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Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Taufik's appointment smacks of nepotism
Taufik's appointment smacks of nepotismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The role of the President's husband, Taufik Kiemas, in the government is coming under public scrutiny after he lead a delegation of Cabinet ministers on an official visit to China last week.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Crash victims' families anxious for news
Crash victims' families anxious for newsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Carrying her three-month-old grandson, the tired-looking ibu Lena, 52, walked into the information office of the Senen railway station, Central Jakarta to seek information about her 26-year- old son, Deni, and his...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Falling candle burns two rooms
Falling candle burns two rooms JAKARTA: A candle that fell on a mattress caused a fire which burned two rooms of a house on Wednesday night. Antara reported that the incident took place late at night in a densely-populated area on Jl. Mangga Besar IV, West Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Landslide disrupts traffic
Landslide disrupts traffic PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Incessant rains have caused a landslide that cut a road connecting Lahat regency and Pagar Alam.A 25 meter section of the road running through the village of Jati in the district of Pulau Pinang, some 300 kilometers southwest of Palembang, was...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto: SiemensSiemens IndonesiaPOSITIONING: PT Siemens Indonesia president and CEO Juergen Lagleder (left) hold a placard symbolizing the company's Idul Fitri donation package for orphans living and studying at the Al- Muhajirin orphanage foundation, Jakarta. The Dec.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Year-end Special
Year-end SpecialThe Jakarta Post continues today with its special 10-page review of 2001 with a look at the regional and metro Jakarta scene.Pages 11-20
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Ailing effects of pardoning Soeharto
Ailing effects of pardoning SoehartoThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok News that the health of former Indonesian strongman Soeharto has perked up since Jakarta began debating dropping draft charges against him hardly comes as a surprise.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
1. Taufik, 4 lines, 10 counts
1. Taufik, 4 lines, 10 counts Taufik's appointment smacks of nepotism2. YUSRIL, 2 lines, 18 counts Rift over origin of Soeharto-pardon idea 3. POSO, 2 lines, 14 counts Poso beginning to return to peace 4. MINYAK, 2 liones, 24 counts Kerosene shortage hits West Java, price soars 5.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Welfare of people in new regency of Thousand Islands should come first
Welfare of people in new regency of Thousand Islands should come firstBenget Simbolon Tnb., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta city administration inaugurated Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) off the North Jakarta coast as a new regency in November, but many problems have still been left...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHTWhither civil society? Are we getting closer or farther from becoming a civil societyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Bali demands a greater share in autonomy era
Bali demands a greater share in autonomy eraRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The words regional autonomy used to be strange and even taboo to the ears of many Indonesians, including the Balinese. But since the Indonesian government imposed Law No.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
IBRA: A case of too much politicking
IBRA: A case of too much politickingorIBRA: too much politicking It all depends on the owner, said an executive at the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).He was referring to the changes of programs, direction and approach adopted by IBRA in carrying out its duties: restructuring banks,...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
The year of investing dangerously: FDI continues to fall
The year of investing dangerously: FDI continues to fall Reiner S. The Jakarta Post Jakarta Various domestic obstacles have continued to scare foreign money away as reflected in the 51 percent drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) approval in the first 10 months of this year to US$6.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Indonesia still prone to sectarian conflict
Indonesia still prone to sectarian conflictDwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the year draws to a close, 2001 might best be remembered for its dark chapter when the bloody rampages pitting Muslim against Christian in Maluku and Poso ran unchecked.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
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~ InBox What's the governor's job worth? Monthly salary of Rp 12.6 million (similar to a Cabinet minister) and various allowances that are taken from the 2001 city budget:Annual allowance for official wardrobe of Rp 40 million Annual travel allowance of Rp 445 million Annual health allowance of Rp...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Officials should be frugal
Officials should be frugalFrom Rakyat Merdeka Our country is still gripped by an economic crisis and trapped in huge foreign debts. Based on the report of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), our senior officials have abundant wealth.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Autonomy policy no solution to Aceh conflict
Autonomy policy no solution to Aceh conflict Page 12Peace elusive as ever in Kalimantan Page Will Malino peace deal effectively end Poso conflict? Page Indonesia: A Country of Vanishing Forest? Page Is Jakarta ready for greater autonomy? Page 16Scattering litter, mirror of the administration's...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
2001: Human rights ignored?
2001: Human rights ignored?Todung Mulya Lubis Lawyer Jakarta2. US -- Tale of the U.S. and the MMF U.S. 2002 -- a tale of carrots1 x 28 36 pt The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Some of 2001's grizzly crimes in Jakarta
Some of 2001's grizzly crimes in Jakarta=================================================================================No. Incident Date State====================================================================================1. Police officer, driver shot Jan.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Debt, trapped with no solutions in sight
Debt, trapped with no solutions in sightorIndonesia's debt: no end in sightRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post Jakarta Saddled with massive, mounting debt amid the monetary crisis, Indonesia resembles a sinking ship that has almost completely disappeared beneath the waves.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Forests predicted to vanish within five years
Forests predicted to vanish within five years Illegal logging pushes forest on verge of collapse Illegal logging marks end of Indonesia's forestsDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta As in previous years, the government has failed to curb rampant illegal logging practices.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Grizzly crimes continue unabated in Jakarta
Grizzly crimes continue unabated in JakartaEmmy Fitri and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta has turned into a lawless jungle where crooks prey on the innocent and the police are left to clean up the mess.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
New Year's Resolutions for our Environment
New Year's Resolutions for our Environment============================ Nigel Sizer Director, Forests Program Asia Pacific Region The Nature Conservancy Jakarta ----------------------------- I could start this year-end article with the predictable environmental worrywart's factoids -- two million...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
With doubtful achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?
With doubtful achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is difficult to cite Governor Sutiyoso's achievements this year. Probably the most striking ones are the award he received from the Jakarta Diplomatic Corps for helping to facilitate the work of...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Balinese Hinduism on the brink of violent conflict
Balinese Hinduism on the brink of violent conflictI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar On the eve of the new year, Balinese Hinduism, the religion adhered to by more than 90 percent of the tourist island's population, faces its greatest challenge so far, as the majority of its religious...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 26, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 4,000 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 120 0 40,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 0 Alakasa 190 0 0...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
RI airline industry flying turbulent skies
RI airline industry flying turbulent skies Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta "Don't build an airline. It is a capital intensive business with a very slim profit margin and high risks".These are what Wahyu Hidayat, chairman of the Indonesian Air Carrier Association (Inaca) preaches almost...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
RP, Malaysian, RI officials to meet
RP, Malaysian, RI officials to meet PHILIPPINES: Senior officials of the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are to meet in Manila on Thursday to forge joint agreements on combating terrorism, a senior Filipino diplomat said on Wednesday.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
40 percent of Indonesians poor
40 percent of Indonesians poor JAKARTA: Forty percent of 210 million Indonesians live under the poverty line, according to the National Family Planning Coordinating Agency Yaumil Agoes Achir.The figure is a dramatic increase on statistics prior to the economic crisis in July, 1997 when 11 percent...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Autonomy policy no solution to Aceh conflict
Autonomy policy no solution to Aceh conflictSanti WE Soekanto The Jakarta Post JakartaAnother year is whizzing by leaving Aceh with wounds agape and questions unanswered. Hardly a day in 2001 has gone by without murders being committed in the strife-torn region -- the Indonesian Red Cross workers...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
JETRO sees 3.8% growth for RI economy in 2002
JETRO sees 3.8% growth for RI economy in 2002Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) estimated Indonesia's economy to grow by 3.8 percent next year, on the back of continued solid domestic consumption and better export sales, as developed economies...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Driver named suspect in Brebes train crash
Driver named suspect in Brebes train crashThe Jakarta Post, Brebes The driver of the Empu Jaya train that collided with another train in Brebes, Central Java, killing at least 30 people on Tuesday, has been labeled a "suspect", police said Wednesday.Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Trains of death
Trains of death Given the choice, most people would avoid traveling by train in Indonesia these days. It is simply no longer safe to take the train. Death awaits you.Three accidents on Christmas Day must be the last straw.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Is Jakarta ready for self-rule?
Is Jakarta ready for self-rule?Muninggar Sri Saraswati and T. Sima Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is a special city. It is the capital of Indonesia, the government center and also the center of industry.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Sacrificing for the country is the duty of all citizens
Sacrificing for the country is the duty of all citizens President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti have highlighted the financial difficulties experienced by Indonesia.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
Drugs abuse and trafficking: How low can you go?
Drugs abuse and trafficking: How low can you go?Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting concerns due to the increasing numbers of drug abusers in the capital, the government seems to be powerless to contain the problem and curb the distribution of illegal drugs.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
RI agrees with Siemens on electricity price
RI agrees with Siemens on electricity priceMuklis Ali, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesian state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) agreed on Wednesday to pay 4.80 US cents per kilowatt hour to PT Jawa Power, majority owned by Siemens AG, a senior PLN official said.
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
PON XVI project
PON XVI project and collusionFrom RepublikaAs a citizen of South Sumatra I feel very sad, annoyed and confounded by the attitude of the provincial executive toward the PON XVI 2004 national sports festival project scam between the regional public works office and the regional legislature's...
Thu, 27 Dec 2001
;JP;HERA DIANI;
;JP;HERA DIANI; ANPAc..r.. Yearend-pop-music Pop scene 2001: promising despite some flaws JP/19/POPPop scene 2001: Promising despite some off-key note-------------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta -------------------- What did the local pop music industry offer in 2001?Let's see.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Security tightened at Caltex
Security tightened at Caltex PEKANBARU: Oil firm PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) stepped up security as Christians prepared to observe Christmas in Pekanbaru, Riau province.Security guards at the company's gate and police examined every motorcycle and car entering the compound.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Street vendors vs administration: Partnership is crucial
Street vendors vs administration: Partnership is crucialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors have become a unique phenomenon in this city. Not to mention ubiquitous. Just about everywhere you turn, you can see them displaying their wares: at intersections, along the...
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Will Malino peace deal effectively end Poso conflict?
Will Malino peace deal effectively end Poso conflict? OR Will Malino peace deal be effective? OR Can Malino peace deal end Poso conflict? OR Can Malino Declaration bring peace to Poso? OR Can Malino Declaration return peace to Poso?Jupriadi The Jakarta Post MalinoSince the Poso conflict erupted in...
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Money politics lurks behind corruption cases
Money politics lurks behind corruption casesMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country with 210 million people, is labeled as one of the most corrupt countries. In theory, Islam as well as other religions prohibit their followers from bribing and stealing,...
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Troops kill four Aceh separatists
Troops kill four Aceh separatists JAKARTA: Indonesian soldiers have killed four suspected separatist rebels in the strife-torn province of Aceh, the Antara news agency said Tuesday.The four alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrillas were shot dead in a raid on a hideout in the Bengga village in...
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
With dubious achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?
With dubious achievements, does Sutiyoso deserve reelection?Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is difficult to cite Governor Sutiyoso's achievements this year. Probably the most striking ones are the award he received from the Jakarta Diplomatic Corps for helping to facilitate the work of...
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Are we getting closer to or farther from civil society
Are we getting closer to or farther from civil societyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Bomb explodes on Xmas Eve after police chief installed
Bomb explodes on Xmas Eve after police chief installedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An explosion occurred here on Monday morning just minutes after a ceremony installing Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara as the new Jakarta Police chief to replace Comr. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Fire leaves nine families homeless
Fire leaves nine families homeless JAKARTA: Nine families on Jl. Mardani III in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, were left homeless after fire destroyed their houses on Christmas day.Investigations have shown that the fire was ignited by an electrical short circuit.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Railway officials urged to quit
Railway officials urged to quitKurniawan Hari and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Too many rail disasters have occurred in the past few months and politicians and passengers put that down to mismanagement by the top train officials.
Wed, 26 Dec 2001
Prosperous Bali demands a greater share in regional autonomy era
Prosperous Bali demands a greater share in regional autonomy era Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Denpasar The words regional autonomy used to be strange and even taboo to the ears of many Indonesians, including the Balinese. But since the Indonesian government imposed Law No.