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Fri, 10 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 Message from the European Commission In the aftermath of the Second World War, Europe lay in ruins. Rebuilding Europe required a radically new way of building friendship and co-operation between European nations and peoples.
Fri, 10 May 2002
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1. Stlind (1 x 30) Satelindo to open network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi JP/ /satelindoSatelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi Cellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to invest some US$250 million this year to develop the cellular infrastructure in Kalimantan and...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Stiff sanctions needed for crooked lawyers
Stiff sanctions needed for crooked lawyersA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Who helps criminals before they get arrested? The answer: Acquaintances. And who helps criminals after they get arrested? The answer: Lawyers ...
Fri, 10 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 Message from the European Commission In the aftermath of the Second World War, Europe lay in ruins. Rebuilding Europe required a radically new way of building friendship and co-operation between European nations and peoples.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Aceh peace talks resume with both sides equally adamant
Aceh peace talks resume with both sides equally adamantAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) resumed peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, but with both sides sticking to their agendas it remains to be seen if this latest round...
Fri, 10 May 2002
'TVRI' and musicians
'TVRI' and musiciansFrom KompasNew live music programs on state-owned television station TVRI have enjoyed a good response from music buffs across the country, particularly rock musicians.The question is, how can TVRI enable unknown and unrecorded music groups to appear twice in one show? Actually,...
Fri, 10 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Europe may help keep Asia's recovery on track, says ADB
Europe may help keep Asia's recovery on track, says ADBAndrew Priest, Reuters, Shanghai Delegates began arriving here on Wednesday for the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting as a senior ADB economist said an unexpected pickup in European growth may insulate Asian exporters from any cooling in...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.8
Rupiah Rates May.8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,798.00 8,798.00 9,344.00 9,252.00Australian dollar 1 5,329.13 4,780.83 5,082.20 5,027.54Brunei dollar 1 5,423.75 4,867.50 5,172.43 5,118.67Canadian dollar 1 6,253.51 5,611.69 5,963.75 5,901.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Officials powerless against bylaw violators
Officials powerless against bylaw violatorsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The bylaw stipulates clearly that the riverbanks, which are included as green areas, must be free from buildings. The fact shows that two fancy restaurants are standing on the Cisadane riverbank.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Kalijodo gangs sign peace deal
Kalijodo gangs sign peace deal The leaders of two warring gangs in the Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex in Penjaringan district, North Jakarta, signed an agreement on Wednesday to end their long-standing feud.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Floods kill three in S. Sulawesi
Floods kill three in S. Sulawesi MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three people were found dead in Bone district, South Sulawesi, following three days of flooding.The victims from Awangtangka village in Kajuara subdistrict were identified as Dahlia Beddua, Petta Esa and his grandchild, Antara news agency...
Fri, 10 May 2002
IPPs asks Supreme Court to settle VAT dispute
IPPs asks Supreme Court to settle VAT disputeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Independent geothermal power producers (IPPs) in the country are putting their last hopes on the Supreme Court to independently settle their dispute with the tax office over a controversial value added tax...
Fri, 10 May 2002
To Chinese businessmen
To Chinese businessmenFrom Warta KotaFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid recently called on wealthy Chinese businessmen in Indonesia to assist small and medium-scale businessmen in the country, regardless of their origins.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi
Satelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, SulawesiRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post JakartaCellular operator PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) plans to invest some US$250 million this year to develop the cellular infrastructure in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, a senior company official said on...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Tommy's trial postponed due to his lawyers' absence
Tommy's trial postponed due to his lawyers' absenceMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court postponed on Wednesday the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra due to the absence of his lawyers, who were protesting over the arrest of...
Fri, 10 May 2002
HK shokcs RI with 3-2 win in Uber Cup heat
HK shokcs RI with 3-2 win in Uber Cup heatNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia was stunned 2-3 by Hong Kong in the opening day of Badminton's Uber Cup on Thursday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, while China swept past Sweden in the Thomas Cup event.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Hamzah to visit Batam
Hamzah to visit Batam BATAM, Riau: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to make a two-day visit to Batam island, starting on Friday. Hamzah, who is an economist, is expected to open a seminar organized by the Indonesian Association of Economists (ISEI) and to open a women's painting exhibition on...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Presidential security guards in E. Timor: Five members of the
Presidential security guards in E. Timor: Five members of the Indonesian presidential security force have arrived in East Timor to make security arrangements for a visit by President Megawati Soekarnoputri who will attend the independence ceremony of the new state on May 20.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Bus fares up in Yogyakarta
Bus fares up in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Bus drivers here ended their strike on Wednesday after six hours of negotiations with government officials and the provincial legislature resulted in an agreement on a temporary fare increase.
Fri, 10 May 2002
RI to go on developing nuclear technology: Mega
RI to go on developing nuclear technology: MegaAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Wednesday Indonesia would continue to develop nuclear technology as an alternative source of energy, not for arms or defensive purposes.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Spanish ambassador visits Karawaci
Spanish ambassador visits Karawaci TANGERANG: The Spanish ambassador to Indonesia, Damaso da Lario, visited the Lippo Karawaci housing estate on Wednesday to maintain the good relations with the community living in and around the estate.
Fri, 10 May 2002
36 Navy warships need repair
36 Navy warships need repair SURABAYA: A total of 36 Indonesian Navy warships are not battle-ready, says Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh.Sondakh was quoted by Antara news agency as making this comment to First Gentleman Taufik Kiemas, who visited the Eastern Region Navy...
Fri, 10 May 2002
'Sri Bumi' satires sad reality
'Sri Bumi' satires sad realityKartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Living in Indonesia is confusing. It's said the country is rich and famed for its green rice fields but the facts show it to be the other way around: We don't have enough rice to feed the people and have to import it from...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Indonesia's oil-saving efforts going nowhere
Indonesia's oil-saving efforts going nowhereThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Big consumers who are reluctant to save gasoline and diesel fuel have become the thorn in the side of the transportation sector's oil-based conservation efforts, but as fuel prices continue to increase experts now are calling for...
Fri, 10 May 2002
RI protests RP's safeguard tariff meassure on ceramics
RI protests RP's safeguard tariff meassure on ceramicsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Indonesia has formally asked the Philippine government, via that country's ambassador at the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO), to revoke the high import tariff imposed...
Fri, 10 May 2002
From Warta Kota
From Warta KotaTelevisi Pendidikan Indonesia (TPI), originally established for educational purposes, seems to be somewhat deviating from its true mission now. We used to advise our children to watch TPI frequently to increase their knowledge, such as through the "Discovery series.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Short circuit may be hotel fire couse
Short circuit may be hotel fire couseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigating the recent hotel fire in Bandung, West Java are exploring the possibility of a short circuit in the hotel's discotheque as the cause of the blaze, which left three people dead. Greater Bandung Police chief Sr. Supt.
Fri, 10 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 8 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 390 10 47,500 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 10 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own...
Fri, 10 May 2002
Airline staff divided over Sutiyoso
Airline staff divided over SutiyosoLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pilots and stewardesses also have their opinions on Sutiyoso, the city governor, who will end his first five-year term in October.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Government asks media to jointly define rules
Government asks media to jointly define rulesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has called on media organizations to sit down with government officials to formulate regulations necessary to create what it calls as responsible media.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Improve troops' mobility in nearly lawless Maluku
Improve troops' mobility in nearly lawless MalukuSiswo Pramono, PhD Candidate, Australian National University, Canberra A modicum of "peace" has been attained in Maluku and cemented in the Malino II peace agreement. The incident in Soya coined a question of how to protect the fragile peace.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Govt asks media to jointly outline rules
Govt asks media to jointly outline rulesKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has called on media organizations to sit down with government officials to formulate regulations necessary to create what it calls as responsible media.
Fri, 10 May 2002
1. Stlind (1 x 30)
1. Stlind (1 x 30) Satelindo to open network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi JP/ /satelindoSatelindo to expand network in Kalimantan, Sulawesi2. Money (1 x 40) Asian monies down late; dollar questioned JP/3. Apji (2 x 27) Internet blackout threat fails to materialize JP/ /apjii4.
Fri, 10 May 2002
Antiterrorism bill to go to House in June
Antiterrorism bill to go to House in JuneTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is proposing to submit very soon to the House of Representatives an antiterrorism bill, which allows foreign countries to prosecute terrorists in Indonesia and threatens stiff sanctions against them.
Fri, 10 May 2002
TNI remains dominant in politics
TNI remains dominant in politicsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) is still powerful in politics and is even seeking to reinstate its control over the civilian leadership, prompting the stalling of the nation's sweeping reforms, says a study into the views of...
Fri, 10 May 2002
UNAMET responsible for East Timor unrest: General
UNAMET responsible for East Timor unrest: GeneralTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta An Indonesian Military (TNI) general said on Wednesday that the United Nations had a share of the blame in the violence and human rights violations before, during and after the...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts
Energy conservation a hard sell amid lavish lifestyle: Analysts The Jakarta Post Jakarta An energy crisis would cripple the country in 20 years time if people here continued to consume energy at the current rate, regardless of the belief that the country was abundant with natural resources, energy...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Poor street lighting causes fear
Poor street lighting causes fear TANGERANG: Residents of Benda village in Tangerang have complained about the absence of street illumination, which makes the area prone to crimes and traffic accidents at night.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Political laws, presidency bill top priorities at House
Political laws, presidency bill top priorities at HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has put the revision of political laws and a bill on the presidency as top priorities for deliberation in the next House session scheduled to commence on May 13.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Three hard-liners arrested in Bogor
Three hard-liners arrested in Bogor BOGOR: Bogor Police have arrested three Islamic hard-liners for their involvement in attempts to establish an Islamic state.Jimmi, 21, Fahmi, 25, and Heri, 26, were arrested in a house at the Duta Kencana Housing Subdivision, on Jl.
Wed, 08 May 2002
'TVRI' could support
'TVRI' could support musicians moreFrom Kompas New live music programs on state-owned television station TVRI have enjoyed a good response from music buffs across the country, particularly rock musicians.
Wed, 08 May 2002
IPSI boss Eddie admits frustration and relief
IPSI boss Eddie admits frustration and reliefMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eddie Nalapraya, the long standing chairman of the Indonesian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSI), -- a type of martial art -- looks to be engulfed with a mixed frame of mind ahead of his plan to relinquish his federation...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Power cut threat
Power cut threat On April 23, 2002, at 8 a.m, two employees of the state-owned electricity company (PLN) came to our house, saying that we had not paid the electricity bill for February, 2002, and that they would immediately cut off the power supply.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Correction:
Correction:The Traditional Arts of Portugal textile exhibition at the Textile Museum, Jl. Aipda K.S. Tubun Nos 2-4, Central Jakarta, will last until July 9, not May 9 as erroneously printed on this page on Tuesday. We regret the error. --Editor
Wed, 08 May 2002
Police probe Karaha project
Police probe Karaha project2. Rice (1 x 35)Govt won't up floor price of unhusked rice3. Telkom ( 4 x 10)Arianespace, Delta vying for Telkom satellite4. Swap (4 x10)Indonesia, Japan start talks on swap pact
Wed, 08 May 2002
New NU-based political party registered at justice ministry
New NU-based political party registered at justice ministry JAKARTA: In an attempt to preserve its presence in the country's political arena following the prolonged internal leadership dispute in the National Awakening Party (PKB), party officials confirmed on Tuesday the establishment of PKB...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Akbar still doing business as usual
Akbar still doing business as usualFrom Warta KotaIt has been strange to observe the Bulog scandal II. Many new findings have emerged, particularly at the hearing of defendant Rahardi Ramelan on the "Mahakam scenario".There was indeed such a meeting.