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Probe the judges

Probe the judges Judges hearing the corruption case of House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung have done a major disservice, not only to their profession, but also to the reputation of the court as the dispenser of justice.

RI, terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum

RI, terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drumSanti W.E. Soekanto, Journalist, Jakarta There are many lessons to be learned from the current Middle East crisis and the worldwide tension it is spawning, including the fact that one is permitted to have regrets over mistakes that one has committed.

Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel project

Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel projectAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso admitted on Monday there was an "administrative mistake" in the acquisition of 10.4 hectares of land in the former brothel complex of Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.

Malaysia says regional rubber fund almost ready

Malaysia says regional rubber fund almost ready Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, the world's third largest rubber grower, is close to launching a $255-million fund with other top producers Thailand and Indonesia to defend prices in the market, a cabinet minister was quoted as saying on Monday.

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JP/ /.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 8, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo 1,175 25 317,000...

Probe the judges

Probe the judges Judges hearing the corruption case of House of Representatives' Speaker Akbar Tandjung have done a major disservice, not only to their profession, but also to the reputation of the court as the dispenser of justice.

Civil servants's savings gone?

Civil servants's savings gone?From Kompas Civil Servants (PNS) are subjected to compulsory housing savings through the monthly salary withholding of Rp 3,000 for group I, Rp 5,000 for group II, Rp 7,000 for group III and Rp 10,000 for group IV.

Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN

Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLNMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The current power shortages plaguing areas outside Java and Bali should end in the next couple of months with the completion of repair work at power-generating units and additional supply from other power...

Team vows to seriously investigate Abepura case

Team vows to seriously investigate Abepura caseR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Members of an ad hoc team assured Papuans on Monday that they were serious in investigating the Abepura incident, which resulted in the death of two proindependence students and two policemen in December, 2000.

Cathay adds Jakarta flights

Cathay adds Jakarta flights HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it would reinstate some flights to North America and Indonesia that were cut back in response to the Sept. 11 terror attacks that devastated the airline industry.

India and Singapore agree to explore free-trade deal

India and Singapore agree to explore free-trade deal Associated Press, Singapore Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his Singaporean counterpart discussed strengthening economic ties and agreed to study the possibility of a free-trade deal, officials said Monday.

Occupancy rate of office building drops to 20-30 percent

Occupancy rate of office building drops to 20-30 percent Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Occupancy rates of office buildings in the capital have continued to decrease due to the prolonged economic crisis and are now estimated to reach below 30 percent.

Death of Pol Pot lieutenant questioned

Death of Pol Pot lieutenant questioned CAMBODIA: The Documentation Center of Cambodia (DCCAM) expressed fresh suspicion on Monday over the death of Pol Pot's lieutenant Son Sen, the Khmer Rouge minister of defense, raising new doubts of his whereabouts.

Bowling not for Asian Games: PBI

Bowling not for Asian Games: PBINovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National ten-pin bowlers have to bury their dreams of participating at the Busan 2002 Asian Games as the Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI) has decided not to send them, but opted for internal development instead.

Thaksin recovering from ear infection

Thaksin recovering from ear infection THAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, recovering from an ear infection, has canceled all official engagements and will stay at home to be away from noise for one week, the government said on MondayThaksin was discharged late on Sunday from the Rama IX...

1. Santi -- Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum

1. Santi -- Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Indonesia and terrorism: Dancing to beat of U.S. drum Santi W.E. Soekanto Journalist Jakarta2. Asia -- Terrorism: Can S-E Asia be safe again? 2 x 32 36pt Bodoni With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast...

Asian monies up late, rupiah near 6-month high

Asian monies up late, rupiah near 6-month highAlan Yonan Yr, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were stronger Monday with the rupiah continuing to hover near a six-month high as investors bet Indonesia's creditors will agree to lenient terms this week for the country's debt rescheduling.

FPI begins jihad committee

FPI begins jihad committee JAKARTA: The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) began forming a Jihad committee for the Freedom of Al-Aqsa and Palestine on Monday at its headquarter on Jl. Petamburan III, Central Jakarta.

With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast Asia be safe again?

With such complex terrorism links, can Southeast Asia be safe again?Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, by shutting down madrasahs, or religious schools, in his campaign against Islamic militants and expelling thousands of...

Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realities

Megawati's trip: RI's new geopolitical realitiesJames Castle, President Jakarta Office American Chamber of Commerce A fundamental diplomatic realignment is underway in the region. Whether by accident or design, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's just concluded tour of China, India and Korea is a...

New airlines: How long will they survive...?

New airlines: How long will they survive...?Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's air transportation industry made headlines with the announcement that several new air carriers had been established, despite the country's lingering economic woes.

Stop the violence

Stop the violenceFrom Republika The people of Indonesia are increasingly saddened to see the problems that have beset their country. The mass media report daily on the nation's disintegration, conflicts among the political elite, pornography, drugs and murders.

ASEAN takes another baby step towards economic integration

ASEAN takes another baby step towards economic integrationDow Jones, Yangon Southeast Asia's finance ministers on Saturday signed an accord to liberalize trade and investment in financial services, taking another small step towards their goal of closer regional economic integration.

Observers deplore Akbar's release

Observers deplore Akbar's releaseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers and legal experts said the Central Jakarta District Court made a hasty decision in suspending the detention of Akbar Tandjung, a codefendant in the Rp 40 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) graft case.

Govt hints at 'security approach in Aceh'

Govt hints at 'security approach in Aceh'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has hinted at pursuing a security-minded approach, instead of dialog, in dealing with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), despite the increasing death toll from military operations in the troubled...

Pertamina to evaluate decree on workers

Pertamina to evaluate decree on workersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that he had instructed the state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina to review a ministerial decree allowing oil and gas firms to hire temporary...

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JP/4/C04 COMPANY: Borobudur Hotel Klub Borobudur: The right place to keep you fit and healthyMost people have their own theories about what makes a gym or fitness center special, and most of the theories are correct; It's the pampering, the exercise, the facilities and the equipment.

Floods hit parts of Jakarta, Cipulir worst-hit area

Floods hit parts of Jakarta, Cipulir worst-hit areaMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rain that fell for several hours on Sunday night resulted in the Pesangrahan river overflowing its banks, causing floods in some areas of South Jakarta in the morning.

Police beat up PDIP protesters in Surabaya

Police beat up PDIP protesters in SurabayaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internal disputes within the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) took on a new dimension on Monday when PDI Perjuangan members protesting against Surabaya branch office party head, M.

IMF sees no obstacle at Paris Club

IMF sees no obstacle at Paris ClubDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seemingly satisfied with the country's economic reform programs, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said there would be no specific obstacles for the government in seeking a debt rescheduling facility at this week's...

AGO ignores court decision

AGO ignores court decision We deplore the questionable legal stance of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for its deliberate ignorance to acknowledge who are really the former shareholders of the now defunct Bank Surya who should be held accountable for the emergency liquidity credit the bank got...

New corruption investigation

New corruption investigation JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is investigating an alleged corruption case at the Ministry of Health that has caused losses to the state of up to Rp 7.3 billion.

President orders probe into Ambon bomb blast

President orders probe into Ambon bomb blastAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered a thorough investigation into the latest bloodshed in Ambon on Monday, along with stern measures against those found to be behind the violence.

Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all charges

Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all chargesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Apparently disregarding the public's desire to see justice done, the Denpasar District Court acquitted on Monday former Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka of all power abuse and corruption charges, which involved...

Govt policy to scrap VAT on books 'trifling'

Govt policy to scrap VAT on books 'trifling'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to scrap the 10-percent value-added tax (VAT) for books on religion, education and holy books, both imported and locally-printed, is a welcome development but insufficient to...

Indonesia needs public campaign on queuing

Indonesia needs public campaign on queuingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chronic traffic congestion that occurs in the capital every day is caused not only by the great number of vehicles on the road or the inadequate roads, but also because of people's attitude.

Parts of Jakarta will be dark

Parts of Jakarta will be dark JAKARTA: The Tangerang and Jakarta branch of state electric company PT PLN is planning to effect power cuts in several areas of Greater Jakarta for the remainder of this whole due to maintenance and network expansion work.

* Headlines: Govt hints at 'security approach' in Aceh 2

* Headlines: Govt hints at 'security approach' in Aceh 2* Opinion: Jakarta dances to beat of U.S. drum on terrorism 4* City: Sutiyoso admits error in ex-brothel project 6* Archipelago: Islamic state aspirants nabbed in Bandung 7 * National: Observers deplore Akbar's release 8* World: Afghan...

Japan's business interests

Japan's business interests The visit here last week of the leaders of Japan's most powerful business lobby, the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), though part of an ASEAN tour, is nevertheless quite significant, seen from the perspective of bilateral economic ties, notably...

1. OKA: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. OKA: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Ex-governor of Bali exonerated of all charges 2. NII: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 17 suspected NII members detained in Bandung JP/7/NII 17 suspected members of NII detained in Bandung 3. PDIP: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 42 Police beat up PDIP protesters in Surabaya 4.

17 suspected members of NII detained in Bandung

17 suspected members of NII detained in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Regional Police have arrested at least 17 suspected members of Negara Islam Indonesia Region-9 (NII KW-9), which is said to have planned to establish an Islamic state in the country.

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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. Shipping-Malaysia-PortMalaysian port nabs Evergreen from SingaporeJP/cargoPatrick Chalmers Reuters Kuala LumpurMalaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas, dealing its second big blow in two years to Singaporean rival PSA, has landed a deal with Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen Marine...

Police turn to Mega on FBR chief

Police turn to Mega on FBR chief JAKARTA: City Police officials have submitted a letter, requesting President Megawati Soekarnoputri to allow for an investigation of Al Fadloli El Muhir, a Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) member and also the chairman of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), which has...

Police seize 8,400 ecstasy pills

Police seize 8,400 ecstasy pills National Police detectives have arrested the owner of a clandestine drug laboratory which manufactured ecstasy pills by the thousand on Jl. KH. Hasyim Ashari No. 29, KM 1, Cipondoh, Tangerang.

Chucri grateful for 'western' face

Chucri grateful for 'western' faceMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya American-based Lebanese tennis player Patrick Chucri, who gave Lebanon the only point in its Davis Cup tie against Indonesia over the weekend, said he was not targeted for abuse as he did not have a stereotypical Arab...

'Visiting' your bank with your own cellular phone

'Visiting' your bank with your own cellular phoneJonminofri Nazir, Contributor, Jakarta Every bit of news on Bank Central Asia (BCA) always draws public attention. Not because of its political nuance, but more due to the fact that many people depend on this bank.

Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLN

Power shortage outside Java to end soon: PLNMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current power shortages plaguing areas outside Java and Bali should end in the next couple of months with the completion of repair work at power-generating units and additional supply from other power...

Scholars join opposition to constitutional amendment

Scholars join opposition to constitutional amendmentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of scholars have urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to stop the current process of constitutional amendment, arguing that the series of amendments implemented by the ad hoc committee...

In memory of modern fine art pioneer

In memory of modern fine art pioneerMatdon, Contributor, Bandung A solo exhibition titled In Memory of Redha Sorana Sunarko's Art Journey is on at Jakarta's National Gallery until April 13, 2002. It is held in observance of the artist's death on March 9, 2001.

Rupiah Rates April.8

Rupiah Rates April.8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,030.00 9,030.00 9,578.00 9,482.00Australian dollar 1 5,295.84 4,763.33 5,057.18 5,001.76Brunei dollar 1 5,468.92 4,920.98 5,222.46 5,167.30Canadian dollar 1 6,313.34 5,680.32 6,028.83 5,964.