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Sat, 27 Jul 2002
New province for Aceh sought
New province for Aceh sought JAKARTA: Amid the worsening situation in the province of Aceh, councillors from five regencies there met with the top security minister on Thursday afternoon to discuss the possible establishment of a new province.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
For Advertorial July 26
For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say builders
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say builders Julia Yeow Agence France Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysian builders warned on Friday that a government crackdown on illegal workers when an amnesty expires at the end of this month will cause crippling delays in construction work.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
PDI Perjuangan councillor accused of violating oath
PDI Perjuangan councillor accused of violating oathAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A councillor and activist accused councillor Agung Imam Sumanto of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Friday of violating the councillors' oath by receiving donations worth Rp 1.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
The old afflication
The old afflication Reading the cover story of the previous edition of KONTAN on the source of the wealth of (Indonesian) judges, I felt very concerned. The report clearly show how law enforcers have committed dishonorable and immoral acts.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
[b]July 27 marks watershed in
July 27 marks watershed in modern Indonesian history2. Brad27 -- 1 X 36 Down and out with the United States economy
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Hong Kong to limit foreign maids
Hong Kong to limit foreign maids CHINA: As Hong Kong struggles with record unemployment, the government is thinking of freezing the number of foreigners who work here as housemaids, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refuge
14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refugeIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 14 people, including an Army soldier, were killed in two separate clashes between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the military in the restive province on Friday.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Guiding companies to succeed in borderless market
Guiding companies to succeed in borderless marketI. Christianto Contributor JakartaThe trade globalization trend has seemingly turned the world into one single market with a product from one place to other parts of the world flowing freely without going through significant barriers.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
69 sex abuse cases in Central Java
69 sex abuse cases in Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The East Java Child Protection Center (LPA) said on Friday there were 69 recorded cases of sexual abuse of children in the province from January to June of this year.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Govt not transparent on Maluku, Aceh issue
Govt not transparent on Maluku, Aceh issueTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized the government on Friday for its lack of transparency in implementing policies to end regional conflicts, especially those in Aceh and Maluku.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. Bantar
1. BantarDefending RI's homeland costly, but necessary2. IslamThe United Kingdom's debt to Muslim residents 3. Korea29Koreans supporting physical abuse
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
BI: MPR session won't cause rupiah to fall
BI: MPR session won't cause rupiah to fallA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia is hopeful that the upcoming Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will not cause the rupiah to fall as market players are now more resilient to political developments in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 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.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Remember the 'Red Dragon'
Remember the 'Red Dragon' Exactly six years ago, on July 27, 1996, the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) masterminded an attack, code named the Red Dragon Operation, on the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at Jl. Diponegoro 58, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
July 27 case needs
July 27 case needs to be dealt with We have deliberately raised this issue because some people wonder why the July 27 incident, which happened six years ago, has resurfaced now. Is this case being politicized or is it used to corner certain people?In our journey as a nation, there are too many...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
City Council to be dissolved?
City Council to be dissolved?From RepublikaThe Jakarta City Council is threatened with dissolution after the capital's military commander, Bibit Waluyo, issued letter No. R/511-5/II/2002 dated July 3, in which he replaced the council's chairman, Edy Waluyo, with Doni Sudarno.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. GAM: 8 x 4 lines
1. GAM: 8 x 4 lines14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refuge2. Santri: 20 x 2 linesS. Sulawesi Muslims demand convicted terrorist's release3. Liner: 24 x 2 linesNorth Sumatra airline takes to the skies4. Poso: 32 x 1 lineArmy claims it will get tough in Poso
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Tommy gets 15 years for key role in justice's murder
Tommy gets 15 years for key role in justice's murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid strong public criticism of the country's corrupt judiciary, the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Friday evening the youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy"...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
AEKI starts Rp 1b cofee-drinking drive
AEKI starts Rp 1b cofee-drinking driveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is one of the world's major coffee producers, but few of its more than 210 million population drinks coffee regularly.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
(Name: Case)
(Name: Case)Eliza Maria Tuwahatu: The East Jakarta District Court sentenced her to 10 years in jail for illegal possession of bombs found in Taman Mini, East Jakarta. She claimed the bombs were given to her by a man who looked like Tommy. Prosecutors recommended a 15-year jail term.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Govt to revise ruling on procurement
Govt to revise ruling on procurementDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) is drafting a revision to a presidential decree on public procurement in the hope of putting an end to flourishing illegal practices in procurement at government...
Sat, 27 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...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Are current events bad for RI?
Are current events bad for RI?2. Djati -- 1 x 30Of 'schadenfreude' and destruction 3.Thai 1 X 32Closing the door on foreigners
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Defending RI's homeland expensive, but necessary
Defending RI's homeland expensive, but necessaryBantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Indonesia straddles one of the world's busiest sea and air communication zones, and while it is relatively weak in economic terms, its location...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
SE Asians dispute antiterror accord with United States
SE Asians dispute antiterror accord with United StatesPatrick McDowell, Associated Press, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian diplomats said on Friday they hope to reverse perceptions the region is a launchpad for terrorist attacks, but Indonesia and Vietnam raised objections to a proposed...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Asian currencies lower as U.S. funds dump regional stocks
Asian currencies lower as U.S. funds dump regional stocksTom Wright, Dow Jones, JAKARTA Asian currencies weakened Friday as a selloff in Japanese stocks helped push the yen and regional bourses lower, setting the tone for the foreign exchange markets.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 26
Rupiah Rates July 26 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,510.00 8,510.00 9,055.00 8,965.00Australian dollar 1 5,143.96 4,598.80 4,897.85 4,844.69Brunei dollar 1 5,434.29 4,860.08 5,174.29 5,119.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Delay expected for Theys' murder trial
Delay expected for Theys' murder trialTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trial of nine members of the Army's special force (Kopassus) accused of killing Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay will likely face further delay because the military police cannot guarantee they can hand over the...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consultation-HR-focus Grace Emilia Contributor Jakarta More firms turn to professionals to improve their HR Consulting businesses in Indonesia have been growing rapidly during the past decade as more and more companies turn to their services to help them...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE Stock Prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 26, 2002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Are current world events bad for Indonesia?
Are current world events bad for Indonesia?Fauzi Ichsan Gobal Markets Economist Standard Chartered Bank Jakarta Fauzi.Ichsan@id.standardchartered.com As accounting scandals rock the United States, sending the New York stock market into a tailspin, some economic analysts are now predicting "gloom...
Sat, 27 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...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
New security landscape threathens Asian forum
New security landscape threathens Asian forumMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan A new security landscape emerging after the Sept. 11 terror attacks has sparked calls for a shakeup of Asia's top security forum, which holds its annual meeting here next week.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Poor children need helping hand
Poor children need helping hand Finding a real solution for children in the sex industry or living on the streets is no small undertaking. Those of us working on their behalf must strive to gain a real understanding of their struggle and of their communities.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002Main story Ready to welcome investors, buyers and tourists Regional autonomy, introduced to the country two years ago, has waken up most regency administrations from their long sleeps.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
TV Today: Saturday, July 27, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, July 27, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music10:30 Life Clip11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Music3:00 Children's Drama3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Cartoon5:00 Traditional Performance6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00...
Sat, 27 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...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Mystery keep audience glued to television screen
Mystery keep audience glued to television screenJoko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Ghosts invade our TV screens, mostly on Thursday nights, with all sharing the same fate of having died of unnatural causes and condemned for their sins to laughing maniacally for evermore.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
LETTER UNTUK HARI SENIN, 29 JULI
LETTER UNTUK HARI SENIN, 29 JULI ANZ drops ball Regarding the bank's arbitrary attitude concerning their 'official policy' of refusing any foreign bills of less than "Crisp Uncirculated" (CU) conditions, ANZ bank was chosen as the test subject in the necessary eradication of this discriminatory...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
War on terrorism to dominate Powell's talks in Southeast Asia
War on terrorism to dominate Powell's talks in Southeast AsiaMatthew Lee, Agence France-Presse, Washington U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell heads into a six-nation tour of Southeast Asia next week with bolstering support for the U.S.- led war on terrorism in the region at the top of his agenda.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Glut of parties, most with emotional appeal
Glut of parties, most with emotional appealBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The surge in the number of political parties -- now around 180 -- may signal a thriving democracy but analysts warned on Friday new parties catered more to the political illiterate and failed to meet the...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Adrian edited this around 2:45pm
Adrian edited this around 2:45pm For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23Placed in boxInvestment opportunities abound in Bantul The Bantul regency offers many promising investment opportunities, such as hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Fish consumers 'should eat their carp well-done'
Fish consumers 'should eat their carp well-done'Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fish consumers in Jakarta and other parts of Java are advised to take precautionary measures before consuming ikan mas (carp) due to a recent discovery of the spread of herpes virus in carp and koi breeding...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Plan for 'ASEAN plus three' secretariat evokes fears
Plan for 'ASEAN plus three' secretariat evokes fearsP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan A Malaysian plan to institutionalize an ASEAN dialog process with China, Japan and South Korea has prompted fears the Southeast Asian grouping may be subsumed by the giant neighbors,...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Residents feel secure after hoodlums crackdown
Residents feel secure after hoodlums crackdownMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Residents, street vendors, public transportation drivers and commuters in Tangerang stated that they are all overjoyed to see peace in their surroundings following a series of police crackdowns against petty...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
North Sumatra Airlines takes to the skies
North Sumatra Airlines takes to the skiesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Newly established Sumut Airlines made its maiden flight on Friday from the provincial capital, Medan, to Pinangsari, Central Tapanuli, also in North Sumatra, using a Fokker 27 aircraft.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Another news radio launched
Another news radio launched JAKARTA: People living in and around the city now have a wider selection of news available on the radio with the launch of Namlapanha news radio on 89.35 FM and 603 AM on Friday.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
LPG price hike bemoaned
LPG price hike bemoanedFrom Pos KotaThough we only eat salted fish as a side dish, still we have to deal with the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price increase. Given the other price hikes, which have made food more expensive, the higher LPG prices make things even worse.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
For July 27 victims, Megawati is a past idol
For July 27 victims, Megawati is a past idolBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friends of Agus Wardoyo, a task force member for the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), believed he had been killed during the attack on the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at Jl.