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Wed, 28 Nov 2001
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P
SE Asian fund managers expect delayed recovery-S&P Reuters Hong Kong Funds investing in Southeast Asian markets expect a delayed regional recovery and have adopted a defensive posture, reining in sector and stock bets against benchmarks, Standard & Poor's said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Brantas River: One of most successful projects
Brantas River: One of most successful projects The comprehensive development of Brantas River Basin is one of the most successful projects in Indonesia.Due to the construction of Dams and Barrages, Surabaya has become safe against flood disasters.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Doubts over police vow to eradicate ticket scalpers
Doubts over police vow to eradicate ticket scalpersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police vowed on Tuesday to crack down on ticket scalpers operating at bus terminals and railway stations but public transport users responded coldly to the statement, which they regard as little more than...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
JP/ /
JP/ /Security fears lead to office lease cancellationsBy Ainur R. Sophiaan The Sept. 11 tragedy in New York has also had repercussions in Surabaya. This is illustrated by the cancellation of office leases by numerous foreign companies intending to establish divisions there.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
PABBSI denies bias in selection of lifters
PABBSI denies bias in selection of liftersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) denied on Tuesday any bias in nominating the lifters for the 2002 Asian Games."That's not true.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Hassan visits Australia despite criticisms
Hassan visits Australia despite criticismsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Is there any need for the Indonesian Foreign Minister to visit Australia?That was the general mood of many legislators during a hearing of the House of Representative's Commission I on Defense and Foreign...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Everyone needs to calm down
Everyone needs to calm down The Jakarta administration decided recently to increase the minimum wage for this province to Rp 591,600, or less than US$60, from Rp 426,250. The 38 percent increase was stipulated in a gubernatorial decision signed on Oct. 31.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya:Exhibition * Photo The Life of Fishermen... by Focus group, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until Dec. 8.Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Hetty's trial postponed
Hetty's trial postponed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court failed on Tuesday to hear testimony from witnesses against Hetty Siti Hartika, who is facing charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and is a close friend of the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Majalengka civil servants rally for disbursement of back pay
Majalengka civil servants rally for disbursement of back payNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Majalengka Hundreds of civil servants, including teachers, held a demonstration at the office of the regent of Majalengka on Tuesday, demanding the local administration provide six months' back pay following...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Ainur R. Sophiaan
Ainur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post ContributorWTC tragedy leads to more layoffs and export crash The tragedy befalling the World Trade Center (WTC) twin towers has been a major blow to companies depending on the United States market.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Agus Budiman linked to attacks, FBI agent says
Agus Budiman linked to attacks, FBI agent saysAgencies, Alexandria, United States A federal agent testified on Monday that an Indonesian facing charges of documentation fraud and violating immigration laws had close ties to two prime suspects in the Sept.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Six stabbed in three days
Six stabbed in three days JAKARTA: In the space of three consecutive days, six people were stabbed at several locations in the capital, claiming four lives and injuring two others.On Tuesday morning, Ahmad Firmansyah, 24, was stabbed to death by Dolok, alias Mul, 25, a foodstall owner at Pisangan,...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Official denies 40% graft of DAU
Official denies 40% graft of DAUBerni K. Moestafa and Pandaya, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Director General for Regional Autonomy Sudarsono denied on Tuesday reports that unscrupulous local government officials had siphoned off nearly 40 percent of regional decentralization subsidies, describing...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Mandiri bonds attract banks, investors
Mandiri bonds attract banks, investorsDow Jones, Hong Kong Indonesian state-owned P.T. Bank Mandiri's upcoming Eurobond offer will mostly be sold to banks and private banking clients, a senior official at lead manager HSBC investment bank told Dow Jones Newswires.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostilityYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting month
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting monthDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta During Ramadhan, dates are much in demand by Muslims as a special snack for breaking the fast. Locally known as korma, dates are widely available in traditional markets or supermarkets.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Fuel distribution
Fuel distributionFrom Media IndonesiaLast April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. The writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
On police and
On police and militaryFrom Rakyat Merdeka Why should we be in a rush to enact the bill on Police affairs, which is part of the enforcement law of the 1945 Constitution, while the amendment to the constitution itself is not yet finalized?I think there is something fishy about the intentions of some...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Telkom, explain yourself!
Telkom, explain yourself! I am writing out of anger, as it seems impossible to be given any clear information from Telkom, whether it be from their employees or management.Telkom Net are supposed to provide Internet connections, but the connection is down almost every week.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi What is your impression of Indonesia since your arrival nine months ago?I have noticed many things. First, I am really impressed by the warm and friendship shown by Indonesians towards Japan.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines)
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines) Pertamina gets offer to hedge oil selling price at $22 2. Phone (3 x 2) YLKI criticizes hike by Telkom next year 3. KPC (2 x 3) East Kalimantan has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer 4. WTO (1 x 3) WTO chief to visit Vietnam 5.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
IKJ lacks education fund
IKJ lacks education fund A four-day fine arts exhibition called "Concern for IKJ" has been held to raise funds for the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), a higher learning institute that faces an annual shortage of funds to carry out its activities.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S.
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S. JAKARTA: Eleven Indonesian nationals recently arrested in New Hampshire, USA, for overstaying their visas are being detained in two separate prisons before their trials begin on Tuesday, local time.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trial
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial of an East Timorese militiaman charged with the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development fundsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of provinces and regencies denied accusations that around 40 percent of the Rp 60 trillion allocated by the central government for the payment of civil servants' salaries and financing of capital projects this...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
New Order and communist issue
New Order and communist issueFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe recent excessive campaign against communism is merely to cover up today's real thorny issues, such as the numerous and various corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) cases.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:Fresh clash erupts after church burned in Poso2. DAU: 20 x 2 lines:Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds 3. Guru: 24 x 2 lines: Majalengka civil servants demand regent disburse back pay4. Solar: 16 x 2 lines: Fuel shortage hits Indramayu 5.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinics
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinicsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national family planning agency has never been this friendly in its treatment of men.For as long as people care to remember, the state-sponsored family planning program has always focused on women for...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Mandiri to lend Bumi
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin JP/ /Bloomberg Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri plans to lend US$100 million to PT Bumi Resources to help the latter buy 80 percent of coal miner PT Arutmin Indonesia. The acquisition is part of Bumi's plan to switch its focus to mining and energy from property.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostilityYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking JAKARTA: For those who wish to quit smoking, the fasting month can be a good month to begin, as Muslims are not just battling hunger and thirst but also other worldly pleasures, said the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Bond (1 x 50)
1. Bond (1 x 50)Bank Mandiri Eurobonds attractive for banks, investors JP/18/Bond 2. Oil (2 x 15)Bush warning boosts oil priceJP/17/OIL 3. Rice (1 x 28) Thailand delays legal action in jasmine rice row 4. Mini (2 'Mini-Japan' complex planned for Bangkok 5. Worm (1 x 20) Spy computer worm spreads
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Rights body to probe Theys' death
Rights body to probe Theys' deathBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) says it will set up an independent team to investigate the alleged murder of proindependence Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay if the investigation carried out by the...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next year
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next yearAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) opposed the government's plan to hike telephone rates next year, saying there was no strong reason to do so.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 27,2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,175 -25 10,000 Adindo Foresta 65 -5 41,000 AGIS Tbk 145 10 3,117,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 15 20,000 Alakasa 185...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local police in Sorong, Irian Jaya, said on Tuesday that they had summoned three officials of PT Dharma Mukti Persada who were suspected of being involved in illegal logging in the province.The three suspects included a Malaysian citizen.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: LawyerMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan provincial administration has no legal standing to sue coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) over delays in divestment programs, company lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Lazy legislators ticked off
Lazy legislators ticked off BOJONEGORO, East Java: Local legislators ticked off four leaders of the Bojonegoro regency assembly in East Java on Tuesday for frequently being absent from the assembly chamber and skipping crucial meetings.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Message from the Ambassador: 'Think together, walk together'
Message from the Ambassador: 'Think together, walk together' Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Green grocer's body found in Bogor
Green grocer's body found in Bogor BOGOR: A green grocer was found dead and his body decomposed on Tuesday in his rented room in Kampung Lebak Kantin, Central Bogor.Police officers identified the man as Irwandi, 32 and said they could not yet determine the cause of death, but that his body was at...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
President supports plans to probe military abuses
President supports plans to probe military abusesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri supports plans by the government-sanctioned Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations for Trisakti and Semanggi Cases to summon high-ranking military officers believed to be involved.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom GammaThe multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percent
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percentApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin issued a decree on Monday increasing the monthly minimum wage by 36.27 percent to Rp 464,000 (US$46.4) for the 2002 fiscal year, up from the current Rp 340,500 ($34).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Driver jailed for 4 years
Driver jailed for 4 years PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A driver whose negligence caused the death of nine passengers in the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangka was sentenced in the Palangka Raya District Court on Monday to four-years jail.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Official summoned over disease
Official summoned over disease BOGOR: Bogor council summoned on Monday city health agency chief Triwhanda Elan with regard to an outbreak of disease at Kedung Badak neighborhood, Tanah Sereal subprecinct in Bogor.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chief
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chiefAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Monday the nomination of Commr. General Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief to replace General Surojo Bimantoro who is expected to...