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Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/ /
JP/ / Philippine merchandise imports plunged by 15.9 percent from a year earlier to US$2.499 billion in September, the National Statistics Office said Monday. With exports also down 22 percent to $2.731 billion for the month, the trade balance yielded a surplus of $232 million.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWest Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Oil firms play their part where govt can't
Oil firms play their part where govt can'tBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For a child with a home as remote as it is inaccessible, living on land rich in mineral resources may save him or her from the uneven distribution of state-funded access to welfare.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Passenger found dead in bus
Passenger found dead in bus PEKANBARU, Riau: Jony Lumban Tobing, a resident of Medan, North Sumatra, was found dead on Sunday in a PMTOH passenger bus on which he had traveled from Medan, heading toward Jakarta.Witnesses said they found Jony dead at 08:00 a.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/AmbonAmbon Christians to stage mass prayersNovi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonChristians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Misery and pain not yet over
Misery and pain not yet overHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yanto, a 12-year old, has to wake up early in the morning to begin his day as a newspaper boy, while his friends of the same age enjoy their sleep on comfortable beds.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Oil price plunge threatens budget
Oil price plunge threatens budgetMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current plunge in oil prices could spell serious trouble for the country's 2002 state budget due to a significant revenue shortfall, analysts warned on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
POOR
POOR 2x21 (3*2 lines)Rich countries disagree over cash for poor CHINA 2x20 (2*2 lines)China to get US$40b in FDI in 2002: DBS JAPAN 2x20 (2*2 lines)BOJ sees gloom over Japan KL 2x30 (3*2 lines)Malaysia in recession, may be worse than '98: Goldman
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training camp
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training campNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top woman cyclists Nurhayati and Nuraini have dealt a big blow to Indonesia's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games after announcing their withdrawal from the event's training camp.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
A global citizenship for children?
A global citizenship for children?Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta There should really be global citizenship for children -- one that ensures that they get the first call for the resources of the world, regardless of their location and background.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWest Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Lombok govt asked to protect workers
Lombok govt asked to protect workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local chapter of the Women's Solidarity group called on the West Nusa Tenggara authorities and legislature to take tough measures against the widespread trade in women in the province.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Anti-KKN drives not serious: Survey
Anti-KKN drives not serious: SurveyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has failed to combat corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), leaving many big KKN cases untouched during her first 100 days in power, a survey revealed.More than half, 50.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in Afghanistan
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in AfghanistanTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo said on Monday that the TNI had yet to prepare its troops to join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
PSSI announces U-20 nominees
PSSI announces U-20 nomineesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 51 nominees were announced on Monday for the national U-20 team by the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI), which says the team will spearhead its campaign to return to international distinction at the Hanoi 2003 Southeast...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Logs seized in SE Sulawesi
Logs seized in SE Sulawesi KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari police seized eight cubic meters of logs allegedly stolen from the teak forest in Wawonii in the province.Adj. Sr. Comr. Sumaryoto, chief of Kendari Police, said the logs had been seized after acting on information from local people...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 -25 7,500 Adindo Foresta 85 0 0 AGIS 145 5 2,172,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa 150 -50 500...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Sukarno's teaching still relevant
Sukarno's teaching still relevantFrom Rakyat MerdekaI respond to the polemic as to whether or not Marhaenism -- the Indonesian National Party (PNI) ideology to eliminate poverty developed and adopted by the late first president Bung Karno -- is still relevant in solving Indonesia's current problems.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Hughes dreams of teaching kids
Hughes dreams of teaching kids JAKARTA: Noted presenter Dewi Hughes still dreams of becoming the next Ibu Kasur or Kak Seto -- both are known for their dedication to children's education. She introduced her kids club at her house in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/1/schedule
JP/1/scheduleRamadhan time for JakartaTuesday Maghrib 5:54 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
1. Tangkap: 10 x 4 lines
1. Tangkap: 10 x 4 linesDeadline set for N. Sumatra unregistered fishing boats 2. Trip: 20 x 2 linesS. Sumatra legislators' trips under fire 3. Tunggak: 16 x 2 linesBanyumas farmers seek debt relief4. Bupati: 24 x 2 linesCentral Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent election
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Maluku govt asked to be transparent
Maluku govt asked to be transparent AMBON, Maluku: The Catholic and Protestant churches in the province called on the provincial administration to be transparent in giving information on violent incidents in the strife-torn province.Father B. Rahawarin, representing the Amboina Diocese and Rev. D.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Tailors swamped by orders
Tailors swamped by ordersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Although there is still a month to go to Lebaran, tailors and seamstress are finding themselves already swamped by orders.In fact, many of them have been refusing orders for a week before Ramadhan started.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Many companies stimp on health: Physicians
Many companies stimp on health: PhysiciansTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many companies are still reluctant to take into account the health of their workers despite the increasing number of employees contracting illnesses related to their workplaces, physicians have said.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Govt in dark about Indonesian fighters in Afghanistan
Govt in dark about Indonesian fighters in AfghanistanAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Saturday that it still had no knowledge about the fate of some 300 Indonesians who reportedly went to Afghanistan last month to fight with the Taliban regime against the United States.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
South Sumatra legislators under fire over trips
South Sumatra legislators under fire over tripsBahrul Ilmi Yakup, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Trips by South Sumatra legislators that cost Rp 2.5 billion (US$250,000), to a number of provinces has sparked strong criticism from activists and local political observers who said the provincial...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Garuda plans second hub
Garuda plans second hubThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National airline PT Garuda Indonesia was preparing a second hub in Denpasar, Bali for its international flights, in addition to its existing Jakarta hub focused on domestic destinations, a senior executive said.Garuda's director of operations Rudy A.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
IMF seeks new investigation into $13b liquidity assistance
IMF seeks new investigation into $13b liquidity assistanceBerni K. Moestafa and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stepping up pressure against corruption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanded the government launch a new probe into the alleged abuse of some Rp 138.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Apkindo plans to cut plywood production to prop up price
Apkindo plans to cut plywood production to prop up priceAntara, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Wood Panel Producers (Apkindo) plans to cut its plywood production in an effort to prop up the commodity's price in the international market which currently stands at US$230 per cubic meter.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Gambling king's house bombed
Gambling king's house bombed BATAM, Riau: On the first day of the fasting month, a homemade bomb was lobbed into the house of Thee Kian alias Sutikno, a gambling boss in Tanjungpinang. There were no casualties in the incident.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Let's get it right this time around
Let's get it right this time aroundJames Van Zorge, Political Risk and Government Relations Consultants, Jakarta Why can't they seem to ever get it right? Mired in a climate of political uncertainty since the fall of Soeharto, the Indonesian polity has proven itself incapable of providing the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Popular Forum declaration
Popular Forum declaration Foreign debts have dragged Indonesia into a prolonged multi- dimensional crisis, leading Indonesians into the grip of poverty and misery.The main culprits in this crisis are debt-financed development policies and projects funded by foreign countries.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Japan adopts Balinese tale
Japan adopts Balinese tale JAKARTA: A Balinese fable has been translated into the Japanese language to be used as supplementary reading in elementary schools across Japan, Akihisa Matsuno of the Osaka University of Foreign Studies said in Denpasar, Bali, on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Nothing wrong with govt giving parties funds, observers say
Nothing wrong with govt giving parties funds, observers sayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this time of economic hardship, news that the government is providing a total of Rp 105 billion in taxpayers' money to 48 political parties may be a little too much for many people to take.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Central Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent election
Central Sulawesi governor annuls Morowali regent electionBadri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu A standoff between the Morowali legislative council and Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele continued on Saturday after the governor insisted on a fresh election for Morowali regent, saying the...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Malaysians criticize Indonesian minister
Malaysians criticize Indonesian ministerAgence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur An employers group criticized a recent allegation by a Jakarta minister that Malaysian businessmen were behind the flood of Indonesian illegals, a report said Saturday.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Banyumas farmers seek debt relief
Banyumas farmers seek debt reliefAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Some 2,500 farmers in Tambak and Sampiuh subdistricts in Banyumas regency are seeking relief in respect of debt arrears worth Rp 2.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
AXA clarifies
AXA clarifies In response to Mr. J. W. Heilijgers' letter entitled Robbed by AXA Insurance published in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 16 regarding the increased premium of his PIMS householder policy, we, PT Asuransi AXA Indonesia, would like to clarify the matter.1.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor law
Taiwan trade body criticizes RI's labor lawTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Similar to nomads who move once their environment becomes unfavorable, investors from Taiwan are increasingly skipping Indonesia and looking for "greener pastures", a senior official of the Taipei Economic and...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
National chess dream team set to undergo Euro stint
National chess dream team set to undergo Euro stintMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to meet its ambition of producing a world champion, the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is turning to Europe as a training camp for its young talents.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Joining Afghan peace mission imperative for Indonesia: Susilo
Joining Afghan peace mission imperative for Indonesia: SusiloThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country with the largest Muslim population, Indonesia should join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Poverty fund needs auditing
Poverty fund needs auditing JAKARTA: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno ordered on Saturday all concerned local governments to have the use of poverty alleviation funds in subdistricts audited independently.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Health ministry improves emergency response system
Health ministry improves emergency response systemFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Health is developing an integrated emergency system in which the police, fire fighters and ambulance services will be coordinated under one dispatch center in each area so as to ensure more...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
[b]Technocrats dodge
Technocrats dodge economic medicine ball or Technocrats do sums but discount promotionJames Castle XXXX XXXXX Jakarta
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's human rights record comes under international scrutiny this week as the United Nations Committee against Torture in Geneva begins a review of a report filed by Jakarta concerning its commitment to abiding by international standards.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
BII upbeat about survival with or without Mandiri
BII upbeat about survival with or without MandiriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) is optimistic about being able to meet the central bank's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement by the end of the year, even without an acquisition by state-owned Bank...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Muslim leaders urge immediate UN mission for Afghanistan
Muslim leaders urge immediate UN mission for AfghanistanKurniawan Hari and Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaMuslim leaders and scholars here on Sunday urged the United Nations to immediately launch peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan to halt the war that continued to rage despite calls for...
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend.
Mon, 19 Nov 2001
Benny Sindhunata
Benny Sindhunata BIRO data center Shopping malls: Trendsetters in retail industry Shopping malls and plazas in big cities particularly in Greater Jakarta have played a significant role as trendsetters in the dynamic development of the country's retail industry.