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Thu, 22 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 5:55 p.m.Friday Imsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Thu, 22 Nov 2001
Judge admits he was paid
Judge admits he was paidMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A judge being tried in a bribery case linked to Supreme Court justices admitted on Wednesday to receiving Rp 550 million from a company, but claimed that he did not keep the money.
Thu, 22 Nov 2001
Suspected teenage tout murdered
Suspected teenage tout murdered BOGOR: An alleged 17-year-old public minivan tout who operated in the vicinity of Sukasari market, Bogor, West Java, was found dead on Tuesday with his head almost severed from his body in front of the Bogor Plaza shopping center.
Thu, 22 Nov 2001
Indonesia still immature
Indonesia still immature I thank Mr. Rod Livesey for his comment on my article in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 14, titled I pledge allegiance.I agree with him. Indoctrination, when extreme, breeds narrow- mindedness.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
BCA sale expected in 3rd week of December
BCA sale expected in 3rd week of DecemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said in a statement on Tuesday that its divestment of Bank Central Asia (BCA) was expected to be finalized in the third week of December.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
100 days of Megawati's administration
100 days of Megawati's administration November 19 marked 100 days of the Megawati-Hamzah administration.Indonesia has been in a protracted crisis for far too long. In four years, four presidents have come and gone. Naturally, much hope is psychologically pinned on the present administration.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
HIV/AIDS cases hike to 18 in Samarinda
HIV/AIDS cases hike to 18 in Samarinda SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Chairman of local chapter of the AIDS controlling agency, Waris Husain, revealed that the victims of HIV/AIDS here has increased to 18 people from the last year's 17 cases.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Partnership researches encouraged
Partnership researches encouraged JAKARTA: The Ministry of Research and Technology is determined to continue to promote partnership researches between government institutions and industries in a response to the rapid advancement of science and technology.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Govt to merge four banks this year
Govt to merge four banks this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Tuesday that it would merge four banks including publicly listed Bank Universal, Bank Bali and non-listed Bank Prima Express and Bank Patriot in a bid to restructure the country's troubled banking industry.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Tiarma Siboro
Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaFormer deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday, saying that he personally handed over checks worth Rp 40 billion (US$3.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
The insensitive, puzzling policy of tightened visa checks to U.S.
The insensitive, puzzling policy of tightened visa checks to U.S.V.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur For obvious reasons, Malaysia is puzzled by the decision to subject Malaysian men between the ages of 16 and 45 to stricter background checks when applying for a visa to visit the...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
S'pore funds high-tech training
S'pore funds high-tech trainingAgence France Presse, Singapore Singapore on Tuesday pledged to invest about US$10 million to groom a pool of high-tech professionals over the next three years despite the recession and the dotcom collapse.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Ciputat fire kills four
Ciputat fire kills four JAKARTA: A cooker exploded on Monday afternoon at a house on Jl. Cendrawasih, Ciputat, Tangerang, killing four people and severely injuring one person.The victims were identified as Acih Mintarsih, 40 and two of her children, Asep, 20 and Irma, 17, as well as their carpenter...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Amid mass prayers, Ambon paralyzed
Amid mass prayers, Ambon paralyzedNovi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Christians in Ambon, the capital of strife-torn Maluku, began three days of mass prayers on Tuesday, paralyzing almost all activities from administrative, schooling to public transportation both on land and sea.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Three discos to be closed
Three discos to be closedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso ordered the City Public Order Office on Tuesday to close three discotheques in the downtown Kota area, West Jakarta, for illegally operating during the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Revive our badminton success
Revive our badminton successFrom Warta KotaAs a badminton buff, I feel concerned about some cases that have afflicted the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI). There has been a growing trend for top badminton players to draw back from defending their own country at international events.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Convicted Poso killers' appeal denied, face death
Convicted Poso killers' appeal denied, face deathBadri Djawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Supreme Court has rejected the appeals submitted by three men who were sentenced to death for committing a series of murders between May and June of 2000 in the strife-torn regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Street vendors mushrooming in Ramadhan
Street vendors mushrooming in Ramadhan Street vendors (left photo) almost totally cover a street near Tanah Abang textile and garment market in Central Jakarta, causing horrendous traffic jams in the area.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
New layout okay
New layout okay I have just read letters criticizing the new layout of The Jakarta Post. In my opinion it is a matter of taste. Someone may dislike this new layout, but so far I like it. I think many other readers also like it.I have read the Post since the year it was published.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Court to decide on Bere's trial Tuesday
Court to decide on Bere's trial Tuesday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court will decide next Tuesday whether to continue or suspend the trial against militiaman Yacobus Bere, who is charged with the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
1. Azyu --
1. Azyu -- Megawati's presidency: Challenge of political Islam 1 X 35 50pt Bodoni Part 1 of 2 The challenge of political Islam Azyumardi Azra Rector State Islamic Studies Institute (IAIN) Jakarta 2. Visa -- 1 X 55 36pt Bodoni Tightened visa checks to U.S. are insensitive V.K.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Do you children snore? Keep an eye on them
Do you children snore? Keep an eye on themPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Most parents tend to ignore their snoring children. They are not aware that snoring is a sign of abnormality. Parents usually consider it to be a habit.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 22,500 Adindo Foresta 85 0 0 AGIS 135 -10 3,314,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 170 -10 11,000 Alakasa 185 35...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Bank Mandiri cancels plan to acquire ailing BII
Bank Mandiri cancels plan to acquire ailing BIITantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government decided to drop earlier plans to merge state- owned Bank Mandiri with publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) citing improvement in the latter's financial condition.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Jambi threatens to deport 355 Indian citizens
Jambi threatens to deport 355 Indian citizens JAMBI: The immigration office here has threatened to deport 355 Indian citizens in the province who have overstayed there visas."So far, 355 Indian citizens who have been employed in numerous companies in the province have yet to extend their visas,...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Armies launch ASEAN offensive
Armies launch ASEAN offensive Just a week after the leaders of ASEAN waffled over concrete steps against terrorism, the region's top army commanders showed more unity and efficiency. All 10 of the generals met in Manila, for only the second time in ASEAN's history.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Lawmakers to prioritize five bills
Lawmakers to prioritize five billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) will prioritize bills on money laundering, electricity, investment, police and state defense during its next working period, which will only last for 18 days, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
IBRA to raise Rp 24t in cash this month
IBRA to raise Rp 24t in cash this monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said Tuesday that by the end of the month it will have achieved 88 percent of its target cash earnings of Rp 27 trillion (about US$2.5 billion) for the 2001 state budget.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
IMF, Indonesia reach agreement on fourth LoI
IMF, Indonesia reach agreement on fourth LoIDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government reached an agreement on Tuesday with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) team over the economic reform policies to be implemented next year, a statement said.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Workers protest low severance pay
Workers protest low severance pay JAKARTA: Dozens of workers from bag manufacturer PT Tassa Zenis Indonesia in Tangerang staged a rally in front of the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration building on Monday, protesting the low severance payment given by their company.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Tennis coach questions players call-up
Tennis coach questions players call-upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhiyanto and troubled Hendri Susilo Pramono have been summoned to the Indonesian tennis squad for the 2002 Asian Games, but their mentor is far from enthusiastic.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
No guarantee exists to control budget: Minister
No guarantee exists to control budget: MinisterTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the existing systems or officials can guarantee that irregularities in the management of state budget funds will not recur in the future, no matter how hard inspectors general within the...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
New IMF loan talk fails to cheer stocks
New IMF loan talk fails to cheer stocksJill Wong, Reuters, Hong Kong News of possible fresh lending to Indonesia from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to cheer the Jakarta stock market on Tuesday which tracked regional losses.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Sailendra: Restaurant truly fit for a king
Sailendra: Restaurant truly fit for a kingBill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta The Sailendra, J.W. Marriot Hotel, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav A 1.2 No. 1 & 2, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950. For reservations call 57988888.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
BI loan probe may boost confidence: Experts
BI loan probe may boost confidence: ExpertsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new investigation into the alleged misuse of Rp 138.4 trillion (about US$13 billion) of Bank Indonesia (BI) liquidity support loans, could be a good opportunity to bolster public confidence in the government, but a failure to...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Two bus drivers wanted for arson attack, murder
Two bus drivers wanted for arson attack, murderDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two bus drivers are wanted by the police in connection with an arson attack on a bus on Jl. Condet Raya, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, and the murder of its driver, a police officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
WBC warns Indonesia of sanctions over ring deaths
WBC warns Indonesia of sanctions over ring deathsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Boxing Council (WBC) is likely to sanction Indonesia over the number of deaths in the country's boxing rings.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Police arrest robbery suspect
Police arrest robbery suspect JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Police detectives arrested a man suspected of having masterminded a series of armed holdups of bank customers in Jakarta after a month-long investigation into the crimes, a police officer announced on Tuesday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov.20
Rupiah Rates Nov.20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 11,060.00 10,060.00 10,613.00 10,507.00Australian dollar 1 5,756.73 5,231.20 5,524.07 5,463.64Austrian schilling 1 707.39 643.07 678.80 671.64Belgian franc 1 241.30 219.36 231.54 229.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Indonesian charged with assisting suspected terrorists
Indonesian charged with assisting suspected terroristsTiarma Siboro and Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian man, whom the FBI named as a contact person for airline hijacker Mohammad Atta, was arrested and charged with helping to obtain a fake driver's license for another man...
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Three workers charged as suspects
Three workers charged as suspects TANGERANG: The police have charged as suspects three out of eight protesting workers who were arrested during a rally at PT Koinus Jaya Garment on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Karawaci, last week.Tangerang police detective's deputy chief, Insp.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
City plans to tax vendors next year
City plans to tax vendors next yearAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is planning to legalize some 600,000 street vendors operating in Jakarta and collect tax in moves estimated to add Rp 238 billion (US$23.8 million) to city coffers next year.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Minimum wage in E. Kalimantan set
Minimum wage in E. Kalimantan set The East Kalimantan governor issued a decree on Monday stipulating the monthly minimum wage was hiked to Rp 500,000 for the 2002 fiscal year from the current Rp 300,000.The deputy chief of the local manpower and transmigration ministry office Syahrial A.B.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
124 suspects detained
124 suspects detained JAKARTA: Police seized a total of 124 suspects in some 83 drug-related cases during its three-week anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on the crime in the capital, a city police spokesman reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Conoco-Phillips merger means more investment in Asia
Conoco-Phillips merger means more investment in AsiaDow Jones, Singapore The planned merger of Phillips Petroleum Co. and Conoco Inc. will expand the new company's portfolio in Asia and position it for further expansion, particularly in the region's upstream sector, according to analysts.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Damaging revelations for Akbar
Damaging revelations for AkbarTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Challenge of political Islam to Megawati
Challenge of political Islam to MegawatiAzyumardi Azra, Rector, State Islamic Studies Institute (IAIN), Jakarta The waves of anti-American mass-demonstrations seem to have decreased significantly. But this does not mean that "political Islam" will also diminish.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Tiarma Siboro
Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaFormer deputy chief of finance at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Achmad Ruskandar revealed the most damaging evidence yet against House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Tuesday, saying that he personally handed over checks worth Rp 40 billion (US$3.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Workers' trial protested
Workers' trial protested Some 150 members of the Karya Utama Labor Federation (FSKU) staged a rally in front of the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to protest against the trial of one of their colleagues Hamdani.
Wed, 21 Nov 2001
Third place good enough for RI to reach Uber Cup finals: Coach
Third place good enough for RI to reach Uber Cup finals: CoachNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will only need to finish third in the Uber Cup (women's championship) Asia Oceania zone semifinal round to qualify for the finals in May, but Indonesian head coach Christian...