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Thu, 10 Oct 2002
RI 2nd top for add expanditure growth in Asia
RI 2nd top for add expanditure growth in AsiaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia recorded the highest growth in advertising spending in Asia, excluding Japan, in the first half of the year, reflecting continued strong growth in the country, a research firm said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
IMF has outlived its purpose: Kwik
IMF has outlived its purpose: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Outspoken State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie questioned again the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) presence in Indonesia, saying the fund had outlived its purpose here.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
More creativity needed
More creativity neededFrom Kompas Indonesians are falling behind other nations in some respects, but they cannot blame other people for this condition. Indonesians need to change themselves to become a creative nation.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Mega urged to annual election of Sutiyoso, Fauzi Bowo
Mega urged to annual election of Sutiyoso, Fauzi BowoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) filed on Wednesday a legal notice against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decree authorizing the inauguration of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and Vice...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Rp 420b earmarked for Sumatra highway
Rp 420b earmarked for Sumatra highway JAKARTA: The government is planning a Rp 420 billion upgrade of the 2,508-kilometer East Sumatra highway from Banda Aceh province to Lampung province next year, a senior government official said Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Vina loses of spare tire
Vina loses of spare tire JAKARTA: The chubby seagull is no more. Singer Vina Panduwinata, famed for her hit song Burung Camar (seagull), said that she has lost more than 15 kilograms over the last two years through a rigorous diet she and her nutritionist devised.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Amien Rais to get UMY Award
Amien Rais to get UMY Award YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University (UMY) is to present People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais with its "2002 UMY Award", for what is said was Amien's role in reforming the Indonesian political system and his central role in amending the 1945...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
MPI, WTTC to bost tourism awarenes
MPI, WTTC to bost tourism awarenes JAKARTA: The Indonesian Tourism Council (MPI) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) have agreed to form a strategic alliance in order to boost the tourism industry at home.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
124 sex workers sent home
124 sex workers sent home JAKARTA: The City Social Agency returned 124 suspected sex workers to their hometowns on Tuesday evening. The women were detained during recent raids on massage parlors in the capital.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Bribery in the House
Bribery in the HouseFrom Rakyat MerdekaSome members of the House of Representatives have allegedly received bribes from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) in the Bank Niaga divestment process. Each House commission reportedly has a number of brokers.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Poso working group revived
Poso working group revived PALU, Central Sulawesi: Poso deputy regent Abdul Malik Syahadat said on Wednesday that the Malino Peace Declaration working group in charge of handling sectarian conflicts between Muslims and Christians in the province had been reactivated this month.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Akbar says hello to Megawati
Akbar says hello to Megawati JAKARTA: House of Representative Speaker Akbar Tandjung sent his warm regards to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday through his party members.Ferry Mursyidan Baldan, a member of the Golkar Party and secretary general of the party's youth-wing, the Young...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Rupiah Rates Oct. 9
Rupiah Rates Oct. 9 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Oct. 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 5,201.28 4,649.93 4,952.35 4,898.63 Australian dollar 1 5,314.44 4,752.78 5,060.09 5,006.98 Brunei dollar 1 5,957.14 5,327.53 5,672.03 5,612.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
After fanfare, busway project now postponed
After fanfare, busway project now postponedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a lack of public consultation and financial preparation, the city administration decided on Wednesday to postpone the Rp 54 billion (US$6 million) busway project connecting Blok M in South Jakarta with...
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Most think Megawati unfit to retain power: Poll
Most think Megawati unfit to retain power: PollMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new survey supports the findings of recent research that has said Indonesians cannot clearly identify anyone suitable to lead the country after the next election.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
1. Purba --- West Pacific forum, beyond
1. Purba --- West Pacific forum, beyond support on Papua issue2. Global -- The world must know that business does not rule, politics not dead
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Corruption-free driver's licenses?
Corruption-free driver's licenses? Over recent years I, like other expatriates and Indonesian citizens, have renewed my driver's license at the Traffic Police Driver's License Center in Kalideres. Each year the process involved payment of "extra fees" at some point.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
TNI may allow companies to be audited
TNI may allow companies to be auditedDeutsche Press-Agentur, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) may allow its various business operations to be audited to pave the way for greater transparency, the TNI commander said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Indonesia misses out on medals in tennis, athletics
Indonesia misses out on medals in tennis, athleticsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesian women's pole vaulter Ni Putu Desi Margawati failed to take a single medal at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, jumping only 3.80 meters, far below her national record of 4.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Protests over Sutiyoso's reelection pointess
Protests over Sutiyoso's reelection pointess Sutiyoso and Fauzi Bowo were sworn in as governor and deputy governor for the 2002-2007 term, despite strong public opposition. The event drew different stances from the public, who shared their feelings with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Southwest Pacific forum, beyond Papua issue
Southwest Pacific forum, beyond Papua issueKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The startling vision of former president Abdurrahman Wahid had rarely been taken seriously.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Anusapati's creativity speaks through nature
Anusapati's creativity speaks through natureStuart Koop, Contributor, Yogyakarta Last Sunday afternoon was interrupted by the snarling sound of machinery. I assumed it was the garage next door, where they regularly beat car panels. "But surely not on a Sunday?" I thought.
Thu, 10 Oct 2002
Drought robs north coast shtimp farmers of harvest
Drought robs north coast shtimp farmers of harvestNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu The prolonged drought plaguing north coast areas of West Java is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of shrimp farmers in the regencies of Indramayu and Cirebon.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Crisis center awaits President's approval
Crisis center awaits President's approvalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans for a crisis center to coordinate government policies and balance the interests of different economic sectors requires President Megawati Soekarnoputri's approval in order for it to work, said the National Economic Recovery...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Indonesia gets more focused on al-Qaeda threat: U.S. envoy
Indonesia gets more focused on al-Qaeda threat: U.S. envoyJerry Norton and Dean Yates, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia is increasingly serious about confronting apparent efforts by al-Qaeda to establish a terrorist beachhead in the world's most populous Muslim nation, the U.S.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
People complain about phone rate
People complain about phone rate BEKASI: There have been a number of complaints about overcharging by many telephone kiosks (Wartel) in Bekasi."I made a two-minute phone call to a friend's cellular phone and had to pay Rp 11,337, while at another telephone kiosk the charge (for a call of the same...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
New joint military-police team formed to probe Binjai attacks
New joint military-police team formed to probe Binjai attacksApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Police and Military Police in North Sumatra have formed a joint team to investigate the deadly attacks by members of the Army on police stations in Binjai, a senior officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Boeing to tap into Asia
Boeing to tap into Asia KUALA LUMPUR: United States airplane-maker Boeing hopes to gain a strong foothold for future ventures in Southeast Asia with the official launch of its regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Asia top transgressor for religious repression: U.S.
Asia top transgressor for religious repression: U.S.Agencies, Washington Asia is the epicenter of the world's most grievous religious repression, according to an annual U.S. report, which links one- party states with crackdowns and harassment of people of faith.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
'City industrial property market stagnant'
'City industrial property market stagnant'Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The industrial property market in Greater Jakarta remains stagnant, with an average occupancy rate of below 69 percent amid a sluggish investment climate.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
SE Asia will win terrorism war: Goh
SE Asia will win terrorism war: GohEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong appealed on Tuesday to foreign investors to stay in Southeast Asia despite growing terrorism risks, saying the region would win the war in the long term.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Police plan to screen outsiders entering Poso
Police plan to screen outsiders entering PosoLa Remy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The Central Sulawesi Police are considering a regular screening process of all people arriving in the province in a bid to foil ammunition smuggling attempts into the conflict-prone regency of Poso.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Unocal, Pelangi sign MoU on clean energy
Unocal, Pelangi sign MoU on clean energy JAKARTA: Unocal North Sumatra Geothermal Ltd agreed to let its geothermal power plant, Sarulla, in North Sumatra become a pilot project for generating electricity with low emissions in an agreement with Pelangi, a non governmental organization.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
RI's Asian Games gold medal drought eased on the water
RI's Asian Games gold medal drought eased on the waterNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Indonesia was assured of just its second gold medal on Tuesday when windsurfer I Gusti Made Oka Sulaksana whose position atop the men's heavyweight mistral division was untouchable after...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
On banks in critical state
On banks in critical state When Bank Indonesia announced on June 30, 2002 that Bank IFI and Bank CIC were put in the category of banks under special monitoring because their CAR slid below 8 percent, many parties believed they would be handed over to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA)...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
LBH offices across the country on the brink of collapse
LBH offices across the country on the brink of collapseMuhammad Nafik and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Legal Aid Institutes (LBH) across the country are on the brink of collapse as the once respected non-governmental organization is suffering from financial difficulties...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
1. YLBHI (55)- 48 pts BB l/c 3cols 3lines (3x15)
1. YLBHI (55)- 48 pts BB l/c 3cols 3lines (3x15)LBH offices across the country on the brink of collapse 2. Floods (40) - 36pts BB l/c 4cols 2lines (2x24)Jakarta to focus on tackling flood relief not prevention3. E. Timor (40) - 32 pts BB l/c 5cols 1line (1x32)Indonesia, E.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.8, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 260 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 650...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
ACA insurance disappoints me
ACA insurance disappoints me I have a Polis Standar Kendaraan Bermotor policy, No. 21-01-02-013613, with PT Asuransi Central Asia (ACA) for my Hyundai Traje, license number B 8078 MT. On Sept. 11 on Jl. Pramuka a motorcycle crashed into the back of my car, causing subsequent damage.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Fire ravages Kuta hotel
Fire ravages Kuta hotel Several parts of the four-star Mercure hotel in Bali's prime tourism district of Kuta were destroyed on Tuesday night after fire razed its fourth floor.No fatalities were reported.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Yogya to get comprehensive one-stop aging center
Yogya to get comprehensive one-stop aging centerSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta As people's life expectancy has extended -- an indicator of the country's success in the development of community health, there are more and more elderly people waiting for treatment.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
* Headlines: LBH offices on the brink of collapse2
* Headlines: LBH offices on the brink of collapse2 * National: FBI agents revisit Papua: Police4 * Archipelago: New airlines operates without license5 * Opinion: Putin and Megawati, the political twins7 * City: Sutiyoso urged to pay serious attention to vendors8 * World: Bush makes case for...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
JP/14/biz
JP/14/bizUnocal, Pelangi sign MoU on clean energy JAKARTA: Unocal North Sumatra Geothermal Ltd agreed to let its geothermal power plant, Sarulla, in North Sumatra become a pilot project for generating electricity with low emissions in an agreement with Pelangi, a non governmental organization.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
PDI-P urges Mega to take action against AG Rachman
PDI-P urges Mega to take action against AG RachmanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Throwing weight behind public demand, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to take stern measures against Attorney General M.A.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Four FBI agents visit Papua
Four FBI agents visit Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Four members of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have visited Papua to ask about an Indonesian police investigation into the ambush killing of two Americans and an Indonesian in August, the provincial police chief said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Mandala resumes flights to Ambon
Mandala resumes flights to AmbonEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Ambon As security conditions have been improving, Mandala airline has reopened its route from Jakarta to restive Ambon with four flights a week on a Boeing 737-200 plane.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
RI to pursue reforms despite 2004 election
RI to pursue reforms despite 2004 electionEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia on Tuesday pledged to press on with economic and structural reforms despite preparations for general elections due in mid-2004.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Rupiah Rates Oct. 8
Rupiah Rates Oct. 8 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Oct. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,232.45 4,678.39 4,982.29 4,928.32 Brunei dollar 1 5,309.34 4,748.82 5,055.51 5,002.51 Canadian dollar 1 5,970.51 5,339.81 5,685.07 5,625.
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Indonesia gears up for men's badminton title
Indonesia gears up for men's badminton titleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea It was not enough for Indonesia's men's team badminton players to defeat powerhouse China 3-1 at the Busan 2002 Asian Games semifinal match on Monday as they have a much tougher job ahead of them...
Wed, 09 Oct 2002
Apindo, KPEN tell businessmen to ignore new labor policy
Apindo, KPEN tell businessmen to ignore new labor policyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a continued showdown over labor issues, a leading business association and think tank urged businessmen on Tuesday to ignore the latest policy of the Ministry of Manpower that applies a pro- labor...