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Fri, 17 May 2002
Endriartono and TNI reform
Endriartono and TNI reform Along with the return of the House of Representatives from its recess last Monday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri nominated one candidate to become the new Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, replacing TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S.Megawati's nomination is Gen.
Fri, 17 May 2002
Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phones
Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phonesK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Jakarta, a cell phone is the most easy-to-grab and easy-to- resell item for thieves, particularly the notorious kapak merah (red axe) street gang.
Fri, 17 May 2002
More than 600,000
More than 600,000 RI migrant workers employed illegally The Jakarta Post JakartaMore than 600,000 Indonesian migrant workers, mostly women, face labor exploitation in several countries as they are employed illegally, while hundreds are stranded at several embassies because of problems that...
Fri, 17 May 2002
Safety measures lacking?
Safety measures lacking? Is it too much to hope that the recent fire at Hotel Perdana Wisata in Bandung, in which three people died, will serve to make the management of other public venues sit up and rethink their fire safety arrangements (if, indeed, any at all exist)?Discos, for example,...
Fri, 17 May 2002
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Fri, 17 May 2002
ASEAN urged to harmonize criminal laws to remove 'safe havens'
ASEAN urged to harmonize criminal laws to remove 'safe havens'Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia urged Southeast Asian nations on Thursday to harmonize criminal laws to wipe out "safe havens" for cross-border criminal networks and enable their successful prosecution.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Economy grew by 2.47% in first quarter
Economy grew by 2.47% in first quarterDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew by 2.47 percent in the first three months of 2002 compared to the same period last year, fueled mainly by strong consumer spending, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Governor vows to dismiss officials with fake diplomas
Governor vows to dismiss officials with fake diplomasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Governor of North Sumatra T. Rizal Nurdin vowed on Wednesday to dismiss civil servants found guilty of using fake university diplomas.
Thu, 16 May 2002
ING sells Indonesian unit to QBE
ING sells Indonesian unit to QBE JAKARTA: Australian company QBE Insurance Group is to buy Dutch firm ING's non-medical general business in Indonesia.The two companies said, however, that ING's agents were still allowed to sell the ING non-medical products.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Diplomat who tames hostility
Diplomat who tames hostilityChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta Respect, says Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, is the basis of everything."If you want to be credible, you should behave credibly, if you want to be loved, you should behave lovably.
Thu, 16 May 2002
TV, radio operators reject bill on broadcasting
TV, radio operators reject bill on broadcastingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Television and radio broadcasting operators warned on Wednesday they would go off air if the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government failed to revise the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated.
Thu, 16 May 2002
The country's business players are looking to the future with
The country's business players are looking to the future with increased optimism as business sentiments have improved thanks to the restoration of security and order, a consultancy firm said.Danareksa Research Institute, citing its February-March survey, said the business sentiment index rose 1.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Wiryono, taming hostility
Wiryono, taming hostilityChristina Schott Contributor Jakarta Respect, says Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, is the basis of everything."If you want to be credible, you should behave credibly, if you want to be loved, you should behave lovably. And if you want to be respected you should behave respectably.
Thu, 16 May 2002
PIB seeks alliance with PPP Reformasi
PIB seeks alliance with PPP ReformasiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prominent Indonesian economist wants his planned political party to forge an alliance with the United Development Party of Reform (PPP Reformasi).Dr.
Thu, 16 May 2002
'Ojek' driver found dead in Bogor
'Ojek' driver found dead in Bogor BOGOR: An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was found dead with wounds all over his body on Wednesday morning, while his motorcycle was taken away by the alleged murderer.The body of Zaenal Abidin, 20, was found in a cassava field in the village of Leuwikotok in Pasir...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Danish dalmatians leave their mark in Bali
Danish dalmatians leave their mark in BaliYudha Bantono, Contributor, Kuta, Bali When Danish merchant Mads Johansen Lange landed on the island in the early 1800s, Bali was a serene paradise. There were no hotels, pubs, coffee shops, discotheques or fashion shops along Kuta and Legian roads.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Historic sites give way to supermarkets
Historic sites give way to supermarketsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon About 150 protesters have demanded the former mayor of Cirebon be held accountable and taken to court for the destruction of four historic buildings in the old city to make way for supermarkets.
Thu, 16 May 2002
2. Duit (2 x 24)
2. Duit (2 x 24) Asian currencies mixed, yen rally helps some JP/ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Late Yen Rally Helps Some Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Wednesday, with the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar strengthening on the back of gains in local stock markets and a late...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Free trade draft set for late 2002
Free trade draft set for late 2002Peter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse, Beijing China and 10 Southeast Asian countries aim to conclude an outline accord on the establishment of a huge free trade zone by the end of this year, officials said Wednesday.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Train derails in Lampung
Train derails in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A passenger train, Limex S-1, derailed in Kalibalangan subdistrict, Lampung province, on early Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.The ill-fated train had left the Kertapati railway station in Palembang province at 9 p.m.
Thu, 16 May 2002
RI, Singapore navies in exercise
RI, Singapore navies in exercise BATAM, Riau: The Indonesian Navy and its Singaporean counterpart are scheduled to hold a joint exercise to improve security in the waters bordering the two countries next week.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Trials for Tommy, Akbar tainted by 'bangsat' incident
Trials for Tommy, Akbar tainted by 'bangsat' incidentMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra resumed on Wednesday. But presiding judge Amiruddin Zakaria made use of the occasion to defend himself for his failure to stop the war of words (many of...
Thu, 16 May 2002
2. 2 X 40 36pt Bodoni
2. 2 X 40 36pt Bodoni A democratic and prosperous Indonesia is pivotal for Asia Pacific region Helen Clark Prime Minister New Zealand
Thu, 16 May 2002
Intervention in
Intervention in law enforcementFrom Media Indonesia As Indonesia is a law-based state, Indonesians long to witness the implementation of proper legal enforcement in this country, where, today, the law applies only to the poor but not to the well-to-do, for whom the law is a commodity that can be...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Megawati chides defiant party members
Megawati chides defiant party membersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed on Wednesday her indignation at the undisciplined behavior of local party legislators and warned they would...
Thu, 16 May 2002
New provinces to have police commands
New provinces to have police commands TERNATE, North Maluku: The National Police will set up provincial police commands in four new provinces, a senior police officer said on Wednesday."The commands will be established next year at the latest," said Brig. Gen.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Democratic Indonesia pivotal for the region
Democratic Indonesia pivotal for the regionHelen Clark, Prime Minister, New Zealand Indonesia is an immensely more complex society than New Zealand. Keeping a strong sense of national identity and purpose will always be a more difficult task for this nation than it is for New Zealand.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Saudi Arabia gives aid for immunization
Saudi Arabia gives aid for immunization JAKARTA: The Saudi Arabian government donated Rp 1.95 billion on Tuesday to the city administration to fund hepatitis B immunization for the city's babies.The financial assistance was handed over by Ambassador Abdullah Hamid Halim to Governor Sutiyoso to...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe City Council's special committee completed on Wednesday the draft of the gubernatorial election regulation, which, if enacted, would limit certain candidates' chances of being elected and ignore public participation.
Thu, 16 May 2002
GAM takes nine female students hostage
GAM takes nine female students hostageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has once again taken female students hostage, this time at least nine, for allegedly consorting with government troops.Aceh police spokesman Comr.
Thu, 16 May 2002
South Korea to challenge China in Uber Cup final
South Korea to challenge China in Uber Cup finalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Host and defending champion China cleared its path to the final stage of the women's team Uber Cup after defeating Hong Kong with a clean sweep victory of 3-0 in a one-sided match at Guangzhou's...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Economic growth?
Economic growth? Praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the significant improvement in Indonesia's economic situation could further strengthen market confidence, both in the economic outlook and the government's credibility.
Thu, 16 May 2002
IT product retail sales up 15% this year
IT product retail sales up 15% this year The sales of Information Technology (IT) solutions and services for the retailing sector in Indonesia is predicted to reach US$80 million this year, an increase of about 15 percent from around US$70 million last year.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Police, Army trade blame over Ambon shooting
Police, Army trade blame over Ambon shootingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Army's Special Force (Kopassus) and the National Police took swipes at each other on Wednesday, after the police accused two Kopassus soldiers of being directly involved in Monday's escape of a suspected provocateur...
Thu, 16 May 2002
House sets up population forum
House sets up population forum JAKARTA: Members of the House of Representatives from various factions and commissions declared on Wednesday the establishment of a parliamentary forum for population and development.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Indonesia stunned by India 3-0 in Fed Cup
Indonesia stunned by India 3-0 in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia was beaten 0-3 by India in a Group Three tie at the Asia-Pacific Junior Fed Cup in the Bung Karno tennis hall on Wednesday.While India, which has won twice, is already guaranteed a place in the quarterfinals, Indonesia...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Council defies public hopes with draft election rules
Council defies public hopes with draft election rulesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council's special committee completed on Wednesday the draft of the gubernatorial election regulation, which, if enacted, would limit certain candidates' chances of being elected and ignore public...
Thu, 16 May 2002
N. Jakarta's road that never dries
N. Jakarta's road that never dries One of the main access roads to the luxury estate of Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta, Jl. Kapuk Raya, remains under water although there has not been much rain in recent weeks, certainly nothing on the order of the huge floods in February, which paralyzed the...
Thu, 16 May 2002
RI to host workers competition
RI to host workers competition JAKARTA: Indonesia has been appointed the host of the 4th ASEAN Vocational Skills Competition to be held here in October, Manpower Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea said Wednesday.Jacob said the decision was made during the 16th ASEAN Labor Ministerial Meeting in Laos from May...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 15 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 390 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Chinese-Indonesians still fearful of more rioting
Chinese-Indonesians still fearful of more riotingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High, strong fences were erected surrounding some malls and shopping centers here in the wake of the May 1998 riots, yet they fail to ensure business safety, at least for most shop owners who are still...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Asian currencies mixed, yen rally helps some
Asian currencies mixed, yen rally helps someAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Wednesday, with the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar strengthening on the back of gains in local stock markets and a late session yen rally.
Thu, 16 May 2002
Eye of the mind and window of the heart
Eye of the mind and window of the heartYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta "I don't see that you're trying to return. I have seen no signs that you want to start changing the situation. Don't blame me for being void of any tolerance.
Thu, 16 May 2002
PIB may forge an alliance with PPP Reformasi
PIB may forge an alliance with PPP ReformasiThe Jakarta Post Jakarta CANBERRA: A prominent Indonesian economist wants his planned political party to forge an alliance with the United Development Party of Reform (PPP Reformasi).Dr.
Thu, 16 May 2002
It's Tommy's trial, but judge talks about Akbar
It's Tommy's trial, but judge talks about AkbarMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra resumed on Wednesday. But presiding judge Amiruddin Zakaria made use of the occasion to defend himself for his failure to stop the war of words between a...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Distribution system of fertilizer may change
Distribution system of fertilizer may changeAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture will propose to the Ministry of Industry and Trade that the current fertilizer distribution system be revised to help prevent future supply shortages, a senior official said.
Thu, 16 May 2002
PPP may bring forward congress to 2003: Hamzah
PPP may bring forward congress to 2003: HamzahAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In anticipation of the heated competition ahead in the 2004 general election, United Development Party (PPP) chairman and Vice President Hamzah Haz hinted on Wednesday that the party would expedite its...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Forests need to breathe
Forests need to breathe An old issue has emerged again from Kuta, Bali. President Megawati Soekarnoputri said when she opened a working conference of the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaries (APHI) in Kuta recently that forest exploitation should be discontinued to give opportunity to...
Thu, 16 May 2002
Telkom, BSI to develop phone lines
Telkom, BSI to develop phone lines JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom and Bukaka Singtel International (BSI) signed on Wednesday an agreement to develop telephone facilities in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Thu, 16 May 2002
IMF supports government's plan on BII rights issue
IMF supports government's plan on BII rights issueDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported the government's proposal for Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) to launch a rights issue, saying the move would help to strengthen the bank's capital base.