Archive: 27 February 2003
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Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Checked
CheckedCOUNTRY PROFILE: KuwaitADVERTORIAL 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.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
One conjoined twin dies after surgery
One conjoined twin dies after surgeryTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten-month-old Perani Nuraida is now alone in the children's intensive care unit (ICU) at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta since her conjoined sister, Perina Nurfarida, died on Wednesday...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Govt wants earlier elections
Govt wants earlier electionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government proposed on Wednesday that next year's general election be held in March and the presidential election in June, three months earlier than planned, so as to avoid stretching out President Megawati Soekarnoputri's term in office.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Wish to express our deepest
Wish to express our deepest condolences on the passing ofSumo Pawiro (90 years of age)father of Pandaya our Feature Editor on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 in YogyakartaBurial was held later in the evening in Padanan Cemetery, Padanan Village, Semin, Gunungkidul, YogyakartaMay God Almighty bless and keep...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Economists say RI is better off without IMF
Economists say RI is better off without IMFDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Campaigns to end the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the country intensified on Wednesday after a group of 35 leading economists said the economy would fare better without the IMF.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
1. BUPATI -- a line, 5 col, 35 pts
1. BUPATI -- a line, 5 col, 35 ptsRegent successfully attracts investors2. SADDAM -- A line, 5 col, 40 pts Cornered Saddam faces gravest test============= 3. Guess What
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Acehnese set to celebrate Muharram
Acehnese set to celebrate Muharram BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Thousands of members of Islamic organizations and youth, student and women's groups will take part in a procession and prayer service to mark Muharram 1, 1424, the first month of the Muslim year, in Banda Aceh on March 3.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Regent successfully attracts investors
Regent successfully attracts investorsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No many people would give up a promising career in a big city like Jakarta to work back in their native village.But that is not the case with Master P.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Public services, schools take holiday on Monday
Public services, schools take holiday on MondayEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Complying with a government policy to shift a number of national holidays in order to give longer weekends, the central bank, the Jakarta Stock Exchange, public services and most schools in the city will take the...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
RP, RI, Japan, to hold anti-piracy and anti-pollution drills:
RP, RI, Japan, to hold anti-piracy and anti-pollution drills: Coast guard personnel from the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan will take part in exercises later this week to combat marine pollution and piracy, the Philippine coast guard said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Religious leaders criticize govt for shifting holiday dates
Religious leaders criticize govt for shifting holiday datesBambang Nurbianto and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) and Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) on Wednesday criticized the government's decision to move a number of religious holidays...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Finding Sjahril Sabirin's successor
Finding Sjahril Sabirin's successorPitan Daslani, Publisher, indocapital.com, Jakarta Who would be the right candidate to replace Sjahril Sabirin, the incumbent governor of Bank Indonesia now approaching retirement age? Should it be one of the three senior bankers that President Megawati...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Sutiyoso to go ahead with candidacy
Sutiyoso to go ahead with candidacyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, who seems undeterred by the obstacles to his candidacy, signaled that, should he be elected chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI), he would leave the day-to-day duties to his designated aides.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
We need another 'Bung' Karno
We need another 'Bung' Karno From Rakyat MerdekaIndonesia's first president Sukarno, better known as Bung (Brother) Karno, was excellent at uniting this nation by means of, among other things, identifying a common enemy.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
City urged to involve public is busway plan
City urged to involve public is busway planDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist and urban transportation experts asked the city administration on Wednesday to involve the public in its endeavor to fix the transportation problems in the capital, now that the controversial busway...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
No more safe haven for Wiranto
No more safe haven for WirantoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The failure of Indonesia's rights tribunal to bow to international demands for the prosecution of the alleged perpetrators of human rights abuses in East Timor has prompted the indictment of several high-ranking officers, including former...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Terror in the guise of culture
Terror in the guise of cultureI Ngurah Suryawan, Anthropology Department School of Letters, Udayana University, Denpasar Ahmad Mislan, a migrant working in Bali said, "We're very disappointed. We have come here not to colonize the land but to earn a living." (Kompas, Jan.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
;JP;sps;
;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb.26 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,683.10 5,073.80 5,407.17 5,349.50Brunei dollar 1 5,416.69 4,837.17 5,153.70 5,100.01Canadian dollar 1 6,278.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
No Blocks Govt Portion Contractor Portion
No Blocks Govt Portion Contractor Portion Oil Gas Oil Gas 1. Merangin I-Onshore 75 60 25 40Central Sumatera 2. Merangin II-Onshore 75 60 25 40 Central Sumatera3. Rembang-Offshore 75 60 25 40North Central Java4. Bulu-Offshore 80 65 20 35North Central Java5.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Elections law has no basis to end status quo
Elections law has no basis to end status quoSatya Arinanto, Lecturer, Faculty of Law University of Indonesia, Jakarta, arinanto@cbn.net.id After a long debate, the House of Representatives and the government finally passed the elections law into effect on Feb. 18.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Pitan Daslani
Pitan Daslani Publisher indocapital.com Jakarta 2. nGURAH -- Terror in the guise of culture 1 x 30 Terror in the guise of culture I Ngurah SuryawanAnthropology Department School of Letters Udayana University Denpasar
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
RI's democracy held hostage by undemocratic parties
RI's democracy held hostage by undemocratic partiesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's nascent democracy will remain fragile if political parties continue to show little respect for the democratic rights of the members of their own organizations, according to a new book...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
1. PARTY: 2 x 28
1. PARTY: 2 x 28 RI's democracy held hostage by undemocratic parties 2. HOLIDAY: 2 x 33 Religious leaders criticize govt for shifting holiday dates 3. PUBLIC: 2 x 25 Public services, schools to take holiday on Monday 4. POST: 2 x30 Press activists hail TNI-U.S. newspaper case resolution 5.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Agence France-Presse, Singapore
Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines' (NOL) said Wednesday it will cut over 1,000 jobs worldwide after its net loss in 2002 widened to US$330.156 million from $56.366 million a year ago.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
JP/5/bupati
JP/5/bupati Regent faces jail for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors have demanded that Kendari Regent Razak Porosi be sentenced to three years in prison for corruption involving almost Rp 300 million.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Sand mining criticized by expert
Sand mining criticized by expert PEKANBARU, Riau: The impact of sand mining on the environment in Riau, not territorial considerations, should serve as the basis for the suspension of all sand mining activities in the province, a university expert said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
19 injured as police clash with students in Bandung
19 injured as police clash with students in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java At least 19 people, including a journalist and a police officer, were injured in a violent student demonstration on Wednesday to protest the hike in utility prices, which demonstrators said...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Public must monitor bill deliberation
Public must monitor bill deliberation JAKARTA: Deputy House Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar invited the public on Wednesday to intensively monitor the deliberation of the freedom of information bill.Muhaimin said that public scrutiny was needed to put pressure on both legislators and the government.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Roh gets boost amid N.Korea crisis
Roh gets boost amid N.Korea crisisAgencies, Seoul South Korea's new President Roh Moo-hyun got an early boost at a time of tension over North Korea's suspected nuclear ambitions when the opposition-dominated parliament approved his candidate for prime minister on Wednesday.Predicting that a U.S.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Choice of execution
Choice of execution From KompasThere are several methods for executing someone who has been sentenced to death: a firing squad, hanging, stoning, electrocution or fatal injection.The last choice would be suitable for Indonesia as this country is based on the five principles of Pancasila in which...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
YLBHI files petition against R&D policy
YLBHI files petition against R&D policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) filed a petition with the Supreme Court on Wednesday to review a government policy aimed at allowing cooperative debtors to walk free from criminal chares.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
City to get integrated passenger terminal
City to get integrated passenger terminalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the decreasing trend of passengers using the Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta, state-owned seaport operator PT Pelindo II is working together with city-owned property company Jakarta Propertindo to...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
More favorable economic conditions expected to further boost car sales
More favorable economic conditions expected to further boost car salesRikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta More favorable economic conditions are predicted to further boost domestic sales of automotive vehicles this year but possible political instability prior to the 2004 general election could...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Police get US$4.35 million from U.S.
Police get US$4.35 million from U.S. JAKARTA: The United States provided the National Police with US$4.352 million on Wednesday to assist the police's transition from a military unit to a professional, civilian law enforcement agency.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Sutiyoso cancels meetings for congress
Sutiyoso cancels meetings for congress JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has canceled all of his appointments from Tuesday until Thursday as he is concentrating on the congress of the National Sports Council (KONI) in which he is the one of the candidates to head the council.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
'Check out maids yourself before hiring them'
'Check out maids yourself before hiring them' A string of robberies involving dishonest domestic helpers has added to the already high crime rate in the city. Police recently busted a syndicate specializing in robberies with the help of a maid planted in the household.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
[b]Dili indictment based on
Dili indictment based on command responsibilityNug Katjasungkana Contributor Dili 2. Frans -- SBKRI: A practice of segregation 1 X 30SBKRI: Segregation in practiceFrans H. Winarta Council Member Human Rights Institute International Bar Association (IBA) Jakarta 3.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Farmers condemn globalization
Farmers condemn globalizationFidelito Ahmad, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Some 1,500 farmers from across the country arrived here on Wednesday to attend the second congress of the Federation of All- Indonesia Farmers Unions (FSPI), where they will declare their opposition to privatization and...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
How about buying used but first class sedans
How about buying used but first class sedansSudibyo M.Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta If you want to enjoy the comfort of driving a real luxury car but don't have enough cash to purchase a new one, buying from the second-hand car market might be the right alternative.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Religious leaders criticize holiday shifts
Religious leaders criticize holiday shiftsBambang Nurbianto and Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Jakarta/YogyakartaThe Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) and Indonesian Bishops' Conference (KWI) on Wednesday criticized the government's decision to move a number of religious holidays to other dates in...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Danamon to issue subdebt
Danamon to issue subdebt PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, the country's fifth-largest bank in asset terms, plans to issue Rp 500 billion (US$56.8 million) to Rp 1 trillion of subordinated bonds this year, its director, Riswinandi, told Dow Jones Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
No more safe haven for Wiranto
No more safe haven for WirantoThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe failure of Indonesia's rights tribunal to bow to international demands for the prosecution of the alleged perpetrators of human rights abuses in East Timor prompted the indictment of several high-ranking officers, including former military...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
No Blocks Govt Portion Contractor Portion
No Blocks Govt Portion Contractor Portion Oil Gas Oil Gas 1. Merangin I-Onshore 75 60 25 40Central Sumatera 2. Merangin II-Onshore 75 60 25 40 Central Sumatera3. Rembang-Offshore 75 60 25 40North Central Java4. Bulu-Offshore 80 65 20 35North Central Java5.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Legislators upset with envoy candidates
Legislators upset with envoy candidatesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of legislators taking part in selection hearings for 19 ambassadorial candidates have expressed their disappointment with the government for proposing candidates whom the legislators claimed were of low...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Observing Islamic holidays
Observing Islamic holidaysFrom Pikiran RakyatWith regard to the two Islamic holy days -- Idul Fitri and Idul Adha -- each of which is observed on different days by Muslims here, I call on all Muslims in Indonesia and around the world to unite in celebrating them on the same dates.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Can a 'Perry process' defuse North Korea?
Can a 'Perry process' defuse North Korea?Yoichi Funabashi, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo The time is not yet ripe for creative initiatives such as Carter diplomacy and the Perry process.I recently interviewed Stanford University professor William Perry, who served as former United States President Bill...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
The magic of digitalization
The magic of digitalizationBy Ari Darmawan Contributor JakartaOne of the latest advances in technology is digitalization. The word "digital" has mesmerized almost everyone, from kids to adults. Almost every activity in human life is now in one way or another related to this phenomenon, as today...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
KL defends tariff policy on steel
KL defends tariff policy on steelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's Minister of International Trade and Industry Rafidah Aziz on Wednesday defended her government's policy to impose a 50 percent import duty on imported steel products from Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Glodok remains messy
Glodok remains messyFrom Warta KotaThe area in front of the Harco Building in Glodok, West Jakarta, remains messy despite the iron fence and traffic signs. Clearly, local authorities have failed to exercise proper control over this area.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Police name sunk ship's crew men as suspects
Police name sunk ship's crew men as suspectsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Police said on Wednesday they had officially named two senior crew members of an overloaded ferry as suspects over the sinking of the boat in rough seas off North Sumatra province, leaving at least...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Incentives needed to push investment in eastern regions
Incentives needed to push investment in eastern regionsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for Eastern Indonesian Development Manuel Kaisiepo said on Wednesday tax incentives were badly needed to attract investors to eastern Indonesia and accelerate economic development in...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Press activists hail TNI-U.S. newspaper case resolution
Press activists hail TNI-U.S. newspaper case resolutionZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Press organizations hailed on Thursday the out-of-court settlement reached between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and The Washington Post, saying it was the best way possible to resolve a dispute over media...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Akbar reported to police for libel
Akbar reported to police for libel JAKARTA: Former Golkar deputy secretary-general Muchyar Yara reported Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung to the police on Wednesday for defamation.Muchyar, who was fired by Akbar in February 2002, said Akbar had accused him of influencing the Jakarta High Court, which...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
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...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
More new cars hit the street this year
More new cars hit the street this yearI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta A whole range of new car models will converge upon the Indonesian automotive market this year, amid signs of healthy growth in car sales in the domestic market.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
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.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Bengkala villagers live happily in a silent world
Bengkala villagers live happily in a silent worldAlpha Savitri, Contributor, Buleleng, North Bali Among all the villages in Bali, Bengkala village is probably the quietest.Located some 14 kilometers from Singaraja in North Bali, the village is home to many deaf-mute people, who communicate in sign...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:----------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 -25 1,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Commissioners' accountability
Commissioners' accountability The controversy over the two substantially different audited financial reports of publicly listed Bank Lippo for the third quarter of 2002 is once again raising big questions about the government's practice of using positions on the boards of commissioners of state...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:----------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 -25 1,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
JP/5/bupati
JP/5/bupati Regent faces jail for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors have demanded that Kendari Regent Razak Porosi be sentenced to three years in prison for corruption involving almost Rp 300 million.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Regent faces jail for graft
Regent faces jail for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors have demanded that Kendari Regent Razak Porosi be sentenced to three years in prison for corruption involving almost Rp 300 million.Reading out a 90-page indictment, prosecutor Antonius Sudiarto told the Kendari District Court on...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Danamon to issue subdebt
Danamon to issue subdebt PT Bank Danamon Indonesia, the country's fifth-largest bank in asset terms, plans to issue Rp 500 billion (US$56.8 million) to Rp 1 trillion of subordinated bonds this year, its director, Riswinandi, told Dow Jones Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Angelique cherishes her 'improved play'
Angelique cherishes her 'improved play'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite modest runs in her tournaments so far, Angelique "Angie" Widjaja, who has just entered the second year of a sponsorship deal with an electronics company, says she has not been overcome by disappointment.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
ADB sees modest growth for RI this year
ADB sees modest growth for RI this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While investment has yet to pick up this year due to both internal and external factors, domestic consumption will remain strong as the backbone of the economy, enough to drive growth by 3.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Minister wants gambling canceled
Minister wants gambling canceled JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has told the Batam municipality in Riau province to revoke a gambling permit issued to Tering Bay Resort, Noah subdistrict.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
A lesson from Lippo
A lesson from Lippo The case of Bank Lippo has lately dominated the headlines of Indonesian dailies but there has been no significant effort on the part of the government to settle the matter.The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), which has a key role in settling the problem, has been...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Painting auction gains collectors' attention
Painting auction gains collectors' attentionYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta A painting by artist Srihadi Sudarsono depicting two dancers, titled Dinamika Legong (The Dynamics of Legong), was the center of attraction at the auction held at the National Museum here.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
SBKRI: Segregation in practice
SBKRI: Segregation in practiceFrans H. Winarta, Council Member Human Rights Institute International Bar Association (IBA), Jakarta The document of citizenship affecting Chinese-Indonesians, the SBKRI, has been a nagging problem for the country, in addition to the 60 other regulations and decrees...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Election of BI governor
Election of BI governorFrom 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.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
RI under pressure over corruption
RI under pressure over corruptionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United Nations official warned on Thursday that Indonesia must take serious action against corruption otherwise the country would have to face the possibility of concerted measures being taken by the international...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Water firms pressed to improve service
Water firms pressed to improve serviceNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans may have to dig deeper into their wallets as soon as the city administration and City Council agree on an inevitable hike in tap water charges in the coming months, despite what consumer groups say is the...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
JP/5/bupati
JP/5/bupati Regent faces jail for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors have demanded that Kendari Regent Razak Porosi be sentenced to three years in prison for corruption involving almost Rp 300 million.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003Exhibitions* Photo, Self, by Rama Surya, at Paros Gallery Pantai Purnama Rd, Banjar Palak, Sukawati, Gianyar, until March 17, for further information, contact: Made Kaek, (Tel. 08123639148 or 0361- 298120) * Painting, Big, by artist like Aa.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Elections law has no basis to end status quo 2. MEGA: 1 x 40 Megawati tells U.S. not to invade Iraq 3. OIC: 1 x 62 Islamic world supports France on Iraq, considers oil threat 4. AUSTRALIA: 2 x 29 Australia shapes defense for U.S.-led war on terror 5.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
4 x 10
4 x 10 Police name sunk ship's crew men as suspects JP/5/Yogya2 x 25 Council likely to pass bill in favor of royal families JP/5/Luka1 x 43 19 injured as police clash with students in Bandung JP/5/Demo2 x 22 University closed after seven hurt in mass brawl
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Government offers better oil and gas contracts
Government offers better oil and gas contractsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesspeople willing to invest in the 11 oil and gas blocks currently being offered by the government could obtain a greater production split of up 25 percent for oil and 40 percent for gas, according to a...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Election of BI governor
Election of BI governorFrom Media IndonesiaFor 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.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
University closed after seven hurt in mass brawl
University closed after seven hurt in mass brawlAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The State University of Makassar (UNM) in South Sulawesi was closed for three days starting Wednesday, after seven people were injured in a mass brawl involving hundreds of students from...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Watchdog calls for prompt bill debate
Watchdog calls for prompt bill debate JAKARTA: The Independent Committee for Elections Monitoring (KIPP) has urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to quickly form a committee and start deliberating the bill on direct presidential and vice presidential elections.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Central Jakarta gets new police chief
Central Jakarta gets new police chief JAKARTA: Central Jakarta municipality, home to important government offices and upmarket residential complexes, has a new police chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. Sukrawardi Dahlan, who replaced Sr. Comr. Edmon Ilyas.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Council likely to pass bill in favor of royal families
Council likely to pass bill in favor of royal familiesSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta provincial legislative council was almost to finish the deliberation of a bill giving the top posts in the provincial administration to the two royal families, the sultanate and the...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
JP/7/NUG
JP/7/NUGDili indictment based on history of command responsibilityNug Katjasungkana Contributor Dili On Tuesday, the Dili-based Office of the Prosecutor General of Timor Leste issued an indictment of former military commander Gen.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Dili indictment based on command responsibility
Dili indictment based on command responsibilityNug Katjasungkana, Contributor, Dili On Tuesday, the Dili-based Office of the Prosecutor General of Timor Leste issued an indictment of former military commander Gen.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
China, ASEAN to implement tariff reduction program in 2005
China, ASEAN to implement tariff reduction program in 2005Agence France-Presse, Shanghai China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to implement a round of tariff reductions beginning in January 2005 as part of their greater plan to create a free trade zone, state press...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:
Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 26, 2003:----------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 -25 1,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Punishment sought for travel agencies
Punishment sought for travel agencies JAKARTA: Three legislators here urged religious affairs minister Said Agil Hussein Al Munawar on Wednesday to revoke the permits of travel agencies that had mismanaged pilgrimages during the recent haj season.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Shadow of suspicion
Shadow of suspicion The manpower bill has finally been endorsed into by the House of Representatives, amid pressure from labor activists.The bill's endorsement is an achievement for Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea, because three previous manpower ministers had failed to get...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
More dialogs sought for acceptance of new labor law
More dialogs sought for acceptance of new labor lawMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and legislators are calling on trade unions and employers to resolve peacefully their remaining objections to the new manpower bill, saying the new draft could be amended for the sake of both...
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Megawati tells U.S. not to invade Iraq
Megawati tells U.S. not to invade IraqFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri, leader of the world's most populous Muslim country, for the first time called on the United States not to invade Iraq unilaterally.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003
Most discotheques in Jakarta firetraps
Most discotheques in Jakarta firetrapsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 75 percent of some 600 entertainment centers here are prone to fire, head of the city's fire department, Johnny Pangaribuan, disclosed here on Wednesday.