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Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Governor declares war against 'becak'
Governor declares war against 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso, backed by the city police, declared war against becak (pedicab) drivers following Tuesday's riot which killed one civilian guard and injured two others.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Adhiyasa, Guthrie asked to settle case out of court
Adhiyasa, Guthrie asked to settle case out of court JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court is urging PT Adhiyasa Saranamas and Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad to settle their dispute amicably out of court."We adjourned the trial until Aug.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Aceh
Aceh Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese. Page 2 Bomber JSX bomber 'framed'. Page 3 Tommy Tommy still well protected: Criminologist Page 5Bull-racing 'Mekepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting tradition. Page 7Dependence RI becoming economically more dependent on foreigners.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
JSX bomber 'framed'
JSX bomber 'framed' JAKARTA (JP): The owner of a car repair shop who is facing a possible death sentence for the bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange building told the court on Wednesday that he was a scapegoat and had been framed.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Ministers warned of nepotism
Ministers warned of nepotism JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to create clean governance, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has told ministers and director generals in all ministries not to award any projects to or bestow any unlawful benefits on her children and other family members.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Govt debt rating target difficult: Analysts
Govt debt rating target difficult: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The new economic team's plan to upgrade the country's credit rating from CCC+ to BB within six months may prove to be a difficult task, with a gaping state budget deficit crippling the country's ability to repay debts, analysts said on...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Proclamation Day in 1945 and 2001
Proclamation Day in 1945 and 2001From Media IndonesiaThe Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945, a Friday. Coincidentally, this year's commemoration will be on a Friday too. The proclamation of Indonesia's independence on that day was read by Indonesia's first president, Ir.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
U.S. rethinking ties to Asia groups
U.S. rethinking ties to Asia groups WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Bush administration, girding for battle for influence in Asia, is rethinking its relationship to regional organizations there, according to U.S. officials.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says minister
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says minister JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it expected Bank Indonesia's interest rates to fall after the United States' Federal Reserves lowered its rates sometime in late August.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Supernatural power guard new statue
Supernatural power guard new statueBy Tri Vivi Suryani JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): A giant Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue and cultural park on top of Ungasan Hill in Jimbaran will soon become a new landmark and tourist destination in Bali.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Posthumous award granted to Lopa
Posthumous award granted to Lopa JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri granted the second highest state medal Mahaputra Adiprana posthumously to the late attorney general Baharuddin Lopa on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Herry elected Yogya mayor
Herry elected Yogya mayor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Businessman Herry Zudianto was elected on Wednesday as the new Yogyakarta Municipality mayor, defeating his competitor Endang Dharmawan in a closed-door voting session at the Yogyakarta Legislative Council.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
12 detained over Malangke fray
12 detained over Malangke fray MALANGKE, South Sulawesi (JP): Luwu Police detained on Wednesday 12 residents of Malangke district following an arson attack on a police complex here on Sunday.The 12 men were detained at Luwu Police station, some 100 kilometers from Malangke, Luwu Police chief Adj.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
700 schools heavily damaged
700 schools heavily damaged TANGERANG (JP): At least 700 of a total of 987 state elementary school buildings in 26 districts of Tangerang regency are heavily damaged and need immediate renovation, an official said."The Tangerang administration can only allocate Rp 25.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Supporting Megawati's Cabinet
Supporting Megawati's CabinetFrom Koran TempoThe new Cabinet has been set up, with the ministers comprising a variety of backgrounds, just like the diversity of our nation. Many hopes are pinned on Megawati, whose leadership is expected to last until 2004.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
U.S. lawyers try to solve RP's case
U.S. lawyers try to solve RP's case MANILA (AP): American lawyers for a Filipino congressman wanted for allegedly making illegal campaign contributions in the United States are negotiating a plea bargain agreement, his Filipino attorney said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
South Korean govt urged to liquidate 49 companies
South Korean govt urged to liquidate 49 companies SEOUL (Reuters): South Korean banks have recommended 49 more companies for liquidation, sale and merger in the latest move aimed at spurring corporate restructuring.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Judges need protection
Judges need protectionFrom RepublikaFollowing the recent fatal shooting of the Supreme Court judge responsible for criminal cases, Syafiuddin Kartasasmita, SH., it suddenly makes you realize that up to now security for officials holding such sensitive and important positions has been neglected.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Policemen evacuated from Malangke
Policemen evacuated from Malangke MALANGKE, South Sulawesi (JP): Tension gripped remote Malangke in South Sulawesi on Tuesday following Sunday's arson attack on a police station and several other police buildings in Malangke, Luwu regency, some 450 kilometers north of Makassar.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
TNI to send more troops to troubled Aceh
TNI to send more troops to troubled Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) is planning to dispatch more troops to troubled Aceh.Lt. Gen. Djamari Chaniago, chief of TNI general affairs, claimed on Tuesday that the fresh troops were only part of a routine shift.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
ADB urges govt to easy licensing for SMEs
ADB urges govt to easy licensing for SMEs JAKARTA (JP): The Asian Development Bank's technical assistance team on Tuesday recommended the government to cut down on the number of licenses needed for establishing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to encourage growth and simultaneously...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
APKI says RI pulp prices bottoming out
APKI says RI pulp prices bottoming out SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesian pulp prices have bottomed out, with further recovery expected in the fourth quarter, the Indonesian Pulp & Paper Association told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Brunei's auction rakes in over $1m
Brunei's auction rakes in over $1m BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AFP): Brunei has raked in more than two million Brunei dollars (US$1.1 million) from an auction of assets owned by the disgraced younger brother of its ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, British auctioneers Smith and Hodgkinson said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Are world terrorists targeting Southeast Asian capitals?
Are world terrorists targeting Southeast Asian capitals?By Wong Chun Wai KUALA LUMPUR: Shortly after terrorists bombed the World Trade Center in New York in 1993, the FBI and CIA started an intensive global search for Islamic militant Ramzi Yousef and his accomplices.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Rupiah revaluation
Rupiah revaluationFrom Media IndonesiaTo welcome the newly-elected President, Vice President and the new cabinet, I would like to suggest that the government through the Ministry of Finance revalue the rupiah from Rp 1,000 to Rp 1, so if one U.S.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
PAM billing and meter readers
PAM billing and meter readersFrom Warta KotaWe are customers of Jakarta drinking water company (PAM) living in Johar Baru village, Central Jakarta. In the past year, the monthly payment of PAM drinking water supply has amounted to hundreds of thousands of rupiah.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Megawati's political views
Megawati's political viewsBy Angus McIntyre The following article by Angus McIntyre is based on presentations at a conference of the Indonesia Council of the Asian Studies Association of Australia at the University of Melbourne on July 11, and at the Mini-Update Conference of the Indonesian...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Student brawls
Student brawlsFrom Warta KotaAt the start of the school year, traffic security becomes threatened. Street brawls among students have become commonplace, with several of them committing criminal acts like hijacking cars at traffic jams.Most Jakartans are concerned about this situation.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Indonesia seeks to improve debt rating
Indonesia seeks to improve debt rating JAKARTA (JP): The new economics team aims to improve the country's credit rating from the current non-investment rating to investment grade within six months, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Tabel 1. Ten Wealthiest State Officials
Tabel 1. Ten Wealthiest State Officials Name Position Wealth ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rudolf Mazvoka Pardede Assembly legislator Rp 298.74b Arifin Panigoro House legislator Rp 245.41b US$2.29m Hussein Naro Assembly/House Rp 97.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Thousands suffer from malnutrition
Thousands suffer from malnutrition BOGOR (JP): Almost 8,300 babies in Bogor, West Java, have suffered from malnutrition, an official said here on Tuesday.Bogor's administration secretary, Itoch Tochija pointed out that last year the government found 698 babies, or one percent of the total babies,...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Forestry and foreign exchange
Forestry and foreign exchangeFrom Media IndonesiaAfter reading a news story in Media Indonesia on July 28 titled New forestry minister should be able to develop sustainable forests, I would like to suggest the following.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Mega vows not to quit party post
Mega vows not to quit party post JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri rejected on Tuesday suggestions that she quit her chairmanship of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Government to modernize seafarer training centers
Government to modernize seafarer training centers JAKARTA (JP): The government signed a US$53.8 million contract on Tuesday to modernize the training centers for Indonesian seafarers so as to ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the Standards of Training Certification and...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Teak plunders hit Cilacap, Banyumas
Teak plunders hit Cilacap, Banyumas CILACAP (JP): About 300 villagers from Cilacap and Banyumas regencies plundered a teak plantation on Tuesday, resulting in a loss of Rp 200 million (US$23,529), the plantation's management said.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Ministers' party loyalty
Ministers' party loyalty The newly formed gotong royong (mutual help) Cabinet, under the leadership of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, is enjoying full support of the House of Representatives. Some of the major challenges facing the present administration are the eradication of long-standing...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
National reconciliation
National reconciliationFrom Koran TempoThe gotong royong(mutual help) Cabinet has finally been set up and received positively by the market, accompanied by improving macroeconomic indicators and the public's hope that national economic recovery will prevail in the near future.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Unleaded gasoline alone 'cannot reduce pollution'
Unleaded gasoline alone 'cannot reduce pollution' JAKARTA (JP): The government's effort to reduce air pollution in the capital by replacing leaded gasoline with unleaded fuel at the city's gas pumps appears to have had little effect on the problem as it might not be enough to lower vehicle...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
ASEAN officials review trade and IT problems
ASEAN officials review trade and IT problems BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AP): Senior economic officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations opened three days of discussions Tuesday to review problems in putting in place a regional free trade area and improving capacity for information...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Cafe Halaman's romantic ambience unrivaled
Cafe Halaman's romantic ambience unrivaledBy Sri Ramadani BANDUNG (JP): The city of Bandung -- which is known for its clothes bazaars, factory outlets, cake shops and bakeries -- is now attracting visitors keen to undertake a culinary tour of its cafes, restaurants and sidewalk eateries.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Disbanding party
Disbanding partyFrom Media IndonesiaA number of societal groups grouped under various names have demanded that the Golkar Party be disbanded, saying that the party has committed many sins during the New Order era, and therefore caused suffering for the people.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Thousands suffer from malnutrition
Thousands suffer from malnutrition BOGOR (JP): Almost 8,300 babies in Bogor, West Java, have suffered from malnutrition, an official said here on Tuesday.Bogor's administration secretary, Itoch Tochija pointed out that last year the government found 698 babies, or one percent of the total babies,...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Five die of AIDS in Irian
Five die of AIDS in Irian MULIA, Irian Jaya: Five people with full-blown AIDS died in Puncak Jaya regency between March and April this year, regent Elieser Renmaur said. The fatalities have added credence to the fear that HIV/AIDS infections are widespread in Irian Jaya.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Curing our broken wings
Curing our broken wings So soon after its birth, the fledgling government of Megawati Sukarnoputri has arisen to become a new magnet. It has become the center point of hopes, not only for this country but for the world because, throughout its history, Indonesia has always been not just a...
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Susilo makes impromptu visits to public places
Susilo makes impromptu visits to public places JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made impromptu visits on Tuesday to three public places in Jakarta, to ascertain people's sentiment about the recent bomb attacks and other criminal acts.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Prevention, best method against HIV/AIDS
Prevention, best method against HIV/AIDSBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): The words HIV and AIDS might grab people's attention, but since the deadly virus may even infect infants and children, it is best for parents to properly learn about it now than before it is too late.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Nationalism remains strong: CESDA survey
Nationalism remains strong: CESDA survey JAKARTA (JP): Nationalism remains strong among the people in this country, with an enormous number of people preferring to identify themselves by their nationality rather than their ethnicity, according to a results of a survey announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Directors, commissioners have yet to report wealth
Directors, commissioners have yet to report wealth JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) expressed concern on Tuesday over the reluctance of most directors and commissioners of state-run companies to report their individual net worth to the commission.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Man dies as pedicab raid turns violent
Man dies as pedicab raid turns violent JAKARTA (JP): One official was killed and two others were injured when a crackdown by city public order officials on becak (pedicab) drivers turned violent in Roxy and nearby Grogol on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001
Resolving Aceh issue needs realistic stance
Resolving Aceh issue needs realistic stanceBy Desra Percaya LONDON (JP): Since the downfall of the New Order regime, the threat of disintegration has been hanging over Indonesia. This is mainly prevalent in the westernmost and easternmost parts of Indonesia, namely Aceh and Irian Jaya.