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Wed, 29 May 2002
Domination of market fundamentalists
Domination of market fundamentalistsYvan Magain, Economist, Brussels If you look back over the last 20 or 30 years, nearly 100 countries have faced a monetary crisis. Over the last five years, almost all emerging countries have gone through the same crisis: Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia, and now...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Dili to pardon militiamen
Dili to pardon militiamen EAST TIMOR: Parliament is expected to pass legislation next month granting amnesty to anti-independence militiamen convicted of minor crimes during violence in the territory in 1999, East Timor's Prime Minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley meet
Indonesia has modest goal at junior volley 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
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areas
Scarcity of clean water blight urban areasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Water scarcity poses huge problems for the residents of large cities like Jakarta, and impoverished meatball vendor Kusno is no exception.
Wed, 29 May 2002
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soon
KPPU to announce Indomobil probe soonAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Tuesday it had completed its investigation into alleged manipulation during the high profile sale of government shares in automaker PT Indomobil Sukses...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Government and the House in favor of media restriction
Government and the House in favor of media restrictionBimo Nugroho, Director Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI), Jakarta, bimo@isai.or.id The Indonesian media is under threat of a ban that was initiated by the government, who formulates bills, and by the House of...
Wed, 29 May 2002
RP sets 2.8b pesos to cushion El Nino
RP sets 2.8b pesos to cushion El Nino MANILA: The Philippine government is setting aside 2.8 billion pesos (US$560 million) to mitigate any adverse impact on the country's agricultural sector that could be stoked by the El Nino weather pattern, which is expected between October to June next year.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. Timor
Portuguese reintroduced: Pupils, teachers tongue-tied in E. TimorPandaya, The Jakarta Post, Dili There is a tragicomedy taking place in the East Timor's elementary schools. It revolves around the teachers' low proficiency of the Portuguese language, which the government has decided to use as the...
Wed, 29 May 2002
'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal'
'Detention of Tommy's lawyer legal' JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court declared Tuesday that the police detention of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer, Elza Syarief, was legal.Judge Torang H.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Cuban Embassy responds
Cuban Embassy responds I would not have made such an effort to counter the libelous The real blockade in Cuba: Ordinary people the victims by Razl Rivero Castaqeda (The Jakarta Post, May 20), had it not been for the fact that it was published in your newspaper, which is read by intellectuals and...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidenceFrom Rakyat Merdeka The people have struggled for four years in search of a democratic state mechanism. The fall of the New Order regime, it turns out, has not also meant the end to authoritarianism in this country.
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 to 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
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judges
Suspects released in Aceh due to shorage of judgesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A number of suspected criminals in Aceh have been released because of the shortages of judges in a number of district courts in the restive province.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidder
Bidding price good and fair, says Bank Niaga bidderDadan 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
Navy drives away refugees
Navy drives away refugees CIREBON, West Java: The Indonesian naval fleet based in Cirebon, West Java, has managed to drive away a small passenger ship with South Asian refugees intending to enter the country.Cirebon naval base commandant Col. Budhi S.
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
Consumer confidence continues to rise: Danareksa
Consumer confidence continues to rise: DanareksaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence in Indonesia rose for the third consecutive month in April, as economic fundamentals improved and consumers placed more faith in the government's ability to spur growth, according to a survey.
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
Danamon records Rp190b profit
Danamon records Rp190b profit JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia recorded a net profit of Rp 190 billion (US$21.4 million) during the first quarter of this year, up 12 percent from Rp 170 billion a year ago, Danamon Chief Executive Arwin Rasyid told reporters Tuesday.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Law school graduates bribe their way to success
Law school graduates bribe their way to successMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The legal profession has been tarnished lately by several cases involving the court system, while media reports have put the cases in the spotlight.The first involves lawyer Trimoelja D. Soerjadi.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meet
Criticism mount against U.S. in Bali meetThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Two days into the United Nations meeting in Bali to promote sustainable development, criticism of the United States delegation mounted as governments and non-governmental organizations aired their frustrations over the U.S.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Agenda 21 under review in Bali meeting
Agenda 21 under review in Bali meetingEmil Salim From May 27 until June 7 delegations headed by ministers from member states of the United Nations will arrive in Bali to attend the final preparatory meeting ahead of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) to be held in Johannesburg,...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Susanto looking for IM title
Susanto looking for IM title JAKARTA: Susanto Megaranto, a 15-year-old chess player from Indonesia, has the chance of earning an International Master (IM) title when he plays in the 25th Asian Junior Chess Championships in Sri Lanka, a press release said here on Monday.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Confusion resign over presence of Israelis
Confusion resign over presence of IsraelisA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Confusion reigns over the presence or otherwise of the Israeli delegates at the preparatory committee meeting on sustainable development in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Govt urged to lobby UN to lift sanction call in NTT
Govt urged to lobby UN to lift sanction call in NTTYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Nusa Tenggara authorities called on the central government to continue lobbying the UN to lift the UN Security Council's Resolution for sanctions in connection with the killing of UNHCR's international...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Conflicting testimonies cloud Bulog scandal
Conflicting testimonies cloud Bulog scandal JAKARTA: Expert witness Hatomi Abdul Hamid, who is the former director of budget management for the Ministry of Finance, told the court on Monday that there are formal procedures for the use of non-budgetary state funds.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Government told to impose antidumping duties on flour
Government told to impose antidumping duties on flourThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government to immediately impose antidumping duties on flour products from Europe, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates to protect local producers.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Won strengthens to 17-month high
Won strengthens to 17-month highDow Jones, Singapore The South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar continued their assault against the U.S. dollar Monday, advancing to fresh 17- month and 11-month respective highs.The Indonesian rupiah also gained on the dollar, while the Philippine peso slipped.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Delegates miss Nusa Dua beaches
Delegates miss Nusa Dua beaches The preparatory committee meetings for the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Bali have kept some people so busy that they seem unaware that they have a beautiful stretch of beach behind their conference rooms.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Two consortia to compete for Niaga stake
Two consortia to compete for Niaga stakeDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) named on Monday two consortia, led each by ANZ Banking Group Ltd. and Malaysian financial group Commerce Asset-Holdings Bhd.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Bali's tourist industry focuses on new markets
Bali's tourist industry focuses on new marketsRita A. Widiadana, I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After the global economic slowdown in 2001, Bali's tourist industry has begun to pick up again and is now hosting a number of national and international conferences.
Tue, 28 May 2002
No martial law in Maluku: VP
No martial law in Maluku: VP JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz denied here on Monday that the government's plan to form a new security command body in Maluku is an attempt to impose martial law in the conflict-torn province.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Security remains a concern for PIK residents
Security remains a concern for PIK residentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Living in a plush housing complex may be the dream of many. But, residing there doesn't necessarily mean life is a fairy tale, at least for some residents of the upmarket Pantai Indah Kapuk housing estate near the...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Judges trained, hearings postponed
Judges trained, hearings postponed JAKARTA: A two-day annual training for judges that started Monday at the Supreme Court had forced the Central Jakarta District Court to postpone the hearings of two class action hearings.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Agenda 21 under review in Bali conference
Agenda 21 under review in Bali conference From May 27 until June 7 delegations headed by ministers from member states of the United Nations will arrive in Bali to attend the final preparatory meeting ahead of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) to be held in Johannesburg, South...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Govt to cut 2003 budget deficit to 1% of GDP
Govt to cut 2003 budget deficit to 1% of GDPDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government aims to slash the state budget deficit to 1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year from the 2.5 percent estimated for this year, according to Minister of Finance Boediono.
Tue, 28 May 2002
House undecided on Megawati's aid to the military
House undecided on Megawati's aid to the military Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives' Commission I on defense, security, state secretariat and foreign affairs said it was skeptical about State Secretary Bambang Kesowo's explanation about the source of controversial...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Meeting opens with technical hiccups
Meeting opens with technical hiccups The fourth session of the preparatory committee meeting on sustainable development kicked off on Monday, with around 2,000 delegates from 140 countries gathered at the Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua resort complex (photo above).
Tue, 28 May 2002
Rapists' punished
Rapists' punishedFrom Media IndonesiaIt is really heart-rending for me to read and watch newspaper and TV reports about the rape and torture of a teenage girl, Lestari (16), by four youths in Klaten, Central Java. Their treatment of the victim was so barbaric and inhuman.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Three East Timorese to testify in rights' violation trials
Three East Timorese to testify in rights' violation trialsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor citizen Dominggos dos Santos Mouzinho arrived here on Monday under heavy escort to testify in a hearing on Tuesday as part of the human rights tribunal against suspected rights...
Tue, 28 May 2002
NGOs call for more govt control over water access
NGOs call for more govt control over water accessTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali An alliance of non-governmental organizations dealing with fresh water has called for more government intervention in the management of water to ensure availability and access of fresh water to the...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Global moratorium sought on new mining explorations
Global moratorium sought on new mining explorationsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of international non-governmental organizations is seeking a global moratorium on new mining exploration as mining operations have damaged the environment, brought no significant benefits for people...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Bank of Tokyo ties up with Chinese banks
Bank of Tokyo ties up with Chinese banks TOKYO: Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Ltd. is tying up with China's four major commercial banks in remitting the yuan, a daily said Monday.The formal signing will take place this month, making Tokyo- Mitsubishi the first Japanese bank to ally with all of...
Tue, 28 May 2002
The Jakarta Post is presenting a daily two-page report on the
The Jakarta Post is presenting a daily two-page report on the Fourth Preparatory Committee/Ministerial Level Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Team members include A'an Suryana, Berni K. Moestafa, Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, I Wayan Juniartha, Rita A.
Tue, 28 May 2002
No money laundering in RP: Buenaventura
No money laundering in RP: BuenaventuraAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippine financial regulators are to meet with officials of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) next week in a fresh bid to be removed from a list of money laundering havens.
Tue, 28 May 2002
* Headlines: E. Timor's messengers of peace, friendship 2
* Headlines: E. Timor's messengers of peace, friendship 2 * National/Archipelago: House backs Endriartono's bid 3 * City: Regulation blocks public monitoring of election 4 * Opinion: 'Bottle' and 'oil': Islam's classical difficulties6 * Sports: Zidane to miss two matches 9 * World: Pakistan leader...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Fuel prices for June might not change
Fuel prices for June might not change JAKARTA: The government said on Monday that fuel prices for June might be similar to those in May despite the recent appreciation of the rupiah.Director general for oil and gas Rachmat Sudibyo said June fuel prices were determined based upon the observation of...
Tue, 28 May 2002
'Pecalang', UN security guards join hands to safeguard Nusa Dua
'Pecalang', UN security guards join hands to safeguard Nusa Dua Tradition and modernity join hands to safeguard Nusa DuaA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali Made and Moore appear in stark contrast to each other.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Indonesia: Poorly managed
Indonesia: Poorly managed I would like to say how much I enjoyed your editorial A failing state? published in the May, 22 issue of the Jakarta Post. However, there is one very important misperception that I would like to comment on.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Nine more killed in restive Aceh
Nine more killed in restive Aceh BANDA ACEH: Despite the recent agreement between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), nine more people, including three rebels, were killed in separate gunfights in the conflict-ridden province over the weekend.Lt. Col.