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Thu, 14 Nov 2002
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta State electricity company PT PLN plans to build a new 600 megawatt power plant northeast of Jakarta in an effort to arrest a power shortfall in the country's main Java-Bali grid, said a senior executive of the company.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok case
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok caseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 14 active and retired military officers, including the incumbent commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) Brig. Gen.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruption
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruptionBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut More and more villagers living in the shadow of Mt. Papandayan in the West Java regency of Garut were evacuated to safer areas on Wednesday after authorities gave a warning that the mountain, currently spewing...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Fire razes six houses
Fire razes six houses BEKASI: Fire destroyed at least six houses in the Bank Danamon housing complex here, but no fatalities were reportedLosses were estimated at hundreds of millions of rupiah.A witness, Sumarwoto, who is a resident of the complex, said the fire probably started from a lit...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.13
Rupiah Rates Nov.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,366.13 4,800.95 5,110.92 5,055.93 Brunei dollar 1 5,429.93 4,859.61 5,171.69 5,117.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,058.90 5,422.15 5,770.74 5,710.13 Swiss franc 1 6,618.93 5,925.03 6,304.14 6,239.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project 1 X 22 The indirect victims Wahyu Susilo Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI) Jakarta2. Pro14 -- Zhu Rongji reexamined 1 X 30 Political legacy of Zhu Rongji Kenichi Ohmae President Ohmae & Associates...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega project
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega projectRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives grilled state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday over its US$1.8 billion projects amid rumors about collusive practices in the tendering process for the projects.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
TNI team in Papua to probe shooting
TNI team in Papua to probe shootingNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura An Indonesian Military (TNI) investigative team has arrived in Papua to probe the shooting deaths of two Americans and an Indonesian near the giant Freeport mine last August.The six-member team, led by Col.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floods
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floodsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many cities in the world have managed to make rivers an integral part of tourist attractions, Jakarta residents still see rivers as a serious problem, particularly during the wet season.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: Kwik
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buy
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buyEdhi Pranasidhi, Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Indonesia Satellite Corp., or Indosat, Wednesday said net profit for the first nine months of the year fell 64 percent due to depreciation costs and amortization of goodwill following a stake purchase in a cellular...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
'Beggars not animals but human beings'
'Beggars not animals but human beings' Human beings forced to beg on Jakarta's cruel streets are being victimized by Public Order Office personnel during the holy month of Ramadhan. Some beggars talked to The Jakarta Post about their daily hell during what is supposed to be a time of compassion.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods It is almost certain that tens of thousands of people -- or maybe even more -- in the city will be affected by floods in the coming rainy season, as the flood prevention projects being implemented by the city administration will not significantly...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year plan
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year planBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers criticized the five-year strategic plan (Renstra) of Governor Sutiyoso, saying that he was giving too little priority to a variety of significant urban issues, such as poverty, the environment and...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Small hotels need help too
Small hotels need help too We are the owners of a number of small bungalows not far from Tanah Lot, Tabanan regency, Bali.It is not a star-rated hotel, but rather melati class. We appreciate the help from the government in reviving Bali's tourist industry, but we would like to take part too.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Beggars
Beggars in the cityFrom Suara KaryaI am deeply concerned and saddened to see what has become a common sight at intersections in Jakarta: street vendors, buskers, homeless children and an increasing number of beggars asking for money from passengers in buses and cars.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks SYDNEY: Australia and the United States will open talks here this week aimed at securing a free trade pact slashing import barriers across all industries including agriculture, officials said Wednesday.Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile said he would meet U.S.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blast
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blastThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Lamongan Amrozi, the only suspect in custody for the Bali terrorist attacks so far, has named Imam Samudra, alias Kudama or Fatih, as one of the masterminds of the Oct.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Damanik investigation incomplete
Damanik investigation incomplete PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police said they were be unable to comply with state prosecutors' demands to wrap up their investigation into Rev. Reinaldi Damanik, who has been accused of inciting sectarian violence in Poso.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Bogus bills
Bogus bills I went to Singapore to trade off my stack of crisp, Class 2, but unfortunately, folded US$100 bills that ANZ denied due to their certainly unethical, possibly illegal discriminatory policy.American Express gave me an amazing story.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002Exhibitions* Cartoon Peace and Unity, Cafe Btan Waru, Jl. Dewi Sinta, Ubud, until Nov. 17. * Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rituals hoped to bring back peace
Rituals hoped to bring back peaceAnanta Wijaya and Ketut Sumarta, Contributors, Kuta, Bali After the Pamarisuddha Karipubhaya cleansing ritual is held on Nov. 15, the people of Bali are hopeful that peace will once again return to their island.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacle
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is scheduled to appear at a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to give an account of the recent participation of the national sporting delegation at the Asian Games...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Terrorism's indirect victims
Terrorism's indirect victimsWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI), Jakarta In the last couple of weeks, Indonesian Muslim migrants in Australia have lost their peace as the Australian security authorities have raided and searched at least 10...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002:
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 0...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the rise
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the riseMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang People who visit the Rawa Kucing dump site in Kedaung Wetan, Tangerang, and observe how hard the scavengers there work to survive, will likely realize and be grateful for all the blessings in their lives.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Save our democracy
Save our democracy The Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali have posed a serious challenge for Indonesia's commitment to the values and principles of democracy.How we, as a nation, respond to this tragedy will determine whether or not we will survive the litmus test of democracy.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
ASEAN and free trade areas
ASEAN and free trade areasS. Pushpanathan Assistant Director for External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta The Eighth ASEAN Summit concluded last week on a high note with the region committing to long term plans for free trade areas (FTAs) with China, Japan and India as well with East Asia.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Chinese arrested for visa violations
Chinese arrested for visa violations CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police force officially detained two Chinese nationals for visa and immigration violations on Wednesday.The two Chinese were identified as Chen Wen Kay, 40, and Chang Mei Fung, 33.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto: KoinBumiKOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Banker's son arrested for abduction
Banker's son arrested for abduction JAKARTA: Andre Paul Neloe, son of Bank Mandiri president director ECW Neloe, was arrested by police on Tuesday night for allegedly kidnapping two teenage sisters and keeping them for five days over a Rp 25 million loan dispute.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
200 beggars, vagrants rounded up
200 beggars, vagrants rounded up JAKARTA: About 200 beggars and other people living on the streets were rounded up during a crackdown on various areas of West Jakarta and Central Jakarta on Tuesday.The crackdown was carried out by local public order officers and civilian defense officers on the...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Sidharta carves his own path in art
Sidharta carves his own path in artCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Expressions of a serious artist usually denote the ups and downs of the stream that rushes through life, manifesting itself in both the personal and social realms.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Balinese dream of return of idyllic Kuta
Balinese dream of return of idyllic KutaThe Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali On Nov. 15, thousands of people are expected to attend a special Hindu grand purification ceremony called the Tawur Agung Karya Pamarisudha Karipubhaya, to cleanse the "spiritually dirty" area of Kuta.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt talks peace but continues siege in Aceh
Govt talks peace but continues siege in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe A government negotiator has called on the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to cool down as military personnel tightened their siege on a rebel headquarters at Cot...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Asian Development Bank to help Bali recover
Asian Development Bank to help Bali recoverWilliam J. Willitts, Reuters, Sydney The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will restructure part of its Indonesian lending to help the tourist island of Bali recover from the devastating effects of the October 12 bombings, president Tadao Chino said on...
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
DBS signs $679m deal with IBM
DBS signs $679m deal with IBM SINGAPORE: DBS Group Holdings said Tuesday it has contracted technology giant IBM to manage its data centers in Singapore and Hong Kong in a deal worth S$1.2 billion (US$679 million) over 10 years.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
International observers arrive in Aceh to monitor peace plan
International observers arrive in Aceh to monitor peace planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of an international team have arrived in Banda Aceh to monitor the proposed cease-fire to end the prolonged conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, as the standoff over the peace deal between the two...
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
House leaders say no rules to unseat Akbar
House leaders say no rules to unseat AkbarKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives (DPR) leaders refused on Tuesday to respond to a no-confidence motion lodged by a group of legislators against convicted speaker Akbar Tandjung, purely for technical reasons.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
Minimum salary sought for teachers
Minimum salary sought for teachers JAKARTA: A federation of teacher associations urged the government on Tuesday to establish a minimum salary for private school teachers and employees that would improve their welfare.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
Job applicants to be drug-tested
Job applicants to be drug-tested TANGERANG: The Tangerang regency administration will impose a drug test on applicants for entry to the civil service."We will conduct the additional test on the candidates, because they should be declared clinically drug-free," regent Agus Djunara was quoted by his...
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
'I must fast and carry on working'
'I must fast and carry on working' Some people admit that fasting could adversely affect their health, but this does not imply that they should be less productive. The Jakarta Post talked to several people about the challenge: Wahab, 40, is a street sweeper for the City Sanitation Agency.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Nov. 12 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Nov. 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,381.52 4,817.51 5,127.41 5,071.38Brunei dollar 1 5,453.77 4,883.79 5,196.26 5,141.16Canadian dollar 1 6,113.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
AJI protests attacks on journalists
AJI protests attacks on journalistsBambang Bider and Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Pontianak/Bandar Lampung The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) staged a demonstration to protest attacks against three journalists in Lampung and Pontianak, and demanded authorities to investigate the...
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
Beggars have tough time at Ramadhan
Beggars have tough time at RamadhanTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contrary to the assumption that beggars receive more charity during the Ramadhan fasting month when people are more generous, several beggars and street singers in the capital claimed to face tougher days due to...
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
House endorses new regencies in Papua
House endorses new regencies in PapuaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday endorsed a bill on the formation of 14 new regencies in Papua in a bid to cut red tape and increase the people's welfare in the sparsely-populated, large province.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
Used cars from S'pore may be dumped
Used cars from S'pore may be dumped PEKANBARU, Riau: The local Tax and Excise Office may dump 30 used cars donated by the Singapore Police to private universities in Riau since the Association of Private Universities (APTISI) in the province is reluctant to pay import tax and excise on the cars.
Wed, 13 Nov 2002
RI students visa extension rejected
RI students visa extension rejected JAKARTA: Lebanese and Yemeni immigration offices have turned down the applications of several Indonesian students for visa extensions, even though they have yet to complete their studies, Antara reported.