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Wed, 29 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.28
Rupiah Rates May.28 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,355.00 8,355.00 8,899.00 8,811.00Australian dollar 1 5,220.09 4,657.91 4,965.64 4,912.13Brunei dollar 1 5,217.51 4,657.19 4,963.19 4,911.37Canadian dollar 1 6,094.46 5,439.45 5,797.39 5,736.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies
Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companiesDow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Asia's national oil companies should work together to better compete against the global supermajors and ensure security of supply, Mohd. Hassan Marican, chief executive of Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tradition, modernity join hands in Bali
Tradition, modernity join hands in BaliA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Made and Moore appear in stark contrast to each other. Made, a native Balinese man, wears a traditional sarong and is armed with a kris, while Inspector Phyllis Moore, a UN security official wears an elegant blue...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaExhibitions* International Environment Art Works organized by Tunas Hijau, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), May 27 to June 3. * Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, June 5 - 15. Films* French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Antam, Inco agree to tie up
Antam, Inco agree to tie up State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang Tbk. (Antam) and Canadian mining firm PT Inco Tbk have agreed to form a joint venture to develop nickel reserves in East Pomalaa, Kolaka regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Elected for the people?
Elected for the people? At least nine individuals have registered their candidacy for Jakarta governor with the secretariat of the Jakarta Council to replace incumbent Sutiyoso, whose term ends in October.
Wed, 29 May 2002
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planet
UNEP, NGOs take separate paths to save the planetFabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has been urged to break rules and regulations which hamper the organization from implementing more tangible projects that benefit the people and the...
Wed, 29 May 2002
After TNI has a new boss
After TNI has a new boss This week, we probably will have a new TNI (The Indonesian Military) chief. Last week, the House of Representatives Commission I interviewed and studied the resume of the sole candidate to head TNI, namely, Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development
Tax, subsidies to promote sustainable development As the host of the fourth preparatory committee meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Indonesia has the opportunity to contribute to the creation of global measures to save the planet. The Jakarta Post's Riyadi Suparno and Berni K.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Megawati to install 'Garuda' pedestal
Megawati to install 'Garuda' pedestal President Megawati Sukarno putri is scheduled to attend the ceremony to construct a pedestal of the huge statue Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Ungasan Hill, Jimbaran, some 30 kilometers south of Denpasar on June 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Another ban from the House?
Another ban from the House?The govt and the House prefer media restriction Bimo Nugroho Director Institut Studi Arus Informasi (ISAI) Jakarta2. Yvan -- The world is dominated by the fundamentalists of the market 1 x 32 48 pt BodoniDomination of market fundamentalists Yvan Magain Economist Brussels3.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Heated argument behind Nabiel
Heated argument behind Nabiel A simple meeting between Indonesian state minister for the environment Nabiel Makarim and Greenpeace activists produced a heated argument outside the meeting room.But it was not Nabiel nor Greenpeace activists who were in conflict, but the United Nations' security...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt
Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Food products manufacturer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to issue $200 million in U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and has appointed Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
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 JakartaThe 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 senior...
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bebas: 10 x 4 linesTension rises in East Aceh after students are released2. Narkoba: 20 x 2 linesDrug abuse becoming prevalent among teenagers in rural areas 3. Sopir: 24 x 2 linesCirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike 4.
Wed, 29 May 2002
The govt and the House
The govt and the House favor media restrictionBimo Nugroho Director Institut Studi Arus Informasi (ISAI) Jakarta The Indonesian media is under threat of a restriction that was initiated by the government, who formulates bills, and by the House of Representatives, who passes them.
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
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience
Nation in dire need of leaders with conscienceDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National 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
Punish errant officials, say legislators
Punish errant officials, say legislatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have urged the government to mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.Commission chairman P.L.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees students
Tension rises in East Aceh after GAM frees studentsNani Farida and Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Tension in war-ridden Aceh, especially East Aceh regency, was rising following the release by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) of female students allegedly abducted early this month.
Wed, 29 May 2002
N. Sumatra councillors investigated
N. Sumatra councillors investigated MEDAN, North Sumatra: Nine members of regency and municipal legislatures in North Sumatra are to be investigated by the police for alleged involvement in criminal cases from January to April 2002.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges
Maluku front to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).
Wed, 29 May 2002
Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder
Bidding price "good and fair," says Niaga bidder Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although refusing to disclose its bidding price, the Malaysia- based financial group, Commerce Holding-Assets Bhd.
Wed, 29 May 2002
2. Indo (3 x 16)
2. Indo (3 x 16) Indofood to issue US$200m bond to refinance debt 3. Gas (1 x 24) Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG 4. PECC (2 x 18) Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies 5. Gold (2 x 20) Gold reaches new highs on Kashmir dispute JP/
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Ideology is dead' in politics
'Ideology is dead' in politicsAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Syafii Ma'arif hit the headlines recently when he said that there was no need to pit Muslims against nationalists. "Islam-oriented political parties only gained less than 10 percent of the total votes in the 1999 general...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and tradition
'BaliTV' to voice local culture and traditionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The first television station in the tourist island of Bali, BaliTV has launched its initial programs voicing the aspiration of the Balinese people to preserve their own culture and tradition.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 28, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 -5 37,500 Ades...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Outspoken councillor suspended
Outspoken councillor suspendedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillor Ugiek Soegihardjo of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been suspended for reporting an alleged bribe he received from businessman Edward Surjadjaja, the party's senior councillor...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violence
Key witness testifies on 1999 East Timor violenceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first eyewitness testified on Tuesday during the trial of five suspected human rights violators believed to have been responsible for the deaths of civilians in Suai town, East Timor, following...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fields
Regencies warned against blocking oil, gas fieldsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono warned oil and gas producing regions unsatisfied with the existing revenue split with the central government against launching a blockade on oil and gas operations in their...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'
Democratic yet effective government 'a challenge'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To have a working democracy and an effective government constitutes the biggest challenges today, says former defense minister Juwono Sudarsono.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Educational budget
Educational budgetFrom KompasThe performance of applied research institutes in ten major cities remains poor (Kompas, April 16, 2002), except in Bandung. At present, Indonesia is not yet capable of competing with its counterparts in India and China.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagers
Drug abuse, brawls prevalent among rural teenagersAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Drug abuse, student brawls and pornography have reached an alarming level among junior and senior high school students in Central Java's rural areas.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Police to get 100 new patrol vans
Police to get 100 new patrol vans JAKARTA: Jakarta Police say it will get 100 new patrol vans in June.The 100 vans were part of a total of 300 new vans the police would receive, Senior Commissioner Anton Bachrul Alam said on Monday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visit
Indonesia postpones Gusmao's visitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has postponed the visit of East Timor President Xanana Gusmao, the foreign affairs ministry said on Tuesday."We consider that it would be more appropriate to receive President Gusmao in a state visit instead of in an official...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Delegates push ahead for partnership
Delegates push ahead for partnershipA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and multilateral organizations assembled together here on Tuesday for a multi-stakeholders meeting to promote sustainable development...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted'
'Jakarta is so dirty, polluted' The lack of care and attention in disposing urban waste has caused serious problems, such as flooding. The Jakarta Post talked to vendors about their ideas on how to handle the garbage issue.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meet
Indonesia has modest goal at SE Asian junior volleyball meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Thailand expected to remain top dog, Indonesia will be looking for a modest goal when it hosts the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Junior Men's Volleyball Championship in Jakarta next month.
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
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened
Indonesia's rights record in Aceh, Papua worsened Agencies LondonIndonesian 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
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leaders
Jihad has parallels in Bible, Koran: Religious leadersMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaJihad 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
JP/3/SOMASI
JP/3/SOMASIFKM to sue govt over separatist chargesThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) will file a suit against the government for branding the Front as a separatist movement and associating it with South Maluku Republic (RMS).
Wed, 29 May 2002
Local boys to take part in W. Cup
Local boys to take part in W. CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia may have failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, but the country will still be represented at the quadrennial event.Four Indonesian boys will take part in the opening and closing ceremonies as part of the Players Escort Program.
Wed, 29 May 2002
New night spots target Rp 1.2b
New night spots target Rp 1.2b JAKARTA: The newly-launched Jalan Jaksa-Wahid Hasyim-Haji Agus Salim-Kebon Sirih night tourist spot, dubbed "Little Ancol", is expected to generate Rp 1.2 billion (more than US$130,000) per month, according to an association of local businessmen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNG
Tokyo Gas eyes Tangguh LNGDow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan Tokyo Gas Co. is currently in talks to purchase liquefied natural gas from Russia's offshore Sakhalin projects and Indonesia's Tangguh project, a senior company official said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hike
Cirebon Mayor Lasmana meets drivers' demand for fare hikeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon Mayor Lasmana Suryaatmadja approved an increase in minivan fares to Rp 1,300 for general passengers and to Rp 500 for students, from Rp 900 and Rp 400 previously, after hundreds of drivers...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Minister vows stronger action at UN meeting
Minister vows stronger action at UN meetingTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim vowed to take a more active lead in the discussions and negotiations during the fourth preparatory committee meeting on sustainable development to ensure...
Wed, 29 May 2002
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment
US$20b plundered, legislators urge strict punishment Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Legislators have urged the government mete out strict punishment against errant officials over the misuse of Rp 20 trillion (US$20 billion) state funds in three government institutions.
Wed, 29 May 2002
SE Asian police seek cooperation
SE Asian police seek cooperation CAMBODIA: Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng called on Tuesday for an action plan to fight "transnational terrorism," which has posed new threats to Southeast Asia and the world alike.