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Tue, 17 Sep 2002
House starts drafting geothermal bill
House starts drafting geothermal billAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has started drafting the geothermal power bill and hopes to finalize it by the end of this year.
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Vengeful Golkar prepares next move to save chairman
Vengeful Golkar prepares next move to save chairmanFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar is displaying its mettle as its legislators are calling for a disciplinary committee to target colleagues with poor attendance records in a bid to botch a move to unseat...
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 16, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume ------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 850...
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
RP unemployment drops to 11.2%
RP unemployment drops to 11.2% MANILA: Unemployment in the Philippines fell to 11.2 percent in July from 13.9 percent in April because of an increase in jobs in the services sector, according to data issued by the statistics office Monday.The quarterly data said services sector jobs increased to 14.
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Poverty encourages fundamentalism to grow
Poverty encourages fundamentalism to growMuhammad Nafik, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Understanding Islam and fundamentalism has become a widespread preoccupation since the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11 last year.
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Two foreign women still being held in Aceh
Two foreign women still being held in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Police investigators intensified their questioning of a U.S. nurse and a British academic on Monday but their status remained unclear five days after they were apprehended in Bundeng village, South Aceh.
Tue, 17 Sep 2002
Rice experts target fairer deal for poor Asian farmers
Rice experts target fairer deal for poor Asian farmersDeutsche Press-Agentur, Beijing Rice experts and officials on Monday called for joint efforts among Asian rice-producing nations to ensure poor farmers benefit from increased output and technological advances."Rice is life to an estimated 2.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
New tyranny from legislature
New tyranny from legislature The House of Representatives has insisted on passing the bill on broadcasting into a law despite strong protests from many groups.The Association of Indonesian Television Journalists (IJTI) has heavily criticized the bill, which proposes the formation of the Indonesian...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
RI seamen smuggle wildlife
RI seamen smuggle wildlife SINGAPORE: Two Indonesians have been charged with smuggling in Singapore after thousands of dollars worth of endangered parrots and turtles eggs were found on their fishing boat, a report said Sunday.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
1. US (1 x 30)
1. US (1 x 30) U.S. consumers spend heartily 2. Net (2 x 40) Internet use taking root in ASEAN, says e-ASEAN Task Force head Romulo 3. ASEAN (2 x 18) ASEAN, Australia, NZ work for closer ties 4. Argent (1 x 30) Duhalde proposes ambitious draft
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Aid yet all arrived in Nunukan: Task force
Aid yet all arrived in Nunukan: Task forceTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the constant influx of undocumented migrant workers from Malaysia to Nunukan island, East Kalimantan, a local government official questioned on Sunday the whereabouts of the aid promised by Jakarta.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
VIPs do not deserve leave: Amien
VIPs do not deserve leave: Amien MALANG, East Java: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais voiced his opposition against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's request for a leave, citing the unabated crisis and the heavy burden the country has to bear.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
U.S. shrimp farmers latest challenge to relations with Vietnam
U.S. shrimp farmers latest challenge to relations with Vietnam Agence France-Presse Hanoi Vietnam has condemned moves by the U.S. shrimp industry to consider anti-dumping action against its seafood exporters, in the latest challenge to bilateral trade relations between the two former military foes.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
1. OPEC (4 x 14)
1. OPEC (4 x 14) OPEC chief sees no oil shortage 2. RP (2 x 24) Progress in Philippine's recovery slowed by deficit 3. Thai (1 x 27) Thai's bad debts set to rise 4. Taiwan (2 x 20) Return of investors to Taiwan unlikely
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Militaryman detained for robbery
Militaryman detained for robbery JAKARTA: A presidential security guard has been detained by the Jakarta Military Police Command for allegedly robbing an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver.Private Suyitno was sent to the city military police by the Tagerang military police on Saturday, city military...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
U.S. Embassy, Consulate to open on Monday
U.S. Embassy, Consulate to open on MondayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and the U.S. Consulate in Surabaya, East Java, will resume normal operations on Monday after they closed for four days in response to alleged terrorist threats.However. U.S.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Sugarcane farmers to lose Rp 11.7b
Sugarcane farmers to lose Rp 11.7b JEMBER, East Java: At least 3,000 sugarcane farmers in Jember regency, East Java, could sustain a potential loss of Rp 11.7 billion due to a recent large fall in the price of sugar in the area.M.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
ASEAN, India agree to long-term free-trade goal
ASEAN, India agree to long-term free-trade goal Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse Bandar Seri BegawanA "landmark meeting" between economic ministers of ASEAN and India on Sunday agreed to the long-term goal of establishing a regional free-trade area.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Thousands of shoppers flee Karawaci mall in panic
Thousands of shoppers flee Karawaci mall in panicThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of customers at Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang fled the mall in panic on Sunday after hearing a thundering sound followed by thick smoke emerging from the Timezone entertainment center.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Governor mulls opening oil palm project for TKIs
Governor mulls opening oil palm project for TKIsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In response to Malaysia's crackdown on illegal Indonesian workers (TKIs), the East Kalimantan administration is considering opening up one million hectares of oil palm plantations to provide employment for...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
House to probe selection of forest auditors
House to probe selection of forest auditorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission III for forestry and agricultural affairs plans to investigate alleged irregularities in the appointment of forest auditors by the Ministry of Forestry.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaImplementation of the National Immunization Week (PIN) in Greater Jakarta failed to run smoothly, with several PIN centers lacking polio vaccines while at other centers supplies were left unused due to a lack of participants.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Military, police barred in free zone
Military, police barred in free zone ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Belu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comm. Agus Nugroho said on Saturday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police personnel would not be allowed to stay in the Indonesia-East Timor free zone, based on a technical agreement between his...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
'Sutiyoso involved in money politics'
'Sutiyoso involved in money politics' With Governor Sutiyoso having secured a second term in office, many people have expressed skepticism about his ability to lead the city. Some say Sutiyoso lacks public support and does not deserve the position due to allegations of money politics being behind...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Thai's bad debts set to rise
Thai's bad debts set to riseAssociated Press, Bangkok Official bad loan totals for Thailand's financial institutions are set to balloon when the central bank adopts international standards for tallying unrecoverable loans, the bank announced Friday.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
One generation, two kinds of political trials
One generation, two kinds of political trialsMax Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Akbar Tandjung has finally been sentenced to three years in gaol.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Pressure escalates as Akbar refuses to quit
Pressure escalates as Akbar refuses to quitBerni K. Moestafa and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As disgraced House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung continued to turn a deaf ear to the mounting calls for him to step down, representatives of dozens of legislators will submit on...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Public officials'
Public officials' arroganceFrom Media Indonesia Some 88 members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and 67 from the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) are apparently in breach of Law No.28/1999 on clean governance.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Indonesian arrested in Bangkok
Indonesian arrested in Bangkok Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (right) inspects a cache of 140 kilograms of heroin and other drugs in front of arrested suspects Tjong Leng Oei (center) from Indonesia and his adopted Thai son Direk Ruangritthi (left) at Bangkok's police headquarters on...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
1. YLKI - 4x 12
1. YLKI - 4x 12 Consumers to sue PLN over power blackouts 2. PIN - 2x 25 National Immunization Week gets off to shaky start 3. Toll - 1x 40 Tangerang to build new toll road and port 4. Speak - 1 x 30 'Sutiyoso involved in money politics'
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Hassan Wirayuda meets top U.S. official
Hassan Wirayuda meets top U.S. official Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda met U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage in Washington on Friday, and discussed Iraq, among other issues, as the U.S.'s embassy in Jakarta still closed by a security scare.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Partnerships for online community's benefit
Partnerships for online community's benefitVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta In this heyday of hype and hypocrisy, it is sometimes refreshing to see a project that is created with the public's interest in mind.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Internet use taking root in ASEAN countries
Internet use taking root in ASEAN countriesMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Internet use is taking root in governments, schools and with the public in Southeast Asia despite impediments such as poor infrastructure and the need for more training, the head of the e- ASEAN...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Megawati may be able to remain president until 2009
Megawati may be able to remain president until 2009R. William Liddle, Political Scientist, The Ohio State University In Jakarta in July of this year I interviewed several high level party leaders and parliamentarians from each of the major parties.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Stocks likely to fall amid U.S.-Iraq tension
Stocks likely to fall amid U.S.-Iraq tensionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market could remain under pressure this week amid jitters over a possible attack on Iraq by the U.S., an analyst said.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Internet use taking root in ASEAN: e-ASEAN Task Force head
Internet use taking root in ASEAN: e-ASEAN Task Force head Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse Bandar Seri Begawan Internet use is taking root in governments, schools and with the public in Southeast Asia despite impediments such as poor infrastructure and the need for more training, the head of...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
ASEAN, India agree to long-term free-trade goal
ASEAN, India agree to long-term free-trade goalAgence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan A "landmark meeting" between economic ministers of ASEAN and India on Sunday agreed to the long-term goal of establishing a regional free-trade area.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Compulsory vasectomy
Compulsory vasectomy needed From Bisnis Indonesia For quite a long time I've been overwhelmed by a great concern for the increasing number of Indonesians who are becoming poorer and less well-educated, while the birth rate rises.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Hassan meets top U.S. official
Hassan meets top U.S. official WASHINGTON: Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda met U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage on Friday, and discussed Iraq, among other issues, as Washington's embassy in Jakarta still closed by a security scare.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
House discussing Batam FTZ status
House discussing Batam FTZ statusAdianto P. Simamora and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam The House of Representatives is currently drafting a law that would provide a long-awaited legal basis for Batam Island to obtain free trade zone (FTZ) status and put an end to the confusion faced by...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
* Headlines:U.S. embassy, consulate to open Monday 2
* Headlines:U.S. embassy, consulate to open Monday 2 * National:Aid yet all arrived in Nunukan: Task force 4 * Archipelago:Governor mulls opening oil palm project for TKIs 5 * Opinion:Megawati may stay until 2009: Liddle 6 * City:Consumers to sue PLN over power blackouts 8 * Sports:De La Hoya...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Police probe grenade findings
Police probe grenade findings PEKANBARU: Riau Police chief Adj. Sr. Comm. Pandiangan said on Saturday that police had found five grenades, one mortar and seven bullets on a dredger ship in Dumai regency over the past two days.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
National Immunization Week gets off to shaky start
National Immunization Week gets off to shaky startMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Implementation of the National Immunization Week (PIN) in Greater Jakarta failed to run smoothly, with several PIN centers lacking polio vaccines while at other centers supplies were left unused due...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
East Timor rebuilds health infrastructure from ashes
East Timor rebuilds health infrastructure from ashesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government in East Timor would try to heal the psychological trauma suffered by many of its people in the 1999 violence when Indonesia withdrew from the territory, the country's health minister said.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Megawati was the clear favorite of voters according to our
Megawati was the clear favorite of voters according to our data, and probably pulled PDI Perjuangan along with her. The difference between PNI's 22 percent in 1955 and PDI Perjuangan's 34 percent in 1999 is almost certainly due in part to Megawati's appeal.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Indonesia after Sept. 11: Rowing between the cliffs
Indonesia after Sept. 11: Rowing between the cliffsSiswo Pramono, PhD Graduate Student in Political Science and International Relations, The Australian National University, Canberra The U.S.-led war on terror is not a war between the West and Islam; however, as a country with the largest Muslim...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Indian Kashmir prepares for violent vote
Indian Kashmir prepares for violent vote Terry Friel and Sheikh Mushtaq Reuters Srinagar, IndiaIslamic militants ambushed a Kashmiri minister's car on Sunday as the Indian state appeared set for a violent start to voting in elections that are likely to do little to ease tensions with Pakistan.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Robbery on a train
Robbery on a trainFrom KompasI went home by train from Kota station to Pondok Ranji, Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang, some time ago, when a robbery took place within a matter of seconds in North Jakarta, traumatizing me.Several robbers appeared from behind, standing beside me and wielding a long dagger.
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Timorese refugees urged to relocate
Timorese refugees urged to relocateThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unsure about the outcome of reconciliation attempts by former pro-Indonesia fighters, leaders of East Timorese people in squalid camps in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), have started urging refugees to participate in transmigration...
Mon, 16 Sep 2002
Security in Papua should be left to the police: ICG
Security in Papua should be left to the police: ICGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recurring violence in the easternmost province of Irian Jaya will continue to rage unless authorities in Jakarta withdraw their troops in the resource-rich territory and rely on local police for security, an advocacy group...