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Sat, 31 Aug 2002
RI eyes partnerships in Joburg
RI eyes partnerships in Joburg JOHANNESBURG: Jakarta is eyeing bilateral partnerships in the health, education, marine and energy sectors at the second Earth Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, which appears to be heading towards deadlock.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Schools lack basic study skills
Schools lack basic study skillsSimon Marcus Gower, Principal, Harapan Bangsa High School, Kotamodern, Tangerang, Banten Many schools throughout Indonesia have, by now, made quite remarkable efforts to improve the quality of their tuition in the English language and so develop the English skills of...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Muslims in Southeast Asia need enlightenment
Muslims in Southeast Asia need enlightenment Muslims in Southeast Asia in general are tolerant and moderate. Therefore they need to be helped in maintaining this tradition. In a conversation with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba, Dr.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
2. Simon31 -- Schools lack basic study, language skills
2. Simon31 -- Schools lack basic study, language skills 3. Strait31-- Illegal worker debacle puts ASEAN in poor light
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Tracking down culture through textiles
Tracking down culture through textilesTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A piece of cloth is not a mere weaving of fibers but it can track down cultural traces of a nation. In times past, cloth was a symbol of a cultural exchange involving nations.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
SBSI demands release of detained activists
SBSI demands release of detained activistsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Hundreds of members of the Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union (SBSI) marched to the West Java provincial legislature compound to demand the local authorities release all detained activists and stay out of...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
JAKARTA : Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima, a major
JAKARTA : Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima, a major supermarket and department store operator, said Friday net profit nearly doubled to Rp 70.28 billion in the first half of the year, helped by a sharp increase in interest earnings.Matahari Putra booked Rp 35.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
North coast reclamation proceeds
North coast reclamation proceedsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring environmentalists' protests, the city administration has decided to proceed with plans to reclaim and "revitalize" 5,200 hectares of sea and coastal land in north Jakarta.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
RI sees crude oil output up
RI sees crude oil output upJAKARTA: Indonesia expects crude oil output to increase up to 300,000 barrels a day next year as two oil fields are scheduled to commence production then, Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo said Friday.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Sunyahni, bursting with talent
Sunyahni, bursting with talentTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta She has earned herself the nickname "Dadaist", a school of fine art twisted into a local dialect to mean "busty", but Anik Sunyahni has convinced everyone that her biggest asset is her talent.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 31, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 31, 2002Exhibitions* Photo Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274-560404), Sept. 10 - 16. * Painting Soap Document by Hanura Hosea, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (Tel. 0274-371015), Sept. 7 - 29.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
TNI chief tells troops to steer clear of 2004 election
TNI chief tells troops to steer clear of 2004 electionTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaLess than three weeks after lawmakers agreed to scrap the military and police's free seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) by 2004, Indonesian Military...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Decree on rights members out soon
Decree on rights members out soon JAKARTA: President Megawati is likely to sign a presidential decree on the appointment of members of the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) after she returns from her upcoming overseas trip.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Govt ignored warning, fires to continue
Govt ignored warning, fires to continueMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central and local governments are to blame for the continuing forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra as they ignored early warnings, a team of experts said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Two men killed in Aceh revenge attack
Two men killed in Aceh revenge attack BANDA ACEH: Two suspected rebels were killed in on Thursday, in what was thought to be a revenge-killing after a police captain was killed by separatists in Lhokseumawe on Wednesday.Lt. Col.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Malaysian businessman sentenced for plantation fires
Malaysian businessman sentenced for plantation firesHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Riau The Supreme Court has upheld the Riau High Court's decision to sentence a Malaysian businessman named Goby to eight months imprisonment, and to fine him Rp 100 million (US$10,000) for ground fires that...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
ASEAN agreements on haze lack bite
ASEAN agreements on haze lack biteAti Nurbaiti and Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Civil society groups in the Southeast Asian region are urged to increase pressure on governments in the region to do more to mitigate the impacts of the haze currently blanketing some parts of the...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Indonesian seniors, juniors advance to semifinals
Indonesian seniors, juniors advance to semifinalsImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesian junior and senior players joined hands in their campaign at the Sanyo Indonesia Open badminton championship by securing tickets to the semifinals in the Kertajaya Badminton Hall here on Friday.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Govt considers revoking visa-free facility
Govt considers revoking visa-free facilityRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Immigration has proposed the abolition of the visa-free facility currently extended to the nationals of 48 countries, a move which tourism experts said would hurt the already embattled...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
SE Asian govts told to fight against child sex tourism
SE Asian govts told to fight against child sex tourismAgencies, Phnom Penh Southeast Asian governments should make concerted efforts in cracking down on child sex tourism, which is on the rise across the region, activists and officials told a conference on Friday.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 44
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 44 Muslims in Southeast Asia need enlightenment 2. ASEAN: 1 x 36 ASEAN agreements on haze lack bite 3. FOREST: 1 x 39 Govt ignored warnings, fires to continue 4. RIJAPAN: 2 x 29 RI, Japan launch program against haze, illegal logging 5.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Councillors bicker over voting procedure
Councillors bicker over voting procedureNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council factions are divided on the voting procedure for the Sept. 11 gubernatorial election especially concerning confidentiality in the voting process.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Creating (dis)comfort in Indonesia
Creating (dis)comfort in Indonesia---------------------- Sulaiman Tripa Student The School of Law, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh ---------------------- This big country is plagued by conflicts, which in this context are no longer natural.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Plan to reintroduce recall mechanism meets opposition
Plan to reintroduce recall mechanism meets oppositionMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A plan to allow political parties to dismiss dissenting members from legislative bodies ran into strong opposition from analysts on Friday, who argued that the move would revive authoritarianism among the...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Askindo upbeat on 2002 cocoa output
Askindo upbeat on 2002 cocoa outputThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Cocoa Exporters (Askindo) is optimistic that this year's cocoa output target of 400,000 tons can be achieved given strong motivation for farmers to take proper care of their crops.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Yogyakarta's new publishers offer alternative debate
Yogyakarta's new publishers offer alternative debateBambang M., The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Despite the scorching sun, many students hunt down books in Shopping, a popular book market in Yogyakarta. If you are an avid reader or a book collector, you will be surprised that new books can be found...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Travel ban not affecting tourism
Travel ban not affecting tourism JAKARTA: State Minister for Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said on Friday that the Malaysian government travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting Indonesia, had had little impact.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Apartemen Golf : Advertorial
Apartemen Golf : Advertorial Focus Edition : Sunday -- Sept. 06 Approval : Monday -- Aug. 30 Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah's Tower 2 opens this month with special rates From the front gardens, inside the building to the back gardens, Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah in Jakarta provides the comforts of...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
More popular involvement needed for ASEAN
More popular involvement needed for ASEAN ASEAN has recently celebrated its 35th anniversary; and the Secretary General ushering the regional organization into its next year is Rodolfo Severino. Having served from 1998, his task will be continued by Ong Keng Yong of Singapore.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
On toll road
On toll road construction From Rakyat Merdeka We are really concerned about Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno's tardiness in settling major problems within the scope of his job. There are two things that are worth questioning concerning his policies.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Rupiah Rates Aug. 30
Rupiah Rates Aug. 30Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,177.14 4,620.26 4,925.11 4,872.06Brunei dollar 1 5,356.55 4,781.96 5,095.79 5,042.58Canadian dollar 1 6,009.50 5,366.21 5,716.94 5,658.67Swiss franc 1 6,271.84 5,600.40 5,966.52 5,905.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
RI rejects people-smuggling charge
RI rejects people-smuggling charge PERTH, Australia: An Indonesian national pleaded innocent to charges of people smuggling Friday, claiming he was on a boat headed for Australia because he was a Christian fleeing religious strife at home.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Govt considers revoking visa-free facility
Govt considers revoking visa-free facilityRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Directorate General of Immigration has proposed the abolition of the visa-free facility currently extended to the nationals of 48 countries, a move which tourism experts said would hurt the already embattled...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
TV Today: Saturday, August 31, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, August 31, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Music11:00 News1:00 p.m. Talk Show2:30 Music3:00 Religious Teachings4:00 Cartoon5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 TV Drama12:30 a.m. NewsTPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
RI, Japan launch program against haze, illegal logging
RI, Japan launch program against haze, illegal loggingAgence France-Presse, Johannesburg, South Africa Indonesia joined forces on Thursday with Japan, its top export market for timber, to launch a regional forestry program to help battle forest fires and haze, and rampant illegal logging in its...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Revolution is coming
Revolution is comingFrom Rakyat Merdeka Students, some of the political elite and social groups have opted for a reform drive, believing that the social cost of it would be lower than a revolution. Now that the reform movement is in its fourth year, students and some of the political elite have...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
TNI chief tells servicemen not to vote in 2004 election
TNI chief tells servicemen not to vote in 2004 electionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than three weeks after lawmakers agreed to scrap the military and police's free seats in the House of Representatives (DPR) and the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) by 2004, Indonesian Military...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Illegal worker debacle puts ASEAN in poor light
Illegal worker debacle puts ASEAN in poor lightThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore It is hard to imagine that the fate of illegal immigrants can place under stress the good relations that have long existed among three of ASEAN's closest neighbors.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia
Economic and Financial Developments in Malaysia The Malaysian economy expanded at a stronger pace in the second quarter of 2002. Sustained strength in domestic demand and a recovery in exports raised real GDP growth to 3.8 percent on an annual basis, from 1.1 percent in the first quarter.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
How Cinema 21 group does business in Indonesia
How Cinema 21 group does business in IndonesiaAbdul Salam Taba, Alumnus, School of Economics, University of Newcastle, Australia A report that Monopoly Watch has sent to the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) regarding monopolistic practices in the screening of imported films by the...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
JP/7/MALAYSIA
JP/7/MALAYSIAOng Hock Chuan Technical Advisor Maverick Strategic PR Counsel Jakarta Vice-President Hamzah Haz had a point when he said that more effective communication between Indonesia and Malaysia would help mend the rift that has opened up between the two neighbors because of the illegal...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Migration body urges Malaysia to slow expulsion of foreigners
Migration body urges Malaysia to slow expulsion of foreignersAgencies, Kuala Lumpur The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday called on Malaysia to slow down a mass expulsion of migrant workers from neighboring Indonesia and the Philippines.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
IBRA to discuss bank merger plan with House amid protests
IBRA to discuss bank merger plan with House amid protestsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will consult with the House of Representatives over a plan to merge five banks, including the fate of thousands of employees who may have to be laid...
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Key events during National Day Celebration
Key events during National Day Celebration A joyous month-long Merdeka Celebration to mark Malaysia's 45th year of independence began on 17 August 2002, with an official launch at the Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) in Kuala Lumpur.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 31, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 31, 2002Exhibitions* Photo Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274-560404), Sept. 10 - 16. * Painting Soap Document by Hanura Hosea, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (Tel. 0274-371015), Sept. 7 - 29.
Sat, 31 Aug 2002
1. Cocoa (4x10)
1. Cocoa (4x10) Askindo upbeat on 2002 cocoa output 2. Insur (1x49)New investment for ailing insurers unlikely: AAUI3. Rubber (1x40) Rubber ministers discuss ITRCo management
Fri, 30 Aug 2002
'No extradition without guilty verdict'
'No extradition without guilty verdict'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Thursday that Indonesia would not extradite Indonesian terror suspects to Singapore without sufficient proof of their guilt, and added that there was no extradition treaty...
Fri, 30 Aug 2002
Smoke from forest fires and its threat to human health
Smoke from forest fires and its threat to human healthSarono, Indonesian NGOs Network for Forest Conservation, Jakarta In a press conference held prior to the Earth Summit's opening on Monday in Johannesburg, South Africa, chairman of the United Nations Environmental Program, Kalus Toepfer, issued...
Fri, 30 Aug 2002
Susanto set for Bled chess championship
Susanto set for Bled chess championshipThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto, at the tender age of 15, recently led Indonesia's junior chess team to the bronze medal at the just- concluded international youth chess competition, is likely to take up another harder task in the immediate future...
Fri, 30 Aug 2002
China asks ASEAN to counter Western protectionism
China asks ASEAN to counter Western protectionismSean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur China's top trade negotiator said Thursday that his country and Southeast Asian nations must build a free trade area to avoid becoming "victims" of Western trade protectionism.