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Sat, 20 Jul 2002
WBC lifts ban on Indonesia
WBC lifts ban on Indonesia MEXICO: The World Boxing Council on Thursday lifted the ban it imposed on Indonesia last December after five boxers had died in the previous 18 months. The WBC said it was sending doctors, safety experts and trainers to Indonesia to help the sport pick itself up off the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
I received a statement showing the balance of my old age
I received a statement showing the balance of my old age pension from Jamsostek (Workers' Social Security scheme) for 11 years on it, but only this year have I received two statements with a discrepancy amounting to some Rp 700,000.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Probe into fatal shooting demanded
Probe into fatal shooting demandedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of Aceh provincial councillors said on Friday they could not accept the reasons given by the police for the fatal shooting of a student and demanded a thorough investigation into the case.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Rice assistance for poor slashed
Rice assistance for poor slashed TASIKMALAYA, West Java: Hundreds of poor people in Cilampunghilir village in the West Java regency of Tasikmalaya have complained they have received only half a kilogram of rice rather than the 20 kilograms (kg) the government had promised.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Asian monies end higher on WorldCom jitters
Asian monies end higher on WorldCom jittersTom Wright, Dow Jones, Jakarta The U.S. dollar lost ground against Asian currencies Friday on further worries over the U.S. economy sparked by a report that U.S. telecommunications giant WorldCom Inc. may file for bankruptcy as soon as this weekend.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
JP/6/OTHER3
JP/6/OTHER3The PDI Perjuangan and PPP meetings Two major political parties -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the United Development Party (PPP) -- have been organizing a national congress and a national meeting, respectively, one in Bali and the other in Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Students nabbed for drugs
Students nabbed for drugs TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested 19 teenagers, one of whom is a suspected drug dealer, on Thursday evening, near Kota Bumi Market in Pasar Kemis district for drugs possession.Police detective chief Insp.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Disrespecting
Disrespecting state symbols From Koran Tempo When university students held a protest rally in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, some of them stamped their feet on the pictures of the president and the vice president, a disrespectful act against symbols of the state.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
'Property market weak in Q2'
'Property market weak in Q2'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demand for property in Jakarta during the second quarter (Q2) of this year remained weak despite improvement in the country's macroeconomic condition, property consultant PT Procon Indah said.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Filipinos in RI advised to take precautions
Filipinos in RI advised to take precautionsAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippines officials on Friday advised Filipinos living in Indonesia to take precautions amid street protests outside Manila's diplomatic mission in Jakarta over the jailing of an Indonesian man in Manila.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Parties lack incentives to improve political life
Parties lack incentives to improve political lifeBerni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As political parties begin jostling for votes in the 2004 General Election, concern is growing that the public's only choice will be between Islamic and nationalistic parties.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHT Seeking an integrative negotiation between the government and GAM Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies bandoro@csis.or.id The conflict in the restive province of Aceh has reportedly killed more than 10,000 people in the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure
Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure BEKASI: The administration of Bekasi regency has allocated Rp 63 billion (more than US$7 million) from the 2002 budget for the development of infrastructure, including the repair of roads and the construction of drainage.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Manhole covers go missing
Manhole covers go missing TANGERANG: Hundreds of manhole covers in Tangerang went missing, the open manholes posing a danger to pedestrians.Mayor MH Thamrin said on Friday that the thieves had stolen the covers, made of concrete with iron bars, because the iron had a high resale value.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
House delays establishment of Riau Islands province
House delays establishment of Riau Islands provinceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A plenary meeting of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday unexpectedly delayed the establishment of the province of Riau islands, despite unanimous support shown earlier by all nine factions in the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
JP/3/INSIGHT
JP/3/INSIGHT Seeking an integrative negotiation between the government and GAM Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Center for Strategic and International Studies bandoro@csis.or.id The conflict in the restive province of Aceh has reportedly killed more than 10,000 people in the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Govt to form anti-trafficking team
Govt to form anti-trafficking team JAKARTA: The government said on Friday that it would form a national committee to tackle women and child trafficking problems in the country.State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Sumaryoto said that the committee would handle cases like baby peddling...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, July 20, 2002
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, July 20, 2002Tour and Travel Services* Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
'Reformasi' disenfranchised: Sutiyoso and Komnas HAM
'Reformasi' disenfranchised: Sutiyoso and Komnas HAMMax Lane, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Two recent developments in the political scene underline clearly how the reformasi sector of society has become disenfranchised...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Police told to raid terrorist network
Police told to raid terrorist network JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Thursday that it was the duty of the police to investigate the possible existence of the Nusantara terrorist network linking terrorist groups in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Indonesian lifters hope for two golds at 2002 Asiad
Indonesian lifters hope for two golds at 2002 AsiadMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian weightlifting body PABBSI, which is currently preparing eight lifters for the 2002 Asian Games, were hoping to win two gold medals, according to coach Hadi Wihardja.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Dissolve Rights Commission
Dissolve Rights CommissionFrom Warta KotaThe fact that Hendardi and Wardah Hafidz, who are famous for championing human rights, failed to get in the new line-up of the National Human Rights Commission implies that the old/status quo forces are still very strong in every line of life.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Islam-based economy
Islam-based economyFrom RepublikaThe economic problem now facing Indonesia basically stems from the unequal distribution of goods and services among the entire public. This is a result of the adoption of the capitalist economic system.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
* Headlines: U.S. Senates vote to aid RI military 2
* Headlines: U.S. Senates vote to aid RI military 2 * National: Most civil servants unproductive 4 * Archipelago: Officer nabbed at drug party 5 * City: New HI pond in trouble after renovation 8 * Opinion: U.S.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Sudanese vice-president to visit RI
Sudanese vice-president to visit RI JAKARTA: Sudanese First Vice President Ali Osman Taha will pay a three-day visit to Indonesia, the foreign ministry said Friday.Taha is due to arrive on Saturday and will witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation, the ministry said in a...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Police seize pirated electronics
Police seize pirated electronics MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Makassar Police confiscated thousands of pirated electronic appliances bearing the Philips brand on Thursday following complaints from the company.The police seized the electronic goods from one warehouse owned by CV Sinar Makmur on Jl.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
JP/6/OTHER2
JP/6/OTHER2End of Pertamina's glory? Pertamina, a state-owned company that has frequently entered the public spotlight, no longer enjoys the right to handle oil and gas contracts. This marks a new chapter for the company.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Govt pay no serious heed to environmental issues
Govt pay no serious heed to environmental issuesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration had the worst record of every previous administration in this country with regard to environmental concerns, a non-governmental organization said.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Journalists organize photo show
Journalists organize photo show JAKARTA: As many as 120 photographs picturing the life of Indonesian people from 30 provinces will be on display during an exhibition at Ambassador Mall, South Jakarta, from July 22 to July 28.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
House endorses chairman of oil and gas body
House endorses chairman of oil and gas bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has endorsed Rachmat Sudibyo, the director general of oil and gas at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, to become the chairman of the newly established oil and gas authority, called the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
First money, now House blames public for failures
First money, now House blames public for failuresKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) ended its session on Friday with House Speaker Akbar Tandjung blaming the public for its legislative shortcomings.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 19
Rupiah Rates July 19 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 19 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,318.00 8,318.00 8,862.00 8,774.00 Australian dollar 1 5,196.65 4,634.79 4,942.34 4,888.87 Brunei dollar 1 5,376.80 4,797.00 5,113.68 5,059.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Man arrested for allegedly carrying phony check: Anti-terrorism
Man arrested for allegedly carrying phony check: Anti-terrorism officials are investigating a man arrested after arriving here on a flight from Indonesia for allegedly carrying phony checks for US$12 million, a news report said Friday. Omar Shishani, 47, a naturalized U.S.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 19, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Silk tie with a touch of batik
Silk tie with a touch of batikBambang Trisno, Contributor, Klaten, Central Java Silk tie with handmade batik motifs? Some might guess the ethnic touch of the tie only comes from the hands of reputable fashion designers.Wrong.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Jim Jarvie
Jim Jarvie Ecologist Jakarta2. 1 x 26 U.S. Muslims must stand up Khaled Abou El Fadl Los Angeles School of Law University of California Los Angeles Times In the pain-filled atmosphere after Sept. 11, I was one of the Muslims who took a public and critical stand regarding the way 3.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
UN investigator meets prosecutors
UN investigator meets prosecutors JAKARTA: The UN special rapporteur who is monitoring the legal system here met on Friday with Indonesian state prosecutors to inquire about the impediments they faced, especially in bringing additional suspects in human rights violations in East Timor to the ad hoc...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
'Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis'
'Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis' Governor Sutiyoso delivered his accountability speech on Thursday, to explain his performance while in office. And the governor does have some explaining to do, with many Jakartans disappointed and angry over what they see as a lack of action and progress over the...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Acehnese express disbelief over state of emergency plan
Acehnese express disbelief over state of emergency planThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese expressed disbelief on Friday over the government's insistence on imposing a state of emergency in the restive province, stressing that all social layers in Aceh had expressed their rejection to any...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Bogor administration donates books
Bogor administration donates books BOGOR: The Bogor administration has donated books worth Rp 3.9 billion to about 48,000 underprivileged pupils attending elementary schools in Bogor.The chairman of the Bogor education agency, Edi Junaedi, said on Friday that those 48,000 were part of the 450,000...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Gapkindo warns of rubber price slide
Gapkindo warns of rubber price slideAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Rubber Producers Association (Gapkindo) warned the rubber price would fall if Thailand sells its stockpile of 130,000 tons.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
1. Imet -- 3x15
1. Imet -- 3x15U.S. Congress lifts military ban on Indonesia 2. Riau -- 2x22 Establishment of Riau Islands province delayed 3. LPJ -- 2x22 More councillors sought to reject Sutiyoso's speech 4. Refugee -- 1x40 Emergency status would starve Aceh refugees
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
JP/7/SIMON
JP/7/SIMON Educators and politicians should work together Simon Marcus Gower Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Tangerang, Banten Anywhere around the world, where a reasonable representation of democracy exists, politicians will gladly campaign for election on the basis of their education...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Jakarta Great Sale a flop due to lack of promotion
Jakarta Great Sale a flop due to lack of promotionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Great Sale organizers admitted on Friday that the one- month event, held to celebrate the 475th anniversary of Jakarta, had failed to attract visitors, especially tourists.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Definition of 'degraded', 'sustainable' forest needed
Definition of 'degraded', 'sustainable' forest neededJim Jarvie, Ecologist, Jakarta The Secretary General of the Indonesian Pulp and Paper Association recently had a letter published in The Jakarta Post (July 11) attempting to correct a previous article on the Indonesian logging ban.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
U.S. Congress lifts military ban on Indonesia
U.S. Congress lifts military ban on IndonesiaAgencies, Washington/Jakarta With the United States courting Indonesia as a partner in its war against terrorism, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted on Thursday (Friday Jakarta time) to drop restrictions on military aid to Indonesia.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Bengkulu fights prostitution
Bengkulu fights prostitution BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The South Bengkulu administration urged the public on Friday to evict any sex workers found in its neighborhood as the regency is bracing for an influx of prostitutes from the neighboring town of Bengkulu.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
'Leaders don't read literature'
'Leaders don't read literature'Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto Over the decades there has been an endless debate about why Indonesian national leaders lack compassion and sensitivity. The flaws have been widely attributed to widespread KKN (corruption, collusion and nepotism), which led...
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
We need leaders who can inspire
We need leaders who can inspire There are several incidents that have led people to question the leadership of President Megawati Soekarnoputri. One of these is the support she has given for the nomination of Sutiyoso for a second term as governor of Jakarta.
Sat, 20 Jul 2002
Villagers' 20-year wait for fair compensation goes on
Villagers' 20-year wait for fair compensation goes onBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Calls for compensation are being voiced, nearly two decades after the construction project of a reservoir in the Central Java district of Kedungombo.