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Thu, 25 Jul 2002
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseas
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseasFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will propose to the Malaysian government a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing Indonesians deported for working illegally in Malaysia, to reenter that country and work...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for briberyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adding to the shame of the Indonesian judiciary, the three judges who handled the controversial Manulife case may have been bribed, and the police will be called in to investigate the case, the justice...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Kopassus member killed in Aceh
Kopassus member killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The continuing violence in Aceh has claimed the life of a soldier, who was shot dead by rebels in West Aceh on Wednesday.The local military spokesman, Maj. Zaenal Muttaqin, said First Sgt.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2 * National: TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment 4 * Archipelago: Govt washes its hands of dispute on mayor removal 5 * City: Sutiyoso criticized for failing to apologize 8 * Opinion: Most Indonesian politicians loath to...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six years
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six yearsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The frail 81-year-old Indonesian captain of an unseaworthy vessel which carried more than 150 asylum seekers to Australia last year has been jailed for six years, a report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issues
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issuesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The party is over, and there are still a number of dirty glasses in the kitchen sink that need to be cleaned.This is precisely the case with the 24th Bali Arts Festival that closed last Saturday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 election
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With public criticism mounting and defections in the country's ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), senior party members have warned that the party might face a sharp...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Women, democracy vital to human development: Scholars
Women, democracy vital to human development: ScholarsMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia should nurture its democracy among its fragmented political elite and give women a wider role in the national decision-making process in a bid to improve public welfare and political freedom,...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignity
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignityFrom GatraI was disappointed to read a statement by State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as reported in Gatra on July 13, 2002 (Special Report).Laksamana has lowered his own dignity and that of the state- owned enterprises.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendmentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is waiting for directions from TNI Headquarters before deciding its stance on the proposed second round of presidential...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UN
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UNYoko Kobayashi, Reuters, Manila Asia has made tremendous progress in promoting political freedom in the last few decades but more can be done, such as giving women key roles in government, the United Nations said.The U.N.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focus
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focusMarvin Ott, Professor, National Security Policy National War College, Washington, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will be visiting Southeast Asia at the end of the month at a time of...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing else
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing elseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The political reforms that Indonesia has introduced since 1998 have been duly noted by the United Nations, but these have done little to improve the country's international standing in human development progress.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three injured in Trisakti brawl
Three injured in Trisakti brawl JAKARTA: Three students were injured and six cars were damaged following a three-hour student brawl at Trisakti University in West Jakarta on Wednesday."Revenge is the reason most likely behind the incident," Hasiyani, the university spokeswoman, said, adding that...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islands
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islandsReuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is pushing Southeast Asian nations with territorial claims over the disputed Spratly islands to sign a "code-of- conduct" over the use of the area, a government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesia ready to export gas to Malaysia
Indonesia ready to export gas to MalaysiaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and its American production-sharing contractor Conoco Indonesia Inc. are set to start sending natural gas to Malaysia from the West Natuna area in the South China Sea area in...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Parangtritis Beach remains prime tourist spot Bantul regency has quite a number of tourist attractions, with the most well-know destination being Parangtritis Beach, some 29 kilometers to the south of Yogyakarta.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
A trip back in time with ancient manuscripts
A trip back in time with ancient manuscriptsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali The hot sun was about to set in the horizon while a mild breeze swept Gedong Kitrya at the former palace complex of the northern Balinese kingdom of Buleleng as if chanting a...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session The ongoing backroom political dealing has one end goal: The cancellation of all amendments to the 1945 Constitution which will lead the country right back to authoritarianism, noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro)...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayor
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayorDebbie A. Lubis and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Instead of offering mediation, the central government sent a clear message on Wednesday that it was washing its hands of the controversial dismissal of Surabaya mayor...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Getting up close with dolphins at Lovina
Getting up close with dolphins at LovinaMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Lovina, Bali It was 5 a.m. at Lovina Beach, Buleleng, north Bali, and it was still cold, the wind making it chilly enough to sleep under a warm blanket.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
U.S. embargo expected to be lifted soon
U.S. embargo expected to be lifted soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian government expects the U.S. military embargo against the country to be lifted soon, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Politicians must retrospect
Politicians must retrospectFrom Forum KeadilanThe Spirit of Revolution's Flame, a history book, gives a really clear description of the character traits of our national politicians at the inception stage of our independence.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
East Timor, new member at WB and IMF
East Timor, new member at WB and IMF WASHINGTON: The Democratic Republic of East Timor Tuesday became the 184th member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at a ceremony in Washington.The rapid approval of East Timor's entry to the international institutions was "thanks to the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlookRikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCoal industry grows robustly but still lacks fresh investment Indonesia is enjoying robust growth in its coal industry but it needs to be aware of the signals threatening its future development due...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Most Indonesian politicians loath to read
Most Indonesian politicians loath to readSolita Sarwono, Psychologist, Wasenaar, The Netherlands One of the most significant changes brought by the "reform" period is the increase of freedom of speech. The government has become the prime target of various kinds of criticism coming from experts,...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Civil democracy not working, hurts people
Civil democracy not working, hurts people Why do we keep talking about the less than harmonious relations between the provincial administrators and provincial legislative councils (DPRD)? Because the people have become the direct victims.Just imagine.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Religious figures oppose bid to include sharia in Constitution
Religious figures oppose bid to include sharia in ConstitutionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to prevent national disintegration, religious figures expressed their commitment on Wednesday to oppose the demand to insert a phrase on the implementation of sharia (Islamic Law)...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Susanto wins as Stefanova pulls clear
Susanto wins as Stefanova pulls clearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto, the only junior competing at the Wismilak International Chess Tournament, was the surprise winner in the fourth round of competition in Surabaya, East Java, on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Home to export-oriented handicraft products There are several outstanding industrial centers in Bantul regency, particularly in small-scale undertakings and popular handicrafts.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Govt urged to purge judicial corruption
Govt urged to purge judicial corruptionBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visiting United Nations investigator on judiciary independence concluded his mission on Wednesday, expressing concerns over widespread corruption in courts and urging the government to make purging this "menace"...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
The foibles and follies of the July 27 investigation
The foibles and follies of the July 27 investigationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Justice has yet to be served nearly six years after the bloody attack on the then Indonesia Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters at Jl.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
10,000 doctors to be sent nationwide
10,000 doctors to be sent nationwide JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi said on Wednesday that the government planned to deploy 10,000 doctors at community health centers across the country next year.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
MPR prepares decree on economic recovery
MPR prepares decree on economic recoveryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has outlined a draft decree that will provide the government with guidelines and recommendations to speed up the economic recovery.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
S'pore, RI hold joint aviation exercise
S'pore, RI hold joint aviation exercise SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesian search and rescue agencies held a one-day exercise on Wednesday aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation, authorities said.The exercise was aimed at testing the readiness of the two countries in "responding jointly to an...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Floods push death toll to 175 in S. Asia: Monsoon rains sent
Floods push death toll to 175 in S. Asia: Monsoon rains sent swollen rivers surging through their banks Wednesday, flooding thousands of villages in Bangladesh, Nepal and India and triggering deadly mudslides.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Minister plans to exploit RI waters
Minister plans to exploit RI waters KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri and five state universities will discuss ideas to further develop the vast potential of Indonesia's marine resources during a national discussion hosted by Haluoleo...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Riverbank reforestation to cost Rp 1.8t
Riverbank reforestation to cost Rp 1.8t MEDAN, North Sumatra: Most of North Sumatra's 1.9 million hectares of riverbank areas are in a critical condition and it will cost a whopping Rp 1.8 trillion (US$204 million) to reforest them.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Artists portray Jakarta chaos as 'inferno'
Artists portray Jakarta chaos as 'inferno'Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In the past week, the Jakarta Cultural Center, Taman Ismail Marzuki, has housed a very big rat as tall as the roof of a two- story building.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Edited by Adrian 3:30pm
Edited by Adrian 3:30pmFor REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Story #4Pandansimo harbour, a lucrative long-term investmentBright prospects for Pandansimo harbor For years, Pandansimo beach, located on the northern part of Bantul regency and nudging the estuary of Progo river, has been a famous religious...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
IBRA loan asset sale program falls short of target
IBRA loan asset sale program falls short of targetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it had secured at least Rp 17.75 trillion (US$2.4 billion) in proceeds from a sale of loan assets with a face value of Rp 145 trillion.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
1. LPJ: 50 pt, 5 cols, 2 x 34
1. LPJ: 50 pt, 5 cols, 2 x 34 Factions criticize Sutiyoso for failing to apologize 2. TOMMY: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Tommy to testify at Tangerang District Court 3. TRAIN: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Passengers complain of surge in train crime 4.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consulting-crisis-orders Crisis: Real boon for foreign consultants Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than four years since the financial crisis started to hit the country in late 1997, but for many...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
KPPU in court battle over Indomobil case
KPPU in court battle over Indomobil caseDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said it would appeal to the Supreme Court over a recent ruling by the State Administrative Court that effectively annulled KPPU's sanctions against PT Trimegah...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Aneka goes out of its way to boost investor confidence The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Regions demand role in oil, gas body
Regions demand role in oil, gas bodyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas producing regencies are demanding a role in the new oil and gas Implementing Body (Balak) to help preserve the interests of the regions.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
ASEAN to back U.S. war on terror with new pact
ASEAN to back U.S. war on terror with new pactReuters, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian nations will sign a declaration next week to share financial and immigration intelligence with the United States in support of the U.S.-led war on terror, a Malaysian official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 24
Rupiah Rates July 24 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 24 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,520.00 8,520.00 9,065.00 8,975.00 Australian dollar 1 5,156.03 4,610.17 4,909.60 4,856.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,463.73 4,887.00 5,202.59 5,147.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Passengers complain of surge in train crimes
Passengers complain of surge in train crimesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Commuter train passengers have complained about the high frequency of robberies on trains, demanding the management of the railway stations, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), take serious action against such...