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Wed, 08 May 2002
Gusmao sees difficult years ahead
Gusmao sees difficult years ahead EAST TIMOR: President-elect Xanana Gusmao says his country will have to endure difficult times before it develops into a self- sustaining nation."I believe we are going to have a very difficult three years" after the country's formal independence on May 20, Gusmao...
Wed, 08 May 2002
LBH criticizes lackluster prosecutors
LBH criticizes lackluster prosecutors MEDAN, North Sumatra: The chairman of the Medan Legal Aid Institute (LBH Medan), Irham Buana Nasution, expressed disappointment on Monday over the lackluster performance of the North Sumatra High Prosecutor's Office in dealing with corruption cases in the...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Buleleng tense after regent election
Buleleng tense after regent electionI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali Tensions are rising in the coastal regency of Buleleng, some 100 kilometers north of Denpasar on Tuesday following the defeat of PDI Perjuangan's duo for the top regent and deputy regent posts for the 2002-2007...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Hamzah Haz visits Ja'far in police cell
Hamzah Haz visits Ja'far in police cellYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at the National Police...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on policeYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on police
Hamzah visits jailed 'brother', raises pressure on policeYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The pressure on the police rose to dizzying heights on Tuesday when Vice President Hamzah Haz visited the detained commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, in his cell at the...
Wed, 08 May 2002
New captain for Garuda
New captain for Garuda State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi set a good example of good governance by deciding not to appoint his elder brother as new president of PT Garuda Indonesia, even though Samudra Sukardi was the most qualified candidate for the position, as judged by his...
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
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3.Performance* Jazz Concert by Gunter Adlerq, Majapahit Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Jl Tunjungan no. 65 (Tel.
Wed, 08 May 2002
East Timor to open embassies
East Timor to open embassiesAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Tiny East Timor will open embassies in six countries this year following independence on May 20, its deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday.They will be set up in Jakarta, Canberra, Lisbon, Kuala Lumpur, Washington and Brussels, Fernando de...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.7
Rupiah Rates May.7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,785.00 8,785.00 9,331.00 9,239.00Australian dollar 1 5,287.81 4,743.02 5,042.47 4,988.14Brunei dollar 1 5,434.00 4,875.95 5,181.87 5,127.93Canadian dollar 1 6,248.40 5,606.25 5,958.49 5,895.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to win
Lawyers mired in moral crisis, using all means available to winA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest and detention of Elza Syarief, chief lawyer for president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, over a bribery case should signal an alarm to the nation over what is...
Wed, 08 May 2002
Govt won't up floor price of rice
Govt won't up floor price of riceAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will not raise the floor price of unhusked rice despite calls from agriculture experts and legislators, arguing that the current price of Rp 1,500 (about 16 U.S.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Police name 22 suspected gamblers
Police name 22 suspected gamblers MANADO, North Sulawesi: Provincial police named on Monday 22 suspects following the questioning of 385 people arrested following a series of raids on several gambling dens last week.
Wed, 08 May 2002
Three SE Asian countries sign anti-terrorism pact
Three SE Asian countries sign anti-terrorism pactJalil Hamid, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Three countries with the largest Muslim populations in Southeast Asia signed a pact on Tuesday to counter terrorism and crush a militant network they say is bent on turning all three into a single Islamic state.
Wed, 08 May 2002
* Headlines: Public minibus drivers' strike recedes 2
* Headlines: Public minibus drivers' strike recedes 2 * National: Military-like people buried Suai victims4 * Archipelago: Probe goes on as victims identified 5 * Opinion: RI biodiversity will be gone in 30 years 6 * City: Regency keeps hopes high for gambling centers 8 * Sports: Spicy contests...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.6
Rupiah Rates May.6 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,788.00 8,788.00 9,334.00 9,242.00Australian dollar 1 5,286.50 4,742.00 5,041.29 4,986.98Brunei dollar 1 5,424.22 4,867.35 5,172.62 5,118.80Canadian dollar 1 6,262.72 5,619.29 5,972.23 5,909.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirloomsFrom Pikiran Rakyat I am concerned about the two missing gamelan instruments and other heirlooms belonging to the Indramayu people, as published in Pikiran Rakyat daily on March 25. The regional administration should not evade responsibility on these missing assets.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Suspect says 25 councilors took bribes in JEC project
Suspect says 25 councilors took bribes in JEC projectAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta people have much reason for questioning the credibility and integrity of their provincial legislators after the prime suspect in an alleged corruption scandal concerning the construction of...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Tension rises in Tanjungpinang
Tension rises in Tanjungpinang TANJUNGPINANG, Riau: A mysterious shooting has cast a pall over the run-up to next week's inauguration of the acting governor of the Riau Islands province, Muchtar Silin.East Riau Islands Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Corruption rife in Indonesia
Corruption rife in IndonesiaFrom Suara Karya The statement made by the Minister of Administrative Reform, Feisal Tamin, after his meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz, is related to the result of a survey conducted by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) stating that Indonesia is Asia's...
Tue, 07 May 2002
NZ to assist Indonesia locate Soeharto's wealth
NZ to assist Indonesia locate Soeharto's wealthAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Claire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said here on Monday that her government was willing to assist Indonesia locate assets of the Soeharto family.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirloomsFrom Pikiran Rakyat I am concerned about the two missing gamelan instruments and other heirlooms belonging to the Indramayu people, as published in Pikiran Rakyat daily on March 25. The regional administration should not evade responsibility on these missing assets.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Pertamina proposes JV for Cepu block
Pertamina proposes JV for Cepu blockMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina has proposed to Mobil Cepu Ltd., an affiliate of ExxonMobil Corp., to set up a joint venture (JV) which will continue the operation of the Cepu oil block once the latter's...
Tue, 07 May 2002
RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEAN
RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEANAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering initiating a random inspection on goods imported from ASEAN countries in a bid to ensure that they meet the local content requirement set under AFTA, according to a senior government...
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. AFTA (4x10)
1. AFTA (4x10) RI mulls inspection of goods from ASEAN 2. BUMN (2x29) Govt fails to meet first half privatization target of $346m 3. Exxon (2x21) Pertamina proposes JV to operate Cepu oil block 4. Indosat (2x21) Indosat to inject $75m into Satelindo
Tue, 07 May 2002
After meeting the legislators, the delegation of Ambon leaders
After meeting the legislators, the delegation of Ambon leaders are scheduled to meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Vice President Hamzah Haz, House leaders, Assembly leaders, senior ministers, the military chief and the police chief.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6 , 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 6 , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 5 30,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,250 -25 6,000...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Muslim nations different stances over suicide bombings
Muslim nations different stances over suicide bombingsJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Muslim nations took different stances on Monday on suicide bombings in Israel, with Malaysia urging an end to them and Saudi Arabia calling Palestinian suicide bombers martyrs.
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. BATIK: 1 line, 35 counts
1. BATIK: 1 line, 35 counts Love letters on hankies at exhibition2. SPY: 1 line, 32 countsMuseum to offer taste of espionage
Tue, 07 May 2002
Erwin Gutawa to hold solo concert
Erwin Gutawa to hold solo concert JAKARTA: Noted composer Erwin Gutawa and his orchestra will hold his first solo concert, Konser EG, at the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center on May 16.He will play various kinds of music, from pop and rock to jazz and traditional music.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Govt backs firm action against Ambon provocateurs
Govt backs firm action against Ambon provocateursThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As if to prove its commitment to law enforcement in Maluku, the central government has given the green light for authorities to arrest and charge provocateurs in the troubled province.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Experts slam Monas Park fence project
Experts slam Monas Park fence projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten landscaping experts demanded on Monday that the city administration cancel its Rp 9 billion (almost US$900,000) project to erect a fence around the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, saying the project would spoil...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman RiaFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Saturday, April 27, 2002, two friends of mine and I had a meeting in Pulau Dua restaurant, Senayan. I entered the parking area at 1:03 p.m. and parked my car, B 1261 YS, in a space about 100 meters from the entrance gate.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Matahari expects 18%-19% sales
Matahari expects 18%-19% sales JAKARTA: PT Matahari Putra Prima, an Indonesian retailer, said Monday it expects its first quarter sales this year to increase by around 18 percent to 19 percent from Rp990.4 billion (US$1= Rp 9,310) a year ago.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Councillor admits paying Rp 20m to colleague
Councillor admits paying Rp 20m to colleagueAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several days hiding from the press, the City Council's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction chairman, Agung Imam Sumanto, has admitted that he gave a fellow councillor Rp 20...
Tue, 07 May 2002
On code of conduct
On code of conductFrom Media IndonesiaIn Indonesia almost every profession has their own code of conduct. Even the House of Representatives has its own. An organization has a code of conduct to ensure that its members act in an orderly, honest and polite manner.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Christine Hakim to attend Cannes International Film Festival
Christine Hakim to attend Cannes International Film Festival JAKARTA: Veteran Indonesian film actress Christine Hakim said on Monday she will attend the 55th Cannes International Film Festival as one of the judges."I really appreciate this honor," Hakim, 46, told reporters.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Indra Setiawan named new Garuda chief
Indra Setiawan named new Garuda chiefRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government installed Indra Setiawan as the new boss of Garuda Indonesia on Monday, ending weeks of speculation that Samudera Sukardi, elder brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, would...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Cup offers 'big' prize money to local players
Cup offers 'big' prize money to local playersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2nd Hamzah Haz Cup, an annual chess open tournament, will start in June, with the cash prizes on offer drastically rising from Rp 5 million last year to Rp 45 million (around US$4,500), the organizing committee...
Tue, 07 May 2002
On code of conduct
On code of conduct From Media Indonesia In Indonesia almost every profession has their own code of conduct. Even the House of Representatives has its own. An organization has a code of conduct to ensure that its members act in an orderly, honest and polite manner.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Australian ambassador visits Aceh
Australian ambassador visits Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Smith arrived here on Monday for a two-day visit.Immediately after his arrival in Banda Aceh, he was whisked to the official residence of Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh on Jl.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Indonesia upbeat on defending Thomas Cup title
Indonesia upbeat on defending Thomas Cup titleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China The Indonesian teams have expressed confidence that both men's Thomas Cup team and women's Uber Cup squad will be able to reach their best results.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Ja'far's arrest and Malino
Ja'far's arrest and Malino Days after the arrest in Surabaya of Ja'far Umar Thalib, the commander of the militant Islamic group Laskar Jihad, it is not surprising that skepticism is being voiced by the public over the effectiveness of the measure.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Police did not torture wtness: Court
Police did not torture wtness: Court The South Jakarta District Court rejected on Monday a lawsuit against the police that was filed by the lawyer of Rahmat Hidayat, a witness in Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's case who is being detained for alleged perjury.
Tue, 07 May 2002
'No improvement in law enforcement'
'No improvement in law enforcement'Many people say that a nice and comfortable city or country depends a lot on law enforcement. How do lawyers see Jakarta, as one of the most crowded and polluted cities in the world, under Sutiyoso's administration? They shared their opinions on Sutiyoso's...
Tue, 07 May 2002
1. Duit (1 x 30)
1. Duit (1 x 30) Asian currencies up, dollar at year low JP/2. ADB (3 x 16) ADB meeting to focus on Asian poverty JP/3. Iraq (2 x 24) JP/IRAQ Iraq to export oil after one-month suspension ORIraq to resume oil exports after month-long suspension 4. Asia (2 x 18) U.S.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Violence clouds upcoming Aceh peace talks in Geneva
Violence clouds upcoming Aceh peace talks in GenevaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Government officials and representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are scheduled to meet in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday and Friday amid increasing bloodshed in the troubled province of Aceh.
Tue, 07 May 2002
Government fails to meet first half privatization target
Government fails to meet first half privatization targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is unable to meet the target for proceeds from the first semester of privatization of around Rp 3.25 trillion (US$346 million), as promised to the International Monetary Fund, due to a delay in the...
Tue, 07 May 2002
Jakarta Organda seeks bus fare increase
Jakarta Organda seeks bus fare increaseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) revealed on Monday that they had agreed to propose an increase in public bus fares in the capital by an average of Rp 600 (6 US cents) starting on May 18.