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Wed, 31 Jul 2002
MPR told to side with public
MPR told to side with publicMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts asked the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Tuesday to focus more concern on people's interests rather than their short-term political benefits in amending the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Counterterror ties strengthening with little publicity, envoy says
Counterterror ties strengthening with little publicity, envoy saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cooperation between Indonesia and the United States in the war against terror is taking place behind the glare of media publicity, and Washington appears to be quite satisfied with Jakarta's response so far.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
1. Komisi --- 2x21
1. Komisi --- 2x21 Calls rise for independent constitutional commission 2. KPC ------ 2x20 East Kalimantan drops lawsuits against KPC 3. Tahija --- 1x27 Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies 4. Recovery - 1x36 Special decree won't help economic recovery
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
More is less
More is less Last week was certainly not an ordinary week. Two new political parties were established and publicly declared. The first is the Bung Karno Nationalist Party (PNBK) led by Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) dissident Eros Djarot, and the other is the Unity,...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Military, Police call for return to 1945 Constitution
Military, Police call for return to 1945 ConstitutionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) draws near, the Indonesian Military (TNI), along with the National Police, has maintained its opposition to the ongoing constitutional...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Indonesian judokas set for Korean camp
Indonesian judokas set for Korean campThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian judokas, now preparing for the 2002 Asian Games, will opt for an intensive training workout in the Games' hall as they plan to see out the remaining time training in South Korea.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Polio immunization begins on Sept. 12
Polio immunization begins on Sept. 12 JAKARTA: A total of 20.8 million babies in Indonesia and children under the age of five are scheduled to participate in a nationwide Immunization Week (PIN) which will be held across the nation from Sept. 12 through to Oct. 9 2002.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
ASEAN to work with China to end territorial disputes
ASEAN to work with China to end territorial disputesBrian Rhoads, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian foreign ministers pledged on Tuesday to work closely with giant neighbor China on a code of conduct to help resolve territorial disputes in the potentially oil-rich South China Sea.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Sutiyoso is confirmed as suspect in July 27 attack
Sutiyoso is confirmed as suspect in July 27 attackBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military Police Commander Maj. Gen Sulaiman A.B. announced on Tuesday that Governor Sutiyoso was a suspect of the July 27, 1996 incident when hundreds of progovernment civilians and military attacked the...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
RI lobbies Malaysia on repatriation of workers
RI lobbies Malaysia on repatriation of workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With just one day to go until Malaysia implements harsh immigration laws, the country continues to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Indonesians living illegally in Malaysia.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Calls rise for independent constitutional commission
Calls rise for independent constitutional commissionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public pressure is now growing for the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to establish an independent constitutional commission, just two days before the Assembly begins its Annual Session to endorse...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Aceh troops brace for mass strike
Aceh troops brace for mass strikeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The military and police in Aceh are anticipating a mass strike during the celebration of Independence Day on Aug. 17 in the restive province.Police chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Planned hunting resort sparks environmental outrage
Planned hunting resort sparks environmental outrageOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A Lampung administration plan to open a 250-hectare international hunt resort in West Lampung Regency has sparked condemnation from environmental activists who say it will affect the neighboring...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies
Leading oil figure Julius Tahija dies The Jakarta Post Jakarta Julius Tahija, a leading figure in the country's oil and banking sector, died on Tuesday morning at the MMC Kuningan hospital at the age of 86.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
No more burden, please!
No more burden, please!From Koran TempoPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz stated that making a deliberate consensus would be preferable in making decisions at the upcoming People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) Annual Session in August, especially on the fourth amendment...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
E. Timorese threaten to boycott 2004 polls
E. Timorese threaten to boycott 2004 pollsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least 5,700 East Timorese who have chosen to stay in Indonesia threatened on Tuesday to snub the 2004 general election to protest the government's failure to heed their demand for compensation.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates July 30 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,705.00 8,705.00 9,251.00 9,159.00 Australian dollar 1 5,272.73 4,725.07 5,026.07 4,971.51 Brunei dollar 1 5,501.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Arroyo
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: ArroyoAgence France-Presse, Manila Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) must resist the urge to stall closer regional integration, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 31, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 31, 2001Exhibition* Painting by Jumadi, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), until Aug. 10.Performance* Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-US-Anwar Top U.S. official meets wife of Malaysia's jailed politician Anwar JP/11/ASEAN Top U.S. official meets wife of Anwar MALAYSIA: A top U.S. official met the wife of jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday, as visiting U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
JAKARTA: The plantation unit of Indonesia's PT Astra
JAKARTA: The plantation unit of Indonesia's PT Astra International, PT Astra Agro Lestari, plans to issue around Rp 400 billion in bonds later this year, a source said Tuesday. "We hope the bond will be issued in the fourth quarter of the year," the source, who declined to be named, told Dow Jones...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Indonesia defends antiterrorism fight, Powell supportive
Indonesia defends antiterrorism fight, Powell supportiveSimon Cameron-Moore and Elaine Monaghan, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan/Singapore Indonesia on Tuesday defended its record in fighting terrorism as U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Survey says public ready for direct poll
Survey says public ready for direct pollBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poll shows that 69.5 percent of 4,133 respondents are ready to vote in a direct presidential election, as lawmakers will meet next week to decide whether to adopt a direct election in 2004.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
ASEAN discounts E. Timor membership
ASEAN discounts E. Timor membershipDow Jones, Bandar Seri Begawan The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has ruled out immediate membership for East Timor, the world's newest country, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Consumer confidence up again: Danareksa
Consumer confidence up again: DanareksaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer confidence rose in June for the fifth consecutive month, paving the way for even greater consumer confidence, the Danareksa Research Institute said on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Single digit inflation still possible, says IMF
Single digit inflation still possible, says IMFThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday that the country was still on track to achieve its single-digit inflation target, despite the rupiah's renewed weakness against the U.S. dollar.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
City park budget Rp 19b per year
City park budget Rp 19b per year JAKARTA: Head of the City Parks Agency Mauritz Napitupulu said here on Tuesday that the city administration spent Rp 19 billion each year on the maintenance of some 500 parks in the city's five mayoralties.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 30, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Assembly members arrive for Annual Session
Assembly members arrive for Annual SessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than half the members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have arrived in Jakarta two days before the Assembly's Annual Session begins, while the factions have been intensifying their negotiations to prevent a deadlock...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Little choice for Indonesia in U.S. policy
Little choice for Indonesia in U.S. policyAleksius Jemadu, Lecturer, Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS), Parahyangan University, Bandung When U.S. President George W. Bush received President Megawati Soekarnoputri's assurance last year that Indonesia would support the U.S.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Malaysia announces reprieve for illegals
Malaysia announces reprieve for illegalsJulia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia announced a last-minute reprieve for illegal immigrants who can prove they are willing to leave the country but warned others face jail and caning when an amnesty deadline expires on Wednesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Philippine leader
ASEAN in race with China for economic survival: Philippine leader Agence France-Presse Manila Association of South East Asian (ASEAN) must resist the urge to stall closer regional integration, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Unwanted migrant workers
Unwanted migrant workers At midnight tonight (July 31), time will be up for the hundreds of thousands of undocumented Indonesians attempting to eke out a living in Malaysia -- a living they have not been able to find in their own homeland.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
House, government slammed for labor bills
House, government slammed for labor billsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Both employers and labor unions slammed the House of Representatives and the government for the much-criticized labor bills, saying the House and the government team preparing the two bills had failed to bridge the gap between...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Business is brisk at Mall Karawaci
Business is brisk at Mall Karawaci TANGERANG: Supermal Karawaci, which ceased operations for two years following the May riots in 1998, claims to be recovering and reviving small businesses around it.Of a total of 370 shops in the mall, 337 have resumed operating, Supermal Karawaci general manager...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Speech costs politician shot at election: Singapore opposition
Speech costs politician shot at election: Singapore opposition politician Chee Soon Juan lost his chance to contest the next general election when he was slapped with a fine on Tuesday for speaking in public without a permit.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Laode fails again to testify in Rahardi Ramelan trial
Laode fails again to testify in Rahardi Ramelan trialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the fourth time, the South Jakarta District Court failed on Tuesday to hear the testimony of the Vice President's advisor Laode Kamaluddin in the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Inaccurate report
Inaccurate report The article titled Unreliable police data causes failures in fighting crime (The Jakarta Post, July 29, 2002) was very interesting, but it contained some inaccurate data.The final paragraph said that Jakarta has a total of 21,000 police for 8.3 million population.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Jakarta fails to treat garbage properly
Jakarta fails to treat garbage properly BEKASI: A councillor from the Bekasi mayoralty criticized the Jakarta administration on Tuesday for its failure to properly treat its garbage which is disposed at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
When legislators grumble
When legislators grumbleFrom Koran TempoThe recent hearing between President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the House of Representatives has disappointed the House members.The President was reluctant to hold a direct dialog with the House members, instead she left soon after she read her report.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Tougher punishment sought for those who abuse their maids
Tougher punishment sought for those who abuse their maidsZuraidah Ibrahim, Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The inventory of injuries read like something from a torture manual.Indonesian maid Muawanatul Chasanah, as most readers know by now, wasted away from 50 kg to 36 kg in the span of...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
'I don't expect much from the legislators'
'I don't expect much from the legislators' The People's Consultative Assembly's Annual Session, which will cost at least Rp 19 billion, begins on Aug. 1. A number of important issues are to be discussed at the 10-day session, which will see politicians jostling with each other.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Parents hunt for cheaper textbooks in Senen
Parents hunt for cheaper textbooks in SenenLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last month parents were worried about making sure their children were accepted into the school of their choice. Now their concerns have to do with textbooks, or more precisely the cost of textbooks, which many...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Yohanes Surya makes science fun
Yohanes Surya makes science funRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali When five Indonesian high school students triumphed at the 33rd World Physics Olympiad, nobody felt happier than Yohanes Surya, the team's physics trainer.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
DJ Taiwan Aims To Simplify Customs Procedures With SE Asia
DJ Taiwan Aims To Simplify Customs Procedures With SE Asia TAIPEI (Dow Jones)--Taiwan aims to simplify customs clearance procedures with more Southeast Asian nations, the island's Ministry of Economic Affairs said Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Swiss cuisine in a homey atmosphere
Swiss cuisine in a homey atmosphereTania Budihardjo, Contributor, Jakarta Providing an atmosphere of Swiss festivity and style, the Gran Melia Hotel draws one in with a cross of tropical naturalism and European formality during the ongoing Swiss Food and Cultural Highlights.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Trade volume between ASEAN member countries has significantly
Trade volume between ASEAN member countries has significantly increased in recent years.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Maan, Gunasegaran joint leaders at Olympic Open
Maan, Gunasegaran joint leaders at Olympic OpenMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Maan Nasim and Malaysian P. Gunasegaran shared the lead on the opening day of the Olympic Open golf tournament at the Cikarang Golf and Country Club in Bekasi, West Java on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
I. Christianto
I. Christianto Contributor JakartaIt's not just hitting the ball in the fairway Playing golf is not just walking down the fairway and hitting the ball. It is a lifestyle that describes one's social status, which is why money does not matter for most golfers in Indonesian when purchasing golf...
Wed, 31 Jul 2002
Revoke existing agreement on migrants in Malaysia
Revoke existing agreement on migrants in MalaysiaWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary, Consortium of Advocates for Indonesian Migrant Workers (KPBMI), Jakarta July 31 is the deadline for undocumented migrant workers across Malaysia, following the enactment of Immigration Act 1154/2002, which is an...