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Thu, 30 May 2002
House to assess 27 envoy candidates
House to assess 27 envoy candidates Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives is slated to assess the track record of 27 candidates for ambassadorial posts next month, most of whom are career diplomats, to be assigned to various countries.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Sambas refugees ordered out of stadium
Sambas refugees ordered out of stadium PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Pontianak municipal administration issued a final warning to hundreds of Madurese people taking refuge in the city's stadium, saying it would use force to remove the refugees if necessary.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Restaurants for vegetarians in town
Restaurants for vegetarians in townWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar Strolling down Denpasar's streets, most of the food vendors are offering seafood, Balinese food, Muslim delicacies or Javanese food mainly made with meat, either fish, chicken or beef.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunity
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunityIgnas Kleden The Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta ceia@centrin.net.id Humanitarianism and humanism have been controversial ever since post-modernist theorists tried to debunk the universality of their values.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Row over oil revenues
Row over oil revenues We cringe on learning of the threat by 48 regents to block and halt oil and natural gas production throughout the country unless the finance minister revokes his recent decision on the oil- revenue split between the central government and local administrations.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Megawati to go to Europe in June
Megawati to go to Europe in JuneAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri will embark on a two-week trip to Europe on June 8. The trip will be her second this year since she took office last July.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Diplomats want cheaper lunches
Diplomats want cheaper lunches JAKARTA: Foreign diplomats and their families may be excused from paying the 10 percent VAT imposed on their hotel and food bills, the City Revenue Agency chief Deden Supriadi said on Wednesday."The regulation is still being discussed.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Doctors leaving Papua
Doctors leaving Papua JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Rural communities in Jayapura regency's more remote areas are complaining about the scarcity of medical supplies and of doctors fleeing to the provincial capital or to other provinces because of the prolonged conflict in the area.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Sculpture, Textiles, Gold and Silver, Catholic Artifacts, etc: Timor Lorosae, Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort, Nusa Dua, in the shopping arcade, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m until June 7.
Thu, 30 May 2002
City council rejects plan for Jaya Ancol to go public
City council rejects plan for Jaya Ancol to go publicAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council rejected on Wednesday city-joint venture developer PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PJA)'s plan to go public, fearing that the plan would reduce city assets.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Loyalty of soldiers in Maluku challenged
Loyalty of soldiers in Maluku challengedLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 29, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Pertamina warns regencies against oil, gas blockade
Pertamina warns regencies against oil, gas blockadeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon State oil company Pertamina lashed out on Wednesday at a plan to block oil and gas operations in 48 regencies nationwide, saying it would spark national instability.
Thu, 30 May 2002
ASEAN asked to advabnce FTA deadline
ASEAN asked to advabnce FTA deadlineP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Southeast Asian nations should advance their 2010 deadline for dismantling all tariff barriers to cope with rising competition for investments, ASEAN secretary-general Rodolfo Severino proposed Wednesday.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Seminar on tourism on small islands
Seminar on tourism on small islands JAKARTA: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization, will hold a one-day seminar on the development of tourism on small islands in the country next Monday.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Bodybuilding star to quit in disgust
Bodybuilding star to quit in disgustMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's bodybuilding star Ade Rai said he was going to quit the national team for the upcoming 2002 Asian Games, citing unfair treatment from the Asian Body Building Federation (ABBF).
Thu, 30 May 2002
Southeast Asian arms industry has bright future ahead: Report
Southeast Asian arms industry has bright future ahead: ReportDan Eaton, Reuters, Bangkok Economic recovery and a reluctance to rely on traditional suppliers is breathing new life into Southeast Asia's flagging small arms industry, according to a new report.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Play puts gender issues back in the spotlight
Play puts gender issues back in the spotlightAgung Asmara, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Women and theaters are a common combination in Bali. From traditional to contemporary forms of theaters, Balinese women have been playing crucial roles.
Thu, 30 May 2002
RI seeks more aid in Bali talks
RI seeks more aid in Bali talksBerni K. Moestafa and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Debt payments amounting to 40 percent of the state budget and a chronic budget deficit has driven Indonesia to seek more financial aid and new debt payment options from developed countries at the...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recovery
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recoveryTata Huberta Economist Washington 2. Russia -- Results of Russian-American summit in Moscow generate moderate 1 X 32 36pt BodoniPutin-Bush summit generates optimismGennady Chufrin Deputy Director Institute of Global Economy and International Relations Russian...
Thu, 30 May 2002
RI's NGO delegate arrested for drugs
RI's NGO delegate arrested for drugsThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali A thirty-year-old participant in the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) meetings here, Revy Husodo, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after security officers found some two grams of dried marijuana stashed inside his wallet.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Bodies of three crash victims recovered
Bodies of three crash victims recovered JAYAPURA, Papua: A search and rescue team recovered on Wednesday morning the bodies of three of the victims of the recent crash of a chartered plane.The DHC-6 Twin Otter, belonging to Trigana Air Service, crashed on the slopes of Mt.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questionedLela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
2. Gas (2 x 27)
2. Gas (2 x 27) Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies said. 3. Aussie (1 x 32) Thai, Australia set FTA blueprint JP/4. Japan (1 x 27) FM sees weak growth in Japan 5. Zoellick (1 x 40) U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds from cigarette taxes needed
Funds from cigarette taxes needed JAKARTA: House of Representatives' Commission VII on population and welfare affairs has asked the government to increase the contribution to the state budget raised from taxes on cigarettes to help finance the development budget of the Ministry of Health next year.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Councils reject aid for house repairs
Councils reject aid for house repairsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The councils of three subdistricts here have rejected city administration aid for the repair of houses damaged by the recent floods. The councils of Kampung Melayu and Bidara Cina in East Jakarta and Bangka in South Jakarta, turned down...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economiesAgence France-Presse, Singapore Oil, weather and assessing the value of holding U.S. dollar assets posed key risks to Pacific economies, a major international think-tank said Tuesday as fears over the economic impact of the Sept.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nationsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Friends of the Earth International is mobilizing support for developing countries with rich natural resources to demand compensation from developed countries and their companies...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds for school exams finally disbursed
Funds for school exams finally disbursedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started disbursing funds for school exams on Tuesday, one day after the exams started.As usual, the administration blamed technical reasons behind the disbursement of the Rp 10.4 billion (US$1.1 million) funds.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protestsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan More protests and violence are clouding the North Sumatra town of Porsea as local people opposed the central government's decision to give a green light for pulp and paper company PT Inti...
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono2. hatta -- 2 x 22Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom's service
Telkom's serviceFrom Bisnis Indonesia I run a telecommunications kiosk in Central Jakarta. Unfortunately, I always end up paying more than what is stated on the telecommunications kiosk's bill from PT Telkom.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Life expectancy increases, says official
Life expectancy increases, says official JAKARTA: Director general for community health at the Ministry of Health Azrul Azwar, revealed on Tuesday that the average person's life expectancy in Indonesia had jumped within the last 30 years to 70 years old in 2000 from 55 years old in 1970.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Strengthening of the rupiah
Strengthening of the rupiah Head of the World Bank's representative office in Indonesia, Mark Baird, has said that the strengthening of the rupiah in the last few weeks is an indication of the restoration of market confidence.
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Nabiel --- 2x18
1. Nabiel --- 2x18 Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting 2. Partners -- 1x25 Partnerships push ahead 3. Djatun ---- 1x36 Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable developmentTax, subsidies to promote development =========== 4. Heads 5. Cap 6. Sidelines
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Learn from Bung Hatta': Scholars
'Learn from Bung Hatta': ScholarsDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post JakartaNational leaders should learn more from Indonesian history and the founding fathers in an attempt to bring the country into a just, prosperous, and peaceful condition, scholars and observers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsens
RI's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsensAgencies, London Indonesian authorities intensified repression of independence movements in Aceh and Papua last year with hundreds of cases of killings, torture and unlawful arrest, Amnesty International said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Foreigners allowed to leave Brunei
Foreigners allowed to leave Brunei BRUNEI: A group of 13 foreigners who were hired to investigate business affairs of Brunei's royal family -- and were later ordered by the government not to leave the country -- have been allowed to depart, Australia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
House shows support for Endriartono
House shows support for Endriartono JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday officially endorsed the nomination of Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to lead the Indonesian military (TNI), replacing Adm. Widodo A.S.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead
Killer of Malaysian couple shot dead TANGERANG: Tangerang police detectives shot dead two suspected criminals, including one who allegedly murdered a Malaysian couple, at separate places here late on Monday.Police detective's deputy chief Insp.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Korean fast food on menu at W. Cup
Korean fast food on menu at W. CupSong Jung-a, Reuters, Chonju, South Korea A small South Korean company sees the World Cup as an ideal marketing chance to realize its dream of taking on global fast food giants with a healthy rice-and-vegetable dish gaining popularity across Asia.
Wed, 29 May 2002
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APECReuters, Washington U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick will carry Washington's vision of expanded trade in the Asia-Pacific region to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting opening on Wednesday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, his office said on...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Iraq to send envoy to OIC in Jeddah
Iraq to send envoy to OIC in Jeddah SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh, which has no diplomatic ties with Iraq, is to let Baghdad send an ambassador to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Jeddah in a new sign of improving relations, a newspaper said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad is parallel in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jihad is sometimes an awful, feared and notorious word to many Indonesians, who generally know it only as a holy war against non-Muslims.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Oil rig explosion injures seven
Oil rig explosion injures seven SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A fire occurred at an oil rig belonging to PT Expan in Tarakan on Monday, seriously injuring seven workers.The seven are being treated at Tarakan General Hospital.Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 29 May 2002
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chief
TNI appoints Djoko as Maluku military chiefKurniawan Hari and Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters appointed on Tuesday Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso to lead the security restoration operations and head the Pattimura Regional Military Command in the troubled...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine Venus
Rising Indonesian star Wynne bidding to outshine VenusAgence France-Presse, Paris It will be a David versus Goliath tie Wednesday when rising Indonesian tennis star Wynne Prakusya takes on Wimbledon and US Open champion Venus Williams in the second round of the French Open.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operators
Telkom barred from making deal with VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has asked state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom to cancel plans to establish a joint operating arrangement with 12 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators, according to a...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Alcatel integrates Shanghai Bell
Alcatel integrates Shanghai Bell PARIS: French telecommunications equipment maker Alcatel has completed steps to integrate Chinese telecom company Shanghai Bell, which it acquired seven months ago, Alcatel said here Tuesday.Alcatel Shanghai Bell, in which Alcatel has a 50.
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. EcoDebt ---- 4x12
1. EcoDebt ---- 4x12 Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations 2. Unep ------- 4x10 UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet 3. Security --- 1x24 Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali Old, new work together at BICC 4.