Archive: 6 June 2002
75 articles found
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI must address labor problems: Badawi 2
* Headlines: RI must address labor problems: Badawi 2 * City:'Tommy funded rallies against Gus Dur'3 * National: Matori vows to continue military reform 4 * Archipelago: Road block causes food shortage in Aceh 5 * Opinion:Investing in public goods 6 * World: Suicide car bomb kills 16 in Israel8 * Sports:Capriati, Williams to French Open semis12 * Business:LTO to collect taxes from big groups15 * Features: Contemporary music gives Tony name 20
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'SCTV' to help court with videoconference
'SCTV' to help court with videoconference The South Jakarta District Court will likely become the first court in the country to use videoconferencing technology with its use mooted in the ongoing corruption trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan. Presiding Judge Lalu Mariyun said Wednesday that the SCTV private television station had offered the court technology to hear the testimony of former president B.J. Habibie live from his home in Germany.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council threatens to expel Al Rasyid
Council threatens to expel Al Rasyid Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Legislative Council threatened on Wednesday to replace Governor Harun Al Rasyid if he confirms his candidacy for the Jakarta governorship. "This is an insult, because he intends to leave before completing his tenure," the chairman of the council's Commission A for legal and administrative affairs, H.M.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs reject UN meeting results
NGOs reject UN meeting results Tantri Yuliandini and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali More than 500 non-governmental organization (NGO) activists took the opportunity of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's arrival in Bali on Wednesday to launch a demonstration denouncing the results of the UN meeting on sustainable development here.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vegetable plantation threatens city
Vegetable plantation threatens city BOGOR: The plan of a private company to turn a former tea plantation in South Cisarua into a vegetable plantation could endanger the city because the area, covering 300 hectares of land in the Puncak mountainous resort, would not be able to function as a water catchment area to protect Jakarta from floods.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Karaha wins at HK, S'pore courts
Karaha wins at HK, S'pore courts Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Independent power firm Karaha Bodas Co. LLC. (KBC) said on Wednesday it had won important rulings from two Asian courts affirming a US$261 million award against state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, as reported by AFP. However, Pertamina finance director Ainun Naim said the ruling was not yet final as the courts had yet to hear Pertamina's statement. "It's a one-sided version.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Order and
New Order and reform era From Bisnis Indonesia The reform drive has been going on for four years. Four years has also elapsed since former president Soeharto declared his resignation from office. At the time, the name of Soeharto was heavily criticized but now it has started to be nostalgically remembered again and even praised.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Urban development, good governance
Urban development, good governance Joris van Etten and Florian Steinberg, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, Jakarta Regional Office, Ihsjro@pacific.net.id Currently over 6,000 participants from 189 countries are gathering in Bali to review the implementation of agreements made ten years ago during the Sustainable Development Conference in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most important documents agreed upon at that time was the Local Agenda 21.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Development dilemma haunts developing countries: UN
Development dilemma haunts developing countries: UN A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Sustainable development still poses problems for developing countries, including India, China and Indonesia, despite high economic growth and improvements in social development in these three prominent developing countries, a report has found.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher on Telkom rebounds
Shares end higher on Telkom rebounds Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher Wednesday on rebounds in Telekomunikasi Indonesia and Indonesian Satellite Corp., dealers said. The JSX Composite index ended up 0.3 percent, or 1.530 points, at 520.465. Gainers led decliners 67 to 53 with 75 stocks unchanged. Volume was light at 421 million shares valued at Rp 418 billion rupiah (US$46.9 million). Dealers said the market recovered after two days of profit- taking.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
No more 'business as usual', says Dorodjatun
No more 'business as usual', says Dorodjatun The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti called on businesses on Tuesday to leave their "business as usual" practices and move toward more responsible methods benefiting society and the environment.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local key to sustainable development
Local key to sustainable development Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The ones who know the best about what is good for the people are the people themselves. The ones who know the best about the environment are the people who have lived on the land for millions of years, according to Princess Basma bin Talal of Jordan.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega calls on nations to build the world anew
Mega calls on nations to build the world anew The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged on Wednesday ministers of various nations to build the world anew, as they gathered in Bali to decide the direction that world development would take in the next decade.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Dewaruci' set to make waves
'Dewaruci' set to make waves SURABAYA: After months in repair, the training ship KRI Dewaruci is set to return to the sea for a round-the-globe journey with a crew of Navy Academy cadets. Spokesman for the Navy's Eastern Fleet Lt. Col. Giri Suroso Trilaksono told Antara on Wednesday that the German-made ship had undergone a total repair at the state ship company PT PAL here. The overhaul reportedly cost US$16 million.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents protest subdistrict chief
Residents protest subdistrict chief TANGERANG: Dozens of residents of Cipondoh subdistrict rallied at the municipal administration office on Wednesday to protest the new subdistrict chief. "We want former subdistrict chief Asmawi back, because all of the residents were very happy with his programs," said Madari, one of the residents.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Court to confiscate Hotel Mulia for failure to pay Rp 15b fine
Court to confiscate Hotel Mulia for failure to pay Rp 15b fine Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hotel Mulia Senayan has no other choice but to pay its Rp 15 billion debt to the city administration next week, otherwise the Central Jakarta District Court will seize it and sell it at auction. The hotel, located on Jl. Asia Afrika, Central Jakarta, will be seized by the court, as stated in its decision dated May 31.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expert: Corruption hurts sustainable development
Expert: Corruption hurts sustainable development A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Comprehensive measures must be taken to combat corruption as it significantly contributes to damaging the environment, an expert said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices fall on unexpected U.S. crude build
Oil prices fall on unexpected U.S. crude build Reuters, London Oil prices fell on Wednesday after weekly data showed an unexpectedly large rise in U.S. crude stocks. Benchmark Brent crude was 31 cents weaker at $24.14 by 1035 GMT (5.35 p.m. Jakarta time), while U.S. light crude futures shed 50 cents to $24.83 a barrel in out of hours trade. Late on Tuesday, the American Petroleum Institute (API) reported that U.S.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police seek to end tension between locals, pulp plant
Police seek to end tension between locals, pulp plant Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Police chief Insp. Gen. Ansyaad Mbai met with leaders of the Batak-Toba Forum (Parbato) on Wednesday to diffuse tension that built after the central government decided to allow pulp and paper company PT Inti Indorayon Utama to resume operations. Head of North Sumatra Police Public Affairs Office Sr. Com. P.H.H.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council threatens to expel Al Rasyid
Council threatens to expel Al Rasyid Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Legislative Council threatened on Wednesday to replace Governor Harun Al Rasyid if he confirms his candidacy for the Jakarta governorship. "This is an insult, because he intends to leave before completing his tenure," the chairman of the council's Commission A for legal and administrative affairs, H.M.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Children to have legal protection
Children to have legal protection Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian children will soon have legal protection to save them from all forms of physical abuse, exploitation, persecution and illiteracy thanks to the bill on children's' protection being deliberated by the House of Representatives, claims a minister.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
India, Pakistan still safe for RI citizens
India, Pakistan still safe for RI citizens Annastashya Emmanuelle and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike some other countries, Indonesia has yet to advise its nationals to leave India and Pakistan, but is closely monitoring the situation there, an official said on Wednesday. "We have yet to issue an order to leave the area," Marty Natalegawa, the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Environmentalists receive prestigious Kalpataru awards
Environmentalists receive prestigious Kalpataru awards I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri presented on Wednesday prestigious Kalpataru environmental awards to distinguished persons and organizations for their immense contributions to the preservation of the environment. In a modest ceremony at the Wiswa Sabha building at the Bali gubernatorial offices in Denpasar on Wednesday, the President thanked the Kalpataru winners for their services.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: Deutsche Deutsche Bank DREAM TEAM: Executives of Deutsche Bank AG (from left to right) Martin Loat, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific; Loh Boon Chye, Head, Global Markets Asia; Suresh L. Narang, Chief Country Officer, Indonesia; Hubert Neiss, Chairman, Asia; Jonathan Paul, Chairman, Global Markets Asia Pacific; and Michael Spencer, Chief Economist, Asia. Neiss was one of the speakers at the Indonesian Debt Conference held by the bank at J.W.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Australia to assess tuna fishing
Indonesia and Australia to assess tuna fishing The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia and Australia agreed on Wednesday on a joint project that would improve the management of Indonesia's tuna fisheries with a view to more sustainable fishing of Indian Ocean tuna. Signing the agreement were Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Rokhmin Dahuri, and the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Richard Smith, a press release from the Australian Embassy said.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poultry disease wipes out 2.8 million chickens
Poultry disease wipes out 2.8 million chickens Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung The outbreak of a highly contagious poultry virus that swept through West Java's two major chicken suppliers have killed 2.8 million young chickens in the first quarter of this year, an official at the West Java husbandry agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Recovery is getting clearer
Recovery is getting clearer Several Indonesian economic indicators have improved. Take for example, the rates of interest, inflation and rupiah exchange. Late last week, Bank Indonesia lowered the maximum interest rate of the government's blanket guarantee for third party deposits. For the one-month period this June, the maximum interest rate of government-guaranteed deposits became 16.73%.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sculptors explore tradition to terrorism
Sculptors explore tradition to terrorism Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Efforts to dig deep into tradition, metropolitan settlement, women's existence, terrorism up to the personal languages of stones, marbles, metals, wood, fibers and resins are the main features of 43 sculptures on display at an exhibition here.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Youths take a step backward
Youths take a step backward Some 40 protesters representing the youth at the current UN meeting in Bali staged a unique protest on Wednesday by taking things a step backward inside the main venue of the Bali International Convention Center (BICC). During the rally, the protesters expressed concern that negotiations during the UN meeting were not making any progress. The protesters started to walk backwards from Nusantara Room 3 on the second floor in the BICC at 2:30 p.m.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers rally for better pay
Workers rally for better pay MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers at state-owned plantation company PT Perkebunan Nusantara II continued their protest here on Wednesday, demanding their firm's president director Suhairi Lubis be fired for failing to provide them with better pay. The demonstrators started the rally on Tuesday in the North Sumatra capital and most of them held out a day later.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five killed in van-truck crash
Five killed in van-truck crash JAKARTA: Five elderly people were killed after the Kijang van they were riding in was hit by a large truck in a traffic accident in the village of Ilir, Kandanghaur, in Indramayu, Cirebon, early on Wednesday morning. The five fatalities included the van driver, while two other passengers who were critically injured were rushed to Indramayu Hospital.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Annastashya Emmanuelle
Annastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Cholil's installation shows waning support for Matori The installment of Cholil Bisri on Wednesday as deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) highlights the waning of political support for influential Muslim politician Matori Abdul Djalil who is also the defense minister.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Parents worried about education quality
Parents worried about education quality The quality of education their children are receiving in the city's schools has become a great concern for parents. Giving weight to their worries, numerous international studies have found that Indonesia lags behind most other Asian countries when it comes to education. Several parents share their opinions with The Jakarta Post. Wahyul Ikhsani, 37, has four children, two of whom attend state elementary schools.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Matori vows to continue military reform
Matori vows to continue military reform Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Wednesday that it would continue to pursue military reform and democratization in the country regardless of the country's failure to secure foreign aid for its armed forces.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Broader and deeper relations
Broader and deeper relations To coincide with the Swedish National Day today, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Harald Sandberg, who has been on assignment here for four years, shares his views on many things, including bilateral ties between Sweden and Indonesia and his fondness of motorcycles. Question: During your four years here, have you had a "motto" that gives you direction in your work?
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Uncertainty clouds probe into car smuggling ring
Uncertainty clouds probe into car smuggling ring Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted analyst expressed serious doubts on Wednesday over the objectivity of the investigation into a nationwide ring of luxury car smuggling involving senior police officers, arguing that it was highly unlikely that they acted alone.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate falls to 15.17%
SBI rate falls to 15.17% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell sharply Wednesday in line with plans to lower rates to reduce the cost on the government of funding its budget deficit, the central bank said. One-month SBI notes stood at 15.17 percent at the weekly auction, down from 15.51 percent last week, Bank Indonesia said. Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 14.83 trillion in bids at the auction, or 99.97 percent of total bids.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Investing in global public goods (Dr. D. A. Simarmata) A lecturer and an observer in economics and the environment. Jakarta 2. Joris -- Sustainable urban development and good governance: 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Urban development, good governance Joris van Etten and Florian Steinberg Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies Jakarta Regional Office Ihsjro@pacific.net.id 3. LA -- Keep up pressure in S. Asia 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Keep up the pressure in South Asia
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Special office set up to collect taxes from large business groups
Special office set up to collect taxes from large business groups Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is changing its approach to making large businesses pay their taxes. While in previous years the largest taxpayers were hailed and given awards, starting next month a special tax office will be given the task of squeezing out tax revenue from their coffers.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Tommy funded rallies against Gus Dur'
'Tommy funded rallies against Gus Dur' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A company owned by defendant Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra had spent more than Rp 11 billion (US$1.27 million) to finance several rallies against then president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid after he rejected Tommy's request for a presidential pardon in a corruption case, a witness said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Sculpture, Textiles, Gold and Silver, Catholic Artifacts, etc: Timor Lorosae, Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort, Nusa Dua, in the shopping arcade, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m until June 7. * Painting Humanity and Eccentricity by Made Kaek, Gallery 9, Jl AA Gede Rai, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until June 18. * Painting The Rhythm of Consciousness, Gedung Kriya, Taman Budaya Denpasar, until June 7. * World Expo on Sustainable Development, Central Park, Nusa Dua, until June 7.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Expo banners pulled down
Expo banners pulled down Half an hour before President Megawati Soekarnoputri was due to arrive in Nusa Dua, Bali to open the UN meeting, seven officials from the Badung administration walked down the street to the airport, tearing down dozens of banners belonging to the World Sustainable Development Expo. One official from the expo's organizer, Antheus Indonesia, said there was no license allowing banners to be displayed.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cholil Bisri installation signals declining support for Matari
Cholil Bisri installation signals declining support for Matari Annastashya Emmanuelle and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The installment of Cholil Bisri on Wednesday as deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) highlights the waning of political support for influential Muslim politician Matori Abdul Djalil who is also the defense minister.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Investing in public goods
Investing in public goods D.A. Simarmata, School of Economics, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, matabm@centrin.net.id Global Public Goods (GPG) comprise many aspects, namely climate, atmosphere, rain forests and biodiversities, health, science, financial stability, global justice and peace, and so on.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'IBRA can't get money back through corrupt courts'
'IBRA can't get money back through corrupt courts' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A special team of legal experts has recommended that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) take legal action against former bank owners who have been uncooperative in settling their debts with the government. However, one huge question lingers on whether the agency could actually win any legal battle against the wealthy ex-bankers given the many losses suffered by IBRA in past court battles.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New bylaw enforcement postponed for a month
New bylaw enforcement postponed for a month Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has been forced to delay until next month the enforcement of a new bylaw on private shopping markets that is expected to promote small-scale traders, following strong objection from business associations.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must address labor problems: Badawi
Indonesia must address labor problems: Badawi The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia, which has been aggressively looking at business opportunities in Indonesia, joined a host of other foreign countries on Wednesday in voicing concerns about the growing militancy among Indonesia's labor unions.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New Products and Services Make
New Products and Services Make Business Stays in Indonesia Easier Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis offers new products and services that will make business easier and expatriates in Indonesia more comfortable and secure. "With new products and services, we are offering total solutions for residential and business problems to our guests, most of whom are expatriates and foreign business people", says Cheah Hooi Theng, General Manager of Allson Residence.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Citibank's service
Citibank's service I applied for a gold credit card at the Pondok Indah branch of Citibank on May 1, subsequently submitting the needed papers to a customer service employee named Novita by May 10. Meanwhile, I had talked with a few people from the Application Processing Unit of Citibank Card Products -- Lidia, Gracia, Willy -- who assured me that everything was in order and the card would be issued before the end of the month.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 5
Rupiah Rates June 5 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 5. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto medical check delayed
Soeharto medical check delayed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors announced on Wednesday they had indefinitely postponed their order that former president Soeharto submit to a medical examination to determine whether his graft trial could resume.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Iwah summoned to police HQs
Iwah summoned to police HQs JAKARTA: Iwah Setiawati, a widow of Supreme Court Justice, M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, was summoned to the City Police headquarters on Wednesday to be questioned as an additional witness in the case of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarief, who allegedly bribed two witnesses to lie in court during her client's trial. Iwah, who was questioned for about two hours, admitted that Elza often met her and her late husband in Iwah's house.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Children's rights, protection guaranteed by law
Children's rights, protection guaranteed by law Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian children will soon have legal protection to save them from all forms of physical abuse, exploitation, persecution and illiteracy thanks to the bill on children's' protection being deliberated by the House of Representatives, claims a minister.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Get in touch with Bali's cultural heritage
Get in touch with Bali's cultural heritage Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali is a land rich in culture and archaeological remains, which provides a clue to the island's ancient civilization. One of the most comprehensive and important archaeological sites worth visiting is Pakerisan and Petanu riverbank areas in Gianyar, 40 kilometers northeast of Nusa Dua.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 2. Wiryono -- Conservation lacks philosophical, scientific foundations 1 X 54 36pt Bodoni Conservation lacks philosophical, scientific foundations
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indigenous people in action
Indigenous people in action It took a group of determined indigenous tribespeople to do what none of the other protesters could: They broke through the United Nation's (UN) wall of security to get into the Bali International Convention Center. Dozens of tribespeople, decked out in traditional dress, entered the building by individually stealing into the compound.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Low appreciation of conservation: The disastrous results
Low appreciation of conservation: The disastrous results Wiryono, Consultant, Kerinci Seblat, Integrated Conservation and Development Project, Bengkulu, tnkspm@pdg.vision.net.id Since the economic crisis hit Indonesia, this country has been suffering even greater losses in biodiversity. Lowland tropical forests, where most plants and animals live, have been vanishing fast. A lack of law enforcement is the biggest factor contributing to this disaster.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup coins launched
World Cup coins launched JAKARTA: In cooperation with the Korean World Cup Organizing Committee (KOWOC), Hong Kong-based GoldQuest launched here on Tuesday the second series of commemorative won coins for the 2002 World Cup following the success of the first series. The second series will include the Daejon and the Incheon sets named after the two host cities in South Korea, according to a statement made available to The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sport adventures boost adrenaline levels
Sport adventures boost adrenaline levels Bali is a haven for surfing, white-water rafting, diving, snorkeling and other sports activities which can test your courage. * Surfing As one of the world's most-famous surfing destinations, Bali offers one of the most beautiful spots in the world to take on the awesome power of the waves. The best surfing spots are Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Nusa Lembongan and Canggu beach.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional amendment opposed
Constitutional amendment opposed JAKARTA: Members of the Veterans Association (PEPABRI) met with Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi on Wednesday, seeking his support for their campaign to stop the amendment of the 1945 Constitution. The deputy chairman of the Veterans Association, Lt. Gen. (ret) Syaiful Sulun, said politicians were going too far in amending the Constitution, and he feared this would lead to a Constitution devoid of the spirit of independence.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Aceh: 12 x 3 lines Road blocks leave thousands to face food shortage 2. Porsea: 21 x 2 lines Police seek to end tension between locals, pulp plant 3. NTB: 18 x 2 lines Council threatens to expel Al Rasyid 4. AYAM: 24 x 2 lines Poultry disease wipes out 2.8 million chickens
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rp 1 billion lunch questioned
Rp 1 billion lunch questioned It is not to find fault with the government that we spotlight the matter of employees of the State Secretariat eating lunch on the tab of the presidential aid fund. This issue may seem trivial in terms of how the fund is allocated. The problem, however, becomes serious when it is considered that the fund was appropriated for such a petty need: employees' lunch.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
India, Pakistan dig in heels as Rumsfeld visit looms
India, Pakistan dig in heels as Rumsfeld visit looms Bill Tarrant and Myra MacDonald, Reuters, Islamabad/New Delhi India and Pakistan showed no sign of compromise on Wednesday in a stand-off over Kashmir that has brought the nuclear-armed foes to the brink of war, as the United States prepared fresh diplomatic efforts to ease tension.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, June 6, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, June 6, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Aussie firm still in running for China LNG contract'
'Aussie firm still in running for China LNG contract' Dow Jones, Perth Australia's North West Shelf gas project is still in the race to win a A$600 million a year deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China, a person familiar with the bidding process told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday. "China is close to saying something and Australia is still in the running," the person said.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Princess admits to pushing RI maid
Princess admits to pushing RI maid UNITED STATES: A Saudi princess will plead no contest to misdemeanor battery to settle a case that began with accusations that she pushed her Indonesian maid down a flight of stairs, officials said on Tuesday. Princess Buniah al-Saud will enter a written plea, pay a US$1,000 fine and court costs and write a letter of acknowledgment to the court, prosecutor Mike Saunders told the Orlando Sentinel.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rodjil to lead PKB in House
Rodjil to lead PKB in House JAKARTA: Rodjil Gufron has been named the new chairman of National Awakening Party (PKB) faction in the House of Representatives, replacing Ali Masykur Musa. PKB deputy chairman Mahfud MD said on Wednesday the change of guard in the party's faction in the House was "a routine rotation".
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam to host diving competition
Batam to host diving competition JAKARTA: The Indonesian Sub-Aquatic Association (POSSI) expects more than 144 divers and finswimmers to take part in the inaugural Asian Open Water Finswimming and Underwater Orientation Competition to be held on Batam island in Riau province. The competition will be held on June 21 and June 22 and will have nine events.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to push investment in eastern Indonesia
Govt to push investment in eastern Indonesia Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to provide special incentives to lure investors to invest in the eastern region of Indonesia as part of efforts to help expedite economic development there, according to State Minister for the Acceleration of Development in Eastern Indonesia Manuel Kaisiepo.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tap water for 3,000 families
Tap water for 3,000 families TANGERANG: In order to supply tap water to some 3,000 families in Cileduk district, the Tangerang municipal state-owned tap water company PDAM has begun the construction of a water plant in cooperation with PT Bintang Hytien Jaya (BHJ). PDAM president director Rochyat said the water plant, which required a Rp 8.5 billion investment, would supply 50 liters of water per second to serve the needs of 3,000 families in Cileduk and was expected to be completed by 2003.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Arif adds to host team lead in Indonesia Open
Arif adds to host team lead in Indonesia Open Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian karate hopeful Arif Taufan Syamsudin improved his Asian Games hopes with a win at the Indonesia Open as the host team continued its medal quest domination on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Road blocks causes food shortage in Aceh
Road blocks causes food shortage in Aceh Ibnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh As killings continue in restive Aceh province, tens of thousands of people in three subdistricts of Pidie regency are facing food shortages following a road block by separatist rebels. Local officials said on Wednesday, the three remote subdistricts -- Tangse, Mane and Geumpang -- had been isolated since the single road to Sigli was barricaded with big stones and tree trunks three days ago.