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Thu, 21 Feb 2002
'Debt extension plan will prolong IBRA's mandate'
'Debt extension plan will prolong IBRA's mandate'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversial policy of the powerful Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) to ease the repayment terms for the huge debts owed by former bank owners implies that the life of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
CGI review positive ahead of Paris Club meeting
CGI review positive ahead of Paris Club meetingBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A meeting of representatives from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) painted an upbeat picture of the Indonesian economy, which may well add oil to the machinery during debt rescheduling talks with...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Indonesia's other war on terror
Indonesia's other war on terrorPeter Milne Managing editor of the Van Zorge Report Jakarta As the American "War on Terror" moves from its first to second stage, Indonesia is once again under the international spotlight- this time for purportedly not doing enough to track down possible terrorist...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Citibank clarifies
Citibank clarifies In response to Citibank response so slow published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 8, 2002 by Ms. Herlina Feriyani, we would like to clarify.Written in Citibank's Directory of Services under the clause "Stolen Card", it is stated that all billing transactions prior to reporting the...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
1. ROBOH: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9
1. ROBOH: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Building collapses, injures motorist 2. BOPUNCUR: 55 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Government officials show disinterest in flood hearing 3. MASTERPLAN: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 1999 Master Plan made to justify violations 4.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Haze turns day into night in parts of Riau
Haze turns day into night in parts of RiauM. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Haze from forest fires, that have been raging in several parts of Sumatra, thickened over Riau's provincial capital, Pekanbaru, on Wednesday, where day turned into a virtual night, forcing many people to wear face...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
I'm serious with plan to quit: Amien
I'm serious with plan to quit: Amien JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais said on Wednesday that he was serious about his plan to resign as chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), saying that a public official could not boost his or her productivity if he or she...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Khofifah, Maria Ulfah opt to quit politics
Khofifah, Maria Ulfah opt to quit politicsA'an Suryana and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former state minister of womens' empowerment Khofifah Indar Parawansa opted on Wednesday to leave politics as a consequence of a new Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ruling that bans its executives from...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Businessman eyes hosting Tyson-Lewis bout here
Businessman eyes hosting Tyson-Lewis bout hereMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Few would ever have thought the words "Indonesia" and "Mike Tyson" would ever have been mentioned in the same breath, but if a local entrepreneur has his way the capital could be the venue for the Tyson-Lennox Lewis...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
KL, Jakarta agree to unite in fight against terrorism
KL, Jakarta agree to unite in fight against terrorismAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and Indonesia agreed on Wednesday to cooperate more closely to combat regional terror networks as Jakarta sent its top detective to Kuala Lumpur for talks.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
SBI rate down to 16.90%
SBI rate down to 16.90% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 16.90 percent at the weekly auction on Wednesday, from 16.92 percent last week.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Japan helps displaced Indonesians
Japan helps displaced Indonesians JAKARTA: Japan has agreed to provide US$ 2.4 million under its Trust Fund for Human Security program to support the relocation of internally displaced people in Maluku, North Maluku and Aceh.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
RI slams Lee over terrorist remarks
RI slams Lee over terrorist remarksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia reproached Singapore on Wednesday over Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's remarks that terrorist leaders were roaming free here, warning that the comments were unnecessary and could harm bilateral relations.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Cambodia holds Indonesia to draw
Cambodia holds Indonesia to drawApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan After an opening triumphant run over Thailand, Indonesia appeared to put in a shaky performance on the second day of the ASEAN U-17 Soccer Championship, as the host was held to a goalless draw by Cambodia in Medan, North...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
BCA workers to strike if sale plan proceeds
BCA workers to strike if sale plan proceedsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 80 percent of Bank Central Asia (BCA) employees will stage a massive strike if the government goes ahead with its plan to sell a majority stake in the bank to a new strategic investor, according to an official of the BCA...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Ikim strides confidently into new decade
Ikim strides confidently into new decadeRosliwaty Ramly, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Today the Malaysian Institute of Islamic Understanding (Ikim), a think tank that enhances Islamic understanding among Muslims and non-Muslims, enters the second decade of its establishment --...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Ni Nyoman Tjandri works her ways as puppet master
Ni Nyoman Tjandri works her ways as puppet masterTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Gianyar Ni Nyoman Tjandri was once an accomplished classical Balinese dancer before she landed on the puppetry stage as one of the few female puppet masters in Indonesia.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Disease strikes flood victims in Banten
Disease strikes flood victims in Banten SERANG, Banten: Some 14,163 of 134,531 people whose homes were recently flooded have respiratory problems, diarrhea and skin ailments, says a local official.Sonya Priyadharsini, chief of the local health office, said in a coordination meeting on handling...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Susilo pledges firm action against Maluku troublemakers: The
Susilo pledges firm action against Maluku troublemakers: The security forces will now take stern action against those who once again take up arms to attack their rivals in Maluku following the recent peace accord, chief security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday evening.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Corning acquires Siemens' Kabel Optik
Corning acquires Siemens' Kabel Optik JAKARTA: American-based fiber optic manufacturer Corning Incorporated said on Wednesday that its subsidiary had acquired Siemens AG's 51-percent interest in cable maker PT Siemens Kabel Optik and would operate the newly-acquired firm under the name of PT...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
RI 'should accede to United Nations, extradite 17 people'
RI 'should accede to United Nations, extradite 17 people'Tertiani ZB Simandjuntak and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists urged the government on Wednesday to extradite 17 former militia members and military personnel indicted in East Timor for crimes against...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Genocide suspect ill in prison
Genocide suspect ill in prison CAMBODIA: Detained former Khmer Rouge military chief Ta Mok, a key suspect in a planned Cambodian genocide tribunal, was seriously ill on Tuesday at a military prison in Phnom Penh, his doctor and lawyer said.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Swiss scholar dedicates life to Bali
Swiss scholar dedicates life to BaliSusi Andrini, Contributor, Denpasar Bali never ceases to inspire hundreds of writers.A new book on Bali entitled Bali Living in Two Worlds, launched on Thursday, Feb.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Indosat's net income drops by 11 percent
Indosat's net income drops by 11 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat Tbk said its 2001 consolidated unaudited net income dropped by 10.8 percent to Rp 1.46 trillion (US$143.7 million) from Rp 1.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Dimyati solicits political support from Rachmawati
Dimyati solicits political support from RachmawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After resigning from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Dimyati Hartono is now seeking political support for his plan to establish a new party.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
No paper
No paper In observance of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Two people killed in fresh attacks in Yogyakarta
Two people killed in fresh attacks in YogyakartaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta At least two people have been killed and several others wounded when two separate groups of people dressed in Ninja garb attacked rivals linked to major political parties in Yogyakarta province.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
3. Barter (1 x 32)
3. Barter (1 x 32) Indonesia may import rice from India 4. WB ( 2 x 20) Developing nation aid needs to be doubled
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
TPI to broadcast live all 17 F1 GP legs
TPI to broadcast live all 17 F1 GP legs JAKARTA: TPI, one of Indonesia's private television stations, will broadcast live all 17 legs of the 2002 Formula-One World Championship, the station management announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Indonesians fall short in conversation skills
Indonesians fall short in conversation skillsLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Compared with other Asian students who speak English as a foreign language, Indonesians are among those with an outstanding standard of proficiency in grammar, but lack confidence when speaking it, a teacher said.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Contemporary Arts by I Made Djirna, Nasirun, Entang Wiharso and Nyoman Sukari, Hotel Padma Bali, Jl. Padma No. 1, Legian, Feb. 24 to March 4.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Building collapse injures motorist
Building collapse injures motorist Part of the walls of a three-story building located on Jl. Hayam Wuruk 96 in Central Jakarta fell onto the street at around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, just after workers began demolishing it.
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Tommy transferred to Cipinang, booed by crowd
Tommy transferred to Cipinang, booed by crowdDamar Harsanto and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, was transferred from the Jakarta Police detention house to the Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta on Wednesday...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
NTT budget ignites strong protests from local activist
NTT budget ignites strong protests from local activistYemris Fointuna and R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Jayapura A score of activists conferred Wednesday 55 coffins to the 55- member of the East Nusa Tenggara provincial legislative council in their protest of the legislature's 2002 budget...
Thu, 21 Feb 2002
Arthur Andersen casts doubt on Asia Pulp's $1.2b debt
Arthur Andersen casts doubt on Asia Pulp's $1.2b debtNoel Fung, Bloomberg, Singapore Arthur Andersen says it can't verify $1.2 billion in trade debt owed to two Indonesian units of Asia Pulp & Paper Co., in a new blow to creditors seeking repayment of $13 billion from the Singapore paper producer.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Party leaders and state officials
Party leaders and state officials How to differentiate a state official from a party leader? The Vice President Hamzah Haz once issued a strong statement about the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. In the meantime, the Indonesian government remained soft in its stance. The U.S.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Muslims protest 'halal' label
Muslims protest 'halal' label JAKARTA: The Muslim Consumers Foundation (YLKM) has threatened to file a class action lawsuit against the ministry of religious affairs if it goes ahead with its plan to label halal food with stickers.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Party leaders and state officials
Party leaders and state officials How to differentiate a state official from a party leader? The Vice President Hamzah Haz once issued a strong statement about the U.S. strikes on Afghanistan. In the meantime, the Indonesian government remained soft in its stance. The U.S.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Pressure mounts to probe smuggling scam
Pressure mounts to probe smuggling scamNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Amid increasing public outrage, authorities in Cirebon have agreed to fully investigate the failed attempt to smuggle luxury cars into Indonesia and allegations the customs department later unlawfully played a role in...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Opponent of Semen Gresik sale gain new supporter
Opponent of Semen Gresik sale gain new supporterAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The labor union in the state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik gained the political support on Tuesday of the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Amien Rais, in its bid to foil the...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
'Ignoring UNTAET writ will tarnish RI's image'
'Ignoring UNTAET writ will tarnish RI's image'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government had a moral obligation to surrender 17 military men and former militiamen to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), which had indicted them for alleged crimes against...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Lampung NGOs threaten to urge mass protest against state budget
Lampung NGOs threaten to urge mass protest against state budgetOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung An alliance of 36 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has threatened to call for a mass protest against the 2002 Lampung budget, which they say only benefits the local elite.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
South Korean brand shines in troubled times
South Korean brand shines in troubled timesSang-Hun Choe, Associated Press, Seoul Half of all South Korean consumers sit in front of Samsung television sets, keep food in Samsung refrigerators, chatter on Samsung cellphones and surf the Internet on Samsung computers, eyes glued to monitors bearing...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Pyongyang sees halo, Bush sees 'evil'
Pyongyang sees halo, Bush sees 'evil'Reuters, Seoul North Korean media reported on Tuesday the sighting of halos over the birthplace of its leader Kim Jong-il, trumpeting heavenly blessing for a state U.S. President George W. Bush has branded part of an "axis of evil".
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Forex reserves down
Forex reserves down JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia said on Tuesday that its foreign exchange reserves in the second week of February stood at US$27.80 million, down $234.2 million the previous week.The central bank did not disclose what caused the drop in forex reserves.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Asian currencies mostly down late
Asian currencies mostly down lateNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies wobbled late Tuesday under the weight of the yen's retreat past the 133 yen threshold to the dollar.The fall in the region's currencies, however, continued to be muted when compared with the yen's descent.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Construction expo to be held in March
Construction expo to be held in March JAKARTA: A three-day exhibition on building and construction materials will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center starting from March 29, the event organizer said in a statement on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Govt mulls plan to help industries under IBRA
Govt mulls plan to help industries under IBRABerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is mulling over accelerating the recovery of a number of industries under the control of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), as part of a stimulus package for the private sector to...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Govt bonds in BCA to be replaced by IBRA assets
Govt bonds in BCA to be replaced by IBRA assetsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is close to finalizing a mechanism to replace its recapitalization bonds in Bank Central Asia (BCA) by restructured asset loans under the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), according...
Wed, 20 Feb 2002
Govt to decide on controversial debt plan by March: Minister
Govt to decide on controversial debt plan by March: MinisterAgencies, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said Tuesday that he hopes the government will make a decision next month on a controversial plan to give former bank owners more time to repay billions of...