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Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific region
Impact of Sept. 11 on Asia Pacific regionJusuf Wanandi, Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta The impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region can be discussed within the context of the new global strategic development and how this will unfold...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: Academics
National Accreditation Body should not be resolved: AcademicsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Academics urged the government on Monday to reform the National Accreditation Body (BAN) in a bid to maintain the quality of university graduates and to prevent the rampant practice of selling...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
'Practice of religion is an individual right'
'Practice of religion is an individual right' The West Jakarta mayor's decision to require public school students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays and religious days has created a storm of controversy. The Jakarta Post interview members of the public to get their views on this controversial issue.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Corruption fueled by ties with political leaders
Corruption fueled by ties with political leadersYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Corruptors who build on their relationships with leading political figures bring more havoc to the Indonesian legal system than other issues that lead to corruption, including low salaries among the...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto
Prosecutors want health check done on Soeharto The South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office plans to request that a medical check on former president Soeharto be performed following reports that he appeared healthy when attending the wedding reception of his granddaughter Danti Rukmana less than two weeks...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
VoIP operators forced to tie up
VoIP operators forced to tie upRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pushing 12 unlicensed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators to set up a joint-operation scheme with two operators, PT Gaharu Sejahtera and PT Atlassat Solusindo, said Directorate General of Post and...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillor
Journalists, NGOs demand action against councillorOyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post BandarlampungAround 150 journalists and activists from various non- governmental organizations here rallied on Monday to demand that the Lampung Provincial Legislative Council take action against a councillor for his...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Bylaw on private markets to be enforced
Bylaw on private markets to be enforcedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
IPF security protests
IPF security protests The IPF's internal security officers staged a protest here on Monday by sealing off the Indigenous Peoples Forum (IPF) secretariat to voice their disappointment over what they claimed as improper treatment from the IPF organizing committee.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Unit chief resigns under pressure
Unit chief resigns under pressureLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As residents of West Kelapa Gading and the developer of a sports mall in the area continue to squabble, the subdistrict's chief of community unit 6, Yacob F. Mulya, has resigned and been replaced by Harry A.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
RI insists talks on Bali Commitment end here
RI insists talks on Bali Commitment end hereBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, BaliIndonesia has demanded that delegates conclude within this week talks on the Bali Commitment, which promises more international aid to alleviate poverty and preserve nature, as a near deadlock has triggered...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Subsidy for essential supplies
Subsidy for essential supplies PUNCAK JAYA, Papua:Residents of Mulia in the isolated Puncak Jaya regency in Papua are due to receive subsidies from the Puncak Jaya administration for the transportation of basic food supplies, a report said.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Fight poverty, terrorism will stop, NGOs tell U.S.
Fight poverty, terrorism will stop, NGOs tell U.S.Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Representatives of civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) lodged strong criticism against the United States following its claim that its war against global terrorism "can do...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
German book illustrations, art for art's sake
German book illustrations, art for art's sakeChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There is a difference between book illustrations that just supplement a text, and those that complete a text. The illustrations of Berliner Handpresse (Berlin Handpress) belong definitely to the second category:...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Dance - Tarling, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 8. * Sundanese Traditional Drama: Raja Gempol, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Mahathir warns of 'anarchic' market
Mahathir warns of 'anarchic' marketAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned Monday that free capital flow would lead to an "anarchic" globalized market and called for all countries to be allowed to impose their own forms of control.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia argues with Malaysia for islands
Indonesia argues with Malaysia for islandsAgence France-Presse, The Hague Indonesia began it opening remarks on Monday at the International Court of Justice to assert its right to two tiny, resource-rich islands over competing claims by Malaysia.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
House told to concentrate on legislation agenda
House told to concentrate on legislation agendaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers are calling on legislators to abandon their penchant for political maneuvering, otherwise time will run out on the deliberation of 22 bills due to be approved in three months.J.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the opposition of business associations to a new bylaw on private shopping markets, the city administration promised on Monday that the bylaw, which favors small-scale traders, would be enforced.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Wanted: Improved service from police
Wanted: Improved service from police The Jakarta Metropolitan Police are improving the quality of its service to the public in stages. One manifestation of this is by making available a sufficient number of patrol cars in all parts of Greater Jakarta.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 3.
Rupiah Rates June 3. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,099.00 8,099.00 8,642.00 8,556.00 Australian dollar 1 5,158.22 4,587.27 4,899.15 4,846.12 Brunei dollar 1 5,084.66 4,523.32 4,829.28 4,778.55 Canadian dollar 1 5,924.60 5,270.04 5,627.03 5,567.
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Indonesia wants Bali Commitment talks to end here
Indonesia wants Bali Commitment talks to end hereBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia has demanded that delegates conclude within this week talks on the Bali Commitment, which promises more international aid to alleviate poverty and preserve nature, as a near deadlock has...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Cleaning up Code River for ecotourism
Cleaning up Code River for ecotourismRidlo Aryanto,The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Riding the rough currents of a river that meanders over mountains and through forests has become common for the more adventurous among us, but rafting along a river that runs through the middle of a city is quite a...
Tue, 04 Jun 2002
Teacher dies as he drafts school test
Teacher dies as he drafts school testMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 50-year-old teacher in the West Java capital of Bandung was found dead on Monday with his corpse already partially decomposed at Cikutra elementary school.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Military's internal reform efforts mere lip service, observers say
Military's internal reform efforts mere lip service, observers sayTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers have expressed doubts that internal reform within the Indonesian Military (TNI) will materialize despite the pressure from the United States, which has...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Semen Padang bosses rebel against shareholders
Semen Padang bosses rebel against shareholdersVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imbroglio over state-owned PT Semen Padang cement manufacturer in West Sumatra took another twist after the company's management refused to convene an extraordinary shareholders meeting to replace its board...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's group protests arrest
People's group protests arrestThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The indigenous people's group attending the UN meeting in Bali protested on Sunday over the arrest of 12 representatives of indigenous people by the Bali police the previous day.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENETheys murder suspects detention extended Three Indonesian soldiers suspected of murdering Papua independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay have had their detention periods extended, National Military Police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A. Bakar said on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
More experts join call for new constitution
More experts join call for new constitutionJupriadi Asmaradhana, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Two experts have joined in the chorus of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by calling for a new constitution amid the uncertain future of amendments being made to the 1945 Constitution.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Mahathir says GDP growth may exceed 4%
Mahathir says GDP growth may exceed 4%Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has painted a rosy picture of the Malaysian economy amid recovery of its top trading partner -- the United States, a report said Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Ciledug traders refuse to be relocated
Ciledug traders refuse to be relocated TANGERANG: Ciledug traders are adamant they will not be moved to a new planned market near Ciledug bus depot despite the demolition of their kiosk by public order officers.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Banjarsari, city hamlet with a clean environment
Banjarsari, city hamlet with a clean environmentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The residents of Banjarsari hamlet in Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, are among the handful of Jakartans who pay serious attention to their environment.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
IBRA to launch $17b loan asset sale Monday
IBRA to launch $17b loan asset sale MondayDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) gears up with an ambitious plan to sell off bank loan assets worth Rp 150 trillion (some US$17 billion), some analysts have criticized the agency for including...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Business neglects development: Nabiel
Business neglects development: NabielA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali State minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Sunday that business interests have continued to ignore sustainable development practices, even as the world has gathered in Bali to reaffirm its commitment...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Japan calls for expansion of ASEAN security group
Japan calls for expansion of ASEAN security groupAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asia-Pacific's main umbrella security grouping, the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), needs to be expanded to meet the increasing threats facing the region, a senior Japanese defense official said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Press photo expo at Erasmus Huis
Press photo expo at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA: Hundreds of interesting press photos will be displayed here during the World Press Photo 2002 exhibition at the Erasmus Huis on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said from June 3 to June 15.The annual exhibition is open to public from Monday to Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
NGOs urge WTO reform to end exploitation
NGOs urge WTO reform to end exploitationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Developing countries should fight for reform within the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end the exploitation of developing countries for the benefit of developed countries and their corporations,...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Okan in doubt for Brazil match
Okan in doubt for Brazil match ULSAN, South Korea: Turkish midfielder Okan Buruk could miss his country's group A match against Brazil after straining a muscle in his right thigh, coach Senol Gunes said on Sunday."After the end of the warm-up yesterday there was a slight strain.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
A confusing melting pot at UN meeting
A confusing melting pot at UN meeting It is refreshing to see thousands of people from different parts of the world flocking to Bali to attend the UN ministerial meeting on sustainable development.However, for some people, the variety of people of all colors can be confusing.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Restoring peace in Maluku
Restoring peace in Maluku Some two years ago, when the communal conflicts in Ambon and Maluku seemed to continue unabated, many people became suspicious of possible foul play. Several non-governmental organizations raised suspicions that the conflicts were being deliberately prolonged in order to...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's Forum opens acrimoniously
People's Forum opens acrimoniouslyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Despite internal friction, the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) opened with a colorful series of activities on Sunday, including a traditional music festival, children's drawing...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Partindo reestablished, to join 2004 election
Partindo reestablished, to join 2004 electionTheresia Maria Sufa and Imanuddin The Jakarta Post Bogor, West JavaIndonesians loyal to the philosophy and the teachings introduced by the country's founding president Sukarno now have an alternative medium to channel their political aspirations in the...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's Forum opens acrimoniously
People's Forum opens acrimoniouslyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Despite internal friction, the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) opened with a colorful series of activities on Sunday, including a traditional music festival, children's drawing...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Kurniawan Hari
Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe deliberation of the long-awaited review drafts of political laws requiring stricter conditions to contending the 2004 general election, will likely raise heating debates between the House of Representatives and the government and, even protests, especially...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Paternalistic culture hampers women
Paternalistic culture hampers womenRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali A paternalistic culture and masculine political system have been hampering women from around the world from actively participating in politics and high-level government bureaucracy.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Awair to resume operation
Awair to resume operation JAKARTA: Indonesia's domestic airline company, Awair, is planning to resume operations in August with six narrow-bodied airplanes, its spokesman, Arifin Hutabarat, said here Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Smoking women may cause lost generation
Smoking women may cause lost generationDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The widespread smoking of cigarettes by women will not only lead to poor reproductive health, but a lost generation in the country, a medical expert warned on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 3, 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 3, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Keep in touch with office through an Intranet connection
Keep in touch with office through an Intranet connectionVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Imagine a small crisis. Your client asks for changes. All modifications to the contract must have the approval of your boss, who is currently overseas.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Indonesia remains an impaired nation
Indonesia remains an impaired nationS.P. Seth, Freelance Writer, Sydney, SushilPSeth@aol.com It is now four years since President Soeharto was forced out of office following popular unrest against his regime. Much of Indonesia's present problems stem from his long rule.