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Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Illegal mining threatens international tin market
Illegal mining threatens international tin market Thirty thousand freelance tin miners have taken over a mineral-rich island in Indonesia and are threatening an environmental crisis while seriously damaging the commercial tin market, the world's largest tin producer warned last Thursday.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikes
VP urges OIC to be firmer on U.S. strikesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Friday to pressure the United States and its allies to end their military operations in Afghanistan before the fasting month of Ramadhan begins...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Rescue team unaware of sinking
Rescue team unaware of sinkingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When news about a boat packed with 418 Middle Eastern asylum seekers sank last week, there was no word on what Search and Rescue teams were doing.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan
Indonesian television stations prepare for Ramadhan============== Luas Samudera Contributor Jakarta ------------- The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan has always been a feast for television stations in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruption
Decree on ethics in govt to help combat corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corrupt officials may suffer some sleepless nights after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) winds up its 10-day Annual Session on Nov. 10.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Revision of regional autonomy goes on: Hari
Revision of regional autonomy goes on: HariTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Lt. Gen. Hari Sabarno asserted on Friday that the government would continue revising the law on regional autonomy, despite objection from regents and other representatives of regional...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Flood victims lack food, medicines
Flood victims lack food, medicinesAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post Banyumas "Pak (Dad) ... I'm starving, give me something to eat," five- year-old Darno whimpered. Raising his voice, Darno repeated his request several times, but his father, Kartanom, remained silent.
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyers
Tanah Abang vendors favor big foreign buyersAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta is far from being a convenient place to shop. There is no proper ventilation and no air conditioners, while the shops are small and cramped and passageways are too...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
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JP/ / The number of workers of South Sumatra-based state fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Sriwijaya (Pusri) willing to participate in the company's early retirement program hit 1,800, compared with the initial target of 1,600, company president Zainal Soedjais told The Jakarta Post in the province's...
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
Police should be firm in carrying out duties: President
Police should be firm in carrying out duties: PresidentFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered the National Police on Friday to be firm in carrying out their duties in maintaining law and order in the country."Be firm, do your duty without hesitation .
Sat, 27 Oct 2001
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on Wednesday
AGO to question Akbar, Wiranto on WednesdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office on Friday issued summonses for House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung and former military chief Gen.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
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Terrorism could reverse gains from globalization 2. Stock ( 1 x 21 ) Asian stocks climb, helped by W.Street JP/ Most Asian stocks climb 3. Oil ( 2 x 20 ) Oil prices tick up, hope for OPEC cutback 4. Air ( 2 x 20 )JP/17/Air ASEAN to rationalize airline routes: official 5.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Telephone rates
Telephone rates shouldn't go upFrom Forum Keadilan The delay in discussions at the House of Representatives (DPR) on the increase of telephone rates is understandable, due to the lack of transparency in the calculation of such an increase, as presented by PT Telkom.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Government against ethnic discrimination in workplace
Government against ethnic discrimination in workplaceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is strongly against any ethnic discrimination in the workplace as it is not in line with existing labor laws, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
President asks for reform on forest management
President asks for reform on forest managementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri insisted on Thursday that Indonesian forestry officials and management must reform the entire industry to save the rapidly dwindling forests.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Dutch Graphic Design, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until Nov. 3. * Indonesian Comic, the British Council, S. Wijoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Flash flooding paralyzes southern railway networks
Flash flooding paralyzes southern railway networksYuli Tri Suwarni and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Purwokerto The southern railway services linking Jakarta and other cities in West, Central and East Java provinces via Cilacap (Central Java) were still paralyzed on Thursday, forcing all...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Allocate island for immigrants: Expert
Allocate island for immigrants: ExpertBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should allocate one of its islands to accommodate the influx of immigrants, but it should also seek a special agreement to ensure that the international community will take care of the asylum seekers,...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
River transportation abandoned
River transportation abandoned MARTAPURA, South Kalimantan: Residents of Mekar Sari village, Kertak Hanyar district, Banjar regency have gradually moved over to using ground transportation, rather than boats.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Central Java plans flood control project
Central Java plans flood control projectThe Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java As floods worsened in a number of regencies in the southwest part of Central Java, the provincial administration planned to launch a multi-billion rupiah flood control project.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
ASEAN members mull anti-terrorism steps
ASEAN members mull anti-terrorism stepsJim Gomez, Associated Press, Manila Countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are considering a number of steps, including convening a powerful meeting, to discuss ways to jointly deal with "the scourge of terrorism," according to a draft...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
PLN to pay US$69m to Paiton Energy
PLN to pay US$69m to Paiton EnergyDow Jones, Singapore State power company PT PLN has signed an interim agreement to make three fixed monthly payments totaling US$69 million in the fourth quarter to independent power producer PT Paiton Energy.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Susanto takes charge at world chess event
Susanto takes charge at world chess eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto of Indonesia pulled clear on top of the standings in the U-14 category of the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, after scoring his fourth win in as many games on Wednesday.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Flood control project: As floods worsened in a number of
Flood control project: As floods worsened in a number of regencies in the southwest part of Central Java, the provincial administration planned to launch a multi-billion rupiah flood control project. Page 2 Indonesia's stance: The new U.S.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
U.S. orders for RI steel products stop
U.S. orders for RI steel products stopAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Purchase orders for Indonesian steel pipe products from the vital U.S. market stopped when the U.S. economy plunged into recession, the Indonesian Steel Pipe Manufacturers Association (Gapipa) said.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
[b]Megawati's economic policy
Megawati's economic policy and grass roots economy Sri-Edi Swasono Economist Jakarta 2.Australia -- Australian election too close to call 1 x 25 36pt BodoniHoward's political survivalBen Sandilands Observer News Service Sydney
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Leuser Park 'must be protected'
Leuser Park 'must be protected' MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 14 nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and environmentalists expressed on Thursday their opposition to plans to exploit the Leuser National Park."The ecosystem at the park has been disturbed.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Ralph L. Boyce
Ralph L. Boyce"We greatly value and welcome Indonesia's willingness to join in international efforts against terrorism. 2. "People always turn to religion in times of crisis. But this time it is more powerful because of the nature of the attacks and the feeling it could happen anywhere, coupled...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Two killed in robbery attempt
Two killed in robbery attemptEmmy Fitri and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A police officer and an alleged robber were killed in a shootout between law enforcers and criminals during an attempted robbery in broad daylight in front of a branch office of Bank Central Asia (BCA) in Bungur,...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Legislator upset over recall rumors
Legislator upset over recall rumorsAinur Sophia'an, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya East Java provincial legislative council chairman Bisjri Abdul Djalil seemed upset by rumors spreading among councillors that he would be recalled from the legislature as he was no longer considered loyal to his party.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Akbar urged to relinquish his posts
Akbar urged to relinquish his postsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While presidential consent was given on Thursday for state prosecutors to question House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung in connection with a graft investigation, a faction inside the Golkar Party urged him to resign from...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Book on Indonesian history to be rewritten
Book on Indonesian history to be rewrittenFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will write a new book on Indonesian history in a response to the public's rising demand for the truth, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Electricity theft rampant in Ancol
Electricity theft rampant in Ancol JAKARTA: Electricity theft in Ancol subdistrict is rampant, with only about 20 percent of residents subscribing to the state- owned electricity company PLN and paying bills, an official of the subdistrict said.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Indonesia men's team jumps to seventh at Bermuda Bowl
Indonesia men's team jumps to seventh at Bermuda BowlMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's men collected two victories on the third day at the Bermuda Bowl in Paris bridge championship to improve its position to seventh in the standings, while criticism is beginning to grow at home over...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates Oct.25
U.S. Dollar Rates Oct.25 Latest Previous %Chg Euro 0.8911-18 0.8936-41 -0.28 Sterling* 1.4257-63 1.4285-91 -0.20 Swiss franc 1.6591-96 1.6560-70 +0.19 Canadian dollar 1.5739-49 1.5736-42 +0.02 Australian dollar* 0.5061-66 0.5076-81 -0.30 New Zealand dollar* 0.4145-50 0.4177-84 -0.77 Deutsche mark 2.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
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For TREND/Sunday-Oct. 28/Need client's approval - bsrJepun Bali Resort An Explosion of Beauty and Nature Rich in traditions of music and dance, architecture and religion, the village of Desa Tembok - Tejakula has established a small chic resort: Jepun Bali Resort.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
RI to host 2002 Physics Olympics
RI to host 2002 Physics Olympics JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the 33rd International Physics Olympics (IPhO) in 2002, the Ministry of National Education's director general of elementary and high school education, Indradjati, said.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
NGOs and the New Order
NGOs and the New OrderFrom Rakyat MerdekaMany former officials of the New Order regime are now setting up NGOs and foundations under the pretext of democracy, human rights and other causes.We all have to keep a watchful eye on these former officials -- who have had notorious track records -- and...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Asian Currencies Mostly Dn Late On Yen; SGD Hardest Hit
Asian Currencies Mostly Dn Late On Yen; SGD Hardest Hit Netty Ismail Dow Jones Singapore Most Asian currencies floundered late Thursday as the yen slumped past 123 yen to the dollar, and concerns over the region's deteriorating fundamentals continued to loom in the background, dealers said.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Third JIFFest promises to be best yet
Third JIFFest promises to be best yetHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the well attended event last year, the third Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest) starts on Friday night and continues for the next 16 days with the screening of over 100 quality films from around 30...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Refugees blame people smugglers in boat tragedy
Refugees blame people smugglers in boat tragedyAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Grief has turned to rage and bitterness for the middle eastern refugees here who lost family members and friends when their vessel, bound for Australia's Christmas Island, capsized in the Java...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,275 0 0 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 110 5 1,921,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 20 49,500 Alakasa 215 0 0...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Mega to attend ASEAN summit
Mega to attend ASEAN summit JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will attend an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Brunei Darussalam next month, State/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Thursday.Megawati will leave Jakarta for Brunei on Nov. 4 and return on Nov.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Two Kaldera employees indicted
Two Kaldera employees indicted JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the East Jakarta District Court on Thursday to sentence two employees of PT Kaldera to nine months imprisonment for attacking fellow employees who were on strike inside the company's compound.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Rain means pain for slum dwellers
Rain means pain for slum dwellersIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rainy season has come again, which means one will have to deal with the same problems all over again: potholes, leaks, a heap of dirty laundry and worst of all, floods.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Papua law effective in 2002
Papua law effective in 2002 JAKARTA: The newly passed Papua Special Autonomy law will come into full force in January 2002, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Thursday.The government is currently racing against time preparing the accompanying regulations needed for its implementation, he...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
More films and longer time at the third Jakarta Film Festival
More films and longer time at the third Jakarta Film FestivalorThe third Jakarta Film Festival promises to be better than ever================= Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- Following the well attended event last year, the third Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest)...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
US$78,000 grant from Japan
US$78,000 grant from Japan DEPOK: The Japanese government signed here on Thursday a grant contract worth US$78,000 for the education of needy local children at the grassroots level.The document was signed at the office of the Almujahirin education foundation in Depok by Japanese ambassador to...
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Revive the economy
Revive the economy We have to praise those members of the House of Representatives (DPR) who were elected to office during the 1999 general election. Compared to those in the New Order era, these legislators are more outspoken.
Fri, 26 Oct 2001
Garuda falls short
Garuda falls shortFrom PelitaOn Oct. 12, 2001, my nephew flew on flight GA-185 from Medan to Jakarta. The departure from Medan and arrival at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport were both on schedule.