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Thu, 25 Apr 2002
The 'Post' turns 19
The 'Post' turns 19 The Jakarta Post marks its 19th year of continuous publication today, with no pomp or fanfare and, no doubt, the anniversary will almost go unnoticed by the public it strives to serve.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Boxers, lifters set to go to Vietnam SEA Games
Boxers, lifters set to go to Vietnam SEA GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian boxing and weightlifting associations have both applauded the inclusion of the two sports in the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam, citing an accommodating approach on the part of the games...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
BI requires companies to report forex transactions
BI requires companies to report forex transactionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia will now require companies to report their foreign exchange transactions with offshore parties to the central bank under a new ruling that tightens supervision of the country's foreign exchange traffic.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Rahardi expected help from Akbar: Lawyer
Rahardi expected help from Akbar: LawyerYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defendant Rahardi Ramelan had expected to receive some help from House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung when the former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) agreed to meet the Golkar chairman...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Local comic strips continue their search for self-identity
Local comic strips continue their search for self-identityKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Children, particularly in the cities, are generally fond of reading the Japanese comic strip Sinchan or about American hero Superman. Sinchan is about a smart, but naughty Japanese kid.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
1. Corrupt - 4x12
1. Corrupt - 4x12 Ali Wardhana attempts to clear himself in graft case 2. Health - 3x25 Gas emission campaign also aimed at officials 3. Poris - 1x30 Bus station development stalled
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Bus station development stalled
Bus station development stalledMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The construction of Poris Plawad integrated bus terminal in the Batu Ceper district of Tangerang municipality has not yet begun due to funding problems, a municipality official said.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Widow rocks court with raunchy testimony
Widow rocks court with raunchy testimony Instead of a sorrowful testimony from one of the grieving widows of the late Supreme Court justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, court observers were treated on Wednesday to an almost lewd glimpse of Iwah Setyawati and her slain husband's intimate life.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Pertamina to upgrade two lubricant plants
Pertamina to upgrade two lubricant plantsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday it planned to invest some US$30 million to upgrade two lubricant plants in the next two years in order to improve their efficiency.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
TNI unveils reshuffle at key posts
TNI unveils reshuffle at key postsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The latest reshuffle in the Indonesian Military (TNI) did not reflect the corps' commitment to regeneration, let alone reform, an expert said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
SBI rate down to 16.61 percent
SBI rate down to 16.61 percent JP/16/Money JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes fell, the central bank said Wednesday. The one-month SBI notes stood at 16.61 percent at the weekly auction Wednesday, compared with 16.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Kopassus names Hotma lawyer
Kopassus names Hotma lawyer JAKARTA: The Army Special Force (Kopassus) has named Hotma Sitompul as the lawyer for three of its members now under investigation in connection with the killing of Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Gambling Localization
Gambling LocalizationFrom Media Indonesia News stories on the plan to localize gambling activities have recently been reported in the mass media. The Jakarta governor intends to legalize and localize gambling in the Thousand Islands.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Govt to introduce new curriculum in 2004
Govt to introduce new curriculum in 2004The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to introduce a new education curriculum in 2004, offering less subjects and giving more authority to schools, especially teachers, in determining subjects suited to local conditions.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
WEEKLY AGENDA
WEEKLY AGENDA * Poetry reading contest. Organized by Sanggar Purba Caraka and Bali's Udayana University's School of Letters. Grand final on April 27 for junior and high school students, university students and general participants. Contact the organizing committee, Jl. Pulau Nias 13, Denpasar.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Artists vie for 2002 ASEAN Arts Awards
Artists vie for 2002 ASEAN Arts AwardsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will host the 2002 ASEAN Art Awards in Bali early next month as the culmination of national art competitions previously held in each of the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Corruptors should
Corruptors should be named and shamedFrom Rakyat Merdeka I was interested to read a news story about the Ciganjur cabinet, which was written by Adhie Massardhi, a former spokesman for then president Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is familiarly known, which appeared in the Rakyat Merdeka daily...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
The cost of the crisis
The cost of the crisis Indonesia has been suffering from the economic crisis for the past five years. The government and private sector have been making all-out efforts to revive the economy, uphold supremacy of the law, and create stability.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Gas emission campaign also aimed at city officials
Gas emission campaign also aimed at city officialsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fact that government officials and the public lack knowledge on the dangers of hazardous emission to their health has forced researchers to call for a double-edged campaign to cut gas emissions from...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
50% REI developers have folded since 1997
50% REI developers have folded since 1997The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Developers Association (REI) said half of its 2,500 members had gone bankrupt since the 1997 economic crisis crushed the property sector with sagging demand and a plunging rupiah.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Japanese investors may target China, warns JETRO
Japanese investors may target China, warns JETROAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) warned that more Japanese investors would shift their investment plans to China if the government here failed to improve the investment climate and provide...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Balinese women fight for their rights
Balinese women fight for their rightsMas Rucitadewi, Writer, Denpasar, Bali Seventy-year-old Sagung Dewi looked at the two men sitting in front of her. One of the men was a kelian banjar, the head of a traditional village, and the other was her eldest nephew.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, April 25, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, April 25, 2002Exhibitions* Painting The Dance of Colours by Gun Gun, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta, until April 27. * Painting Kartini 2002 to commemorate Kartini day, 15 female artists including Allison, Sri Haryani, Koni Herawati,...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
7,000 part-time teachers demand better conditions
7,000 part-time teachers demand better conditionsKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang Some 7,000 temporarily employed teachers in West Sumatra are threatening to go on strike in protest against the provincial administration's alleged discriminatory recruitment policy and its neglect of their...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
* Headlines: RI, U.S. begin talks on defense, security 2
* Headlines: RI, U.S. begin talks on defense, security 2* National: Arroyo vows to speed up legal process for Agus4* Archipelago: Part-time teachers demand better conditions 5 * Opinion : Competitive market economy reduces discrimination 6* City: Ali Wardhana attempts to clear himself in graft...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Amien backs adoption of new constitution
Amien backs adoption of new constitutionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais supported on Wednesday public calls for the establishment of an independent commission in charge of drafting a new constitution, saying that the existing...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Rebels in the MPR
Rebels in the MPR Rebel is the right name for those lawmakers in both the executive and legislature who refuse to declare their wealth. Due to their rebellion, they may be said not to care about the reform agenda that must be upheld, namely the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Passing on debt to the next generation
Passing on debt to the next generationBahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesian Reform, Jakarta The economic team led by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy has successfully convinced creditors grouped in the Paris Club to reschedule Indonesian debts of US$5.5 billion.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Rio Helmi, a true seeker of meaning in life
Rio Helmi, a true seeker of meaning in lifeI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Rio Helmi was busy tying his shoelaces when he sensed a strong wind sweeping across him, looked up and saw His Holiness the Dalai Lama standing in front of him, closely examining his face, his kneeling...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Maluku tense but quiet on eve of RMS anniversary
Maluku tense but quiet on eve of RMS anniversaryJakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the fears of unrest on the eve of the South Maluku Republic's (RMS) secessionist anniversary on April 25, war-torn Maluku, particularly the provincial capital of Ambon, was reportedly calm on Wednesday after an apparent...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
1. Ari --
1. Ari -- 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Competitive market economy reduces discrimination Ari A. Perdana Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta 2. Bahtiar -- Govt must relieve debt burden on future generations 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Passing on debt to the next generation or Govt hands children a...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Government calls for new election in North Maluku
Government calls for new election in North MalukuAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The uncertainty surrounding the North Maluku governorship is continuing as the central government wants another gubernatorial election to be held by the legislative council (DPRD) after branding the...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Sex scandal hits PDI-P legislators
Sex scandal hits PDI-P legislatorsOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Two Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) legislators from the South Lampung legislative council have been under threat of recall after they were allegedly caught red-handed having sex with two women in a...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Press and gambling
Press and gamblingFrom Warta KotaMost mass media outlets have carried reports on plans to legalize gambling in the Thousands Islands.This plan is indeed good as an idea. If gambling was legalized and localized, the regional administration would have money coming into its coffers.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Internal rift within beleaguered PPP widens
Internal rift within beleaguered PPP widensAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The internal rift within the beleaguered United Development Party (PPP), mainly between the veterans and the newcomers, is widening as evidenced by fresh demands from the party's youth wing to move its...
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
RI, UK to curb illegal logging
RI, UK to curb illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to help curb rampant illegal logging in Indonesia.The MoU was signed by Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa during a visit to London last week.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 24, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 250 0 0 Ades...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
'Property market strengthening'
'Property market strengthening'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although demand for property in the greater Jakarta area remained generally weak during the first quarter, some developers are moving ahead with their construction projects, indicating early signs of recovery in the property sector,...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombings
RP hunts Malaysian-linked terror group after series of bombingsAgence France-Presse, General Santos, Philippines Philippine security forces said on Tuesday they were on the trail of Malaysian-linked Filipino Muslim militants blamed for a series of deadly bombings in the south.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Dealing with drugs
Dealing with drugsFrom KompasIt is sad to learn from the print and electronic media how drug abuse has spread so widely in the country in just a short time. Even elementary school students in a small town like Anyer have been drawn to drugs.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in
HOSTAGE DRAMA: Seven students held hostage for four months in East Aceh by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which accused them of spying on their activities for the Indonesian Military, were released on Monday.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroes
Two Indonesians in list of Asian heroesHong Kong, Agence France-Presse Indonesian folk singer Iwan Fals and celebrated writer Pramoedya Ananta Toer were among an illustrious few, which included film star Jackie Chan and Myanmar dissident Aung San Suu Kyi, chosen as "Asia's greatest living heroes"...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debate
Calls for legalized gambling in Sumatra spark heated debateApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanThe question of whether the North Sumatra administration should legalize and localize gambling on Samosir island has spurred a public debate among businesspeople, religious leaders and others.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI'
'Tax holiday ineffective in attracting FDI'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans to introduce a "tax holiday" would not be effective in alluring foreign investors into the country due to continuing security problems, labor disputes and legal uncertainties, Centre for Strategic and...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates April 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,758.00 8,758.00 9,304.00 9,212.00 Australian dollar 1 5,285.91 4,739.83 5,039.98 4,985.53 Brunei dollar 1 5,379.27 4,825.34 5,129.00 5,075.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Demands to reinstate military command remains: Researcher
Demands to reinstate military command remains: ResearcherA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civilians who adopt a militaristic culture pose a dangerous threat to democracy in the country as they could encourage the military to abandon its reform process, a researcher says.J.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Emission tests can result in bribery
Emission tests can result in briberyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public transport drivers claim the gas emission tests that are in effect for public transport and are due to be imposed on private cars as part of vehicle registration requirement tests (STNK) are rarely enforced,...
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks
Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talksIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A powerful blast killed at least two men and injured seven other people, including three women and two children, in Aceh province ahead of a fresh round of peace talks this week in Switzerland.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Officials' sense of patriotism
Officials' sense of patriotismFrom Rakyat MerdekaOne of the most important indicators for tracking changes in the country's economy is the rupiah's exchange rate. A rupiah that stabilizes at a reasonable level will expedite and accelerate the economic recovery.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002
'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church'
'I was ordered to bury 25 victims of attack on East Timor church'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testified before the ongoing Human Rights Court on Tuesday that he was ordered by his superior to bury at least 25 bodies, including three Catholic priests, after a massacre at St.