Archive: 9 November 2001
83 articles found
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
RI boxers to start Asiad program soon
<p>RI boxers to start Asiad program soon</p><p>Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) has named eight boxers for next year's Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea with intensive training expected to...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
1. Hira -- World trade body must be transformed
<p>1. Hira -- World trade body must be transformed 1 X 35 50pt Bodoni</p><p>World trade body must be transformed</p><p>Hira P. Jhamtani Board Member Institute for Global Justice Jakarta</p><p> 2.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
4. Becak: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38
<p>4. Becak: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38</p><p>Pedicab drivers sue Sutiyoso for Rp 26b</p>
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Slum area residents wait for compensation money
<p>Slum area residents wait for compensation money</p><p>Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta </p><p>When it comes to agrarian law, people living in slum areas are mostly oblivious or rather choose to ignore the matter, as tending to their own basic needs...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Malay song contest
<p>Malay song contest</p><p> PEKANBARU, Riau: The Art Council of Riau (DKR) is holding a Malay song contest for Sumatra in Laman Bujang Mat Syam, Pekanbaru.</p><p>The two-day contest starting on Friday aims to boost creativity among the Sumatran people and revive the...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Govt, businesses told to boost efficiency ahead of world's largest FTA
<p>Govt, businesses told to boost efficiency ahead of world's largest FTA</p><p>Adianto P.Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Experts warned both the government and the country's business sector to boost efficiency in anticipation of the planned...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
FPI threatens to raid nightspots during Ramadhan
<p>FPI threatens to raid nightspots during Ramadhan</p><p>Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Defying police warnings, the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) maintained that it would raid nightspots violating city regulations governing the operation of...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
ASEAN-China form Business Council
<p>ASEAN-China form Business Council</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Chinese business leaders signed here on Thursday an agreement to establish the ASEAN-China Business Council in a ceremony witnessed by...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
JP/1/BCA
<p>JP/1/BCA</p><p>IBRA optimistic on BCA sale: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) insists it can finalize the sale of a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) this year, in spite of doubts expressed Wednesday by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Can Chinea help RI eradicate corruption?
<p>Can Chinea help RI eradicate corruption?</p><p>Charles Himawan, Professor of Law, University of Indonesia, Jakarta</p><p> During his meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday, China's Premier, Zhu Rongji, emphasized China's support for...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
ASEAN broadens its agenda
<p>ASEAN broadens its agenda</p><p> Thanks mainly to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Australia is not part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and indeed, at least in the immediate future, has given up aspiring to be part of it.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Under creditors' scrutiny
<p>Under creditors' scrutiny</p><p> There is no reason for the government to rejoice over the US$3.1 billion in new loans pledged on Thursday by its creditor consortium, the Consultative Group on Indonesia, because their disbursements are not yet guaranteed, being contingent...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Five Mt. Slamet climbers die: Five members of a nine-person
<p>Five Mt. Slamet climbers die: Five members of a nine-person climbing expedition attempting to scale Mt. Slamet (3,428m) in Central Java were found dead at an elevation of about 3,000 meters above sea level on Thursday morning.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
RI-U.S. diplomatic relations
<p>RI-U.S. diplomatic relations</p><p>From Koran Tempo</p><p>With regard to the suggestion made by some community leaders that Indonesia should suspend diplomatic relations with the United States, I consider that stance to be unwise and very subjective; a suggestion...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Shift in focus for Indonesian TV
<p>Shift in focus for Indonesian TV</p><p>Luas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta</p><p> Prime-time programs on Indonesian TV have slowly shifted away from series of local costume dramas, which used to be aired on every station last year, toward local TV movies and local...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
City budget must be people oriented
<p>City budget must be people oriented</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>With regard to regional autonomy, the city administration has now been given a free hand to manage its funds to augment its income and to carry out city development activities.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
RI considers extraditing Abu Quassey to Australia
<p>RI considers extraditing Abu Quassey to Australia</p><p>Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Indonesian ministers have expressed mixed opinions on the possibility of extraditing to Australia an Egyptian people- smuggling suspect...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
1. RAGUNAN: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11
<p>1. RAGUNAN: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11</p><p>Governor urged to dismiss zoo's officials JP/6/CITY Governor urged to dismiss zoo officials </p><p>2. FPI : 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28</p><p> FPI threatens to raid nightspots during Ramadhan </p><p> 3.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
NGOs reject third amendment to 1945 Constitution
<p>NGOs reject third amendment to 1945 Constitution</p><p>Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> A coalition of non-governmental organizations yesterday rejected the third amendment to the 1945 Constitution and urged the People's Consultative Assembly...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
'Post' players fail to advance
<p>'Post' players fail to advance</p><p> JAKARTA: The Jakarta Post suffered early defeats in individual events at the Garudafood-SIWO PWI Jaya Inter Media Tennis Tournament at the Bung Karno Sports Complex on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Rift widens over N. Maluku gubernatorial election
<p>Rift widens over N. Maluku gubernatorial election</p><p>Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> A dispute over the validity of the North Maluku gubernatorial election signaled a deepening rift between the Supreme Court and President Megawati...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Rafters inspect Asahan River
<p>Rafters inspect Asahan River</p><p> MEDAN, North Sumatra: Participants of the second Asahan Whitewater Festival were undergoing final preparations on Thursday after the event was officially opened by North Sumatra's deputy governor Abdul Wahab Dalimunthe.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Contemporary dances by young men
<p>Contemporary dances by young men</p><p> JAKARTA: Kreativitat Dance Indonesia, led by Farida Oetoyo, will present Repertoar Masa Kini (Contemporary Repertoire) this weekend, featuring the works of three young choreographers, Yudistira Syuman, Jecko Kurniawan Siompo and Chendra...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Govt supports 'status quo' on Semen padang case
<p>Govt supports 'status quo' on Semen padang case</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The government would maintain the "status quo" in the high profile PT Semen Padang case, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Election of legislators
<p>Election of legislators</p><p>From Pikiran Rakyat</p><p>I propose to members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representative (DPR) that they implement a direct election not only for the presidential and vice presidential positions...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Indosat injects extra fund for IM3
<p>Indosat injects extra fund for IM3</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat said on Thursday that it would inject an additional Rp 1.5 trillion (US$143.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Rupiah inches up at donors' support of state budget
<p>Rupiah inches up at donors' support of state budget</p><p>Leigh Murray and Netty Ismail, Dow Jones, Jakarta and Singapore</p><p> The Indonesian rupiah closed higher against the dollar Thursday after international donors pledged US$3.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Headings
<p>Headings</p><p> 1. Langkat: 8 x 4 lines</p><p>Floods hit Langkat again</p><p>2. DAU: 24 x 2 lines</p><p> Govt asked to be fairer in subventions to regencies</p><p> 3.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
WTO accord has 50% chance
<p>WTO accord has 50% chance</p><p>Agence France-Presse, Doha, Qatar</p><p> Developing countries give an upcoming WTO conference here only a 50 percent chance of reaching an accord to launch a new round of global trade talks, a senior Asian official said Wednesday.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
More Muslims will join anti-U.S. forces
<p>More Muslims will join anti-U.S. forces</p><p> MALAYSIA: A fundamentalist Islamic leader in Malaysia warned on Thursday that the longer U.S.-led forces bomb Afghanistan, the more Muslims around the world will be "compelled" to join pro- Taliban forces.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
<p>Where to go in Jakarta:</p><p>Exhibitions</p><p>* History and Archives: Srilangka-Malay Cultural History, and Archives Preservation in Tropical Countries, the Indonesian Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 9.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
WIC to hold charity bazaar
<p>WIC to hold charity bazaar</p><p> JAKARTA: The annual charity bazaar organized by the Women's International Club will take place next Thursday at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
<p>Stock quotations on JSX</p><p>Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 8, 2001:</p><p> Shares Close Change Trading</p><p> Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 64,000 Adindo...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Governor urged to dismiss zoo officials
<p>Governor urged to dismiss zoo officials</p><p>Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The city council urged Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to dismiss officials at city-owned Ragunan Zoo for trying to bribe city councillors.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
NU, Muhammadiyah agree to take lead in countering militant groups
<p>NU, Muhammadiyah agree to take lead in countering militant groups</p><p>Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadyah, the country's two largest Muslim organizations, have agreed to take the lead in restoring the image of...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Nana ordered to explain RI stance
<p>Nana ordered to explain RI stance</p><p> JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked Indonesian Ambassador to Britain Nana Sutresna on Thursday to explain Indonesia's opposition to military strikes against Afghanistan by the U.S. and its allies during Ramadhan.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Museum reshuffles history to tell a better tale
<p>Museum reshuffles history to tell a better tale</p><p>Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> A big city like Jakarta should have a museum with a complete collection to enable its citizens to learn about the city's history.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Government not ready for increased urbanization
<p>Government not ready for increased urbanization</p><p>Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The government will not be capable of facing increased urbanization in the future if it continues to ignore the urgency of coping with current urban...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Closure of entertainment centers lamented
<p>Closure of entertainment centers lamented</p><p>Emmy Fitri and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Some entertainment places, in particular those located in luxury hotels, will remain open as usual during the fasting month.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Jayapura people want transportation
<p>Jayapura people want transportation</p><p> JAYAPURA: The residents of Kemtuk Gresy district in the regency of Jayapura, Irian Jaya, want more buses, including school buses, as promised by the provincial administration.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Reminder to freeze accounts
<p>Reminder to freeze accounts</p><p> JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia (BI) reminded all banks throughout the country on Thursday to pay attention to a letter from the Attorney General's Office's on the freezing of accounts owned by individuals or groups allegedly having links...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Activists briefly held for moeking politicians
<p>Activists briefly held for moeking politicians</p><p>Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Police briefly detained two activists for handing out cotton buds to legislators that they said never listened to the common people.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Long-term but fuzzy vision from the Assembly
<p>Long-term but fuzzy vision from the Assembly</p><p>Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Without much fanfare, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is set to pass a decree called Indonesia Vision 2020 that will serve as a guideline for the...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Part 1 of 2
<p>Part 1 of 2</p><p>RI-PRC economic ties: A view from Shanghai</p><p>Mari Pangestu, Economist, Shanghai, China</p><p> It is timely to evaluate the relationship between our two economies in light of the important visit by Premier Zhu Rongji to Indonesia,...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Bogor expects more vagrants
<p>Bogor expects more vagrants</p><p> BOGOR: The number of vagrants operating in the town of Bogor was likely to increase sharply during the holy month of Ramadhan, an official said.</p><p>Head of the Social Assistance Section of the local Office of the People's...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
NU, Muhammadiyah should be pro-active: Scholars
<p>NU, Muhammadiyah should be pro-active: Scholars</p><p>Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Scholars and political observers on Thursday urged Indonesia's two biggest moderate Islamic groups to take the lead in restoring the image of Islam and its...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Improved recruitment needed for judiciary
<p>Improved recruitment needed for judiciary</p><p>Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Major factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are demanding a better recruitment system as part of the efforts to suppress the well-known corrupt...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
CGI pledges $3.14b in loans
<p>CGI pledges $3.14b in loans</p><p>Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Creditors in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) stood by their promise to support the country on Thursday, as they pledged a total of US$3.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
1. Padang
<p>1. Padang Govt maintains 'status quo' on Semen Padang </p><p> 2. FTA (2x30) Govt, businesses told to boost efficiency ahead of world's largest FTA </p><p> 3. Indosat (4x8) Indosat injects extra Rp 1.5t for IM3 </p><p> 4.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav.
<p>Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 22, South Jakarta (Tel. 5268458); Berlin Babylon, 5:30 p.m., Living Afterwards, 7:30 p.m., Legends of Rita, 9:30 p.m. . </p><p>Djakarta Theater, Thamrin, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3848944); White Badge, 5:15 p.m.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Army warned against illegal logging
<p>Army warned against illegal logging</p><p> JAKARTA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Thursday said he has ordered regional military commanders in Kalimantan provinces to take firm action against their personnel found guilty of involvement in illegal logging.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Prospect and pitfalls in Australia-RI ties
<p>Prospect and pitfalls in Australia-RI ties</p><p>Ali Alatas, Former Foreign Minister, Perth, Australia</p><p>Part 1 of 2</p><p> I have been asked to share with you some thoughts on the Australia -- Indonesia relationship and considering Perth's...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Decentralization of health service launched
<p>Decentralization of health service launched</p><p>Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The government was developing a project to help the regions improve management of its health services in a bid to accelerate the national decentralization program,...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Batam investors ask for tax relief
<p>Batam investors ask for tax relief</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Hundreds of foreign companies with interests on Batam island in Riau province have asked for tax relief, creating anxiety among island authorities who worry that they will not be able to reach...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Pedicab drivers sue Sutiyoso for Rp 26b
<p>Pedicab drivers sue Sutiyoso for Rp 26b</p><p>Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing a civil case on Thursday filed against Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Jakarta Police Chief Gen. Ins.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Bandung to have Ombudsman Commission
<p>Bandung to have Ombudsman Commission</p><p>Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung</p><p> West Java's capital Bandung will establish an Ombudsman Commission following findings that public trust of the mayoralty administration is very low.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Government asked to be fairer in subventions to regencies
<p>Government asked to be fairer in subventions to regencies</p><p>Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya</p><p> East Java's regents have called on the central government to be more fair in the provision and distribution of general allocation funds (DAU) to...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
'Becak' drivers seek Rp 26b compensation from Sutiyoso
<p>'Becak' drivers seek Rp 26b compensation from Sutiyoso </p><p>Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta </p><p> The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing a civil case on Thursday filed against Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Jakarta Police Chief...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
World trade body must be transformed
<p>World trade body must be transformed </p><p>Hira P. Jhamtani, Board Member Institute for Global Justice, Jakarta</p><p> The fourth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will commence on Nov.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Cease-fire, dialog preferred to settle Aceh crisis
<p>Cease-fire, dialog preferred to settle Aceh crisis</p><p>Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh</p><p> Most of 13 Acehnese leaders who met with Vice President Hamzah Haz in Banda Aceh on Thursday said they preferred a cease-fire and dialog to settle the...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Court starts examining 'becak' drivers' lawsuit against Sutiyoso
<p>Court starts examining 'becak' drivers' lawsuit against Sutiyoso </p><p>Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta </p><p> The Central Jakarta District Court began hearing a civil case on Thursday filed against Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Jakarta...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Under creditors' scrutiny
<p>Under creditors' scrutiny</p><p> There is no reason for the government to rejoice over the US$3.1 billion in new loans pledged on Thursday by its creditor consortium, the Consultative Group on Indonesia, because their disbursements are not yet guaranteed, being contingent...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Under creditors' scrutiny
<p>Under creditors' scrutiny</p><p> There is no reason for the government to rejoice over the US$... billion in new loans committed on Thursday by its creditor consortium, the Consultative Group on Indonesia, because their disbursements are not yet guaranteed, being...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Durians flooding Banda Aceh
<p>Durians flooding Banda Aceh</p><p> BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Tens of thousands of durians from the west and south coasts have been flooding traditional markets in Banda Aceh.</p><p>Durian sellers said that the abundance of durians had resulted in a significant price drop.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Howard expected to win by exploiting latent hostility
<p>Howard expected to win by exploiting latent hostility</p><p> On Nov. 10, Australians are going to vote to retain the present Federal Government, or bring in a new one. Whoever is going to win office will have to begin work on improving relations with Indonesia, which are in...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Reviewing the education mission: ITB's intellectual and cultural role
<p>Reviewing the education mission: ITB's intellectual and cultural role</p><p>Kusmayanto Kadiman, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, West Java</p><p> Since the early phase of its development, the Bandung Institute of Technology, or ITB-BHMN (henceforth...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Sulawesi NGO to sue Pertamina over fuel crisis
<p>Sulawesi NGO to sue Pertamina over fuel crisis</p><p>Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado</p><p> The Talaud Young Generation Presidium (PGMT) said it would file a lawsuit against state oil and gas giant Pertamina for allegedly slashing the fuel supply to the...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Zoo relocation plan opposed
<p>Zoo relocation plan opposed</p><p> SEMARANG: Residents of the Central Java capital of Semarang strongly oppose the mayor's plan to relocate the Tinjomoyo Zoo to Mijen.</p><p>Psychology and Environmental Study Foundation chairman Wijanarko said here on Thursday...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Bulog case witness fails to show up
<p>Bulog case witness fails to show up</p><p> JAKARTA: The State Logistic Agency's (Bulog)'s Achmad Ruskandar failed to appear before an investigating team of the Attorney General's Office on Thursday, despite having been summonsed in his capacity as a witness in...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Constitutional changes may be postponed
<p>Constitutional changes may be postponed</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Legislators of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) look set to postpone until next year deliberation of the stalled, contentious issue of a direct presidential election during...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov. 8
<p>Rupiah Rates Nov. 8</p><p> Bank notes rates TT rates</p><p> Selling Buying Selling Buying</p><p> Rp Rp Rp Rp</p><p> U.S. dollar 1 11,090.00 10,090.00 10,643.00 10,537.00</p><p>Australian dollar 1 5,733.53 5,211.49 5,502.43 5,442.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Floods hit Langkat again
<p>Floods hit Langkat again</p><p>Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan</p><p> Three districts in the regency of Langkat, North Sumatra were still inundated by flooding on Thursday that had initially started on Wednesday.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
1. Mari -- Indonesia-China Bilateral Economic Relations: a view
<p>1. Mari -- Indonesia-China Bilateral Economic Relations: a view from Shanghai 2 X 18 48pt Bodoni </p><p>RI-PRC economic ties: A view from Shanghai</p><p> Mari Pangestu Economist Shanghai, China </p><p> 2.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Corporate Briefs
<p>Corporate Briefs</p><p>Travel agency PT Anta Express Tour & Travel Service plans to float its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange mid-December with PT Kresna Graha Sekurindo as underwriter, the company said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Bank solvency
<p>Bank solvency</p><p>From Neraca</p><p>With regard to the closure of Unibank, I am increasingly in doubt about saving my money in a national bank. Moreover, rumors abound that two more banks will also be closed.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
ISSI anxious of Tonton's plan to move to Malaysia
<p>ISSI anxious of Tonton's plan to move to Malaysia</p><p>Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> While applauding the planned move of Tonton Susanto to Malaysia, the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) has warned that it should not disrupt the cycling...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Infringement on personal freedom
<p>Infringement on personal freedom</p><p> On Oct. 22, 2001, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso left for Europe on a much criticized 10-day visit. On Oct. 26 the Ministry of Religious Affairs arbitrarily declared that all discotheques in the nation must close during the fasting month of...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
18 rebels arrested in Irian
<p>18 rebels arrested in Irian</p><p> JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Police in Merauke have arrested 18 rebels believed to be members of the self-proclaimed Papuan Liberation Front, the Merauke Police chief said here on Thursday.</p><p>Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
"The amount of DAU regencies will receive depends on their
<p>"The amount of DAU regencies will receive depends on their fiscal capacity, resource potential, population, territory size, political and social condition." Machfud Sidik</p>
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Annual Assembly session leaves students, teachers feeling cold
<p>Annual Assembly session leaves students, teachers feeling cold</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is the highest state body, so the text books say. Students all over the country should know that.
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
OJI against manpower firms
<p>OJI against manpower firms</p><p> MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Jihad (OJI) in the province, Muhammad Nasir, has called on Governor Harun Al Rasyid to ban the activities of local business representing labor supplying firms (Perwada PJTKI).
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Leaders unaware of discriminative rulings
<p>Leaders unaware of discriminative rulings</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> There are still many legal instruments still on the statute books that discriminate against ethnic and religious minorities in Indonesia, but there are also many leaders who are unaware...
Fri, 09 Nov 2001
Three arrested in drug raid
<p>Three arrested in drug raid</p><p> JAKARTA: The police had detained three suspects over the possession of 0.3 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and a roll of marijuana during a raid involving 200 officers at Tangki, Taman Sari subdistrict in West Jakarta, City...