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Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Bapepam gains momentum in insider trading probe
Bapepam gains momentum in insider trading probeFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAn investigation into alleged insider trading in the sale of government shares in state-owned telecommunications firm PT Indosat gained momentum after the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) managed to...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Textile imports are threatening local industry: API
Textile imports are threatening local industry: APIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tough times lie ahead for the country's ailing textile firms as cheaper smuggled textiles have started to flood the local market, according to the Indonesian Textile Association (API).
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Working-mom syndrome hits S. Korea
Working-mom syndrome hits S. KoreaCho Mee-young, Seoul, Reuters Choi Kun-ju is a promising bank worker with almost 10 years experience. She works late on most days and is studying for extra qualifications.Yet, as busy as she is, Choi keeps one regular slot in her diary free.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Cirebon neglects its historic buildings
Cirebon neglects its historic buildingsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java A city that fails to conserve its historic buildings is a city without a memory, so says Eko Budihardjo, a noted architect and the rector of Diponegoro University in Semarang, Central Java.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Corruption still name of game in Jakarta
Corruption still name of game in JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Collusion and corruption are still rampant in procurements of goods and services in nearly all units of the city administration.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Bad debtors may benefit from IBRA loan auction
Bad debtors may benefit from IBRA loan auctionDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) opened on Wednesday the bidding for its ambitious sale of some Rp 145 trillion (US$16 billion) worth of non-performing bank loans, taxpayers may face a bitter...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Harassment clarification
Harassment clarification I write regarding Berni K. Moestafa's piece, Jeffrey Winters, critic who loves RI, in The Jakarta Post on July 17, 2002. I agree that there are high risks of politically motivated attacks if one writes or speaks critically in Indonesia.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Real protection urged for maids
Real protection urged for maidsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists questioned on Wednesday the seriousness of the City Council and the administration to provide legal protection for housemaids.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
'Indonesia respects RP court verdict'
'Indonesia respects RP court verdict'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Demands for the government to use diplomatic channels to seek the release of Agus Dwikarna, who was sentenced to 17 years in prison by a Philippine court, are unrealistic and contradict international codes, Minister for Foreign...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Bekasi has shortage of fire trucks
Bekasi has shortage of fire trucks BEKASI: The Bekasi City Council has asked the Bekasi mayoralty to buy new fire trucks as it only has five trucks, which is not enough to cover the whole city area.Nurul Yaqin, a councillor from the National Mandate Party (PAN) said on Wednesday that five fire...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
RI amateurs to vie for world tourney
RI amateurs to vie for world tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Audi quattro Cup, an amateur golf tournament, will be played for the first time in Indonesia with the winners qualifying for the world finals in Italy.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Legal experts call for man's release
Legal experts call for man's release PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Noted legal experts and watchdog institutions urged security officers on Tuesday to release a man, who has been in prison for 30 days without appropriate legal procedures.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Moves to freeze terror funds called for
Moves to freeze terror funds called forAgence France-Presse, Manila Southeast Asia and its major western trading partners are expected to call for moves to freeze terror funds and stronger cooperation to fight terrorism in an upcoming meeting in Brunei, Filipino officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
N. Sumatra lack teachers, schools
N. Sumatra lack teachers, schools MEDAN, North Sumatra: North Sumatra is in dire need of more elementary school teachers and buildings to accommodate junior high school students, an official said.Head of the provincial education office Nazaruddin Hisyam, estimated on Tuesday that 16,000 elementary...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Prosecution for Tommy
Prosecution for Tommy A very important phase in the trial of Tommy Soeharto peaked last week when prosecutors sought a 15-year jail term for the youngest son of former president Soeharto.He was charged with masterminding the killing of Justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, while his hitmen --...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Badalu sees the world from different angles
Badalu sees the world from different anglesChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta There is always more than one perspective - everywhere. One only has to find it. And this often needs time and patience. Self-educated photographer John Badalu is obviously patient enough to take his time.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Drugs, fake money set on fire
Drugs, fake money set on fire TANGERANG: Tangerang prosecutors destroyed on Wednesday confiscated illicit drugs and counterfeit money used as evidence against defendants tried at Tangerang District Court over the past year.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Legislators want civil emergency for Aceh
Legislators want civil emergency for AcehKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaIgnoring public rejection and defying earlier statements from the speaker of the House of Representatives, the House's Commission I for defense and National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
'Dreams and Teams' project launched
'Dreams and Teams' project launched JAKARTA: Fourteen high school students and seven teachers from seven schools here have joined a five-day sports program to improve leadership, team work, self-esteem, and organizational and negotiating skills.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Mangu paints love for nature
Mangu paints love for natureYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Fishermen walk in rows on the coast in the morning. An elderly woman selling fish waits for buyers at the seaside. There are fish with hooks in their mouths. There are women engaged in sand quarrying.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 365 -5 1,000 Ades...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Gubernatorial candidates to be screened in camera
Gubernatorial candidates to be screened in cameraAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being criticized for discriminating against some gubernatorial candidates, a number of the City Council's factions are inviting candidates for governor and vice governor to attend closed-door screening...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
China to be a huge market for ASEAN: Lee
China to be a huge market for ASEAN: LeeAgence France-Presse, Singapore China will eventually become a huge potential market for ASEAN as the country emerges from being a cheap labor source to be a producer of hi-tech goods, Singapore Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
What Jakarta's
What Jakarta's governor must do From Sinar Pagi Whoever is elected governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 period should improve the social, economic, security and educational conditions of this capital city.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Hamzah unchallenged in next PPP race
Hamzah unchallenged in next PPP raceMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz will likely retain his current top position in the United Development Party (PPP) without a challenge during the 2003 party congress as none of the party's other senior figures are planning to...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Exhibitions
Exhibitions* Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22. * Photo Indonesie 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 3.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Political dumbing-down
Political dumbing-down Making backroom deals, it seems, has become the preferred method of resolving political differences in Indonesia. And President Megawati Soekarnoputri, nearly one year into her presidency, has become so adept at this game that she felt comfortable enough to publicly tout some...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Mega ready for direct presidential election
Mega ready for direct presidential electionI Wayan Junartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), said on Wednesday evening that she was ready to contest a direct presidential election in 2004 and that her...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 17, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 365 -5 1,000 Ades...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
TNI formed East Timor militias: Eyewitness
TNI formed East Timor militias: EyewitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After two months of hearings by the East Timor ad hoc human rights trial, held in the absence of eyewitnesses from East Timor, an East Timorese finally took the stand on Wednesday to testify about the...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Megawati chides obsequious aides, groveling officials
Megawati chides obsequious aides, groveling officialsRita A. Widiadana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bali/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri rebuked sycophantic officials and aides in her government on Monday, accusing them of regularly submitting false reports to her, just to...
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
DJ Asian Currencies Higher Late;Dlr Outlook Remains Bearish
DJ Asian Currencies Higher Late;Dlr Outlook Remains BearishAlan Yonan Jr. Dow Jones Singapore The dollar declined further against most Asian currencies Tuesday, reflecting the increasingly bearish global outlook for corporate America.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Mayor's dismissal stems from legal confusion: Expert
Mayor's dismissal stems from legal confusion: ExpertAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The removal of Surabaya mayor Bambang Dwi Hartono by the City Council is the result of legal confusion which could, in part, be blamed on the central government, an expert has said.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Foundations law to take effect as of next month
Foundations law to take effect as of next monthFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has dismissed rumors it has issued a presidential decree delaying the implementation of the much-protested law on foundations, saying the law would take effect on Aug.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Asian central banks seen gradually building up euro reserves
Asian central banks seen gradually building up euro reservesMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Major Asian central banks will continue to lift the proportion of euros in their bulging reserves after it reached parity with the dollar but analysts said the move would be gradual.
Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Regional buyers to visit E. Java travel fair
Regional buyers to visit E. Java travel fair SURABAYA, East Java: East Java's third Majapahit Travel Fair (MTF) will invite traders from the Asia-Pacific region in the second week of September to boost the region's tourism.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Pekanbaru to close amusement spots
Pekanbaru to close amusement spots PEKANBARU, Riau: Despite an outcry from several interested parties, the Riau mayoralty administration remains steadfast in its determination to shut down five entertainment centers in the city, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
The arrogance of legislative bodies
The arrogance of legislative bodies Pretending to be powerful, which happens to be an affliction of the conceited or arrogant, is common not only in the country's capital city, but also in the provinces.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Rini's move to supervise clove imports criticized
Rini's move to supervise clove imports criticizedAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The latest move by Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M. Soewandi to supervise the import of cloves will not be effective in protecting the interests of local farmers, who have seen the price of the...
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
1. JEFRI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. JEFRI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTSWinters, critic who loves RI 2. PFIZER: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTSStaid McKinnell overtakes vocal Hassan
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Legislators told to get serious on political bills
Legislators told to get serious on political billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators assigned to deliberate the bills on political parties and general elections, were asked to leave their political interests behind in debate on the bills.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Workers' conditions remain poor in Indonesia: Activists
Workers' conditions remain poor in Indonesia: ActivistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the reform era and increasing foreign criticism, the conditions for workers in Indonesia remain poor both economically and politically and so far, no action has been made to rectify it, according to labor...
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
2. ACEH: 2 x 25
2. ACEH: 2 x 25 Akbar says House rejects security approach in Aceh 3. PDI: 3 x 17 Internal rifts in PDI Perjuangan set to get worse
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Man dies in brawl, seven injured
Man dies in brawl, seven injured JAKARTA: Police have arrested 16 people following Monday's brawl on Jl. Tipar in Cakung between East and North Jakarta, in which one man died and seven others were seriously injured.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Seven Acehnese women arrested for protesting: Seven activists
Seven Acehnese women arrested for protesting: Seven activists from the Women's Organization for Democratic Aceh (Orpad) were arrested by police in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh on Tuesday on charges of insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Recruitment of civil servants
Recruitment of civil servantsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaState Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin was right when briefing officials of echelons I and II in Banten's provincial administration recently.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
'Sutiyoso has done nothing for this city'
'Sutiyoso has done nothing for this city' Many residents are disappointed with the performance of City Governor Sutiyoso, whose five-year term will end in October. They say the City Council should reject the governor's accountability speech, which will be presented on Thursday.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
PDI Perjuangan supports Agus Dwikarna's case
PDI Perjuangan supports Agus Dwikarna's caseJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The South Sulawesi chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) demanded on Tuesday that the party include during its incoming congress discussion on the sentencing of...
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Export of live turtles foiled
Export of live turtles foiled TANGERANG: Customs and Excise officers at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport have foiled the illegal export of 1,526 live turtles from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, to Ghuangzou, China, through the airport, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 17 Jul 2002
Akbar says House rejects security approach in Aceh
Akbar says House rejects security approach in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Within a space of less than one month, the House of Representatives has changed its tune about the government's decision to apply tough new security measures to deal with security problems in restive Aceh.