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Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Police officially become civilian force
Police officially become civilian force The National Police are now officially separate from the Indonesian Military. The bill on National Police affairs has been enacted by the House of Representatives (DPR).
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Arroyo sends special envoy to Malaysia
Arroyo sends special envoy to Malaysia PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo has dispatched a special envoy to Malaysia to arrange the handover of renegade Filipino Moro leader Nur Misuari to Manila, officials said on Friday.It is believed Misuari would be repatriated here around Christmas.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16
NU, Muhammadiyah decide Idul Fitri to fall on Dec. 16The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia's two largest Muslim organizations -- Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah -- have decided that Idul Fitri, a festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, should be celebrated on Sunday Dec.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
In emerging Asia, Forex reserves build confidence
In emerging Asia, Forex reserves build confidenceIsabel Reynolds, Reuters, Tokyo The huge foreign exchange reserves built up in Asia may eventually find more productive uses, but for now, after the 1997/98 currency crisis, many countries simply value the guarantee they provide, analysts said.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Hendropriyono criticized for his comments
Hendropriyono criticized for his commentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lt. Gen. A.M. Hendropriyono, head of the State Intelligence Body (BIN), is reaping scathing criticism for his allegations that international terrorist groups were exacerbating the Christian- Muslim conflicts in Poso, Central...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Why autonomy is not well received by Papuans
Why autonomy is not well received by PapuansNeles Kebadabi Tebay, The Jakarta Post, Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy Following the death of Theys H. Eluay, a key Papuan independence leader, it remains doubtful whether Papuans will be willing to accept the bill on special autonomy for...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Rupiah Rates Dec. 14
Rupiah Rates Dec. 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,659.00 9,659.00 10,210.00 10,108.00Austrian schilling 1 692.43 626.98 663.26 656.12Australian dollar 1 5,523.49 5,000.46 5,290.82 5,232.91Belgian franc 1 236.19 213.87 226.25 223.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Gunungkidul exiles send Rp 100m a day back home
Gunungkidul exiles send Rp 100m a day back homeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Gunungkidul, known for its infertile land in a mountainous area in Yogyakarta province, has been flooded with postal money orders of more than Rp 100 million a day for the past few weeks in the lead up to Idul...
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Idul Fitri exodus hits its peak
Idul Fitri exodus hits its peakThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual Idul Fitri exodus reached its peak on Friday as the number of people departing from bus terminals and railway stations for their respective hometowns increased sharply.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Jiang heads north on Myanmar tour
Jiang heads north on Myanmar tour MYANMAR: Chinese President Jiang Zemin on Friday traveled to Myanmar's historical site of Bagan before heading north to Mandalay, where a growing number of Chinese businesses are taking root.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Putting Humpty-Dumpty together again
Putting Humpty-Dumpty together againBantarto Bandoro, Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Is Indonesia, under Megawati's presidency, facing crisis? The answer is perhaps yes, based on the indicators identified below.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Asia gaining an international voice
Asia gaining an international voiceFrank-Juergen Richter and Pamela Mar, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore We have just come out of three big international summits of elites from business and government.
Sat, 15 Dec 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:MosquesIn celebrating Idul Fitri (Lebaran) Day 1422 H, Moslems in Jakarta are able to perform Ied Prayer at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 at several mosques including:* Istiqlal Mosque at Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3811708).
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Idul Fitri exodus affects capital's blood supply
Idul Fitri exodus affects capital's blood supplyEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The annual holiday exodus that makes this bustling capital just a little bit quieter has seriously impacted the blood supply at the Jakarta's Indonesian Red-Cross (PMI) office, which is experiencing a drop of...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Rupiah Rates Dec. 13
Rupiah Rates Dec. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,525.00 9,525.00 10,075.00 9,975.00Austrian schilling 1 687.55 621.67 658.16 651.04Australian dollar 1 5,478.26 4,953.00 5,244.04 5,187.00Belgian franc 1 234.53 212.06 224.50 222.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Gapkindo asks for credit facilities for retention program
Gapkindo asks for credit facilities for retention programJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) has asked the government to provide credit facilities for its members to implement a rubber retention program agreed by Indonesia, Malaysia...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Stone Lithographs and Paintings by Ken Pattern, Koi Galeri/Restoran Jl Mahakam I/2 (Tel: 722 2864), 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 31. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
American couple's bodies to be cremated
American couple's bodies to be cremated DENPASAR, Bali: The bodies of two Americans who were discovered in a hotel in Kuta, Bali, will be cremated on Friday at Nusa Dua at the behest of their families.The couple's remains "will be sent to their bereaved families in the United States," Gus Sumastra,...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Eight die from diarrhea in West Sumatra
Eight die from diarrhea in West SumatraKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang At least eight people have died and 38 others were still undergoing intensive medical care Thursday from cases of severe diarrhea in Pasaman regency, some 170 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Padang this week.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Number of travelers jump significantly
Number of travelers jump significantlyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of travelers jumped significantly at Lebak Bulus and Kampung Rambutan bus terminals, as well as at Senen railway station on Thursday, three days ahead of Idul Fitri.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Marijuana trafficker gets death sentence
Marijuana trafficker gets death sentenceBahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The South Sumatra High Court has imposed the death penalty on Kiagus Zainal Abidinagainst, who had previously been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a lower court for possessing 58.7 kilograms of marijuana.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Residents challenge plan to reopen dump
Residents challenge plan to reopen dumpAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bekasi residents were livid over a plan to possibly reopen Bantar Gebang dump, because they do not have faith in the City administration's willingness, integrity or ability to manage the waste disposal site...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Govt to get more IMF cash
Govt to get more IMF cashBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government signed its fourth letter of intent (LoI) to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday, pledging a new round of economic reform targets as the global economy takes a turn for the worse.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Papuans impatient with slow probe of Theys death
Papuans impatient with slow probe of Theys deathR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Irian Jaya Papuans are becoming increasingly impatient with the slow pace of the investigation into the death of independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, who many believed was murdered for political reasons.
Fri, 14 Dec 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...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Govt plan to abandon national exam lauded
Govt plan to abandon national exam laudedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to scrap the national exams for elementary schools (Ebtanas) has received a thumbs-up from both teachers and education experts, pointing out that the existing system is redundant,...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Headings
Headings1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:Poso Muslims return home, Christians take refuge 2. APBD: 20 x 2 lines:East Java gives priority to strategic projects 3. Fit: 16 x 2 lines: Medan officers take examination4. Diare: 16 x 2 linesEight die from diarrhea in W. Sumatra
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Friday
Ramadhan time for Jakarta for Friday Friday Maghrib 6:04 p.m. Saturday Imsak 4:00 a.m. Subuh 4:10 a.m.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Jakarta's garbage woes
Jakarta's garbage woes Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso can draw a sigh of relief. The Bekasi municipality's announcement on Wednesday to allow Jakarta to continue to dump its garbage at Bantar Gebang -- Jakarta's biggest garbage dump so far -- gives the capital city at least temporary respite from having...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Medan officers take examination
Medan officers take examinationApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Seeking promotions, more than 1,000 mid-level civil servants of the North Sumatra provincial administration underwent tests of their knowledge and managerial skills on Wednesday.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Cigarette maker pulls ad cartoon
Cigarette maker pulls ad cartoonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being bombarded with criticism by educationists and politicians, cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna has withdrawn a series of advertisements featuring cartoons characters.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
East Java gives priority to strategic projects
East Java gives priority to strategic projectsAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java legislative council has endorsed its 2002 budget, giving priority to public service and several strategic development projects in order to spur economic growth in the province.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Probe on corruption case sought
Probe on corruption case sought TANGERANG: Several Tangerang officials are suspected of corruption in a case involving 14 housing developers. Head of the intelligence section at Tangerang Prosecutors' Office Nandi Warsidi said the main suspect was the former chief of the Municipal Revenue Agency,...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
New anti-graft law will bolster corruption
New anti-graft law will bolster corruptionTeten Masduki, Chairman of Indonesia Corruption Watch On Nov. 21 President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed off on a new anti-corruption law. Teten Masduki, chairman of Indonesia Corruption Watch, in an interview with The Jakarta Post contributor Christiani...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsState-owned Indian Oil Corp. is in talks with Indonesia's national oil company Pertamina to start selling gasoline and diesel in Indonesia, the Press Trust of India reported Thursday. IOC would enter the retail business possibly through a joint venture with a local company.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post BatamA tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province,...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
JBIC pledges cheap loans for railway project
JBIC pledges cheap loans for railway projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) agreed on Thursday to provide Indonesia with cheap loans amounting to 48.70 billion yen (about US$386.51 million) for education and railway projects.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Garbagemen distressed by current situation
Garbagemen distressed by current situation JAKARTA: Closure of the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi, West Java, has also affected about 5,000 garbage collectors right across the city. They have become unemployed and face financial hardship since Monday's closure.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
New oil blocks on offer
New oil blocks on offerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it would offer 17 oil and gas exploration blocks mainly located in eastern Indonesia through an open tender next year.Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the proposition included six blocks...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Poso Muslims return home, Christians take refuge
Poso Muslims return home, Christians take refugeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Increasing numbers of Muslims from Poso, Central Sulawesi had left refugee camps in Palu for their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri, while a wave of families who fled recent clashes in Poso arrived in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Christmas present for Soeharto
Christmas present for Soeharto JAKARTA: The Supreme Court will officially wash its hands of ailing former president Soeharto's on again off again trial."The authority to decide on whether or not Soeharto will be taken to court lies exclusively with the Attorney Generals' Office," Chief Justice...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
House believes Theys murdered
House believes Theys murdered The House of Representatives (DPR) is convinced that Irian pro-independence activist Theys H. Eluway was murdered.House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday that the government should speed up the investigation and release the results to the public.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Recovery committee proposes crisis center
Recovery committee proposes crisis centerDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Economic Recovery Committee (KPEN) proposed on Thursday to the government to set up a special agency that could help bridge differences between the business sector and the government.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
IBRA needs eight years to sell property assets
IBRA needs eight years to sell property assetsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will need at least eight years to sell all of its property assets, way beyond the agency's lifetime, which is due to end in 2004, the Indonesian Property Study Center (PSPI) said.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Trash piling up, Jakartans fear disease
Trash piling up, Jakartans fear diseaseAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City administration is hastily implementing stopgap measures to prevent an outbreak of disease threatened by the mounting piles of trash throughout Jakarta, neglected as a result of the dispute over the Bantar...
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Fiscal distress following the 1997-1998 crisis
Fiscal distress following the 1997-1998 crisisAnwar Nasution, Senior Deputy Governor, Bank Indonesia, JakartaPart 2 of 2 Over 55 percent of the external debt as of December 1998 (US$83.6 billion) is owed by the private sector and over 80 percent of it was received by the non-bank corporate entities.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Democracy will ease radicalism, analysts say
Democracy will ease radicalism, analysts sayBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious fundamentalism has found fertile socio-political grounds over the past year as marked by radical groups like the Islamic Defense Front (FPI) and Jihad Force, Islamic analysts say.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
Bylaw on financial principles approved
Bylaw on financial principles approved JAKARTA: The city council had approved on Thursday a bylaw on city financial principles, which stipulate, among other things, allowances and facilities to be received by city officials and councillors.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001
TV charity is good
TV charity is good but not accountableFrom Bisnis Indonesia With the relentless difficulties afflicting our country over the past few years, a number of social activities have emerged, one of which is fund raising by private television stations.