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Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Consumer confidence continues to fall
Consumer confidence continues to fallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in the country fell for the third consecutive month in December due to perceived higher threats of inflation and fears of rising unemployment, according to the Danareksa Research Institute.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Four arrested at drug party
Four arrested at drug party BATAM, Riau: Local police arrested two boys and two girls early on Thursday for having a shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) party at the city's Baloi housing complex.The arrest was made following a tip-off from local residents.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
IMF review team arrives for two-week mission
IMF review team arrives for two-week missionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documents
Tommy's bodyguards get jail for fake documentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court handed down verdicts on two former bodyguards of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra on Thursday without hearing the testimony of Tommy, who apparently told the defendants to...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Military slammed for releasing poachers
Military slammed for releasing poachersOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung A coalition of environmental organizations filed a report with the Lampung Provincial Police to protest the release of nine Navy troops suspected of involvement in illegal animal hunting at the protected Way Kambas...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump dispute
Jakarta, Bekasi end garbage dump disputeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between the Jakarta city administration and the Bekasi mayoralty over the use of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump ended with the signing of a new agreement on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
TV, radio stations distribute help
TV, radio stations distribute help JAKARTA: The severe flooding that has ravaged the capital over the last four days has prompted TV and radio stations to air special programming to distribute assistance to victims.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Top rubber producers split on export cuts
Top rubber producers split on export cutsVissuta Pothong, Reuters, Bangkok Exporters and officials from the world's top rubber producers, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have wrapped up a closed-door meeting divided on whether to cut export quotas to boost prices, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthand
French business delegation gets to see Indonesia firsthandDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a three-day business visit to Indonesia, a delegation of French businessmen concluded that Indonesia is not as bad as it is depicted in the foreign press, and that the country would remain...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
KL to demolish RI squatter homes
KL to demolish RI squatter homesM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will demolish squatter houses and step up patrols against a feared rush of illegal immigrants after a ban on hiring new Indonesian workers, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says Kwik
Most ministers oppose debt extension plan, says KwikBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie confirmed suspicions on Thursday that Cabinet members were seriously divided over a controversial debt extension plan, saying most members...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Better detection needed for smuggling: Importers
Better detection needed for smuggling: ImportersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent discovery of 19 containers filled with electronic goods and luxury cars in the West Java port of Cirebon has again shown the urgent need for a more effective inspection system with which to combat smuggling,...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targeted
RP-U.S. military exercises begin, Moro rebels targetedRuben Alabastro, Reuters, Zamboanga, Philippines The United States and the Philippines on Thursday launched joint military exercises to stamp out the Moro extremist "scourge" in this country's south, as America's war against terror expanded from...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
East Timor representation questioned
East Timor representation questionedAlex Wilson and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' decision to retain four legislators representing East Timor has raised eyebrows as the former Portuguese colony no longer has any official connection to Indonesia let alone...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
Nobel Prize is 'political' award: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Thursday that the Nobel Peace Prize no longer honors peace but is a politically motivated award with the capability of destabilizing countries. "It is a political prize," Mahathir told reporters. "They give ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Disasters claim more lives in Java and Bali
Disasters claim more lives in Java and BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 14 people were reported killed in floods and landslides caused by incessant rain in various parts of West and East Java, and Bali on Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 22.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Problems with computers
Problems with computers May I say what a relative pleasure it was to handle, if not to read The Jakarta Post today. I thought that, at last, the Post's management had admitted to its error in arranging the newspaper into two sets, with the consequent two loose pages, and had added a bonus of...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigated
Rp 9.3t budget approved, officials investigatedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council finally approved the 2002 City Budget worth a total of Rp 9.3 trillion (US$903 million) on Thursday, but two officials have ended up being investigated for alleged collusion over funding...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trials
Indonesia moves closer to East Timor rights trialsTertiani ZB Simandjutak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong opposition from rights activists, head of the Central Jakarta District Court Subardi swore in 11 ad hoc trial judges on Thursday for the much delayed rights tribunal.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Hawkers face daily struggle in Jakarta
Hawkers face daily struggle in JakartaEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Mamat left his hometown of Sampang-Madura for Jakarta more then eight years ago, but he has no intention of returning even though his days in the big city are far from comfortable.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fire
Lighted candle sparks off Jelambar fireThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A burning candle started a fire that eventually destroyed 20 homes belonging to flood victims in Jelambar Baru, West Jakarta, early on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2
* Headlines: Jakarta governor ready to resign 2* Opinion: Economic solutions won't win war on poverty 4* City: Flood victims launch plea for help 6* National: Disasters claims more lives in Java, Bali 7 * World: Beijing condemns Bush's 'axis of evil' remarks 9* Business: IMF review team arrives for...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Sutiyoso says he is ready to resign
Sutiyoso says he is ready to resignAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has been showered with attacks by critics who say that his administration's incompetence and empty promises have led to major crises -- involving garbage and flooding -- for Jakarta's residents...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
PLN won't totally shut down supply
PLN won't totally shut down supply JAKARTA: State-owned electricity company PT PLN's Business Distribution Unit, overseeing Jakarta and Tangerang, will not totally shut down its energy supply to the two areas in the wake of the massive floods in the last few days.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
1. Telco (1 x 35)
1. Telco (1 x 35) Flooding disrupts city telephone services 2. Duit (3 x 18) Asian currencies mixed late, dollar proves irrepressible 3. French (2 x 27) French business delegation get to see Indonesia firsthand 4. Gold (2 x 20) Gold, silver steady in Europe, PGMs await news
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpers
Hong Kong rejects minimum wage cut for foreign domestic helpersAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong Hong Kong's government on Thursday bowed to pressure from Indonesia and the Philippines and announced it would not go ahead with a proposed cut in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
PSM books second win
PSM books second win MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Host PSM booked its second victory at the 2002 Bank Mandiri National Soccer League by defeating PSS of Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday evening.PSM's international Joseph Lewono opened the lead at the end of the first half while Rocky Putiray extended...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclear
Planned RI-GAM meeting still unclearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned peace talks between Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) for humanitarian dialogue in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
JP/12/Bej
JP/12/Bej Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 Adindo Foresta 75 5 167,500...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'
Mega says AFTA needs 'escape clause'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called for on Thursday the creation of an "escape clause" in the implementation of the AFTA regional trade pact to help member countries facing special difficulties in the early...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Antara/Hisar Sitanggang
Antara/Hisar SitanggangPEACE PROCESS: A number of Ambon Muslims and Christians mix together in a traditional market in the city. The two warring factions have been involved in a reconciliation process mediated by the central government to end the three-year sectarian conflict that has claimed...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 linesDisasters claim more lives in Java, Bali 2. KPU: 20 x 2 lines:DPR drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member 3. Komnas: 24 x 2 lines:'Military, police must abide by law over probe of rights abuses'4. Hunter: 32 x 1 lineMilitary slammed for releasing poachers5.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Public become
Public become cash cowsFrom Koran TempoThe almost simultaneous increases in the rates of the state electricity company PLN, fuel prices and telephone services from state telecommunications company Telkom in January 2002 have created the impression that the government does not care about the dire...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelight
Eko Supriyanto dances into the limelightBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Nothing is more irritating to Eko Supriyanto than being labeled an "artist who compromises for the market", simply because he works in collaboration with mainstream artists.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Floods recede as victims cry for help
Floods recede as victims cry for helpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floods, which have paralyzed the city for the last three days, slowly started to recede on Thursday but remained an inconvenience for many.Meanwhile, many thousands of victims were in desperate need of help.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm
Pro XL consumers file suit against the firm JAKARTA: A group of 105 users of Pro XL prepaid card filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the card issuer PT Excelcomindo Pratama and the director general of post and telecommunication for increasing the pulse charges without prior notification.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Officers must abide by law: Commission
Officers must abide by law: CommissionTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations (KPP HAM) during the 1999 Trisakti, Semanggi I and Semanggi II incidents has insisted that the military and police officers allegedly...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Remember `Konfrontasi'?
Remember `Konfrontasi'? The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri is facing its most important test to date, as it considers how best to respond to Malaysia's controversial decision to deport 450,000 Indonesian workers.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN-
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN- mandated Aug. 30, 1999 popular vote:- Attack on proindependence leader Manuel Carrascalao's house in Dili which killed at least 12 people on April 17 - A massacre of refugees in a church in Liquica in April - Attack on the home of...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water deal
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water dealKuala Lumpur ReutersMalaysia plans to end its deal to buy drinking water from neighbor Singapore next year when it finishes a 650 million ringgit (US$171 million) treatment plant, the New Straits Times reported on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Improve trains
Improve trainsFrom Warta KotaThe planned train fares increase in February for executive and business class seats is, in my opinion, just not right, because the state railway company (PT KAI) should reevaluate its services and facilities on trains.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen BONTANG, East Kalimantan: The local police were accused on Thursday of kidnapping seven fishermen and illegally detaining them over their protest against a pipe installation project in the city.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency JAKARTA: In a bid to curb rampant narcotics abuse and trafficking, the government will soon form a National Narcotics Agency (BNN) whi will be equipped with power to take legal steps against both users and traders.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Create public harmony
Create public harmonyFrom Media IndonesiaAs one among millions of Indonesians, I hope that the government can restore harmony and security for its people to prevent them from being victims of the battle involving the political elite or the elite of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU memberA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the General Elections Committee (KPU) urged the House of Representatives on Thursday to immediately revise the 1999 Election Law, or else the committee would run out of time to prepare the 2004...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03Kitiphong Thaichareon, Reuters, Bangkok The Bank of Thailand confirmed on Thursday that 2001 economic growth was feeble, but predicted a gradual recovery this year and next as global markets bounced back.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
IMF review team arrives
IMF review team arrives Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pact
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pactDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed in principle to include Bintan island in the proposed Free Trade Arrangement (FTA) being negotiated between Singapore and the U.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigma
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigmaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) chief Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Thursday there was no evidence of a link between his client and the al-Qaeda network.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Phone rate increase effective Friday
Phone rate increase effective FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to raise telephone rates by an average of 15 percent will become effective as from Friday (today), according to a letter signed by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar and sent to three telecommunications...