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Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Correction
CorrectionThe name of the new Japanese ambassador to Indonesia, which appeared in the Aug. 14, 2002 edition of The Jakarta Post, should have been written Yutaka Iimura. We apologize for the error.Editor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Demands for a new province in Aceh mounts
Demands for a new province in Aceh mountsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Takengon, Central Aceh Demands have escalated for the formation of a new province, separate from Aceh, just days before the central government announces a new policy for the restive province.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Govt rules out higher education budget
Govt rules out higher education budgetFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri looks set to shatter people's dreams of increased education spending when she announces the draft state budget for 2003 before the House of Representatives on Friday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
RI new vehicle sales down 0.8%
RI new vehicle sales down 0.8% JAKARTA: New vehicle sales in Indonesia fell 0.8 percent on month to 26,892 units in July, car assemblers' association Gaikindo said Wednesday.The country's largest vehicle maker PT Astra International - which has a joint venture with Toyota Motor Corp.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Small businesses turn to loan sharks
Small businesses turn to loan sharks BEKASI: About 60 percent of small-scale businesspeople in Bekasi are trapped by loan sharks, an activist said on Wednesday.Hayyidrali Muhammad of the Bekasi chapter of the New Indonesia Society told a discussion on small-scale enterprises here that recent...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Prostitutes go on strike in Kupang
Prostitutes go on strike in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Hundreds of hoodlums, gambling bosses and prostitutes grouped under the The Poor People's Union (SKM) went on strike on Wednesday in Kupang, capital of East Nusa Tenggara province, demanding the city administration and...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Prosecutors stick to charges against Akbar
Prosecutors stick to charges against AkbarThe Jakarta Post JakartaProsecutors on Wednesday rejected the defense statement by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) graft scandal dubbed Buloggate II, insisting he receive a four- year prison sentence.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Prospects for Bali's garment export remains grim
Prospects for Bali's garment export remains grimMoch.N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The garment and textile industry has been over the years one of the engines driving Bali's economy, but the prospects for the industry look gloomy and will probably remain so...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
20 foreigners to get sentences cut
20 foreigners to get sentences cut JAKARTA: Twenty foreign prisoners on the Indonesian resort island of Bali will have their sentences cut by one to five months to mark country's independence day, a report said Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Asahan Aluminum's output may fall
Asahan Aluminum's output may fall SINGAPORE: PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum's primary aluminum output is likely to fall 18 percent on year to 160,000 metric tons in the fiscal year ending March 2003, as the company's power supply has been inadequate, a company official said Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Unilever to invest $500m in RI
Unilever to invest $500m in RI JAKARTA: PT Unilever Indonesia plans to invest an estimated US$500 million in the next 10 years in Indonesia, an official with its parent company said Wednesday.Niall Fitzgerald, the global chairman of Unilever Plc.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Fuel smuggling rampant in Atambua
Fuel smuggling rampant in Atambua ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Fuel smuggling in Belu regency bordering East Timor has shown no sign of slowing down although the local police have arrested many suspected smugglers, a community leader said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Kartika raises funds for Unicef
Kartika raises funds for UnicefMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The youngest daughter of former president Sukarno, Kartika Soekarnoputri, visited a posyandu (health clinic) on Wednesday to raise funds for UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Councillors' trips criticized
Councillors' trips criticized PURBALINGGA, Central Java: The Purbalingga People's Movement for Reform Today -- an alliance of non governmental organizations (NGOs) here -- urged local councillors on Wednesday to provide the public with a complete accounting of their recent trip to Riau.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Asahan Aluminum's output may fall
Asahan Aluminum's output may fall SINGAPORE: PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum's primary aluminum output is likely to fall 18 percent on year to 160,000 metric tons in the fiscal year ending March 2003, as the company's power supply has been inadequate, a company official said Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
JP/4/Autonomy
JP/4/AutonomyRegents reject overseas trip policyThe Jakarta Post JakartaAssociation of Indonesian Regency Administrations (Apkasi) chairman Syaukani H.R. rejected on Wednesday a government policy that requires regional administrators and officials to secure presidential approval before embarking on...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Independence celebrations more muted in elite areas
Independence celebrations more muted in elite areasNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The neighborhood looks deserted, with just a few cars passing a street that has red-and-white flags flapping in the wind in front of houses in Menteng, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Correction
CorrectionThe name of the new Japanese ambassador to Indonesia, which appeared in the Aug. 14, 2002 edition of The Jakarta Post, should have been written Yutaka Iimura. We apologize for the error.Editor
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
UN on track to finish East Timor mission
UN on track to finish East Timor missionEdith M. Lederer, Associated Press, United Nations The United Nations is on track to wrap up its peacekeeping mission in East Timor in mid-2004 following the country's successful transition from UN administration to independence, the Security Council said on...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Malaria relapse affects 500
Malaria relapse affects 500 PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Lack of control in the use of anti- malarial drugs and abatement programs have caused malaria to spread further in Banyumas regency, Central Java, affecting at least 500 people.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Taiwan VP's visit to Indonesia likely to ruffle China's feathers
Taiwan VP's visit to Indonesia likely to ruffle China's feathersAgencies, Jakarta Taiwan's Vice President Annette Lu flew in to Indonesia on Wednesday for a visit likely to ruffle China's feathers, but Jakarta said her trip was unofficial and a Taipei representative said it had nothing to do with...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
'Soekarno reincarnation' forms party
'Soekarno reincarnation' forms party YOGYAKARTA: A man who thinks he is the reincarnation of first president Soekarno or Bung Karno, set up his own political party on Wednesday in a bid to join the 2004 general election.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Security forces blamed for Poso attacks
Security forces blamed for Poso attacksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palu Armed assailants involved in attacks in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso remain a mystery, but the authorities' failure to capture them or uncover their identities and whereabouts has sparked speculation that security forces may...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
HIV in Riau reaches alarming levels
HIV in Riau reaches alarming levelsHaidir Anwar Tanjung and Fadli The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru/BatamBatam was rocked by the news in July 2002 that two residents with AIDS died in separate places on the tourist island.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Bali at a crossroads: Tourism or agriculture
Bali at a crossroads: Tourism or agricultureI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Bali, one of the richest provinces in Indonesia, celebrated its 44th anniversary on Aug. 14. Despite an abundance of economic, natural and cultural assets, the province is facing a number of pressing problems.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
APP defends its management, reforms in Singapore court
APP defends its management, reforms in Singapore courtHasan Jafri and June Goh, Dow Jones, Singapore A court-appointed management to replace the Widjaja family would hinder restructuring at Asia Pulp & Paper Co.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Usman announced as UI's new rector
Usman announced as UI's new rectorLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The University of Indonesia's (UI) board of trustees elected acting rector Usman Chatib Warsa as the new rector of UI on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Foundation probes 1968 Blitar massacre
Foundation probes 1968 Blitar massacre JAKARTA: The Kasut Perdamaian Foundation said on Wednesday that it was conducting an investigation into the massacre in South Blitar, East Java, that happened between 1965 and 1968 as part of its peace efforts.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Women-only curfew in E. Java
Women-only curfew in E. Java JEMBER, East Java: Women will not be allowed out at night here following a curfew imposed by the local police.The police chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. Winardi, said on Wednesday that the curfew, which is effective from 11 p.m.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Attorneys' appeal to Jakarta Council
Attorneys' appeal to Jakarta CouncilFrom Rakyat MerdekaA credible election committee is required for the nomination of Jakarta's gubernatorial candidates, while the mechanisms and process of the election should be transparent.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
RI lacks pediatric radiologists
RI lacks pediatric radiologists JAKARTA: The small number of pediatric radiologists in the country has prevented children from obtaining the best medical assistance, a radiologist said on Tuesday.Daniel Makes, a radiologist at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, said that currently there were 20...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Night golf tournament in Karawaci
Night golf tournament in Karawaci TANGERANG: To celebrate the 57th anniversary of Indonesian independence, Lippo Imperial Golf Club will hold its first evening Glow Ball Golf tournament in Karawaci on Friday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
East Java legislature delays travel plans
East Java legislature delays travel plansAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java legislative council has finally agreed to postpone its 19 members' plan to make an overseas visit late this month, bowing to mounting public pressure.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Abilio gets three years in jail for rights violations
Abilio gets three years in jail for rights violationsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former East Timor Governor Abilio Jose Osorio Soares has been jailed for three years after Indonesia's landmark human rights tribunal found him guilty of human rights abuses.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Govt denies report on TNI-terror links
Govt denies report on TNI-terror linksFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government refuted on Wednesday a report which detailed the Indonesian Military's (TNI) involvement in establishing terrorist groups in the country, and branded it as baseless.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
1. Discourse --- 1x38
1. Discourse --- 1x38 Analyzing the results of the Annual Session 2. CEO ------- 2x26 Corporate America faces CEO, CFO oaths deadline Govt rules out higher education budget or Megawati rejects higher education budget for 2003 4. Workers --- 1x28 Malaysia lifts ban on RI's workers
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Security forces blamed for Poso attacks
Security forces blamed for Poso attacksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/PaluArmed assailants involved in attacks in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso remain a mystery, but the authorities' failure to capture them or uncover their identities and whereabouts has sparked speculation that security forces may...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Marine tourism boasts unexplored underwater world
Marine tourism boasts unexplored underwater worldPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Sanur, Bali Robert Koke may not ring a bell to most Balinese. He is not as famous as other Westerners who have big names in arts, such as painters Walter Spies, Le Mayeur and Rudolf Bonnet.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
SBI rate down to 14.78%
SBI rate down to 14.78% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell at an auction Wednesday from a week ago, the central bank said.The rate on one-month SBI notes stood at 14.78 percent, down from 14.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
* Headlines: Demands for a new province in Aceh mounts 2
* Headlines: Demands for a new province in Aceh mounts 2 * National: More migrant workers die in Nunukan 4 * Archipelago: Regents reject govt policy on overseas trip 5 * Opinion:RI Muslims and the commitment to sharia 6 * City: KPKPN to summon council leaders, Sutiyoso 8 * Sports: Tiger set for...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Analyzing the results of the Annual Session
Analyzing the results of the Annual Session The Indonesian Military (TNI) has been given a lot of credit for its role in persuading other parties to accept constitutional amendments, and for its readiness to leave the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) earlier than scheduled.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
10 teams gear up for Asian Beach Volleyball tour
10 teams gear up for Asian Beach Volleyball tourThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten Asian and Pacific countries have been confirmed to take part in the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour in Bali next week as Indonesia's pairs will have much at stake ahead of the 2002 Asian Games.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Indonesian Muslims and the commitment to sharia
Indonesian Muslims and the commitment to shariaAbdul Mu'ti, Chairman, National Board Muhammadiyah Youth Movement, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) finally reached an agreement on the second alternative among three alternative amendments to Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution on...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Legislator refuses to be interrogated
Legislator refuses to be interrogatedKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang West Sumatra legislature chairman Arwan Kasri has refused to be interrogated by the prosecutor's office who are investigating alleged corruption in the provincial legislative council.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Remembering 'Bung' Hatta
Remembering 'Bung' Hatta The centennial of Mohammad Hatta, one of the founding fathers of the country and former first Indonesian vice president, reflects the country's longing for a model leader.So far, we haven't had a single leader who is honest, thrifty and polite like Hatta, who was known as...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Waskita marks up building cost
Waskita marks up building cost BEKASI: State-owned company PT Waskita Karya, which won the tender to build the administration office in Bekasi regency in Sukamahai village, Cikarang, marked up the cost by Rp 11 billion, a councillor said on Tuesday.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Party for small
Party for small businessesFrom Pikiran Rakyat Small and medium-size businesses, plus the informal sector, locally abbreviated as UKM, are players in the people's economy, which serves as the backbone of the national economy.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Prosecutors stick to charges against Akbar
Prosecutors stick to charges against AkbarThe Jakarta Post JakartaProsecutors on Wednesday rejected the defense statement by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) graft scandal dubbed Buloggate II, insisting he receive a four- year prison sentence.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 15, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 15, 2002Exhibitions* Bronze Sculptures Corpus Terrae by Teguh Ostenrik, at Valentine Willie Fine Art, The Chedi, Desa Malinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar (Tel. 081 23607011), until Sept. 10.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Tommy shuns court again, his sickness doubted
Tommy shuns court again, his sickness doubtedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang For the third time, former president Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra failed to appear in the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday to testify in the trial of three people accused of harboring...