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Wed, 18 Dec 2002
Monas park tidier but visitors not happy
Monas park tidier but visitors not happyNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly "improved" National Monument (Monas) park was quiet on Tuesday, a day after Governor Sutiyoso inaugurated the Rp 8.7 billion (US$965,000) fence surrounding its vicinity.
Wed, 18 Dec 2002
Rescue team ends search for bodies at Pacet hot springs
Rescue team ends search for bodies at Pacet hot springsAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya After combing the area around the Pacet hot springs for one week, the rescue team officially ended its search for more bodies on Tuesday, with the police insisting that only 26 people were killed in...
Wed, 18 Dec 2002
`Malaysia aims to become a SE Asian auto hub'
`Malaysia aims to become a SE Asian auto hub'Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for the auto industry in Southeast Asia, a senior minister said Tuesday."After all, with rapid advancement in technology, automotive production is no longer about cheap labor...
Wed, 18 Dec 2002
Promoting peace and development in Aceh
Promoting peace and development in AcehAndrew Steer, World Bank Country Director for Indonesia, Jakarta People of goodwill all over the world are rejoicing at the news of a ceasefire in Aceh, and commending the courage of those who negotiated and signed the agreement and the people of Aceh to give...
Wed, 18 Dec 2002
RI struggles to beat Cambodia in Tiger Cup
RI struggles to beat Cambodia in Tiger CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia had to come from behind twice before scoring its first win in the Group A matches of the Tiger Cup, beating 10-man Cambodia 4-2 at the Bung Karno stadium here on Tuesday.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
MPA Singapore on oil spill
MPA Singapore on oil spill I refer to your article Oil spill threatens Batam published in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 10. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore informed the relevant Indonesian authorities promptly after the incident occurred on Dec. 5.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Int'l money laundering conference opens in Bali
Int'l money laundering conference opens in BaliFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A two-day international conference on money laundering and terrorist financing opens in Bali on Tuesday, with participating countries expected to issue a statement expressing political intent to...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Germany provides $30m fund for RI
Germany provides $30m fund for RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The German government has agreed to provide Indonesia with US$30 million worth of funds to help finance various development programs, according to a press statement from the German Embassy in Jakarta.Some $28.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.16,2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.16,2002---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 5 1,000 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Rupiah ends up at 3-month high on Indosat share sale
Rupiah ends up at 3-month high on Indosat share saleDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah ended at a fresh three-month high versus the U.S. dollar Monday after Singapore Technologies Telemedia reached a deal to buy a controlling interest in the country's second-largest telecommunications company.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
RP steps up security over letter bombs
RP steps up security over letter bombs PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Monday it had tightened security at Manila airport and other entry points after Japanese intelligence reports showed militants were sending letter bombs to Myanmar's embassies in the region.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Certificates for street kids
Certificates for street kids KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 200 street children and poor people will receive certificates from the local education office after participating in educational classes.Yoseph Ahryanto Ludoni, director of Purnama Kasih Foundation, which organized the classes, said the...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
MANILA: The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 10.2
MANILA: The Philippines' unemployment rate rose to 10.2 percent in October, the National Statistics Office said Monday. Of the 33.675 million-strong work force, 10.2 percent are without jobs and a further 15.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro Department Store) WISHES COME TRUE AT METRO DEPARTMENT STORE: To celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas, METRO Department Store is giving its customers the opportunity to win various prizes through its "Wishes Come True" lucky draw, which they...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Frequent absence of water supply
Frequent absence of water supplyFrom Media IndonesiaI have lived in Slipi, West Jakarta, since July 2002 and have found that the service from the city water company is very poor.At first I thought it was caused by the S.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Importers criticize new registration requirement
Importers criticize new registration requirementAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi) has appealed to the government to revoke a government decree requiring importers to apply for new licenses at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Goh silent on extradition, sand smuggling
Goh silent on extradition, sand smugglingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri met for two hours to discuss terrorism in the region, but apparently avoided thorny bilateral issues such as...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Sukarno Center in the pipeline
Sukarno Center in the pipeline JAKARTA: The family of former president Sukarno plans to establish the Sukarno Center to itemize and preserve his belongings and legacy.Guruh Soekarnoputra, the youngest son of Sukarno, said on Monday the legacy of Sukarno belonged to all of the people of Indonesia.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
BPS to deliver health data
BPS to deliver health data JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health signed on Monday an agreement with the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) to help speed up the delivery of regional health data.The agreement was signed by Minister of Health Sujudi and BPS chief Soedarti Surbakti.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
1. Bali: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bali: 10 x 4 linesPolice seize one ton of chemicals in Lamongan2. Ferry: 20 x 2 linesForeign cruise ship with casino to start service from Belawan3. Newyear: 24 x 2 linesWest Java Police heighten security as Christmas and New Year near4. Pantura: 16 x 2 lines20 killed in W. Java during Idul Fitri
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Do something about radicals, Gus
Do something about radicals, GusMafoot Simon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore If not for the gravity of the situation, Gus Dur's recent remarks about Islamic radicals in Indonesia would have been amusing.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
KL to slash import duties on Southeast Asian cars
KL to slash import duties on Southeast Asian carsAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian government will cut tariffs on imported cars from Southeast Asian countries beginning in 2003, the trade minister was quoting as saying Monday.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in BatamLegal certainty for investors An industrial zone with international scope such as Batam absolutely requires sufficient area for further expansion in the future.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Government to set up special team to assess IMF role in Indonesia
Government to set up special team to assess IMF role in IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Finance minister Boediono said on Monday the government plans to set up a special team soon to review the results of reform programs the government has carried out under the International...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in BatamBatam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Sutiyoso inaugurates Rp 8.7 billion Monas fence amid heavy criticism
Sutiyoso inaugurates Rp 8.7 billion Monas fence amid heavy criticismBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso inaugurated on Monday the Rp 8.7 billion (US$965,000) fence surrounding the National Monument (Monas) by symbolically opening one of four entrance gates to the eight-...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
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JP/ /Caption/AP/Murizal HamzahLONG ROAD TO PEACE IN ACEH: Soldiers on patrol in Banda Aceh one day ahead of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the region. The President will attend a thanksgiving prayer on Tuesday with the Acehnese, following the signing of a truce between the government...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Police seize one ton of chemicals in Lamongan
Police seize one ton of chemicals in LamonganFidelito Achmad, The Jakarta Post, Lamongan The team investigating the Oct. 12 Bali blasts seized one ton of chemicals believed to belong to Amrozi, a main suspect in the case, from the house of his business partner, Ashuri, in Lamongan, East Java, on...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
W. Java Police heighten security as Christmas, New Year near
W. Java Police heighten security as Christmas, New Year nearYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java West Java Police have heightened security at public places, especially churches and places where Christians are to hold Christmas gatherings in anticipation of disturbances during...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Belo fails to testify in rights trial
Belo fails to testify in rights trialMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the use of teleconferencing in the human rights tribunal for the East Timor case, state prosecutors failed to present key witness former Dili Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo on Monday and only heard weak...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Security still shaky a week after peace deal
Security still shaky a week after peace dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The security situation in Aceh remains shaky the first week after the signing of a peace accord by the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with an independent monitoring team still absent, GAM reporting three more deaths...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Fewer people traveled during Idul Fitri holiday
Fewer people traveled during Idul Fitri holidayNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of Idul Fitri travelers nationwide decreased from 14.6 million in 2001 to 13.7 million or 6.3 percent this year, while the number of holidaymakers taking airplanes and private cars increased.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous
Batam Center Grand Mosque: A Rp 15 billion mosque with gorgeous architecture to create a dynamic religious atmosphere.Novotel Batam: One of Batam's star-rated international-standard hotels that is a favorite among expatriates.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Army chief rules out disarming, withdrawing troops from Aceh
Army chief rules out disarming, withdrawing troops from AcehLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu dismissed on Monday the possibility of Army troops in Aceh laying down their arms following last week's signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
RI-U.S. ties improving after Bali bombing, say ambassadors
RI-U.S. ties improving after Bali bombing, say ambassadorsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bombings in Bali showed Indonesians that there are terrorists here, and the government's tough response to the attack has helped improve relations with the United States, said Indonesia's...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
20 killed in West Java highway during Idul Fitri
20 killed in West Java highway during Idul FitriNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least 20 people were killed and 45 seriously injured in car accidents during the Idul Fitri holiday along the coastal road in Indramayu, Majalengka, Kuningan, and Cirebon regencies in West Java.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
China Merchants seeking Fujian LNG shipping deal
China Merchants seeking Fujian LNG shipping dealDow Jones, Singapore Hong Kong-based China Merchants Transportation Holding Co. is keen to secure a contract for shipping liquefied natural gas from Indonesia to southeastern China's Fujian province, a China-based industry official told Dow Jones...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
RP steps up security over letter bombs
RP steps up security over letter bombs PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Monday it had tightened security at Manila airport and other entry points after Japanese intelligence reports showed militants were sending letter bombs to Myanmar's embassies in the region.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Dealing with sidewalk vendors
Dealing with sidewalk vendorsFrom Warta KotaRecently a raid was carried out to ensure that sidewalk vendors would no longer use part of the highway and cause traffic jams.Unfortunately, in general, these vendors refuse to move to the places that the city administration has allocated.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Indosat's strategic partner
Indosat's strategic partner The significance of Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd's acquisition of almost 42 percent of PT Indonesia Satellite Corporation (Indosat) at Rp 5.6 trillion (S$630 million) is far larger and wide-ranging than the hefty 51 percent premium price paid by the Singapore...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
`RI to be top performing market in Asia in 2003'
`RI to be top performing market in Asia in 2003'Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Indonesia is expected to be the top performing equity market in Asia for 2003, followed by Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong, ING Financial Markets said Monday.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
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JP/5/Caption/AntaraIN THE NAME OF MY HUSBAND: Dyah Sujirah alias Sipon, the wife of disappeared poet Wiji Thukul, sits in the living room of her house in Solo, Central Java. Sipon will represent her husband on Tuesday to receive the human rights Yap Thiam Hien Award 2002.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
U.S. wants stronger wall to protect embassy
U.S. wants stronger wall to protect embassyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has rejected a personally delivered request from U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce for permission to build a new security fence at the embassy, saying the design was illegal and would set...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Rupiah Rates Dec.16
Rupiah Rates Dec.16 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,270.43 4,701.30 5,012.42 4,959.12 Brunei dollar 1 5,327.73 4,753.06 5,066.92 5,013.72 Canadian dollar 1 5,968.09 5,324.67 5,675.94 5,616.68 Swiss franc 1 6,436.57 5,743.59 6,121.48 6,058.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
* Headlines: Police find NII documents at bombers' homes2
* Headlines: Police find NII documents at bombers' homes2 * National: Belo fails to testify in rights trial 4 * Archipelago: Police seize one ton of chemical in Lamongan 5 * Opinion: Papua: A zone of peace 6 * City: U.S.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Thieves rob house in daylight
Thieves rob house in daylight BOGOR: Burglars broke into a house and stole valuables worth some Rp 231 million while the owners were out shopping.Aris Subardi and his wife left the house located on Jl. Dewi Ambika 8 of the Indraprasta housing estate here unattended on Sunday at about noon.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Train station slogan
Train station slogan From Warta Kota I found it funny to read a slogan at Depok Baru station reading: "Discipline reflects a cultured society." Below is a description characterizing a train passenger showing discipline.Unfortunately, many passengers do not buy a ticket.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
A new dimension to the war against terrorism
A new dimension to the war against terrorismHilman Adil, Political Analysts, Jakarta Australian Prime Minister John Howard again drew the ire and contempt of a few of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in an off-the-cuff remark recently revealed that he was prepared to act...
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Train station slogan
Train station slogan From Warta Kota I found it funny to read a slogan at Depok Baru station reading: "Discipline reflects a cultured society." Below is a description characterizing a train passenger showing discipline.Unfortunately, many passengers do not buy a ticket.
Tue, 17 Dec 2002
Rp 625 billion put aside to repair damaged schools
Rp 625 billion put aside to repair damaged schoolsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday that it would allocate special funds totaling Rp 625 billion next year to restore dilapidated and damaged elementary school buildings in regencies and towns across the country.