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Thu, 08 Aug 2002
The return of Indonesia's economic fighters
The return of Indonesia's economic fighters Tens or even hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian workers are being hunted by Malaysian security personnel. They will be repatriated to Indonesia after they receive corporal punishment.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
ASEAN car producers making strong recovery: report
ASEAN car producers making strong recovery: report Agence France-Presse Bangkok Southeast Asia's major car producers have emerged from the regional financial crisis stronger and with a promising future, according to a new report by market researcher Automotive Resources Asia.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
checked and revised
checked and revisedAdvertorial: JababekaPublication: August 11 Multinational companies join Jababeka's integrated industrial estate Leading multinational companies have joined Indonesia's only independent, integrated industrial estate equipped with commercial, residential, educational and...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell slightly at auction Wednesday from a week ago, the central bank said. The rate on one-month SBI notes stood at 14.87 percent, down from 14.93 percent at last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Local govts told to help illegal TKIs
Local govts told to help illegal TKIsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno urged local administrations on Wednesday to help illegal workers (TKIs) expelled from Malaysia return to their home provinces.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Megawati's economic progress
Megawati's economic progress Anggito Abimanyu Expert Staff Ministry of Finance Jakarta A year has passed since the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) appointed Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's fifth President.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
TV stations entering era of fiercer competition
TV stations entering era of fiercer competitionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's mushrooming television stations are entering an era of fiercer competition amid the uncertain political and economic situation, a more selective public and the presence of foreign TV programs in Indonesia,...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
TNI accountability key to restoring ties with U.S. military
TNI accountability key to restoring ties with U.S. militaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its long record of human rights abuses, the Indonesian Military (TNI) must be made accountable for its past before the United States restores military ties with Indonesia, U.S. Ambassador Ralph L.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Evidence 'borrowed' to pay wages
Evidence 'borrowed' to pay wages MANADO, North Sulawesi: The provincial administration here has asked the local police to disburse part of a Rp 72 billion (US$8 million) bank deposit that was seized as evidence in an alleged graft case involving the former provincial secretary and treasurer.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
The relevance of ASEAN
The relevance of ASEAN When the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in Bangkok on Aug. 8, 1967, the foreign ministers each of the founding members, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand signed the Bangkok Declaration in which they set up a seven-point "aim...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Orangutan-owner's trial postponed
Orangutan-owner's trial postponed The first trial of an alleged owner of an endangered species failed to kick off on Wednesday at the South Jakarta District due to the absence of a witness from the Jakarta Police Headquarters.The trial, which opened at about 4:30 p.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
1. Market (3 x 12)
1. Market (3 x 12)Asian shares bounce back from doldrums 2. Duit (2 x 24) Most Asian monies up late on stronger stocks, yen3. Gold (1 x 45)Gold moves higher on Asian demand, stocks
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Local shares end lower on weak regional market
Local shares end lower on weak regional marketDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower for the fourth consecutive trading day Tuesday, weighed down by declines across the region following another sharp drop on Wall Street overnight, dealers said.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
W. Jakarta blaze takes 30 homes
W. Jakarta blaze takes 30 homes JAKARTA: A massive fire razed about 30 houses in the densely- populated area of Jembatan Besi in West Jakarta early on Tuesday morning.The fire that started at about 3 a.m. in one of the houses rapidly spread to the others in the neighborhood.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Legislator Aryoso called a traitor
Legislator Aryoso called a traitor Legislator Amin Aryoso of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been labeled "a traitor" after refusing a request from students to greet the protesters outside the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) building on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Busan Asiad medalists to get prizes
Busan Asiad medalists to get prizes JAKARTA: Sentul International Circuit Management has promised to award motorcycles to Indonesian athletes who can win medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.There are three types of motorcycles to be awarded to gold, silver, and bronze medalists.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.6, 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.6, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Neighbors learn reality of migrants
Neighbors learn reality of migrants Karim Raslan Lawyer Kuala Lumpur As Dr Mahathir prepares for his two-day visit to Bali, Malaysians must come to terms with the changing nature of bilateral relations with Indonesia. Having emerged from the 1997 1.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Malaysia's labor policy benefits TKIs: Minister
Malaysia's labor policy benefits TKIs: MinisterThe Jakarta Post JakartaMalaysia's new labor policy and strict immigration laws may cause short-term problems for Indonesian migrant workers (TKIs), but in the long run they will benefit, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Yusuf Kalla said.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Court needs Thai interpreter for trial
Court needs Thai interpreter for trial TANGERANG: Due to the absence of lawyers and an interpreter, the Tangerang District Court failed on Tuesday to try a Thai woman and a Nigerian man who allegedly attempted to smuggle 450 grams of heroin from Thailand into the country in April.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Bandung hosts all-star basketball match
Bandung hosts all-star basketball matchMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing two of the planned four series, the national premier basketball competition (Kobatama) will now shift to an All-star game.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Privatizing public goods
Privatizing public goodsImelda Maidir, Department of Economics, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta One of the controversial points in the conditions of the International Monetary Fund for loan disbursement to Indonesia is the obligation of the government to privatize some of...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENEMillions of kids to get free vaccinations JAKARTA: At least 20.8 million children under five-years of age were expected to participate in the National Immunization Program (PIN) for polio on Oct. 9 and Sept. 12, Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
UI shortlist four top candidates for rector
UI shortlist four top candidates for rectorDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The University of Indonesia's (UI) rectorial election drew closer to a final decision, with its seven candidates shortlisted down to four on Tuesday, an official said.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Riau takes control of CPP oil block
Riau takes control of CPP oil blockAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially transferred on Tuesday the operation of the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block from American oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia to a joint venture of state-owned oil and...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Government to sell Indosat stake next month
Government to sell Indosat stake next monthDadan Wijaksana and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Moving ahead with its privatization program, the government plans to start selling a 30 percent stake early next month in state- owned telecommunications company PT Indosat through a strategic...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Megawati, Mahathir expected to settle labor issue
Megawati, Mahathir expected to settle labor issueFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad will begin a two-day visit here on Wednesday in the wake of an exodus of Indonesian illegal workers from his country.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
1. CPP (4x8)
1. CPP (4x8) Riau takes control of CPP oil block 2. Debt (1x29) 8 creditors approve debt swap 2. Indo (1x37) Govt to sell Indosat stake next month 4. Stock (2x23) Local shares end lower on weak regional market
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
2 x 27
2 x 27 1,200 flee villages as Poso violence flares cirebon1 x 35 Calls mount for Cirebon province
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Asian stock markets decline on fears of U.S. economy
Asian stock markets decline on fears of U.S. economyAgencies, Jakarta Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday following another bad day on Wall Street after more evidence emerged the U.S. economic recovery is faltering.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
RI, KL form consultative palmoil group
RI, KL form consultative palmoil groupAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia on Tuesday formed a consultative group to boost crude palm oil (CPO) exports.Indonesian Industry and Trade Minister Rini Suwandi and Malaysian Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik signed a document...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
JAKARTA: Around 910 orangutans (Pongo pugmaues) are killed
JAKARTA: Around 910 orangutans (Pongo pugmaues) are killed every year in Indonesia, spokewomen for the Semboja Orangutan Reintroduction and Rehabilitation Center Jean Mandala said in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
RI gets B rating, with stable outlook
RI gets B rating, with stable outlookThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's economic performance has been improving since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, a fact that has prompted London- based international ratings agency Fitch to upgrade the country's ratings.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Elegant message from TNI
Elegant message from TNI The new composition of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will consist only of members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), who would be elected through a general election.There will be no appointed member.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
McDonald's lures back Asians with rice
McDonald's lures back Asians with riceAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's has turned to rice dishes for the first time in a battle to entice Hong Kong's Chinese diners in the increasingly competitive fast-food market.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Treesye, Indonesia's 'Miss Junkie'
Treesye, Indonesia's 'Miss Junkie'Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is at the height of its antinarcotics campaign. Banners and posters can be seen everywhere across the country with a single message: Stay away from drugs.Drug abuse has become a serious problem in Indonesia.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
When is a drink a matter of security?
When is a drink a matter of security? Agung Widjaja, a reporter with the Hukumonline website, has found security measures at the MPR complex to be a bit excessive.Instead of doing their main job, which is to serve and to protect, the security guards deployed to guard the Annual Session have created...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
'What is the Annual Session for?'
'What is the Annual Session for?' The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session happens only once a year, an event which state officials, politicians and some people believe is important. However, most people, especially those at the grassroots level, believe both the session and the...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Rupiah Rates Aug 6
Rupiah Rates Aug 6 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug 6 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,069.51 4,536.31 4,828.86 4,776.74 Brunei dollar 1 5,434.91 4,865.13 5,176.91 5,122.97 Canadian dollar 1 6,012.04 5,381.43 5,726.65 5,666.65 Swiss franc 1 6,450.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Traffic chaos
Traffic chaosFrom Bisnis IndonesiaSeparating the road is intended to prevent vehicles that travel in one direction from going into the lane of vehicles traveling in the opposite direction.This separation may come as a painted white line or an island in the center of the road.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
U.S. mediator hopes to revive Aceh peace talks
U.S. mediator hopes to revive Aceh peace talksBerni K. Moestafa and Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Retired U.S. general Anthony Zinni, assigned by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) to help mediate peace in Aceh, met with provincial security officials on Tuesday in efforts to end a...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
* Headlines: U.S. mediator hopes to revive Aceh peace talks 2
* Headlines: U.S. mediator hopes to revive Aceh peace talks 2 * National: Malaysia's labor policy benefit TKIs 4 * Archipelago: 1,200 flee villages as Poso violence flares 5 * Opinion: Neighbors learn about reality of migrants 7 * City: Rp 400m in Bulog funds used for positive media coverage 8 *...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
The return of Indonesia's illegals
The return of Indonesia's illegals Hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian workers -- most are unskilled, cheap laborers -- are being hunted down by Malaysian security personnel. They will be repatriated to Indonesia after they receive corporal punishment.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
PLN blamed for baby boom
PLN blamed for baby boom MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Irritated by the uncontrolled birth rate in her province, head of West Nusa Tenggara Family Welfare Movement Siti Nur'aini Harun Al Rasyid blamed state electricity company PLN.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Factions agree on presidential vote, differ on sharia
Factions agree on presidential vote, differ on shariaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sharia remained a crucial issue on Tuesday when Commission A at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) failed to reach an agreement on the matter, with several factions demanding the inclusion of the...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Fear of Sutiyoso
Fear of SutiyosoFrom Warta KotaAllowing the members of the Jakarta City Council to elect the Jakarta governor for the 2002-2007 term of office is a frightening prospect. Consider the following:* As Sutiyoso's policy is profit-oriented in nature and pays little attention to the poor, he has been...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Scholars suggest permanent constitutional commission
Scholars suggest permanent constitutional commissionFitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta The alumni association of Gadjah Mada University (Kagama) urged on Tuesday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) insert a clause on the establishment of a constitutional...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
1,200 flee Poso villages
1,200 flee Poso villagesThe Jakarta Post, Palu/Makassar At least seven people were shot and wounded, four others missing and two churches and 27 houses burned to the ground in the worst violence to hit Poso in Central Sulawesi since a peace deal was signed eight months ago, signatories and...
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Dozens injured as police, refugees clash
Dozens injured as police, refugees clash MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of Acehnese refugees clashed with police and public order officers in the North Sumatra governor's office in Medan on Tuesday, a report said.
Wed, 07 Aug 2002
Money politics complicates Jakarta gubernatorial election
Money politics complicates Jakarta gubernatorial electionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Money politics has played a role early on in the process of the gubernatorial election as some candidates have spent a huge amount of money only to enter the next phase in the election process,...