Archive: 20 March 2003
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Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 19,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 19,2003 -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 525 0 6,000 Adindo...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Govt moves to calm people over Iraq
Govt moves to calm people over IraqEvi Mariani and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post Jakarta Worried about a possible backlash from the impending Iraqi war, the government has moved to assure the public that such an war is not directed against Islam or the Iraqi people as a whole, but...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Sutiyoso has no policy for eradicating thuggery
Sutiyoso has no policy for eradicating thuggeryBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The problem of thugs is very real in the city, with their presence to be found anywhere and everywhere, such as in markets, entertainment centers and public transportation terminals.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Govt sends new LoI to IMF
Govt sends new LoI to IMFThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has sent its latest letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington in a bid to obtain the fund's next loan tranche of around US$450 million.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RI among ICC's Global Award winners
RI among ICC's Global Award winners JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cricket Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2002 Global Development Program Award from the International Cricket Council (ICC), along with similar foundations from other East Asia-Pacific countries, an ICC media statement said.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Grow tomatoes at home: Police chief
Grow tomatoes at home: Police chief BOGOR: Bogor Regional Police Chief Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam has urged all his police officers in Bogor to grow their own tomatoes using hydroponics in their yards as a way to increase their income."It is my hope that all police officers will grow tomatoes.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
War, pneumonia scare a double blow to tourism
War, pneumonia scare a double blow to tourismAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new pneumonia scare affecting the region and a war in Iraq will deal a severe blow to the country's already fragile tourism sector, which has just started to recover from the impact of last year's Bali...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'No new candidates for BI governor'
'No new candidates for BI governor' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will not add any names to the list of candidates for Central Bank governor given the absence of an official request from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Death sentence for murderers
Death sentence for murderers BOGOR: The Cibinong District Court sentenced two men to death on Wednesday for murdering a man and then mutilating his body to conceal their crime on June 20 last year. "The murder was premeditated as the defendants planned to steal the victim's motorcycle," presiding...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. PBHI - 4x10
1. PBHI - 4x10 Dispute over Pluit apartments turns ugly 2. Sutiyoso - 2x 22 Sutiyoso has no policy for eradicating thuggery 3. Preman - 2x 25 Hoodlumism has deep roots in Pulo Gadung bus terminal 4. RSCM - 2x 20 Dismal hospital services for poor 5. Speak - 2x20 'Thugs should be shot, if necessary'
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Fire incompetent civil servants
Fire incompetent civil servantsFrom Suara KaryaWith regard to a number of quotations in papers presented during the national coordination meeting held by the Office of the State Minister of Administrative Reforms from Feb. 17 to Feb.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia JAKARTA: Telecommunications firm Indosat signed on Wednesday a preliminary agreement with Mega Asia Consortium for the development of a fixed wireless network in Jakarta and Surabaya over the next three years.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Magazine to highlight exploitation
Magazine to highlight exploitation BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Reporters in South Kalimantan are joining forces to publish an environmental magazine amid heightened concerns of over-exploitation in the province.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
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'Untouchable' Tomy should thank Saddam Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com2. Troops -- Against the invasion but supporting our troops 2 X 30 The fear of what victory to cost and what will happen afterwards Jonathan Freedland Guardian News Service London
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Plan to prevent oil shortage unveiled
Plan to prevent oil shortage unveiledThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina will urge the government to request production-sharing contractors not to export crude oil in case of an oil shortage caused by an increasingly likely war in Iraq, a Pertamina official said on...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Rupiah Rates March.19
Rupiah Rates March.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,656.90 5,058.74 5,386.67 5,328.73 Brunei dollar 1 5,395.99 4,828.39 5,138.23 5,086.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,465.08 5,782.41 6,156.25 6,091.03 Swiss franc 1 6,897.18 6,170.83 6,567.70 6,500.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
PIB to hold national convention
PIB to hold national convention JAKARTA: The New Indonesian Party (PIB) plans to hold a series of seminars followed by its first national convention between March 20 and 23 at the Hotel Indonesia, Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RP imports jump 45 percent
RP imports jump 45 percent MANILA: Philippine merchandise imports jumped 45.1 percent in January from a year earlier, official data showed Wednesday, with local manufacturers seen stocking up electronics parts and fuel ahead of a looming war in Iraq.The import value rose to US$2.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'Tempo' violence intolerable
'Tempo' violence intolerableFrom Koran TempoI feel concerned over and wish to condemn an assault on the office of Tempo magazine. This was an example of bad and shameful behavior that cannot be tolerated.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RI among ICC's Global Award winners
RI among ICC's Global Award winners JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cricket Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2002 Global Development Program Award from the International Cricket Council (ICC), along with similar foundations from other East Asia-Pacific countries, an ICC media statement said.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday March 20, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday March 20, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Dream Land, by Made Wianta, Bali's Contemporary Art Space, at Gaya Fusion Of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Bali, (Tel. 0361- 979252, Fax: 0361- 975895), until May 15, at 7 p.m.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
`Untouchable' Tomy should thank Saddam
`Untouchable' Tomy should thank SaddamKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The live TV coverage of the "consultation meeting" of notorious businessman Tomy Winata with the House of Representatives Commission I on Monday brought to mind the appearance of the...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
150 climbers take part in MOCC
150 climbers take part in MOCC JAKARTA: Around 150 climbers are taking part in the Mega Open Climbing Competition (MOCC), which began on Monday here.The competition is being held at the parking lot of Tarumanegara University, West Jakarta, and will run until Thursday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Parapat palace, Sukarno's former residence
Parapat palace, Sukarno's former residenceApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Parapat, Medan Just like Digul, Bangka and other towns that have gone down in history as places where Indonesia's first president Sukarno was exiled to by Dutch colonial rulers, the North Sumatra town of Parapat boasts...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'No new candidates for BI governor'
'No new candidates for BI governor' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will not add any names to the list of candidates for Central Bank governor given the absence of an official request from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Learning how to make batik the Balinese way
Learning how to make batik the Balinese wayDamaso Reyes, Contributor, Ubud, Bali If Santa Claus was Balinese, he may well be artist and teacher I Nyoman Suradnya who bears more than a passing resemblance to the jolly man in the red suit, although Nyoman prefers a sarong.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
TotalFinaElf may cancel RI bid due to war
TotalFinaElf may cancel RI bid due to warA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta French oil and gas giant TotalFinaElf might not proceed with bidding for 11 oil and gas blocks being offered by the Indonesian government because of the imminent war in Iraq, a company official said.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police here questioned on Wednesday the first wife of a key suspect in the bombing of a McDonald's fast food outlet last year, who remains at large.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Government to freeze privatization if war erupts
Government to freeze privatization if war eruptsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would be forced to temporarily halt its privatization program if a war breaks out in Iraq, the deputy head of the Office of State Minister of State Enterprises, Mahmudin Yasin, said Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Give new KONI board a chance, says Agum
Give new KONI board a chance, says AgumMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new board of the National Sports Council (KONI) was announced on Wednesday, with chairman Agum Gumelar appealing to the sports community to give the members time to do their work.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
PT Freeport Indonesia paid a total of US$5.6 million in
PT Freeport Indonesia paid a total of US$5.6 million in security fees last year to the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Papua. It was apparently legal. There was no extortion. As a public company Freeport is only responsible for its expenditures on its annual report to share holders.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
KONI wants more than three golds
KONI wants more than three goldsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has set a modest target for the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in December.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. EMBASSY: 3 x 20
1. EMBASSY: 3 x 20 U.S., British embassies suspend services to public 2. PERTAMINA: 1 x 37 Plan to prevent oil shortage unveiled 3. WATER: 2 x 26 War threat overshadows water conference in Japan 4. BILL: 1 x 37 Govt urged to drop bill on education 5. ODD: 1 x 30 Forget the war, buy a Harley
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
TNI's credibility
TNI's credibility The response by the Indonesian Military (TNI) to the disclosure that the giant American mining company PT Freeport Indonesia has been giving millions of U.S. dollars in protection money was typical and expected. TNI Chief Gen.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Only Muslims welcome
Only Muslims welcomeFrom Pikiran RakyatRegardless of their origins, anybody may aspire to be West Java governor as long as they are devout Muslims and can open up employment opportunities for West Javanese.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RP officials to meet MILF rebels in KL
RP officials to meet MILF rebels in KLAgencies, Cotabato, Philippines Philippine government negotiators said on Wednesday they expected to meet with Muslim separatist leaders later this month in hopes of restarting peace talks, despite continuing clashes and a deadly ambush a day earlier.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indonesian airline opens flights to Ipoh
Indonesian airline opens flights to Ipoh JAKARTA: Indonesia's Jatayu Airlines has opened a new route linking Medan in North Sumatra to the north Malaysian city of Ipoh, a report said Wednesday.A Boeing 737-200 will fly the route on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the manager of Jatayu's Medan...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
`Thugs should be shot dead, if necessary'
`Thugs should be shot dead, if necessary' Many people fear that Jakarta could become a city of fear if the authorities do not take action against thugs. They envision a city where good, honest citizens cannot leave their homes, held prisoner by emboldened thugs who roam the streets with absolute...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
War won't sever RI ties with U.S.: Minister
War won't sever RI ties with U.S.: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite its antiwar stance, Indonesia is opting to take the pragmatic route in response to an imminent U.S. strike on Iraq by maintaining amicable ties with Washington.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Saudi Arabia proposes exile for Saddam to stop war: U.S. ally
Saudi Arabia proposes exile for Saddam to stop war: U.S. ally Saudi Arabia has proposed for the first time that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein should go into exile as a last-ditch effort to avert war, a Saudi diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Antiwar protesters begin targeting U.S. interests
Antiwar protesters begin targeting U.S. interestsDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a war in Iraq apparently drawing closer, anti-American protesters began to target United States' interests on Wednesday as the police here announced they were ready to protect...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, in cooperation with the Hungarian Embassy, invited some 350 honored guests from corporate accounts and embassies to attend a concert by the Hungarian Academy String Quartet on March 17.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
The imminent U.S.-Iraq war, the UN and international politics
The imminent U.S.-Iraq war, the UN and international politicsJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta An ultimatum has finally been given to President Saddam Hussein by President George W. Bush to leave his country within 48 hours or risk U.S. attack at a time of its own choosing.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Various efforts have been made by the government to help
Various efforts have been made by the government to help destitute families access health services. Public health centers, which provide cheap services and affordable medicines, have been made available in most parts of the archipelago.Recently the government issued a 'free card' for poor families.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
U.S., British embassies suspend services to public
U.S., British embassies suspend services to publicDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some embassies in the capital suspended their services to the public on Wednesday amid heightened security concerns and continuing antiwar rallies following the U.S.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Dispute over Pluit apartments turns ugly
Dispute over Pluit apartments turns uglyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security forces, including members of the Army, intervened on behalf of property company PT Jakarta Propertindo in a dispute involving 480 families living in low-cost homes on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Papuans demand rights trial for Theys' murderers
Papuans demand rights trial for Theys' murderers Nethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post Jayapura, PapuaThe Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) has demanded that the seven Army Special Forces (Kopassus) members and a former member standing trial for the murder of the council's former chairman be put on...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Nations plan to evacuate workers ahead of Iraq war
Nations plan to evacuate workers ahead of Iraq warDaniel Lovering, Associated Press, Bangkok Asian nations have drawn up plans to evacuate thousands of their citizens from the Middle East as time runs out on a deadline for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to seek exile or face war.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform 1 X 38 Leading universities initiate reforms Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta ardimas@thejakartapost.com 2. Inqui -- Making water work for development 2 X 21 Kyoto: Making water work for development Vipul Bhagat Country...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Papuans demand rights trial for Theys' murderers
Papuans demand rights trial for Theys' murderersNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) has demanded that the seven Army Special Forces (Kopassus) members and a former member standing trial for the murder of the council's former chairman be put on...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Compensation row delays truth bill
Compensation row delays truth billFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disagreement among Cabinet ministers over compensation for the victims of past human rights abuses has delayed the submission of the truth and reconciliation commission bill to the House...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Army intervene on behalf of company
Army intervene on behalf of company JAKARTA: Security forces, including members of the Army, intervened on behalf of property company PT Jakarta Propertindo in a dispute involving 480 families living in low-cost homes on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of the Canadian delegation participating in the MoHA-IPAC International Workshop on Local Government Enterprises, held at the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta from March 11 to March 13.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Divided ASEAN foreign ministers cut short retreat as war looms
Divided ASEAN foreign ministers cut short retreat as war loomsEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Karambunai, Malaysia Southeast Asian foreign ministers, divided over a looming U.S.- led attack on Iraq, cut short informal talks here Wednesday to fly home before war breaks.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, in cooperation with the Hungarian Embassy, invited some 350 honored guests from corporate accounts and embassies to attend a concert by the Hungarian Academy String Quartet on March 17.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Car thief caught red-handed
Car thief caught red-handed JAKARTA: Police arrested on Wednesday a car thief, Adrian, 29, at the National Police Headquarters on Jl. Trunojoyo, South Jakarta, while he was attempting to open a car door.Adrian was nabbed after the car's owner, Adj. Sr. Comr. Helmy M.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Swaziland backs RI's UNSC bid
Swaziland backs RI's UNSC bid JAKARTA: Indonesia has won the support of Swaziland, a tiny kingdom in southern Africa, for its bid to be a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council in 2006.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
New firm buys out M-Web assets
New firm buys out M-Web assets JAKARTA: PT Indonesia Media Technologies (IMT), a newly-formed media technology company, has acquired Astaga.com, Kafegaul.com, satunet.com and other key assets owned by PT M-Web Indonesia, which has decided to pull out of Indonesia.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
House denies meeting with Tomy
House denies meeting with TomyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives denied holding a secret meeting with businessman Tomy Winata before it sought a clarification about the recent attack on Tempo weekly's office from Tomy, Tempo executives and the Press...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Central Aceh faces food crisis amid road block
Central Aceh faces food crisis amid road blockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of people in Central Aceh face a severe food shortage, as roads leading in and out of the regency have been blocked by residents in neighboring Bireuen following last week's killing of two people by a suspected...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
TNI's credibility
TNI's credibility The response by the Indonesian Military (TNI) to the disclosure that the giant American mining company PT Freeport Indonesia has been giving millions of U.S. dollars in protection money was typical and expected. TNI Chief Gen.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Garuda receives award from Airbus
Garuda receives award from Airbus JAKARTA: National flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia has received an award from Europe aircraft maker Airbus Industrie for its performance in operating A-330 aircraft.Garuda said in a statement that the Operational Reliability Award was delivered by Airbus vice...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed
Wife of suspected bomber quizzed MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police here questioned on Wednesday the first wife of a key suspect in the bombing of a McDonald's fast food outlet last year, who remains at large.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Montoya hopes to erase error with KL GP win
Montoya hopes to erase error with KL GP winM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia Colombian Formula One star Pablo Montoya is hoping to erase his costly mistake at the Australian Grand Prix by clinching a win at Malaysia's Sepang circuit this weekend.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Prosecutors appointed for Bali trial
Prosecutors appointed for Bali trial JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office appointed on Wednesday five prosecutors for the trial of a key suspect in the Bali bombing.A spokesman said the team would prosecute Amrozi -- the first suspect to be detained over the bombing which killed 202 people on Oct.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
BIWA lends a hand in fight against poverty and AIDS
BIWA lends a hand in fight against poverty and AIDSThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Over the last four months, Bali has been enshrouded in a gloomy atmosphere after the deadly bombings in October 2002, which caused overwhelming grief for the families and friends of the 202 victims, many of them...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indonesia according to Journalist Tim Dodd
Indonesia according to Journalist Tim DoddTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Indonesian traffic is like a school of fish, it swims down the road and goes around things, and weaves in and out of the obstacles," outgoing Australian Financial Review correspondent Tim Dodd said about...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia
Indosat ties up with Mega Asia JAKARTA: Telecommunications firm Indosat signed on Wednesday a preliminary agreement with Mega Asia Consortium for the development of a fixed wireless network in Jakarta and Surabaya over the next three years.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Dismal hospital services for poor
Dismal hospital services for poorSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ibu Mardani had been waiting at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) for two-and-a-half hours. It was lunchtime but she could not go and get some food."I was asked to wait for the doctor.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Teachers hired to teach kids in troubled regions
Teachers hired to teach kids in troubled regionsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The government has begun a program to provide additional training to contract teachers working in conflict zones.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nears
Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nearsJason Szep, Reuters, Singapore Expatriates in Indonesia are dusting off evacuation plans. Air travel for some is off limits in parts of Asia. Security checks at offices for Western companies in Malaysia and China are getting tougher.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: Minister
War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: MinisterFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its antiwar stance, Indonesia is opting to take the pragmatic route in response to an imminent U.S. strike on Iraq by maintaining amicable ties with Washington.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Govt urged to drop bill on education
Govt urged to drop bill on educationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has called on the government to drop the controversial education bill, warning democracy and the country would suffer unless the state and religion were separated.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'Time' magazine's service
'Time' magazine's service I renewed my subscription to Time magazine on Feb. 25 for another year at the cost of Rp 528,660 (receipt No. 41935). My previous subscription ended on March 3.To my surprise, upon my inquiry to Indoprom, staff member Wahyu said that my subscription had been canceled, and...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Car owners urged to save fuel
Car owners urged to save fuel The government called on Wednesday for car owners to restrain their penchant for traveling in order to cut down on fuel consumption, warning that the country could face a fuel shortage, should the Iraq war break out.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Bugging at French, German EU offices
Bugging at French, German EU offices BELGIUM: Telephone tapping systems have been found at offices used by France and Germany in the building where European Union leaders are due to hold a summit from Thursday, an EU spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
'No new candidates for BI governor'
'No new candidates for BI governor' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will not add any names to the list of candidates for Central Bank governor given the absence of an official request from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
RI, Swaziland establish joint forum
RI, Swaziland establish joint forum JAKARTA: Indonesia and Swaziland agreed to establish a joint forum to strengthen bilateral ties especially in trade and investment.Visiting Swaziland King Mswati III and President Megawati Soekarnoputri witnessed the signing of the forum's establishment at the...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Hamdiah comes to fore in archery meet
Hamdiah comes to fore in archery meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National archer Hamdiah won four golds to help the East Kalimantan team go to the front with five gold medals in the medal hunt at the ongoing National Archery Championship at the Bung Karno Sports Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
NGOs fight against illegal logging
NGOs fight against illegal loggingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Wednesday a campaign to increase public support for the fight against illegal logging.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Leading universities initiate reforms
Leading universities initiate reformsArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.com As part of the long-awaited initiative expected to begin the process of reforming higher education, large state universities have established academic quality assurance mechanisms...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Gulf War II could lead to new world order
Gulf War II could lead to new world orderJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta An ultimatum has finally been given to President Saddam Hussein by President George W. Bush to leave his country within 48 hours or risk U.S. attack at a time of its own choosing. The second U.S.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
BHP Steel expands Asia production
BHP Steel expands Asia production MELBOURNE: BHP Steel Ltd. has opened two new plants in China, lifting its Asian network to 21 plants, The Age newspaper reports on Wednesday.One of the new roll-forming plants is near Beijing, located to capitalize on the construction activity prompted by the 2008...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Bearish outlook for KL palm oil prices
Bearish outlook for KL palm oil pricesHazlin Hassan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Crude palm oil (CPO) prices on Malaysia's Derivatives Exchange are likely to drop this year on weak demand after an uptrend for the whole of 2002, industry experts said on Wednesday.Factoring in a U.S.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Kendari rejects Tomy Winata money
Kendari rejects Tomy Winata money KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: In the third rally in six days, 100 reporters from the provincial capital of Kendari gathered on Wednesday to reject Tomy Winata's investment plans in the province as part of a nationwide protest against the Tempo incident in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Hoodlumism has deep roots in Pulo Gadung bus terminal
Hoodlumism has deep roots in Pulo Gadung bus terminalM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Drivers have to pay a variety of illegal fees to thugs if they want to do their work in an orderly fashion and in peace," says Amin, 38, a driver plying the route from Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta, to...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Manado dressed in red and yellow
Manado dressed in red and yellow MANADO, North Sulawesi: Despite a year to go before the general elections, political parties in the provincial capital of Manado have already begun to fly their flags.Supporters of the two top parties in the 1999 election, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Six parties exempt from verification
Six parties exempt from verificationArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday that it would exempt the six largest parties from the verification process in a bid to maintain its commitment in holding the general election ahead of time.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur
CORPORATE PARTY AT HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA: The Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, in cooperation with the Hungarian Embassy, invited some 350 honored guests from corporate accounts and embassies to attend a concert by the Hungarian Academy String Quartet on March 17.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
ASEAN looks to post-Saddam world
ASEAN looks to post-Saddam worldJane Macartney, Reuters, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Southeast Asian nations, split over imminent war in Iraq, agreed on Wednesday to join forces to avert reprisal attacks by extremists in their region and to offer humanitarian assistance to a post-war Iraq.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
150 climbers take part in MOCC
150 climbers take part in MOCC JAKARTA: Around 150 climbers are taking part in the Mega Open Climbing Competition (MOCC), which began on Monday here.The competition is being held at the parking lot of Tarumanegara University, West Jakarta, and will run until Thursday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
150 climbers take part in MOCC
150 climbers take part in MOCC JAKARTA: Around 150 climbers are taking part in the Mega Open Climbing Competition (MOCC), which began on Monday here.The competition is being held at the parking lot of Tarumanegara University, West Jakarta, and will run until Thursday.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
Asian airlines prepare for further turmoil from Iraq war
Asian airlines prepare for further turmoil from Iraq war Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asian airlines are preparing to suspend flights and divert aircraft from Middle East routes as they brace for turbulence from a U.S.-led war against Iraq.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Gulf War II could lead to new world order 2. TIES: 2 x 27 War should not lead to bad ties with U.S.: Minister 3. ASEAN: 1 x 33 ASEAN looks to post-Saddam world 4. EXPATS: 1 x 65 Western companies, expatriates in Asia on alert as war nears
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of
MoHA-IPAC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: Pictured above are members of the Canadian delegation participating in the MoHA-IPAC International Workshop on Local Government Enterprises, held at the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta from March 11 to March 13.
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
W. Java gubernatorial hopefuls make glowing introduction
W. Java gubernatorial hopefuls make glowing introductionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Candidates for the West Java governorship arrived in luxury cars, on a bike, alone and with dozens of cheering supporters at the provincial legislative building in Bandung on Wednesday, in their first public...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform
1. Ardimas -- Flag carrier universities initiate reform 1 X 38 Leading universities initiate reforms Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta ardimas@thejakartapost.com 2. Inqui -- Making water work for development 2 X 21 Kyoto: Making water work for development Vipul Bhagat Country...
Thu, 20 Mar 2003
PPP eyes non-politicians in 2004
PPP eyes non-politicians in 2004 JAKARTA: The Islamic-oriented United Development Party (PPP) is considering nominations of non-politicians from outside the party as legislative candidates in the 2004 general election.