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Thu, 28 Feb 2002
KAI' new management pledges company audit
KAI' new management pledges company auditYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Omar Berto, president of state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI), has pledged an audit of the company's assets, including its routes in Java and Sumatra, in the next three months to improve...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Hasyim challenges move to unseat him from post
Hasyim challenges move to unseat him from postTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi played down on Wednesday a move to unseat him from the top post in the country's largest Muslim organization through an extraordinary congress.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
U.S. Navy will maintain its grip in SE Asia
U.S. Navy will maintain its grip in SE AsiaAgencies, Singapore The U.S. Navy plans to keep a strong presence in Singapore and the region as a visible sign of the war on terror, a top Pentagon official said on Wednesday.U.S.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
14 contractors directly appointed to repair roads
14 contractors directly appointed to repair roadsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hopes of the city's residents to see long-lasting quality roads here might remain a distant prospect as the Department of Public Works has just appointed 14 contractors to repair flood- hit, damaged roads across the city...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Shake-up at Semen Gresik
Shake-up at Semen Gresik The owners of publicly-listed Semen Gresik finally moved decisively to stop the rot that has been eating away at their cement company since last year. An extraordinary shareholders meeting of the government-controlled company voted on Tuesday to oust its chief executive...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Tata interview: a PR exercise?
Tata interview: a PR exercise? I'm really tired of the way the media, especially the television stations, are treating the case of Tommy Soeharto.Though its legal process is important, the coverage is out of proportion, making it low quality journalism.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
1. CHUSIN: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. CHUSIN: 2 lines, 25 counts Chusin challenges abstract mode, redefines realism2. PHOTO: 1 line, 28 countsTwo minds come together 'In-Contro'3. SOLO: 2 lines, 24 countsPainters prove Surakarta arts remain dynamic
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Princen sided with people
Princen sided with people Anyone who cares about human rights in Indonesia will mourn the passing of one of the greatest champions of human rights, and more broadly the poor and oppressed in Indonesia.While working in the U.S. Embassy from 1996 to 1999, I met frequently with J.C.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Pan Balang Tamak, Bali's best-known legend
Pan Balang Tamak, Bali's best-known legendTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar He was funny, witty and canny. He is one of the most famous characters from Balinese folklore. He is Pan Balang Tamak.There is no precise information on the existence of Pan Balang Tamak.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Patience with RCA wears thin
Patience with RCA wears thin OR Patience wears thin OR Where's my TV? On March 26, 1998 I purchased an RCA big screen television (Model RP 46 IJ) from Bali Makmur Elektronics in Denpasar, Bali. I was impressed with the picture quality, the manual was in English and printed in the USA and as an...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
New financial authority planned
New financial authority plannedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects to establish a powerful new financial services supervisory institution (LOJK) next year, with the draft law as a legal basis for the institution to be approved by the House of Representatives later this year.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Chusin challenges abstract mode, redefines realism
Chusin challenges abstract mode, redefines realismCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta At a time when painting in the abstract mode is being hailed worldwide, and the realistic style is considered outdated, Chusin Setiadikara (b.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
2. Airbus ( 1 X 36
2. Airbus ( 1 X 36 A380 superjumbo to be launched in 2006 3. KL ( 2 X 20 Malaysian economy on the recovery: Bank
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
TV Program: Thursday, February 28, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, February 28, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Agenda10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Debating3:30 Children's Program4:45 Documentary5:15 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Country...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Public's welfare also important
Public's welfare also important High-ranking Indonesian Military and National Police officers must have had nightmares the night before, because President Megawati Soekarnoputri thought it necessary to insinuate that they only think about themselves.When handing over Rp 7.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
SBI rate declines to 16.88%
SBI rate declines to 16.88% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes fell to 16.88 percent at Wednesday's weekly auction from 16.89 percent, the central bank said.Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 27 trillion rupiah (US$2.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Singapore says ties with RI still strong
Singapore says ties with RI still strongAssociated Press, Nusa Dua, Bali Singapore's foreign minister on Wednesday pledged to work with Jakarta to maintain "excellent relations" despite recent public anger surrounding comments by the city-state's elder statesman that terrorist leaders roamed free...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Some 170 parties register for election
Some 170 parties register for election NUSA DUA, Bali: Around 170 political parties have so far registered with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to contest the 2004 general election.Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said here on Wednesday that most of the parties...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 27, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 5,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
Rupiah Rates Feb. 27
Rupiah Rates Feb. 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,681.00 9,681.00 10,232.00 10,130.00Australian dollar 1 5,480.42 4,962.48 5,250.04 5,192.64Brunei dollar 1 5,820.71 5,272.88 5,576.02 5,517.43Canadian dollar 1 6,640.35 6,014.91 6,361.21 6,293.
Thu, 28 Feb 2002
MUI blasts media over pornography
MUI blasts media over pornography JAKARTA: The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) is threatening to file a class-action lawsuit against media outlets it contends are broadcasting or publishing pornography.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
ASEAN and terrorism
ASEAN and terrorism ASEAN Foreign Ministers in their informal meeting last week in Phuket, Thailand stressed the importance of working together to combat terrorism. Efforts to fight terrorism raise complicated issues which can only be dealt with jointly.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Some say Gus Dur still the president
Some say Gus Dur still the president PADANG, West Sumatra: Supporters of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid here have never accepted the constitutional process that cost him his top executive post last year.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Waiting for more attractive packages
Waiting for more attractive packagesYoni Astuti and M. Amir Tejo Sukmono, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya As one of Indonesia's major business destinations, East Java is on track to provide the best facilities to visitors, expatriates and locals.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Consumer confidence falls in January to lowest level
Consumer confidence falls in January to lowest levelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer confidence index in January hit the lowest level in three years amid pessimism over the country's economic recovery, Danareksa Research Institute said in its latest monthly survey released on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Karaha Bodas seeks to recover damages from Pertamina
Karaha Bodas seeks to recover damages from PertaminaAgence France Presse, New York Independent power firm Karaha Bodas said Monday it had launched legal efforts to seize assets of Indonesian state oil and gas company Pertamina to collect US$261 million in unpaid damages.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Three oil firms invest $1.6b this year
Three oil firms invest $1.6b this yearMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three oil and gas companies -- ChevronTexaco Corporation of the United States, TotalFinaElf of France and Gulf Indonesia Resources of Canada -- have planned a combined investment worth US$1.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Two men arrested in fake money case
Two men arrested in fake money case MEDAN, North Sumatra: Local police said on Tuesday that they had arrested two youths for possessing almost Rp 20 million in counterfeit money.The two suspects, residents of Bireun regency in the rebellious Aceh province, were caught red-handed on Monday when...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Most Kramatjati shops remain closed
Most Kramatjati shops remain closedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most stalls and shops at Kramat Jati market in East Jakarta remained closed on Tuesday following a clash between vendors and hoodlums in the area on Sunday evening.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
City signs agreement on garbage processing
City signs agreement on garbage processingAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with two local companies which are working cooperation with two North American companies.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Papua wants Theys murder trial held in Jayapura
Papua wants Theys murder trial held in JayapuraR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Governor Jaap Salossa demanded on Tuesday that the trial for the killers of Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay be held in the province's capital of Jayapura.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Amien says amendments under way
Amien says amendments under way JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais confirmed on Tuesday that moves were under way to accelerate amendments to the 1945 Constitution, especially chapters related to general elections.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Legislators prepare for a comfortable retirement
Legislators prepare for a comfortable retirementA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of pondering ways to help the country out of current social and economic crisis, Indonesian legislators are designing a proposal to restructure their salaries so that they can receive higher pension...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Uncaring Minister
Uncaring Minister of Social AffairsFrom Republika Jakarta and several other cities are still under the threat of possible further flooding. From my observation of the recent floods, both the city and central administrations were too slow and not responsive enough to attend to the postflood problems.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Abdurrahman supports NU change of guard
Abdurrahman supports NU change of guardTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid revealed on Tuesday that a group of influential Muslim clerics kyais are demanding a snap Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress that could lead to the ouster of current chairman...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
20 arrested for thefts
20 arrested for thefts JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Police arrested 20 people between Feb. 13 and Feb. 26 for stealing cellphones and money.Detective chief Comr. A.R. Yoyol said that the suspects had allegedly been operating in Senen, Tanah Abang, Gambir and Cempaka Putih.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Seven tried for fatal attack
Seven tried for fatal attack JAKARTA: State prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to sentence three defendants to 18 months in jail each and give four others two-year jail terms each for allegedly killing a civilian guard during a riot in August last year.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Cloning political party
Cloning political party Dimyati Hartono, a senior member of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) who left the party in discouragement at its failure to promote reforms, is contemplating the formation of a new political party. But look how Mr.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Top TNI post turns into a test
Top TNI post turns into a test Instead of a decision, the changing of the military commander has developed into an issue. The extended delay reflects the strong wish of the chiefs of staff to maintain the status quo and the President's weak determination.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoric
S'pore stand on terrorism not just empty rhetoricBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic International Studies, Jakarta Indonesian-Singaporean relations have not been particularly warm over the past year.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Fires destroy plantations, forests in Riau
Fires destroy plantations, forests in RiauM. Ara Syaf, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Fires had charred 10,906 hectares of plantations and protected wildlife forest reserves in Bukit Batu subdistrict in Bengkalis regency, Riau, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smuggling
Ministers gather in Bali to discuss people-smugglingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers, officials and observers from 61 countries and multi-national organizations have gathered in Bali for a two-day conference on illegal migrants and related international crimes,...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneys
Breadfruit leaves good for the heart and kidneysRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Few people are aware that breadfruit leaves are good for heart failure. Usually, breadfruit is fried for snacks or mixed into kolak pisang, a sweet compote made of bananas stewed in coconut milk and sugar.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Few aware obesity is a disease: Research
Few aware obesity is a disease: ResearchTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaMost Indonesians are unaware that obesity is a disease although they realize that being overweight make them more vulnerable to serious health problems, a study concludes.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Index/Month Jan Dec Nov
Index/Month Jan Dec NovConsumer Confidence 86.8 100.5 105.6 Present Situation 69.3 82.5 89.5 Expectation 100.0 114.1 117.7 Consumer confidence on 130.9 118.3 132.7 the Government
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Police, street vendors clash in Sidoarjo
Police, street vendors clash in SidoarjoSIDOARJO, East Java: Police clashed with hundreds of street vendors demonstrating in the East Java city of Sidoarjo on Tuesday against the local administration's move to evict them from opening stalls in the Jl. Gajah Mada area.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talks
Indonesia, East Timor, Australia end talksFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Australia and East Timor concluded their first trilateral talks on Tuesday with a pledge to boost cooperation between the three neighboring countries after years of bloody violence and...
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugees
Relocate or go home, Horta tells refugeesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jose Ramos Horta has called on East Timor refugees now residing in West Timor to either go home or accept the Indonesian government's offer to be relocated to other provinces.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
The MUI should be
The MUI should be more proactiveFrom Republika The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) management has been occupied by some figures whose capabilities are beyond doubt, bringing some fresh air for Muslims.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bid
StanChart, Farallon move to final stage in BCA bidBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign consortia are neck and neck as they vie for a majority stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) after passing the first round of tests by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).