatives would be taken, though, one thing is certain.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Restless Bali
Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after having 'Lebaran' with family in Malang-East Java, I allowed myself to visit Bali for a couple of days, I decided to take railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur for longing to see the scenery of East Java. Arriving at the Gilimanuk port, a team of policemen of Brimob (mobile brigade), checked the identity of every passenger of the bus owned by Perumka (state-owned railway company).
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Electronic makers see little room for price increase
Electronic makers see little room for price increase Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the government's utility price hikes, local electronic manufacturers will limit the increase of the price of their products to between 5 percent and 10 percent, according to an industry official.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police defend move to send Thais home
Police defend move to send Thais home PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: West Kalimantan Police spokesman Comr. Suhadi S.W. said here on Monday that the recent repatriation of 238 Thai fishermen from the province was lawful. He was responding to public criticism that the repatriation of the fishermen and the return of their six fishing boats violated prevailing procedures.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protesters told not to think of toppling govt
Protesters told not to think of toppling govt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting anti-government protests, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned protesters on Monday not to dream of toppling the current legitimate government as it would confront them.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian monies down, dollar short covering ends
Most Asian monies down, dollar short covering ends Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The dollar weakened against most Asian currencies Monday, snapping a two-session rally as risk aversion returned to the forefront of investors' minds. The Indonesian rupiah was the only regional currency unable to advance against the dollar. The U.S. currency's recent gains had stemmed mostly from position short covering, which took the spotlight off of a host of dollar-negative factors.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong
ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong Ong Keng Yong is possibly the perfect man for the position of secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as he speaks many of the major languages of the region: English, Mandarin, Malay and Arabic. Born in Singapore on Jan. 6, 1954, Ong studied law at the University of Singapore where he obtained an LLB (honors) and at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he got his master's degree in Arab Studies.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history. When it does break out, however, it is often violent and brutal. Violent clashes between Muslims and Christians in Maluku, Kalimantan and Sulawesi perhaps represent the most brutal episode of Muslims- Christian relations in Indonesian history.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Restless Bali
Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after having 'Lebaran' with family in Malang-East Java, I allowed myself to visit Bali for a couple of days, I decided to take railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur for longing to see the scenery of East Java. Arriving at the Gilimanuk port, a team of policemen of Brimob (mobile brigade), checked the identity of every passenger of the bus owned by Perumka (state-owned railway company).
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Cetro warns of chaos ahead of 2004 elections2
* Headlines: Cetro warns of chaos ahead of 2004 elections2 * National:Hassan calls on S'pore to join antiterror pact4 * Archipelago:Aceh refugees still can't leave camps 5 * Opinion: Transparency problems in oil, gas industry6 * City: 'Police should purge their ranks to fight drugs'8 * Sports:Real closes in as Sociedad keeps unbeaten run 10 * World: N. Korea accuses U.S.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to send joint team to probe Timika ambush
Govt to send joint team to probe Timika ambush Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to send a joint investigating team consisting of Indonesian Military (TNI) and police officers to probe the Aug. 31 ambush in Timika, Irian Jaya, as separate probes by the TNI and police have resulted in conflicting conclusions. Coordinating Minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday that the joint team would start investigating the incident as soon as possible.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'I have a conscience despite my hard life'
'I have a conscience despite my hard life' People are bracing themselves for tough times ahead following the government's decision to increase fuel prices and electricity and phone rates. The police predict that the crime rate may rise as people could be forced to commit crimes in order to survive. The Jakarta Post interviewed some people about the issue. Dudung, 45, is a scavenger who resides in Tanah Sereal, West Jakarta.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Star-rated hotels go for modest hike in rates
Star-rated hotels go for modest hike in rates Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Luxury hotels in Jakarta, faced with weak demand and oversupply, will likely increase their room rates within the range 3 percent to 5 percent in response to this month's hikes in fuel, telephone and electricity prices. Chairman of Jakarta International Hotel Association George Benney said the hikes in utility rates would tremendously affect major four- or five-star hotels in the capital.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra to make more gasoline cars
Astra to make more gasoline cars JAKARTA : One of the early casualties of the Indonesian government's plan to raise fuel prices may be diesel-fueled cars, as PT Astra International, the country's largest automaker, plans to market more gas-powered cars. "With the automotive diesel price now higher than premium, sales of Isuzu Panther cars might be hurt," Budi Setiadharma, president director of Astra, said in a telephone interview.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protests against price rises likely to intensify
Protests against price rises likely to intensify Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 1,000 poor Jakartans staged a rally on Monday outside the office of the Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare, Central Jakarta, urging the government to give them more breathing space amid the increases in fuel prices and public utility rates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transparancy problems in oil and gas industry
Transparancy problems in oil and gas industry Parulian Sihotang and Alex Russell, Department of Accountancy and Business Finance University of Dundee, United Kingdom Years of accusations of corruption, collusion and nepotism in Indonesia's oil and gas industry have threatened the country's economic development. The legislature took the first steps towards repairing the damage by passing the oil and gas bill No 22/2001 which became effective on Oct. 23, 2001. Its aims are laudable and modernist.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
ITW report Laksamana to police
ITW report Laksamana to police JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization (NGO) Indonesian Telecommunications Watch (ITW) reported State Minister of State- Owned Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi to the police on Monday over Indosat's majority stake sale to Singaporean firm Singaporean Technologies Telemedia (STT). "The privatization must be suspended as it has not been based on a proper feasibility study ...
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators call on govt to reverse utility rate policy
Legislators call on govt to reverse utility rate policy Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta, Jakarta A number of legislators declared on Monday a caucus aimed at pressuring the government to reverse its decision to raise telephone and electricity tariffs and increase fuel prices, and other controversial policies. They pledged to initiate moves to exercise hak angket (investigation rights) over the price rises.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia approves US$1.1b Timor Sea methanol project
Australia approves US$1.1b Timor Sea methanol project The Australian government has given final approval for a A$2 billion (US$1.1 billion) methanol project in the Timor Sea off northern Australia, developers announced on Monday in Sydney. Methanol Australia said Environment Minister David Kemp had granted approval for the Tassie Shoal Methanol Project, which when complete will produce 10,000 tons of methanol daily for export to Asia.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Public bus fares raised arbitrarily, drivers threaten to strike
Public bus fares raised arbitrarily, drivers threaten to strike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several bus drivers started to increase their fares arbitrarily on Monday following the fuel price hike, while others threatened to go on strike as the government and bus operators were still busy discussing how to handle the situation.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators may hire assistants
Legislators may hire assistants Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an drive to enhance legislators' performance, the government has approved the House of Representative's proposal to earmark a budget for 2003 for each legislator to hire an assistant. The job description of these assistants has not been drawn up yet, however, according to a circular from the House secretariat, "they (the assistants) will be placed at the offices of each legislator and will receive an honorarium".
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thais seek more flights to C. Java
Thais seek more flights to C. Java SEMARANG, CENTRAL JAVA: Businessmen in Bangkok have requested Indonesian authorities to expand the passenger capacity of airplanes flying the Jakarta-Bangkok route, reported a senior government official.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protests against price rises likely to intensify
Protests against price rises likely to intensify Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Around 1,000 poor Jakartans staged a rally on Monday outside the office of the Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare, Central Jakarta, urging the government to give them more breathing space amid the increases in fuel prices and public utility rates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
S. Sulawesi Police uncover terrorist training camps
S. Sulawesi Police uncover terrorist training camps Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Police on Monday said they found military style camps north of the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar that they believed belonged to the group of Agung Abdul Hamid, the alleged mastermind of the Makassar bombing that killed three people last month.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Matahari to review expansion plan
Matahari to review expansion plan JAKARTA : Indonesian retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima said Monday it will review its expansion plan this year after the government recently raised electricity and telecommunication tariffs and fuel prices. Matahari spokesman Danny Konjongian said the hikes will raise the company's cost of operation and will in turn affect its sales this year. However, he refused to provide figures.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hike in electricity charges unfair, NGO coalition says
Hike in electricity charges unfair, NGO coalition says A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has strongly rejected the government's electricity pricing policy, saying it as unfair. Under the policy, state-owned electricity company PLN has been allowed to increase its charges by an average of 6 percent per quarter since 2001 with the aim of bringing the price to 7 U.S.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stocks down amid street protests
Stocks down amid street protests Agencies, Jakarta Shares ended lower Monday on selling across the blue-chip board, and were weighed down by concerns about street protests against the recent hikes of fuel prices, and electricity and telecommunications tariffs, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite index ended down 2.3 percent, or 9.265 points, at 398.247, but up from an intraday low of 393.897. Decliners led gainers 96 to 14, with 49 stocks unchanged.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LETS97
JP/7/LETS97 Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after celebrating Idul Fitri with my family in Malang, East Java, I visited Bali for a couple of days and decided to take a railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur to see East Java's scenery. Arriving at the Gilimanuk port, a team of mobile brigade policemen checked the identity of every passenger of the bus owned by Perumka (state-owned railway company).
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
No sense of justice
No sense of justice Once again the government and the political elite have demonstrated their ineptitude in the face of a crisis, with their decision to increase fuel, electricity and telephone charges. Even more perplexing to us was the decision by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband, Taufik Kiemas, to celebrate his birthday with a grand party in Bali.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Daily life goes on peacefully in Porsea despite continuing demos
Daily life goes on peacefully in Porsea despite continuing demos Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Porsea, North Sumatra Despite the much-criticized, planned reopening of pulp mills in Porsea, North Sumatra, daily life in the new regency of Toba- Samosir goes on peacefully. A majority of locals are indifferent to the issue as they concentrate on farming and fishing in rural areas and in trade and services in urban areas.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Green named to replace van Heeswijk
Green named to replace van Heeswijk JAKARTA: The Asian Development Bank has approved the appointment of David Jay Green as country director for Indonesia to replace Jan van Heeswijk, the bank said Monday. Green was previously lead economist and deputy country director for Indonesia, the bank said in a statement. Heeswijk was recently appointed as the ADB's director general for regional and sustainable development at its headquarters in Manila. -- AFP
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local parties must be recognized
Local parties must be recognized JAKARTA: The presence of local parties must be acknowledged in the bill on general elections, said noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis. Local parties must also be allowed to participate in local elections, he said on Monday. "We have been advocating people across the country to establish local parties for participating in local elections," he said.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Police should purge their ranks to fight drugs'
'Police should purge their ranks to fight drugs' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta police, whose commitment to fighting drugs has been repeatedly emphasized, have ended up with egg on their faces following the recent death of a police officer from a drug overdose.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Search for missing jet-skier extended
Search for missing jet-skier extended DENPASAR, Bali: Head of the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), three-star Vice Admiral Setya Raharjo, extended on Monday the search for a missing jet-skier until Friday. The search was scheduled to end on Jan. 5, according to a decree issued by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar. Two athletes, who were participants in the Bali International Offshore 2002 competition, had gone missing during the event due to severe weather conditions.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
School superintendents reject pay
School superintendents reject pay MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 116 superintendents of junior and senior high schools in North Sumatra have refused their monthly salaries to protest a decision to cut their allowances starting this month. The school supervisors, employed by the province's education office, lodged on Monday a complaint to the local legislative council in the North Sumatra capital of Medan. The protesters were not able to meet North Sumatra Governor T.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cetro warns of political chaos ahead of elections
Cetro warns of political chaos ahead of elections Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) warned Monday of increasing political tension in 2003 as political parties were tending towards manipulating the government's decision to increase fuel prices and raise telephone and electricity tariffs.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protests against price rises likely to intensify
Protests against price rises likely to intensify Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Around 1,000 poor Jakartans staged a rally on Monday outside the office of the Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare, Central Jakarta, urging the government to give them more breathing space amid the increases in fuel prices and public utility rates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali Police submit Amrozi's dossier to prosecutors, getting closer to trial
Bali Police submit Amrozi's dossier to prosecutors, getting closer to trial Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Police investigating the Bali terror bombing presented the case file of key suspect Amrozi to state prosecutors on Monday, moving a step closer to trying a group of militants over the deadly attacks. The three-volume, 1,632-page dossier was submitted by Bali deputy police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
A legal, rational policy that break the people's trust
A legal, rational policy that break the people's trust Some analysts say the decision to increase the price of various utilities is still the best under the circumstances. Amid the rallies on Monday The Jakarta Post's Kornelis Purba talked to noted economist Sjahrir. Excerpts of the interview follow: Question: Was the decision to raise fuel prices, telephone rates and electricity charges really unavoidable? Answer: I have to answer your question indirectly.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna up cigarette prices
Sampoerna up cigarette prices Bloomberg, Jakarta PT HM Sampoerna, Indonesia's second-largest cigarette maker, said it increased wholesale prices on all its brands, the second rise in two months. The price of its Dji Sam Soe hand-rolled clove cigarettes went up 4.3 percent to Rp 5,490 (61 U.S. cents) for a pack of 12, the tobacco company said in an e-mailed statement. Sampoerna also raised the price it charges distributors for nine other products by an average rate 3.4 percent.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police pay tribute to guards
Police pay tribute to guards JAKARTA: The city police paid tribute on Monday to 690 guards of railway crossings across the capital for helping police in upholding security during the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year festivities. "We thank them for helping us to regulate traffic in Jakarta during the Ketupat Lilin police operation such that no traffic accident involving train cars took place," said city police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Prasetyo.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dutch diver dies in Bali
Dutch diver dies in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A Dutch tourist died on Monday while scuba diving the wreck of a U.S. warship off the eastern coast of Tulamben in Karangasem, Bali. Onno Burgen, 41, on a week-long vacation on the resort island, had spent over three hours at a depth of 17 meters when a rescue team found his body amid the coral ridges at the helm of the USS Liberty, which sank near the Lombok strait in 1942.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Strikes hit some cities as anti-govt protests continue
Strikes hit some cities as anti-govt protests continue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mass strikes by public transportation drivers commenced in a number of cities on Monday as street protests against recent hikes in utility prices continued in several parts of the country. In the port city of Cirebon, West Java, hundreds of public transport drivers serving the Cirebon-Indramayu route went on strike to protest the increase in fuel prices, particularly diesel fuel.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tamara makes her path in theater
Tamara makes her path in theater Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta That night, actress Tamara Bleszynski looked tense, rushing from her makeup room to the restroom several times. But when the gong rang three times, she steadied herself, entered the stage and transformed herself into Syarifah. That particular night, Tamara took center stage at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, playing the beautiful, smart wife of Commander Cik Awang in a comedy titled Musang Berjanggut (Bearded Civet).
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
South Korea's new leader and 'Sunshine' policy
South Korea's new leader and 'Sunshine' policy Byung-joon Ahn, Visiting Professor of International Relations National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, Project Syndicate North Korea's decision to expel UN atomic energy inspectors is but another reason to view Roh Moo-hyun's election as South Korea's president two weeks ago as an historical watershed.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Domestic demand seen as Asia's buffer
Domestic demand seen as Asia's buffer Asian economies that turned to domestic sectors for growth achieved impressive results in 2002 amid faltering global demand and trade slows, a study said on Monday. "Against projections of 3.5 per cent at the start of the year, Thailand is now expected to post growth of close to 5 per cent" for last year, said the report by UOB (United Overseas Bank) Treasury Research.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir remains mum
Ba'asyir remains mum JAKARTA: Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has continued to refuse to clarify his alleged involvement in several bombing cases in the country, obstructing police investigations. Ba'asyir's legal representative, Ahmad Midan, said on Monday that his client would only speak before the court.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.6,2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.6,2003 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 625 -50 11,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 55 -5 895,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 -25 1,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 155 0 0 Andhi Chandra 450 0 0...
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Move to question Megawati gains support
Move to question Megawati gains support M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The motion to question President Megawati Soekarnoputri over her approval of the controversial sale of state-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat gained greater momentum on Monday as more members of the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed to the initiative.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Election commission likely to miss election schedules
Election commission likely to miss election schedules Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The delay in the deliberation of political bills will likely force the country's General Elections Commission (KPU) to change the schedule of the 2004 elections. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said on Monday that the Commission had earlier scheduled the legislative body election in June and the presidential and vice presidential election in August.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poso safe to welcome Megawati
Poso safe to welcome Megawati PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi administration assured on Monday that the situation in conflict-prone Poso would remain safe before and during the planned visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri. "We guarantee the situation in Poso before and during Ibu President Mega's visit will be conducive to her safety and well being," Central Sulawesi administration secretary Samijono was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh refugees still can't leave camps
Aceh refugees still can't leave camps Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Around 23,500 refugees are still stuck in Aceh. According to a non-governmental organization they're spread between at least 37 camps and other locations across the troubled province and refuse to return home due to security concerns.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papuans want Theys trial moved to Jayapura
Papuans want Theys trial moved to Jayapura The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papuans demanded on Monday that the venue of the murder trial for local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay be moved from the East Java capital of Surabaya to their province in order for justice to take place. "The case of Theys Eluay's murder that was perpetrated in Jayapura should be tried in Papua, so that the local people can directly monitor the trial," spokesman for former Papuan political prisoners Saul J.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
New ASEAN chief to focus on the region's economic growth
New ASEAN chief to focus on the region's economic growth Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ong Keng Yong said his priority for the region was to boost its economic growth, calling it ASEAN's biggest challenge amid tighter competition for investments.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poor demand moratorium on raids, eviction
Poor demand moratorium on raids, eviction Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 1,000 poor Jakartans staged a rally on Monday outside the office of the Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare, Central Jakarta, urging the government to give them more breathing space amid the increases in fuel prices and public utility rates.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt defends price hikes despite rising protests
Govt defends price hikes despite rising protests Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unmoved by thousands of people who rallied on Monday to protest against utility cost increases, the government has defended its decision, saying the policy is part of a pledge to gradually reduce costly and misdirected subsidies.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Honda to consolidate SE Asian plants
Honda to consolidate SE Asian plants TOKYO : Honda Motor Co. will combine operations in Southeast Asia in anticipation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' plan to reduce import tariffs on cars for member countries, the Nikkei reported. Honda will combine production of its City model in Thailand, ceasing similar operations in Indonesia and the Philippines, Nikkei said.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Computer sales to continue growing by 20%
Computer sales to continue growing by 20% Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Computer sales are likely to continue growing by an annual rate of 20 percent this year in spite of the current economic crisis, according to an industrial leader. "We are optimistic that the sales of desktop computer sets will reach between 720,000 and 750,000 units in the year 2003 and laptops about 120,000 units," G.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
World's top runners to join in Bali 10K Solidarity Run
World's top runners to join in Bali 10K Solidarity Run Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of the world's top runners will take part in the Bali 10K Solidarity Run, which will be held early next month, said the organizers here on Monday. "The Bali 10K event is part of the national effort to bring back tourism to Bali after the Oct. 12 bombing," Michael Sumarijanto, chairman of the organizing committee, said during a press conference.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Creative corruption
Creative corruption From Media Indonesia A letter signed by Fernita Hidayat faxed to me by Pusat Prestasi Indonesia (PPI/Indonesian Achievement Center) -- in cooperation with the International Achievement Foundation -- said that I was entitled to be awarded the "Indonesian Entrepreneur of the Year", "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" and "The Best CEO 2003".
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angelique advances to Canberra 2nd round
Angelique advances to Canberra 2nd round Agencies, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja got off to a winning start at the Canberra Classic women's tennis tournament after she beat Daja Bedanova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3 in the opening round on Monday. Although the final score shows Angelique, ranked 72 against Bedanova, who is 37 in the world, conceded only three games in each set, scoring was tight, which is an indication of a tough match, said Angelique's manager Virginia Rusli.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia as well as to the Myanmar community residing in this beautiful country.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Internet cafes complain of gloomier future amid hikes
Internet cafes complain of gloomier future amid hikes Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent increase in utility tariffs would deal a serious blow to the already-cash strapped Internet cafe business, said some operators, who expressed worries that protracted pressure on the business would result in its closure. "Our profit margin is shrinking, and we are losing more than we are gaining, and quite often at that...
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor's public transport on strike
Bogor's public transport on strike BOGOR: Hundreds of public transport drivers in Bogor went on strike on Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded along the roads. The strike, starting at 7 a.m., involved minivans serving the Jonggol-Cileungsi route and medium-sized buses on the Jonggol- Bogor route. The drivers demanded a fares increase, following the fuel price increase as well as that for telephones and electricity.
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.6
Rupiah Rates Jan.6 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,375.12 4,801.20 5,115.91 5,060.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,427.09 4,849.09 5,165.37 5,110.66 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.85 5,393.57 5,745.73 5,684.51 Swiss franc 1 6,763.44 6,044.43 6,437.28 6,370.48 Danish krone 1 1,325.66 1,184.66 1,261.73 1,248.56 Euro 1 9,847.31 8,799.39 9,372.43 9,274.05 Poundsterling 1 15,193.18 13,576.13 14,460.49 14,308.46 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,209.80 1,081.55 1,151.46...
Tue, 07 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hassan calls on Singapore to join antiterrorism treaty
Hassan calls on Singapore to join antiterrorism treaty Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda called on Singapore on Monday to be consistent with its outspokenness against terrorism and join an antiterrorism pact with fellow ASEAN countries. Cambodia and Thailand have recently joined the antiterrorism pact between Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, and Hassan said Singapore should have no problem following suit.