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Wed, 06 Mar 2002
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Rupiah Near 5-Mo High
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Rupiah Near 5-Mo High Alan 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
RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understood
RI, S'pore: Understanding and being understoodJusuf Wanandi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta and Simon SC Tay, Singapore Institute of International Affairs, Singapore Indonesians have been angered by Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew's remarks that there are terrorist networks in...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
DPR, wake up!
DPR, wake up!From KompasThe government is inconsistent and has disappointed the people when dealing with the debts incurred by business magnates. It's time for the House of Representatives (DPR) to act sternly when dealing with this case. Summon the debtors immediately wherever they are.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators
Law on privatization urgently needed, say legislators Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. Java
Thousands of workers left unprotected in W. JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Of more than 1,270 companies employing a total of 95,000 workers in the West Java regencies of Cirebon, Indramayu, Majalengka and Kuningan, only 40 percent have participated in the obligatory social security...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in Timor
Japan, S. Korea to 'co-host' PKO in TimorYoichi Funabashi, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo A contingent of 680 Self-Defense Forces (SDF) members will leave this month for East Timor to engage in peacekeeping operations (PKO).
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 evently split PKB 51 for for Reform 41 for...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
'Tax deduction for bullet imports'
'Tax deduction for bullet imports' JAKARTA: The Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin) was considering a reinstatement of the tax deduction for imported bullets, according to newly installed chairman Djadja Suparman here on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Budiman pleads guilty to helping al-Qaeda man 2
* Headlines: Budiman pleads guilty to helping al-Qaeda man 2* Opinion: RI-S'pore: Understanding and being understood 4* City: Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans 6* Archipelago: East Java legislators under fire over trip 7 * National: Nahdlatul Ulama unswayed by PKB's invitation...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Motorcycle thief mobbed
Motorcycle thief mobbed TANGERANG: Residents beat a man to death for trying to steal a motorcycle in Kedu village, Sambo subdistrict, Cikupa district of Tangerang early on Monday.Cikupa Police detective chief Supiyanto said the suspect, who had not yet been identified, asked an ojek (motor taxi...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollar
Rupiah rises to five-month high against dollarThe 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
E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip
E. Java legislators under fire for planned trip Ainur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post SurabayaThe 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
Ornamental fish exports to grow 10%
Ornamental fish exports to grow 10% The National Agency for Export Development (BPEN) projected Indonesian pet fish exports to grow 10 percent this year, citing a growing demand for the commodity.Last year, Indonesia exported US$11.3 million-worth of fish for pets.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post KebumenFollowing the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Police shoot dead gang leader
Police shoot dead gang leader JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Hendarso Danuri revealed on Tuesday that the police have managed to uncover a group of 15 robbers targeting offices and have shot dead the group leader.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004
RI targets 1.5% surplus by 2004The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
2. DUIT ( 2 x 13)
2. DUIT ( 2 x 13) Asian monies mixed late; Rupiah climbs 3. Semen ( 2 x 24) RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy 4. Arun ( 2 x 20) Arun gas fields now in full operation
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono The Jakarta Post KebumenFollowing the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Jusuf Wanandi
Jusuf Wanandi Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Simon SC Tay Singapore Institute of International Affairs Singapore 2. FEER -- Time to forget the whole issue 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Time to FEERget Thailand spat The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
1. Ngeler: 8 x 4 lines
1. Ngeler: 8 x 4 linesEast Java legislators under fire over trip 2. DI: 20 x 2 linesPT DI suspends two labor activists 3. Malaria: 16 x 2 lines Malaria claims 9 lives in Kebumen4. Jamsos: 24 x 2 linesThousands of workers left unprotected in West Java
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Rupiah Rates March. 5
Rupiah Rates March. 5JP/11/ConversionRupiah 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.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editor
Dewi Sukarno testifies against 'What's On' editorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ratna Sari Dewi, one of former president Sukarno's wives, appeared during a hearing of the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday to testify against What's On monthly magazine's chief editor,...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Patience needed in Ambon
Patience needed in Ambon A peace parade in Ambon on Saturday (March 2) turned into a frightening scene. Rioting broke out when people from the Christian and Muslim camps approached the Al-Fatah Mosque. Several motorcycles and pedicabs were set on fire and a number of people were reportedly stabbed.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 6, 2001TalkPresentation on English Courses in UK; What choices do you have?: at Study in UK Information Centre Ubaya, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., March 7, at the British Council or ITS English Study Center, Jl. Cokroaminoto 12 A, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 9.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Complaint in order?
Complaint in order? I should have read the article Complaint in order? Time to speak up (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17), before I left the house that morning.A few days before I was attracted by an advertisement in the Post for a prasmanan (buffet) of dim sum, several types of porridge, desserts and...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policy
RI to file a WTO complaint against RP cement policyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is expected to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against measures imposed by the Philippines on imported Indonesian cement products.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refund
Cheated job seekers feel embarrassed, seek refundMuninggar 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
Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loans
Governor says flood victims not obliged to repay loansAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The conditions for a Rp 66.8 billion (US$6.6 million) loan, allocated to flood victims in the capital, are unclear as City Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday that the residents were not obligated to return...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eightAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaAt least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a 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
Row brews over Singapore land reclamation near Malaysia border
Row brews over Singapore land reclamation near Malaysia borderAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has expressed fears that a land reclamation project in neighboring Singapore will obstruct its plan to become a regional shipping hub, reports said Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
'Privatization law urgently needed'
'Privatization law urgently needed'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government plans to sell five state-owned companies in the first half of the year may yet again face other obstacles, as legislators insist the government should first give the proposal a solid legal basis.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrest
Party leaders step up pressure for Akbar's arrestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressures for detention of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung has gained a major boost from the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Behind occasional strains between neighbors
Behind occasional strains between neighborsJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Geographic proximity does not ensure easy relations between neighboring countries. On the contrary, it may precisely be a hindrance to good and friendly relations.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Garuda candidate draws criticism
Garuda candidate draws criticismDebbie A. Lubis and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nomination of Samudera Sukardi, a brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as a candidate for the top post at the country's flag carrier has continued to draw criticism.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy law
Regents show goodwill to amend autonomy lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid controversy over the ongoing revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy, the Regency Administrations' Association (Apkasi) expressed willingness on Tuesday to amend many regional rulings,...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Halal label prone to corruption
Halal label prone to corruption JAKARTA: The ministry of religious affairs will soon form a working team to modify three decisions it issued earlier on the implementation of the halal label for food and drink products.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Underage maid abused by fellow servants
Underage maid abused by fellow servantsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Many housemaids are treated poorly -- and often abused -- by their employers owing to a glaring lack of legal protection.The case of Sri Mulyanti, 14, was slightly different from the norm.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Megawati may visit E. Timor
Megawati may visit E. Timor JAKARTA: Despite strong opposition from the House of Representatives (DPR), President Megawati Soekarnoputri is highly likely to attend East Timor's independence celebrations on May 20 in Dili, said legislator Pramono Anung of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicated
Labor disputes at aircraft industry grow complicatedYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Complications have thwarted progress in the labor disputes at state-owned aircraft manufacturing industry PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) after the management and the Forum of Communications for...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Lucky draw scam
Lucky draw scam With the proliferation of fraudulent practices using the name of PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk's lucky draw through telephone calls as well as letters, we would like to notify and warn the public of the following:There is no correspondence in connection with the announcement of winners...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eight
Post-flood disease leptospirosis kills eightAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least eight people have died following the recent floods as a result of a 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
Malaria claims nine lives in Kebumen
Malaria claims nine lives in KebumenAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen Following the outbreak of malaria in the Central Java regencies of Banyumas, Cilacap and Banjarnegara, the disease has spread to the neighboring regency of Kebumen, claiming at least nine lives in February.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
JP/7/graft
JP/7/graftSuspect speaks out against alleged bribery scandal Asip A. Hasani The Jakarta Post YogyakartaHerman Abdurrahman, the United Development Party (PPP) faction chairman in the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, has spoken out after he was named one of the two suspects in the alleged...
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
1. CAFE: 2 lines, 25 counts
1. CAFE: 2 lines, 25 counts Cafe de Paris, a taste of France in bustling Kemang 2. CAKE: 1 line, 28 counts Timeless elegance of plain cake 3. JAMUR: 1 line, 32 counts Tasty fungus good for health, eating
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004
RI targets 1.5% surplus budget by 2004The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government aims to pull its budget from a chronic deficit into surplus by 2004, betting on an ambitious boost in economic growth and tax revenue, according to the latest slew of economic assumptions released on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Mar 2002
Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summons
Generals still defiant about KPP HAM summonsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Armed Forces chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto and former National Police chief Gen. Roesmanhadi are maintaining their resistance to answering summonses to testify at an inquiry into three high-profile...
Tue, 05 Mar 2002
ADB may disburse $1.2 billion this year
ADB may disburse $1.2 billion this yearThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is considering disbursing between US$1.15 billion and $1.2 billion in loans this year that were put on hold last year when the terms and conditions set on them were not met, an ADB executive said on...
Tue, 05 Mar 2002
IRF fails to attract investors
IRF fails to attract investorsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to establish the so-named Indonesian Recovery Fund (IRF) to help finance the revitalization of the country's industries remains uncertain as foreign investors have still been reluctant to invest in...
Tue, 05 Mar 2002
IMF acknowledges BCA bidding process as fair
IMF acknowledges BCA bidding process as fairBerni K. Moestafa and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) threw its support behind the government's much-criticized handling of the Bank Central Asia (BCA) sale process, saying it was progressing properly.
Tue, 05 Mar 2002
JP/3/DJATI
JP/3/DJATI Behind the occasional strain between neighbors J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Geographic proximity does not ensure easy relations between neighboring countries. On the contrary, it may precisely be a hindrance to good and friendly relations.