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Wed, 22 May 2002
Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: Official
Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: OfficialBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a greatly increased amount of construction and over- exploitation of groundwater, the city's land has subsided up to 91 centimeters in recent years, a city official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 2002
IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillion
IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Tuesday that it would launch next month the sale of bank loans with a total book value of between Rp 130 trillion and Rp 150 trillion (US$16.57 billion).
Wed, 22 May 2002
Drivers queried after rally over illegal fees
Drivers queried after rally over illegal feesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bandung Police is questioning more than 40 crews of container trucks after a rally they held to protest widespread levies and demand a whole day of access to Padalarang toll road ended in violence on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Reform loses its direction
Reform loses its direction Four years has elapsed since the reform movement kicked off in this country. Former president Soeharto's resignation from office on May 21, 1998, marked the end of the New Order regime and ushered in the reform era.
Wed, 22 May 2002
IMF, government complete preliminary discussions
IMF, government complete preliminary discussionsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government completed on Tuesday their initial round of discussions on the sixth review of the country's economic reform program.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Babies need more water during the dry season
Babies need more water during the dry season Dear Dr. Donya,Thank you very much for your kind and expert advice. I request you kindly advise me on:1. How much should the routine water intake be per day for my baby (in ml). And let me know how often I should have to give her water.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Screening of Endriartono open to the public
Screening of Endriartono open to the publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public's assessment of the personality and track record of military chief candidate Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will be answered as the House of Representatives (DPR) decided on Tuesday that the fit and proper...
Wed, 22 May 2002
FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale
FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said in a statement on Tuesday that the planned sale of the government's 51 percent stake in medium-sized Bank Niaga would not be delayed.It said that the final bid deadline would remain May 27.
Wed, 22 May 2002
19 arrested for gambling
19 arrested for gambling JAKARTA: Police arrested 19 alleged baccarat gamblers in the Bahari Apartments in North Jakarta on Tuesday.The apartments were also temporarily closed.Police detective chief Adj. Snr. Comr.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Policemen nabbed with marijuana
Policemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police.Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Riot erupts after legislator misses flight
Riot erupts after legislator misses flight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An airport in Irian Jaya remained closed on Tuesday because it was occupied by dozens of violent protesters after a local senior legislator missed his flight.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.21
Rupiah Rates May.21 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,560.00 8,560.00 9,105.00 9,015.00 Australian dollar 1 5,301.02 4,742.24 5,048.72 4,994.31Brunei dollar 1 5,330.36 4,770.13 5,076.67 5,023.68Canadian dollar 1 6,197.
Wed, 22 May 2002
UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membership
UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membershipEvelyn Leopold, Reuters, United Nations Hours after independence the tiny Pacific nation of East Timor applied to become the 190th member of the United Nations, an action greeted warmly on Monday by the UN Security Council.
Wed, 22 May 2002
'Corruptors' move to Singapore
'Corruptors' move to SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A court rejected on Tuesday the indictment of two former bankers in absentia in a corruption trial and ordered the prosecutor to summon the defendants, who currently live in Singapore.
Wed, 22 May 2002
E. Timor refugees cause trouble
E. Timor refugees cause trouble ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese refugees in the East Nusa Tenggara town of Belu continue to intimidate and blackmail locals, residents and officials said.Many of the refugees, armed with sharp weapons, have robbed local residents, Belu Regent Marsel Bere...
Wed, 22 May 2002
[i]The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the
The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the conference entitled Global Mining Initiative on Recourcing The Future in Toronto.
Wed, 22 May 2002
China to disburse $5m for ASEAN
China to disburse $5m for ASEAN DENPASAR, Bali: The People's Republic of China will disburse US$5 million to strengthen its relationship with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to support human development programs.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Mall blamed for water scarcity
Mall blamed for water scarcity JAKARTA: A city official alleged that Taman Anggrek mall and condominium in Grogol, West Jakarta could have violated an agreement on the use of groundwater resulting in a water shortage in the surrounding area.
Wed, 22 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27In Mimika: Former tailing area turns to fish cultivation After finishing high school in 1994, Viktor Joku's aspirations were to become a civil servant with the local fisheries office in Jayapura, just like his father.
Wed, 22 May 2002
1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines:
1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines:Corruption prevalent in PLN's Riau office: YLKI 2. Udin: 12 x 3 linesPolice detective ordered to appear at murder trial 3. Sopir: 32 x 1 line Drivers questioned after rally over levies
Wed, 22 May 2002
Evi wins Anniswati rapid games
Evi wins Anniswati rapid games JAKARTA: Evi Lindiawati won the rapid matches during the Anniswati Memorial Cup women's chess tournament in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.Evi, 17, from Jakarta, collected 8 points from nine rounds, winning in seven rounds and drawing in the remaining two.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Chang Purk's exterior belies very good food
Chang Purk's exterior belies very good foodPenn Dawson, Contributor, Jakarta There is a saying that we should not judge a book by its cover, which goes along with the idea that it is what's inside that counts.
Wed, 22 May 2002
'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'
'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) Commander, Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu, told soldiers deployed in the sectarian hot spot of Maluku to shed their prejudices in favor of their own...
Wed, 22 May 2002
Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKI
Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKIHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Corruption amounting to many billions of Rupiah is rampant at the Riau branch of state-owned electricity company PT PLN which has contributed to the company posting annual losses, the...
Wed, 22 May 2002
Telkom issues bonds
Telkom issues bonds JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced Tuesday its plan to issue fixed rate bonds worth Rp 1 trillion (US$109 million) with five years tenor and indicative coupon rates of between 17-17.5 percent.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Customs office must be serious in reforms: Analysts
Customs office must be serious in reforms: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to...
Wed, 22 May 2002
KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated
KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated tin firm, said on Tuesday it was sticking to its earlier target of producing less tin in 2002 even though global prices staged a recent recovery.
Wed, 22 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL
For ADVERTORIALA contribution to Meranti Pandak villagers "I'm very grateful for the loan from Caltex to renovate my house. Frankly, without such assistance, it would have been impossible for me to rebuild my house," villager Sobirin said.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Rapists must be
Rapists must be severely punishedFrom Media Indonesia It is really heart-rending for me to read and watch newspaper and TV reports about the rape and torture of a teenage girl, Lestari (16), by four youths in Klaten, Central Java. Their treatment of the victim was so barbaric and inhuman.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Megawati and the military
Megawati and the militaryImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six months of waiting, President Megawati Soekarnoputri eventually submitted her choice for the post of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to the House of Representatives (DPR) last Monday.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Mining must be carried out sustainably
Mining must be carried out sustainablyEmil Salim, Former Environment Minister, Indonesia This is indeed an important opportunity to move the mining industry yet a further step into the realms of sustainable development.
Wed, 22 May 2002
RP welcomes Japan's security role
RP welcomes Japan's security roleReuters, Tokyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, among the firmest supporters of the U.S. "war on terror" on Tuesday welcomed Japan's increased contribution to regional security.
Wed, 22 May 2002
The Chinese and the Jew
The Chinese and the Jew I was shocked with disbelief to read The Jakarta Post's report on April 29 titled Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena and that a noted lawyer and member of the national law commission such as Frans H.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 22, 2001Exhibition* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Govt told to support military
Govt told to support military JAMBI: Former minister of defense Mahfud MD said the government should support the military in its efforts to improve professionalism so the military would stop meddling in political and economic affairs.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 21 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 -5 25,000...
Wed, 22 May 2002
Disabled rally in Bandung
Disabled rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of people from the Forum of Struggle for the Disabled (Forpadi) marked National Awakening Day with a rally here on Monday.They marched through the city carrying banners and posters demanding the public, the government and state institutions...
Wed, 22 May 2002
ASEAN okays laws to fight terrorism
ASEAN okays laws to fight terrorismEileen Ng, Agence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian security ministers on Tuesday endorsed the use of preventive laws to fight terrorism despite failing to agree on a definition of the scourge.
Wed, 22 May 2002
JP/
JP/2. Howard (2 x 24) Australia seeks trade, gas deal with China 3. Energy (2 x 18) RP wants energy, finance cooperation JP/4. Oil (2 x 20) Oil data to quell the speculators JP/5. Niaga (1 x 30) FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale JP/13/Niaga
Wed, 22 May 2002
Who controls the media?
Who controls the media? I would like to add some thoughts to Arya Gunawan's excellent article titled Indonesian Press: Walking a tightrope" (The Jakarta Post, May 14, 2002).The end of Soeharto's New Order era in May 1998 was, at the same time, the beginning of the free press era in Indonesia.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Greater Jakarta transport needs coordination
Greater Jakarta transport needs coordinationTantri Yuliandini and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The failure of coordination between authorities in Jakarta and those in the outlaying areas of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi has contributed to the chaotic transportation system in...
Wed, 22 May 2002
Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesman
Wanted: The first true Indonesian statesmanMuhammad Nafik, Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still embroiled in a seemingly perpetual crisis of political and economic uncertainty, Indonesia's future could well appear even bleaker still due to the dearth of statesmanship among the members of the political elite.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Yuppies keep coffee shops on the boil
Yuppies keep coffee shops on the boilGrace Nirang, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesian farmers may be fed up with the low prices they get for their coffee but young people in the world's fourth most populous country can not get enough of the trendy bean.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trial
Officer ordered to appear at Udin's murder trialAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta Military Tribunal ordered on Tuesday the local military prosecutor to compel detective police officer Second Insp.
Wed, 22 May 2002
RP wants Asian energy, finance cooperation
RP wants Asian energy, finance cooperationReuters, Tokyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo called on Tuesday for Asian countries to cooperate in the energy field and said an embryonic common regional currency could be in place within a decade.
Wed, 22 May 2002
What have we achieved?
What have we achieved? After two days of talks about the domestic problem of Aceh, held in a foreign country, under the umbrella of the Henry Dunant Center, and attended by people from the U.S., Great Britain, Thailand and other countries, Indonesia has achieved nothing concrete.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse
Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaAbout a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Students mourn death of reform movement
Students mourn death of reform movementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike other historical days, the fourth year of the reform movement was observed in a bitter mood on Tuesday, with students nationwide taking to the streets to vent their disappointment with the political elite's failure to comply...
Wed, 22 May 2002
Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key post
Megawati approves Bisri's bid for MPR key postAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon issue a decree to appoint Muslim cleric Cholil Bisri to fill the post of deputy speaker in the People's Consultative Assembly.Roy B.
Tue, 21 May 2002
Clarification needed
Clarification needed I work as a dentist (civil service registration number 140243579) at the public health center in Tanjung Batu, Tujuh Belas district, Singkawang, West Kalimantan. Allow me now to inquire about the status of my employment.