Archive: 10 April 2003
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Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
More SARS masks needed
More SARS masks needed From Suara Karya The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is entering Indonesia, causing a lot of anxiety among the public. One way of preventing the spread of SARS is to wear a mask in public places. But as the number of masks available is very limited, a lot of people have to go without them.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Blitar to host national assembly
Blitar to host national assembly JAKARTA: A national meeting that will bring together politicians and public figures who are concerned about the country's future will take place in the East Java town of Blitar between June 1 and June 21. The event's chief organizer, Roch Basoeki, said on Wednesday that the assembly would invite people from all walks of life to discuss the future of the nation.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Troops implicated in Papua arms theft
Troops implicated in Papua arms theft Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has found strong indications of the involvement of its own members in a recent burglary at the Wamena military district's arsenal that left three dead, including two Army soldiers. "Based on preliminary investigations, there are strong indications that certain "insiders" were involved in the raid.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BIN to tighten control of state secrets
BIN to tighten control of state secrets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono said on Wednesday the government must tighten its control over the flow of information to prevent the leak of state secrets, pointing to the state secrecy bill as the starting point for this effort.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
MAS suspends flights to Medan
MAS suspends flights to Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Malaysian Airline Service (MAS) has suspended its flights from Penang to Medan this week because of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) threat. A MAS employee in Medan, Rahmat, confirmed here on Wednesday that his company had decided to suspend its flights to the city because of the drastic drop in the number of passengers due to SARS.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Festival presents women in arts
Festival presents women in arts Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartini Day, every April 21, usually evokes memories of parades of little children clad in colorful national dress or various competitions ranging from best-dressed, best-behaved, best singing, to best writing. One wonders what they all had to do with Kartini, the 19th century Javanese woman who had supposedly sparked the first women's emancipation movement in Indonesia with her school for girls and progressive letters.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A number of Malaysian companies, particularly those engaged in palm oil plantations, has requested about 12,400 workers from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in the last four months. Purnomo Rahardjo, head of the manpower placement agency in the province, said here on Wednesday that of the total demand, 6,671 workers had been sent to Malaysia.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Bali Christian Art Association, by artist like I Gd Sukana Kariana, I Komang Wahyu S, I Gd Yosef C, Darsane, Ni Ketut Ayu Sri Wardani, Koniherawati, I Ketut Lasia, I Nyoman Darsane, & Tina Bailey, at Galeri GKI Denpasar, Jl. Raya Puputan 108, 2nd Floor, Renon Denpasar, until April 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Painting, Dream Land, by Made Wianta, Bali's Contemporary Art Space, at Gaya Fusion Of Senses, Jl.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties fail the people: Minister
Parties fail the people: Minister JAKARTA: Many political parties had been established in recent years with the only goal of satisfying the selfish interests of their founders rather than the people's welfare, a cabinet minister said. National Development Planning Minister Kwik Kian Gie said on Wednesday that too much politicking would only lead the country into political chaos. "Political leaders must become statesmen instead of politicians.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Achieving RI export recovery
Achieving RI export recovery or Achieving export recovery 2. Pro8 -- Rewriting Russia's recent economic history 1 X 30 Rewriting Russia's economic history 3. Star -- Travel advice on SARS-affected countries will hurt tourism 1 X 32 Tourism fragile due to SARS advice
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 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 10:00 Quiz: Disikin 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 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's busway project infeasible
Jakarta's busway project infeasible Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The busway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta is financially infeasible as it only serves 12.9 kilometers of road, a transportation expert says. Lloyd Wright of the Bogota-based Institute for Transportation and Development Policy said the first stage of a similar project in Bogota, whose territory smaller than Jakarta, covered 40 kilometers of roads.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS RI artist makes big name overseas 2. EDDIE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Griffin finds comedy in troubled family
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market MANILA: ASEAN finance ministers and their deputies are expected to discuss at the meeting initiatives to develop the region's capital markets, particularly a proposal to create an Asian bond market. Deputy finance ministers from China, Japan and South Korea are also scheduled to join the Manila meeting. "We will get a consensus on the possible postponement," said the Philippine finance department official.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
President to dedicate monument
President to dedicate monument JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to preside over the unveiling of a "Brotherhood Monument" this coming Sunday to commemorate the May 1998 riots in the area of Chinatown here that left hundreds dead. "The Brotherhood Monument was erected to remind people to take a lesson from the incident, so as to prevent such an incident from reoccurring," said Lieus Sungkharisme, chairman of the Indonesian-Chinese Reform Party, as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
pHOTO:
pHOTO: LIGHT MALFUNCTION: A city worker fixes a broken traffic light on Jl. Mangga Dua, West Jakarta. The broken traffic light caused gridlock on Wednesday, with drivers vying to pass through the intersection.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donors press govt, GAM to honor deal
Donors press govt, GAM to honor deal Tiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Donor countries have pressed the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to stick to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, saying that military force could not bring peace to Aceh.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
10 roosters seized during cockfight
10 roosters seized during cockfight BOGOR: Police revealed Wednesday that they had raided a cockfight here and seized 10 fighting cocks, but had failed to arrest any of the dozens of people who were watching the fight and gambling on the outcome. "There were between 50 and 60 people watching the cockfight, while we only had six officers," said Ciomas subprecinct police chief Adjutant Comr. Lamzi. The police conducted the raid on Sunday afternoon in Ciherang village, Darmaga district, near Bogor.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripples
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripples Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The state enterprise Djakarta Transportation bus company (PPD) was not in operation on Wednesday as most of its drivers, conductors and staff went on strike, but it did not greatly affect the city transportation, according to some commuters. PPD, which is supposedly be the leading bus operator in the city, only serves 44 routes. It has 751 buses, but only 315 are roadworthy.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Primary school students rally in Bandung
Primary school students rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of elementary school students staged a rally in front of the West Java provincial legislature building, demanding the local administration to waive their monthly school fees. The students protesters, who gathered together from numerous primary schools in Bandung regency, marched down Jl.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
T-bonds well received
T-bonds well received The positive reception toward the Rp 2.7 trillion (US$300 million) in eight-year Treasury Bonds, which were issued on Tuesday through the first public auction the government has ever held, reflected a higher market confidence in the government's willingness and ability to repay its debts on time. No further details were immediately available as to which of the 42 bidders finally got the T-bonds that were about three times oversubscribed.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Achieving export recovery
Achieving export recovery Ari A. Perdana, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Before the aggression in Iraq, Indonesia's foreign trade indicators raised some hopes of a recovery. Total exports in 2002 were US$57 billion, 1.2 percent higher than those in 2001. Export growth was driven mainly by non-oil and gas exports, which grew by 2.8 percent, offsetting the decline in oil and gas exports. Exports improved in the second half of last year.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Modest life and consistency
Modest life and consistency From Kompas President Megawati and cabinet ministers have always appealed to the nation to lead a modest life. Ironically, Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle held its national conference from March 10 through March 13 at a five-star hotel (Shangril-La, Jakarta).
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati praises Iraqis for defending nation
Megawati praises Iraqis for defending nation Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri praised on Wednesday the Iraqi people for their dedication to defending their nation against the U.S.-led invasion, and predicted the war would drag on for a long time. Her comments, however, came after the U.S. military had further tightened its grip on Baghdad and as a sudden outburst of jubilation from the Iraqi capital's residents took the Americans by surprise.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P wants military man for N. Sumatra governor
PDI-P wants military man for N. Sumatra governor Apriadi Gunawan and Yuli Trisuwarni, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung The North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has short-listed three retired military generals among its gubernatorial candidates. Incumbent Governor Maj. Gen. (ret) Rizal Nurdin, the secretary-general of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Lt. Gen. (ret) Amir Sembiring and House of Representatives legislator Maj. Gen.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 9 , 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Jakarta,4/9/2003 Volume Jakarta Stock Exchange Inc -------------------------------------------------------------- Trading Division Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 625 0 34,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 50 5 545,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 125 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 25...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Semen Padang responds
Semen Padang responds With reference to the news story under the title Semen Padang causing problems for PT Semen Gresik, published on page 13 of The Jakarta Post of April 7, 2003, we would like to explain the following: * The conclusion, that the financial statement of PT Semen Padang was not issued punctually and correctly due to the Oracle software is not true. We have teamed up with and obtained assistance from Oracle Indonesia for the completion of the drawing up of our financial statement.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
E. Java students protest against anarchy
E. Java students protest against anarchy SURABAYA, East Java: Hundreds of students affiliated with the East Java Student Executive Board (BEM) marched on the Surabaya provincial council to demand the immediate revival of a stalled case. The protesters, who came from a number of universities in the province, carried posters and banners calling for an end to violence and for upholding law in connection with a recent act of thuggery in Malang.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN agrees to eliminate nontariff trade barriers
ASEAN agrees to eliminate nontariff trade barriers Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed gradually to eliminate nontariff trade barriers as part of the effort to boost intraregional trade, a top official at the Indonesian Ministry of Industry and Trade said. The agreement was reached during the ASEAN Economics Ministers Meeting in Laos last week.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts
1. Discourse -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts 'GAM in material breach of peace agreement' 2. Test -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts Test may reveal likely fatal SARS cases 3. UN -- 7 cols, 1 line, 36 pts What the UN does and does not want to do in Iraq 4. Dili -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts E. Timor indicts RI officers
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI artist makes big name overseas
RI artist makes big name overseas Boudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta Usually, Indonesian artists that gain international recognition, achieve that from their home base promoted by local and international curators. Many more people want to live as an artist as the buying public allows. So usually, only a minority of a given artist population can actually live from the art they make. Love took Fauzie As'Ad to the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein between Switzerland and Austria.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Party verification set for May
Party verification set for May JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that his ministry would start verifying political parties in May. The verification process, which will determine the validity of political parties registering for the 2004 general election, will continue until Sept. 31. The minister expected all political parties to have submitted the required documents before Aug.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seven countries to join BIF 2003
Seven countries to join BIF 2003 SEMARANG, Central Java: At least seven Asian and European countries are to join this year's Borobudur International Festival (BIF), which features art and tourism exhibitions in mid-2003, announced the organizing committee in Semarang.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rallies urging end to Iraq war continue to heat up
Rallies urging end to Iraq war continue to heat up The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Star Party of Reform (PBR) failed on Wednesday to make good on its earlier boast that it would gather one million supporters in a rally against the U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Party chairman Zainuddin M.Z., a prominent Muslim cleric, led a few thousand supporters who turned up for the rally, which marked the new name of the party.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt imports 1m masks from China in anti-SARS drive
Govt imports 1m masks from China in anti-SARS drive Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the battle to contain the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) intensifying, the government will import at least one million surgical masks later this week, an official said. "We expect at least one million masks to arrive this week.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS causing paranoia among Jakartans
SARS causing paranoia among Jakartans Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A babysitter has just been temporarily laid off. Not because of incompetence, but because her boss has become overly cautious about the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). "I've just dismissed my son's babysitter temporarily. My husband and I think it will be safer if we take care our son ourselves during the SARS alert," said Yuniarti Kho, 27, a mother of a 19-month baby.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU, police discuss election security
KPU, police discuss election security JAKARTA: A delegation from the General Elections Commission (KPU) met National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar on Wednesday to discuss security arrangements for the 2004 elections. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti told reporters after the meeting at National Police Headquarters that the talks were focused on plans to secure and monitor the elections across the country.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police completes Rizieq's dossiers
Police completes Rizieq's dossiers JAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said Wednesday that police had completed the dossiers for Habieb Rizieq Shihab, the chairman of the radical Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). Rizieq was charged for instigating violence during a series of violent raids on nightclubs and entertainment centers across the city committed by the FPI members since 2001.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Brief
JP/14/Brief Indosat subscribers sharply rise JAKARTA: PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., or Indosat, said on Wednesday its wholly owned cellular unit PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia, or Satelindo, had 3.071 million subscribers last year, up 74 percent from 1.769 million in 2001. The sharp increase in subscriber numbers of Satelindo, Indonesia's second largest cellular company, boosted its operating revenue significantly last year.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border deal
Lift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border deal Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's three-month ban of sand exports from Riau to Singapore would remain in place until the two countries settled border issues, the government said on Wednesday. "We will maintain the ban ...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Bali: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bali: 10 x 4 lines Participants of PATA conference told to bring health passes 2. Governor: 22 x 2 lines PDI-P wants military man for North Sumatra governor 3. Pasir: 25 x 1 line Lift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border deal
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertina cautious about SEA Games prospects
Pertina cautious about SEA Games prospects Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the majority of national boxing hopefuls have been training for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) seems to be cautious about their medal prospects in Vietnam, who will be hosting the SEA Games. Boxing is one of the 26 sports Indonesia tentatively plans to compete in at the biennial sporting event this December.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta busway project infeasible
Jakarta busway project infeasible Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta is financially infeasible as it only serves 12.9 kilometers of road, a transportation expert says. Lloyd Wright of the Bogota-based Institute for Transportation and Development Policy said the first stage of a similar project in Bogota, whose territory smaller than Jakarta, covered 40 kilometers of roads.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tono's sentencing delayed
Tono's sentencing delayed JAKARTA: Prosecutors failed to demand a sentence for former East Timor Military commander Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman on Wednesday, saying they were unprepared. "We have yet to complete a demand," chief prosecutor Gabriel Simangungsong told the human rights court hearing, presided over by judge Andi Samsan Nganro. The court had given the prosecutors two weeks to prepare the demand. Andi adjourned the hearing until Monday.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU member tenders resignation
KPU member tenders resignation JAKARTA: General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mudji Sutrisno submitted on Wednesday his resignation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri. "I went to the State Secretariat this morning to submit my resignation. It was followed in the afternoon by a visit to the House of Representatives for the same purpose," he said. He said his reason for resigning was his unwillingness to give up his lecturing job.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogya, Brunei capital to join hands
Yogya, Brunei capital to join hands YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is to establish a sister city program with Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam, but no detailed agenda had been set up thus far, said Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian minister criticizes Indonesia and Thailand on rubber pact
Malaysian minister criticizes Indonesia and Thailand on rubber pact Dow Jones, Kuala Lumpur A Malaysian government official has criticized Indonesia and Thailand for saying they won't stick to a plan to reduce rubber production and exports, concluding that this will drag down rubber prices.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`GAM in material breach of peace agreement'
`GAM in material breach of peace agreement' The withdrawal of 100 international monitoring officers from remote areas in Aceh by the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) following violent attacks on its facilities is just one of the latest disheartening developments since the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed by the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 9 in Geneva. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to government negotiator Wiryono Sastrohandoyo on the issue.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Environment issues should be taught at schools: Experts
Environment issues should be taught at schools: Experts Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recent natural disasters should serve notice to the government of the need to teach environmental awareness in schools, a seminar concluded on Wednesday. "In our daily life we do so many activities recklessly.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor indicts Indonesian officers
E. Timor indicts Indonesian officers Agence France-Presse, Dili Prosecutors in East Timor said on Wednesday they have indicted 16 people including eight Indonesian army officers for crimes against humanity before and after the territory's bloody breakaway from Jakarta in 1999.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissal
PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissal Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri in her capacity as the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), signed a letter urging the dismissal of Tarmidi Suhardjo from his position as City Council deputy speaker.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New visa policy damaging, says tourist industry
New visa policy damaging, says tourist industry Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The president of a prominent tourist industry association criticized the government's new policy that abolished the 60-day visa-on-arrival granted to nationals from 48 foreign countries, saying the move would hurt the already struggling industry. "We are disappointed with the policy.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Participants of PATA meeting told to bring health passes
Participants of PATA meeting told to bring health passes Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Delegates to the annual Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) conference, to be held in Nusa Dua, Bali from April 13 to April 17, are expected to come with up to date health certificates explaining that they are free of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), said local chairman of PATA organizing committee.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
AJI sues police for allowing attack on `Tempo' office
AJI sues police for allowing attack on `Tempo' office The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has filed a lawsuit against police for allowing the Tempo newsmagazine office to be attacked and its journalists assaulted. The suit was filed in the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday. It named the National Police chief, the Jakarta Police chief, the Central Jakarta Police chief and the Menteng Police Subprecinct chief as defendants.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
INPC Bank short-lists two bidders
INPC Bank short-lists two bidders Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Inter-Pacific (INPC) has short-listed two consortia, namely Trimegah Securities and Chelsea Investments, as the bidders vying for a controlling stake in the bank. INPC president Nandi Hamaki said on Wednesday that Trimegah teamed up with PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika and PT Bank Artha Graha, while Chelsea investment was partnered with PT Citra Dana Asia.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Optimism for retail sales despite SARS
Optimism for retail sales despite SARS A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales in the country's retail industry this year would not be significantly affected by the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), industry experts said Monday. Richard Santosa of the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) told The Jakarta Post that sales had been largely been generated by middle- and low-income households.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates April 9 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates April 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,647.77 5,041.28 5,373.12 5,315.70 Brunei dollar 1 5,260.59 4,698.26 5,004.77 4,954.01 Canadian dollar 1 6,393.70 5,709.90 6,082.78 6,020.72 Swiss franc 1 6,777.25 5,709.90 6,447.67 6,381.76 Danish krone 1 1,356.63 1,211.07 1,290.65 1,277.00 Euro 1 10,073.71 8,991.03 9,583.83 9,480.46 Poundsterling 1 14,609.37...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`What is SARS? I've never heard of it'
`What is SARS? I've never heard of it' Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) can affect anyone, regardless of their nationality, gender, age or social status. But people on the street told The Jakarta Post they were not scared at all and even believed that SARS could only affect the rich. Suhadi, 59, is a street sweeper who lives in Tomang, West Jakarta, with his wife and three children: What is SARS? I have never heard of it. I have no idea about that kind of illness.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Money politics could play role in 2004 elections, says CETRO
Money politics could play role in 2004 elections, says CETRO Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (CETRO) warned on Wednesday that money politics could play a major role in the 2004 elections, with most political parties more concerned with the disbursement of funds than financial accountability.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh is on the boil again. The peace deal between the
Aceh is on the boil again. The peace deal between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed in Geneva has failed to stop or reduce the tension. The five-month- old peace agreement is apparently not worth the paper its written on. As usual, the Indonesian government has once again missed the opportunity of doing the right thing. Worse still, the Joint Security Committee (JSC) has failed to function properly as expected.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hardi recaptures the spirit of Soedjojono
Hardi recaptures the spirit of Soedjojono Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta For many, the name alone of Hardi may evoke a sense of discontent. For them, he is the troublemaker, the one who likes to go against the stream. For others, however, he is an artist who has taken a keen interest in life as it revolves or evolves for the less fortunate.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/14cap
JP/14/14cap Caption Reuters/Zainal Abidin UNSOLD PROPERTIES: A row of double-storey terraced houses under construction in Kuala Lumpur. The value of unsold Malaysian properties rose to 29 billion ringgit (US$7.6 billion) last year, from 27 billion ringgit in 2001, with residential properties, mainly two-storey terraced houses and condominiums, accounting for the largest chunk, Malaysian Second Finance Minister Jamaluddin Jarjis said.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wianta's Dream Land?: A show in blood
Wianta's Dream Land?: A show in blood Jean Couteau, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Wianta's exhibition at Gaya Fusion of Arts Gallery in Ubud, Bali, is at first glance a strange show indeed. One enters the place in total darkness, a torch in hand, hesitating, the walls black. Then, as the beam pierces the darkness, the elements of the show appear one by one.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pakuwon Jati lacks fund to repay bonds
Pakuwon Jati lacks fund to repay bonds Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Surabaya-based property company PT Pakuwon Jati has announced that it is short of money to repay its debts. It has only Rp 17 billion (US$1.9 million) to pay its first bonds maturing on June 28, 2003 and none for its second bonds maturing on Dec. 17, 2003. Company president Esron Siburian reported on Wednesday its financial situation to the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX).
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Jakarta busway project infeasible 2. PPD: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Bus operator strike makes small ripples 3. TARMIDI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissal 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 23 'What is SARS? I've never heard of it'
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts say country still needs the IMF
Experts say country still needs the IMF A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to oversee the country's economic reform program is still crucial to help maintain investor confidence in the economy, a seminar concluded on Wednesday. But participants of the seminar said the government had to modify the IMF's current role in such a way that the fund would no longer dictate every detail of the economic reform programs Indonesia needs to implement.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt suspends sending of TKIs overseas
Govt suspends sending of TKIs overseas Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it had suspended the dispatch of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) overseas amid the worldwide threat of a respiratory virus, holding back some 8,000 workers just as they were about to leave the country.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Elevate status of
Elevate status of Jakarta governor From Warta Kota I agree with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's plan to carry on the pursuit of the late first president Sukarno (Bung Karno), such as to make Medan Merdeka Utara a museum zone, restore the Gelora Bung Karno stadium as an international sports venue and rebuild banteng (bull) statues once erected in the national monument square. Bung Karno also had futuristic ideas.