Archive: 2 June 2003
67 articles found
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM urged to return to RI
GAM urged to return to RI From Koran Tempo Relatively wide support for the military operation in Aceh reflects the public's loss of sympathy for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an organization perpetrating torture, destruction and terror and masterminding all savage acts towards the Acehnese. Now that a military operation is under way in Aceh, casualties are unavoidable.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mysterious telephone bill
Mysterious telephone bill From Kompas I am a Depok resident and have two fixed telephone lines from Telkom. I usually pay my bills on time and use my telephones as efficiently as possible. Last month, however, there was a big jump in the amount on the bills. The printout showed that these numbers were used several times to contact a TV quiz telephone number and the expensive Japati. While waiting for my claim to be settled, the telephone numbers could be used to receive incoming calls only.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI deplores GAM flag raising in E. Timor
RI deplores GAM flag raising in E. Timor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military in West Timor strongly deplored the East Timor government's inaction over the recent raising of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM) flag in Dili, saying it could affect the two countries' bilateral ties. The GAM flag was raised in Dili, the capital of East Timor, when the East Timorese people celebrated the small country's first anniversary on May 20. West Timor military district chief Col.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
APEC to endorse plan on reviving tourism
APEC to endorse plan on reviving tourism Vijay Joshi, Associated Press, Khon Kaen, Thailand Trade ministers of Asia-Pacific countries meet this week to sign off on an emergency plan to revive the region's tourism industry and other businesses that have been hard hit by the outbreak of SARS. Ministers from the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will also discuss ways to pay for increased security in shipping and air travel because of terrorism fears.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Scared to travel? Try videoconferencing
Scared to travel? Try videoconferencing Vishnu Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com With terrorism and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in the headlines, business travel is no longer an option for many corporations. Yet, meeting face-to-face is vital to begin and maintain business relationships. It's not so much as hearing the voices but seeing the body language. The smallest movements by a person can speak volumes to the tutored eye. So why not videoconferencing?
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Troops questioned over violence
Troops questioned over violence The Jakarta Post, Tiarma Siboro, Lhokseumawe The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it is investigating four soldiers in relation to the killing of a civilian in Aceh. The TNI also said the 144th Infantry Battalion, to which the soldiers were posted, was being withdrawn from the war-torn province following the incident, in which another three Lawang villagers from Bireuen regency were injured last Tuesday. Aceh Military Command spokesman Lt. Col.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday
JAKARTA: The City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to reject a proposal to demolish the Candra Naya building, stressing that it was the city administration's responsibility to protect the city's cultural heritage. "Such a building is protected by law, therefore if the city administration allows its demolition we will take legal action," said Audi Tambunan, a member of the council's Commission E for public welfare.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Private sector tapped for busway system
Private sector tapped for busway system Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has invited private companies to take part in procuring buses to be operated on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), or busway system, scheduled to begin services later this year from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war -- Page 3
Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war -- Page 3 * Military should not dominate operations -- Page 3 * Police nationwide on alert for GAM members fleeing Aceh -- Page 3 * Megawati fails to show mother's touch with Aceh -- Page 6
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam asked to eliminate gambling
Batam asked to eliminate gambling BATAM, Riau: Local Muslim preachers strongly urged the Batam municipal administration to close down all gambling and prostitution houses that have been allowed to grow unchecked. Chairman of the association of Young Muslim Preachers, Iskandar Zulkarnaen, said his association has delivered its protest note to the municipal administration to take actions against all gambling activities and prostitution on the island.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four Seasons Resorts Bali
Four Seasons Resorts Bali TROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard. FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative plates from fragments of ceramic tiles. Many small firms are sometime inventive and creative but lack the financing to expand their business.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island
Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads. Many perhaps, are unfamiliar with this island which, together with the nearby Batam island, has become a major tourist destination after Bali. Located right in Singapore's backyard, this island has become an important destination for the city state's residents.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proton changes rules of the game ahead of AFTA
Proton changes rules of the game ahead of AFTA Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur National carmaker Proton is gearing up for greater foreign competition as motoring-crazy Malaysia prepares to slash tariffs on car imports by 2005 under a regional free trade area.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Korean investors reluctant to enter RI'
`Korean investors reluctant to enter RI' Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean investors remain reluctant to commit significant amounts of new money to Indonesia due to lingering problems that make the investment climate here unfavorable, according to an expert.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina told to pay taxes or risk Balongan closure
Pertamina told to pay taxes or risk Balongan closure Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java The local administration in Indramayu, West Java, said on Saturday that it sent Pertamina a final warning about its giant processing subsidiary in Balongan evading taxes, adding that the refinery could be shut down if the warnings were ignored. Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hotel workers demand severance pay
Hotel workers demand severance pay SURABAYA: More than 160 dismissed employees of a hotel in Surabaya, capital of East Java, staged a demonstration, demanding the hotel management fulfill its promise to pay a total of Rp 3.6 billion (US$423,500) in severance pay. The workers threatened to occupy the hotel if the management failed to meet the deadline both sides set of May 31. Both workers and the management agreed to provide the severance pay in a negotiation on Feb.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. BUSH 2 X 24
2. BUSH 2 X 24 Bush urges free trade, pushes biotech products 3.euro Surging euro may force ECB to cut rates 4. Proton 2 x 20 Proton sets to slash tariffs ahead of AFTA
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati fails to show mother's touch with Aceh
Megawati fails to show mother's touch with Aceh Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The President would hopefully have been greatly moved if she watched the film Some Mother's Son, broadcast by Indosiar TV station last Tuesday night.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council supports Candra Naya
Council supports Candra Naya JAKARTA: The City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to reject a proposal to demolish the Candra Naya building, stressing that it was the city administration's responsibility to protect the city's cultural heritage. "Such a building is protected by law, therefore if the city administration allows its demolition we will take legal action," said Audi Tambunan, a member of the council's Commission E for public welfare.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday
JAKARTA: The City Council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to reject a proposal to demolish the Candra Naya building, stressing that it was the city administration's responsibility to protect the city's cultural heritage. "Such a building is protected by law, therefore if the city administration allows its demolition we will take legal action," said Audi Tambunan, a member of the council's Commission E for public welfare.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina warned over reports of evading taxes
Pertamina warned over reports of evading taxes Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Indramayu, West Java The local administration in Indramayu, West Java, said on Saturday that it sent Pertamina a final warning about its giant processing subsidiary in Balongan evading taxes, adding that the factory would be shut down if the warnings were ignored. Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Establishing synergy between SMEs and banks
Establishing synergy between SMEs and banks Pramukti Surjaudaja Contributor Jakarta Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are very important for any country, but they are particularly important for developing countries because they make a great contribution to a country's economic development by creating employment opportunities, playing an intermediary role and supporting major industries and companies. They also provide flexibility and room for innovation in a country's economic system.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked by Rich
checked by Rich Investing in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950, Sweden being one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent Republic of Indonesia in late 1949.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police nationwide on alert for GAM members fleeing Aceh
Police nationwide on alert for GAM members fleeing Aceh A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police nationwide are on full alert for fleeing members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who may attempt to take refuge in other provinces. In Jakarta, the police stepped up surveillance on Saturday of about 20 locations in Greater Jakarta where GAM members might take refuge, city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said. He said the locations were in Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor and Depok.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor cases will always haunt RI: Activist
East Timor cases will always haunt RI: Activist Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure for the establishment of an international tribunal to try Indonesian Military personnel accused of gross human rights violations in East Timor will never end following the poor result of a series of trials by the country's ad hoc human rights tribunal, an activist says.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saving trees and animals
Saving trees and animals A really great editorial in The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, May 27, under the title Paradise lost?. It certainly beats all that hype we've been having recently about Inul. If even half as much attention was paid to saving the trees and animals we may make a difference. Though, judging from the next day's news item, Only 10 rhinos left in Sumatra, we had better sit up and pay attention rather promptly.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh. We have also declared that there is no Swedish or international support for Acehnese independence and that the only realistic solution is a negotiated solution based on the same principles as last year's cease-fire agreement.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to tender nine new oil, gas fields
Government to tender nine new oil, gas fields Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was planning to offer nine new oil and gas field concessions to investors in October this year, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said Sunday. Ministry oil and gas director general Iin Arifin Tachyan said the fields were located in Papua, East Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, Natuna Island and offshore Java.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives go-ahead to Maluku legislature to elect new governor
Govt gives go-ahead to Maluku legislature to elect new governor Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku After receiving a green light from the central government, the Maluku Legislative Council will be making preliminary preparations to hold a gubernatorial election after a delay of nine months.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina warned over reports of evading taxes
Pertamina warned over reports of evading taxes Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Indramayu, West Java The local administration in Indramayu, West Java, said on Saturday that it sent Pertamina a final warning about its giant processing subsidiary in Balongan evading taxes, adding that the factory would be shut down if the warnings were ignored. Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspects named in Kontras attack
Suspects named in Kontras attack A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three suspects have been named in the attack on the office of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said over the weekend. The three suspects, members of nationalistic and pro-military youth group Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM), were charged after police questioned 15 witnesses and collected sufficient evidence, said Prasetyo.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Private sector tapped for busway 2. KONTRAS: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Suspects named in Kontras attack Three Kontras suspects named 3. GEDUNG: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Building design contest opens 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 'It's hard to quit smoking'
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to investigate right abuses in Papua
Govt asked to investigate right abuses in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Leaders of religious groups in Papua have called for an independent investigation into alleged human rights abuses by the military in Wamena in the hunt for the perpetrators of an arms robbery at the local military compound in April.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia mulls options against Swedish govt
Indonesia mulls options against Swedish govt Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is considering options to downgrade ties with Sweden over the latter's refusal to take action against Aceh rebel leaders who have claimed Swedish citizenship amid pressure to severe diplomatic ties altogether. The ministry of foreign affairs drafted the options in a meeting at the residence of foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda on Sunday, said ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Finished
Finished Problems and challenge in providing small credits Mohamad Nazirwan Contributor Jakarta Discussing the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is always interesting and often invites heated debate involving economists, politicians and policy makers. The reason behind the phenomenon is that MSMEs are regarded as the backbone of the economy in many developing countries, including Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Strong earthquake shakes Palu
Strong earthquake shakes Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale shook the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu on Saturday but there were no reports of casualties, officials and police said. The temblor struck at 10.41 a.m. local time with its epicenter 61 kilometers off the northeast coast of the city, said a member of staff at the local office of the Meteorological and Geophysics Agency (BMG).
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dialog sought for BLBI asset recovery: Economist
Dialog sought for BLBI asset recovery: Economist M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) must work together to resolve the protracted dispute on who should cover the huge financial losses resulting from bailing out banks in the past, an economist said.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Finished
Finished Problems and challenge in providing small credits Mohamad Nazirwan Contributor Jakarta Discussing the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is always interesting and often invites heated debate involving economists, politicians and policy makers. The reason behind the phenomenon is that MSMEs are regarded as the backbone of the economy in many developing countries, including Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
First-quarter export confidence index down
First-quarter export confidence index down The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's export confidence index in the first quarter of 2003 took a nosedive to -3.0 from 10.0 in the fourth quarter of 2002, as many companies missed their revenue targets, a survey reported.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. RIGHTS: 1 x 50
1. RIGHTS: 1 x 50 East Timor cases will always haunt RI: Activist 2. MYANMAR: 2 x 30 Myanmar's democracy hopes evaporate with Suu Kyi arrest 3. TERROR: 2 x 26 ASEAN political inertia hampers antiterror drive 4.5. ODD: 1 x 30 Police thwart nudist picnic 5. ODD Operation Dumbo lift
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rini to regulate rice imports
Rini to regulate rice imports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S. Soewandi is planning to regulate rice imports in a bid to avoid a domestic oversupply amid the current harvest season. Under the plan, rice imports can only enter the country through designated seaports. Rini disclosed the plan during a hearing session with the House of Representatives Commission V on industry and trade affairs late last week.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS: Govt to remain on alert
SARS: Govt to remain on alert Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would keep an eye on efforts to contain Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), although there have been no new probable cases over the past month, an official said. "It is still too early to declare the country SARS-free, although the last probable case was announced on April 21, more than a month ago.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dialog sought for BLBI asset recovery: Economist
Dialog sought for BLBI asset recovery: Economist M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) must work together to resolve the protracted dispute on who should cover the huge financial losses resulting from bailing out banks in the past, an economist said.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war
Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We must not close our eyes to the fact that child soldiers are both victims and perpetrators. They sometimes carry out the most barbaric acts of violence. But no matter what the child is guilty of, the main responsibility lies with us, the adults. There is simply no excuse, no acceptable argument for arming children.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corruption case at PT Jamsostek
Corruption case at PT Jamsostek From Media Indonesia It was reported some time ago in the print and electronic media that the president director of PT Jamsostek, Ahmad Djunaidi, and the company's directors of investment and finance were suspects in an alleged corruption case worth over Rp 23 billion in this particular company. This case was concerned with the payment of compensation for land in Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, now the site of Menara Jamsostek building.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education bill debate may be prolonged
Education bill debate may be prolonged Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and the government will likely need more time to bridge their differences over three points in the national education bill. Lawmakers are scheduled to meet on Monday to seek a compromise on the three controversial points: the wording of the bill's introduction, the function and role of the national education system, and religious instruction in the schools.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military should not dominate operations
Military should not dominate operations Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders demanded on Saturday that the government avoid civilian fatalities in its war against the separatists in Aceh and boost humanitarian activities in the troubled province. They emphasized that the main purpose of the integrated operations was "winning the hearts and minds of the Acehnese", and not a military takeover. "The military operation should be used to force the rebels to surrender.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: E. Timor cases will always haunt RI: Activist2
* Headlines: E. Timor cases will always haunt RI: Activist2 * National: Samudra may shed light on role in bombings 4 * Archipelago: Govt asked to probe right abuses in Papua5 * Opinion: 'TVRI' needs overhaul, not facelift7 * City: Private sector tapped for busway system8 * Sports: Kenny Perry stays on track at Memorial9 * World: U.S., Russia press N. Korea on nukes11 * Business: APEC to endorse plan on reviving tourism 16 * Features: France's Mauresmo embraces her stardom 20
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to meet donors at CGI mid-term meeting
Government to meet donors at CGI mid-term meeting Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will meet on Monday with representatives of the country's traditional donors here at a mid-term Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) meeting to discuss the progress it has made on various economic reforms.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stocks to continue rally, rupiah may weaken slightly
Jakarta stocks to continue rally, rupiah may weaken slightly Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta composite stock index is expected to continue its rising trend this week albeit at a slower pace, while the rupiah may weaken against the U.S. dollar on a technical correction. PT Mandiri Sekuritas stock analyst Zulfikar said that positive corporate news would continue to push prices higher.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batavia Portico replica planned
Batavia Portico replica planned JAKARTA: A replica of a 17th century gate, the Batavia Portico, will be constructed at the entrance of the Fish Market in West Jakarta, near the Museum Bahari, a city official said on Sunday. Candrian Atahyat, head of the supervisory department at the Culture and Museum Agency, said his agency would discuss the plan with shop owners whose stores occupy the proposed location for the portico.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN political inertia hampers antiterror drive
ASEAN political inertia hampers antiterror drive Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore ASEAN's cumbersome way of reaching decisions by consensus and policy of non-interference in internal affairs is hampering regional efforts to combat terrorism, security analysts said here on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rachma, Amien visit Sukarno's grave
Rachma, Amien visit Sukarno's grave JAKARTA: National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais and Pioneer Party chairwoman Rachmawati Soekarnoputri celebrated Pancasila Day on Sunday with a joint visit to the grave of her father and founding president Sukarno in the East Java town of Blitar. The two have previously met several times, which may indicate a possible coalition between the two parties for the 2004 elections.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra may shed light on foreign role in bombings
Samudra may shed light on foreign role in bombings The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first hearing of the alleged brain behind the Bali bombings, Abdul Azis, alias Imam Samudra, is set to start on Monday, in a trial that might address lingering questions over the role of foreigners behind the worst terrorist attack in Indonesia.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Building design contest opens
Building design contest opens Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The building is in rough shape, many of its windows, doors, railings and tiles are gone. Located in Mentang, it stands in stark contrast to many fine buildings in this posh area in Central Jakarta. But Adolf Heuken SJ, a historian who lives in the neighborhood, understands how valuable it is.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Wamena: 10 x 4 lines Govt asked to probe right abuses in Papua 2. Tax: 20 x 2 lines Pertamina told to pay taxes or risk Balongan closure 3. Ambon: 24 x 2 lines Govt gives go-ahead to Maluku legislature to elect new governor
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Majority of RI population are active smokers: Expert
Majority of RI population are active smokers: Expert Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 70 percent of Indonesia's population of 215 million people are active smokers, a cardiologist says. Adnil Basha, a cardiologist working with the National Cardiovascular Center at Harapan Kita Hospital, said on Saturday that smoking in Indonesia doubled from the 1970s through the 1990s, making it the fourth largest cigarette consumer after the United States, China and Japan.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked
checked NEW FORD RANGER LAUNCH FOR FLEET CUSTOMERS: President Director of PT Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove (left), and Fleet Director Yedi Sondy officially launched the New Ford Ranger for fleet customers on Friday, May 23, 2003. The New Ford Ranger comes with refreshed exterior styling and the model range has been expanded to eight models, including three body styles in both 4x2- and 4x4-wheel drive versions.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`TVRI' needs overhaul, not just a face-lift
`TVRI' needs overhaul, not just a face-lift Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapsot.com State-owned television company TVRI is in the news again, but this time not in a positive light. Recent media reports say that TVRI, especially its branches in several provinces, are facing serious financial problems, and that some have even gone off air.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Establishing synergy between SMEs and banks
Establishing synergy between SMEs and banks Pramukti Surjaudaja Contributor Jakarta Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are very important for any country, but they are particularly important for developing countries because they make a great contribution to a country's economic development by creating employment opportunities, playing an intermediary role and supporting major industries and companies. They also provide flexibility and room for innovation in a country's economic system.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital. For Jakarta residents, there are several excellent options for weekends and holidays: mountain resorts, beach side hotels and island retreats. If you want to spend your holiday at a nearby mountain resort, a villa in Puncak is serene.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CHILDREN: 1 x 50
1. CHILDREN: 1 x 50 Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war 2. ANTIWAR: 1 x 40 Military should not dominate operations 3. POLICE: 2 x 30 Police nationwide on alert for GAM members fleeing Aceh
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investors restless over slow pace of reforms in RP
Investors restless over slow pace of reforms in RP P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Foreigner investors in the Philippines are becoming increasingly restless over the slow pace of reforms urgently needed to improve the country's difficult business climate and check eroding competitiveness.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old building asked to be restored
Old building asked to be restored JAKARTA: The City Council has demanded that the original ornaments of a heritage building in Menteng be located and reinstalled during the building's renovation. The building, which was purchased by the city administration for Rp 28 billion (approximately US$3.37 million), is a former immigration office. It is located at Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1 in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bireuen: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fadjar handed
Bireuen: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fadjar handed over more than 300 books to schools in the regency. In Bireuen alone, 126 out of total 232 elementary school buildings, nine of 38 junior high school buildings and two of 14 senior high school buildings have been burned down. Aceh Besar: First Lt.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yik Dua Artikel --- dengan dua heading yang sama besar
Yik Dua Artikel --- dengan dua heading yang sama besar Message From Secretary of Foreign Affairs Blas F. Ople When, before dusk of June 12, 1898, one-hundred and five years ago, General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed to the world the Independence of the Philippines, he declared the realization of a cherished aspiration. A free and independent nation had been the dream of our people, inspiring them to rise in numerous revolts to overthrow a foreign colonizer.
Mon, 02 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Power-supply disruptions
Power-supply disruptions Energy analysts and state-owned electricity company PLN itself warned as early as 2000 of a looming power-supply disruption in Java and Bali due to the absence of additional power infrastructure since the 1997 financial crisis and the significant increase in demand for power as the economy began to recover. However, no one expected that parts of East Java would suffer blackouts as early as last week.