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Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Improve policy management
Improve policy management Public dialogs should be encouragedTuong Vu Ph.D. Candidate in Politics University of California Berkeley, USA 2. Jus2 -- Indonesia and Singapore: Understanding and being understood 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Understanding and being understood Part 1 of 2See text of article for...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
To Minister Boediono
To Minister Boediono Dear Mr. Boediono, please read the news stories about the smuggling of various goods, ranging from second-hand bicycles to used helicopters, published in the mass media over the past two weeks (Feb. 14 to Feb. 26).
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired others
Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired othersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When discussing the thousands of illegal villas and buildings in the West Java tourist resort of Puncak, it is necessary to mention Rindu Alam restaurant, the first prominent violator of the 1963 presidential...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Police to quiz Fathur's father over blast
Police to quiz Fathur's father over blastYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Java Police said on Wednesday it had evidence linking the alleged Atrium Plaza bomber, Abas, alias Edi Sutiono, to the father of alleged terrorist Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi, an Indonesian detained by Philippine...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Minister says BCA team legal, IBRA insists it's not
Minister says BCA team legal, IBRA insists it's notThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The controversy surrounding the sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA) continues, even in its final days, as the government claims the team that will name BCA's winning bidder is legally valid, while the agency in charge of the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
11 grilled for court document forgery
11 grilled for court document forgery JAKARTA: The police are interrogating 11 officials allegedly linked with the forgery of court papers which allowed two Nigerians convicted of drug trafficking last year to escape from prison.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Frenchman nabbed with drugs
Frenchman nabbed with drugs DENPASAR, Bali: The police here have detained 31-year-old Guy Sebastien, a French national, for the possession of a banned substance."We are still questioning the suspect to determine whether he is a dealer or just a user," Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtors
Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly two months in the making, the alternative to the controversial debt extension plan is set to be presented before a Cabinet meeting today, in a scheme that may include offering debtors a flat 60 percent debt reduction.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Asian monies up, rupiah strengthens
Asian monies up, rupiah strengthensNetty Ismail, Dow Jones, Singapore Continuing foreign equity inflows into local stock markets and the yen's gains bolstered most Asian currencies late Wednesday, dealers said.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Page 14: Special Report: Saving Puncak
Page 14: Special Report: Saving Puncak 1. Damage - 1x45 Environmental damage continues in Puncak 2. Villa - 2x 25 Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villas 3. Rindu - 1x40 Rindu Alam, the violator that inspired others Page 15: Special Report: Saving Puncak 1.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
RI's, Asia's rights record poor: U.S. State Department
RI's, Asia's rights record poor: U.S. State DepartmentAgence France-Presse, Washington Indonesia continued to make progress in some areas of its transition from a long-entrenched authoritarian regime to a more pluralistic, representative democracy, but the government's human rights record remains...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah'
Aceh to form religious police to enforce 'syariah'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Aceh provincial administration will soon set up religious police to help effectively enforce Islamic syariah law in the rebellious province, a local senior official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
My money lost in BCA
My money lost in BCA I am writing with regards to what may be becoming a popular crime in our current climate. My wife recently checked her BCA bank account to find that Rp 3,000,000 had been taken out by an unauthorized person or persons. She was extremely distraught as you can imagine.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
RI, Asian rights record poor: U.S. State Dept report
RI, Asian rights record poor: U.S. State Dept reportAgence France-Presse Washington Indonesia continued to make progress in some areas of its transition from a long-entrenched authoritarian regime to a more pluralistic, representative democracy, but the government's human rights record remains...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
PPP Reform to announce board members
PPP Reform to announce board members JAKARTA: The splinter group of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) will announce the members of its executive board at Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan here on March 24.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
On democracy
On democracy Regarding, the article Better parties vital to Indonesia's democracy published in The Jakarta Post on March 5. The most effective way of strengthening both the reform process and national integrity is to build social structures that allow all Indonesians an equal opportunity to...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossings
Motorists willing to risk all to get through railway crossingsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The train signal rang loudly and the railway gate arm descended slowly as two trains coming from opposite directions on different tracks appeared in the distance.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Responding to ethnic conflicts
Responding to ethnic conflicts There has been a general increase in ethnic conflicts in the country lately. The recent outbreak of an ethnic conflict in Kramat Jati market, East Jakarta, is just one example. And Krmat Jati was still tense on Feb. 25 following the clash between traders.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 polls
NU refuses to support PKB in 2004 pollsTiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alwi Shihab's National Awakening Party (PKB) has seen its bid to win back its traditional support from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) come unstuck after the country's largest Muslim organization insisted it would...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state expenditure at the Ministry of Finance. We apologize for failing to identify Hutagalung in a photo that appeared on this page on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Factions Seats Faction stance Legislator stance --------------------------------------------------------------- PDI Perjuangan 153 unclear unclear Golkar 120 against against PPP 58 against evenly split PKB 51 for for Reform 41 for...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Judge arrested for corruption
Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges.Much. Huzaini, deputy chief of the Riau High Prosecutor's Office, said here on Tuesday that the suspect had been detained and would be brought...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar The Jakarta Post Jakarta The rupiah broke through on Tuesday the Rp 10,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in five months, on what dealers attributed to rising confidence in a successful sale of Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday
Govt to decide on debt extension plan ThursdayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Asian monies mixed, rupiah strengthens
Asian monies mixed, rupiah strengthensAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Improving prospects for the privatization of state-held assets in Indonesia helped the rupiah climb to a near five-month high against the dollar Tuesday. Other Asian currencies were mixed in rangebound trading.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
All Arun gas fields now in full operation
All Arun gas fields now in full operationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta All of the Arun gas fields in the troubled province of Aceh operated by American oil and gas firm ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc. have resumed full operation following the reopening of the Pase field on Monday evening.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
East Java legislators under fire over trip
East Java legislators under fire over tripAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java provincial legislative council apparently will go ahead with planned overseas trips this month despite the threat of sanction by political parties.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor Yoichi Funabashi The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
22 armed robbers target company
22 armed robbers target company BOGOR: Some 22 people armed with guns and knives broke into farm breeding company PT Anwar Sierad in Pamegarsari, Parung subdistrict, Bogor, early on Tuesday and made off with approximately Rp 350 million in automobiles and cash.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace deal
Tension again grips Ambon after group protests recent peace dealOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension engulfed the Maluku capital of Ambon again on Tuesday after the security forces fired warning shots to halt stone- throwing during a protest by a group of Muslims opposed to the...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Time to 'FEER' get Thailand spat
Time to 'FEER' get Thailand spatThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The controversy over the Far Eastern Economic Review has reached a virtual impasse. The Review on Monday sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to express its regret over the controversy caused by the...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Postflood lethal disease kills eight
Postflood lethal disease kills eightAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of an infectious disease called leptospirosis, which is carried by rats, an official said on Tuesday.Head of the Jakarta Health Agency A.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Briton robbed in Serpong
Briton robbed in Serpong TANGERANG: Two unidentified robbers riding a motorcycle robbed an Englishman here near Gading Serpong housing complex on Jl. MH. Thamrin on Tuesday morning.Tangerang Police deputy chief Comr.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Gusmao a reluctant presidential campaigner
Gusmao a reluctant presidential campaigner EAST TIMOR: Independence hero Xanana Gusmao said on Tuesday he would be happy to lose the former Indonesian territory's April 14 presidential election. "If I lose, it would be better for me," the charismatic 56- year-old former political prisoner told...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
To Minister Boediono
To Minister Boediono Dear Mr. Boediono, please read the news stories about the smuggling of various goods, ranging from second-hand bicycles to used helicopters, published in the mass media over the past two weeks (Feb. 14 to Feb. 26).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Leftovers at Sizzler's
Leftovers at Sizzler's I have been a patron of Sizzler's restaurant for the last three years. Last week I decided it was to be my last visit. I came early to one of Sizzler's restaurants in Jakarta (around 11 a.m.) to order two portions of salad for take away.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Legislators waffle on inquiry into Akbar
Legislators waffle on inquiry into AkbarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike tiny parties which have little to lose, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) remains cautious on the establishment of a House of Representatives (DPR) inquiry team to investigate Speaker Akbar...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Judge arrested for corruption
Judge arrested for corruption PEKANBARU, Riau: Krisman Sormin, the former president of the Pekanbaru District Court, has been arrested on corruption charges.Much. Huzaini, deputy chief of the Riau High Prosecutor's Office, said here on Tuesday that the suspect had been detained and would be brought...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekers
World Cup job ad misleads Indonesian job seekersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who could resist an offer to watch the upcoming World Cup in Japan and earn money at the same time?Certainly not job seekers, who were impressed by classified advertisements offering jobs for...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 version
El Nino to return but not as strong as 1997 versionYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should brace for forest fires, crop failures, health hazards and environmental degradation this year due to the expected return of the dreaded El Nino weather pattern in July, a government...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Govt to decide on debt extension plan Thursday
Govt to decide on debt extension plan ThursdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it had finalized a draft decision on a controversial debt extension plan, and would make a final decision on whether to go ahead with the plan during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state
The above photo is of Jannes Hutagalung, expert staff for state expenditure at the Ministry of Finance. We apologize for failing to identify Hutagalung in a photo that appeared on this page on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Budiman helped man linked to Osama
Budiman helped man linked to OsamaMark Wilkinson, Reuters, Alexandria, Virginia An Indonesian man suspected of having ties to the hijackers who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks pleaded guilty on Monday to helping a man linked to Osama bin Laden get a driver's license in Virginia.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
IBRA says BCA sale team violates rules
IBRA says BCA sale team violates rulesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans for a high level team to select the winner in the bidding process of Bank Central Asia (BCA) has met with criticism by the agency in charge of the sale, claiming the plan would violate government rulings on...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in Malaysia
Indonesian clerics 'founded militant group' in MalaysiaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Tuesday that an allegedly al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Jamaah Islamiyah, was introduced in Malaysia by Surakarta, Central...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Restructuring at Pejambon
Restructuring at Pejambon Pejambon, in Central Jakarta, is the spot where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located. The main building, named the Pancasila building, is considered a historical site since it was there that Sukarno, who was later to become Indonesia's first president, outlined his...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Peace returns to troubled Gujarat
Peace returns to troubled GujaratAgencies, Ahmedabad, India Government workers dug graves on Tuesday for 120 unclaimed bodies of Muslims, as peace returned to the western state of Gujarat after weeklong Hindu-Muslim violence that claimed 570 lives.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 5
Rupiah Rates March. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,541.00 9,541.00 10,091.00 9,991.00Australian dollar 1 5,491.86 4,866.09 5,257.41 5,200.32Brunei dollar 1 5,761.37 5,211.95 5,515.41 5,457.77Canadian dollar 1 6,633.31 6,000.25 6,350.14 6,283.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0...