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Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Japan pledges aid to Indonesian baseball
Japan pledges aid to Indonesian baseballThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan-based World Baseball Academy (WBA) has pledged "its long-term" commitment to help promote the development of baseball in Indonesia.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Photo capion
Photo capionPhoto A: MuslimsJP/Mulkan SalmonaTHE FACE OF ISLAM: Scholars (from right to left) Azyumardi Azra, the rector of the state-run Jakarta Islamic University, Komarudin Hidayat of Paramadina University and Taufik Abdullah, head of the National Institute of Sciences, discuss Islam and its...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
House out to restrict foreign program relays
House out to restrict foreign program relaysFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is steadfast in restricting local radio and television channels in their regular relays of foreign broadcasts, but agreed on Thursday to grant a two-year grace period.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Major factions oppose govt control over KPU
Major factions oppose govt control over KPUFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major parties united in their demands on Thursday for an independent General Elections Commission (KPU) by rejecting the government's control of the institution's secretariat.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
S'pore steps up security checks
S'pore steps up security checksSINGAPORE: The government said on Thursday security would be beefed up ahead of Sept. 11 in this wealthy Southeast Asian nation where more than a dozen men -- believed linked to al-Qaeda -- were arrested for allegedly plotting to blow up the U.S.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
PT KAI's idea for new division hailed
PT KAI's idea for new division hailedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transportation experts have applauded state-owned train company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)'s mulling of a plan to separate its Greater Jakarta division in an effort to improve services.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Mahathir responds to RP's outrage over rape claims
Mahathir responds to RP's outrage over rape claimsAgencies, Kuala Lumpur The alleged rape of a 13-year-old migrant girl which outraged Philippine President Gloria Arroyo drew a personal response on Thursday from Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad amid a bitter row over Malaysia's mass expulsion of...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Wianta, Balinese universal artist
Wianta, Balinese universal artistTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Made Wianta looked restless to his friends gathered one evening at the Santika Hotel's coffee shop in Yogyakarta. It seemed that there was something on his mind that wanted to come out.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Police scare Bengkulu residents
Police scare Bengkulu residents BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The presence of some 133 Mobile Brigade police (Brimob) in plantations around Linau, Maje district in South Bengkulu scared hundreds of local farmers, causing them to flee the protected forest in panic.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Asian stocks mixed as worries remain
Asian stocks mixed as worries remainAgencies, Jakarta Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after a rebound on Wall Street failed to inspire all investors in the region.Japanese stocks were higher, rebounding by 1.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
House urges govt to complete crucial investment bill
House urges govt to complete crucial investment billAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government to quickly complete the drafting of the new investment bill to help revive investment flow into the country.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Dance festival goes on without trademark show
Dance festival goes on without trademark showTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Too many times, bad management and a shortage of funds have been cited as excuses for poor performance in the local arts scene.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
'How can House be led by a convicted criminal?'
'How can House be led by a convicted criminal?'Muhammad Nafik and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and observers urged convicted corrupter Akbar Tandjung on Thursday to resign from his post as speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), arguing that it was...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the AmbassadorAssalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. On the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar on September 3, I am very happy and grateful to the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian people for their brotherly relations and their hospitality.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
* Headlines: Asia hails environmental blueprint3
* Headlines: Asia hails environmental blueprint3 * National: New voting system appears complex 4 * Archipelago: Ambon blast kills 3 high school girls5 * Opinion: War against terror: Lessons for Indonesia7 * City: PDI-P insists on reelecting Sutiyoso8 * Sports: KONI accuses House of being...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
1. ASIA: 1 x 35
1. ASIA: 1 x 35 Asia hails environmental blueprint 2. WASTE: 2 x 27 Jakarta rivers, underground water severely contaminated 3. WATER: 1 x 40 Activists say no to water privatization 4. MEGA: 1 x 20 Megawati in Algeria
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Fake beer producer could face five years in jail, police say
Fake beer producer could face five years in jail, police sayI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Denpasar police detectives chief Sr. Comm. Budi Wasono says that fake beer producer Antono, who was arrested on Tuesday, is facing a five-year jail term and fine of up to Rp 1 billion.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
On political will
On political will Why is it that political leaders spend so much time and money talking to themselves about the need for political will and yet show so little of it to their own people and in their own situations? Is it a form of mantra (Hindu religious formula), or a confession of guilt?Take...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post The government signed on Thursday a US$60.5 million grant with United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) to provide food for the poor, refugees and to finance food-security programs in the country.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
TV Today: Friday, September 6, 2002
TV Today: Friday, September 6, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment9:00 Film11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 Music3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 TV Drama5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00 Music9:00 News 9:30 Music11:00 Puppet...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.5,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.5,2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
New voting system appears complex but more reliable
New voting system appears complex but more reliableBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A plethora of political parties and a long list of candidates await voters in the 2004 election, but analysts say the extra trouble may ensure elected lawmakers will heed voters' interests instead of...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Mandiri, BNI, Medco's ratings stable: S&P
Mandiri, BNI, Medco's ratings stable: S&PThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard & Poor's revised Thursday the outlook on the long- term counterparty credit ratings of state owned bank PT Bank Mandiri and the foreign and local currency counterparty credit ratings of publicly-listed state-owned bank PT...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
'We have no choice but to use polluted water'
'We have no choice but to use polluted water' Believing that the groundwater in the capital is badly polluted and contaminated, some residents shared their worries about possible side effects to their health.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Plot or justice?
Plot or justice? It took months of listening to testimonies filled with falsehood and deception. But on Thursday, finally, the Central Jakarta District Court came out with a verdict that is likely to leave the case as controversial as it was.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Business urge new customs chief to get serious
Business urge new customs chief to get seriousA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The business community urged Eddy Abdurachman, who was recently named new Director General of Customs and Excise, to work hard to curb rampant smuggling and corruption activities here.
Fri, 06 Sep 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.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
Judges' discretion adds to public distrust in court
Judges' discretion adds to public distrust in courtThe Jakarta Post Jakarta As another prominent convicted corrupter is allowed to walk free as he waits an appeal, legal experts say that though such court decisions may be legitimate, they only reinforce criticism that money and power buys the favor...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
14th Asiad torches lit together in two Koreas
14th Asiad torches lit together in two KoreasAssociated Press, Seoul Seven women dressed as angels lit an Asian Games torch Thursday using sunlight reflected by a mirror at the peak of Halla Mountain on South Korea's southernmost island of Jeju.Simultaneously, a flame for the Sept. 29-Oct.
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
War against terror: Lessons for Indonesia
War against terror: Lessons for IndonesiaBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States in which thousands of innocent lives were lost has led Indonesia and other...
Fri, 06 Sep 2002
What is so fishy about Akbar Tandjung's case?
What is so fishy about Akbar Tandjung's case?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta One does not need to be a lawyer to smell something fishy about the outcome of Akbar Tandjung's trial. The verdict has created the impression that the judges were eager to be relieved of their task as...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
TV Program: Thursday, September 5, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, September 5, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Health Program9:00 Film11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Country Road11:00 TV Drama12:00 NewsTPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
1. Duit (3 x 12)
1. Duit (3 x 12) Asian monies extend gains on dollar fall 2. Coffee (2 x 21) RI delays coffee talks and eyes new deals 3. Oil (1 x 32) Oil slumps on OPEC report, Iraq 4. Gold (2 x 27) Gold edges back in Europe as stocks post gains
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Students reject Sutiyoso's reelection
Students reject Sutiyoso's reelectionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of university students demonstrated in front of the Jakarta City Council building on Wednesday to protest against incumbent Governor Sutiyoso's reelection bid.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Egyptian jailed for immigration violations
Egyptian jailed for immigration violationsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced an alleged people smuggler on Wednesday to six months in jail for entering the country illegally.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Ban on foreign broadcasts
Ban on foreign broadcasts Early every Thursday morning, starting at 5:30 a.m., I am used to listening to the Voice of America (VOA) talk show on TV channel Indosiar. The show is very interesting and highly informative. On Thursday Aug.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
SBI rate falls to 14.07%
SBI rate falls to 14.07% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell to 14.07 percent at an auction Wednesday from 14.35 percent a week ago, the central bank said.The fall was below market expectations.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Entrepreneurial spirit necessary for Indonesians to end cycle of poverty
Entrepreneurial spirit necessary for Indonesians to end cycle of povertyMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Most people want to make money and become rich. But not everybody can be an entrepreneur.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
VP blames New Order for workers' plight
VP blames New Order for workers' plightFitri Wulandari and Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak, Nunukan, East Kalimantan Vice President Hamzah Haz denied here on Wednesday that the government was not serious in dealing with the plight of illegal migrant workers, saying the problem was a result of neglect by...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
YLBHI under fire as suspect lawyers take charge
YLBHI under fire as suspect lawyers take chargeMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Criticism of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) has mounted following the taking control of the once respected non-governmental organization by senior lawyers linked to the military and graft...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Dumping allegations hurting RI exports: Rini
Dumping allegations hurting RI exports: RiniAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dumping allegations against Indonesian export products have seriously affected the country's exports, causing billions of dollars in potential revenue losses, Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. S.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
RI's frail press freedom
RI's frail press freedomBimo Nugroho, Director, Institute for Studies on the Free Flow of Information (ISAI), Jakarta, bimo@isai.or.id There is much hope that the current press freedom will encourage Indonesia to achieve its aim in becoming a solid civil society.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Rupiah Rates Sept.4
Rupiah Rates Sept.4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,095.13 4,545.56 4,846.42 4,794.03 Brunei dollar 1 5,359.11 4,782.71 5,097.52 5,044.15 Canadian dollar 1 6,021.27 5,375.00 5,727.36 5,668.81 Swiss franc 1 6,360.29 5,676.37 6,049.84 5,986.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
RI, Malaysia to hold seminar
RI, Malaysia to hold seminar BOGOR, West Java: Amid their strained bilateral ties, Indonesia and Malaysia will hold a seminar on language and literature here between Sept. 14 and Sept. 16, a spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Arts according to I Made Wiradana
Arts according to I Made WiradanaTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali A few months ago, young painter I Made Wiradana caused a stir in the Balinese art circle with his "art declaration".In one of his points in the declaration, Wiradana questioned the virtue of impressionism, an art...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Indonesia Delays Coffee Retention, To Implement New Plans
Indonesia Delays Coffee Retention, To Implement New Plans Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia will hold off talks with Vietnam with regards to a previously proposed coffee retention plan, and will instead embark on new plans organized by the governments of both countries, a senior Indonesian official said...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Baird hopeful on RI economy, urges continued reform
Baird hopeful on RI economy, urges continued reform World Bank outgoing country director for Indonesia Mark Baird assumed the position in 1999 when the country was still struggling from a deep economic crisis, making him one of the few people intimately familiar with the country's economic...
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
Verdict on Akbar betrays justice: Experts
Verdict on Akbar betrays justice: ExpertsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Akbar Tandjung's three-year jail sentence for corruption is too lenient and falls short of serving justice, prominent lawyers and an anti-corruption campaigner say.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
RI's frail press freedom
RI's frail press freedom Bimo Nugroho Director Institute for Studies on the Free Flow of Information (ISAI) Jakarta bimo@isai.or.id There is much hope that the current press freedom will encourage Indonesia to achieve its aim in becoming a solid civil society.
Thu, 05 Sep 2002
KL allows U.S. to see terror suspect
KL allows U.S. to see terror suspectMALAYSIA: Malaysian police will allow the United States to question a detained Malaysian suspected terrorist over his alleged links to the Sept. 11 attacks but ruled out extradition, a report said on Wednesday.