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Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Soeharto to get hospital exam
Soeharto to get hospital examTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-appointed medical team spent two-and-a-half hours examining former president Soeharto at his residence in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, to see if he could stand trial.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Awad, Palestin's freedom fighter
Awad, Palestin's freedom fighterGrace Emilia, Contributor, Jakarta In the last three years, almost every foreign diplomat who has arrived in or left Indonesia has been greeted or bid farewell by Ribhi Y.
Wed, 19 Jun 2002
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debts
Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debtsAntara, Jakarta The government will issue a presidential decree on the restructurization of bad debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the end of June or early July, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Jakti said here...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditor
IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would continue to use troubled U.S.-based accounting firm Arthur Andersen as one of its financial auditors, IBRA's communication division head Raymond Van Beekum said.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing
Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing CIREBON, West Java: Hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) went on strike at the Cirebon legislature building to protest the ongoing amendment being made by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) into the 1945...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life in...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Truth, and reconciliation
Truth, and reconciliation Skepticism greeted President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to establish a new commission to thoroughly investigate the communal conflict in Maluku, which has claimed more than 6,000 lives and displaced tens of thousands of people since it erupted in January 1999.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
A strange era
A strange era The candidacy for Jakarta's governorship is heating up by the day, with up to 38 candidates, including the incumbent Sutiyoso.Among others he is supported by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), who have strangely appointed him as hero of the fight against vice -- because he turned the...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Dad's Day okay, but...
Dad's Day okay, but... This is in response to an article Indonesian dads get no appreciation published by The Jakarta Post on Sunday, June 16, 2002, by Carl Chairul.Promoting Father's Day is a laudable sentiment.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Tourists yes... but environment first
Tourists yes... but environment first Dean Yates Reuters Selemadeg Kaja, Bali Staring at the terraced green rice fields that drop away into the distance, Putu Mahardika ponders how to tap the tourist trade on Indonesia's Bali island without harming his village's pristine environment.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Residents complain of threats
Residents complain of threats TANGERANG: Around 280 residents of Taman Ayu townhouses in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, complained on Monday that they have been threatened by the townhouse manager, Koko Matthew, through a letter which states that the management will stop its services and water supplies.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
President should be a statesman
President should be a statesmanFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe time has come for the people to elect a non-partisan president. In this way, the nation's best leader will not be trapped by small-minded party politics, but instead will truly put national economic recovery to the fore.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stake
ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stakeAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Australia and New Zealand Banking Corp. Ltd. said Monday it is still interested in bidding for a majority stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Niaga despite the government's decision to cancel the original auction due to low bids.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pest
Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pestBambang M., Lorelindu National Park, Central Sulawesi Misperception is threatening the majestic Sulawesi Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus lanceolatus), one of Sulawesi's endemic birds.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 17
Rupiah Rates June 17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 17. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,207.00 8,207.00 8,751.00 8,663.00Australian dollar 1 5,166.05 4,600.84 4,910.19 4,856.48Brunei dollar 1 5,144.44 4,583.12 4,889.65 4,837.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Hyundai Motor faces strike threat
Hyundai Motor faces strike threat C.W. Lim Agence France-Presse Seoul Workers at South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Monday threatened to strike unless the company increases their wages by 12 percent.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state:
Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state: Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Monday he prepared an accord with the Palestinians on the creation within eight weeks of a Palestinian state with provisional borders.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2
* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2 * National: Parties press for Cabinet change 4 * Archipelago: Six more people killed in Aceh 5 * Opinion: A lesson in transparency from Gorontalo6 * City: PPP supports Fauzi in gubernatorial race 8 * World: Karzai wants to select his Cabinet...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor Sea
East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor SeaAgence France-Presse Darwin, Australia East Timor will claim the entire Greater Sunrise oil and gas reserve to which Australia has already staked its claim, East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri warned here Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Application of 'syariah'
Application of 'syariah' From Forum Thumbs-up to the raids conducted by the authorities, for example the Tulungagung Police, against prostitution. Unfortunately, such raids fail to produce the desired results because there is no adequate sanction against those involved.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven
DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven others from various Indonesian provinces will join the 24th Bali Art Festival scheduled to take place on the tourist island from June 22 through July 20, 2002, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declines
Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declinesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Banks have become increasingly aggressive in channeling their money into consumer loans as profitability from investing in Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes has become thinner due to the declining trend in...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Murti, children's story teller
Murti, children's story tellerEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Taking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
TNI flexes its muscles over political privilege
TNI flexes its muscles over political privilegeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting controversy over its political role, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Monday that it wanted to remain in the legislature until 2009, until it consolidated itself.Outgoing TNI chief Adm.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
House falls behind schedule in bill deliberations
House falls behind schedule in bill deliberationsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The people are not likely to benefit from some of the important new laws as only a few of the bills being deliberated upon by the House of Representatives will be passed.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore
Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore JAKARTA: At least 226 students of the Indonesian Naval Academy will make a series of goodwill visits to Malaysia and Singapore from June 27 to early August."The visit is actually the final activity the students, most of whom are in their third year, have to...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Flood Canal development likely delayed
Flood Canal development likely delayedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Development of the Eastern Flood Canal, which was scheduled to start on June 22 in conjunction with the city's 475th anniversary, will likely be postponed, as the central government had not yet confirmed whether it...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Plates mirror social realities in exhibit 2. COVER: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Book covers raised to art form in Yogya
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Book covers raised to art form in Yogya
Book covers raised to art form in YogyaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A good book cover is surely more than simply a jacket to protect the pages inside, but should be a work of art in its own right to attract potential buyers.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Finding a suitable apartment can be tricky
Finding a suitable apartment can be trickyJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor Jakarta For many people, living in an apartment means easier living than living in houses. For instance, they will not need to do as much maintenance as they would have to on houses due its smaller size.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. Duit (3 x 21)
1. Duit (3 x 21)Most Asian currencies up, poor sentiment plagues U.S. dollar2. Nokia (2 x 24)Nokia optimistic on Asian growth despite global woes 3. Gold (1 x 40)Gold locked in current familiar range 4. HK (2 x 20) 'HK expects to record recovery in 2nd half'
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999
Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election race
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election raceAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's 85 councillors are scheduled to elect the new Jakarta governor and vice governor on Sept. 17. So far, 50 nomination forms have been issued by the council.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Our deepest sympathy and condolences
Our deepest sympathy and condolenceson the passing of Mrs Veeramalla Buchamma,63-years old, the mother of our editorial staff memberVeeramalla Anjaiah. She died in Nalgonda, India, on Sunday, June 16, 2002.The deceased was buried in Nalgonda, India,on Monday, June 17, 2002.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Fire damages BDNI building
Fire damages BDNI building JAKARTA: Fire gutted the third floor of the now-defunct Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI) building on Jl. Balikpapan, Central Jakarta, on Monday morning. A short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil case
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil caseFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consulting firm PT Deloitte & Touche, Tohmatsu (DTT) FAS and holding company PT Holdiko Perkasa filed an appeal on Monday at two separate courts over the recent ruling of the Business Competition...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002Performances* Traditional Theater - Longser Runtah, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., June 22. * Bandung Music Day, Braga street and Mayoralty building, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 23.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Maluku team limited to recommendations
Maluku team limited to recommendationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku investigation team's mission is unlikely to fulfill people's sense of justice as their authority has been limited to providing recommendations to put an end to the conflict.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Navy to buy choppers from Russia
Navy to buy choppers from Russia SURABAYA: The Navy will purchase 10 MI-2 and MI-17 helicopters from Russia, four nomad patrol planes from Australia, a training plane from France and a Casa plane from state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI), to strengthen the force, says Navy...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
When will fuel
When will fuel prices go down? From Rakyat Merdeka The government has raised the price of fuel as part of a grand strategy to abolish the fuel subsidy in 2004 and improve the government's financial position.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes Agence France-Presse Singapore The Asia-Pacific region is set to consolidate its position as the leading source of growth for the world's biggest telecom equipment maker Nokia, a senior executive of the company said Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
A lesson in transparency
A lesson in transparencyAhmad Suaedy, Asia Foundation, Jakarta Gorontalo may be Indonesia's newest, or 32nd province, and its governor, Ir H. Fadel Muhammad, may be rumored to be subject to a travel ban.