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TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, April 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00 Music9:00...

Alwi's PKB to change name

Alwi's PKB to change nameA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction led by Alwi Shihab will soon change its name to the National Awakening Party of Indonesia (PKBI), following months of political dispute with the rival PKB faction led Matori A. Djalil.

Putting the terrorists out of business

Putting the terrorists out of businessAhmad Syafii Maarif, Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Jakarta Few realize that a new Islamic civilization will remain a utopia if the Muslims have not changed its attitude towards a positive, creative, and dynamic one in coping with the world marked by rapid change.

Merit vs action

Merit vs action In her speech marking Kartini Day on Sunday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri upset the feminist movement in Indonesia by berating those who call for a quota for women in government positions.

Boarding houses have no permit

Boarding houses have no permit JAKARTA: Mushrooming boarding houses in the Lenteng Agung area in South Jakarta, -- where many university campuses are located -- have allegedly been set up without a permit from the subdistrict office.

Illegal lotteries

Illegal lotteriesFrom Republika Don't bother to fight drugs, prostitution and gambling in Bandung. Why? Because illegal lotteries (togel) are rampant in the region, even during the fasting month. No one can stop this form of illegal gambling.

Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra

Gambling debate heats up in N. SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The 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.

APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001

APP units estimate smaller losses in 2001The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two Indonesian units of Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (APP) said their financial losses for 2001 would come in smaller than in 2000, but more because they cut provisions rather than improved operations.

Jakarta and North Sulawesi administrations have proposed that

Jakarta and North Sulawesi administrations have proposed that gambling be legalized on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) and in Bitung respectively in their endeavor to improve their incomes under regional autonomy.

Headings

Headings 1. Judi: 8 x 4 lines:Gambling debate heats up in Sumatra2. Aceh: 20 x 2 lines:Powerful bomb kills two ahead of Aceh peace talks3. Kerinci: 16 x 2 lines:Governor lashes out at illegal logging

Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: Gusmao

Reconciliation needed to ensure stability in E. Timor: GusmaoAgencies, Stockholm/Wellington East Timor's President-elect Xanana Gusmao on Tuesday stressed the need for a policy of justice that "eschews revenge, resentment and hatred" against those who committed atrocities during his nation's drive...

Sustainable development meeting planned in Bali

Sustainable development meeting planned in BaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia will host a ministerial-level gathering of the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development next month, with United Nations officials praising arrangements...

Counterfeit banknotes cause anxiety

Counterfeit banknotes cause anxiety The forgery of banknotes now involves not only those of five, ten, twenty and fifty thousand rupiah denominations, but reportedly also one hundred rupiah bills. Bank Indonesia has confirmed that thousands of forged Rp 100,000 notes are circulating in the country.

Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters grow

Asian currencies mixed late, intervention jitters growDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed late Tuesday, as the inexorable rise of several currencies to multi-month highs in recent sessions heightened jitters about central bank intervention, dealers said.

Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interest

Telkomsel bonds get high foreign interestDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) said on Tuesday that it had increased the size of its five-year bond issue to US$150 million from the initial plan of $100 million due to...

Agense Franse Presse

Agense Franse Presse JakartaJoint demarcation teams begin survey in Timor border area Representatives of East Timor and Indonesia have begun a Joint Reconnaissance Survey aimed at demarcating their land border, a report received here Tuesday said.

S.Africa says Earth Summit 2 preparations on track

S.Africa says Earth Summit 2 preparations on track Summit preparations in S. Africa on track Ed Stoddard Reuters Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa's top environment official said on Tuesday he was confident that preparatory talks for a global summit in Johannesburg aimed at saving the...

War of opinion in media

War of opinion in mediaFrom Koran TempoThe war of opinion waged particularly by the U.S. is trying to persuade the world community to believe that the attempts to liberate Palestine constitute terrorism that must be treated as a common enemy.

Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chief

Legislators differ on candidates for TNI chiefA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislators tacitly urged President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Tuesday to appoint a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, but differed on the number of candidates the President should submit to the House of...

Wiranto to be on cartoon series

Wiranto to be on cartoon series JAKARTA: Former military chief Gen. Wiranto, who some have accused of being involved in a variety of human rights abuse cases, will be taking on a new role as the voice of a cartoon character in a nationally-produced cartoon series.

Air Force and Navy to have new chiefs

Air Force and Navy to have new chiefsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters is expected to announce a major reshuffle, which includes the replacement of Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Indroko Sastrowiryono and Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan.

'Akbar tried to make me lie'

'Akbar tried to make me lie'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan told the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tanjung and his former lawyer had persuaded him to lie to...

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 23 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 250 -30 12,500...

Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interest

Telkomsel bond offer gets strong offshore interestDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaThe country's largest cellular operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) said on Tuesday that it had increased the size of its five-year bond issue to US$150 million from the initial plan of $100 million...

Vice President's secretary appointed

Vice President's secretary appointed JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has appointed the chairman of the State Personnel Administrative Body, Prijono Tjiptoherijanto, as the Vice President's secretary, replacing Bambang Kesowo.

Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United States

Chinese VP in Malaysia on way to United StatesSimon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur China's enigmatic heir apparent, Vice President Hu Jintao, arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday on a trip that will also take him to the United States in his biggest step yet on the world stage.

One person killed in brawl in Central Maluku

One person killed in brawl in Central MalukuThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta One person was killed in a brawl in Central Maluku, prompting authorities in the province to step up security two days before the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement's anniversary on April 25.

Equality for rich and poor?

Equality for rich and poor?Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation (YPK), Jakarta Come to Hall B of the Jakarta Fair Ground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta these days and witness how Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in the multi-billion-fraud case, and Tommy Mandala Putra, a suspect in the murder...

Governor lashes out at illegal logging

Governor lashes out at illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jambi Governor Zulkiffli Nurdin has hit out at rife illegal logging in the Kerinci Seblat National Reserve, home to large numbers of rare species of flora and fauna.

Free medical service for NTB's aged

Free medical service for NTB's aged MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 310,000 elderly people in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will receive free medical treatment to meet their needs for proper health service.

Kartini 'power' still matters

Kartini 'power' still matters Those living long enough in Indonesia may know that the month of April has a special significance for women here. This is related to April 21, the birthday of Kartini, a lady who spearheaded women's advancement, especially in the field of education.

IBRA chief's replacement

IBRA chief's replacement In the middle of the present poor national economic conditions, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) faces really onerous challenges. The repeated replacement of the money- making institution's top officials over the last four years is felt to have been based on...

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.

S&P downgrades Indonesia's rating

S&P downgrades Indonesia's ratingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a widely expected move, rating agency Standard and Poor's cut Indonesia's sovereign foreign currency credit rating to selective default, but the government said the drop would have little impact on investor confidence.

City councillors query missing Ancol funds

City councillors query missing Ancol fundsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors questioned on Tuesday city-owned PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol over a "missing" company fund of Rp 76.4 billion (US$7.64 million).

RI-U.S. joint seminar in Sidoarjo

RI-U.S. joint seminar in SidoarjoThe Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo A United States Marine Corps officer helps his Indonesian counterpart put on a shock proof vest as part of activities in a seminar on non-lethal weapons.The three-day joint seminar, participated in by the Indonesian and U.S.

Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from Yogyakarta

Indokor's plant helps boost shrimp exports from YogyakartaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X opened here on Tuesday a plant and cold storage unit that is capable of processing 1,200 metric tons of shrimp annually for export to the United States,...

Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairness

Verdict for corrupt judge has no sense of fairnessMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is not often one sees members of the notoriously corrupt judiciary being tried for bribery in a court of law. So it comes as a surprise to see one actually convicted of the crime.

Punishment sought for lax political parties

Punishment sought for lax political partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to punish almost all of the 48 political parties that had contested the 1999 general elections for failing to disclose the mandatory annual...

Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councils

Rich too 'busy' to care about subdistrict councilsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many slum dwellers complain about the poor performance of their dewan kelurahan (subdistrict councils, Dekel), those living in upmarket neighborhoods are oblivious to the councils' existence.

* Headlines: Justice, graft are merry bedfellows at AGO 2

* Headlines: Justice, graft are merry bedfellows at AGO 2* Opinion: Equality for rich and poor? 4* City: Councillors query missing Ancol funds6* Archipelago: Gambling debate heats up in N. Sumatra 7 * National: BIN denies involvement in Agus' arrest 8* World: Bethlehem talks constructive:...

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 24, 2001Exhibitions* Painting Bias Warna by artists from Tahan Osing, Banyuwangi, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.

Press and gambling

Press and gamblingFrom Warta Kota Most 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.

Lacking sensitivity

Lacking sensitivityFrom Warta Kota Some time ago the Jakarta administration was involved in a conflict over garbage-related problems in the city. The conflict has occurred as the city administration doesn't pay attention to the health and infrastructure problems facing the residents living near the...

IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recovery

IBRA to speed up Indonesia's economic recoveryDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newly-installed Chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Syafruddin Temenggung aims to boost the role of the agency in accelerating the recovery of the country's economy.

Bilateral deal against terrorism planned

Bilateral deal against terrorism plannedAgence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia will sign a trilateral accord against terrorism next month, Philippine Vice President Teofisto Guingona said on Tuesday.

PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test

PDI Perjuangan cadres take drugs test JAKARTA: The ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) administered urine tests to all of its functionaries on Tuesday to test for drug use."This is part of PDI Perjuangan's commitment to combating the use of drugs," PDI Perjuangan deputy...

JP/6/prosecutor

JP/6/prosecutorJustice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment processMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system.

Purnomo holds talk with Saddam

Purnomo holds talk with Saddam Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro held talks on Tuesday with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during a visit in Baghdad, the Indonesian embassy said.

Crash victims moved to other hospital

Crash victims moved to other hospital CIREBON, West Java: Private bus operator PT Dewi Sri has been accused of arranging for 10 people, who where seriously injured on Sunday in a head-on collision between two of the bus company's buses, to be discharged from Pelabuhan hospital.