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Mon, 30 Sep 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta PostEconomic recovery drives growth in most Asian markets Most Asian pharmaceutical markets have fully recovered from the economic crisis of 1997/1998, despite many suffering from the renewed economic downturn in 2001/2002.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to survive
Local pharmaceutical firms struggle hard to surviveRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta During the last five years, from the start of the economic crisis in 1997 until 2001, 25 local pharmaceutical manufacturers went bankrupt, leaving more than 12,500 employees jobless.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Korpri become a political party?
Korpri become a political party?From Media IndonesiaMeetings involving regional governing boards and the central board of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) a few days ago touched upon the necessity for this organization to set up a political party.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
1. SIM - 2x 17
1. SIM - 2x 17 City police plan to decentralize services 2. DPRD - 2x 25 Councillors welcome bill on direct gubernatorial election 3. Puring - 2x 18 Market rebuilt amid environmental concern 4. Speak - 1x 40 Tolerance is vital when taking the train
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
LNG deal with China
LNG deal with China The development of 14.4 trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves near Bintuni Bay on the northwestern part of Papua was secured after state oil company Pertamina signed in Jakarta last week a firm 25-year contract to supply China National Offshore Oil Corporation...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Sept. 30 tragedy still leaves many scars unhealed
Sept. 30 tragedy still leaves many scars unhealedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 37 years, the Sept. 30, 1965 coup blamed on the former Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) still remains a mystery and a source of suffering to those labeled as PKI and their descendants.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
A glimpse at Megawati's visit to Hungary
A glimpse at Megawati's visit to HungaryGyvrgy Busztina, Ambassador of Hungary, Jakarta In the course of her whirlwind tour following the Johannesburg Summit, President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived to the Hungarian capital on Sept. 8.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Caption
Caption1. Dr. Gerhard Fulda2. German EmbassyAmbassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Gerhard Fulda (right) launches the German Industry Scholarship Program 2002/2003.German EmbassyGerman Chancellor Gerhard Schroder met Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri during the Earth Summit in...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
1. Bagir: 8 x 4 lines
1. Bagir: 8 x 4 lines Court drafts penalties for professional misconducts 2. Bribery 20 x 2 linesLegislators demand probe into House bribe scandal3. Hutan: 36 x 1 lineGovernment to establish environmental court
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Disposing of ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia
Disposing of ulcers: Privatization in IndonesiaTodd Callahan, Senior Technical Advisor, PT Jasa Cita Across the street from the Bank Indonesia building, "Privatization equals poverty" used to be scrawled on a busy bus stop wall for all passersby to see.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Akbar, guilty but determined
Akbar, guilty but determinedFrom GatraOwing to his undue love of his position and party, House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who has been convicted of graft, firmly maintains the attitude that he is innocent. He feels he reserves the right to function as House speaker.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Singapore priority to 'neutralize terrorist network', not try accused
Singapore priority to 'neutralize terrorist network', not try accusedChris Foley, Agence France Presse, Singapore The Singapore government has defended not producing before court any of the 31 accused terrorists arrested since last December, saying to do so could stifle information when the...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Soldiers attack police station, four injured
Soldiers attack police station, four injuredApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan At least four people were injured, including two police officers, when dozens of Army soldiers attacked the Langkat Police station in Binjai regency, North Sumatra, on Sunday morning.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
NGOs to form security forum
NGOs to form security forum JAKARTA: Tangerang-based Association of Institutions for Social Empowerment (LPM) will establish a communication network on public order and security in 13 districts and 104 subdistricts of Tangerang as part of efforts to tackle increasing crime, said the Association's...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Terrorism bill could 'spark' rights abuses
Terrorism bill could 'spark' rights abusesMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts and human rights activists have warned of extensive human rights abuses and political suppression should a new bill on terrorism being drafted by the government be passed into law as it will give...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
International expo, conference on information
International expo, conference on information and communication technology opens today Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Today's opening in Jakarta of a tandem event for an international exhibition and conference on information and communication technology (ICT), called the Techno Pre-Eminence...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Asian Games opened in festive atmosphere
Asian Games opened in festive atmosphereNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea A festive atmosphere filled the Busan stadium as the Busan 2002 Asian Games was officially opened by South Korean President Kim Dae-jung on Sunday afternoon.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
SIA apologizes
SIA apologizes We refer to Panaia's letter Singapore Airlines (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 23).We have carried out an investigation into the loss of his sunglasses while traveling to New Jersey.We sincerely apologize that our ground handling agent at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport had failed to follow up...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
RI answers WB's call for institutional reform
RI answers WB's call for institutional reformBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank puts institution building at the heart of sustainable development in a report signaling the possibilities Indonesia's economic reform program presents for building better institutions, and the...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Improving faith in
Improving faith in public schools From Koran Tempo I would like to respond to the decree of East Jakarta mayor No. 62/2002 on the program to promote faith in and devoutness to God and the fostering of Akhlaqul Karimah (good conduct) in public schools, particularly with respect to the compulsory...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
JP/4/Scene
JP/4/Scene'Special hospital unnecessary' JAKARTA: The government's initiative to build a labor hospital under state-owned PT Jamsostek labor insurance company has sparked tough opposition from legislative and university circles for going beyond its remit.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Government to establish environmental court
Government to establish environmental courtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is recruiting and training a dozen judges and prosecutors to allow them to handle environmental cases, including illegal logging, says State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Can organic agriculture help farmers?
Can organic agriculture help farmers?C. Any Sulistyowati , Institute of Development Studies and Technological Assistance, Bandung, anyapd@lead.or.id In the last few decades, organic agriculture has emerged as one of the initiatives to address the crisis of modern agriculture.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Garut rivers run foul with waste
Garut rivers run foul with wasteMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Garut, West Java Toxic waste pollution in Garut, West Java, has reached alarming proportions but the local administration is powerless to take tough legal action against the perpetrators.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
checked by Rich
checked by Rich Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta More people turning to traditional medicine While many rely heavily on modern medicines for many reasons, the number of people consuming alternative drugs, including the traditional herbal-based medicines, continues to rise in line with the...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
* Headlines: President to install 20 ambassadors2
* Headlines: President to install 20 ambassadors2 * National: Penalties for professional misconduct drafted4 * Archipelago: 19 soldiers questioned over Freeport ambush5 * Opinion: Can organic agriculture help farmers? 7 * City: City police plan to decentralize services8 * World: Blair says Saddam...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
BP eyes Java market for Tangguh LNG
BP eyes Java market for Tangguh LNGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After securing the Fujian supply contract, Anglo-American energy firm BP Plc is eyeing other markets outside China, including Java, to sell the liquefied natural gas (LNG) it plans to produce at the Tangguh LNG plant in Papua.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Legislators demand probe into House bribe scandal
Legislators demand probe into House bribe scandalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians are calling for police to investigate bribery allegations rocking the House of Representatives and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in connection with the planned sale of Bank Niaga.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
19 soldiers questioned over deadly Freeport ambush
19 soldiers questioned over deadly Freeport ambushThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papua Police are questioning 20 witnesses, mostly military personnel, over a deadly ambush against employees of giant gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia.Papua Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comm.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Market rebuilt amid environmental concern
Market rebuilt amid environmental concernLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most vendors at the Taman Puring flea market in South Jakarta whose kiosks and merchandise were razed by fire three months ago can not afford the new outlets that are being developed in the site.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
APP move closer to restructuring
APP move closer to restructuringDow Jones JakartaAsia Pulp & Paper (APP) moves closer to restructuring its US$13.9 billion borrowing Saturday through an outline agreement with a group of creditors, but the deal fell short of a full debt workout.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE : Germany -- OCT 1
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE : Germany -- OCT 1 Industry Scholarship Program 2002/2003 launched The German Industry Scholarship Program (GIS), started under the auspices of the German Ambassador in 2001, has proven to be a great success.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Lack of support for Monas rally shows public apathy towards problems
Lack of support for Monas rally shows public apathy towards problemsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The call went out to protest the fence that is being erected around the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta, but only 1,000 people answered on Sunday, far short of the...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Indonesians chalk up first victories in Asiad
Indonesians chalk up first victories in AsiadNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesia's men's beach volleyball pairings chalked up their first victories in their respective groups on Sunday morning, hours before South Korean President Kim Dae-jung officially opened the...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Youth get a taste of Asiad
Youth get a taste of Asiad BUSAN, South Korea: While the best athletes from all over Asia are here for the 2002 Busan Asian Games, Asian youth also are getting the opportunity to share in the experience by mingling with their peers from other countries at the Asian Games Youth Camp.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Court drafts penalty for professional misconduct
Court drafts penalty for professional misconductAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Supreme Court has implemented a code of conduct for judges and justices in an endeavor to help repair the corrupt judicial system and regain public trust.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
President to install 20 ambassadors, Japan, UN posts remain empty
President to install 20 ambassadors, Japan, UN posts remain emptyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to inaugurate on Monday 20 new Indonesian ambassadors to fill positions among the currently empty 37 ambassadorial posts.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
JP/5/Across
JP/5/AcrossRemote villages inaccessible PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Katingan regent Duwel Rawing said on Saturday that 71 of 145 villages in the regency remained isolated and could not be accessed by land transportation.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Tolerance is vital when taking the train
Tolerance is vital when taking the train Economic and speed considerations are two of the main factors motivating most commuters in Greater Jakarta to continue riding trains, despite uncomfortable and unsafe conditions.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Datang Telecom displays latest products
Datang Telecom displays latest products Datang Telecom Technology Co. Ltd. (DTT), a large-scale high- tech enterprise from China, has sent an exhibition team to the Techno Pre-Eminence -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002 with a mission of grabbing a share of Indonesia's telecommunications market.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Jais falls deeply in love with the arts
Jais falls deeply in love with the artsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Once, she was relatively unknown in the art world. No one in either the local and or global art circle would have noticed her shuttling from gallery to gallery, let alone at prestigious auction houses.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Russian teenager Kuznetsova wins Wismilak 2002
Russian teenager Kuznetsova wins Wismilak 2002Pariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Nusa Dua, Bali Unseeded Russian teenager Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Spanish veteran Conchita Martinez 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 in the final of the Wismilak 2002 Tennis Tournament here on Sunday.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Police submit dossiers of McCulloch, Sadler today
Police submit dossiers of McCulloch, Sadler todayNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The dossiers of British academic Lesley McCulloch and American nurse Joy Lee Sadler will be submitted to the Banda Aceh district prosecution office on Monday, one of their lawyers has said.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Datang Telecom displays latest series
Datang Telecom displays latest series of optical tranmission equipment Datang Telecom Technology Co. Ltd. (DTT), a large-scale high- tech enterprise from China, has sent an exhibition team to the Techno Pre-Eminence -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002 with a mission of grabbing a share of Indonesia's...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
New medal presentation order
New medal presentation order BUSAN, South Korea: The Busan Asian Games Organizing Committee (BAGOC) has decided to use a reverse order for the medal presentation ceremonies, while adopting other "unique features previously unseen in the Olympics or Asian Games".
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Foreign investors' flight
Foreign investors' flightFrom Media IndonesiaLabor movements constitute the main reason why foreign investors are leaving Indonesia, according to a Media Indonesia editorial, Aug. 28, 2002. Is this view correct?First, a survey of productivity has indicated that when Indonesian workers' productivity...
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
A leader to unite
A leader to unite the nation neededFrom Rakyat Merdeka A responsible political party leader is one who highly values his constituents and cadres and one who regrets losing any of them as he regards them like his own eyes that he always protects and cherishes.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Two men killed in attacks
Two men killed in attacks JAKARTA: A man died in the hospital on Saturday night after being attacked by a group of youths in Cakung, East Jakarta.Earlier on the same day, another man was mobbed to death after attempting to steal a motorcycle from a repair shop on Jl.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
China, Philippines vow consultations on South China Sea
China, Philippines vow consultations on South China SeaAgencies, Manila Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian and his Philippine counterpart Angelo Reyes vowed on Sunday vowed to use "peaceful consultations and negotiations" in dealing with territorial conflicts in the South China Sea.
Mon, 30 Sep 2002
Councillors welcome bill on direct gubernatorial election
Councillors welcome bill on direct gubernatorial electionAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors welcomed Saturday the recently proposed bill by the House of Representatives (DPR) which will revise Law No.