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Wed, 24 Oct 2001
JP/2/Swiping
JP/2/SwipingStudents check passing buses for non-MuslimsJupriadi The Jakarta Post Makassar Amid mounting anti-U.S. sentiment in South Sulawesi, dozens of students from the Indonesian Muslim University assaulted non- Muslims in Makassar, protesting the recent burning of an Osama bin Laden effigy in...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
"APEC would be wise to stay true to its mission and essence of
"APEC would be wise to stay true to its mission and essence of economic cooperation and not stray into a security organization which can counter terrorism, because that is not the original intention of APEC and institutionally it would not be able to deal with it.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the
JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in connection with the inquiry into FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who is charged under Article 154 and Article 156 of the criminal code for provoking communal hatred and...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Car smuggling investigation halted
Car smuggling investigation haltedR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Jayapura Police have halted their investigation of the ship Golden Coast, which has been under arrest for more than two months as it had been used to try to smuggle used Japanese cars into the city and have also freed a...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Government to set up civilian security force
Government to set up civilian security forceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed on Tuesday that the government planned to form a new force of civilian security guards (Pamswakarsa) across the country to...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
T-shirt bazaar at Bentara Budaya
T-shirt bazaar at Bentara Budaya JAKARTA: There is now another way to show your love: say it with a T-shirt. Come to the T-shirt Expo and Bazaar at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, on Jl. Palmerah Selatan 17, Central Jakarta, and you can order your own T-shirt with a picture of your beloved printed on it.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
MPR unlikely to set up constitutional commission
MPR unlikely to set up constitutional commissionKurniawan Hari and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The debate on the creation of a constitutional commission suffered a setback on Tuesday.The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) insisted on strengthening its team of experts in charge of...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Who will command the Indonesian military?
Who will command the Indonesian military?Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The next person to fill the post of military chief has become the latest topic of discussion among senior officers as incumbent Adm. Widodo AS prepares to retire in November.Army Chief Gen.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
APEC's credibility depends on its concrete actions
APEC's credibility depends on its concrete actionsThe Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The APEC summit in Shanghai last Sunday turned out to be a productive affair. On the economic front, leaders of the 21 Pacific Rim economies all pledged to press on with trade liberalization and reforms.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Three nabbed for peddling 'putaw'
Three nabbed for peddling 'putaw' JAKARTA: Police arrested three teenagers in a vacant house in Gambir area in Central Jakarta late on Monday for allegedly selling putaw (low grade heroin) and lexothan pills.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Strong anticorruption law approved by legislators
Strong anticorruption law approved by legislators Efforts to eliminate widespread corruption entered a significant phase on Tuesday after the House of Representatives approved an anticorruption bill, which is expected to strongly arm legal authorities.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Indonesian for foreign speakers
Indonesian for foreign speakers During the Fourth International Conference of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (KIPBIPA IV), which took place recently in Bali, I noticed a great deal of progress, both in content as well as the choice of location.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Noted Riau figure dies
Noted Riau figure dies PEKANBARU, Riau: Sadiah Mustafa Yatim, a noted figure, died from hepatitis at Ibnu Sina General Hospital on Monday at the age of 67.Sadiah, the founder of the Sempena Riau Foundation and owner of the Melayu Museum, was widely known in the Riau archipelago for her hard work to...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Regional autonomy misinterpretated
Regional autonomy misinterpretatedPanca Nugraha The Jakarta Post Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that it was too early to implement the Law on regional autonomy at the regency level, and it was causing misinterpretation in places.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Much ado about bill
Much ado about bill The controversy over the National Police bill, which erupted on the eve of its passage into law by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, suggests that the public has never been given a chance to thoroughly scrutinize the legislation.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Bogor official admits to bribery
Bogor official admits to briberyTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The head of Bogor Health Agency admitted that he had given Rp 20 million (US$2,000) to a municipal administration official who had supervised the supply of medicine to the agency.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Oil, gas law: The House of Representatives finally approved on
Oil, gas law: The House of Representatives finally approved on Tuesday a long-awaited new oil and gas law, which will end the decades-old lucrative monopoly of state oil and gas firm Pertamina. Page 2 Police law: Bowing to mounting public pressure, the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Oct.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,643.00 9,643.00 10,194.0010,092.00 Australian dollar 1 689.46 624.61 660.37 653.69Austrian schilling 1 5,432.19 4,916.97 5,203.02 5,145.91Belgian franc 1 235.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
APEC's messages and implications for Indonesia
APEC's messages and implications for IndonesiaMari Pangestu, Economist, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Shanghai Another APEC year has passed. The meeting served up the usual APEC fare of improving the processes and mechanisms to clarify the road map to reach the Bogor goal of free...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Cambodia irritated over invitation
Cambodia irritated over invitation CAMBODIA: Foreign ministry has expressed its irritation over an upcoming ASEAN meeting on international terrorism which it said it had not been informed about or invited to.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Much ado about bill
Much ado about bill The controversy over the National Police bill, which erupted on the eve of its passage into law by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, suggests that the public has never been given a chance to thoroughly scrutinize the legislation.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Ayam Taliwang thriving despite fast-food boom
Ayam Taliwang thriving despite fast-food boomWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali A visit to Lombok is not complete without eating ayam taliwang -- fried, grilled or roasted chicken, a popular local cuisine.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Privatization needs public campaign, IMF says
Privatization needs public campaign, IMF saysBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a public awareness campaign promoting the importance of selling state assets was crucial to speeding up Indonesia's privatization process amid frequent opposition...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace Panca Nugraha The Jakarta Post Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that the early implementation of the regional autonomy law had brought about one negative impact so far: ethnic discrimination in...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Korean businessmen study RI market
Korean businessmen study RI marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty Korean businessmen are here for a three-day visit to explore business and investment opportunities and to promote trade relations with Indonesia.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
House okays oil, gas law
House okays oil, gas lawMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Tuesday a long-awaited new oil and gas law, which will end the decades-old lucrative monopoly of state oil and gas firm Pertamina.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Territorial row: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled
Territorial row: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Tuesday that the Philippines cannot intervene in a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia, saying Manila had failed to show it had a clear interest in the case.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Patrol sea chase ends in shootout
Patrol sea chase ends in shootout MALAYSIA: Twelve people, believed to be illegal immigrants, were detained by the Malaysian army after a shootout at sea, off the coast of the east Malaysian state of Sabah, Bernama news agency reported on Tuesday.Brig. Gen.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Suspected muggers gunned down
Suspected muggers gunned down JAKARTA: Cakung Police in East Jakarta shot dead two suspected muggers late on Monday for resisting arrest and endangering officers' lives, a police report said on Tuesday.Rudi, 21, and Hamba Tua Siregar, 30, died after receiving at least three gunshot wounds each.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplacePanca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that the early implementation of the regional autonomy law had brought about one negative impact so far: ethnic discrimination in...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Take it or leave it? Health consumers have few choices
Take it or leave it? Health consumers have few choicesIda Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every time "Ani" is about to consult her well-known gynecologist, she suddenly gets a "headache". The problem has nothing to do with her pregnancy, but rather the amount of money she will have to...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 8:00 Quiz...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 JP/18 /ConversionRupiah Rates Oct.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,643.00 9,643.00 10,194.0010,092.00 Australian dollar 1 689.46 624.61 660.37 653.69Austrian schilling 1 5,432.19 4,916.97 5,203.02 5,145.91Belgian franc 1 235.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Pertamina, BP Muriah to develop gas field
Pertamina, BP Muriah to develop gas field State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has agreed with BP Muriah Ltd., a subsidiary of the Anglo-American energy firm, BP PLC, to jointly develop an offshore gas field north of the island of Java, Pertamina announced in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 -25 75,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 110 0 539,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 -5 2,059,500...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10 Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis: Councillor 2. Holiday - 2x24 Amusement parks offer special holiday program 3. Suap - 4x 8 Bogor official admits to bribery 4. Murder - 1x 20 Teenage girl killed for calling man sissy
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Scientists told to use morals
Scientists told to use moralsIsrar Ardiyansyah and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Tasikmalaya President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on scientists to take morality into account when utilizing biotechnology, saying science should be developed for human advancement and dignity.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Our banking industry
Our banking industry Exactly 13 years ago, the government offered the 1988 October Package, which stipulated light requirements for the operation of banks. At that time, a person could open a bank for only Rp 10 billion. Two or three years later, new banks mushroomed.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Mayor's disappearance puzzles legislators
Mayor's disappearance puzzles legislatorsAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The disappearance of Surabaya mayor Soenarto Sumoprawiro is continuing to puzzle municipality officials and legislators, who held a meeting on Tuesday to seek clarification as to his whereabouts.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
"Problems have frequently arisen when the application of
"Problems have frequently arisen when the application of biotechnology encroaches moral values ....." Megawati
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,643.00 9,643.00 10,194.00 10,092.00Australian dollar 1 689.46 624.61 660.37 653.69Austrian schilling 1 5,432.19 4,916.97 5,203.02 5,145.91Belgian franc 1 235.18 213.06 225.26 222.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
House approves Rp 4.1t subsidy for PLN in 2002
House approves Rp 4.1t subsidy for PLN in 2002Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee approved on Tuesday a total of Rp 14.25 trillion (US$1.4 billion) in non-fuel subsidies, including a Rp 4.1 trillion electricity subsidy.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
East Kalimantan seeks $776m from KPC
East Kalimantan seeks $776m from KPCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan administration demanded on Tuesday that the South Jakarta District Court order coal mining giant PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and its shareholders to pay $776 million in compensation and annul the company's contract of...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Police to question FPI executives
Police to question FPI executives JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in connection with the inquiry into FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with provoking communal hatred and inciting hatred...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Paris Club interest delay possible, IMF says
Paris Club interest delay possible, IMF saysBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it would be possible for the heavily indebted Indonesia to receive interest rescheduling on top of principal rescheduling under a third Paris Club deal...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Hamzah underlines need for recovery
Hamzah underlines need for recoveryApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Vice President Hamzah Haz demanded on Tuesday that the public help maintain security and political stability to allow the real sector to recover, otherwise the economic crisis would worsen.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
75 percent of libraries in cities
75 percent of libraries in cities JAKARTA: Up to 75 percent of libraries are located in urban areas, illustrating the widening education gulf between urban and rural areas, National Library development chairman Idris Kamah said here last week.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
JP/ /
JP/ /PT Semen Gresik's overall sales rose 7.7 percent on year during the first nine months of 2001 to 11.56 million metric tons on the back of higher domestic sales, the cement maker said in a statement Tuesday. Domestic group sales during this period grew 12 percent to 8.37 million tons from 7.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
Over 10,000 houses submerged in Central Java
Over 10,000 houses submerged in Central JavaAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas, Central Java At least two people were killed and tens of thousands of others evacuated on Tuesday when their homes in three Central Java regencies were inundated by floodwater, caused by three days of incessant...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001
A close friend says Akbar will bring others down if he is
A close friend says Akbar will bring others down if he is investigated over the Bulog money.