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Sat, 18 May 2002
'Fare hike raises price of goods'
'Fare hike raises price of goods' Vendors at traditional markets in the capital are well versed in the ups and downs of basic commodity prices. And a number of these vendors told The Jakarta Post that past experience had taught them that any increase in public transportation fares had a very bad...
Sat, 18 May 2002
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Page 4Headings1. Amen: 8 x 4 lines MPR urged to share power with the public 2. Maluku: 20 x 2 lines TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas 3. Police: 32 x 1 line: Angry police to continue legal fight 4. Army: 24 x 2 lines: TNI awaits Megawati's nod for Army chief candidate 5.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Mob torches bus after child's head crushed
Mob torches bus after child's head crushed Mob torches bus after toddler killed Toddler killed by Garuda Indonesia bus Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangIt was dawn on Friday and three-year-old Aditya would not stop crying.
Sat, 18 May 2002
To amend or not to amend
To amend or not to amendFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe debate over amending the 1945 Constitution has become increasingly heated among politicians, political observers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Sat, 18 May 2002
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visit
Troops, warships stand by for Mega's visitTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters has set up a joint task force of 2,000 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel to safeguard President Megawati Soekarnoputri's historic four-hour visit to attend East Timor's...
Sat, 18 May 2002
The 1998 student movement revisited
The 1998 student movement revisitedAri A. Perdana Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Calling for reform, follow us! Calling for succession, follow us! No need to doubt, friends, just hold our hands.
Sat, 18 May 2002
TNI expects the Assembly to respect differences of opinion of
TNI expects the Assembly to respect differences of opinion of the people, maintain the concept of the unitary state as well as the presidential system, he said in a press briefing at TNI headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta.
Sat, 18 May 2002
E. Timor: World's youngest nation
E. Timor: World's youngest nationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta When East Timor becomes the world's youngest nation midnight Sunday, its people may heave a sigh of relief as it looks back on its long history of colonization and war.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Angry fishermen burn fishing boats
Angry fishermen burn fishing boats SERANG, Banten: Hundreds of enraged fishermen in Pasauran, Serang regency, Banten went on a rampage on Monday and Tuesday, burning four fishing boats they suspected of using trawls for fishing.
Sat, 18 May 2002
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain Kopassus presence in troubled areasThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft case
Court chief refuses to shift judge on graft caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal processing of two alleged corruptors dragged on as the Central Jakarta District Court chief rejected a request from the chief of the Central Jakarta Prosecutors' Office to replace the...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East Timor
Australia ready to seal oil treaty with East TimorAssociated Press, Canberra Australia and East Timor will sign a treaty next week to divide oil and gas reserves under the Timor Sea, the government said Friday.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movement
Sukarno and the Sept. 30 movementHarry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post Jakarta hbkc@centrin.net.id A lot has been said openly about the 1965 "Sept. 30 Movement" -- the attempted putcsh and assassination of seven top military leaders which led to then president Sukarno's demise -- in the last four years,...
Sat, 18 May 2002
MPR urged to share amending role with public
MPR urged to share amending role with publicTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seems to be mired in a deep dilemma.If legislators cave in to public demands to have a say on amending the Constitution, they would dilute the...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Indonesia fails in Fed Cup
Indonesia fails in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia's junior Fed Cup tennis team failed to march through to the world level after losing 1-2 to South Korea in the Asia-Pacific group matches at the Bung Karno Stadium tennis courts here on Friday.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Presidential car arrives in Dili
Presidential car arrives in Dili JAKARTA: Indonesia's warship KRI Teluk Sampit, carrying the presidential car aboard, anchored at Dili on Friday.The car is to be used by President Megawati Soekarnoputri during here visit to attend East Timor's independence celebration and the swearing-in of...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Bali Fashion Week aimed global market
Bali Fashion Week aimed global marketRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The third Bali International Fashion Week, held from May 13 through to May 16, showed its class, attracting prominent local and national figures in the fashion business.
Sat, 18 May 2002
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorism
ASEAN countries agree to unified plan of action to combat terrorismM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Senior officials from 10 Southeast Asian nations agreed on Friday closer cooperation was needed to counter terrorism in a draft statement to be adopted by security ministers next...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Reflections on national awakening day
Reflections on national awakening dayMochtar Buchori Legislator Jakarta mbuchori@indo.net.id May 20 is National Awakening Day for us Indonesians, and May 2 is our National Education Day. Every year, on these two dates in May, we try to renew our understanding about the significance of the two...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Witnesses in Tommy's case
Witnesses in Tommy's case JAKARTA: The City Police released on Friday Tatang Somantri and Rahmat Hidayat -- two witnesses in Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's case who were arrested for lying before the court after receiving Rp 2 million (US$215) bribes each from Tommy's lawyer, Elza Syarief.
Sat, 18 May 2002
E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite
E. Timor pavillion, a tourist favorite culture'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor, which will be granted full independence as a new country on Monday, still is represented by a pavilion in the cultural park, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or Beautiful Indonesia Miniature...
Sat, 18 May 2002
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trial
70 enlisted men in E. Java to stand trialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seventy military personnel in East Java will be court-martialled for various violations, a senior officer said on Friday.Brawijaya East Java Military Police chief Col.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increases
Under pressure, governor announces bus fare increasesAhmad Junaidi and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso finally announced the new public transportation fares on Friday following pressure and threats from the Jakarta chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation...
Sat, 18 May 2002
1. Dake --
1. Dake -- Sukarno initiated the Sept. 30th movement: Dake 1 X 40 48pt Bodoni New book says Sukarno behind Sept. 30 Movement Sukarno was behind Sept. 30 Movement Harry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post Jakarta hbkc@centrin.net.id 2.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidate
Megawati's approval awaited for Army chief of staff candidateTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has completed the selection of the future Army chief of staff to replace Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Sat, 18 May 2002
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Page 4Headings1. Amen: 8 x 4 linesMPR urged to share power with publicThe People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) seems to be mired in a deep dilemma. If legislators cave in to public demands to have a say on amending the Constitution, they would dilute the long-established Assembly's authority to do...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have
Explosion in Garut, three die: An explosion, believed to have been caused by a bomb, occurred in Cipuluh plantation area in South Garut district, West Jawa at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, killing three people and injuring several others, said Ade Karyana, a duty officer at the Garut Police precinct.
Sat, 18 May 2002
LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors
LIPI seeks coral reef ambassadors JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is seeking a pair of school-age children from each province to be trained as ambassadors with the mission to promote coral reef protection among children.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Legislators busy
Legislators busy with lobbying From Rakyat Merdeka It is extremely ironic, not to mention embarrassing, to look at the behavior of members of the House of Representatives. They have occupied their very comfortable seats since 2001.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Our passports were confiscated
Our passports were confiscatedFrom Kompas In February 2002, my mother and I applied for two visas to the U.S. at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya. We were interviewed by Juaquin, who, without looking at the documents, which were all original and met the requirements, rejected them outright,...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 390 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 18 May 2002
'Customs office has failed to achieves reform'
'Customs office has failed to achieves reform'Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong public criticism over the last five months, the Directorate of Customs and Excise has still failed to show that it is changing and reforming itself, industry players say.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress
Yogyakarta hosts democracy congress YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of prodemocracy (Prodem) activists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will gather for a two-day congres on democracy in Yogyakarta to unify their movement to achieve democracy in the country.
Sat, 18 May 2002
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to Indonesia
In memoriam: Prof. Arndt, a great friend to IndonesiaThee Kian Wie, Economic Historian, Economic Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (P2E-LIPI), Jakarta, theekw@cbn.net.id On Monday morning, May 6, 2002, Heinz Arndt, one of Australia's most eminent economists and Emeritus Professor of...
Sat, 18 May 2002
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areas
TNI to maintain elite force presence in troubled areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) says it will keep its Special Force (Kopassus) troops in conflict areas, despite increasing concerns Kopassus is participating in the conflicts.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Freedom at midnight
Freedom at midnight At the stroke of midnight on Monday, May 20, a new nation will be born on Indonesia's eastern border on the island of Timor. The Democratic Republic of Timor Lorosae will then join the free nations of the world.
Sat, 18 May 2002
A'an Suryana
A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Choosing the right place to study, especially if that place is abroad, is an arduous task. So it is understandable if making such a difficult decision results in occasional bouts of dizziness, as it has for Citra Puspowardoyo, a high school graduate.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Govt to curb forest exploitation
Govt to curb forest exploitation JAKARTA: The office of the state minister of the environment pledged to follow up President Megawati Soekarnoputri's recent call for an end to the exploitation of the nation's forests.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreement
Aceh's Puteh promotes peace talk agreementApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a closed- door meeting with activists of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) in Medan, North Sumatra on Thursday to familiarize them with the outcome of...
Sat, 18 May 2002
New shipping route to open
New shipping route to open MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Residents of Sikka regency, who live in relative isolation, will soon enjoy a regular shipping service connecting them to Kupang and Surabaya three times a month.Kirana II ship begins its Surabaya-Maumere-Kupang service this week.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Language constraints hampers athletics tutor
Language constraints hampers athletics tutorMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Language constraints is still a major impediment in efforts to upskill Indonesian track and field coaches, according to a top official of the country's athletics governing body PASI.
Sat, 18 May 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 18, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy9:30 Show Life10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Entertainment3:00 Documentary3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 TV Drama5:00 Traditional...
Sat, 18 May 2002
South Korea hopes for miracle against China
South Korea hopes for miracle against ChinaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Host China must defend its women's team Uber Cup trophy it has held since 1998, otherwise it will suffer another humiliation on home turf after their male compatriots were denied a final berth in the...
Sat, 18 May 2002
JP/ /
JP/ / Management, business subjects top choices for overseas studyI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta While the quality of domestic higher education institutions has improved, studying overseas is still an option for many people.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Asian monies reach year highs
Asian monies reach year highsAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies surged against the dollar Friday - some to their highest levels in more than a year - as improving prospects for economic recovery continued to stir investors' interest in the region.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Timor bishop complains of rise in prostitution
Timor bishop complains of rise in prostitution Agence France-Presse, Dili, East Timor East Timor Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo complained of the rise in foreign prostitutes in the staunchly Catholic territory, which becomes independent at midnight on Sunday.
Sat, 18 May 2002
Police bust thugs along nothern coast route
Police bust thugs along nothern coast routeIndra Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Police authorities have finally started cracking down on hoodlums extorting money from bus and private car drivers passing by the Northern Coast route on Java island.
Sat, 18 May 2002
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Asian monies reach year highs JP/ Asian Currencies Up Late; Reach Multi-month Highs Vs Dlr Asian currencies surged against the dollar Friday - some to their highest levels in more than a year - as improving prospects for economic recovery continued to stir investors' interest in...
Sat, 18 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.17
Rupiah Rates May.17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.17 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,575.00 8,575.00 9,120.00 9,030.00 Australian dollar 1 5,253.80 4,700.82 5,004.14 4,950.25Brunei dollar 1 5,331.29 4,771.84 5,077.95 5,025.04Canadian dollar 1 6,159.
Sat, 18 May 2002
BP Kangean to sign new deal with Pertamina
BP Kangean to sign new deal with PertaminaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta British American oil and gas firm BP Indonesia said it had agreed to prematurely end its gas supply concession in East Java, and expected its unit BP Kangean Ltd.