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Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Looking for the cause
Looking for the cause National leaders of various religions in the country voiced their concerns on Wednesday of the prevailing moral crisis. After a two-hour meeting at the headquarters of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim educational organization, in Jakarta, the leaders were...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
IMF expects investment in RI to recover in 2002
IMF expects investment in RI to recover in 2002The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts foreign investment in Indonesia will recover despite the lingering global economic gloom, providing the government can strengthen the local investment environment through policy...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
FOR Country profile - Jan 26
FOR Country profile - Jan 26 ;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-education Over 100,000 Indonesians study in Australia The link provided through education and training cooperation is one of the human faces of the Australia-Indonesia bilateral relationship.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
RI bridge pair finish sixth in The Hague
RI bridge pair finish sixth in The HagueMustofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Winter Olympics hopefuls Denny Sacul and Franky Karwur finished in sixth place at the just-concluded 16th Cap Gemini bridge tournament in The Hague, the Netherlands, but they will still be going back automatically to next...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2
* Headlines: E. Timor sets up truth commission 2* Opinion: Lesson in how not to help the poor 4* City: Jakartans suffer from routine flood for 35 years 6* Archipelago: Surabaya lawmakers lock horn with minister 7 * National: Strong regime needed to promote stability 8* World: Lava ignites petrol...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
13,888 Jakartans to join pilgrimage
13,888 Jakartans to join pilgrimage JAKARTA: A total of 13,888 Jakartans will join the haj pilgrimage this year, with 28 batches of pilgrims being planned. The first batch, comprising 450 haj pilgrims from South Jakarta, was seen off by Governor Sutiyoso on Monday at 8 a.m.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
KPPU to investigate JORR tender
KPPU to investigate JORR tenderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will set up a team to investigate the retendering process of the Rp 4 trillion (US$384 million) Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) toll road project if there's evidence of any violation of...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Indomobil's owner revealed, questions remain
Indomobil's owner revealed, questions remainBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reacting to suspicion that the Salim Group might have regained control of PT Indomobil Sukses International, Indomobil's new owners revealed their identities on Monday, but fell short of proving that theirs was...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
"You see the potential for Muslim extremists and Muslim
"You see the potential for Muslim extremists and Muslim terrorists to link up with those Muslim groups in Indonesia and find little corner for themselves ..."-- U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
RI told to get serious with rights tribunal
RI told to get serious with rights tribunalAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Tertiani B. Simandjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (UNHCHR) told Indonesia on Monday to get serious about the upcoming rights tribunal, saying the international community was...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Isuzu sees 15% sales growth in 2002
Isuzu sees 15% sales growth in 2002 JAKARTA: PT Pantja Motor, sole agent and assembler for Japan's largest light-truck company in Indonesia, Isuzu Motors Ltd., said on Monday that Isuzu car domestic sales were expected to grow by about 15 percent, to 36,000 units, this year.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Denny, Franky sixth in The Hague, but secure next year's berth
Denny, Franky sixth in The Hague, but secure next year's berthJakarta The Jakarta Post JakartaWinter Olympics hopefuls Denny Sacul and Franky Karwur finished in sixth place at the just-concluded 16th Cap Gemini bridge tournament in The Hague, the Netherlands, but they will still be going back...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
1. Workers/TKI - 24 x 2 lines
1. Workers/TKI - 24 x 2 linesIndonesia apologizes for rioting workers in Malaysia2. Garuda - 20 x 2 CVR hoped to reveal cause of Boeing crash 3. Akbar - 28 x 1 lineAkbar set on his 'holy' plan4. Bus - 35 x 1 line$5.4m budget for bus project approved5. Timor - 20 x 2E.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Variable road conditions
Variable road conditionsFrom KompasJust before Lebaran, late last year, I traveled overland with my family. We left Jakarta for Yogyakarta, taking the southern route via Bandung, Tasikmalaya, Banjar, Kebumen and Wates.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late
Hearings for Acehnese activists held very late Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The hearings for two Acehnese activists at South Jakarta District Court were, unusually, held very late on Monday, sparking suspicion that it was part of a ploy to avoid media coverage.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
PDI-P delays celebration
PDI-P delays celebration DENPASAR, Bali: A party's ceremony to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) here has been moved back to a date convenient for the party's chairwoman President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Governor seeks release of graft suspect
Governor seeks release of graft suspect PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: South Sumatra Governor Rosihan Arsyad has asked the provincial attorney's office to release local forestry office head Syaiful Ramadhan, who is being detained on graft charges.Ramadhan, who was arrested on Jan.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
PPP splits, PKB unites
PPP splits, PKB unitesAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta A split in the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has affected its members on the city council, but councillors from the National Awakening Party (PKB) are still united under former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.21
Rupiah Rates Jan.21JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Jan.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,875.00 9,875.00 10,427.0010,323.00Austrian schilling 1 700.54 635.76 671.68 664.60Australian dollar 1 5,598.45 5,078.71 5,367.82 5,309.12Belgian franc 1 238.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Akbar set on his 'holy' plan
Akbar set on his 'holy' planTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not content with privileges he currently enjoys as a criminal suspect, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung is demanding the Attorney General's Office schedule its questioning of him around his haj pilgrimage next month.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
'Strong regime needed to promote stability'
'Strong regime needed to promote stability'A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto had taught an expensive lesson on how to run a strong government, something that Indonesia was now desperately is seeking, and also how an absence of democracy could be the end result,...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
1. Hilman -- PRIME MINISTER JOHN HOWARD' S VISIT TO INDONESIA
1. Hilman -- PRIME MINISTER JOHN HOWARD' S VISIT TO INDONESIA 2 x 20 48 pt Australia, RI still need to overcome distrustHilman Adil Research Professor Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta In an apparent effort to improve the troubled relationship between Indonesia and Australia, the...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
GAM weakened but far from crushed: Army
GAM weakened but far from crushed: ArmyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Maj. Gen. I Gde Purnawa, chief of Bukit Barisan Military Command overseeing Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra admitted on Monday that the security authorities were having difficulties crushing the Free Aceh Movement...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Airport to give better services
Airport to give better servicesFrom PelitaAs a relatively frequent traveler, I would suggest the following points for improving services at Soekarno-Hatta airport.1. Payment of airport tax can be made outside the check-in area as well, so that it is more convenient for passengers who have made a...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Crony capitalism key stumbling block to reform in SE Asia
Crony capitalism key stumbling block to reform in SE AsiaP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Crony capitalism is flourishing in Southeast Asia even though it was cited as a key cause of the economic malaise that resulted from the region's worst financial crisis about four years ago,...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Bus drivers go on strike in Palembang
Bus drivers go on strike in Palembang PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Most passenger bus drivers in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang went on strike on Monday, leaving hundreds of city commuters and students stranded.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Megawati requests for delay on presidency bill deliberation
Megawati requests for delay on presidency bill deliberationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked legislators to delay deliberation on a bill on the presidency on the grounds that the government is currently assessing the bill outlined by legislators.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Muggers on pedestrian bridge
Muggers on pedestrian bridgeFrom Investor IndonesiaI advise pedestrians to be more careful when they use the pedestrian bridges in front of Sarinah department store, Jakarta hospital and Sahid hotel, because based on my own experience and those of my colleagues, these locations are full of ruthless...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Tourism in Bali
Tourism in Bali Last July I spent a few days in Bali with my wife, between Nusa and Ubud.It was a pleasant stay and I decided to repeat it, this time alone, arriving on Oct. 19, 2001 and leaving on Dec. 18, 2001.Again the experience was pleasant and smooth.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
RI govt
RI govt to verify status of al-Gozhi JAKARTA: The government will try to verify the citizenship of a man arrested in Manila over his alleged links with the al-Qaeda network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Gov't needs a spokesman
Gov't needs a spokesman An increase in fuel prices is essential in view of the ailing state finances. Consequently, the government must sharpen its priority scale to be able to use available funds for wide-ranging purposes at this difficult time.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
FOR Country Profile -- JANUARY - 26
FOR Country Profile -- JANUARY - 26;JP; ANPAc..r.. Australia-profile-aidDevelopment aid: Investing in Indonesia's future As established development partners, Indonesia and Australia will continue to work together through 2002, building on a strong record of meeting considerable challenges to invest...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
UNHCR lies: Tribe head
UNHCR lies: Tribe head JAKARTA: Head of the Rendu tribe in East Nusa Tenggara, Vincent Herman Mosa Foa, along with his family, has been stranded in Jakarta since Aug. 1, 2001, following his participation in the 19th Session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva, Switzerland in...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
;JP;
;JP; ANPAu..r.. Australia-RI-instituteSupporting increasing array of enduring ties Encouraging and supporting an ever increasing array of enduring links between Australia and Indonesia is a key function of the Australia-Indonesia Institute.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Acehnese activists trial starts very late
Acehnese activists trial starts very lateDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hearings for two Acehnese activists at South Jakarta District Court were, unusually, held very late on Monday, sparking suspicion that it was part of a ploy to avoid media coverage.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Thailand finds a way out, what about us?
Thailand finds a way out, what about us? The topics of the talks by Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his two-day visit to Indonesia were focused on trade cooperation and the terrorism issue.Indonesia and Thailand are still struggling to escape from the crisis.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Husband detained for murdering wife
Husband detained for murdering wife DENPASAR, Bali: Police here have detained a 39-year old man, I Made Jadeng, for allegedly killing his wife in front of their two children.Despite trying to escape on a motorcycle, the suspect was arrested by a police special team on Saturday in the Sidakarya area...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Belgium's Tractebel eyes Korea, China
Belgium's Tractebel eyes Korea, China BANGKOK: Belgium's Tractebel, part of French utility Suez Lyonnais, said on Monday it had submitted a bid for Enron Corp's stake in a South Korean gas distributor and was looking to enter China's energy market.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
1. Narto: 8 x 4 lines
1. Narto: 8 x 4 lines Minister rejects Sunarto's impeachment 2. Tuntut: 20 x 2 lines30-month jail term sought for alleged Papuan rebels 3. Aceh: 24 x 2 lines GAM weakened but far from crushed: Army 4. Pecat: 24 x 2 lines Luxury car-smuggling ring foiled in Cirebon
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Former BI director tried for graft
Former BI director tried for graft JAKARTA: Former Bank Indonesia director Hendrobudiyanto stood trial on Monday, charged with manipulating the central bank's liquidity support funds (BLBI) and causing the state to suffer a total of Rp 18.2 trillion in losses.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
1. ANGLES: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. ANGLES: 2 lines, 25 countsMessage of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels' 2. PEREK: 1 line, 35 countsYogya Perek artists raise plight of women
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Local govt weak: Researcher
Local govt weak: Researcher YOGYAKARTA: A group of researchers revealed on Monday that the district administrations in the country remained incapable of providing better services to the public."District administrations lack good human resources and equipment, while at the same time they focus on...
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Message of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels'
Message of peace for Indonesia from world's 'little angels'Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta "Little Angels" from around the world are bringing messages of peace to Indonesia, a country riddled by economic, social, political and moral crises.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Luxury car-smuggling attempt foiled in Cirebon
Luxury car-smuggling attempt foiled in CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The Cirebon, West Java, tax and excise office confiscated 19 containers filled with luxurious cars and electronic goods, which were brought in from Singapore without the necessary documentation.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Asian monies mostly up late
Asian monies mostly up lateIrene Kwek, Singapore, Dow Jones Asian currencies were mostly higher late Monday on a relatively stable Japanese yen, while optimism following a cabinet reshuffle in Taiwan helped lift the New Taiwan dollar.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
'Government must invest more on education and health'
'Government must invest more on education and health'Reiner S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government must invest more money on education and health care to help regain the high economic growth of the past, the United Nations say.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
SAARC's future: Bad precedents, but there are hopeful signs
SAARC's future: Bad precedents, but there are hopeful signsParmanand, South Asian Studies Foundation, New Delhi, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta No SAARCC summit had been held amidst so much controversy or, for that matter, against such a controversial background.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
Activists protest detentions
Activists protest detentions MALAYSIA: Five Malaysian opposition activists accused of conspiring against Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's government began fasting in a prison camp on Monday to protest their detention without trial since April, relatives said.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling
UNESCO offers to train public in trash handling The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has offered to train the public in how to deal with garbage as a way of tackling the mounting problem of trash in the city and to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.
Tue, 22 Jan 2002
RP arrests another terror suspect
RP arrests another terror suspect PHILIPPINES: The Philippine military said it arrested on Monday a local Muslim man believed to be the courier of an Indonesian detained in Manila for possible links to Saudi militant Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network.