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Thu, 01 May 2003
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over
Shangri-La labor dispute officially over JAKARTA: After over two years of protracted litigation, the management of Shangri-la Hotel and dozens of its former workers agreed to end their dispute by signing a landmark joint agreement.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Doctor named graft suspect
Doctor named graft suspect MEDAN, North Sumatra: Prosecutors have named a doctor from a local hospital a suspect in the embezzlement of money earmarked for health projects last year.Head of the Medan Prosecutor's Office Nawir Anas said on Wednesday that the suspect, identified only as 45-year-old...
Thu, 01 May 2003
PT Johnson accused of antiunion bias
PT Johnson accused of antiunion biasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of multinational fragrance company PT S.C. Johnson & Son (SCJ) protested on Wednesday against the company's alleged moves to dismiss or transfer employee activists who are involved in organizing an independent union in the...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Abuses against migrant workers still rampant
Abuses against migrant workers still rampantEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Driven by her family's poverty and lured by her neighbors' success stories as migrant workers (TKIs), then-15-year-old Nur Fita, defied her dissenting parents, left her bamboo and thatch house in Blitar, East Java,...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Vietamese migrants found near Flores
Vietamese migrants found near FloresJoanne Collins, Reuters, Bali A boat carrying more than 40 Vietnamese migrants heading for Australia has been found near the eastern Indonesian island of Flores, Australian and Indonesian officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroad
Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The low quality of human resources, the constant changes in the official procedures and mostly, the absence of a strong political commitment from the government have greatly contributed to the country's failure to compete...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Nike clarifies
Nike clarifies I am writing in response to an article published in The Jakarta Post on April 25. The article, Workers still in search of adequate attention, includes factual inaccuracies and fails to include a number of key points related to Nike's presence in Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2003
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.The candidates are legal expert Harkristuti Harkrisnowo from the University of Indonesia, Muslim...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Kournikova to compete in Indonesia
Kournikova to compete in Indonesia JAKARTA: Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova has confirmed she will play in the US$225,000 Wismilak International in Bali, Indonesia, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16."We talked with Kournikova and her agent during the Nasdaq tournament in Florida about three weeks ago...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Violence continues threatening the press and journalists in the
Violence continues threatening the press and journalists in the reform era due to the lack of protection of the profession from relevant authorities.According to data presented by press observer Leo Batubara, violence against press workers has been committed by almost all elements of the society,...
Thu, 01 May 2003
'I am afraid of possible bomb threat'
'I am afraid of possible bomb threat' The latest bomb blast at Soekarno-Hatta Airport has increased people's awareness about security in the city, especially in public places. Some residents have expressed their doubts about the police's vigilance in uncovering bomb threats.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indosat's net profit down 72%
Indosat's net profit down 72% Telecommunications firm PT Indosat said on Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 72 percent on year mostly due to the higher amortization of goodwill after it acquired cellular company PT Satelindo last year.Indosat's net profit dropped to Rp 53.76 billion (US$6.
Thu, 01 May 2003
'Separatism in NTT no threat'
'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Kadir content to participate from the stands
Kadir content to participate from the standsThe Jakarta Post JakartaFormer national karate star Abdul Kadir seems to be relishing his new role as a trainer of Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games hopefuls, expressing keenness to pass on his knowledge and skill.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Victitious character Bogler voice of regular Balinese
Victitious character Bogler voice of regular BalineseI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Mead, Bateson, Geertz and Covarrubias, or their contemporaries like Vickers and Picard, might have been able to describe Bali and the Balinese to the world in various scholarly ways.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Hear about pedicab crossing the road?
Hear about pedicab crossing the road? BOGOR: Thousands of pedicab drivers staged a rally on Wednesday at the Bogor legislative council to ask the administration to revoke its new policy banning them from crossing the Paledang to Pasar Anyar road.
Thu, 01 May 2003
UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrants
UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrantsRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali With the number of illegal immigrants living in Indonesia falling drastically, international refugee and migration organizations would continue to help the country dealing with migrants and...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top seed Indonesia chalked up its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
1. Djis30 -- Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track
1. Djis30 -- Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track 2 X 23Part 2 of 2 Discarding mediocrity for the economic fast track Djisman S. Simandjuntak Jakarta2. Wahyu -- Labor problems in Indonesia 1 X 30 RI workers need labor policy 3.
Thu, 01 May 2003
1. ECONOMY: 1 x 27
1. ECONOMY: 1 x 27 Govt targets higher growth 2. TERROR: 1 x 45 First Bali bombing suspect formally charged 3. ACEH: 1 x 18 Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in danger
Thu, 01 May 2003
Ba'asyri's lawyer eyes presidency
Ba'asyri's lawyer eyes presidency JAKARTA: A lawyer representing a high-profile terror suspect announced on Wednesday that he was considering a run for the presidency in 2004."God willing, I will accept this mandate," Mahendradatta, who is coordinator the defense of terror suspect Abu Bakar...
Thu, 01 May 2003
In Singapore, tough laws help contain SARS alarm
In Singapore, tough laws help contain SARS alarm Jason Szep Reuters SingaporeIf Richard Yeo leaves home, he faces a fine of US$5,600, possible jail and the humiliation of seeing his name on a public "shame" list.
Thu, 01 May 2003
'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'
'U.S. Bioterrorism Act to hurt local SMEs'Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The implementation of the U.S. Bioterrorism Act will particularly hurt Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that export food and agricultural products to the U.S.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth
Team set up to audit Miranda's wealth JAKARTA: The Public Servants Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) is considering establishing a team to audit the wealth of Miranda Goeltom, a deputy governor of Bank Indonesia who was questioned by the commission on Tuesday, an official said.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation
Illegal RI migrants face U.S. deportation NEW YORK, U.S. (JP): A total of 1,901 illegal Indonesian migrants in the United States are facing deportation for failing to present complete immigration documents.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Astra Q1 earning slides 24%
Astra Q1 earning slides 24% JAKARTA: Indonesia's car maker PT Astra International said on Wednesday its net profit for the first quarter of this year slid 24 percent to Rp 842.31 billion (US$96.8 million) from Rp 1.114 trillion during the same period last year.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in danger
Violence increases in Aceh as peace process in dangerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Armed encounters between government troops and rebels are increasing in troubled Aceh as calls mount in Jakarta for the replacement of the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), a Swiss-based non- governmental organization brokering...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual funds
Life insurance firms shift investment to mutual fundsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long-term investment funds held by life insurance companies in Indonesia have increased significantly, but their investment income has dropped due to falling interest rates, prompting many of them to...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smuggling
Asia-Pacific region to spur antipeople smugglingRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Ministers from the Asia Pacific region wound up their two-day conference on combating people smuggling on Wednesday with a pledge to forge closer cooperation among member countries and international...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Schroeder may cancel Asian visit
Schroeder may cancel Asian visit GERMANY: German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder will likely cancel a planned trip to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam, a report said on Wednesday.Bild newspaper said in a press release that Schroeder would postpone the trip due to fears of SARS and his uphill...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Protection, import restrictions aren't sweet for sugar
Protection, import restrictions aren't sweet for sugarAri A. Perdana, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id In the past few months, even years, sugar has not been as sweet as it tastes.
Thu, 01 May 2003
'Separatism in NTT no threat'
'Separatism in NTT no threat' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The military commander overseeing East Nusa Tenggara, Col. Inf. Moeswarno Moesanip, has dismissed plans to unite the Indonesian side of West Timor with the independent East Timor, saying the threat was not serious.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Surabaya entertainers back Inul
Surabaya entertainers back Inul SURABAYA, East Java: Dozens of entertainers in Surabaya demonstrated on Wednesday in support of controversial dangdut singer Inul Daratista. The show of support comes days after "king of dangdut" Rhoma Irama berated Inul for her erotic dancing.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Sumitomo rethinks Indonesian investment after legal spat
Sumitomo rethinks Indonesian investment after legal spatDow Jones, Jakarta Japan's Sumitomo Corp. said it may "rethink" its commitment to Indonesia if it loses a court battle that threatens to bankrupt its local joint venture chemicals business.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indofood offers fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 1t
Indofood offers fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 1tRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Giant food conglomerate PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Wednesday that the indicative fixed interest rate of its planned Rp 1 trillion (about US$115 million) bond issue would be in the range of 13.25-13.
Thu, 01 May 2003
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates
KPU to screen Panwaslu candidates JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will screen nine candidates for the final three seats on the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Thursday.The candidates are legal expert Harkristuti Harkrisnowo from the University of Indonesia, Muslim...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Govt expects higher growth
Govt expects higher growthDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono projected higher economic growth for next year on the back of improvements in investment and exports, provided the upcoming 2004 legislative elections runs smoothly.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Astra Q1 earning slides 24%
Astra Q1 earning slides 24% JAKARTA: Indonesia's car maker PT Astra International said on Wednesday its net profit for the first quarter of this year slid 24 percent to Rp 842.31 billion (US$96.8 million) from Rp 1.114 trillion during the same period last year.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia outplays HK in Junior Davis CupMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaTop seed Indonesia chalked its first win with a 3-0 rout of Hong Kong in the Asia-Oceania Qualifying matches of the Junior Davis Cup competition here on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 May 2003
* Headlines: Indonesia sits in world rights body 3
* Headlines: Indonesia sits in world rights body 3 * National: Survey: Regional autonomy still shuns public 4 * Archipelago: Malaysian firm pays $1.1m fine for burning land 5 * Opinion: World history unfolds through deadly germs 7 * City: Floods hit thousands of houses 8 * Sports: Indonesia beats...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Page 2 head, May 1, 2003
Page 2 head, May 1, 20031. SMUGGLING: 1 x 53 Bali meeting boosts anti-people smuggling cooperation 2. UNHCR: 1 x 60 UNHCR, IOM pledge to help RI deal with illegal migrants 3. MIGRANT: 1 x 55 Govt does not help migrant workers to compete abroad 4.
Thu, 01 May 2003
First Bali bombing suspect formally charged
First Bali bombing suspect formally chargedWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta State prosecutors on the resort island of Bali on Wednesday formally charged Amrozi, a prime suspect in last year's Bali bombing that killed more than 200 people, and said he could face the death penalty...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning land
Plantation pays $1.1 million fine for burning landThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and a Malaysian plantation company agreed on a US$1.1 million penalty, which the latter must pay for causing haze by illegally burning plantation land in Riau.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Australia moots UNSC shakeup adding RI
Australia moots UNSC shakeup adding RIAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia/Jakarta Australian Prime Minister John Howard will put to the United Nations next week a plan to shake up the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with a permanent seat for the world's largest Islamic nation, Indonesia.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Press, journalists still left unprotected
Press, journalists still left unprotectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThough violence against journalists is dropping, it continues to hamper journalists in the reform era, observers say.
Thu, 01 May 2003
More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer Inul
More artists stand behind 'raunchy' singer InulThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's dangdut world is seeing one of the most important developments now as singer Inul Daratista, whose "sensual" movements on stage have enraged some ulemas and fellow artists, has received strong support from...
Thu, 01 May 2003
Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequity
Part 2 of 2 IMF inhibiting RI's improvement, inflating inequityRizal Ramli, Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta Reform of the tax system is necessary to increase fiscal autonomy and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.
Thu, 01 May 2003
5,400 city assets undocumented
5,400 city assets undocumentedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is only able to show title documents for some 2,600 of its total number of 8,000 properties worth Rp 74 trillion (US$8.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Education bill
Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.
Thu, 01 May 2003
Telkom profit jumps 11%
Telkom profit jumps 11%Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said on Wednesday its first quarter net profit jumped 11 percent on year, thanks to higher revenue from its cellular unit and from fixed-phone operations.Telkom's net profit rose to Rp 1.