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Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Setting up constitutional commission as a solution
Setting up constitutional commission as a solutionSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta There seems to be a general acceptance that the constitutional problems Indonesia is facing should be solved by the establishment of a constitutional...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
National flags bring luck to seasonal street vendors
National flags bring luck to seasonal street vendorsLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The upcoming commemoration of Independence Day on Aug. 17 has created an attractive business for some seasonal vendors who sell the national flags.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENETwo Africans arrested for counterfeit bills JAKARTA: Two West African men were arrested on Wednesday morning for alleged involvement of counterfeiting United States dollars worth some Rp 3.6 billion.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Hundreds of hotspots detected
Hundreds of hotspots detected PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Satellite imaging has revealed 207 hotspots as a result of forest fires across West Kalimantan over the past two days.Official from the provincial forestry agency in charge of farmland and forest fires Soekarno Kusnadi said on Monday the...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Kijang's ability to carry loads
Kijang's ability to carry loads I share in the compassion expressed by C.Roderick McRae in connection with the mishap encountered by Sri Sukesti during her ride in a Toyota Kijang van heading for Cipanas, West Java, as she was stopped by a traffic policeman (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 6).
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Scholars suggest permanent constitutional commission
Scholars suggest permanent constitutional commissionFitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta The alumni association of Gadjah Mada University (Kagama) urged on Tuesday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) insert a clause on the establishment of a constitutional...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Setting up constitutional commission as a solution
Setting up constitutional commission as a solutionSayidiman Suryohadiprojo Former Governor National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Jakarta There seems to be a general acceptance that the constitutional problems Indonesia is facing should be solved by the establishment of a constitutional...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Program brings literature closer to students
Program brings literature closer to studentsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Noted poem Taufiq Ismail, whose poems are richly endowed with expressions sympathetic to poor people and student activists engaged in a difficult struggle against a dictatorial government, has probably...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Manulife judge to file suit against govt
Manulife judge to file suit against govtTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hasan Basri, one of the three judges who tried the high-profile case involving the local unit of Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial, hinted on Wednesday he would file a lawsuit with the Jakarta State...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
U.S. refocuses on Southeast Asia, hopefully for proper reasons
U.S. refocuses on Southeast Asia, hopefully for proper reasonsChua Lee Hoong, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore In 1991, while studying at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Massachusetts in the United States, a 49-year-old American student at one of the Harvard graduate...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 8, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 8, 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, 08 Aug 2002
Spokesperson for Javanese culture
Spokesperson for Javanese cultureBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The word gamelan is always associated with a set of uniquely Javanese musical instruments. Few people, however, know when it was invented and first became popular in Java.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Publication: August 11
Publication: August 11 Multinational companies join Jababeka's integrated industrial estate or Jababeka offers industrial estate integrated with commercial, residential, recreational sites Leading multinational companies have joined Indonesia's only independent, integrated industrial estate...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
East Java councillors clash
East Java councillors clashAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Two councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) were involved in a clash on Wednesday, adding to the already tarnished image of the East Java provincial legislative council.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Megawati's economic progress
Megawati's economic progress Anggito Abimanyu Expert Staff Ministry of Finance Jakarta A year has passed since the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) appointed Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's fifth President.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
* Headlines:Manulife judge to file suit against govt 2
* Headlines:Manulife judge to file suit against govt 2 * National:TV stations enter era of fiercer rivalry 4 * Archipelago: 11 killed in Indramayu accident 5 * Opinion:Economic progress during Mega's first year 6 * City: Tommy is distressed in jail: Doctor 8 * Sports: Woods returns to tour action...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Outward bound adventures help sharpen skills in the wild
Outward bound adventures help sharpen skills in the wildMurdani Usman, The Jakarta Post, Ubud, Bali Getting up close and personal with nature now has a new definition with the opening of Outward Bound Bali, which promises challenging programs never experienced before.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Independent domestic team seeks internal solution to Aceh
Independent domestic team seeks internal solution to AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An independent team of five prominent public figures is working to expedite a solution to the conflict in Aceh, advising the government not to impose a state of civil emergency on the restive province.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Factions prevaricate, agree to constitutional commission
Factions prevaricate, agree to constitutional commissionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All but one faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Commission A agreed on Wednesday to the establishment of a constitutional commission, paving the way for the endorsement of the fourth...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Indonesia to send first gas delivery to Malaysia
Indonesia to send first gas delivery to MalaysiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will on Thursday officially mark the first delivery of US$6.2 billion worth of natural gas from the West Natuna area which lies just northeast of Singapore in the South China Sea, to Malaysia in a ceremony at the...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Malaysia refuses to ease tough policy on illegal workers
Malaysia refuses to ease tough policy on illegal workersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Tampak Siring, Bali The Indonesian government's efforts to ease the plight of Indonesian illegal workers in Malaysia have come to a dead end with Malaysia apparently refusing to change its policy.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta
Hotel Borobudur JakartaTHREE HONORED CHEFS: (From left to right) Winarto, Pramono and Suhadi, chefs of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, are participating in the Indonesian food promotion organized by Ana Harbor Grand Hotel Sydney.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Govt urged to delay FSAI
Govt urged to delay FSAIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Public Companies Association (AEI) is urging the government to postpone for at least a year the establishment of the Financial Services Authority Institution (FSAI) while additional preparations are completed.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Independence Day celebrations announced
Independence Day celebrations announcedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City residents will have several options to celebrate and commemorate the 57th anniversary of Indonesia's independence across the city ranging from cultural events to exhibitions.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
TNI/Police and politics
TNI/Police and politics The Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police have decided to return to their roots, as defense and security institutions to serve the country. They have decided to quit (practical) politics, an issue which they have been wrestling with for more than 50 years.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
'Implement Constitution properly, don't amend it'
'Implement Constitution properly, don't amend it' One of main agenda items in the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly is the amendment of the Constitution. But people in the street believe that it is the way the Constitution is implemented that really matters.M.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Robbers make off with sensitive data
Robbers make off with sensitive data BOGOR: The Bogor branch of insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwasraya had to suspend operations after they were robbed of two computers containing sensitive information on clients early on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Pelni, a disaster waiting to happen
Pelni, a disaster waiting to happen I have recently completed a voyage on the Bukit Siguntang from Jakarta to Dobo, Pulau Aru. This took six days and, because of my age, 71, I decided to have a little luxury and to travel first class.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
MPR likely to recommend ending relations with IMF
MPR likely to recommend ending relations with IMFFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is likely to recommend the government to cut ties with international donor agencies, particularly the International Monetary Fund (IMF), by 2003.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Dumai residents threaten to seize oil refinery
Dumai residents threaten to seize oil refineryMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the Riau town of Dumai threatened on Wednesday to block the operations of an oil refinery belonging to state-owned Pertamina unless a local is appointed general manager.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Bangkok proposes U.S.-ASEAN summit
Bangkok proposes U.S.-ASEAN summit THAILAND: Thailand and the United States have agreed in principle to hold a U.S.-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit here next year, foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai said on Wednesday. Surakiart discussed the proposal with visiting U.S.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
MPR offers hazy constitutional commission scheme
MPR offers hazy constitutional commission schemeKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta All but one faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed on Wednesday to the establishment of a constitutional commission, paving the way for the endorsement of the fourth round of constitutional...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
On Nike's latest move
On Nike's latest move We would like to reply to the story in the Aug. 5, 2002 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Thousands may lose jobs as Nike cuts back.It was with grave concern that we learned of this development recently from our contacts at Nike's PT Doson (Delton) plant in Tangerang, West...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Protesting cigarette ads
Protesting cigarette adsFrom Pikiran RakyatIt is really ironical that while the government has issued a warning about the dangers of smoking, billboards advertising tobacco products proudly stand erect in many major cities across the country.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Jakartans say 'quack, quack' to councillors
Jakartans say 'quack, quack' to councillorsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 300 people presented on Wednesday 11 ducks for the 11 factions in the City Council to mock their apparent blind loyalty to incumbent Governor Sutiyoso, who is set to become the strongest gubernatorial...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
1. Gas (2x13)
1. Gas (2x13) Indonesia to send first gas delivery to Malaysia 2. Stock (2x22) Asian stocks rebound in line with Wall St 3. BI (3x21) MPR commission agrees to maintain central bank role 4. Debt (2x21) 'Debt swap will do little to ease debt burden' 5. FSAI (1x25) Govt urged to delay FSAI
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
MPR commission agrees to maintain central bank role
MPR commission agrees to maintain central bank roleA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is close to reaching an agreement on the future of Bank Indonesia, after the Assembly's Commission A for constitutional amendment agreed on Wednesday to specify in the...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
1. Komisi --- 1x38
1. Komisi --- 1x38 Commission proposal unfavorable to public role 2. IMF ----- 1x42 MPR likely to recommend ending relations with IMF 3. Aceh ---- 2x23 Legislators renew calls for dialog to solve Aceh problems
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Commission proposals unfavorable to public role
Commission proposals unfavorable to public roleTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation has yet to arrive at a consensus on the ideal form and role of a constitutional commission, with none of the proposals that have been submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Most Asian monies up late on stronger stocks, yen
Most Asian monies up late on stronger stocks, yenNirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Asian currencies were broadly higher against the U.S. dollar Wednesday as stocks recovered across the region after an overnight rally on Wall Street, and on a steady yen.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
The return of Indonesia's economic fighters
The return of Indonesia's economic fighters Tens or even hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian workers are being hunted by Malaysian security personnel. They will be repatriated to Indonesia after they receive corporal punishment.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
ASEAN car producers making strong recovery: report
ASEAN car producers making strong recovery: report Agence France-Presse Bangkok Southeast Asia's major car producers have emerged from the regional financial crisis stronger and with a promising future, according to a new report by market researcher Automotive Resources Asia.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
checked and revised
checked and revisedAdvertorial: JababekaPublication: August 11 Multinational companies join Jababeka's integrated industrial estate Leading multinational companies have joined Indonesia's only independent, integrated industrial estate equipped with commercial, residential, educational and...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark
JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on the benchmark one-month SBI promissory notes fell slightly at auction Wednesday from a week ago, the central bank said. The rate on one-month SBI notes stood at 14.87 percent, down from 14.93 percent at last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Local govts told to help illegal TKIs
Local govts told to help illegal TKIsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno urged local administrations on Wednesday to help illegal workers (TKIs) expelled from Malaysia return to their home provinces.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Megawati's economic progress
Megawati's economic progress Anggito Abimanyu Expert Staff Ministry of Finance Jakarta A year has passed since the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) appointed Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's fifth President.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
TV stations entering era of fiercer competition
TV stations entering era of fiercer competitionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's mushrooming television stations are entering an era of fiercer competition amid the uncertain political and economic situation, a more selective public and the presence of foreign TV programs in Indonesia,...
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
TNI accountability key to restoring ties with U.S. military
TNI accountability key to restoring ties with U.S. militaryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its long record of human rights abuses, the Indonesian Military (TNI) must be made accountable for its past before the United States restores military ties with Indonesia, U.S. Ambassador Ralph L.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
Evidence 'borrowed' to pay wages
Evidence 'borrowed' to pay wages MANADO, North Sulawesi: The provincial administration here has asked the local police to disburse part of a Rp 72 billion (US$8 million) bank deposit that was seized as evidence in an alleged graft case involving the former provincial secretary and treasurer.
Thu, 08 Aug 2002
The relevance of ASEAN
The relevance of ASEAN When the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established in Bangkok on Aug. 8, 1967, the foreign ministers each of the founding members, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand signed the Bangkok Declaration in which they set up a seven-point "aim...