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Where to go in Bandung:

Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Silver Jewelry and Batik by Jessica Collection and Enka Batik, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 30.Film * French Film, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.

JP/18/18capt2

JP/18/18capt2 JP/Bayu IsmoyoNO WORRY OF PRICE HIKE: A retailer prepares to sell his cigarette stocks in the capital of Jakarta. Most merchants were remained optimistic that their earning wouldn't decline despite the recent government's decision to raise cigarette minimum price starting on Dec. 1.

House told to reject health bill

House told to reject health bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) should reject draft health laws relating to community health services and medical profession judicature, as they are unfair, the Legal Aid Institute on Health (LBH Kesehatan) has urged.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.

Exit tax scams

Exit tax scamsFrom Suara KaryaThe collection of an exit tax of Rp 500,000, or even Rp 1 million, from Indonesian citizens wishing to go abroad is probably abused by corrupt officers. Obviously, this will cause financial losses to the state. Secretary of the Tax Directorate General M.

Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank

Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).

Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast Asia

Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast AsiaLewa Pardomuan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Pakistan's palm oil imports may reach 220,000 tons a month over the next few months because of the prospect of exports to neighboring Afghanistan and a reduced cottonseed oil crop, traders said on Monday.

Batam seeks return of training funds

Batam seeks return of training fundsFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Local authorities and labor activists on Batam Island called on the central government to return levy-for-training funds collected from expatriates employed locally, so they could improve the quality of the island's human resources.

Banten's islands claim rejected

Banten's islands claim rejected JAKARTA: The city administration rejected on Monday a claim by Banten province that 22 islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Seribu Islands) regency belonged to the province."The islands belong to us according to the law.

Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murder

Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders in Irian Jaya demanded on Monday that the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) conduct an thorough and objective investigation into the death of independence activist Theys...

40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: House

40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: HouseBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government on Monday to audit the use of regional decentralization funds, suspecting that almost 40 percent of the funds, worth some Rp 60 trillion (about US$5.

NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar Tandjung

NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar TandjungFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal analysts on Monday cast doubt on the Attorney General's investigation into Akbar Tandjung's alleged misuse of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds, demanding a House of Representatives Honorary...

Sjahril finally meets with Megawati

Sjahril finally meets with MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin and his deputies met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday at the State Palace for around 45 minutes, the first formal meeting between the President and the...

Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugees

Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese leader Jose Alexandro "Xanana" Gusmao arrived in Kupang, the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara, for a three-day visit on Monday, and immediately called on the more than 143,000...

Rupiah Rates Nov.26

Rupiah Rates Nov.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,933.00 10,933.00 10,381.00 10,485.00Australian dollar 1 5,130.39 5,652.36 5,361.79 5,420.75Austrian schilling 1 634.23 698.47 662.83 669.85Belgian franc 1 216.34 238.26 226.10 228.

RP Muslims vote for new leader

RP Muslims vote for new leaderMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Filipino Muslims in a poor autonomous region in the southern Philippines voted on Monday for a new governor while the incumbent faced extended detention in Malaysia.

Radio plays contest on conflicts

Radio plays contest on conflicts JAKARTA: The frequent conflicts that hit the country have inspired a radio play script writing contest on conflicts and their resolution.The contest is being organized by Common Ground Indonesia, an independent international institute, in cooperation with Radio 68H,...

Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough?

Megawati's presidency: Is sincerity alone enough?Mochtar Pabottingi, Senior Researcher, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta The question to be posed regarding our deep and unprecedented ordeal must certainly be about more than just the longevity of a presidency.

KONI relegates lifters from 2002 Asian Games priority list

KONI relegates lifters from 2002 Asian Games priority listMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has decided to drop four weightlifters from the priority list for the 2002 Asian Games after criticisms of bias were found with the eligibility assessment.

Paper Week 2 helps teenagers put theory into real practice

Paper Week 2 helps teenagers put theory into real practiceBayu Dwi, Contributor, Jakarta One morning, a group of students, still wearing their school uniforms, lent a different atmosphere to West Plaza at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

Govt gets tough on separatists

Govt gets tough on separatists JAKARTA: About 50,000 army and police personnel deployed throughout Indonesia had been readied to quell any seperatist movement, Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil said on Monday.

Tommy's bodyguards tried

Tommy's bodyguards triedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra were tried on Monday for allegedly purchasing fake documents to help their boss escape capture by police after he went into hiding in November 2000 to avoid an 18-month prison...

Solemn gathering to farewell Herbert Feith

Solemn gathering to farewell Herbert FeithIsrar Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Grief seemed to overwhelm everybody gathered at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) campus on Tuesday. Some shed tears when prayers were said and stories told to honor their dear friend, Herbert Feith.

Police to shut shop selling porn VCDs

Police to shut shop selling porn VCDs PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: Parepare Police in South Sulawesi would soon close down a shop found copying and selling a pornographic VCD of a student couple from Bandung, West Java, an official said on Monday.

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.

Former Thai central bank chief sued

Former Thai central bank chief suedAssociated Press, Bangkok Thailand's Finance Ministry will sue a former central bank governor for US$1.6 billion, blaming him for a failed defense of the baht against speculative trading that led to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, officials said Monday.

Minimum wage up by 36% in North Sumatra

Minimum wage up by 36% in North SumatraApriadi 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).

1. Oil (4 x 14)

1. Oil (4 x 14) ANPAf..u.. MARKETS-OIL-FALL Oil falls, disappointed by puny Russian cut JP/17/oil Meagre Russian oil output cut triggers crude price plummet 2. Palm ( 2 x 20) Pakistan, India palm oil demand firm JP/ Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit SEA 3.

Can RI end the prolonged national banking crisis?

Can RI end the prolonged national banking crisis?Ross H. McLeod, Editor, Bulletin of Indonesian, Economic Studies, Acting Head, Indonesia Project, Australian National University, Canberra In 1998 and 1999 the banking sector was recapitalized and drastically restructured.

Police deserter dismissed

Police deserter dismissed SURABAYA, East Java: The police dismissed one of its members from East Java's Mobile Brigade (Brimob) force on Monday for deserting while on duty.First Sgt. R. Yogi Hari Christanto was officially dismissed from Brimob during a regular flag-hoisting ceremony presided over...

Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank

Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).

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.

Huge loan scam revisited

Huge loan scam revisited If determining the proportion of burden-sharing, not establishing justice, is really the main purpose of another independent audit to be conducted on the alleged misuse of Rp 138.

Nine investors to make final bids for stake in BCA

Nine investors to make final bids for stake in BCATantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Monday it had shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).

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...

Safety of exodus guaranteed

Safety of exodus guaranteedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police will deploy around 2,500 officers at bus terminals, railway stations, the airport and the seaport here to help smooth the flow of the annual exodus ahead of the Muslim Idul Fitri holiday next month, city police chief...

Local workers to get international support

Local workers to get international supportTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International organizations will continue to intervene in local labor disputes until Indonesia has a sound conflict resolution mechanism, observers said on Saturday.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,200 0 40,000 Adindo Foresta 70 -10 44,000 AGIS 135 0 577,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 170 -5 10,000 Alakasa 185 0...

Govt efficiency

Govt efficiencyFrom Koran TempoAs the state enterprise privatization program has signally failed to reach its target, State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has suggested reducing the salaries of all ministers.

Phone bills to bulge, DPR approves hike

Phone bills to bulge, DPR approves hikeTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government's proposal to raise phone rates, but asked the government to delay the imposition of the rates until next year and reduce the increase to a...

KONI relegates lifters from priority list

KONI relegates lifters from priority listMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Sports Council (KONI) has decided to drop four weightlifters from the priority list for the 2002 Asian Games after criticisms of bias were found with the eligibility assessment.

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.

Fire razes three vessels in Manado

Fire razes three vessels in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Three motor boats caught fire when docking at the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, port officials said here on Monday. No human casualties were reported in the fire.

Regional administrations asked to revoke restrictive regulations

Regional administrations asked to revoke restrictive regulationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Monday that he had officially asked regional administrations to revoke a total of 71 regional regulations on tax and levies considered to be inhibiting investment...

Nur Misuari poses problems for Malaysia, RP

Nur Misuari poses problems for Malaysia, RPJulia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The capture of Philippine Moro rebel leader Nur Misuari posed a problem on Monday for Malaysia, which wants to deport him quickly but has been asked by Manila to hold onto him for a while.

Military office gutted by fire

Military office gutted by fire PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: A fire gutted an office at the West Pontianak district military headquarters on Monday morning amid normal exercises and other activities being held by troops there.

Racalcitrant officials to face tough punishment

Racalcitrant officials to face tough punishmentFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), regarded by many to be a toothless tiger, is seeking tougher punishment for those who fail to disclose, or lie about, the source of their wealth.

Gowa regent at 'drug party' but denies involvement

Gowa regent at 'drug party' but denies involvementJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The regent of Gowa district in South Sulawesi province, who has been implicated in a high-profile drug case, admitted on Monday he was at the five-star hotel room, when local police were involved in a raid there...

Drug dealer shot dead by police

Drug dealer shot dead by police JAKARTA: Police shot dead a drug distributor on Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Central Jakarta on Sunday evening after the suspect tried to escape police arrest."The suspect, Syarif Muhammad Jamal, 25, had long been a police target in a drug trafficking case," city police...

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.