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Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Poor children to be immunized for polio
Poor children to be immunized for polioDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government urged parents from all walks of life on Tuesday to participate in the National Immunization Program (PIN) for polio on Sept. 12 and Oct.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
It's getting
It's getting hot in here From Kompas The contribution fee for Old Age Security (JHT) under the Worker Social Security (Jamsostek) scheme is borne by the employers and the employees. Two percent is deducted from the monthly salary of the employees concerned, while 3.7 percent is paid by the company.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Hasyim devotes life to peace
Hasyim devotes life to peaceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many predicted a meeting between President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her predecessor Abdurrahman Wahid recently was unlikely, but Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi used his sense of humor to save the occasion.
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
KPKPN to summon leaders of City Council, Sutiyoso
KPKPN to summon leaders of City Council, SutiyosoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will summon leaders of the City Council next week in connection with reports of money politics in the selection of gubernatorial candidates.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
On parking at Carrefour
On parking at Carrefour We, as the organizer of Secure Parking, wish to clarify the letter from Noviyani published in The Jakarta Post on July 25, titled Insecure parking at Carrefour. Noviyani was shopping at Carrefour at Jl.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Plan to ban press coverage slammed
Plan to ban press coverage slammed JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif slammed on Wednesday plans by the Jakarta High Court to ban reporters from covering trials, calling it baseless.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Press coverege ban plan slammed
Press coverege ban plan slammed JAKARTA: State Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif slammed on Wednesday plans by the Jakarta High Court to ban reporters from covering trials, calling it baseless.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Ambassador
Ambassador Correction: The 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
1. HIV: 8 x 4 lines
1. HIV: 8 x 4 lines HIV rate rises alarmingly in Riau Batam was rocked by two explosive news in July 2002 when two residents with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) died in separate places on the tourist island.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
U.S. aid will focus on training Philippine troops:U.S. military
U.S. aid will focus on training Philippine troops:U.S. military aid to the Philippines in coming months will focus less on supporting direct anti-terrorism missions and more on training "so the Americans don't have to be there forever," Philippine Defense Secretary Gen. Angelo Reyes said on Tuesday.
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
Malaysia lifts ban on RI's construction workers
Malaysia lifts ban on RI's construction workersAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia lifted a ban on the recruitment of Indonesian construction workers on Wednesday in the face of serious labor shortages following a recent clampdown on illegal immigration.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Article 29 and religious harmony
Article 29 and religious harmony The Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has been concluded. Billions of rupiah were spent to organize this event.One of the heated debates in this Annual Session was about Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Flexible wage policy needed to resolve unemployment
Flexible wage policy needed to resolve unemploymentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts urged the government on Wednesday to adopt a flexible wage policy as a short-term measure to help resolve the severe unemployment problem in the country.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
More migrant workers die in Nunukan camps
More migrant workers die in Nunukan campsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More illegal migrant workers fleeing Malaysia have died in squalid camps in Nunukan, East Kalimantan. The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) said on Wednesday that eight adult migrant workers and four children had died from hypertension,...
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Village heads told to prevent violence
Village heads told to prevent violence JAKARTA: Indonesia's home minister Hari Sabarno instructed village heads across the country on Wednesday to try to detect conflicts at village borders at an early stage.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Tourism investment redirected to North and West Bali
Tourism investment redirected to North and West BaliMoch.N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Singaraja, Bali Tourism has been the flesh and blood of Bali's economy since the island first opened up to outsiders in the l920s.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
Draft on new CAR ruling expected by end of year
Draft on new CAR ruling expected by end of yearDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia says it will move ahead with its plan to tighten requirements for banks in calculating their capital adequacy ratio (CAR), a policy which analysts said could lower banks CAR levels.
Thu, 15 Aug 2002
'I don't feel independent in this country'
'I don't feel independent in this country' Everyone wants to be independent. But while the country celebrates Independence Day on Aug. 17, some people still feel unliberated from the heavy burdens of life. They shared their dreams with The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: Report
Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: ReportAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is likely to lift a ban on Indonesian workers in the construction industry because a crackdown on illegal immigrants has hit the sector hard, a report said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Gusmao wants Dutch journalist's murder trial held in East Timor
Gusmao wants Dutch journalist's murder trial held in East TimorAgence France-Presse, Dili East Timor President Xanana Gusmao said on Tuesday any trial for the murder of Dutch journalist Sander Thoenes should be held in his country.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Diplomats and diplomatists
Diplomats and diplomatists The cartoonist was, of course, fully within his right to express his opinions about the repatriation of so-called "illegal workers" from Malaysia to Indonesia. The cartoon depicted a myriad of mini-dolls pouring out from a waste basket, labeled "illegal workers", in a...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
PDI supporters slam their councillors
PDI supporters slam their councillorsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grassroots supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) continued on Tuesday to express disappointment over the City Council's acceptance of Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Ex-bankers establish fictitious firms to get govt money: Witnesses
Ex-bankers establish fictitious firms to get govt money: WitnessesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former bankers Bambang Sutrisno and Adrian Kiki Ariwan of the now-defunct Bank Surya, who are on trial in absentia, established fictitious companies to obtain money from the Bank...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
2 Malaysians killed, Indonesians injured
2 Malaysians killed, Indonesians injured SAUDI ARABIA: Two Malaysian pilgrims were killed and 10 were slightly injured in a road accident on their way to Mecca to perform the minor pilgrimage, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Plywood industry faces uncertainty with planned ruling
Plywood industry faces uncertainty with planned ruling OR New ruling makes future of plywood industry uncertainRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post JakartaThe future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
RI intelligence set up group in 1970s now accused of terrorism, report says
RI intelligence set up group in 1970s now accused of terrorism, report saysAgencies, Jakarta While the West tries to find ways to help prevent Islamic terrorism from escalating in Southeast Asia, a new report suggests that such militancy has long been stoked by one force that the United States now...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
RP bad loan ratio, lending down
RP bad loan ratio, lending down MANILA: The bad loan ratio of Philippine banks dropped slightly from a month earlier to 18.06 percent in June after one lender sold its non-performing loans (NPLs), the central bank said Tuesday. The NPL ratio dropped by 0.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Sleeping with parents all right
Sleeping with parents all rightDear Dr. Donya, Thank you very much for your very interesting and parent- supporting articles. We refer, in particular, to your article in The Jakarta Post about it being a good habit for small children to fall asleep on his/her own or, in case he/she wakes up in the...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Party for small businesses
Party for small businessesFrom Pikiran RakyatSmall 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.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Catch the Crab every Friday at Jakarta's Hilton Hotel
Catch the Crab every Friday at Jakarta's Hilton HotelMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Crab is one of the better known crustaceans and among the more popular dishes in Asian cuisine, despite its relatively steep price.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Death of leading dissident confirmed
Death of leading dissident confirmed VIETNAM: Hanoi officially reported the death of Lt. Gen. Tran Do on Tuesday, publishing obituaries of the country's highest- ranking dissident and saying it had scheduled ceremonies to honor the decorated veteran.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threat
Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a lawsuit threat, state Bank Mandiri insisted on Tuesday it would not lend cementmaker PT Semen Padang the money it needed to repay maturing debts unless the company obtained approval from its parent company, PT Semen...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Govt to combine House, presidential vote
Govt to combine House, presidential voteThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A draft chapter to be included in the election bill combines the legislative and executive elections, giving less room for winning political parties to later fix the outcome of the presidential election.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2 * National: Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs 4 * Archipelago: Virginity survey discredited 5 * Opinion:2004 polls: Who benefits? 6 * City: Two foreigners tried on drug charges 8 * Sports:Chang advances to second round at Legg Mason 10 *...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 14, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 14, 2001Performances* Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Pickpockets arrested by police
Pickpockets arrested by police JAKARTA: Four alleged pickpockets who operated on public minivans and buses were arrested following complaints from passengers.The four admitted that in the past two months, they had stolen cellular phones and wallets from the passengers of public transportation,...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Telkom offers $400m fixed line project
Telkom offers $400m fixed line projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is offering private investors the opportunity to invest in one million fixed- telephone lines worth a total of US$400 million, a top company official says.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
N. Korea's entry disrupts Asiad soccer
N. Korea's entry disrupts Asiad soccerAssociated Press, Seoul North Korea's soccer team will be assigned to one of the six first-round groups in an expanded Asian Games tournament, organizers said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2
* Headlines: PDI supporters slam their councillors 2 * National: Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs 4 * Archipelago: Virginity survey discredited 5 * Opinion:2004 polls: Who benefits? 6 * City: Two foreigners tried on drug charges 8 * Sports:Chang advances to second round at Legg Mason 10 *...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Pekanbaru legislator abducted
Pekanbaru legislator abducted PEKANBARU, Riau: M. Kasren, a legislator of the local chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) at the Pekanbaru Legislative Council was abducted by 10 unidentified men on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Batam optimistic of more new investors
Batam optimistic of more new investors BATAM, Riau: The Batam Authority expressed optimism that it could attract some 60 new investors to invest in the industrial island in the next four months.Batam Authority chief Ismeth Abdullah disclosed that some 49 foreign investors had expressed their...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
On article 28 of
On article 28 of 1945 ConstitutionFrom Media Indonesia There is a faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) suggesting that Article 29 of the 1945 Constitution must read: "The state will be based on one Supreme God with the obligation for adherents to practice sharia.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Plantation workers demand better social welfare
Plantation workers demand better social welfareApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 25,000 workers of state-owned palm oil company PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN II) went on strike on Tuesday to demand a replacement of the company's board of directors, fair pay and better job security.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
23 Afghan, Iraqi immigrants repatriated
23 Afghan, Iraqi immigrants repatriated JAKARTA: The West Nusa Tenggara administration on Tuesday repatriated 23 Iraqi and Afghan immigrants, after they were found to have stayed illegally in the eastern Indonesian province for one year.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
New Japanese ambassador arrives
New Japanese ambassador arrives JAKARTA: New Japanese ambassador to Indonesia Yutaka Limura has arrived here and is scheduled to deliver his credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri soon.However, there is not yet a set schedule for Limura to meet the President, and the presidential office...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Economic crisis revisited
Economic crisis revisited The People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) recommendations for accelerating economic recovery starts with the bold statement that the government remains unable to lead the nation out of the 1997 economic crisis.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Vice president to inaugurate hospital
Vice president to inaugurate hospital JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to inaugurate the Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, on Wednesday.The Rp 200 billion hospital was built by Siloam Health Care and PT Nusa Medika Perkasa, a consortium of several companies and...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Two foreigners taken to court on drug charges
Two foreigners taken to court on drug chargesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The separate trials of a 45-year-old Thai woman, charged with smuggling heroin from Thailand, and a 28-year-old Nigerian man, charged with dealing in drugs, began on Tuesday at Tangerang District Court.