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Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Government, Assembly ready for annual sessions
Government, Assembly ready for annual sessionsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to highlight the achievements of her government during the past 100 days in office in her accountability speech before the People's...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Sjahril may face four-year jail term over Bank Bali scandal
Sjahril may face four-year jail term over Bank Bali scandalMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Bank Governor Sjahril Sabirin is facing a possible four year imprisonment for allegedly being involved in corruption linked to the Bank Bali scandal, which led to government losses...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Akbar, Wiranto grilled over alleged graft
Akbar, Wiranto grilled over alleged graftTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Akbar Tandjung denied on Wednesday allegations of misusing Rp 40 billion of the non-budgetary funds belonging to the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) to finance...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Rain stops Batam demonstration
Rain stops Batam demonstration BATAM, Riau: Torrential rains, starting at almost 8 a.m. in Batam on Wednesday, seem to have prevented some 300 people from demonstrating to demand Batam Mayor Asman Abnur's resignation.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
MPR's Annual Session
MPR's Annual SessionFrom Media IndonesiaThe People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session in 2001 needs to be carried out but, for the sake of efficiency and effectiveness, it would be better if it was scheduled after President Megawati's administration had served its first year in office.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
RI-S'pore senior officials to meet
RI-S'pore senior officials to meet INDONESIA: Indonesia and Singapore are scheduled to hold a one- day meeting of senior officials in Singapore on Thursday to discuss various bilateral issues, including the extradition treaty and investments.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Media experts urge journalists to help enlighten the public
Media experts urge journalists to help enlighten the publicIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Media experts have urged Indonesian journalists to abide by the existing journalistic rules for the sake of maintaining professionalism amid the difficulties produced by the current economic...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Two Australians deported
Two Australians deported KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The immigration office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang has reportedly deported two Australians -- Paul McCarthy and John Kevin Enis -- for violating immigration regulations.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Singtel buys Telkomsel shares
Singtel buys Telkomsel sharesTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) signed an agreement on Wednesday for the purchase of Royal KPN NV's 22.3 percent stake in Indonesia's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel).
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Iran supports Indonesia's stance on U.S. raids
Iran supports Indonesia's stance on U.S. raidsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi supported Indonesia in urging a halt to the United States' strikes against Afghanistan during the fasting month, saying that continuing the attacks during the Muslim...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Many banks target of robberies
Many banks target of robberies JAKARTA: Eleven banks in Central Jakarta are considered a high risk target of armed robbery, an official said on Tuesday.Comr. A.R. Yoyol, the Central Jakarta Police detectives chief, said that the police had deployed 44 officers to safeguard those banks.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
RI faces shortage of lawyers
RI faces shortage of lawyers BOGOR: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said here that Indonesia was short of about 2,000 lawyers.Indonesia should have 5,500 lawyers to serve at least 400 district courts throughout the country, but in reality there are only about 3,500 lawyers...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Zhu's visit set to boost China's ties with RI
Zhu's visit set to boost China's ties with RIAgencies, Beijing Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will bring pledges of financial assistance to Indonesia on a trip there next week due to focus on strengthening economic ties between the countries, an official said Wednesday.Zhu will visit Indonesia from Nov.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
229 businessmen fail to pay tax
229 businessmen fail to pay tax BOGOR: A total of 229 businesspeople in Bogor have not paid this year's land and building tax, amounting to Rp 7 billion.Head of the Financial Management and Regional Budget Office Pery Suparman said on Tuesday that he had summoned them, but only 60 had appeared.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
The MPR Annual Session
The MPR Annual Session The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, drafted in 1945, stipulates that the People's Consultative Assembly is the receptacle of the people's sovereignty. The Assembly, better known as the MPR, commences its Annual Session today.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
1. Yemris: 8 x 4 lines
1. Yemris: 8 x 4 lines Refugees destroy forests to survive2. Sunarko: 18 x 2 lines 'C. Java needs to take preventative action' 3. Tembak: 24 x 1 lineFour killed in restive Aceh4. DPRD: 32 x 1 lineForeign-trip fever strikes councillors
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Telkom denies forensic audit results
Telkom denies forensic audit resultsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telco PT Telkom denied on Wednesday ever having giving authorization for PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to launch a forensic audit of the telecommunications regions of West Java and Banten following the...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Thai exports and output flag amid global gloom
Thai exports and output flag amid global gloomKittiphong Thaicharoen Reuters Bangkok Thailand's flagging economy suffered fresh pain in September with exports and manufacturing output faltering due to a global slowdown and the hijack attacks in the United States, central bank data showed on...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Presidential elections: MPR contests for influence
Presidential elections: MPR contests for influenceEddy O.S. Hiariej, Parliament Watch, School of Law, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta On Thursday the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) began its Annual Session.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Kendari police seize illegal logs
Kendari police seize illegal logs KENDARI, Southeast: Kendari police have seized six cubic meters of logs during an operation code-named Wanalaga launched at the Wawonii and Waworete districts.Kendari police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Human rights chief urged to quit
Human rights chief urged to quit MALAYSIA: Human rights body chief in Kuala Lumpur was denounced on Wednesday for a "preposterous" suggestion that human rights should take a back seat in the war on terrorism.Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) chairman Musa Hitam should resign, said P.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Since the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Since the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) halted the humanitarian aid in September, the Indonesian government has since then provided the refugees with aid of Rp 1,500 and 400 grams of rice.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
U.S. envoys
U.S. envoys Former U.S. ambassador Robert Gelbard was, I think, not too successful in diplomatic terms. He was too bold with his statements and often intervened openly in Indonesia's internal affairs. Perhaps he was one of those Americans who believed that the U.S.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Young reluctant to learn Balinese language
Young reluctant to learn Balinese languageSugi B. Lanus, Contributor, Denpasar Dressed in an elaborate traditional costume, lecturer Windhu Sancaya rushes from Udayana University's campus to Denpasar's state-owned TVRI television studio to host a special news program broadcast every afternoon in...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr.
Da'i ready to confront critics: Sole police chief nominee Comr. Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says that the corruption allegations brought against him are unfounded and that he is ready to confront his critics to set the record straight.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Bali, S. Sumatra in youth exchange
Bali, S. Sumatra in youth exchange DENPASAR, Bali: The provinces of Bali and South Sumatra have agreed to exchange youths in the 2001 interprovincial youth exchange program.Head of Bali's National Education office I.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
1. ADB (4x8)
1. ADB (4x8)ADB thinks RI corporate governance reforms on track 2. UNI (2x30)Unibank closure drags Sukanto Tanoto back to center stage despite exit3. Spore S'pore bank lending resilient in downturn4. HynixHynix creditors agree on fresh rescue package 5. Sing (4x4)Singtel buys Telkomsel shares 6.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Eight Asia-pacific countries join Jakarta X-rage c'ships
Eight Asia-pacific countries join Jakarta X-rage c'shipsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Asia-Pacific countries are set to join the Phillips X- Rage, an extreme sports competition that begins in Jakarta on Friday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Direct presidential election seen for 2004
Direct presidential election seen for 2004Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians will most likely elect their president and vice president directly in 2004 as all factions at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the country's highest legislative body, have...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
State Policy Guidelines obselete, needs update
State Policy Guidelines obselete, needs updateBambang Nurbianto and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 1999 State Policy Guidelines (GBHN) that the People's Consultative Assembly will use to evaluate the Megawati government are outdated and need revising, observers say.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
HSBC
HSBCBANK ALLIANCE: (From left to right) Bank Niaga's finance director Paulus Wiranata, HSBC's deputy CEO Alastair Bryce, Bank Niaga's Vice CEO Andi Mohammad Hatta and HSBC's vice president for payment cash management David Sukri join hands after signing an alliance agreement.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Sweeping issue and reality
Sweeping issue and reality It is refreshing to read a letter from Soemarsono Sastrowardoyo (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 31, 2001). Sastrowardoyo described Jakarta as safer than New York, despite several peaceful Muslim protests against the U.S. recently.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Patrol boats in poor condition
Patrol boats in poor condition JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro expressed concern on Wednesday over the poor condition of police patrol boats."Out of 10 patrol vessels of Type A, eight are out of order because most of them were made between 1950 and 1963," said Bimantoro.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Indonesian teen Andrean back to championship title hunt in Spain
Indonesian teen Andrean back to championship title hunt in SpainMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team at the World Youth Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, was delighted by the late resurgence of Andrean Susilodinata, whose ninth-round win on Tuesday vaulted him to...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Antara
Antara Jakarta The Indonesian Council of Mosques wants to see demonstrations that are orderly, peaceful and "well-intentioned" during the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session. "Demonstrations are permissible so long as they are peaceful, controlled and, most of all, do not turn...
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Few hot issues to watch at MPR session
Few hot issues to watch at MPR sessionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The proposal for the reestablishment of the Regional faction (FUD) at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will likely be decided when 700 lawmakers start their 10-day Annual Session here on Thursday.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Garbage smell haunts Surabaya
Garbage smell haunts Surabaya SURABAYA: Residents living around the new garbage final dump site in Benowo have been complaining about the stink, as the sanitation workers have not sprayed the garbage with chemicals as they did before.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:SeminarSeminar and performance on Commedia dell'Arte by Marco Luly, at Udayana University, in Denpasar, Nov. 16.Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
[b]Telkom denies forensic
Telkom denies forensic audit results 2. Astra ( 1 X 20)Astra's profit jumps 3.OIL (1X20) Fuel prices decline 4.US (1X20)U.S. economy shrinks by 0.4
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Da'i ready to confront critics
Da'i ready to confront criticsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sole police chief nominee Commissioner General Da'i Bachtiar says that the corruption allegations brought against him are unfounded and that he is ready to confront his critics to set the record straight.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Eight killed in paint factory blast
Eight killed in paint factory blast THAILAND: A powerful explosion ripped through a paint factory southeast of Bangkok on Wednesday, killing eight workers and injuring 21 others, police said.The blast and a subsequent fire heavily damaged the G.S.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Pakistan's Musharraf: Moderator of war vs terror
Pakistan's Musharraf: Moderator of war vs terrorNatalia M.L.M. Morales Professor, Political Science and International Studies University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila The key actor who appears to be carrying well the weight of the U.S.
Thu, 01 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.31, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 0 500 Adindo Foresta 80 0 0 AGIS 115 10 1,814,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 190 0 6,000 Alakasa 215 0 0...