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Wed, 24 Apr 2002
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RP
BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest in RPYogita Tahilramani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency (BIN) denied on Tuesday it was involved in the arrest of Muslim activist Agus Dwikarna by police detectives and intelligence officers in the...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
1. Winahyo -- Equality before the rich and the powerful
1. Winahyo -- Equality before the rich and the powerful 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Equality for rich and poor? Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Consumer Care Foundation (YPK) Jakarta 2. Japan -- Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni an alarming signal 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Japan still arrogant about history Xiao Feng China...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Street vendors operate illegally
Street vendors operate illegally JAKARTA: Only 11,000 of more than 141,000 street vendors in the city run their business legally, a councillor said.Syamsidar, a member of City Council Commission B for economic affairs, said private developers were expected to help deal with the problem by providing...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
BANGKOK: Indonesia said it still hoped to hammer out a counter
BANGKOK: Indonesia said it still hoped to hammer out a counter trade deal to buy rice from Thailand, despite failing to reach an agreement at a meeting in Bangkok on Tuesday. "We are discussing counter trade. We are trying to finalize the products which...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGO
Justice, corruption a merry bedfellows at AGOMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Two killed in traffic accident
Two killed in traffic accident BOGOR: A chain collision involving five vehicles on the Jagorawi toll road left two people dead and two others seriously injured on Tuesday morning.The dead were identified as Dadang Darana and his father Rukmana, both residents of the Cijujung Permai housing complex...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaign
Govt pledges Rp 200b for HIV/AIDS campaignYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia launched a national movement on Tuesday to fight the deadly spread of HIV/AIDS in the country with officials pledging some Rp 200 billion annually for the campaign and a concerted effort to reduce the...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experience
Indonesian karatekas to gain unprecedented experienceNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian national karatekas will have an unprecedented opportunity to experience an international karate tournament when they participate at the 2002 Indonesian Open Karate Tournament, to be held...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Widodo quietly meets Megawati
Widodo quietly meets Megawati JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Adm. Widodo A.S. met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday, but broke the unofficial custom of calling a press conference to explain the significance of the meeting.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Dealing with drugs
Dealing with drugs From Kompas It is sad to learn from the print and electronic media how drug abuse has spread so widely in the country in just a short time. Even elementary school students in a small town like Anyer have been drawn to drugs.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
NGOs accuse council of budget mark up
NGOs accuse council of budget mark upRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) and Jakarta Parliament Watch (JPW) announced on Monday that the City Council had marked up its operational budget allocation by up to Rp 68.37 billion (US$7.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Bank debts priority for new IBRA chief
Bank debts priority for new IBRA chiefDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi expects the newly-appointed Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Syafruddin Temenggung to move quickly to resolve the US$10 billion debt owed...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
1 X 40 48pt Bodoni
1 X 40 48pt Bodoni Muslims must face up to challenge of globalization Ahmad Syafii Maarif Chairman, Muhammadiyah Jakarta 2. Islam -- Blowback for America's arms for Islamists policy 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni America's arms for Islamists policy Richard J Aldrich University of Nottingham Guardian News...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investment
Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investmentAssociated Press, Amman Jordan and Indonesia plan to boost investments in economic cooperation in the field of energy and joint ventures, state-run Petra News Agency said Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
19 sawmills face closure in Lombok
19 sawmills face closure in LombokMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 19 sawmills in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), will likely be closed by local authorities for failing to possess operational licenses, the head of the local forestry office Suhayatman said on Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Protests, prayers welcome Earth Day commemorations
Protests, prayers welcome Earth Day commemorationsRajan Moses, Reuters, Singapore Students blocked vehicles in Indonesia on Monday and Buddhist monks prayed for the planet in Thailand as Asia kicked off Earth Day commemorations.U.S. President George W.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April 22
Rupiah Rates April 22 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates April 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,795.00 8,795.00 9,341.00 9,249.00Australian dollar 1 5,299.10 4,753.70 5,053.48 4,999.08Brunei dollar 1 5,379.80 4,827.91 5,130.44 5,077.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Judge jailed for graft -- well, just about
Judge jailed for graft -- well, just aboutMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Judges are a special breed, as the state gives them power to adjudicate a legal case, and thereafter, decide the defendants' fate.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 22, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 280 0 0 Ades...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing costThe Jakarta Post, Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor A great success in running a simple foodstall does not automatically guarantee a similar success in managing supermarkets, let alone such hypermarkets as Carrefour, Makro, Goro, Alfa and...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Appeal by 39 RI fishermen rejected
Appeal by 39 RI fishermen rejected KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian High Court has rejected an appeal by 39 Indonesian fishermen against fines of 5,000 ringgit (US$1,315) to 200,000 ringgit for illegally encroaching into Malaysian waters, a news report said Monday.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Bush to seek Mahathir's views on terrorism
Bush to seek Mahathir's views on terrorismV.K.Chin, The Star, Selangor, Malaysia The acknowledgement by the Bush administration on Malaysia's contribution in the fight against terrorism should convince critics that the government is not dragging its feet on this issue. In fact, President George W.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing cost
Supply Chain Management: Integrating information, reducing costThe Jakarta Post, Jonminofri Nazir, Contributor A great success in running a simple foodstall does not automatically guarantee a similar success in managing a supermarket, let alone hypermarkets such as Carrefour, Makro, Goro, Alfa and...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
1. DODY (23cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10)
1. DODY (23cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10) Murder accused retracts his retraction in Syafiuddin case 2. DEKEL (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x16) 'Dekel' has yet to meet expectations 3. EMISI (44cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x28) Smelly cars must pass emission test 4.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
1. IBRA-- 20 x 2 lines
1. IBRA-- 20 x 2 linesBank debts priority for new IBRA chief 2. BLACKOUT -- 6 x 4 linesMaluku imposes news blackout 3. BRIBE -- 18 x 3 linesJudge jailed for graft -- well, just about4. AMBON -- 21 x 2 lineWomen split over quantity or quality
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
2. Forest 1 X 30
2. Forest 1 X 30 Poh Lian gets Indonesian forests 3. Japan 2 X 20 Japan's trade surplus increases by 40 percent
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Witnesses in Tommy's case detained
Witnesses in Tommy's case detained JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police detained on Monday two former security guards, identified as Tatang and Laimin, for allegedly receiving bribes from Elza Syarief, lawyer of defendant Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Rupiah leads Asian monies upward
Rupiah leads Asian monies upwardAlan Yonan Jr, Dow Jones, Singapore Several Asian currencies posted near-term highs Monday as prospects for economic recovery in the region continued to damp the dollar's popularity.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Headings
Headings 1. Malut: 8 x 4 lines: North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governors2. Poso: 20 x 2 linesSecurity and order in Poso improving after Malino deal3. Gizi: 32 1 lineMore than 13,000 students go hungry in Central Java4.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Megawati pressured over E. Timor visit
Megawati pressured over E. Timor visitKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is now under pressure from both sides as to whether or not she should go to East Timor to attend the official independence declaration of the former 27th province of Indonesia.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Security and order in Poso improving after Malino deal
Security and order in Poso improving after Malino dealErik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Security has been improving in Poso in Central Sulawesi, four months after two warring factions signed a peace deal last December in the South Sulawesi hill resort of Malino.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaJudges are a special breed, as the state gives them power to adjudicate a legal case, and thereafter, decide the defendants' fate. The profession has become more and more important recently, following the country's determination to establish legal...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Banks to channel Rp 30t for SMEs
Banks to channel Rp 30t for SMEsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia and the Poverty Eradication Committee (KPK) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the empowerment and development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Wamena airport remains closed after Russian cargo plane crash
Wamena airport remains closed after Russian cargo plane crashR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura An airfield in the remote Papuan town of Wamena remained closed to larger aircraft on Monday following the crash of a chartered cargo plane there earlier on Sunday, local officials said.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
North Korea envoy bids farewell
North Korea envoy bids farewell JAKARTA: Outgoing North Korea Ambassador to Indonesia Kim Pyong-hong paid a courtesy call to Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil on Monday, resulting in an agreement to improve the ties between the two countries.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Supply Chain Management: A dazzling orchestra without a conductor
Supply Chain Management: A dazzling orchestra without a conductorRichardus Eko Indrajit, Contributor, Jakarta To correctly comprehend the concept of supply chain management or SCM is not easy; more so to implement it.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Economy moving on although still slow
Economy moving on although still slow Reading the Bank Indonesia report on the performance of the Indonesian economy during the first quarter of 2002, we feel relieved. The economy continues to move forward, although it remains slow. Economic growth during the first quarter was in the 3.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta District Court sentenced a 34-year
YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta District Court sentenced a 34-year Muslim extremist, Muslimin Purnomo, to 3.5 years in prison for illegally possessing a hand gun with ammunitions.Prosecutors had demanded the defendant alias Ipung be jailed for seven years.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Megawati supports special laborers' bank
Megawati supports special laborers' bank JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea said President Megawati Soekarnoputri supported an idea to form a bank designed to allow employees easier access to loans.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
'Dekel' has yet to meet the expectations of the people
'Dekel' has yet to meet the expectations of the peopleRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Subdistrict councils or dewan kelurahan (dekel) were established throughout Jakarta to enable the public's participation in the management of their subdistrict.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
More on Excelcom
More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person.Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governors
North Maluku confused over presence of 3 governorsYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The people in North Maluku has been confused over the presence of three governors and their deputies in the province.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Trouble feared in Maluku as RMS anniversary nears
Trouble feared in Maluku as RMS anniversary nearsOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Three days prior to the South Maluku Republic secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25, the tension in Maluku, especially the provincial capital of Ambon, is mounting.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Govt sets up overseas worker body
Govt sets up overseas worker body JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri was expected to sign a presidential decree which establishes a new body tasked with placing and protecting Indonesian workers overseas by June at the latest, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
More than 13,000 students go hungry in C. Java
More than 13,000 students go hungry in C. JavaAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga At least 13,283 elementary school students in the Central Java regency of Purbalingga were facing malnutrition, according to local officials.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
KPN ready to reveal identity of suspects
KPN ready to reveal identity of suspectsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government-sanctioned National Investigation Commission (KPN) has completed its investigation into the killing of Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay and claims it is ready to submit its report...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Alwi's PKB stakes claim for post in the highest legislative body
Alwi's PKB stakes claim for post in the highest legislative bodyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the Alwi Shihab-led National Awakening Party (PKB) urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Monday to recognize the party's claim to one of the seven deputy speaker seats in...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Maluku imposes news blackout
Maluku imposes news blackoutOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Besides extending the curfew in Ambon, Maluku authorities under the state of civil emergency have banned both local and foreign media from exposing the situation in the restive province on the eve of the South Maluku Republic...
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
Students block cars, monks pray on Earth Day
Students block cars, monks pray on Earth DayRajan Moses Reuters SingaporeStudents blocked vehicles in Indonesia on Monday and Buddhist monks prayed for the planet in Thailand as Asia kicked off Earth Day commemorations.U.S. President George W.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry accepted 2
* Headlines: Trisakti and Semanggi inquiry accepted 2* Opinion: HIV/AIDS threat growing 4* City: Smelly cars must past emissions test 6* Archipelago: North Maluku confused with three governors 7 * National: Megawati wants limits on access to information 8* World: Stunned French urged to snub Le Pen...