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Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: SharpSharp Yasonta AntarnusaTWO MILLIONTH UNIT: (From left to right) PT Sharp Yasonta Antarnusa president commissioner Martua R. Panggabean, president director Sharp Yasonta Antarnusa K.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Double murder could shatters peace in Maluku
Double murder could shatters peace in MalukuOctovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon A Christian man and his daughter have been stabbed to death in Maluku, in yet another setback for peace in the province.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
ASEAN to adopt new harmonized tariff system this year
ASEAN to adopt new harmonized tariff system this yearAdianto Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plans to implement its own harmonized tariff system this year as part of efforts to further boost intra-regional trade, according to Director General of...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
RI researchers receive grants
RI researchers receive grants JAKARTA: Two senior scholars from the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) are among six Indonesians who have been granted funds by the Nippon Foundation Fellowship/Asian Public Intellectuals (API) to enable them to conduct studies in neighboring countries.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Bali sacred textile nears extinction
Bali sacred textile nears extinctionAlit Kertaraharja, Contributor, Singaraja, Bali Famous for its intricate textile designs, Bali is now facing problems in preserving its centuries-old textile traditions.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Embassy considers bailing out Indonesians
Embassy considers bailing out IndonesiansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Embassy officials in Manila are discussing the possibility of paying US$4,000 to secure bail bonds for three Indonesian nationals arrested in the Philippines, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Excessive fear on fundamentalism harmful: Scholar
Excessive fear on fundamentalism harmful: ScholarA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Needlessly excessive fear over Islamic fundamentalism will only deepen political cleavages within Indonesia's pluralistic society, scholars warned on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
1. TENUN, 1 line, 35 counts
1. TENUN, 1 line, 35 countsBali sacred textiles nears extinction
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Gulf Indonesia budgets US$40m to explore
Gulf Indonesia budgets US$40m to exploreNick Edwards, Reuters, Hong Kong Indonesian oil and gas firm Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd., whose onshore wells in Sumatra are drying up, said on Wednesday it would spend up to US$40 million a year to find fresh reserves after striking oil in Java last year.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Tirta has yet to earn a point for the Indonesian juniors
Tirta has yet to earn a point for the Indonesian juniorsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tirta Chandra established a slightly better position in the opening stage of his chess game in the Japfa Chess Match against Alexandra Kosteniuk here on Wednesday, but a weak move in the middle of the game...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Seawater intrusion worsens drinking water quality
Seawater intrusion worsens drinking water qualityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seawater intrusion has caused the salinization of groundwater as far as the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta and is starting to adversely affect the quality of the city's drinking water, said Minister of...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Southeast Asian countries must be more proactive, scholar urges
Southeast Asian countries must be more proactive, scholar urgesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Southeast Asian countries should focus on "strategic engagement" with regional neighbors and Europe, rather than traditional "non-interference", a leading European scholar said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
House fails to meet legislation target
House fails to meet legislation targetKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of discipline coupled with political rivalry among legislators has led to a failure by the House of Representatives (DPR) to meet its target of completing the deliberation of 24 bills before a recess period...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Pilgrims go to Bali's magical Nusa Penida
Pilgrims go to Bali's magical Nusa PenidaTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor,, Nusa Penida, Bali A dark cave teeming with hundreds of bats and large snakes may not seem like an attractive place to visit. It is not a cave belonging to Batman, but Pura Goa Giri Putri in Nusa Penida Island, some 40...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
N. Sumatra tobacco workers threaten boycott over pay
N. Sumatra tobacco workers threaten boycott over payApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Protesting plantation workers in North Sumatra have threatened to block an upcoming tobacco auction if their state-owned employer does not increase wages.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Fire guts garment factory
Fire guts garment factory BOGOR: A garment factory caught fire on Monday, allegedly due to an electrical short circuit.Fire destroyed the building, owned by CV Mulya Utama, located in Sindangsari village in Bogor regency, causing losses of hundreds of millions of rupiah.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
IFC ends legal dispute with POF
IFC ends legal dispute with POFBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank's commercial financing arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), said it had reached a deal with wayward debtor PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), ending a legal dispute that had turned into an...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Public vehicles permits suspended
Public vehicles permits suspended JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency Rustam Effendi said his office has suspended the operational permits of at least 15 city buses and minivans for various violations.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Dodi to be quizzed over Beddu case
Dodi to be quizzed over Beddu case JAKARTA: National Police Headquarters is to question suspect Raden Dodi Sumadi for allegedly embezzling tens of billions rupiah that were to be used to help former head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang escape prosecution.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Indonesia's GDP seen up at 3.41% in 2002
Indonesia's GDP seen up at 3.41% in 2002Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia is seen posting growth of 3.4 percent in 2002 and 4.0 percent in 2003 due to the increasingly stable political backdrop and an improved global outlook, according to a Reuters poll of 10 research houses.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Pakistan coach backs more TV help for umpires
Pakistan coach backs more TV help for umpires Meanwhile in Karachi, Pakistan cricket coach Mudassar Nazar and former coach and team captain Javed Miandad have backed the International Cricket Council's move to increase the use of technology to aid umpiring decisions.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
White-collar crime pays
White-collar crime pays Contrary to appearances, Indonesia essentially remains a haven for white-collar criminals, particularly corruptors. The government may appear to be upping the ante against corruptors, making several arrests of high-profile public figures here and there over the past few...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
EC to fund ASEAN energy projects
EC to fund ASEAN energy projects JAKARTA: The European Commission (EC) and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have set up a joint program to facilitate anywhere from 50 to 60 specific projects in the energy sector across the Southeast Asian region.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 20, 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 20, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,175 50 422,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 380,000 AGIS...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
KL to grant amnesty to illegals
KL to grant amnesty to illegals MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will grant an amnesty with immediate effect to thousands of illegal immigrants, mainly Indonesians, if they surrender voluntarily, according to a report on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Singapore offers best quality of life
Singapore offers best quality of lifeReuters, Hong Kong Expatriates living in Asia have ranked Singapore as offering the best quality of life for the second year running in contast to Indonesia, which came in last at number 12, local newspapers reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Councillors to clarify role in congress
Councillors to clarify role in congressAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Leaders of the country's provincial legislative councils are to convene a two-day congress in Yogyakarta on Friday, with the main demand being for an affirmation of their role in autonomous regions.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Lift decree on temporary oil workers, says Minister
Lift decree on temporary oil workers, says MinisterMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Turning his attention to the fate of hundreds of thousands of workers in the country's oil and gas sector, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nua Wea has called for the revocation of a...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
3 x 16
3 x 16 Double murder could shatter peace in Maluku Council1 x 30 Councillors seek to clarify role in congress PTPN2 x 20 N. Sumatra tobacco workers threaten boycott over pay asap2 x 20 Haze blamed for five deaths in horror crash clash2 x 20 Brothel guard killed by police in Yogya brawl
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibition* Painting Opposite Attraction by Charles Cham, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran Bay, Nusa Dua, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., (Tel.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Councillors admit getting fund from city budget
Councillors admit getting fund from city budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the last two days, Jakartans have followed events unfolding after the Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) Azas Tigor Nainggolan alleged that Governor Sutiyoso had bribed city councillors to accept his 2001...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Electoral laws cannot be sped up: Government
Electoral laws cannot be sped up: GovernmentAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has rejected a demand by the General Election Commission that it speed up the drafting of key political laws, saying only the bills will be ready by the end of the year.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Activists hold rally to mark reform failure
Activists hold rally to mark reform failureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of activists, skeptical about the government's effort to protect the people's rights, held a rally in Jakarta on Wednesday, expressing disappointment that the reform era failed to curb state violence against civilians.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Militiamen acquitted of murder charges 2
* Headlines: Militiamen acquitted of murder charges 2* Opinion: Political parties and their leaders' plight4* City: Councillors admit getting fund from city budget 6* Archipelago: Double murder could shatter peace in Maluku 7 * National: Electoral laws cannot be sped up: Govt 8* World: Bombing in...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
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Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Asian currencies mixed late, leads rupiah to post gains
Asian currencies mixed late, leads rupiah to post gainsIrene Kwek, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday after a day of rangebound trading, despite a hint from the U.S. Federal Reserve that its aggressive rate cutting cycle could soon reverse.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
TV Program: Thursday, March 21, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, March 21, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 News3:30 Cartoon5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Country Road11:00 DebatingTPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Haze blamed for five deaths in horror crash
Haze blamed for five deaths in horror crashApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan An early morning collision involving a bus and a people carrier, which claimed the lives of five people, occurred in thick haze caused by forest fires in central Malaysia and Riau.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Dual positions
Dual positionsFrom Rakyat MerdekaThere has been much argument about the dual positions of our national leaders.The governor of the National Resilience Institute, Ermaya Suryadinata, has suggested that government officials who also hold positions on the executive board of a political party should...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Villa construction
Villa construction in Puncak areaFrom Kompas As reported in this newspaper on Feb. 8, Vice President Hamzah Haz has called for a halt to construction in Puncak, West Java. This is heartening news for the public.The construction of houses in Puncak benefits only tycoons and a small group of people.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Brothel guard killed by police in Yogya brawl
Brothel guard killed by police in Yogya brawlAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta One person was shot dead and another was severely injured in a fracas early on Wednesday morning in the resort city of Yogyakarta between five police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) members and a group of people.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Megawati agrees to boost peace in Korea
Megawati agrees to boost peace in KoreaAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has responded positively to South Korea's request that she play an active role in boosting peace in the Korean peninsula, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Japan pledges loan for suspended projects
Japan pledges loan for suspended projectsAinur R Sophiaan and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The Japanese government has promised to provide a US$1.3 billion loan to revive several large projects in Java that were suspended several years ago due to the economic crisis.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Sampang regent faces 20-year term
Sampang regent faces 20-year term SAMPANG, East Java: Sampang Regent Fadhilah Budiono could be facing a 20-year prison sentence if convicted of involvement in embezzling rice aid for the poor worth Rp 1.8 billion, a senior prosecutor said.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
1. NUSA, 1 line, 35 counts
1. NUSA, 1 line, 35 counts Pilgrims go to Bali's magical Nusa Penida
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
To the forestry minister
To the forestry ministerFrom Koran TempoAt the request of the forestry minister, a document on the agreement between the forestry ministry's director general of forest protection and conservation and the deputy chief of the National Police in charge of operations on the execution of a joint...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
World Bank's arm ends legal dispute with POF
World Bank's arm ends legal dispute with POFBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank's commercial financing arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), said it had reached a deal with wayward debtor PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), ending a legal dispute that had turned...
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Former militiamen found not guilty of murder charges
Former militiamen found not guilty of murder chargesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court acquitted three former pro- Jakarta East Timorese militiamen on Wednesday for the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping soldier in East Timor in July 2000.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Child killed in Gorontalo flood
Child killed in Gorontalo flood GORONTALO, Gorontalo: Flooding triggered by heavy rain has claimed the life of a child and inundated several residential areas and government offices in Marisa subdistrict, Boalemo regency.
Thu, 21 Mar 2002
Vehicle sales zoom 31 percent in ASEAN's four biggest markets
Vehicle sales zoom 31 percent in ASEAN's four biggest markets Agence France-Presse, Singapore Motor vehicle sales in Southeast Asia's top four markets -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines -- rose 31 percent in January from a year earlier, an industry report released here showed...