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Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Battle to save precious Lore Lindu park goes on
Battle to save precious Lore Lindu park goes onBambang M., Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi Numerous species of birds are perching on a fruit-laden banyan tree while Sulawesi monkeys (Macaca tonkeana) greedily devour its red fruit.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Governor to answer graft questions
Governor to answer graft questions JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to answer a Jakarta Prosecutor's Office summons on Wednesday in connection with a controversial foreign trip taken by several city officials and councillors.The affair has since been dubbed "Ancolgate".
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Foreign policy: Think globally, act locally
Foreign policy: Think globally, act locallyJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to North Korea has been highlighted in the media coverage of her visit to four Asian countries, including China, South Korea and India.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
ASEAN+3 to meet in Myanmar as economies looking better
ASEAN+3 to meet in Myanmar as economies looking betterAndrew Batson, Dow Jones, Beijing As senior economic officials from East Asia gather in Myanmar this week, their mood should be fairly upbeat, cheered by a regional economy that's looking much better than it did just a few months ago.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
IPPs committed to renew contracts
IPPs committed to renew contracts Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta A greater number of independent power producers (IPPs) are willing to re-negotiate their power project contracts with the state-owned electricity company PLN instead of going to arbitration, said PLN president Eddie...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April 1
Rupiah Rates April 1 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates April 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,205.00 9,205.00 9,754.00 9,656.00Australian dollar 1 5,465.80 4,925.60 5,224.24 5,166.93Brunei dollar 1 5,529.07 4,984.57 5,284.72 5,228.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Jakarta governor misleads public, say economists
Jakarta governor misleads public, say economistsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists warned that Governor Sutiyoso's 2001 budget speech could give a misleading impression to the public about the actual economic situation in the capital.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Militiamen get warm welcome in East Timor
Militiamen get warm welcome in East TimorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Dili Rumor had it that all members of the anti-independence militia would be killed if they returned to East Timor. It was so intense that Americo Pinto, a Timorese who was once a part of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
MPR gets new secretary-general
MPR gets new secretary-general JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais is scheduled on Tuesday to install Rahimullah as the new secretary-general of the legislative body, replacing Umar Basalim.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Review team on BLBI burden sharing at work
Review team on BLBI burden sharing at workBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An independent team has begun reviewing how much Bank Indonesia and the government should each shoulder of the around US$13 billion in misused liquidity loans, bringing closer to an end nearly two years of...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
March inflation eases, but threat remains
March inflation eases, but threat remainsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Monday that inflation eased slightly in March, but warned that high inflationary pressures remained a threat, particularly following the latest fuel price hike.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April 1
Rupiah Rates April 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,205.00 9,205.00 9,754.00 9,656.00Australian dollar 1 5,465.80 4,925.60 5,224.24 5,166.93Brunei dollar 1 5,529.07 4,984.57 5,284.72 5,228.79Canadian dollar 1 6,399.72 5,768.99 6,116.89 6,051.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
1. Sutiyoso's charming smile
1. Sutiyoso's charming smile Sutiyoso: Behind the smile1 x 22 48 pt (DRAFT) Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post 2. Arab -- Grasp the Arab olive branch, energize U.S. diplomacy 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni We must grasp Arab olive branch Philip C. Wilcox Jr.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Cairo awards young RI painters
Cairo awards young RI paintersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A painting depicting 12 children of all races gathering before a sphinx was one of two works by young Indonesians which won gold medals at the 2000 "Egypt in the Eyes of Children" global competition.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Toyota eyes 15% of global market share
Toyota eyes 15% of global market shareReuters, Tokyo Toyota Motor Corp, the world's third-biggest automaker, said on Monday it was aiming to capture around 15 percent of the global vehicle market by the early 2010s, compared with about 10 percent now.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Assembly's plan to meet in Bali draws condemnation
Assembly's plan to meet in Bali draws condemnationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ad hoc committee for constitutional amendment (PAH I) to convene from April 3 through April 6 in the comfort of five-star Grand Bali Beach hotel in the...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Indramayu council to form team to probe Al-Zaetun
Indramayu council to form team to probe Al-ZaetunNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Indramayu's legislative council will soon set up a special team to investigate the controversial Al-Zaetun Islamic boarding school, suspected of having breached Islamic teachings.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
RI condemns Israli attacks on Palestine
RI condemns Israli attacks on PalestineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Indonesia condemned on Monday Israel's crackdown in the Palestinian territories, saying the military action had endangered not only the life of President Yasser Arafat but also the future of the peace process in the...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Rare species protection not easy
Rare species protection not easyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Just visit any bird market near you, and there, you will find many rare and protected animals for sale.Bird markets in major cities in Java and Bali are well-known as black markets for the illegal trade of protected...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 2, 2002Exhibition * Mizan Comics, CCF - French Cultural Center Bandung Jl.Purnawarman 32, until April 3. Performances* Sundanese Traditional Performances Surak Ibra, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., April 6.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
City denies financing Betawi group, fund exists
City denies financing Betawi group, fund existsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Head of the City Nation Unity Body Effendy Anas on Monday brushed aside claims that his office sponsored activities of the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) -- specially, an attack on the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) last week.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
SE Asia's reefs threatened by overfishing, pollution
SE Asia's reefs threatened by overfishing, pollutionSean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia About 88 percent of Southeast Asia's coral reefs - considered among world's most important and extensive reef systems - are severely threatened by human activities such as overfishing and...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Definition of terrorism opens to abuse: Experts
Definition of terrorism opens to abuse: ExpertsYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The definition of terrorism currently being promoted by the government in its antiterrorism bill opens the door to abuse through the potential labeling of any political activity considered a threat by the...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
INSA proposes recovery fund
INSA proposes recovery fundAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) has proposed to the government the establishment of a funding institution, the Maritime Recovery Fund (MRF), to boost the country's ailing shipping industry, said the...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Forty-four vie for regent, deputy posts
Forty-four vie for regent, deputy posts BREBES, Central Java: At least 44 people in the Central Java town of Brebes have registered with the local authorities to contest the election of new regent and deputy regent scheduled for April.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Sued politician mulls apology offer
Sued politician mulls apology offerSINGAPORE: Veteran Singapore opposition politician J. B. Jeyaretnam could end a series of lawsuits brought against him by members of the ruling party with a public apology, the High Court heard on Monday.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Outery from residents over stadium project
Outery from residents over stadium projectRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan to build the largest basketball stadium in Southeast Asia has drawn public outcry, and ignores the fact that Indonesia's men and women teams have performed poorly in international events.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Sutiyoso: Behind the smile
Sutiyoso: Behind the smileKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post When President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrives from India at Halim Perdankusuma Airport on Friday, Jakarta Governor Lt. Gen. (ret.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Mega in India silences critics back home
Mega in India silences critics back homeSusanto Pudjomartono, New Delhi, The Jakarta Post President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who arrived here on Monday on the last leg of a four-country Asian trip, responded through an aide to questions raised by politicians at home over the source of the Rp 30...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
'Tempo' gets design facelift
'Tempo' gets design faceliftAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tempo media network marked its anniversary on Monday with a new design in the layout and contents of its magazine, newspaper and interactive media.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Court rejects request for Akbar's release
Court rejects request for Akbar's releaseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung will remain in detention until the verdict in his graft trial is delivered after the Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Monday demands for his release.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
In another development, Muljohardjo, who became chief of the
In another development, Muljohardjo, who became chief of the prosecutors' office earlier this year, announced that he would continue investigating some malfeasance cases, which had been neglected for some time.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on April 1, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 0 10,500 Adindo Foresta 60...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
4 x 10
4 x 10 Former deputy governor gets 2.6 years in jail for graft ZAITUN Indramayu council to form team to probe Al-Zaetun poem1 x 40 Makassar hosts international poetry festival Timtim1 x 35 Militiamen get warm welcome in East Timor
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Widjojo backs rotation of military chief
Widjojo backs rotation of military chiefKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The position of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief should be rotated among Army, Air Force and Navy officers in order to create professionalism within the military, former military chief for territorial affairs Lt. Gen.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Tracing the roots of Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia
Tracing the roots of Hizbut Tahrir in IndonesiaSolahudin, Journalist, Jakarta Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 in the U.S., all Islamic groups considered militant have been in the spotlight.Ahmed Rasyid, the author of Taliban, recently launched his latest book titled Jihad: The Rise of...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Migrant workers seek justice
Migrant workers seek justice PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Five migrant workers, representing 180 of their colleagues, met Malaysian envoy Ismail Haji Salam on Monday here, demanding settlement to a labor dispute with a Malaysian plywood company WTK Linshanhao.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
150 taxi drivers obtain loans
150 taxi drivers obtain loans JAKARTA: One hundred and fifty taxi drivers of the Jakarta taxi drivers' cooperatives (Kosti Jaya) received Rp 150 billion in loans to buy their vehicles on Monday.The loans were given out by Bank Bukopin president and director Sofyan Basyir.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Telkom resumes talks with Ariawest
Telkom resumes talks with AriawestDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Monday that it had resumed negotiations with Ariawest International and was hopeful of an out of court settlement in the dispute over the buyout of Ariawest shares.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
The energy of growth: trust
The energy of growth: trust Trust: The Medco Group approach to growth As professionals, the employees, management and shareholders of Medco Group are convinced that in business, trust comes above all else.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Jamsostek funds
Jamsostek fundsFrom KompasI worked at Dunkin' Donuts Jakarta as a store manager for about ten years, with employee number 1992062901. Owing to my own mistakes, I was forced to resign from my position without getting any severance pay or service pay.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Malaysia limits routes for RI ships
Malaysia limits routes for RI shipsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Monday enforced a new security ruling limiting the number of routes for Indonesian and Filipino ships in a bid to bar the entry of illegal immigrants to its Sabah state on Borneo island.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Military and police dorm funds
Military and police dorm funds Last month, President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited the Indonesian Military and the National Police dormitories in Jakarta. She was startled by the condition of the dormitories, which were hardly livable.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Mulia Group boss is charged with tax fraud
Mulia Group boss is charged with tax fraudThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Prosecutors' Office will soon send Djoko S. Tjandra, the owner of Mulia group, to court for allegedly manipulating income and investment tax, which cost the state Rp 500 million in financial losses.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Diversifying, expanding and sharing
Diversifying, expanding and sharing Debuting as an oil drilling contractor about two decades ago, Medco Group has since that time expanded its reach into different businesses in the land and water of Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Bali and Sulawesi.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Acting mayor of Payakumbuh appointed
Acting mayor of Payakumbuh appointed PADANG: West Sumatra: West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar has appointed Yusrizal Baharin as the acting mayor of Payakumbuh, replacing Darlis Ilyas, who was suspended by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Former deputy governor gets 30 months in jail for graft
Former deputy governor gets 30 months in jail for graftYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung After a trial lasting more than one year, the Bandung District Court sentenced on Monday former West Java deputy governor Ukman Sutaryan to two years and six months in prison for corruption causing...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
* Headlines: Think globally, act locally in foreign policy 3
* Headlines: Think globally, act locally in foreign policy 3* Opinion: What's behind the smile of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso 4* City: City denies financing rampaging Betawi group 6* Archipelago: Former deputy governor jailed for graft 7 * National: PPP may move congress forward in 2003 8* World:...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Very low voltage
Very low voltageFrom Media Indonesia On behalf of the executive board of neighborhood unit No. 7 and community unit No. 12 in Pekayon Jaya subdistrict, South Bekasi district, we would like to call on the president director of PLN state electricity company and those within his ranks, particularly...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Rains cut communications in Nias
Rains cut communications in Nias MEDAN, North Sumatra: Communications in Nias regency have been cut since Sunday due to damage to the high power amplifier (HPA) following bad weather, local officials said on Monday.M.