Archive: 26 February 2003
87 articles found
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agilent sees growing revenues
Agilent sees growing revenues SINGAPORE: U.S.-based tech giant Agilent Technologies said Tuesday it expects 40 percent of its total revenues to come from Asia by 2005, cushioning sluggish sales in the U.S. and European markets. The Nasdaq-listed firm is also planning to transplant more of its manufacturing operations from the United States to the region to lower its operating costs, chairman and chief executive Ned Barnholt said.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian Airlines to add services to Bali
Australian Airlines to add services to Bali Agence France-Presse, Sydney Fledgling carrier Australian Airlines demonstrated faith on Tuesday that Bali will bounce back as Australia's preferred holiday destination by announcing plans to increase flights to Denpasar. It will also increase its fleet to six with the addition of two Boeing 767-300s, enabling it to increase its services to the Indonesian resort island from Sydney and Melbourne.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judicial review of the election bill
Judicial review of the election bill The Justice Party at the House of Representatives plans to submit a judicial review to the Supreme Court on the recently deliberated election bill, which it claims is unfair. The party is protesting Article 143 on the electoral threshold, which rules that a political party with less than 2 percent of the seats at the House will be excluded from the 2004 election. The Justice Party is one of the unlucky parties.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:AGO to probe alleged Bank Lippo manipulation 2
* Headlines:AGO to probe alleged Bank Lippo manipulation 2 * National: FPI revives militia wing,police warn against raids4 * Archipelago:Sunk ferry death toll climbs to 285 * Opinion: Rolling out red carpet for a committee on FOIA 7 * City: Tanah Abang traders, city agree on relocation8 * Sports: FIA chief Mosley hits back at Williams, McLaren9 * World:Palestinians vow revenge against Israelis11 * Business: Industries criticize new investment bill13 * Features: South Korea's odd man out takes...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JICT plans international-standard seaport
JICT plans international-standard seaport Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official from the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT), Indonesia's largest container terminal company, said it would spend around US$70 million this year to upgrade facilities in a drive to become the first fully international-standard seaport hub in the country. JICT president W.S.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen snag Chinese treasure
Fishermen snag Chinese treasure JAKARTA: Five fishermen discovered a haul of Chinese ceramics at the bottom of the South China Sea after their nets got snagged on the sunken treasure. The fishermen from Bangka island discovered the antique Chinese dishes and bowls after diving 90 meters to free their nets from the old ship wreck. They have not yet revealed the exact location of the wreck, for obvious reasons.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 25, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 25, 2003: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0 92,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 -45 4,000 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 -50 7,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi Chandra 460 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
No mystery surrounds 'chikungunya' disease
No mystery surrounds 'chikungunya' disease Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Chiku-what? Is that Sundanese?" A fair enough question coming from someone who knows nothing about the so called "mysterious" disease currently spreading through West Java and parts of East Java and North Sulawesi. Actually the chikungunya disease is far from local. First recognized in epidemic form in East Africa in 1952, it has continued to cause major epidemics in Africa, India and Southeast Asia.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Chikungunya' spreads to West Timor, Central Sulawesi
'Chikungunya' spreads to West Timor, Central Sulawesi Nana Rukmana and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, Kupang The disease chikungunya, which first emerged in Bandung, West Java, last December, has spread to East Nusa Tenggara and Central Sulawesi.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Public recklessness main cause of fire'
'Public recklessness main cause of fire' Following the blaze that razed over 5,500 kiosks at Tanah Abang Market last week, city residents realized that their properties were vulnerable to fires. However, public negligence of fire systems and safety precautions deserved to be blamed for the blaze. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on the issue: Yono, 41, is a meatball soup vendor in West Jakarta, and formerly worked as a construction worker.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPK finds huge irregularities in state funds
BPK finds huge irregularities in state funds Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Tuesday it had found irregularities amounting to the value of Rp 456.3 trillion (about US$60 billion) in the use of state funds in 2001 and 2002, providing yet further evidence that efforts to stamp out graft and corruption have been fruitless. BPK Chairman Satrio B.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN indicts Wiranto for 1999 East Timor crimes
UN indicts Wiranto for 1999 East Timor crimes Agencies, Jakarta The United Nations indicted on Tuesday former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto, along with six other high-ranking officers and East Timor's ex-governor for crimes against humanity during the territory's bloody independence vote in 1999.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace, pleasure and pancakes at Milas
Peace, pleasure and pancakes at Milas Zora Rahman, Contributor, Yogyakarta Indonesia is not exactly what you would call a popular, overcrowded tourist destination these days. While Khao San Road in Bangkok is bursting with travelers from all over the world, corresponding areas on Java or Bali are trying hard to get even a small fraction of those tourists to come this way. Walking along Jakarta's Jl. Jaksa or Jl.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil and gas industries criticize new investment bill
Oil and gas industries criticize new investment bill A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Local oil and gas companies are urging the government to revise the draft of the new investment bill because it is "too liberal." "If the government sticks with the bill, the local downstream oil and gas industries will be sidelined because they cannot yet compete head on with foreign players," Heroe Widjatmiko, chairman of the Indonesian Steel Pipe Industries Association, told reporters during a break in...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. NAM: 1 x 52
1. NAM: 1 x 52 Non-aligned nations criticize U.S. over Iraq policy 2. UN: 2 x 27 Americans fire a warning shot across French bow 3. JAPAN: 2 x 34 ASEAN, Japan should move forward beyond economic ties, experts say 4. HEALTH: 1 x 48 'Tobacco, alcohol, drugs kill 7 million a year'
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Newly-approved manpower law will replace Law No. 25/1997 on
Newly-approved manpower law will replace Law No. 25/1997 on the workforce which was made during the New Order era but then rejected by workers in the reform era, because, in their view, it negated workers fundamental rights.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
14 Indonesians jailed for hijacking
14 Indonesians jailed for hijacking BOMBAY: An Indian court sentenced 14 Indonesians to seven years in prison on Tuesday for the 1999 hijacking of a Japanese freighter hauling millions of dollars in aluminum. The pirates, armed with guns and knives, overpowered the Alondra Rainbow's crew on Oct. 22, 1999, after the vessel left Indonesia destined for Japan's port of Miike. The ship carried 7,000 metric tons of aluminum ingots valued at 20 million dollars.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia
Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia With a great international reputation, and now a great local one as well, the Toyota Camry seems to be close to perfection. Can you imagine what it's like to drive Indonesian Car of the Year 2002? The Toyota Camry has made massive inroads into the domestic automotive industry. The Camry has put its rivals on the defensive especially after its latest model, Camry 3.OV, was named the Indonesian Car of the Year 2002 by a prominent automotive magazine.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
NAM members seeks to end marginalization of poor states
NAM members seeks to end marginalization of poor states Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Non-aligned countries appealed on Tuesday for globalization to benefit poor nations and vowed to work together to command a bigger voice on the world stage. The Non-Aligned Movement concluded a two-day summit by adopting a Kuala Lumpur declaration setting out its goals to transform the grouping from a Cold War relic to an advocate for developing countries in strengthening their relations with wealthy nations.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Strange things afoot in KONI election
Strange things afoot in KONI election Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The three-day congress of the National Sports Council (KONI) began on Tuesday with the council chairmanship candidacy becoming a hot issue outside the meeting hall. "Do we still need permission from our superiors when we take on dual functions in this era? That should be out of fashion by now," Hari Sabarno, Minister of Home Affairs, said after his presentation before the congress participants.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 12
4 x 12 Sunk ferry death toll climbs to 28, 46 missing JP/5/Epidemics 2 x 25 'Chikungunya' spreads to West Timor, Central Sulawesi JP/5/kastari 1 x 43 Police submit Slamet's dossier to prosecutors JP/5/GOVERNOR 1 x 57 PDI Perjuangan not to run in West Java gubernatorial race
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Laura discloses family identity
Laura discloses family identity JAKARTA: Laura Wendari, who was rumored to be one of Vice President Hamzah Haz' daughters, made public her family background on Tuesday at City Police Headquarters. "My father is Nur Muhammad Bachtiar and my mother is L. Mistati," she told reporters after visiting her boyfriend, Ibrahim Azhari, at the City Police Detention Center.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police submit Slamet's dossier to prosecutors
Police submit Slamet's dossier to prosecutors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police in Riau province said on Tuesday they had submitted the case file of Mas Slamet bin Kastari, the alleged leader of Singapore's Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group, to prosecutors in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru. "The dossier of Mas Slamet was presented to the Riau Prosecutor's Office last week along with those of five other suspects," Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maids, suppliers, give city officials headache
Maids, suppliers, give city officials headache Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seemingly washing their hands of the problem, officials at the Jakarta Manpower Agency said on Tuesday that problems arising from unscrupulous maids and their supply agencies were beyond their reach.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Checked
Checked COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait ADVERTORIAL Hemoco's oil refinery project in Selayar Island, South Sulawesi, makes significant progress The development of the Hemoco International Oil Refinery Project in Selayar Island, South Sulawesi, has entered a crucial stage. In January, the management of Hemoco appointed international financial institution ABN AMRO Bank NV as its financial advisor.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI lacks clean water: Expert
RI lacks clean water: Expert MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Drinking Water Companies (Perpamsi) Ridwan Syahputra said that only around 20 percent of the Indonesian population had access to clean water produced by Local Drinking Water Companies (PDAM). Ridwan said that Indonesia fell far short of meeting the national target on the availability of clean water, set at 80 percent of the total population.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sunk ferry death toll climbs to 28, 46 missing
Sunk ferry death toll climbs to 28, 46 missing Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The death toll from the sinking of an overloaded ferry in rough seas off North Sumatra rose to at least 28 people on Tuesday while rescuers continued to search for more than 46 others missing and feared drowned in the tragedy, officials said. The search and rescue team found 20 more bodies in Tanjung Balai Asahan waters on Tuesday. First Lt.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, South Africa agree to hold Asia-Africa meet at birthplace
RI, South Africa agree to hold Asia-Africa meet at birthplace Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Inspired by a similar event almost five decades back, the Asian African Sub-regional Organization Conference (ASROC) jointly organized by Indonesia and South Africa in Bandung in April will seek creative measures to rebuild partnership between the two continents.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eka Life launches Excellink
Eka Life launches Excellink JAKARTA: Eka Life insurance, a joint venture between Sinar Mas Group of Indonesia and Ayala Group of the Philippines, launched on Monday a new life insurance product that combines protection and investment services. CEO Willy Nusantara told a press conference that the new product, called Excellink, offers insurance coverage for death caused either by illness or accidents and benefits from the funds invested in various investment products with a tenure of 18 years.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eka Life launches Excellink
Eka Life launches Excellink JAKARTA: Eka Life insurance, a joint venture between Sinar Mas Group of Indonesia and Ayala Group of the Philippines, launched on Monday a new life insurance product that combines protection and investment services. CEO Willy Nusantara told a press conference that the new product, called Excellink, offers insurance coverage for death caused either by illness or accidents and benefits from the funds invested in various investment products with a tenure of 18 years.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Laura discloses family identity
Laura discloses family identity JAKARTA: Laura Wendari, who was rumored to be one of Vice President Hamzah Haz' daughters, made public her family background on Tuesday at City Police Headquarters. "My father is Nur Muhammad Bachtiar and my mother is L. Mistati," she told reporters after visiting her boyfriend, Ibrahim Azhari, at the City Police Detention Center.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Welcoming the Special Committee on Freedom of Information Act
Welcoming the Special Committee on Freedom of Information Act Ignatius Haryanto Campaign Coordinator Coalition for Freedom of Information Act Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) in their plenary session announced on Feb. 18 the setting up of its Special Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It is positive news for several groups in society, since a number of non-governmental organizations have waited for a long time for legislators to discuss the bill.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
CPP oil output continues to decline: BP Migas
CPP oil output continues to decline: BP Migas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The oil output volume at the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) block in Riau has declined since last year and has now reached a record low, said an official. Head of the Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) Rachmat Sudibyo said on Tuesday that the oil production level was now at 28,000 barrels per day, compared to 50,000 barrels a day last year.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to read 3rd political bill next week
House to read 3rd political bill next week Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the endorsement of the laws on political parties and general elections, the House of Representatives was scheduled to read the bill on the composition of the legislative bodies, which gives less power to regional representatives.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Caltex
JP/13/Caltex CPP oil output continues to decline: BP Migas The Jakarta Post Jakarta The oil output volume at the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) block in Riau has declined since last year and has now reached a record low, said an official. Head of the Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) Rachmat Sudibyo said on Tuesday that the oil production level was now at 28,000 barrels per day, compared to 50,000 barrels a day last year.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. LIPPO: 3 x 22
1. LIPPO: 3 x 22 AGO to investigate alleged Bank Lippo manipulation 2. BPK: 1 x 45 BPK finds huge irregularities in state funds 3. HOLIDAY: 1 x 45 Govt moves holidays to give longer weekends 4. PROTEST: 1 x 34 Minor unions reject new labor law 5. ODD: 1 x 30 Months old girl, boy married
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Labor law to woo investment
Labor law to woo investment Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed on Tuesday the manpower bill, previously known as the labor protection and development bill, aimed at giving more legal protection to workers but at the same time creating a positive investment climate in the country. The bill, which guarantees the rights of both workers and employers, will now be submitted to President Megawati Soekarnoputri to be signed into law.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Habibie to meet Megawati, Soeharto
Habibie to meet Megawati, Soeharto M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie, now residing in Germany, plans to meet his predecessor Soeharto and President Megawati Soekarnoputri in his bid to build reconciliation among the country's former heads of state when he returns home early in March.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Laura discloses family identity
Laura discloses family identity JAKARTA: Laura Wendari, who was rumored to be one of Vice President Hamzah Haz' daughters, made public her family background on Tuesday at City Police Headquarters. "My father is Nur Muhammad Bachtiar and my mother is L. Mistati," she told reporters after visiting her boyfriend, Ibrahim Azhari, at the City Police Detention Center.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil and gas industries criticize new investment bill
Oil and gas industries criticize new investment bill A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local oil and gas companies are urging the government to revise the draft of the new investment bill because it is "too liberal." "If the government sticks with the bill, the local downstream oil and gas industries will be sidelined because they cannot yet compete head on with foreign players," Heroe Widjatmiko, chairman of the Indonesian Steel Pipe Industries Association, told reporters during a break...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 6:30 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Talk Show:RT / RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Rona Budaya 4:00...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minor unions reject new labor law
Minor unions reject new labor law Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of minor labor unions are determined to intensify their resistance to the bill on labor protection endorsed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, claiming that the new law favored the interests of employers and investors.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN says fire not from substations
PLN says fire not from substations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electric company PLN rejected on Tuesday the accusation that the Tanah Abang fire was caused by a short circuit in one of its four substations in the market, saying that the substations were protected by safety devices. Winayu Siswanto, Manager of PLN's Gambir Network Management Unit, said the safety devices would stop the electricity supply to the substations in the case of a short circuit.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Czechs seek more trade opportunities in RI
Czechs seek more trade opportunities in RI Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A trade mission from the Czech Republic has been visiting a number of cities in Indonesia in a bid to explore more trade opportunities between the two countries.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Advani's resignation sought
Advani's resignation sought INDIA: India's opposition staged a noisy walkout of parliament on Tuesday demanding the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani and another minister for their alleged role in the 1992 demolition of a mosque by Hindu zealots. The uproar came after the country's top investigatory agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), sought court permission to prosecute Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, the human resource development minister, over the case.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Digital printing more cost effective
Digital printing more cost effective By Rangga Ivananda Contributor Jakarta Digital printing technology is a continuation of digital imaging. Once digital imaging is completed on a computer, its result can be then printed on digital printers. Various printed materials, such as company profiles, presentation sheets, calendars, posters and the like for certain businesses are printed only in limited quantities, which would be costly if printed by conventional printing companies.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. tells Asia to shore up security or lose trade
U.S. tells Asia to shore up security or lose trade Reuters, Bangkok The Asia-Pacific region needs to tighten transport security against the threat of terror attacks or face a drop-off in trade, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. Eduardo Aguirre, vice chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank, said the region had to step up security on ships and airplanes and offered funds to nations that wanted to buy U.S. technology.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. LABOR: 1 x 28
1. LABOR: 1 x 28 New labor law to woo investment 2. KOREA: 1 x 46 N. Korean missile upstages Seoul inauguration 3. HASSAN: 1 x 38 RI says N. Korea move 'regrettable' 4. WIRANTO: 3 x 18 UN indicts Wiranto for 1999 East Timor crimes
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
20,000 families to be relocated
20,000 families to be relocated BENGKULU: The government is planning to transmigrate 20,000 families to several provinces in the country this year, a senior government official said on Tuesday. "We have allocated Rp 700 billion (US$85 million) in funds to support various transmigration programs," said Resettlement Director M. Arsyad Nurdin of the Ministry of Manpower.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPK finds huge irregularities in state funds
BPK finds huge irregularities in state funds Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Tuesday it had found irregularities amounting to the value of Rp 456.3 trillion (about US$60 billion) in the use of state funds in 2001 and 2002, providing yet further evidence that efforts to stamp out graft and corruption have been fruitless. BPK Chairman Satrio B.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police hunt killer crocodile
Police hunt killer crocodile SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Police officers and at least four animal wranglers have been deployed to catch a killer crocodile that has attacked and killed several villagers in Sangkimah subdistrict, East Kutai regency. The police said at least six residents of Sangkimah had been killed by crocodiles over the past five years. The latest victim was identified as Puang Lewa, whose head was discovered on Feb. 20 some 400 meters from his home.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt moves holidays to give longer weekends
Govt moves holidays to give longer weekends The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of national holidays this year will be shifted so as to ensure longer weekends as part of an attempt by the government to aid the country's battered tourism sector, it was announced on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Office of the State Minister for Administrative Reform, holidays falling in the middle of the week will either be moved to Monday or Friday so as to give a three-day weekend.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government, employers and workers join forces in fighting HIV/AIDS
Government, employers and workers join forces in fighting HIV/AIDS Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, employers and workers organizations declared on Tuesday a tripartite commitment to curbing the spread of HIV/AIDS through workplace prevention programs.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]U.S. Dollar Rates Feb. 25
U.S. Dollar Rates Feb. 25 Latest %Change Yen 117.07-15 -0.69 Euro* 1.0794-97 0.00 Sterling* 1.5772-74 -0.64 Swiss franc 1.3560-67 +0.01 Canadian dollar 1.4878-81 -0.20 Australian dollar* 0.6061-66 +0.26 New Zealand dollar* 0.5662-67 +0.27 Czech koruna 29.210-40 -0.35 Hungary forint 226.21-76 +0.18 Danish krone 6.8792-00 -0.03 Norwegian krone 7.0703-28 +0.56 Polish zloty 3.8755-90 -0.18 Russian ruble 31.625-35 +0.31 Swedish krona 8.455-60 +0.04 Hong Kong dollar 7.7987-92 -.003 Malaysian ringgit...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
School on verge of collapse
School on verge of collapse BEKASI: The building of state elementary school No. 22 in Jatiwaringin subdistrict of Bekasi in West Java is said to be on the verge of collapse, according to one legislator, and thus endangers the lives of the 500 students. "If it is not repaired soon we fear that it'll collapse and kill students as has happened in other school buildings in the city," said Ristadewi, a member of Bekasi legislative body's Commission D here on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Vibrasi by Hengki Qusta, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March 9 to March 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Design, Cikrak, at Auditorium CCCL, CCCL-French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5615246), until Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. * Painting, Explorasi Expresi, by Perupa Sidoarjo, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March. 17 to March.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
If Kwik can be intimidated, what about the rest of us?
If Kwik can be intimidated, what about the rest of us? Ong Hock Chuan, Consultant, Maverick, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) stalwart Kwik Kian Gie has had to eat crow over his remarks that the party is the most corrupt party in Indonesia. Many of his critics would say that these are just desserts: Kwik must simply realize that nobody approves of someone who keeps kicking the ball into their own goal.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
AGO to investigate alleged Bank Lippo manipulation
AGO to investigate alleged Bank Lippo manipulation Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office said it had set up a special team to investigate alleged manipulation by Bank Lippo's management to allow the former owner to regain control of the bank at a huge discount, which would come at the expense of further losses to the state.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized
Today's cameras and printers: Fully digitalized By Megy Magdalena Contributor Jakarta Compact, quick and practical. These are only some of the superior features of today's digital cameras. One does not have to waste time for the entire process of printing photos. Connecting a digital camera to the computer is all it takes to view and send pictures by e-mail. With your own printer, of course, the printing can be processed in the comfort of your home.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager
Message from SriLankan Airlines Country Manager SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a long-standing member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence in Indonesia, adding 50 percent more capacity with the introduction of our third weekly flight.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 25, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 25, 2003: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0 92,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 -45 4,000 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 -50 7,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi Chandra 460 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Feb. 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,684.98 5,075.48 5,408.96 5,351.27 Brunei dollar 1 5,406.09 4,827.71 5,143.61 5,090.03 Canadian dollar 1 6,294.48 5,620.52 5,988.87 5,925.93 Swiss franc 1 6,918.09 6,179.22 6,582.20 6,514.98 Danish krone 1 1,364.42 1,218.86 1,298.18 1,285.09 Euro 1 10,136.79 9,053.29 9,644.62 9,545.22 Poundsterling 1 14,916.37 13,323.98 14,192.16 14,047.97 Hong Kong dollar 1...
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police hunt killer crocodile
Police hunt killer crocodile SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Police officers and at least four animal wranglers have been deployed to catch a killer crocodile that has attacked and killed several villagers in Sangkimah subdistrict, East Kutai regency. The police said at least six residents of Sangkimah had been killed by crocodiles over the past five years. The latest victim was identified as Puang Lewa, whose head was discovered on Feb. 20 some 400 meters from his home.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rolling out the red carpet for Special Committee on FOIA
Rolling out the red carpet for Special Committee on FOIA Ignatius Haryanto, Campaign Coordinator, Coalition for Freedom of Information Act, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) in their plenary session announced on Feb. 18 the setting up of its Special Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It is positive news for several groups in society, since a number of non-governmental organizations have waited for a long time for legislators to discuss the bill.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regent nabbed with fake diploma
Regent nabbed with fake diploma PEKANBARU, Riau: Police here said on Tuesday they have named Kampar Regent Djefri Noer of Riau province a suspect for allegedly possessing a counterfeit diploma. "Djefri Noer has officially been declared a suspect in the case of a fake diploma," Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. Deddy Sutardi Komaruddin said. He said the charges against the regent were the result of a police investigation into several other people.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Landslide destroys houses in Jember
Landslide destroys houses in Jember JEMBER, East Java: A landslide triggered by heavy rain occurred in the East Java regency of Jember on Monday evening, destroying at least five houses and damaging 12 others in Arjasa village. No casualties were reported. The incident forced 48 families to evacuate their homes. The local government has set up tents and opened a public kitchen for the families. Arjasa subdistrict head Subandi said the landslide caused estimated loses of Rp 80 million.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
25 slain in new RP fighting
25 slain in new RP fighting PHILIPPINES: Thirteen people have died in new clashes between the military and Moro separatists in the southern Philippines even as Malaysia and Libya offered to mediate a solution to the 25-year insurgency. Five guerrillas of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were killed and a soldier wounded in a gunbattle on Tuesday in Buldon on Mindanao island, regional military spokesman Maj. Julieto Ando said.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
FedEx golf league set to began its seventh season with 26 teams
FedEx golf league set to began its seventh season with 26 teams The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2003 season of the six-series FedEx Corporate Golf League will kick off next month, with 26 teams set to compete through six different golf courses. The league, in its seventh year since its induction in 1997, will be played as a team competition one day per month. The matches will start at the Jagorawi Golf & Country Club on March 14.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore mother jailed for burning maid
S'pore mother jailed for burning maid SINGAPORE: A doctor turned consultant was sentenced to four months in a Singapore jail after admitting to burning her Indonesian maid's arm with an iron, it was reported on Tuesday. Lim May Ling, 42, initially faced eight other charges of abusing Lilis Suryani, 20, but these accusations were withdrawn, The Straits Times said.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI says N. Korea move 'regrettable'
RI says N. Korea move 'regrettable' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia fell short of condemning North Korea for test-firing a missile on Tuesday, which could hamper a peaceful settlement to the nuclear stand-off on the Peninsula. Calling the move regrettable, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda called on both sides to refrain from such provocative acts.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Non-aligned nations criticize U.S. over Iraq policy
Non-aligned nations criticize U.S. over Iraq policy Saif Eldin Hamdan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Leaders of the developing world stepped up behind Iraq on the final day of a summit on Tuesday, lashing out at U.S. aggression and upholding the role of the United Nations to resolve crises.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P declares Kwik's case closed
PDI-P declares Kwik's case closed JAKARTA: Leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) declared Kwik Kian Gie's case closed on Tuesday after Kwik clarified his statement during the party's weekly meeting. PDI Perjuangan Secretary General Soetjipto said that Kwik, who is also State Minister for National Development Planning/Bappenas chairman, held no ill intentions against the party.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN, Japan should move forward beyond economic ties, experts say
ASEAN, Japan should move forward beyond economic ties, experts say Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan should extend their cooperation beyond economic ties in the face of China's growing might, experts from ASEAN countries and Japan said on Tuesday. The relationship between ASEAN and Japan, they said, is "too economics heavy" and it is time to move on to other areas of cooperation.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
House seeks input on freedom
House seeks input on freedom JAKARTA: A House of Representatives (DPR) committee deliberating the bill on freedom of information is inviting feedback from officials and activists of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Committee chairman Paulus Widiyanto said on Tuesday that he hoped his committee would receive some input before going into recess from March 7 to April 25.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang traders, city agree on relocation
Tanah Abang traders, city agree on relocation Damar Harsanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Traders of the gutted Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta have been allowed to resume trading at a temporary site in the parking lot of Block F of the market, while the market is rebuilt. The fire razed 2,420 out of a total 7,594 shops covering six blocks. Only those shops in Blocks B and F escaped the blaze.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Election of BI governor
Election of BI governor From Media Indonesia For the first time in the history of the central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), its governor will be elected on the basis of an agreement between the government and the House of Representatives. The election process is based on the new Law No. 23/1999 on Bank Indonesia. Clearly, all this shows that Bank Indonesia is an independent state institution free from any intervention from the government or any political parties. On Feb.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Java's BEM to abstain from elections
East Java's BEM to abstain from elections SURABAYA: Members of East Java's Student Executive Board (BEM) agreed on Tuesday to abstain from voting in the 2004 general election to protest what they see as the undemocratic election bill recently passed into law. The agreement was made during a two-day meeting of BEM members in the East Java capital of Surabaya. Around 150 representatives from 80 universities in the province attended the meeting, which ended on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
FPI revives militia wing, police warn against raids
FPI revives militia wing, police warn against raids Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) is reactivating its feared paramilitary wing, with the same mission as before -- fighting against immorality in its own way if necessary. FPI chairman Habib Muhammad Rizieq Shihab said on Tuesday that recruitment had already started last Wednesday at FPI headquarters at Jl. Petamburan III, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, and so far some 80 people had registered.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man commits suicide in bathroom
Man commits suicide in bathroom TANGERANG: Distressed due to being jobless, 35-year-old Suganda, a resident of Bojong Poncol village in Kunciran subdistrict, Tangerang municipality, hanged himself in his bathroom late Monday evening. His elder brother, Hendra, said Suganda would frequently drink with his friends and would easily become aggressive without provocation. He said his brother came home drunk at about 10 p.m. on Monday, and broke into a rage, threatening his mother with a machete.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't damage green areas
Don't damage green areas From Pikiran Rakyat After suffering a spate of natural disasters in West Java, such as the landslides in Garut and calamities in other areas, people here, particularly those living in Bandung, should realize that they need to do something to prevent the situation from happening to them.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan not to run in West Java gubernatorial race
PDI Perjuangan not to run in West Java gubernatorial race Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has sprung a surprise by dropping out of the race for West Java's gubernatorial post, despite the fact that the party holds the most seats in the provincial legislature.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Non-Aligned Movement seeks to end marginalization of poor
Non-Aligned Movement seeks to end marginalization of poor countries Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Non-aligned countries appealed on Tuesday for globalization to benefit poor nations and vowed to work together to command a bigger voice on the world stage.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF
INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE OF H.E. THE AMBASSADOR OF SRI LANKA Today, Feb. 4, 2003, Sri Lanka celebrates her 55th anniversary of gaining Independence from her colonial ruler. It is my great pleasure on this very special day to address our Indonesian friends, and the Sri Lankans and others living here who have roots in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka and Indonesia have had very close religious, political, cultural, economic and commercial relations over a millennium.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
House seeks input on freedom
House seeks input on freedom JAKARTA: A House of Representatives (DPR) committee deliberating the bill on freedom of information is inviting feedback from officials and activists of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Committee chairman Paulus Widiyanto said on Tuesday that he hoped his committee would receive some input before going into recess from March 7 to April 25.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore mother jailed for burning maid
S'pore mother jailed for burning maid SINGAPORE: A doctor turned consultant was sentenced to four months in a Singapore jail after admitting to burning her Indonesian maid's arm with an iron, it was reported on Tuesday. Lim May Ling, 42, initially faced eight other charges of abusing Lilis Suryani, 20, but these accusations were withdrawn, The Straits Times said.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
New labor law
New labor law Both workers and employers won some and lost some in the labor law that was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday after more than five years' delay that was marred by intermittent labor demonstrations. The law on the development and protection of workers' rights, called the Manpower Law, will annul more than a dozen previous laws, notably the controversial Manpower Law No.
Wed, 26 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mayor denies project mark-ups, lying to KPKPN
Mayor denies project mark-ups, lying to KPKPN Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Tangerang Mayor M. Thamrin dismissed on Tuesday reports that he was aware of mark-ups in the construction of the Tangerang municipal administration office complex, and that he had submitted a less then truthful asset declaration to the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN). The mayor claimed that the reports were an attempt to remove him from office.