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Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Trade Maintenance Facility (TMF)
Trade Maintenance Facility (TMF) I would like to comment on one news story in The Jakarta Post about an importer fearing that the government will lift its guarantee (in stages). This importer said that the scrapping of this guarantee will affect import transactions.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Dealing with immigration
Dealing with immigrationFrom KompasAfter visiting Singapore, a friend of mine from Europe came to Indonesia in one day in June 2002 at 9.15 p.m. by Cathay Pacific (flight number 711). Upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta airport, like other tourists, he had to first go through immigration control to...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
ASEAN told not to become political power
ASEAN told not to become political powerYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Indonesia's former foreign minister Ali Alatas has warned the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plus three East Asian countries, or ASEAN+3 (APT), against being tempted to become a regional political...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. KIDS-1: 1 line, 35 COUNTS
1. KIDS-1: 1 line, 35 COUNTS Jakarta street kids abused and neglected 2. KIDS-2: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Poor children need helping hand
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Salim Group Rushes Philippine Asset Sale
Salim Group Rushes Philippine Asset Sale Dow Jones MANILA Pacific Co. (H.FPC) of Hong Kong is rushing the sale of its Philippine assets before the end of the third quarter to meet an Oct. 11 deadline set by the Indonesian government for the Salim family to pay part of its debts amounting to IDR32.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Approval sought to hike teachers' benefits
Approval sought to hike teachers' benefitsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking approval from the House of Representatives (DPR) to increase teachers' benefits by 50 percent this year, a report said.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
NU finds it difficult to avoid playing politics
NU finds it difficult to avoid playing politicsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Muslim organization in the country, has made it impossible not to get involved in practical politics, despite its efforts to stay away from political parties.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Home to export-oriented handicraft products There are several outstanding industrial centers in Bantul regency, particularly in small-scale undertakings and popular handicrafts.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
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--------------------------------------------------- Coal Production (1,000 MT)---------------------------------------------------- Company 1999 2000 20011. PT BA 11,207 10,746 10,212 a. Tanjung Enim 10,116 10,008 9,653 b. Ombilin 1,091 738 5592.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Harassment clarification
Harassment clarification I write regarding Berni K. Moestafa's piece, Jeffrey Winters, critic who loves RI, in The Jakarta Post on July 17, 2002. I agree that there are high risks of politically motivated attacks if one writes or speaks critically in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Muslims demand release of convicted terrorist
Muslims demand release of convicted terroristJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar About 100 students from a number of Islamic boarding schools in Makassar staged a peaceful demonstration outside the provincial legislative council building on Friday to appeal for the release of convicted terrorist...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say builders
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say buildersJulia Yeow, Agence France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian builders warned on Friday that a government crackdown on illegal workers when an amnesty expires at the end of this month will cause crippling delays in construction work.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
East Timorese to lose refugee status by end of 2002
East Timorese to lose refugee status by end of 2002Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has again extended the deadline for the repatriation of East Timorese refugees living in squalid camps in West Timor.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Man paid Rp 40,000 died in PDI headquarters raid
Man paid Rp 40,000 died in PDI headquarters raidBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six years ago, on July 26, Uju bin Asep, along with 15 people in the neighborhood, left his house in Kapuk subdistrict, Cengkareng district, West Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. District -- 2x20
1. District -- 2x20 House in a dilemma over allocation of seats or House faces task of equal seat allocation 2. Refugees -- 2x25 E. Timorese to lose refugee status by the end of 2002 3. Asia ------ 2x19 New security landscape threatens Asian forum 4.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Are current events bad for RI?
Are current events bad for RI?2. Djati -- 1 x 30Of 'schadenfreude' and destruction 3.Thai 1 X 32Closing the door on foreigners
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
TV host denies misusing flood funds
TV host denies misusing flood funds JAKARTA: Institute of Civic Education on Indonesian (ICE on Indonesia) chairwoman Irma Hutabarat denied on Friday that she had misused Rp 4.2 billion which was received from the city administration.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Defending RI's homeland expensive, but necessary
Defending RI's homeland expensive, but necessaryBantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta Indonesia straddles one of the world's busiest sea and air communication zones, and while it is relatively weak in economic terms, its location...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Leadership
LeadershipThe recent 16th National Seminar organized by the Indonesian Political Science Association in Malang, East Java, pointed out that Indonesia is suffering from a leadership crisis. The current (national) leaders are said to be lacking a sense of direction.These are not really new statements.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21
for focus issue -- business consultancy --- July 21;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consulting-crisis-orders Crisis: Real boon for foreign consultants Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than four years since the financial crisis started to hit the country in late 1997, but for many...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Military claims it will get tough in Poso
Military claims it will get tough in PosoErick W., The Jakarta Post, Palu Security authorities in Sulawesi have announced they will counter efforts by armed groups to undermine the Malino peace agreement in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso.Maj. Gen.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Govt allows itself to be cheated?
Govt allows itself to be cheated?From KontanMany people believe that the state will sustain losses if it goes ahead with its plan to sell its shares in Bank Lippo. In response to this, the chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) quickly stated that he would never allow losses to...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
JP/6/PURBA
JP/6/PURBAJuly 27: The victims and the President Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Black Saturday. An elderly woman stood outside the office of the Institute of Legal Aid (LBH) on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 1996.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
House in a dilemma over allocation of seats
House in a dilemma over allocation of seatsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While it is almost certain that the 2004 election will adopt a proportional representation (PR) system, just exactly how the 550 seats in the House of Representatives are to be distributed between the provinces is a potentially...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Malaria hits South Kalimantan
Malaria hits South Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The chairman of the South Kalimantan Health Agency, Manahan K. Pangaribuan, said on Friday at least 5,117 people in the province had suffered from malaria since January of this year.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Jakarta street kids abused and neglected
Jakarta street kids abused and neglected The following articles were written for The Jakarta Post in conjunction with this year's National Children Day. The author, Natalie Jette, is a Canadian and a founding member of PEKAT, an organization working for the economic empowerment of marginalized...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Local companies offer cheap, stylish motorbike models
Local companies offer cheap, stylish motorbike modelsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local motorcycle makers, who are newcomers to the industry, are set to tap the growing domestic motorcycle market by selling cheaper and more stylish products.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
KL to step up border security
KL to step up border security MALAYSIA: Malaysia said on Friday it would intensify security on its northern border and in territorial waters off Sabah and Sarawak states on Borneo island in order to check arms smuggling.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
New province for Aceh sought
New province for Aceh sought JAKARTA: Amid the worsening situation in the province of Aceh, councillors from five regencies there met with the top security minister on Thursday afternoon to discuss the possible establishment of a new province.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
For Advertorial July 26
For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say builders
Illegal worker crackdown will harm Malaysia, say builders Julia Yeow Agence France Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysian builders warned on Friday that a government crackdown on illegal workers when an amnesty expires at the end of this month will cause crippling delays in construction work.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
PDI Perjuangan councillor accused of violating oath
PDI Perjuangan councillor accused of violating oathAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A councillor and activist accused councillor Agung Imam Sumanto of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Friday of violating the councillors' oath by receiving donations worth Rp 1.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
The old afflication
The old afflication Reading the cover story of the previous edition of KONTAN on the source of the wealth of (Indonesian) judges, I felt very concerned. The report clearly show how law enforcers have committed dishonorable and immoral acts.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
[b]July 27 marks watershed in
July 27 marks watershed in modern Indonesian history2. Brad27 -- 1 X 36 Down and out with the United States economy
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Hong Kong to limit foreign maids
Hong Kong to limit foreign maids CHINA: As Hong Kong struggles with record unemployment, the government is thinking of freezing the number of foreigners who work here as housemaids, a newspaper reported on Friday.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refuge
14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refugeIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least 14 people, including an Army soldier, were killed in two separate clashes between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the military in the restive province on Friday.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Guiding companies to succeed in borderless market
Guiding companies to succeed in borderless marketI. Christianto Contributor JakartaThe trade globalization trend has seemingly turned the world into one single market with a product from one place to other parts of the world flowing freely without going through significant barriers.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
69 sex abuse cases in Central Java
69 sex abuse cases in Central Java SEMARANG, Central Java: The East Java Child Protection Center (LPA) said on Friday there were 69 recorded cases of sexual abuse of children in the province from January to June of this year.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Govt not transparent on Maluku, Aceh issue
Govt not transparent on Maluku, Aceh issueTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized the government on Friday for its lack of transparency in implementing policies to end regional conflicts, especially those in Aceh and Maluku.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. Bantar
1. BantarDefending RI's homeland costly, but necessary2. IslamThe United Kingdom's debt to Muslim residents 3. Korea29Koreans supporting physical abuse
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
BI: MPR session won't cause rupiah to fall
BI: MPR session won't cause rupiah to fallA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia is hopeful that the upcoming Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will not cause the rupiah to fall as market players are now more resilient to political developments in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23 Parangtritis Beach remains prime tourist spot Bantul regency has quite a number of tourist attractions, with the most well-know destination being Parangtritis Beach, some 29 kilometers to the south of Yogyakarta.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Remember the 'Red Dragon'
Remember the 'Red Dragon' Exactly six years ago, on July 27, 1996, the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) masterminded an attack, code named the Red Dragon Operation, on the headquarters of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) at Jl. Diponegoro 58, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
July 27 case needs
July 27 case needs to be dealt with We have deliberately raised this issue because some people wonder why the July 27 incident, which happened six years ago, has resurfaced now. Is this case being politicized or is it used to corner certain people?In our journey as a nation, there are too many...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
City Council to be dissolved?
City Council to be dissolved?From RepublikaThe Jakarta City Council is threatened with dissolution after the capital's military commander, Bibit Waluyo, issued letter No. R/511-5/II/2002 dated July 3, in which he replaced the council's chairman, Edy Waluyo, with Doni Sudarno.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
1. GAM: 8 x 4 lines
1. GAM: 8 x 4 lines14 killed in Aceh, thousands take refuge2. Santri: 20 x 2 linesS. Sulawesi Muslims demand convicted terrorist's release3. Liner: 24 x 2 linesNorth Sumatra airline takes to the skies4. Poso: 32 x 1 lineArmy claims it will get tough in Poso
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
Tommy gets 15 years for key role in justice's murder
Tommy gets 15 years for key role in justice's murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid strong public criticism of the country's corrupt judiciary, the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Friday evening the youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy"...
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
AEKI starts Rp 1b cofee-drinking drive
AEKI starts Rp 1b cofee-drinking driveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is one of the world's major coffee producers, but few of its more than 210 million population drinks coffee regularly.
Sat, 27 Jul 2002
(Name: Case)
(Name: Case)Eliza Maria Tuwahatu: The East Jakarta District Court sentenced her to 10 years in jail for illegal possession of bombs found in Taman Mini, East Jakarta. She claimed the bombs were given to her by a man who looked like Tommy. Prosecutors recommended a 15-year jail term.