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Tue, 09 Apr 2002
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climate
Keidanren urges RI to improve investment climateBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest investor, Japan, renewed calls for the government to improve the investment climate, reiterating that fears of a lack of security, unruly labors and legal uncertainties were preventing...
Tue, 09 Apr 2002
Letter to Betawi society
Letter to Betawi societyFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe argument that the next governor of Jakarta should come from the native people (Betawi) has become a daily topic among Betawi people. Even the Betawi Consultative Body (Bamus Betawi) as the parent body of Betawi society, through its conference held...
Tue, 09 Apr 2002
French consortium wins Vietnam contract
French consortium wins Vietnam contract HANOI: A consortium led by France's Technip-Coflexip has won a US$700-$800 million contract to build Vietnam's first oil refinery, state-owned PetroVietnam said Monday.
Tue, 09 Apr 2002
Floods damage bridge in Sulawesi
Floods damage bridge in Sulawesi After days of rain, floods have cut roads linking South and Central Sulawesi.The chief of South Sulawesi's Regional Infrastructure Agency, Bachtiar Rasul, told The Jakarta Post flooding had caused the 240-meter Sempaga bridge, on the border between the two...
Tue, 09 Apr 2002
Alwi denies exodus from PKB
Alwi denies exodus from PKB JAKARTA: Alwi Shihab, chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), rejected a media report that several influential Muslim clerics in Banyuwangi, East Java, had threatened to quit the party."So far, they have not officially left the party.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Honest business practices badly needed
Honest business practices badly neededAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholar Nurcholis Madjid underscored on Saturday the importance of honest business practices and activity in the economy to help Indonesia out of its current economic crisis.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
S'porean militant escapes to Indonesia
S'porean militant escapes to Indonesia SINGAPORE: A Singaporean member of an al-Qaeda-linked militant group who authorities say planned to hijack a plane and crash it into Singapore's international airport had fled to Indonesia, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Indonesia gives a point to Lebanon
Indonesia gives a point to LebanonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Lebanon managed to avoid a whitewash defeat from Indonesia in their Davis Cup tie after Patrick Chucri beat Febi Widhiyanto 6- 2, 7-6 (7-5) in their second match in Surabaya on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Pickpockets free to ply trade
Pickpockets free to ply trade JAKARTA: Passengers at the Lebak Bulus bus station in South Jakarta have complained about the increasing number of pickpockets operating in the area. They do not only steal from people inside the bus station but also inside the vehicles.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Dozens of illegal loggers nabbed
Dozens of illegal loggers nabbed CIAMIS, West Java: Ciamis police, in cooperation with the local Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) have arrested at least 32 illegal loggers operating in protected forests of Sancang and Cileuncang in Ciamis and Garut regencies, West Java.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
KL cool as S'pore mulls other water sources
KL cool as S'pore mulls other water sourcesAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Saturday reacted coolly to a Singaporean suggestion which seeks to reduce the island's dependence on water piped in from its neighbor."That's Singapore's choice.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Thailand's new year begins with a splash
Thailand's new year begins with a splash THAILAND: Famed Songkran water festival, which commemorates the kingdom's traditional lunar new year, had an early start this year in the capital on Sunday.Normally a three-day party celebrated right across the country from April 13 to April 15, this year's...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
RP to receive 300 extra U.S. soldiers
RP to receive 300 extra U.S. soldiers PHILIPPINES: The United States may send 300 extra troops to the island base of extremist rebels to help with infrastructure projects if the Philippine government approves, a military official said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Dollar-based rates often cause problems for exporters
Dollar-based rates often cause problems for exportersSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Regular customers of international express courier companies praise the professionalism and reliability of the companies' air delivery services but grumble at the U.S.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
KL minister suggests suing S'pore
KL minister suggests suing S'pore MALAYSIA: Trade minister urged people whose livelihood was adversely affected by a a Singaporean land-reclamation project in waters separating the two countries to sue the island republic.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Ex-PDI Perjuangan leaders builds own party
Ex-PDI Perjuangan leaders builds own partyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Weeks after his resignation from President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), former legislator Dimyati Hartono established his own political party on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
The tricks to dicipline
The tricks to diciplineBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta In her trip to China, North Korea and South Korea, President Megawati Soekarnoputri stated openly that, despite the troubles those countries face as nations, they...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Lampung faces deficit in rice stocks
Lampung faces deficit in rice stocksOyos Saroso The Jakarta Post BandarlampungRice production in Lampung has significantly decreased this year due to recent natural disasters in the province, with at least a 15,800 ton shortage in stocks compared with 2001.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
To Paris with debt
To Paris with debt Brought to its knees by almost US$140 billion in foreign and domestic debt, the Indonesian government is meeting again with the Paris Club of sovereign creditors on Monday to ask for another deferment of debt payments, which are due between April and the end of 2003, to provide...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
House' control of BIN sought
House' control of BIN soughtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives should exercise some control over the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the country's other intelligence bodies to prevent their possible misuse by the state as happened during the New Order regime, says a former...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Philips eyes 10% of RI electronics market
Philips eyes 10% of RI electronics market Johannes Simbolon The Jakarta Post Bangkok The Dutch technology giant Philips is targeting to increase its market share in Indonesia's electronics market to 10 percent this year, believing that affluent Indonesians will pay greater attention to its products.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Politicians'
Politicians' behaviorFrom KompasThe behavior of politicians in the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly (MPR/DPR) should arouse the nation's grave concern. Almost none of them are of good character, and remain consistent in pursuit of their own interests.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
1. LAWYER (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x17)
1. LAWYER (50cm) -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x17) Hiring top lawyers an 'abuse of power' 2. PARTAI (25cm) -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 1/4 (4x10) Fund for political seminar rejected 3. RUSUN (36cm) -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x36) Free houses for fishermen turn into slum 4.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Party rejects drugs users as recruits
Party rejects drugs users as recruits JAKARTA: The People's Struggle Party (PPR) rejects new recruits who are in any way involved in drugs, PPR chairman Gustaf Gupe says.Gustaf said on Sunday that even though the party was open to people from all walks of life, including former political prisoners...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
TNI and Brimob clash, three dead in Aceh
TNI and Brimob clash, three dead in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three people died in internal fighting within the Indonesian security forces in Aceh on Saturday as rebel leaders said they would attend fresh rounds of peace talks with the Indonesian government later this month in Switzerland.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
A:
A: JP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo FOR EXPORT: An airplane uploads a shipment at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Many exporters take advantage of express courier services in delivering their goods to overseas buyers although they often complain about the high tariff set by the service providers.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Letter to Betawi society
Letter to Betawi societyFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe argument that the next governor of Jakarta should come from the native people (Betawi) has become a daily topic among Betawi people. Even the Betawi Consultative Body (Bamus Betawi) as the parent body of Betawi society, through its conference held...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Talks intensify on RI-U.S. military ties
Talks intensify on RI-U.S. military tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Talks that may precede the restoration of full military ties between Indonesia and the United States intensified as the visiting special envoy from U.S. President George W.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Hiring top lawyers an abuse of power, say activists
Hiring top lawyers an abuse of power, say activistsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's decision to hire top-notch lawyers in facing flood victims in next Wednesday's class-action trial at the Central Jakarta District Court has been condemned by activists.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Courier companies forced to raise prices soon
Courier companies forced to raise prices soon The Association of Indonesian Courier Companies (Asperindo) has called for an increase in the tariff of express delivery services in the country following the increases in operating costs.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Fund for political seminar rejected
Fund for political seminar rejectedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some political parties at the City Council have suggested the elimination of the Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) fund allocated in the 2002 City Budget for a political ethic seminar program.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
JP/7/aceh
JP/7/acehGAM to attend further talks in GenevaThe Jakarta Post JakartaRebel leaders said on Saturday that they will attend fresh rounds of peace talks with the Indonesian government later this month in Switzerland to try to end separatist fighting in Aceh province.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Rapid delivery no longer enough for courier services
Rapid delivery no longer enough for courier servicesI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Growing competition among courier service providers has prompted business players to provide additional services for customers. Fast delivery on its own no longer impresses users.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Managing zoos
Managing zoosFrom Media IndonesiaI would like to comment on a news story titled Hundreds of animals feel stressful in ten zoos, published in Media Indonesia on March 29. Such a thing should not happen in zoos as it is incompatible with the government regulation No.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
JP/4/C04
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.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Vajpayee heads to S'pore, Cambodia to boost ties
Vajpayee heads to S'pore, Cambodia to boost tiesAgence France-Presse, New Delhi Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee left on Sunday for Singapore and Cambodia in a trip seen here as a landmark move to bolster India's warming ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Kembangan's guitar industry favors quantity
Kembangan's guitar industry favors quantityKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The guitar, perhaps, is the most familiar musical instrument known by most people. But few have any idea where in Indonesia, these popular instruments are made.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Regional leaders misinterpreted
Regional leaders misinterpretedFrom Koran TempoThe recent rejection of Brig. Gen. Ismeralda Lebang as North Sulawesi's regional police chief candidate, which was voiced by various social groups in Manado, is ironic and will be an offensive precedent in similar cases in other provinces.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Tommy and Saenah
Tommy and Saenah A drama took place in the South Jakarta District Court last Wednesday. Saenah, a simple servant, gave testimony implicating the defendant Hutomo Mandala Putra, and in return received a disguised threat from the youngest son of former president Soeharto.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Ade, Tracy get WHO award
Ade, Tracy get WHO award JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi presented the World Health Organization (WHO) awards on Sunday to national bodybuilding champion Ade Rai and local model Tracy Trinita for encouraging the youth in Indonesian society to live a healthy lifestyle.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Out-of-step Myanmar faces ASEAN pressure to change
Out-of-step Myanmar faces ASEAN pressure to changeDominic Whiting, Reuters, Yangon Myanmar's military rulers, marching completely out of step with regional efforts to boost trade and investment, could soon face pressure from Southeast Asian allies to embrace political change, diplomats say.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
RP sticks to GDP targets
RP sticks to GDP targets MANILA: Philippine economic growth targets are still within range despite rising oil prices sparked by the Middle East crisis, central bank governor Rafael Buenaventura said Sunday.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
U.S. urged to end Israeli attack
U.S. urged to end Israeli attackFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government urged the United States on Sunday to be consistent regarding the current Middle East crisis by forcing Israel to immediately halt its attacks on Palestine.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justice
Akbar's release hampers efforts to uphold justiceKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The suspension of the detention of corruption suspect and House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung may have been in accordance with the country's laws but has severely offended...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Illegal radio stations rampant
Illegal radio stations rampant MATARAM: The Indonesian Amateur Radio Operators Organization (Orari) stated on Saturday that Orari's failure to transmit important messages to its members was due to broadcasters operating illegally in Indonesia.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
1. ZATNI (to come up later)
1. ZATNI (to come up later) IT business, from geeks to hi-tech glory 2. VISH -- 40 pts Bodoni Bold 4/1 End is near for 'free' Internet ============== 4. PHOTO 5. IT-Superhighway
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
'Syariah in Aceh silencing women's voices'
'Syariah in Aceh silencing women's voices' There are fears that the official implementation of syariah, or Islamic Law, in Aceh since March 15 has compromised demands for bringing human rights violators to trial. There have been also been incidents of violence involving syariah.
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Origin of funds in Akbar case
Origin of funds in Akbar case It was reported by The Jakarta Post that most of the revenue of the State Logistics Agency's (Bulog) comes from rice sales.Well, how is that possible for a country importing rice?Or is it that Indonesia is exporting Indonesian rice so as to have the convenience of...
Mon, 08 Apr 2002
Confidence running high ahead of Paris Club
Confidence running high ahead of Paris ClubBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confidence is running high as Indonesia gears up to meet the Paris Club over debt talks this week, but some fear the government may be asking too much in its bid to reschedule around US$5.5 billion.