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Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Racing between peace and war in Maluku
Racing between peace and war in Maluku The "Malino II" agreement that was signed in February between Maluku's conflicting groups was supposed to have ended the communal violence which has killed thousands of people there since January 1999.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
The new art of vertical gardening
The new art of vertical gardeningBambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta More and more people have taken up gardening as a hobby and are growing flowers, fruit and vegetables in yards, lawns or other open spaces. They have utilized idle land for urban agriculture.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Police summon witnesses on FBR case
Police summon witnesses on FBR case JAKARTA: City Police summoned 12 people on Friday as witnesses of a violent attack conducted by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) at the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on March 28.Among the witnesses were women and children.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Top-notch lawyers hired to defend governor
Top-notch lawyers hired to defend governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is hiring three top-notch lawyers to defend itself in a class action suit filed by flood victims who are demanding compensation for the losses they incurred as a result of the February floods.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
City threatens to seize Hotel Mulia
City threatens to seize Hotel MuliaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration told private developer PT Jakarta Country Club, which owns the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta, on Friday to pay Rp 15 billion (more than US$1.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Regent may be sued for accident
Regent may be sued for accident BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Dozens of Way Kanan residents are planning to file a lawsuit against Regent Tamanuri for a hit-and- run accident.The residents allege that the regent struck with his car two men riding on a motorcycle -- 24-year-old Suparlan and 22-year- old...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Ambon blast may be linked to military
Ambon blast may be linked to militaryThe Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Maluku security authorities have no leads in the bombing which killed at least seven people in the city of Ambon, but public speculation is growing that the powerful blast was linked to the Indonesian military.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Over 100 buildings demolished
Over 100 buildings demolished TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration began demolishing over 100 buildings along Jl. Jend Sudirman on Thursday because -- according to the administration -- their construction was illegal, they disturbed traffic flow and were an eyesore.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Telkom in talks to embrace VoIP operators
Telkom in talks to embrace VoIP operatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom said it was holding talks with telephone Internet operators to adopt their services, as a recently issued decree bans their operation to make way for new operators...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Asian monies up, rupiah closes at 6-month high
Asian monies up, rupiah closes at 6-month highDow Jones, Singapore Southeast Asian currencies were bolstered by the resilient yen Friday, while foreign exchange markets in Taiwan and South Korea were closed for public holidays.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
AGO to help curb corruption at SOEs
AGO to help curb corruption at SOEsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises and the Attorney General's Office are joining forces to fight corruption at state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Sekar and Bunga bloom in fine arts galore
Sekar and Bunga bloom in fine arts galoreYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Edwin's Gallery in South Jakarta has been running an exhibit of the finest works of two female artists both of whom have names that happen to mean "flower", in Indonesian, Sekar and Bunga.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
'Marsinah' fails to portray the truth of the controversy
'Marsinah' fails to portray the truth of the controversyJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Marsinah, (**1/2 out of four stars); Drama, 115 minutes; Starring Diah Arum, Megarita, Intarti, Tosan Wiryawan; Directed by Slamet Rahardjo Djarot; A Gedam Sinemuda Perkasa Production.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
No control of ground water use
No control of ground water use TANGERANG: The creation of the Banten province has created a new problem for Tangerang's conservation management and its licensing agency for the control of ground water usage due to the excessive use of ground water by companies operating in the area.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Regional administrations told to revoke 80 regulations
Regional administrations told to revoke 80 regulationsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The central government has asked regional administrations to revoke at least 80 problematic regulations for fear that they will discourage investment, a senior official said on Thursday.
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
ICW demands probe into non-budgetary funds
ICW demands probe into non-budgetary fundsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) renewed its demands to the Attorney General's Office on Friday to investigate all findings concerning the off-balance sheet funds in government institutions and their...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation?
Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation? Bantarto 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...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Bus owners demand security in Majalengka
Bus owners demand security in Majalengka MAJALENGKA, West Java: A number of public bus operators have asked the local police and the local office of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) to provide security for their vehicles serving the Majalengka route.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 5, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 235 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 0...
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
PT Semen Padang reshuffle opposed
PT Semen Padang reshuffle opposedKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang The people of West Sumatra have reacted strongly to an instruction by State Minister of State Enterprise Laksamana Sukardi directing PT Semen Gresik to replace the boards of directors of PT Semen Padang and PT Semen Tonasa.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
ASEAN ministers say back in economic recovery after crisis
ASEAN ministers say back in economic recovery after crisisDavid Brunnstrom, Reuters, Yangon Southeast Asian finance ministers agreed on Friday their region's economy was back in recovery mode but said this needed to be consolidated and protected from outside shocks through further reform.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
No need to consult KL on land reclamation: S'pore
No need to consult KL on land reclamation: S'poreAgence France-Presse, Singapore A Singapore minister said on Friday there was no need to consult Malaysia on a reclamation project near the neighbors' maritime border, which has raised protests from Kuala Lumpur.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Audit body 'lacks teeth to fight corruptions'
Audit body 'lacks teeth to fight corruptions'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed in his 2001 budget speech last week that his administration was serious in eradicating corruption from the city government.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Japanese businessmen ask for security, policy consistency
Japanese businessmen ask for security, policy consistencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese businessmen urged the Indonesian government on Friday to provide better security and consistent investment policies in a bid to lure more investment and help revive the country's ailing economy.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Religious office head under fire
Religious office head under fire PADANG, West Sumatra: Employees at the West Sumatra religious affairs office have demanded that their boss, Dalimi Abdullah, be dismissed for his alleged involvement in corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN).
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
1. Bandoro -- Is there a magic formula for disciplining the
1. Bandoro -- Is there a magic formula for disciplining the nation? 1 x 22 48 pt Bodoni What's the trick to discipline? Magic for discipline? Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta 2.
Sat, 06 Apr 2002
Order on toll roads urgently needed
Order on toll roads urgently needed In the name of practicality, toll roads are currently no longer treated as freeways.At any given moment, we can see how city buses pick up and drop off passengers at will on some sections of the roads.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Monolog highlights country's grim reality
Monolog highlights country's grim realityKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Solo, Central Java A half-naked figure moves onto the stage, stepping up on top of a rock with only an undergarment covering his body.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Asian monies up, rupiah at week high
Asian monies up, rupiah at week highAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies advanced against the dollar Thursday, with the Indonesian rupiah rallying on the strength of fresh capital flows into the country.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Firms affected by KPC dispute to lodge court objection
Firms affected by KPC dispute to lodge court objectionMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Companies whose assets have been seized by the South Jakarta District Court because of their links to the owners of coal- mining giant PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) will lodge a third-party objection,...
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
5,000 illegal VCDs seized
5,000 illegal VCDs seized TANGERANG: The police have impounded at least 5,000 pirated VCDs from 20 vendors in four locations here.The raids were conducted at Lippo Supermall in Karawaci, Mahkota Mas shopping center on Jl. M.H. Thamrin, the Robinson department store on Jl.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Amnesty raps 'appalling' abuses by TNI, police
Amnesty raps 'appalling' abuses by TNI, policeAgencies, Geneva Amnesty International has condemned Indonesian security forces for "appalling" practices in Papua, Aceh and elsewhere and urged the United Nations Commission on Human Rights not to ignore the situation.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Aceh talks to resume end of April
Aceh talks to resume end of April JAKARTA: Indonesian officials and representatives from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) will gather for another round of peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland at the end of the month, Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Education officials to lose posts
Education officials to lose posts JAKARTA: In a bid to improve efficiency, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fadjar is restructuring the ministry, causing 241 officials to lose positions.Ministry personnel bureau head Muji Yusuf said it was introducing the new structure before its expected...
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Syahril Sabirin and BI
Syahril Sabirin and BIFrom Rakyat MerdekaAlthough Syahril Sabirin, the Central Bank Governor, has been sentenced to three years in prison, he insists he is innocent and continues to lead the Central Bank.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
1. Provost - 4x12
1. Provost - 4x12 Bribery among city military investigators 'quite common' 2. Fauzi - 2x24 Governorship race heats up, Fauzi may come under fire 3. JITF - 1x 30 Sutiyoso gave go-ahead for land scam
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Men encouraged to use condoms
Men encouraged to use condoms BOGOR: National Family Planning Program coordinating board head Yaumil Chairiah Agoes Achir has asked religious leaders to encourage men to take an active part in the birth control program.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Peace under threat
Peace under threat Although not totally unexpected, the bomb blast on Wednesday afternoon that shattered the two-month calm in Ambon, the provincial capital of Maluku, has sent shockwaves through the country.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
1. Winahyo --
1. Winahyo -- Public services that kill 1 x 22 48 pt Challenging poor services Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Consumer Care Foundation (YPK) Jakarta 2. Martin -- Surge in Jakarta Stocks takes many by surprise 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Surprising surge in Jakarta Stocks Martin R.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Regional govts told to revoke 80 bylaws
Regional govts told to revoke 80 bylawsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has asked regional administrations to revoke at least 80 problematic regulations for fear that they will discourage investment, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
West Java hands over assets to Banten
West Java hands over assets to BantenYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java administration surrendered nearly Rp 1 trillion in assets belonging to its former region of Banten on Thursday, more than one year after it was declared a new province.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Wiranto testifies in rights trial 2
* Headlines: Wiranto testifies in rights trial 2* Opinion: Challenging poor public services 4* City: Jakarta governorship race heats up 6* Archipelago: Civil servants told to be neutral 7 * National: Komnas sluggish in responding to prime cases 8* World: Hundreds arrested in plot to topple Karzai...
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Confiscated logs secretly sold
Confiscated logs secretly soldKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang The Forestry and Plantation Agency in West Sumatra has secretly sold at least 17 truckloads of confiscated logs, which were being held at the agency's office compound on Jl. Raden Saleh in Padang.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Surprising surge in Jakarta Stocks
Surprising surge in Jakarta StocksMartin R. Jenkins, Consultant, Security Firm, Jakarta Given the rather gloomy outlook on the economy at the end of last year, the resurgence of the nation's stock market in the first three months of 2002 has come as a surprise to many market observers.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Challenging poor services
Challenging poor servicesWinahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation (YPK), Jakarta There's a lesson to be learned from Australia on the danger of poor -- no, downright bad -- service of public utilities.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
2. Kopi 1 X 45
2. Kopi 1 X 45 All eyes on Vietnam at Peru coffee talks 3. Blum 1 X 30 S&P ups Philippine's rating JP/12/blum
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
34 UGM students receive scholarships
34 UGM students receive scholarships YOGYAKARTA: At least 34 students of the Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University (UGM) received Rp 1.2 million each in scholarships for the 2001-2002 academic year from PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa.The scholarships amounting to Rp 40.
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
Winahyo Soekanto
Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Consumer Care Foundation (YPK) Jakarta There's a lesson to be learned from Australia on the danger of poor -- no, downright bad -- service of public utilities. In February, the Australian Communication Authority (ACA) in Sydney ordered an investigation into the country's...
Fri, 05 Apr 2002
1. MENPAN: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. MENPAN: 55 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Civil servants asked to be neutral in party politics 2. KAI: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 PT KAI claims lost revenue is due to non-paying passengers 3. BANTEN: 36 pt, 4 COL., 1 x 36 West Java hands over assets to Banten 4.