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Wed, 14 Aug 2002
The show must go on amid crisis
The show must go on amid crisisNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many city residents are looking forward to Independence Day with high spirits despite the ongoing crisis as they feel that celebrating Aug. 17 has become a tradition.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
The root of ignorance
The root of ignorance Reading the article of Leonard C. Sebastian The root of Islamic radicalism in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 7, 2002, page 7, I was surprised by the content. Not only was the article very superficial in its view of Islam in Indonesia, but also it showed that the author did not know...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Government plans to close nine insurance companies
Government plans to close nine insurance companiesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance is set to close nine ailing insurance companies before the end of the year as part of its efforts to clean up the country's messy financial industry.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
1. Wood (1 x 30)
1. Wood (1 x 30) Plywood industry faces uncertainty 2. Duit (1 x 40) Asian monies mixed, markets turn cautious 3. Gold (1 x 27) Gold edges higher in Europe
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Soeharto not articulate enough
Soeharto not articulate enough Nothing new or special was announced in the latest reports on (former president) Soeharto's health by the Attorney General's Office on Monday.The team of (Soeharto's) doctors said that the former strong man could not communicate normally.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Most big business neglecting the environment as people suffer
Most big business neglecting the environment as people sufferMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Less than two percent or only 332 of Indonesia's 22,000 big- or medium-sized companies have taken part in a clean production program since it was launched in 1993, according to a senior...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Plywood industry faces uncertainty
Plywood industry faces uncertainty Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which industry players say would severely reduce the supply of logs as raw...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fields
New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fieldsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Agriculture experts say the government and local administrations must launch measures to attract investment to regions outside Java to prevent paddy fields from being converted into industrial and...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Navy detains 220 Filipino boat people
Navy detains 220 Filipino boat people JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy arrested 220 Filipinos on board a boat flying the Philippine flag, in the waters of North Waigeo near Raja Ammpat Islands off Irian Jaya.Navy Lt. Col.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1%
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1% JAKARTA: Weathering the current dry spell, Indonesia's plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari's crude palm oil production rose 4.1 percent to 289,188 metric tons in the first seven months of the year from 277,802 tons a year ago, the company said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Activist of a different kind
Activist of a different kindDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Jakarta When meeting someone for an interview you are usually prepared for some surprises. With Eddie Lembong, president of INTI (Association of Chinese Indonesians) however, the surprise was up front.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Rights court set to hand down sentence
Rights court set to hand down sentenceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's landmark human rights tribunal will announce on Wednesday its first verdict regarding crimes against humanity during, before, and after the 1999 UN-administered independence vote in East Timor.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
DPR's messy parking lot
DPR's messy parking lotFrom KontanA parking lot with the capacity to hold about 600 motorcycles is available within the complex of the House of Representatives (DPR). Sadly, however, the parking spaces are not properly arranged, so many motorcycle owners park their vehicles rather untidily, thus...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Poso tense as six killed in Christian village
Poso tense as six killed in Christian villageLa Remy and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta Tensions engulfed the violence-torn town of Poso in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday after at least six people were killed and hundreds of houses and two churches set ablaze in fresh attacks on three...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Council sets up to probe Manulife judges
Council sets up to probe Manulife judgesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta High Court has established an honorary council of five judges to investigate three Jakarta Commercial Court judges suspected of taking bribes to declare PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia bankrupt.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Thousands of Acehnese welcome: Susilo in Aceh
Thousands of Acehnese welcome: Susilo in AcehNani Farida and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Receiving a warm welcome from thousands of Acehnese in the Gayo subdistrict of Central Aceh, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
JP/13/L00
JP/13/L00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug. 13Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp RpAustralian dollar 1 5,043.89 4,498.83 4,797.24 4,745.25Brunei dollar 1 5,306.44 4,734.69 5,046.95 4,994.03Canadian dollar 1 5,927.41 5,290.08 5,637.55 5,579.84Swiss franc 1 6,245.81 5,574.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Unemployment figures hide depth of Indonesia's despair
Unemployment figures hide depth of Indonesia's despairRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of unemployed people increased by 400,000 to around 8.4 million during the first half of this year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said in its latest quarterly survey.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Two worldviews of Islam and the impacts
Two worldviews of Islam and the impactsMochtar Buchori, Legislator, Jakarta The Aug. 10 edition of Kompas daily and the Aug. 10-16 edition The Economist weekly told two contrasting stories about Muslims and Islam.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1%
Astra Agro's CPO output rises 4.1% JAKARTA: Weathering the current dry spell, Indonesia's plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari's crude palm oil production rose 4.1 percent to 289,188 metric tons in the first seven months of the year from 277,802 tons a year ago, the company said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Officials boost fight against software piracy in KL
Officials boost fight against software piracy in KLAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Industry watchdogs are trying to spur more tip-offs on companies that use pirated software, even as government authorities prepare for a nationwide crackdown on copyright infringement, officials said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Policeman dies, three injured
Policeman dies, three injured BOGOR: A police officer of the elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit was killed while three others were severely injured after a mass brawl involving the brigade officers and Army personnel on Monday.Second Brig.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Asia IT market to reach $39b
Asia IT market to reach $39b SINGAPORE: The information technology (IT) services market in the Asia-Pacific region should expand at a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2001 and 2006 to reach US$38.8 billion, an industry monitor said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
No sparks fly in rectorial debate
No sparks fly in rectorial debateLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public debate hosted by the University of Indonesia's (UI) two remaining rectorial candidates on Tuesday turned out to be a question-and-answer session as they failed to debate issues concerning the institution.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
2. POSO: 1 x 38
2. POSO: 1 x 38 Poso tense as six killed in fresh attacks or Poso tense as six killed in Christian village 3. WORKERS: 3 x 15 Malaysia rethinks ban on Indonesian workers: Report
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs: House leaders
Govt not doing enough to help illegal TKIs: House leadersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) expressed concern on Tuesday that the government was not doing a good job in handling the exodus of illegal Indonesian workers (TKIs) that have left Malaysia.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
1. Telkom (4x11)
1. Telkom (4x11) Telkom offers $400m fixed line project 2. Exxon (2x25)UN survey shows Exxon bigger than Pakistan 3. Rice (1x50) New policy needed to end conversion of paddy fields 4. Cement (2x23) Bank Mandiri unfazed by Semen Padang's threat
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
A step forward and all homework after MPR session
A step forward and all homework after MPR session A better constitution, a bicameral system and the exit of the military and police from legislative politics are among the results of the recent Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Virginity survey mostly discredited
Virginity survey mostly discreditedTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several Yogyakarta leaders, including the royal family, have been angered by the findings of a controversial survey, which claimed that most university students in the city had already lost their virginity.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Megawati says RI needs leaders with inner authority
Megawati says RI needs leaders with inner authorityYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Sumedang, West Java President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Tuesday the nation was in need of leaders with intrinsic authority far more than those who simply relied on power.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
KONI gets aid as intake surpasses budget
KONI gets aid as intake surpasses budgetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI), which is busily preparing a squad for the Asian Games, has received a Rp 5 billion (US$560,000) check from the State Ministry of State Enterprises.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
House to discuss 26 bills next session
House to discuss 26 bills next session JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) aims to finish deliberating 26 bills in the next session due to start on Aug. 16.House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said Tuesday that bills on political parties and general elections would get first priority.
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
2004 polls: Who benefits?
2004 polls: Who benefits?Adi Abidin and Wandy Nicodemus, Asia Foundation, Jakarta One of the amended articles of the 1945 Constitution states that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) shall be comprised of the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Representatives Council (DPD), both of...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
Plywood industry faces uncertainty
Plywood industry faces uncertaintyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The future of the country's plywood industry could be at risk if the government proceeds with plans to issue a forest rehabilitation ruling, which industry players say would severely reduce the supply of logs as raw...
Wed, 14 Aug 2002
'Independence Day fiesta meaningless'
'Independence Day fiesta meaningless' The government is busying itself with preparations for the 57th Independence Day, which occurs on Aug. 17. And many residents in the city are decorating their homes and neighborhoods ahead of the festivities.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Opposition defies plan to revive English
Opposition defies plan to revive EnglishJalil Hamid, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Islamic opposition on Monday joined hands with Chinese educationists opposing the government's controversial plan to reintroduce English in schools to teach mathematics and science.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
ASEAN nations, China urge Japan to maintain aid level
ASEAN nations, China urge Japan to maintain aid levelRyan Nakashima, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Foreign ministers from East Asian nations urged Japan on Monday to maintain the level of its strings-attached official development assistance (ODA) despite its domestic fiscal worries.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Air pollution costs RI billions of U.S. dollars in economic losses
Air pollution costs RI billions of U.S. dollars in economic lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air pollution has cost Indonesia billions of U.S. dollars in economic losses, deputy minister for Technical Infrastructure of Environment Management of the State Ministry for Environment Masnel Yarti Hilman...
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
S'pore grants ASEAN scholarships
S'pore grants ASEAN scholarships SINGAPORE: The Singapore government said on Monday it awarded 60 scholarships to students from the region as part of the island's efforts to provide technical assistance to fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
1.Rice (4x10)
1.Rice (4x10) Government reviews rice imports 2. Decree (2x27) Doubts cloud potency of economic recovery decree 3. Padang (1x45) Semen Padang defaults on US$57m in debts
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Man faces trial for keeping orangutans
Man faces trial for keeping orangutansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man appeared in South Jakarta District Court on Monday for the illegal ownership of two orangutans, which are classified as endangered animals.M.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Banking reform urged: IMF
Banking reform urged: IMFAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia has made further progress in implementing its reform program but still needs to focus on rebuilding its banking system and restoring investor confidence, the IMF said Monday.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Protection from the IMF
Protection from the IMF Jergen Kaiser writes in The Jakarta Post on Aug. 6 about the need for another way when a country finds itself in a debt trap. Rather than being thrown into the hands of its creditors, there should be some neutral third party to arbitrate a solution.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Constitution amendment changes military's posture
Constitution amendment changes military's postureTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The constitutional changes that will force the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police out of the legislature in 2004 will bring several consequences to the Army-dominated military.M.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Bogor residents complain of pollution
Bogor residents complain of pollution BOGOR: Residents of Tlajung Udik village, Gunung Putri district, Bogor regency, are accusing PT Sinar Gunung Putri, which processes leather for items such as shoes and bags, of polluting the environment.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Rumors spread of fish in formalin
Rumors spread of fish in formalin MEDAN, North Sumatra: People in the North Sumatra capital of Medan were so shocked by rumors that fish was being preserved in embalming fluid in the local market, that many customers avoided buying the product.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
JP/6/E07
JP/6/E07Law and order officers Some time ago in the red-light district of Malvinas, Bekasi, west of Jakarta, law and order officers were mobbed by locals for looting during raids on the prostitution complex.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
'Independence Day, another donation'
'Independence Day, another donation' Indonesia will be celebrating its 57th year of independence on Aug. 17. Across Jakarta, people have begun to prepare for the celebration by raising red-and-white flags and hanging strings of lights.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Aceh refugees to get Rp 8.75m per family
Aceh refugees to get Rp 8.75m per family JAKARTA: The Minister for Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said Monday that Acehnese refugees now living in a number of regencies in North Sumatra province would get government assistance worth up to Rp 8.75 million per family.
Tue, 13 Aug 2002
Fishermen protest security in North Sumatra waters
Fishermen protest security in North Sumatra watersApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 800 local fishermen staged a demonstration at the North Sumatra legislative council on Monday to protest the recent abduction of fishermen and extortion, an indication of poor security in the waters...