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Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Cakung-Cilincing road
Cakung-Cilincing roadFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI wonder when the relevant authorities will decide to repair the Cakung-Cilincing road as other roads in Jakarta have already undergone repair.The Cakung-Cilincing road has been in a very poor state of disrepair for a few months now, especially the section...
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Why no official uniforms?
Why no official uniforms?From Suara Karya It would be better if President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Minister for Trade and Industry Rini Suwandi and State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Rejeki, put on an official uniform while carrying out their state tasks just like the Indonesian Army Women's...
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Strengthening ASEAN
Strengthening ASEAN Two days after President Megawati Soekarnoputri has returned home from her first tour of ASEAN, observers and analysts, as well as the common person-in-the-street in Jakarta, are still wondering what benefits her trip will bring, both to Indonesia and the Association of...
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Koizumi to visit SE Asia next month
Koizumi to visit SE Asia next month TOKYO (DPA): Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi will visit Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia on a tour lasting about a week from Sept. 16, an unconfirmed report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Environmentalists laud verdict against Freeport
Environmentalists laud verdict against Freeport JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists lauded on Wednesday a court ruling against the U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia for environmental damage, saying that it is a good start for the environmental protection movement.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Metro plans 2002 expansion
Metro plans 2002 expansion STUTTGART, Germany (Reuters): Germany's Metro AG, the world's fourth-largest retailer, is planning an expansion drive in Asia next year which it hopes will boost regional sales to 1.8 billion marks (US$841.5 million) from around one billion.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
23,000 fishermen stuck in port due to diesel shortage
23,000 fishermen stuck in port due to diesel shortage CILACAP, Central Java (JP): About 23,000 fishermen in Cilacap regency, Central Java, threatened to stop fishing on Wednesday following a prolonged shortage of diesel fuel, which had forced them to be idle for more than a week.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Land for forest squatters
Land for forest squatters DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: In effort to save the environment, the Donggala regency administration in Central Sulawesi has made a total of 1,200 hectares of land available for 1,030 people squatting in Dongidongi, an area in the protected Lore Lindu National Park.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Love the meaning of life for Pappa Tarahumara
Love the meaning of life for Pappa TarahumaraBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Hiroshi Koike is a Japanese but the 45-year-old artistic director of Pappa Tarahumara is no island. For Koike needs to get out of his island all the time to be able to experience as much of the world as possible.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Use of ulcer drug leads to birth defects
Use of ulcer drug leads to birth defects PARIS (AFP): A minor epidemic of birth defects is occurring in developing countries, where poorer women are turning to an ulcer drug called misoprostol to try to end their pregnancy because abortion is banned or restricted, a report says.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Germany sponsors Yogya urban renewal programs
Germany sponsors Yogya urban renewal programs YOGYAKARTA (JP): A German-sponsored program aimed at improving the quality of urban infrastructure and communities in 26 cities and regencies in four provinces in Indonesia was launched here on Tuesday.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Regions warned of teachers' strikes
Regions warned of teachers' strikes JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Teachers Association (PGRI) warned regional administrations throughout the country on Wednesday of a possible spread of teacher strikes if their demands for back pay were not met.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: LippoBankCASH MANAGEMENT: Sister Marie Jose LB, the secretary of Tarakanita Foundation (center) and Yusuf Valent, deputy president director of LippoBank congratulates each other after signing a cash management agreement, while Ivan Budiono, the bank's director looks on.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Indonesia reiterates refusal to accept illegal migrants
Indonesia reiterates refusal to accept illegal migrants JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia, reiterating that it will not accommodate any more illegal migrants, said on Wednesday it would bar a Norwegian freighter carrying 438 asylum seekers, mostly Afghans, to drop anchor in the country following a military...
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
Abu Sayyaf rebels 'funnels arms' to RI separatists
Abu Sayyaf rebels 'funnels arms' to RI separatists MANILA (AFP): Abu Sayyaf rebels are funneling arms to Indonesian separatists while kidnapping foreigners for ransom in the southern Philippines, a top Filipino official said Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Aug 2001
PASI urged to send athletes to more quality events abroad
PASI urged to send athletes to more quality events abroad JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's veteran middle- and long-distance runner Eduardus Nabunome suggested that the Indonesian Athletics Amateur Association (PASI) give athletes more shots at world- class events in a bid to improve on their achievements.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Scholarship for journalists
Scholarship for journalists JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands Education Center (NEC) launched a scholarship program on Tuesday for journalists and other professionals to pursue postgraduate studies in the Netherlands.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
RI seeks united ASEAN action against terrorism
RI seeks united ASEAN action against terrorism JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia called on fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday to join hands in fighting international terrorism.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
ABC members reject new scoring system
ABC members reject new scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) has rejected the new best-of-five scoring system the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has been using since June.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Australia and Indonesia force refugee stalemate
Australia and Indonesia force refugee stalemate JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will deny entry to the Norwegian freighter Tampa, which is stranded in the Indian Ocean carrying 438 asylum seekers after Australia turned down the ship's request to enter its waters, an official said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Cakung-Cilincing road
Cakung-Cilincing road From Bisnis Indonesia I wonder when the relevant authorities will decide to repair the Cakung-Cilincing road as other roads in Jakarta have already undergone repair.The Cakung-Cilincing road has been in a very poor state of disrepair for a few months now, especially the...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today marks the 44th Anniversary of Malaysia's Independence. On this auspicious occasion, I join all Malaysians living in Jakarta and other parts of Indonesia in celebrating our National Day. This is a day of remembrance and appreciation.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
U.S. electronic firms in Malaysia see recovery in fourth quarter
U.S. electronic firms in Malaysia see recovery in fourth quarter KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Major U.S. electronics firms in Malaysia expect sluggish exports to rebound from October onwards but forecast a 12 percent drop in their sales this year, an industry group said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
U.S. electronic firms in Malaysia see recovery in fourth quarter
U.S. electronic firms in Malaysia see recovery in fourth quarter KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Major U.S. electronics firms in Malaysia expect sluggish exports to rebound from October onwards but forecast a 12 percent drop in their sales this year, an industry group said Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Pedicabs in Jakarta
Pedicabs in JakartaFrom Media IndonesiaI'm really concerned about the judgment made by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla as reported in an article titled Pedicabs are still needed published in Media Indonesia on Aug. 16, 2001. This is an outdated judgment.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Aid agencies urge quick solution to asylum ship
Aid agencies urge quick solution to asylum ship GENEVA (Reuters): Major aid agencies urged Australia, Indonesia and Norway on Tuesday to quickly resolve the dilemma of more than 400 mostly Afghan immigrants aboard a cargo ship stranded in the Indian Ocean.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Aceh killings a wake up call
Aceh killings a wake up call CANBERRA, Australia (JP): The article in a prominent Australian weekend newspaper (Aug. 11-12) on the Julok massacre in Aceh, North Sumatra carried the headline "Massacre a wake-up call for new regime".
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Green Card lottery becomes a commodity
Green Card lottery becomes a commodity JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to pass the U.S. embassy on Jl. Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, you will likely see long queues of people eager to apply for visas.They might want to visit the country on a business trip, to study, to visit a friend or just for a...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Dual leadership of parties and public office not in conflict
Dual leadership of parties and public office not in conflict Leadership within political parties is still lacking. Last week President Megawati Soekarnoputri said she would not resign as chair of her party amid debate over whether public officials should resign as leaders of political parties.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Energy drinks debate continues
Energy drinks debate continues JAKARTA (JP): Controversy continues to rage over an official order to remove certain energy drinks from store shelves, with one producer insisting its over-the-counter products meet regulations.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Court rules against Freeport on fatal accident
Court rules against Freeport on fatal accident JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia suffered a legal blow on Tuesday when the South Jakarta District Court ruled against it, saying that the firm had spread misleading information about an accident that allegedly claimed four...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Legislators oppose govt's plan on BCA divestment
Legislators oppose govt's plan on BCA divestment JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to sell 51 percent of its shares in the publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) could hit a snag as legislators from some big parties have expressed strong objections to the move.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Things parents should know about sprains, wounds
Things parents should know about sprains, woundsBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): As more and more kids and teens take part in sport activities, there is a chance that your child might get an injury even if she or he is careful.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Building sickness syndrome
Building sickness syndromeBy Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Do you constantly suffer from headaches, coughing and insomnia, or feel tired all the time from causes that seem unclear, even after you have undergone regular medical treatment?If so, you might want to start checking the environmental...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Slum areas most prone to fires: Fire Department
Slum areas most prone to fires: Fire Department JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta fire department has recorded 437 fires over the last eight months with 80 percent of them occurring in slum areas.Slum areas continue to be the areas most prone to fires in the capital, while at the same time often being the...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Court rules against Freeport
Court rules against Freeport JAKARTA (JP): U.S.-based mining company PT Freeport Indonesia suffered a legal blow on Tuesday when the South Jakarta District Court ruled against it, saying that the firm had spread misleading information about an accident that allegedly claimed four lives at its...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Bambang Sutrisno clarifies
Bambang Sutrisno clarifies As attorneys and legal advisers to Bambang Sutrisno, we hereby issue a statement to clarify recent remarks by the spokesman of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) about Bambang residing overseas, the now defunct Bank Surya, emergency liquidity credit (BLBI) from Bank...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
WHO sounds alarm over dengue fever
WHO sounds alarm over dengue fever MANILA (AFP): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued a call for urgent action after outbreaks of dengue fever in the South Pacific and Southeast Asia which have killed 189 people this year.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Tommy's alleged accomplice dies of 'heart failure'
Tommy's alleged accomplice dies of 'heart failure' JAKARTA (JP): A retired Army officer who had been detained since Aug. 10 for the illegal possession of firearms, which allegedly belonged to Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, died on Tuesday morning on his way from the city police detention center in...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Aid agencies urge quick solution to asylum ship
Aid agencies urge quick solution to asylum ship GENEVA (Reuters): Major aid agencies urged Australia, Indonesia and Norway on Tuesday to quickly resolve the dilemma of more than 400 mostly Afghan immigrants aboard a cargo ship stranded in the Indian Ocean.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Britain ready to resume arms exports to Indonesia
Britain ready to resume arms exports to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Britain is ready to resume sales of weapons to Indonesia, saying that it has accepted the assurances from the Indonesian Military (TNI) that these arms would not be used for internal repression, including in Aceh.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Research center LP3ES
Research center LP3ES It was with great interest that I read the article on the 30th anniversary of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3ES) under the title Thirty-year- old research center, first home of famed scholars by Rikza Abdullah, in The Jakarta...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Gymnast Jonathan cautious on SEA Games medal prospects
Gymnast Jonathan cautious on SEA Games medal prospects JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian gymnastics team to the SEA Games will be banking on Jonathan Sianturi for medals, but the veteran national gymnast is cautious on the prospect.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Experts say LoI targets reprieve for businesses
Experts say LoI targets reprieve for businesses JAKARTA (JP): Businesses can expect a recovery in investment activities following the signing of The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Letter of Intent (LoI), experts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Two killed in Army vs. Police gunfight
Two killed in Army vs. Police gunfight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Two members of the 611 Infantry Battalion were killed, while another two military officers and two police officers were seriously injured during a gunfight between soldiers and police officers in the district of Serui, Yapen Waropen...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
ABC members reject new scoring system
ABC members reject new scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) has rejected the new best-of-five scoring system the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has been using since June.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Phases of Malaysia's industrial development
Phases of Malaysia's industrial developmentJP/8/KL-industry checked Phases of Malaysia's industrial development Strategically located at the crossroads of East and West trade routes, Malaysia has come a long way since its independence in 1957 to achieve the present status of an industrializing...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Corporate governance online
Corporate governance online JAKARTA (JP): A private corporate governance watchdog unveiled on Tuesday a service on its website for companies to assess their corporate governance.Eddie M. Gunawan, acting chairman of the Forum for Corporate Governance in Indonesia (FCGI), said their corporate self-...
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug. 28
Rupiah Rates Aug. 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,300.00 9,300.00 8,756.00 8,844.00Australian dollar 1 549.20 616.04 579.37 585.84Austrian schilling 1 4,374.10 4,905.75 4,614.41 4,665.21Belgian franc 1 187.34 210.14 197.63 199.
Wed, 29 Aug 2001
Even the dead can't rest in peace
Even the dead can't rest in peace JAKARTA (JP): Heirs of the dead have complained at having to pay illegal levies for renting graves, Antara reported.A resident of Tebet, South Jakarta, Soekapjo, said on Monday that when he wanted to extend the rent of a grave in Karet Bivak cemetery, Central...