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Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Most Asian currencies reach fresh highs
Most Asian currencies reach fresh highsNetty Ismail, Singapore, Dow Jones Most Asian currencies hit fresh multi-month highs late Monday as the U.S. dollar remained on the defensive - particularly against the yen - in international foreign exchange markets.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Investors warm to RI, but bulls still out
Investors warm to RI, but bulls still outJill Wong, Reuters, Hong Kong Roaring stocks, a sell-out return to the bond market, successful asset sales, an upgrade to its credit rating outlook, a new deal with creditors and fresh loans from the IMF -- Indonesia is on the comeback trail.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 29, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 280 30 45,000 Ades...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
JP/1/Inside
JP/1/Inside * Headlines: 'Six officers involved in Theys' murder' 2* National: Release of Agus a matter of time4* Archipelago: Civilians protest TNI intimidation in Aceh 5 * Opinion: Reconciliation: Not just ending the violence 6* City: Elza admits giving money to witness 8* Sports: Dramatic final...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
City only able to provide flood plan, not prevention
City only able to provide flood plan, not preventionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of funds to develop flood control facilities for the next five years has forced the city administration to prepare only an emergency plan to help flood victims in Jakarta, an official said.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Authorities blamed for new spate of violence in Maluku
Authorities blamed for new spate of violence in MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Ambon Many blamed the Maluku authorities for the recent spate of violence that effectively derailed the Malino peace deal, saying the conflict that had claimed more than 6,000 lives had been prolonged because of the absence of...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Family planning board hesitant to go local
Family planning board hesitant to go localThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "What would you like to do?" a family-planning staff member asked a client in a rural area in Java."It's up to you, Sir, whatever you consider fitting," answered the client in refined Javanese.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Drama produced by Dewi Murni, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., May 4. * Traditional Theater, Seni Matres Indramayu, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Ex-RI envoy laments smear campaign
Ex-RI envoy laments smear campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's former ambassador to the United Kingdom, Nana Sutresna, feels he and his family are being victimized after reports surfaced that his son had been arrested for possession of cocaine in London.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
1,000 flee flooded homes in Palu
1,000 flee flooded homes in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Unexpected flooding hit the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu on Monday, despite fine weather in the city at the time, forcing more than 1,000 residents of suburban areas to flee their inundated houses.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Larasati-Glerum auction makes progress
Larasati-Glerum auction makes progressBoudewyn Brands, Contributor, Jakarta Those interested in 21st century Indonesian art have several choices. If they want to learn about the history and background they can now get an Indonesian translation of Claire Holt's Art in Indonesia.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Garuda unveils new pricing scheme
Garuda unveils new pricing scheme JAKARTA: National flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia has unveiled a new pricing policy to lure more customers and increase its earnings amid tighter competition in the country's airline industry.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Agus to be released for sake of good RI-RP ties
Agus to be released for sake of good RI-RP tiesTiarma Siboro and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar The Philippines government is considering the immediate release of Indonesian citizen Agus Dwikarna, who was arrested for possession of explosive materials, for the sake of long-standing...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
City's next governor civilian: PDI-P
City's next governor civilian: PDI-PAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After announcing the nomination of its deputy chairman, Roy B.B. Janis, in October's gubernatorial election, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) confirmed its stance on Monday of rejecting...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
2002 Megawati Cup to break new ground
2002 Megawati Cup to break new groundMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaThe use of President Megawati's for a women's basketball tournament does not appear to guarantee immediate success, according to an official of the Indonesian Basketball Association (Perbasi).
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Elza admits giving money to witness
Elza admits giving money to witnessLeo Wahyudi S. and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, a lawyer for Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, gave money to Rahmat Hidayat, a witness in Tommy's case, before he testified before the court, it was revealed here on Monday.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Tubagus, 'the poor man's lawyer'
Tubagus, 'the poor man's lawyer'Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyer Tubagus Haryo Karbyanto predicts that Jakarta will still face problems related to disadvantaged and marginalized people for at least the next 10 years.
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Perta (4x9)
Perta (4x9) 'Plenty of unleaded gasoline in 2004' 2. BPEN (2x22) RI's furniture exports to increase 5%: BPEN 3. WEB (1x35) ISPs threaten 'internet blackout' 4. Indo (2x30) Indosat-Deutsche Telekom deal expected this week: Official
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
30 civilians
30 civilians protest TNI intimidation in Aceh2. AJI: 20 x 2 linesAttack on Parepare newspaper condemned3. CARTENZ: 24 x 1 linePapua to launch new airline
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Lawyers -- devils or angles?
Lawyers -- devils or angles? Indonesian lawyers have become the center of attention lately. Many people have questioned their integrity, due to the legal process against Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who has been accused of masterminding the killing of Supreme Court Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita...
Tue, 30 Apr 2002
Reduce wide salary gap, says minister
Reduce wide salary gap, says ministerA'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high-ranking government official complained on Monday that employers here had yet to provide proper welfare for the workers, resulting in widespread industrial relations disputes.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Four policemen fired for offenses
Four policemen fired for offenses YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta's provincial police fired on Saturday four of their members for disciplinary offenses, including the consumption of drugs.The discharged officers, all second brigades, were Suradi, Triyono Kiswanto, Sutikno and Sugiharto.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid, but no movement on trade
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid, but no movement on trade Steve Kirby, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has wrapped up a weekend visit to Vietnam, pledging to protect Tokyo's large aid program here from budget cuts, but rebuffing Hanoi's calls for early...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 29, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 29, 2002Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
1. RICE (3x21)
1. RICE (3x21) Govt plans new tariff and quarantine system to limit rice imports 2. IBRA (1x37) 'Reshuffle at IBRA expected this week' JP/13/IBRA 3. ISP (2x28) ISPs to cut operations amid tighter competition 4. JFX (1x40) JFX jostles with tight budget to survive
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
The case of Abubakar Ba'asyir
The case of Abubakar Ba'asyir Some 750 Muslims from various Solo-based Muslim institutions and organizations staged rallies in Jakarta on Thursday. Three of the rallies rejected the plan to execute the verdict against Abubakar Ba'asyir while another was held in conjunction with the hearing in which...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Family planning board hesitant to go local
Family planning board hesitant to go localThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "What would you like to do?" a family-planning staff member asked a client in a rural area in Java."It's up to you, Sir, whatever you consider fitting," answered the client in refined Javanese.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Many menopausal women misled over womanhood, experts say
Many menopausal women misled over womanhood, experts sayLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many menopausal women have been misled by the deceptive feeling that they failed to perform their role as women, said Asman Boedisantoso R., a noted endocrinologist, on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
RI must invest in human development
RI must invest in human developmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The era of decentralization has actually opened a great possibility for the nation to gradually move its development pattern from natural resources-based to human resources-based development.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Economists welcome $347 IMF loan tranche
Economists welcome $347 IMF loan trancheThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The approval of the International Monetary Fund US$347 million loan tranche for the country would have a positive impact on the economy as it would further lift investor sentiment, economists said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Phony journalists hit Central Java
Phony journalists hit Central JavaAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto More than 100 phony journalists have been defrauding people of money across Central Java over the past few months, causing unrest among local senior government officials, businesspeople and politicians.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
ISPs cut operations amid tighter competition
ISPs cut operations amid tighter competitionDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Increased competition, most of it coming from TelkomNet Instan, owned by state telecommunications firm PT Telkom, has forced about half of the country's 90 internet service providers (ISP) to cut their...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Maluku killing prompts warning from government
Maluku killing prompts warning from governmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government pledged on Sunday to deploy reinforcement troops and take firmer action in order to restore peace in Maluku, following renewed violence that left at least 12 people dead and dozens of others injured...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Students don't need extra lessons
Students don't need extra lessonsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar expressed concern on Saturday at the widespread habit among teachers of asking elementary school students to take after-class lessons in a bid to boost their performance.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Early childhood
Early childhood education still a luxury for most Indonesians Santi W.E. Soekanto Contributor Jakarta Ridha turned five late last year and was bored with kindergarten, so his parents devised ways to enroll him in a neighborhood elementary school in Depok, despite being too young.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
One more student dies after blast
One more student dies after blast JAKARTA: Another student of SMUN 47 state high school in Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta, died on Sunday of his wounds caused by the explosion of a helium cylinder that was used to inflate balloons to decorate the school on its 20th anniversary the previous day.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Operator claims police ordered gambling clampdown
Operator claims police ordered gambling clampdownRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The month-long closure of illegal casino centers operating as amusement centers or recreation centers in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, was ordered by the National Police Headquarters, said one of the...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Indonesia needs to invest more on human development
Indonesia needs to invest more on human developmentThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The era of decentralization has actually opened a great possibility for the nation to gradually move its development pattern from natural resources-based to human resources-based development.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena
Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arenaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The struggle of Indonesians of Chinese descent to put an end to racial discrimination here will never succeed if they fail to gain influence in the decision making process in the country, a discussion concluded on...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
RI can only provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians: Envoy
RI can only provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians: EnvoyClaire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should provide immediate financial and humanitarian aid to the Palestinians after the destruction of their institutions and infrastructure by the Israelis, Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
House urged to question BIN over Manila arrests
House urged to question BIN over Manila arrestsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has been urged to summon the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) director for a hearing in connection with the arrest of several Indonesians abroad.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
'IBRA reshuffle expected this week'
'IBRA reshuffle expected this week'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is expected to announce a reshuffle of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA's) deputies this week, with Soebowo Musa and I Nyoman Sender likely to be victims, sources said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverished
OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverishedClaire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta In the heart of Australia's dusty outback, where rednecks are as common as kangaroos, hundreds of hearts have been touched by the struggles of ordinary Indonesians.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Independent directors, commissioners
Independent directors, commissioners The idea to establish independent boards of directors and boards of commissioners in public companies aims to uphold good corporate governance. An independent board of directors or commissioners may, directly or otherwise, be considered an extension of the...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
* Headlines: RI must invest in human development2
* Headlines: RI must invest in human development2* National: House urged to questions BIN4* Archipelago: Military ready to reopen Marsinah case5 * Opinion: Ending graft needs access to information 6* City: Money, influence affect legal treatment 8* Sports: Schumacher dominates Spanish Grand Prix10*...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Letters flung from condo save slaves
Letters flung from condo save slaves MALAYSIA: Two "SOS" letters flung from a high-rise Malaysian condominium helped save two Indonesian and five Thai women after weeks of being sex slaves, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Ending corruption needs access to information
Ending corruption needs access to informationBambang Widjojanto, Lawyer, Consultant, Partnership for Governance Reform, Jakarta A survey by the Partnership for Governance Reform sought the perceptions of households, business people and civil servants regarding causes of corruption.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
CapitaLand unit to sell RI stakes
CapitaLand unit to sell RI stakes SINGAPORE: CapitaLand Ltd, Singapore's second-largest property group, said its wholly-owned subsidiary is divesting stakes in two Indonesian property firms which will net it US$26.8 million in cash.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
PLN makes apology in Lampung
PLN makes apology in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The local branch of the state-owned power company PT PLN has apologized to all electricity consumers in the province for the inconvenience caused by continuing blackouts due to the ongoing repairs being carried out on two power plants in Way...
Mon, 29 Apr 2002
Family planning board to retain some functions
Family planning board to retain some functionsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations...