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Fri, 24 May 2002
Cirebon urged to protect workers' rights
Cirebon urged to protect workers' rights CIREBON, West Java: An alliance of non-governmental organizations urged the Cirebon administration to give social security to workers, especially those who worked in the handicraft industry.
Fri, 24 May 2002
WSSD has to focus on the suffering of the vulnerable
WSSD has to focus on the suffering of the vulnerableIskandar Hadrianto Fellowship Student United Nations University Leadership Academy Jakarta ndorois@hotmail.com Contained in the opening principle of the 1992 Rio Declaration is the assertion that: Human beings are at the center of concerns for...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Activists demand UN help in Aceh as 17 killed
Activists demand UN help in Aceh as 17 killedIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Prodemocracy and human rights activists called on the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for a ceasefire to pave the way for a comprehensive and peaceful solution through all- inclusive dialogs...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Al-Qaeda network has 'toehold' in Indonesia, U.S. warns
Al-Qaeda network has 'toehold' in Indonesia, U.S. warnsBelinda Goldsmith, Reuters, Canberra A top U.S. security official said on Thursday there was evidence that Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda militant network had established a toehold in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Rupiah strengthens to new eight-month high
Rupiah strengthens to new eight-month highThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah closed higher at Rp 8,960 to the U.S. dollar on Thursday, making it the first time the local currency had crossed the psychologically important boundary of Rp 9,000 since September last year.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Govt to pursue good relations with E. Timor
Govt to pursue good relations with E. TimorKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a clear message to forget the bitter past and look toward the future, the government said on Thursday that Indonesia would keep good relations with the newly born state of East Timor.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Gas deal tops agenda in Howard, Jiang talks
Gas deal tops agenda in Howard, Jiang talks Visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard Thursday met with Chinese President Jiang Zemin and pushed again for a multi- billion-dollar gas deal.On the second full day of a three-day visit to China, Howard had lunch with Jiang in the southwestern city...
Fri, 24 May 2002
BP names panel on Tangguh project
BP names panel on Tangguh projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anglo-American energy giant BP Plc has appointed a four-strong international panel of experts to advise it on various issues regarding the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Structural problems causing poverty remain unaddressed
Structural problems causing poverty remain unaddressedFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Siti Solikhatun Nasirun, 22, packs her bag and gets ready to join a group of Indonesian migrant workers to Singapore.
Fri, 24 May 2002
The spirit of Rio must be reinvoked in Bali
The spirit of Rio must be reinvoked in BaliHira Jhamtani Board member of KONPHALINDO an environmental NGO based in Jakarta. In June 1992, Rio de Janeiro saw a celebration of the spirit to save earth and humankind through the Earth Summit.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Asian currencies mixed, BoJ intervenes again
Asian currencies mixed, BoJ intervenes againAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in narrow trading ranges Thursday as market participants remained cautious of further U.S. dollar buying by Japanese authorities to curb the yen's strength.
Fri, 24 May 2002
1. Duit (1 x 35)
1. Duit (1 x 35)Asian monies mixed, BOJ intervenes 2. WHO (2 x 24)Duty-free retailers lash WHO tobacco convention3. Oil (2 x 20) Oil recovers as U.S. starts driving season JP/
Fri, 24 May 2002
Political alienation and antipathy rules
Political alienation and antipathy rulesMochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta, mbuchori@indo.net.id Antipathy toward political parties among the Indonesian public has been growing rapidly. All political parties, big and small, have managed somehow to alienate themselves from the public.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Pledge to preserve forests needs dust off
Pledge to preserve forests needs dust offThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Former state minister of environment Emil Salim, who went to the Rio de Janeiro world summit in 1992, must be disappointed.Not only has the government failed to follow up its pledges under the Rio declaration, forests are...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Police in dark about Bambang Rachmadi
Police in dark about Bambang Rachmadi JAKARTA: The police said on Thursday they would begin a search for Bambang Rachmadi, a key suspect in the Rp 40 billion corruption case at the state-owned Jamsostek, if he did not respond to a second summons to appear for questioning.City police chief Insp. Gen.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Democracy interrupted: Lessons from Venezuela
Democracy interrupted: Lessons from VenezuelaPhilips J Vermonte Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta pjvermonte@link.net.id A study conducted jointly by two respectable institutions, LP3ES and Cesda, concludes that the Indonesian Military (TNI) is still a major political player in...
Fri, 24 May 2002
EAEG: Acronym for regional prosperity
EAEG: Acronym for regional prosperity The peace dividend is the imperative driving the Prime Minister, again, to persuade East Asian nations -- this time in Tokyo -- to adopt the East Asian Economic Grouping (EAEG).
Fri, 24 May 2002
Democracy interrupted: Lessons from Venezuela
Democracy interrupted: Lessons from VenezuelaPhilips J Vermonte, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, pjvermonte@link.net.id A study conducted jointly by two respectable institutions, the Institute for Economics and Social Research, Education and Information (LP3ES) and the...
Fri, 24 May 2002
A Yogyakarta craftsman gives teeth artistic touch
A Yogyakarta craftsman gives teeth artistic touchSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Go to local souvenir shops. There, you will find extensive handicrafts made out of different materials like wood, dried flower, clay or recycled paper.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Date in governor's letter creates furor
Date in governor's letter creates furorAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has blamed his subordinates for typing the wrong date of when his tenure ends in a letter to President Megawati, which gave the impression that Sutiyoso had extended his term. His term ends on Oct.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 23, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Military's virginity ruling, 'a rights violation'
Military's virginity ruling, 'a rights violation'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women took their turn on Thursday to berate the Indonesian Military (TNI) for human rights abuses -- outside of the courtroom.A student activist from South Kalimantan braved the presence of former TNI chief Gen.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Indonesia to snub European offer on rights abuse probe
Indonesia to snub European offer on rights abuse probeAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon The Indonesian government is set to formally reject the European Parliament's suggestion to invite a United Nations investigating team to probe human rights abuses...
Fri, 24 May 2002
No paper
No paper In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday and the Buddhist Day of Enlightment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. Our website, however, will run as normal. The Post will resume publication on Monday. -- Publisher
Fri, 24 May 2002
Alkatiri makes it to the top
Alkatiri makes it to the topPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Dili After taking oath on May 20, East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri warned that his government would have to "often take unpopular measures" to keep it going.
Fri, 24 May 2002
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 27
1. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 27 Date in governor's letter to President creates intrigue 2. ELZA: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11 Police extend detention of Tommy's lawyer 3. DRUGS: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 22 Two nightspots reopen 4. SPEAK: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 'The country will lose a whole generation if ...'
Fri, 24 May 2002
Reforestation program around Lake Toba
Reforestation program around Lake Toba MEDAN, North Sumatra: Toba Lake Ecosystem Observation Agency plans to build 1,000 large ponds in the catchment area around Lake Toba in North Sumatra in a bid to support the reforestation program launched by President Megawati Soekarnoputri last March.
Fri, 24 May 2002
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 lines
1. Aceh: 8 x 4 lines Activists demand UN help in Aceh as 17 killed 2. Smuggle: 20 x 2 lines:Five Cirebon officials to be probed over luxury car smuggling 3. Makassar: 40 x 1 line Ambon kids express trauma through painting
Fri, 24 May 2002
Civil servants told to quit politics
Civil servants told to quit politics JAKARTA: The government is in the process of collecting data on civil servants who are registered members of political parties and threatens to dismiss those found holding double positions.
Fri, 24 May 2002
House to sign off on Endriartono nomination
House to sign off on Endriartono nominationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the question of internal reform in the Indonesian Military (TNI) hangs in the balance, legislators and military observers gave a thumbs-up to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nomination of Gen.
Fri, 24 May 2002
2. Trial ---- 2x23
2. Trial ---- 2x23 Rights trial witnesses fail to detail E. Timor mayhem
Fri, 24 May 2002
Development may damage most of Earth's surface
Development may damage most of Earth's surfaceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unless urgent action is taken, the continuing development of poorly planned infrastructures will affect 70 percent of the Earth's surface over the next three decades, a UN report said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Reuters
Reuters London Gold took a breather on Thursday from its sprint to 2-1/2 year price highs but violence in the Middle East and fears of an Indian-Pakistan war were expected to keep the precious metal bubbling over, traders said.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Ambon children express trauma through art
Ambon children express trauma through artJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Dear Tammi Aimi, Ternate. I'm longing for my home and to see all my friends. But I'm scared, wondering if you, my friend Tammi, are willing to welcome me back, as we saw our family among those who attacked yours.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Govt urged to pursue communications liberalization plan
Govt urged to pursue communications liberalization plan Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Noted analysts and telecommunications businessmen urged the government on Thursday to pursue its plan to open up the telecommunications sector by removing the monopoly of state-owned...
Fri, 24 May 2002
TV Program: Friday, May 24, 2002
TV Program: Friday, May 24, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
Fri, 24 May 2002
No common vision
No common vision One popular theme of National Awakening Day (May 20) and the reform commemorations has been that Indonesians lack a shared vision. At the moment the only shared vision seems to be that someone else is causing the problems.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Govt told to revise distribution of textile quotas
Govt told to revise distribution of textile quotasAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators called on the Ministry of Industry and Trade to revise the existing allocation system of export quotas for textile products due to the lack of transparency.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Endriartono told to keep his pledges
Endriartono told to keep his pledgesThe Jakarta Post Jakarta While the question of internal reform in the Indonesian Military (TNI) hangs in the balance, legislators and military observers gave a thumbs-up to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nomination of Gen.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Police extend detention of Tommy's lawyer
Police extend detention of Tommy's lawyerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Putra Mandala's lawyer Elza Syarief, who has been accused of bribing witnesses to lie in Tommy's trial, will be spending more time behind bars since the city police have extended her detention by 20 days.
Fri, 24 May 2002
RI-U.S. military ties must focus on management: Juwono
RI-U.S. military ties must focus on management: JuwonoMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Training programs for Indonesian soldiers in the United States should focus on financial management, says a former defense minister.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Intrigue surrounds governor's letter
Intrigue surrounds governor's letterAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has blamed his subordinates for typing the wrong date of when his tenure ends in a letter to President Megawati, which gave the impression that Sutiyoso had extended his term. His term ends on Oct.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, May 24, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, May 24, 2002Exhibitions* Photo Indonesia 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Museum Sono Budoyo Yogyakarta, Jl. Trikora 6 (Tel. 0274-376 775), until July 6 (contact number: CCF French Cultural Center, 0274-566520).
Fri, 24 May 2002
Brittle confidence
Brittle confidence Finance Minister Boediono chartered out a much brighter economic outlook for next year but the macroeconomic assumptions he proposed in the preliminary deliberations with the House of Representatives on the state budget plan for 2003 still very much reflects the brunt of the...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Busway system, a no-rush project for Jakarta: Experts
Busway system, a no-rush project for Jakarta: ExpertsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts warned the city administration on Thursday not to rush into implementing the new transportation busway system, which was scheduled to start in December, linking Blok M, South Jakarta, and downtown...
Fri, 24 May 2002
70,000 kids in prostitution
70,000 kids in prostitution YOGYAKARTA, Central Java: As many as 70,000 children in Indonesia are estimated to be working as prostitutes, most due to financial hardship and lack of other work.The Central Java representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) I Made Sutama said on...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Bisri to be sworn in on June 5
Bisri to be sworn in on June 5 JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais said on Thursday that Cholil Bisri would be sworn in as deputy Assembly speaker on June 5 replacing Matori Abdul Djalil.
Fri, 24 May 2002
Trade issues may cloud world summit on environment
Trade issues may cloud world summit on environmentBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trade and environment issues may intertwine at the upcoming United Nations summit on the environment, possibly harming Indonesian businesses if it fails to negotiate these "tricky" subjects, a senior...
Fri, 24 May 2002
Nightspots get green light to reopen
Nightspots get green light to reopenorCity gives green light to delinquent nightspots to reopen JAKARTA: The city administration said on Thursday that it had granted permission for two West Jakarta nightspots, forced to shut down for selling ecstasy, to reopen after the management promised in...