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Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Medical school attracts the highest number of applicants
Medical school attracts the highest number of applicantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being a doctor is apparently a profession most high school graduates want to be despite many other interesting careers nowadays.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion
Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion Indonesia took part in World Anti-Drug Day for the first time on Wednesday. Drugs have become the nation's enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace remains low.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
RI seeks regional help to combat sea piracy
RI seeks regional help to combat sea piracyAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian police said on Friday it was seeking to beef up cooperation in the region to combat the growing threat of sea piracy.The sealanes in the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca separating Malaysia and Indonesia are among the...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Microsoft to invest US$750m in China
Microsoft to invest US$750m in China BEIJING: Software giant Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it would invest US$750 million in China over the next three years, calling it the largest software deal ever between China and a foreign firm.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Govt told to protect destitute children
Govt told to protect destitute childrenDebbie A Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even as the bill on child protection is likely to be approved by the House next Tuesday, people are still skeptical about whether the government is really committed to protecting children, especially destitute children.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Hiddink tie proves a hit in S. Korea
Hiddink tie proves a hit in S. Korea SEOUL: A tie worn by Guus Hiddink, the Dutch coach who has taken South Korea's national team further than any Asian side the World Cup finals, is proving a hit.Local designer Kaye Leigh said she had given 16 ties to Hiddink to wish the team well when they...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Govt urged to immediately improve investment climate
Govt urged to immediately improve investment climateDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaThe latest data showing a precipitous drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) should serve as a wake-up call for the government to quickly take action to improve the country's investment climate, analysts...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Police turn a blind eye to jaywalkers
Police turn a blind eye to jaywalkersLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many pedestrians in the city deliberately ignore traffic regulations, crossing the road when and where they please despite available zebra crossings and footbridges.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Police blasted for failing to uphold press freedom
Police blasted for failing to uphold press freedomMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frequent cases of violence and intimidation against journalists by police personnel across the country reflects their serious lack of understanding of the freedom of the press, an activist says.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Dance your way through the holidays
Dance your way through the holidaysTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta School holidays are here again and children wonder what fun and games they can look forward to during the month-long break.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Legislators, editors reject tax on reading materials
Legislators, editors reject tax on reading materialsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to lower book, newspaper and magazines prices, editors and legislators on Thursday agreed to demand the government remove the imposition of value-added tax (VAT) on reading material.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault caseFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
1. RUU -- 35 x 1
1. RUU -- 35 x 1 Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility 2. Xanana -- 24 x 1 Xanana to visit Jakarta on July 2 3. Zamboanga -- 24 x 2 Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official 4. Refugee -- 27 x 1 UN to return 16 children to E. Timor
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Xanana to arrive in Jakarta on July 2
Xanana to arrive in Jakarta on July 2Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Xanana Gusmao of the newly established state of East Timor is scheduled to arrive here on July 2 for a three-day state visit to Indonesia, the second country he will have visited after the former 27th...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
The poor Islamic school of Indonesia
The poor Islamic school of IndonesiaSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta While the international media spotlight recently fell on one madrasah (Islamic school) in Indonesia, the vast majority of these schools do not have anywhere near such a dramatic existence.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Editors reject 'excessive' label
Editors reject 'excessive' label JAKARTA: Several editors refuted on Thursday claims that the Indonesian press had got out of control in the current reform era.Despite the absence of clear criteria and definition on whether or not the press had become "excessive", such labels would only disturb the...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Progress made in KPC divestment
Progress made in KPC divestment JAKARTA: Shareholders of coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) -- Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Plc and Anglo-American energy firm BP Plc -- have reportedly made some progress in talks with the government over the coal company's divestment.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Protecting foreign maids
Protecting foreign maids I refer to two articles, titled 20 RI maids seek protection, published in The Jakarta Post on June 10, and Embassy told to act on maid abuse, published on June 11.It is extremely unfortunate that there have been cases of abuse involving Indonesian maids in Singapore.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
'Work hard and you will survive in Jakarta'
'Work hard and you will survive in Jakarta' Life is not easy in Jakarta. But this doesn't necessarily mean that you won't survive. Some residents say they love the city as it provides job opportunities for those who really want to work.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operation
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operationThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Commercial Court granted a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close all 73 branches last week following a...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Eurico facing life sentence for murder, torture
Eurico facing life sentence for murder, tortureTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eurico Guterres, former commander of the pro-Jakarta Aitarak militia in East Timor, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on charges of murder and torture in the attacks on East Timorese...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Quality control program for 'madrasah'
Quality control program for 'madrasah'Maya Dahlan, Contributor, Jakarta Renowned educator Arief Rahman has suggested that the government and operators of 35,000 madrasah (Islamic school) in the country apply a "quality control program", namely tightening up selection procedures, improving...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Bus owners protest over bus seizure
Bus owners protest over bus seizure CIREBON: Hundreds of bus owners grouped under the West Java and Central Java Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) demanded on Thursday the release of 117 buses currently impounded by the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Transportation, apparently...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operationsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Commercial Court appointed a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close its 73 branches last week following a...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Dow Jones
Dow Jones Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. said Thursday it will fight a recent petition at the Singapore High Court by two of its creditors to put the company under judicial management while it restructures $13.4 billion in debt.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Sudan to build university in RI
Sudan to build university in RI JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hasan Wirayuda announced on Wednesday that the Sudanese government was preparing to establish a university in Indonesia.The plan was part of Sudan's efforts to increase its cooperation with Indonesia in various areas of...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Govt to resume major toll road projects: Official
Govt to resume major toll road projects: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Rasdullah, governor for the poor
Rasdullah, governor for the poorAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He is an ordinary man, like many other Indonesians. Looking at his physical appearance, there is nothing really special about him. But some things do set him apart.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
1. RUU -- 35 x 1
1. RUU -- 35 x 1 Observers differ on 1999 poll credibility 2. Xanana -- 24 x 1 Xanana to visit Jakarta on July 2 3. Zamboanga -- 24 x 2 Pirates want ransom to cover cost of abduction: Official 4. Refugee -- 27 x 1 UN to return 16 children to E. Timor
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Govt resumes massive toll road projects
Govt resumes massive toll road projectsBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is planning to build 4,400 kilometers of toll roads across the country, and is adopting a new tariff policy to lure investors, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Police, judiciary, mere weapons of harassment
Police, judiciary, mere weapons of harassmentTodd Callahan and Reinhard Hoenighaus, Contributors, Jakarta The recent bankruptcy ruling against financially sound PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife) by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court has left Indonesia's already severely tested...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Indonesian Imron survives Thamrin Cup third round
Indonesian Imron survives Thamrin Cup third roundMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Al Imron overcame Wu Yi Ming of Chinese Taipei 7-5, 6-2 in the third round here on Thursday to become the only Indonesian in the quarterfinal round of the Boy's category in the Thamrin Cup International Junior...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
BNI plans to issue bonds
BNI plans to issue bonds JAKARTA: State-run PT Bank Negara Indonesia plans to issue bonds later this year to boost its capitalization and make itself more attractive to prospective investors.The bank will issue the bonds in the fourth quarter of the year at the latest, BNI's treasury general...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Speedy help needed for SMEs: KPEN
Speedy help needed for SMEs: KPENFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Economy Recovery Committee (KPEN) urged the government to speed up the restructuring of debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and to apply tariffs on four commodities to protect domestic industry.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
RI kids due at World Cup final
RI kids due at World Cup final JAKARTA: Two Indonesian children will take part at the 2002 World Cup finals in Yokohama, Japan, on Sunday by escorting players as part of the Player Escort Program.The program was jointly organized by fastfood chain McDonald's, soccer world governing body FIFA and...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
1. Press 2 x 30
1. Press 2 x 30 Legislators, editors reject tax on reading material 2. AGAMA 1 x 50 Pressure builds for scrapping of religion ministry 3. HEALTH 4 x 12 Eating vegetables can reduce cancer risk 4. Komnas 24 'Rights body must boost mediation role'
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operations
AJMI gets new receiver, resumes operationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Commercial Court appointed a new receiver for PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) on Thursday, paving the way for the firm to fully resume operations after it was forced to close its 73 branches last week following a...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault case
Kompas daily proceeds with legal process on assault caseFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Aceh refugees demand compensation
Aceh refugees demand compensationApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 1,000 Acehnese refugees staged a protest in front of the North Smatra provincial legislature on Thursday, asking the government to keep its promise to provide them with financial assistance.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
'Kompas' enraged by assault case
'Kompas' enraged by assault caseFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the campaign to put an end to the long list of assaults against the Indonesian media, Kompas daily vowed on Thursday to proceed with the legal process against the police for beating one of its reporters...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Jakarta governor must be Betawi
Jakarta governor must be BetawiFrom KompasThe incumbent governor of Jakarta is not indigenous to Jakarta (Betawi) so it is not advisable for him to run for a second term as governor.For the same reason, the cadres of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the City Council...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Aceh refugees ask for compensation
Aceh refugees ask for compensationApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanSome 1,000 Acehnese refugees staged a protest in front of the North Smatra provincial legislature on Thursday, asking the government to keep its promise to provide them with financial assistance.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
1. UPS ( 1 x 35)
1. UPS ( 1 x 35) RI needs efficacious regulations: UPS 2. Fed (1 x 40)Fed maintains rates, seen on hold for months 3. Rich ( 1 x 45) Rich countries to boost debt relief by US$1b JP/16/Rich 4. Suite ( 1 x 40) Oracle offers package for mid-sized businesses
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Traditional art shows enjoy popularity
Traditional art shows enjoy popularityYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta A close observation of traditional art shows and programs on radio and television shows that there have been encouraging developments over the past five years.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
APP plans legal action against creditors
APP plans legal action against creditorsDow Jones, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. said Thursday it will fight a recent petition at the Singapore High Court by two of its creditors to put the company under judicial management while it restructures US$13.4 billion in debt.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Adios Amigos, starting June 30
Adios Amigos, starting June 30 JAKARTA: PT Setiamandiri Mitratama Tbk. is closing down Amigos Restaurant, or The Green Pub, in the Djakarta Theater building on June 30.Established in 1980 by Kiki Sailan and Ron Mullers, Amigos, which mainly serves Mexican food, has been operating in the city for 22...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
JP/13/L06
JP/13/L06 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 27Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,190.00 8,190.00 8,733.00 8,647.00Australian dollar 1 5,192.35 4,623.26 4,934.15 4,881.23Brunei dollar 1 5,204.73 4,635.76 4,945.91 4,894.44Canadian dollar 1 6,060.81 5,397.
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Thousands deported in crackdown
Thousands deported in crackdown MALAYSIA: More than 15,000 illegal immigrants were deported from Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island in three months this year, a police spokesman said on Thursday.A total of 15,852 people, mostly from Indonesia and the Philippines, were sent home between...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Flood canal depends on foreign help
Flood canal depends on foreign helpBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe construction of the East Flood Canal might be postponed indefinitely as it is wholly dependent on a loan from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), a group of foreign donors, which includes Canada and other...
Fri, 28 Jun 2002
Harun awaits President's OK for governorial bid
Harun awaits President's OK for governorial bidImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With President Megawati Soekarnoputri's approval being the only remaining requirement that Harun Alrasyid has to obtain before he can run for the Jakarta governorship, the incumbent West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) governor...