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Tue, 02 Apr 2002
IPPs committed to renew deals
IPPs committed to renew dealsMoch. 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 Widiono.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
From Rakyat Merdeka
From Rakyat MerdekaThe concept of moving Indonesia's capital from Jakarta is based on idealism and reality. The idealism basis starts from the thought that a lot of places with historical value as the centers of royal powers for thousands of years are found in Indonesia, like Kutai in East...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Singapore Most Asian currencies were mixed Monday with trading subdued in some markets after a long holiday weekend. The New Taiwan dollar and Philippine peso were virtually unchanged, while the Singapore dollar, Thai baht and South Korean won weakened.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Students: Wake up to reality
Students: Wake up to realityIrine Hiraswari Gayatri, Researcher, The RIDEP Institute, Jakarta One alternative apart from so many parties vying for their own self interests may be the students -- if they are not too late in realizing what is happening.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Transmigrants demand compensation
Transmigrants demand compensation JAKARTA: Some 100 Javanese transmigrants rallied on Monday to demand the government meet its promise to pay Rp 7.5 million in compensation to each of the families.The protesters represented 219 families who were forced to flee their resettlement area in Setia Bakti...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Planned Java-Bali bridge sparks strong criticism
Planned Java-Bali bridge sparks strong criticismRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Plans to build a bridge linking the resort island of Bali with Java drew strong condemnation from a number of various quarters on Monday.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Administration welcomes MOU with Hyundai but says of little use
Administration welcomes MOU with Hyundai but says of little useAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration welcomed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Land Transportation Owners Association (Organda) and the Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea, but...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Hasjim to be tried Thursday
Hasjim to be tried Thursday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court is scheduled to commence the trial of businessman Hasjim Djojohadikusumo for alleged malfeasance that caused the state to suffer Rp 4 billion (US$400,000) losses.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Pencak silat to exhibit in 2002 Asian Games
Pencak silat to exhibit in 2002 Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a period of uncertainty, pencak silat, a traditional form of martial arts with roots in Indonesia, has been given permission to compete as an exhibition sport at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
The Medco Group
The Medco Group Getting fit through sweet, bitter times ----------------------------------------------------------------After only 21 years in the business, the Medco Group has grown into a growing leading corporation with diversified businesses.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
RAINS AFFECT SALAK TASTE: A buyer picks out salak (snake fruit)
RAINS AFFECT SALAK TASTE: A buyer picks out salak (snake fruit) at a traditional market in Kalianyar village in Kapas subdistrict, Bojonegoro, East Java. Salak Bojonegoro, locally known as Salak Wedi, must closely compete with Salak Pondo from Yogyakarta in terms of its prices.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
McDonald's boss name suspect in graft case
McDonald's boss name suspect in graft caseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President director of PT McDonald's Indonesia Bambang N. Rachmadi was named a suspect by Jakarta City Police in the Rp 40 billion (US$400,000) graft case involving state-owned social security company PT Jamsostek...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
KPMG hits a snag in
KPMG hits a snag in merger with Andersen 2. asean 4x 18 Asean+3 to meet in Myanmar, as economies looking better JP/ 3. ADB 2 x20 'Asian economic recovery is now gaining momentum' 4. Toyota 2 X 20 Toyota eyes 15% of global market share JP/
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Solahudin Journalist Jakarta 2. Thaksin -- Thaksin faces a hot, hot season 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni Thaksin faces a hot, hot season Chang Noi The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3. China -- Self-restraint key to regional peace 2 X 24 36pt Bodoni Self-restraint key to peace in Asia Pacific Tang Shiping...
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Policemen discharged for robbery
Policemen discharged for robbery JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police discharged three officers from duty on Monday due to their involvement in a violent robbery on March 26. They were members of the mobile brigade division.Jakarta Police chief, Insp. Gen.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia
Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia Solahudin Observer Islamic Movements 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
Temporarily employed doctors stage rally
Temporarily employed doctors stage rallyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 200 "temporarily employed" doctors from across the country held a rally at the Ministry of Health office here on Monday to demand the government clarify their status along with improvements to their welfare.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Megawati's visit to India
Megawati's visit to India President Megawati Soekarnoputri is in the midst of a 4-nation tour of China, South Korea, North Korea and India. Apparently the visit to India has a more personal character rather than anything else for Megawati.
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
Asian currencies mixed, trading subdued
Asian currencies mixed, trading subduedDow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies were mixed Monday with trading subdued in some markets after a long holiday weekend.The New Taiwan dollar and Philippine peso were virtually unchanged, while the Singapore dollar, Thai baht and South Korean won...
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
Makassar hosts international poetry festival
Makassar hosts international poetry festivalJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Dozens of internationally acclaimed poets arrived in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar on Monday to participate in an international poetry festival being hosted by the province's Hasanuddin University (Unhas).
Tue, 02 Apr 2002
PPP may move congress forward in 2003: Hamzah
PPP may move congress forward in 2003: HamzahFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz suggested his party might hold a leaders meeting next month to discuss the possibility of moving its national congress forward to 2003 to elect a new...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Govt develops fast track privatization
Govt develops fast track privatizationDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has developed a fast-track privatization plan in a bid to meet this year's crucial privatization proceeds target, a document from the Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises says.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Observers split on success of Megawati's trip
Observers split on success of Megawati's tripKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite all the fanfare, international affairs observers have reservations about the effectiveness of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's ongoing visit to four Asian countries, namely China, North...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Two die in botched police heroin bust
Two die in botched police heroin bust JAKARTA: Two alleged international drug traffickers were killed and a police officer wounded in a shootout during a botched police operation in Jakarta on Friday night.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
U.S. lets Israel terrorize Palestine: Official
U.S. lets Israel terrorize Palestine: OfficialAgencies, Kuala Lumpur The head of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation's political office, Farouq al-Kaddoumi, on Sunday accused the United States of giving Israel freedom to carry out atrocities and terrorism against his people, Malaysian state...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
PKP to merge with other parties ahead of 2004 election
PKP to merge with other parties ahead of 2004 electionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Karang Asem, East Bali The Justice and Unity Party (PKP) is planning to merge with other parties in a bid to create a powerful coalition before general elections get underway in 2004, its chairman Gen.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia
Tracing Hizbut Tahrir in Indonesia Solahudin Observer Islamic Movements 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...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Indonesia's diplomacy
Indonesia's diplomacy President Megawati Soekarnoputri made a rare and surprising display of her acumen in international diplomacy this weekend when she acted as a go-between for the leaders of North Korea and South Korea.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Mobs signal return of political thuggery
Mobs signal return of political thuggeryAhmad Junaidi and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Actions speak louder than words, but sadly some equate this as wanton violence and are proud of it even if their actions are nothing more than thuggery.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Military ties with U.S. still a long way to go
Military ties with U.S. still a long way to goA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is premature to expect the restoration of military ties between Indonesia and the United States to take place in the near future as the plan is likely to meet strong objections from the U.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural society
How inter-faith dialog can promote a plural societyTh. Sumartana, Institute for Inter-Faith, Dialog in Indonesia, Yogyakarta Since its establishment in 1999, the Institute for Inter-Faith Dialog in Indonesia (Interfidei) has been fully engaged in popularizing inter-faith dialog, particularly during...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Locals complain about unclear Canal project
Locals complain about unclear Canal projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents whose land and buildings will be affected by the 23- kilometer East Flood Canal have complained about the sluggish and uncertain process of the project.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Workers occupy manpower office in Palu
Workers occupy manpower office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Hundreds of workers from foreign-owned PT Leang Yang continued to occupy the Central Sulawesi Manpower and Transmigration Office in Palu on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
1. Poor
1. Poor Post-flood assistance still out of reach 2. Tiris - 2x 24 The trucks, the fuel, the boys and the criminal gangs 3. Traffic - 1x 40 Road closures results in traffic congestion 4. Canal - 2x20 Locals complain about unclear Canal project
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Lampung doctors continue striking
Lampung doctors continue strikingOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung More than 300 temporarily employed doctors in Lampung would continue striking this week to push their demand for a clear status and better payment, strike leaders said on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
1. Situmo -- Strikes in state firms and foreign investors
1. Situmo -- Strikes in state firms and foreign investors 2 x 22 48 pt Strikes in state firms and foreign investors Suhunan M. Situmorang Corporate Lawyer Jakarta 2. Tom -- Drawing back from the brink of war 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Drawing back from the brink of war Tom Plate Asia Pacific Media Network...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Floods increase number of poor
Floods increase number of poor JAKARTA: The recent floods that hit the capital have led to a sharp increase in the number of people living below the poverty line, particularly in North Jakarta.There are currently 37,886 poor families in North Jakarta, compared to 29,350 families before the...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Post-flood assistance still out of reach
Post-flood assistance still out of reachDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been more than a month since floodwaters subsided from the homes of Jakarta residents, but many damaged homes still remain unrepaired as most flood victims have no money to fix them.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
RP eyes new currency swap agreements
RP eyes new currency swap agreements MANILA: The Philippine government is eyeing a currency swap agreement with China and South Korea to boost its dollar reserves as a precautionary measure against potential financial market shocks.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaA computer exhibition is regularly held in Jakarta displaying the latest trend in the computer technology.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Latest trend: No significant changes but much faster
Latest trend: No significant changes but much faster Zatni Arbi Contributor Jakarta In the last few years, there have not been too many fundamental changes in the ways PCs are built. The processors may be running much faster -- the latest speed record from Intel is 2.
Mon, 01 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, 01 Apr 2002
Indonesia backs OIC meeting on terrorism
Indonesia backs OIC meeting on terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesian fully supports the agenda to address the improper perception which links Islam with terrorism due to be addressed in a meeting of Islamic ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
HK embarks on massive tourist campaign
HK embarks on massive tourist campaignAkmal Syams, The Jakarta Post, Hong Kong Cosmopolitan Hong Kong has embarked on a massive tourist campaign in an effort to maintain its position as the main tourist destination in Asia in the years to come.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
U.S. let Israel terrorize Palestine -official
U.S. let Israel terrorize Palestine -official Agencies Kuala LumpurThe head of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation's political office, Farouq al-Kaddoumi, on Sunday accused the United States of giving Israel freedom to carry out atrocities and terrorism against his people, Malaysian state news...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
The trucks, the fuel, the boys and the criminal gangs
The trucks, the fuel, the boys and the criminal gangsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A truck carrying a load of diesel fuel was trapped in traffic on Jl. Yos Sudarso in North Jakarta, when a teenager with a plastic bag in his hand crept toward it and slowly opened the fuel tap.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Jamsostek funds
Jamsostek funds From Kompas I 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.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
East Timor still applies RI education system
East Timor still applies RI education systemYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Dili East Timor still applies the Indonesian education system although it has been separated from the country since 1999 and will become an independent country in May.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Foreign direct investment in ASEAN forecast to rise
Foreign direct investment in ASEAN forecast to rise Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Southeast Asia is likely to rise despite the recent cutback in the flow of capital, a U.S. investment bank said on Friday.