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Fri, 26 Jul 2002
City sewerage project might not be realized
City sewerage project might not be realizedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned construction of a sewage system in the city is in jeopardy because the administration and an investor have failed to reach agreement on the letter of intent (LoI), an official said.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consultation-HR-focus Grace Emilia Contributor Jakarta More firms turn to professionals to improve their HR Consulting businesses in Indonesia have been growing rapidly during the past decade as more and more companies turn to their services to help them...
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
Don't hire disreputable lawyers, say attorneys
Don't hire disreputable lawyers, say attorneysTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Who contributes the most to the corruption of the judiciary in this country? Is it prosecutors, lawyers or judges?"All do, including the public and businesspeople who persist in...
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
TelkomNet users increase by 80%
TelkomNet users increase by 80% JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced on Thursday that the users of its Internet service provider (ISP) TelkomNet Instan increased by up to 80 percent in the first semester of this year.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
Family attacked over 'false' rituals
Family attacked over 'false' rituals BOGOR: Hundreds of villagers in Cibungbulang, Leuwiliang district, Bogor regency, besieged the house of a resident on Wednesday and threatened to kill his entire family, who were accused of spreading heresies prejudicial to the Muslim religion.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
ASEAN to break impasse on S. China Sea code of conduct
ASEAN to break impasse on S. China Sea code of conductMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian foreign ministers want to break an impasse over a code of conduct for China and other rival claimants to South China Sea territories, a key military flashpoint in Asia,...
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
Government bans exports of Java fish
Government bans exports of Java fishNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The spread of the herpes virus in ikan mas (carp) and koi fishponds across Java has forced the central government to ban exports of the fish.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2
* Headlines: President asks clerics to fight against fanaticism 2 * National: NU seeks to reunite scattered members 4 * Archipelago: Govt bans exports of East Java fish 5 * Opinion: Hopes for sustainability at Johannesburg summit 7 * City: Agung admits to receiving Rp 1.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Anton top seed at Nias surf contest
Anton top seed at Nias surf contestApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan National hopeful Anton Dakhi has been named the top seed at the Ya'ahowu International Surfing Contest, which will start on Friday in Nias, North Sumatra.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002Main story Ready to welcome investors, buyers and tourists Regional autonomy, introduced to the country two years ago, has waken up most regency administrations from their long sleeps.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Swallow breeders seek help
Swallow breeders seek help BOGOR: About 73 people who make a living from raising swallows in Bogor regency have called for the administration to help them develop the business.Ela, one of the businessmen from Leuwi Karet, Klapa Nunggal district, said they deserved assistance, especially after the...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Death toll from Padang riot rises
Death toll from Padang riot risesThe Jakarta Post, Muhammad Nafik, Jakarta The death toll from a riot in the West Sumatra town of Tanah Datar rose to two on Wednesday as tension remained high there, with more police personnel deployed to the scene.Spokesman for the West Sumatra Police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 24, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Tommy to testify at Tangerang District Court
Tommy to testify at Tangerang District CourtMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Former President Soeharto's youngest son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is scheduled next week to testify at the Tangerang District Court in the trial of three people accused of harboring him during his escape.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Banknote quality information
Banknote quality informationFrom KompasWith reference to a letter (in the July 8 edition) titled Circular from Bank Indonesia, it is hereby clarified that Bank Indonesia has never published announcements, circulars and the like that declare rupiah banknotes of certain serial numbers to be...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
UNDP report finds Indonesia more democratic but nothing else
UNDP report finds Indonesia more democratic but nothing elseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The political reforms that Indonesia has introduced since 1998 have been duly noted by the United Nations, but these have done little to improve the country's international standing in human development progress.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Morality not for sale
Morality not for sale The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will be busy selling loan assets under its management this week. Top leaders of the agency have proudly expressed their conviction that they can recover at least 25 percent of the full value of these loans.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Minor earthquake shakes Bali
Minor earthquake shakes Bali DENPASAR, Bali: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale jolted Bali and the Nusa Tenggara region at 11:05 a.m. local time on Wednesday, a report said.The epicenter was located in the Indian ocean, about 180 kilometers south of Sumbawa Island with a depth of 100...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Drought leaves rice belt facing harvest failure
Drought leaves rice belt facing harvest failureMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Defying warnings from officials of an extended dry season, many farmers in Indramayu regency, West Java grow rice mostly because they have no other option.
Thu, 25 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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Mega hopes athletes win 15 golds at Asian Games
Mega hopes athletes win 15 golds at Asian GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri met national athletes preparing for the 2002 Asian Games on Wednesday and left them wondering whether she was serious when she said she wanted 15 gold medals brought back from Busan.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21
FOR FOCUS ISSUE JULY 21 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Consultation-HR-focus Grace Emilia Contributor Jakarta More firms turn to professionals to improve their HR Consulting businesses in Indonesia have been growing rapidly during the past decade as more and more companies turn to their services to help them...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
'Megawati does not care about July 27 tragedy"
'Megawati does not care about July 27 tragedy" Five people were killed, 23 went missing and 149 were injured following the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters here on July 27, 1996. The legal process to seek justice for the victims was never followed through.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 25, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 25, 2002Exhibitions* Photo Indonesie 1949 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), Jl. Pengosekan - Ubud, Gianyar, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 3.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
JP/6/OTHER3
JP/6/OTHER3Clamor from KADIN chairman Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Aburizal Bakrie called on the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to discuss economic recovery.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indosat seeking options to raise $260m
Indosat seeking options to raise $260m The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned international call operator PT Indosat said it was mulling several options to raise around US$260 million to strengthen its capital and refinance its debts to Bank Mandiri.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Riau Islands still have long wait: Hari
Riau Islands still have long wait: HariDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday that establishment of the Riau Islands province had been postponed because the bill needed further revision to help develop the Riau Islands regency into a new...
Thu, 25 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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
MPR adds another website
MPR adds another website JAKARTA: The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) launched another website on Wednesday to provide the public with more information on the activities of the Assembly.The launching ceremony was marked with a discussion on the role of the internet in the process of...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseas
New deal sought with Malaysia on migrant workers overseasFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will propose to the Malaysian government a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing Indonesians deported for working illegally in Malaysia, to reenter that country and work...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery
Three Manulife judges may be indicted for briberyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adding to the shame of the Indonesian judiciary, the three judges who handled the controversial Manulife case may have been bribed, and the police will be called in to investigate the case, the justice...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Kopassus member killed in Aceh
Kopassus member killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The continuing violence in Aceh has claimed the life of a soldier, who was shot dead by rebels in West Aceh on Wednesday.The local military spokesman, Maj. Zaenal Muttaqin, said First Sgt.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2
* Headlines: Three Manulife judges may be indicted for bribery 2 * National: TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment 4 * Archipelago: Govt washes its hands of dispute on mayor removal 5 * City: Sutiyoso criticized for failing to apologize 8 * Opinion: Most Indonesian politicians loath to...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six years
Indonesian people-smuggler jailed for six yearsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The frail 81-year-old Indonesian captain of an unseaworthy vessel which carried more than 150 asylum seekers to Australia last year has been jailed for six years, a report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issues
Bali Arts Festival leaves unresolved issuesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The party is over, and there are still a number of dirty glasses in the kitchen sink that need to be cleaned.This is precisely the case with the 24th Bali Arts Festival that closed last Saturday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 election
Senior PDI Perjuangan members doubt party's chance of winning 2004 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With public criticism mounting and defections in the country's ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), senior party members have warned that the party might face a sharp...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Women, democracy vital to human development: Scholars
Women, democracy vital to human development: ScholarsMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia should nurture its democracy among its fragmented political elite and give women a wider role in the national decision-making process in a bid to improve public welfare and political freedom,...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignity
Laksamana: Coach lowers dignityFrom GatraI was disappointed to read a statement by State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, as reported in Gatra on July 13, 2002 (Special Report).Laksamana has lowered his own dignity and that of the state- owned enterprises.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendment
TNI/Police faction awaits directive on amendmentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI)/Police faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is waiting for directions from TNI Headquarters before deciding its stance on the proposed second round of presidential...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UN
Asia moving to democracy, but needs to do more: UNYoko Kobayashi, Reuters, Manila Asia has made tremendous progress in promoting political freedom in the last few decades but more can be done, such as giving women key roles in government, the United Nations said.The U.N.
Thu, 25 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...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focus
Powell to visit Southeast Asia amid reduce human rights focusMarvin Ott, Professor, National Security Policy National War College, Washington, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Kuala Lumpur U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will be visiting Southeast Asia at the end of the month at a time of...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing else
UN report finds RI more democratic but nothing elseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The political reforms that Indonesia has introduced since 1998 have been duly noted by the United Nations, but these have done little to improve the country's international standing in human development progress.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Three injured in Trisakti brawl
Three injured in Trisakti brawl JAKARTA: Three students were injured and six cars were damaged following a three-hour student brawl at Trisakti University in West Jakarta on Wednesday."Revenge is the reason most likely behind the incident," Hasiyani, the university spokeswoman, said, adding that...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islands
Malaysia seeks 'code of conduct' for Spratlys islandsReuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is pushing Southeast Asian nations with territorial claims over the disputed Spratly islands to sign a "code-of- conduct" over the use of the area, a government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Indonesia ready to export gas to Malaysia
Indonesia ready to export gas to MalaysiaA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and its American production-sharing contractor Conoco Indonesia Inc. are set to start sending natural gas to Malaysia from the West Natuna area in the South China Sea area in...
Thu, 25 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.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
A trip back in time with ancient manuscripts
A trip back in time with ancient manuscriptsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singaraja, Bali The hot sun was about to set in the horizon while a mild breeze swept Gedong Kitrya at the former palace complex of the northern Balinese kingdom of Buleleng as if chanting a...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session
Watch out maneuvers beyond MPR annual session The ongoing backroom political dealing has one end goal: The cancellation of all amendments to the 1945 Constitution which will lead the country right back to authoritarianism, noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro)...
Thu, 25 Jul 2002
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayor
Government washes its hands of dispute to remove mayorDebbie A. Lubis and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Instead of offering mediation, the central government sent a clear message on Wednesday that it was washing its hands of the controversial dismissal of Surabaya mayor...