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Thu, 11 Jul 2002
PALU, Central Sulawesi: Maritime researchers from Conservation
PALU, Central Sulawesi: Maritime researchers from Conservation International Indonesia (CII) have found that marine ecosystem around the Togean islands here is endangered by the rampant use of explosives and cyanide by fishermen.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
On annual session of MPR
On annual session of MPR The annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is only weeks away now. Debates of MPR members on crucial matters regarding the fourth amendment to 1945 Constitution are still going on. Take, for example, the presidential election.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
[b] STOCK EXCHANGE
STOCK EXCHANGE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock Price on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on July 10, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Trading Volume...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java
Fiery carriage disrupts train services in JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Railroad traffic across Java ground to a halt for up to four hours on Wednesday following an overnight accident involving an Argo Bromo Anggrek I executive train here.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Provincial councillors plan Dutch trip
Provincial councillors plan Dutch tripThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors of the South Kalimantan legislative body are planning a trip to the Netherlands for talks with a Dutch company the province might grant a dredging project on Barito River to.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recovery
Pertamina's game: Gambling RI's recoveryAli Mustofa, Indonesian Law Enforcement Watch (ILEW), Jakarta It wouldn't be the first time that Pertamina has played games with Indonesia's future. The company almost bankrupted Indonesia during the oil boom of the 1970s.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Teen artist has monsters as central theme
Teen artist has monsters as central themeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta He is only 12 years old and has just graduated from an elementary school. However, Wiku Pulangasih of Yogyakarta has created some 15,000 drawings and paintings of mostly watercolor on paper and more than 200 acrylic...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la Bali
Savoring tasty 'nasi campur' a la BaliWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali has long been famous for its nasi campur, a mixture of steamed rice and various other side dishes offering sweet, hot and spicy sensations that is a feast for the tastebuds.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Aventis invests $5m in RI unit
Aventis invests $5m in RI unitAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Aventis Pharma, the largest foreign pharmaceutical company operating in Indonesia, said it was investing US$5 million to upgrade its production facility in a bid to strengthen its operations here.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety system
Most Jakarta nightspots lack safety systemDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a three-story building, with rooms each measuring six meters by seven meters. All of them are used in conjunction with the entertainment center, with the upper rooms functioning as karaoke lounges.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
House slammed over selection of rights commission members
House slammed over selection of rights commission membersFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists have accused the House of Representatives of making political deals during the selection of members of the National Commission on Human Rights...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home
UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return homeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) expects to see half of the remaining 50,000 East Timorese refugees currently taking shelter in neighboring East Nusa Tenggara to enter the...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Cultural decay in schools
Cultural decay in schools What is going to happen to this country if our teachers cannot trust principals? And what if a principal conspires with the school's management in taking bribes from parents? Where is this nation headed to if schools make fake budgets?These questions are not hypothetical.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Asian NPLs up 33% to $2t: E&Y
Asian NPLs up 33% to $2t: E&YDow Jones, Singapore Nonperforming loans in Asia have risen 33 percent to US$2 trillion over the past two years, despite a concerted effort by officials to bring the nagging problem under control, according to a report issued Wednesday by Ernst & Young.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
'All buildings need fire protection'
'All buildings need fire protection' Around 50 people were killed when an entertainment center was burned in Palembang, South Sumatra. Local police said that the building had no proper fire exits. Jakarta also has many entertainment centers and other nightspots that lack adequate fire protection...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
AJI sues Jakarta administration
AJI sues Jakarta administration The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) filed a suit against the Jakarta administration, East Jakarta Mayoralty and the head of the mayoralty's public order office, Dapot Manihuruk, for breaking a press law by verbally abusing one of its members in public.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Random musings
Random musings on the BPKP From Bisnis Indonesia I don't quite know how good the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) is at auditing ministries, non-ministerial government institutions and state-owned enterprises.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese
Dance blends Japanese touch with BalineseKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Last April, a group of Japanese led by Chieko Komatsu visited the small village of Payangan in Gianyar regency, inviting the village farmers to collaborate on an art project.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
MPR asked to ensure press freedom
MPR asked to ensure press freedom JAKARTA: The Indonesian Press and Broadcast Society (MPPI) urged the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to put a specific article in the Constitution to ensure freedom of the press.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest'
Court case delayed because Tommy needs 'a little rest'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra claimed to be sick Wednesday when state prosecutors were scheduled to present their sentence recommendation, forcing the Central Jakarta District Court to postpone...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Govt prepares new defense white paper
Govt prepares new defense white paper A white paper outlining Indonesia's defense strategy for the next 15 to 20 years will be put to public debate later this year for endorsement.Maj. Gen. Sudradjat, the director general for defense strategy at the Ministry of Defense, told The Jakarta Post his...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
General faces 10 years in prison
General faces 10 years in prisonTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly four months after the start of the landmark ad hoc Human Rights Tribunal, former Udayana Military commander Maj. Gen. Adam R.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Give us Islamic law
Give us Islamic lawFrom Republika Murder, robbery, pornography, prostitution and a protracted economic crisis are common for Indonesians today.Understandably, efforts have been made to address these social ills. One of these efforts is the amendment of the 1945 Constitution.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Megawati scolds bureaucrats
Megawati scolds bureaucrats JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has reminded all first- and second-echelon officials to quit if they fail to follow the central government's policy."Should first- and second-echelon officials be unable to cooperate then it is better for them to quit their...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in market
IBRA halts Bank Niaga share sale in marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that it had temporarily suspended the sale of shares in publicly listed Bank Niaga through the stock market, to prevent the price from dropping further.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Theys murder trial may be delayed
Theys murder trial may be delayed JAKARTA: The trial of nine members of the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) charged with killing Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay may be delayed.National military police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B. said on Wednesday that his team had yet to complete the investigation.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
U.S. and RP plan new exercises against rebels
U.S. and RP plan new exercises against rebelsRaju Gopalakrishnan, Manila, Reuters A fresh round of U.S.-Philippine anti-terror exercises will be held later this year, possibly extending to other strongholds of Moro rebels linked to al-Qaeda militants, the Philippine defense chief said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignation
PDI Perjuangan rocked by another resignationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator has resigned in apparent disgust at the party's decision not to establish a team to investigate the Rp 40 billion (US$4.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing well
Experts challenge govt claim that the economy is doing wellDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent improvements in a number of the country's macroeconomic indicators should not cause the government to turn a blind eye to the various setbacks in other areas that could have a profound...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'
'Megawati will survive MPR Annual Session'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais gave his assurance on Wednesday that President Megawati would survive the Assembly's August Annual Session where she is supposed to deliver a progress report...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Trade signs removed
Trade signs removed TANGERANG: A number of trade signs in the Lippo Pinangsia office park in Karawaci, Tangerang, were removed by local authorities on Wednesday.The operation against illegal trade signs was led by Tangerang zoning agency chief Said Hendro Wiyanto.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
S'pore economy rebounds with 3.2% rise in second quarter
S'pore economy rebounds with 3.2% rise in second quarterChris Foley, Associated Press, Singapore Singapore confirmed a rebound from recession with strong 3.2 percent second quarter economic growth in the first year-on-year rise for 15 months, according to snap estimates released Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Inquiry team arrives in Ambon
Inquiry team arrives in Ambon The much-criticized independent team set up by the government to investigate violations of the law in Maluku arrived in Ambon on Wednesday to start their probe into all communal crimes committed during the three-year sectarian conflict.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama5:00 Variety Show6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music:...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive Aceh
Military denies al Qaeda presence in restive AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) denied on Wednesday that al Qaeda, the terrorist network led by Osama bin Laden, had a presence in war-torn Aceh.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Headings
Headings1. TPIN: 6 x 4 lines Inquiry team arrives in Ambon2. Qaeda: 16 x 2 linesTNI denies al Qaeda presence in Aceh3. Komnas: 20 x 2 linesHouse slammed over selection of rights commission members 4. Judicia: 24 x 2 lines:Supreme Court supports audit of judges' wealth5.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
I Wayan Juniartha
I Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi Denpasar, BaliThe Balinese traditional dance of joged is known for the joyful atmosphere it creates, the sensual movements of its female dancers and the heavy erotic tone that highlights the brief encounter between the dancers and their pengibing (male...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Englishman faces deportation
Englishman faces deportation PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial immigration office here will deport an English national for exceeding his permitted stay in the country, Antara reported.The office director, Darmawan Daud, told the news agency on Wednesday that the Englishman, identified as...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Shipyards form consortium to improve competitiveness
Shipyards form consortium to improve competitivenessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's eight largest shipyards have formed a consortium to leverage their competitiveness in the global market, while they eye a US$400 million project to build tankers for state- owned oil and gas company Pertamina.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah Youth
University lecturer leads Muhammadiyah YouthEdith Hartanto and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Still shy but a bit surprised, university lecturer Abdul Mukti emerged as champion on Wednesday when he was elected leader of Muhammadiyah Youth, replacing outgoing leader Imam...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
1. TRAIN -- 50pt 2 cols 3 lines (17 x 3)
1. TRAIN -- 50pt 2 cols 3 lines (17 x 3) Fiery carriage disrupts train services in Java 2. UNHCR -- 36pt 3 cols 2 lines (26 x 2) UNHCR expects 25,000 more E. Timorese to return home 3. HADIAH -- 28pt 3 cols 1 line (33 x 1) Govt probes councillors' Rp 25b gift 4.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
1. JOGED -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1
1. JOGED -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 7/1'Gandangan' a fine example of sacred dance 2. KECAK -- 40 pts 5/1Dance blends Japanese touch with Balinese3. CAMPUR -- 35 pts 5/1Finding real 'nasi campur' a la Bali ================ 4. PHOTOS
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Megawati, legislators at odd over commission
Megawati, legislators at odd over commissionSri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri locked horns on Wednesday with legislators over the need to establish an independent constitutional commission.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Tax income from areas near Senayan very low
Tax income from areas near Senayan very lowBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although land in the area close to the Senayan sports complex in Central Jakarta is assessed by the tax office as being worth up to Rp 10 million per square meter, the sports complex management can earn only Rp...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Council moves to make election appear democratic
Council moves to make election appear democraticAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to mounting criticism that it was being undemocratic, the City Council finally decided on Wednesday to invite all 114 gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial candidates to a attend a plenary session...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Rupiah Rates July 10
Rupiah Rates July 10 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 10 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,410.00 8,410.00 8,955.00 8,865.00Australian dollar 1 5,342.06 4,770.15 5,083.75 5,028.23Brunei dollar 1 5,373.15 4,799.41 5,113.34 5,059.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
N. Korea snubs South's AG offer
N. Korea snubs South's AG offerAgence France-Presse, Seoul North Korea has snubbed approaches to take part in the Asian Games in rival South Korea in October, with rising military tensions making an appearance almost impossible, Asian sports officials said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, July 11, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News7:30 Sports8:30 Children's Program9:00 Music10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama5:00 Variety Show6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music:...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Tax anomaly in Batam
Tax anomaly in Batam After unnecessarily putting trade activities in Batam and its two neighboring islands Bintan and Karimun in uncertainty for almost 10 days, the government finally decided to postpone, for the fourth time over the past four years, the imposition of a value-added tax (VAT) and...
Thu, 11 Jul 2002
Understanding the Supreme Court's decision on Manulife
Understanding the Supreme Court's decision on Manulife The Supreme Court has rectified the decision made by the Jakarta Commercial Court which declared PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) bankrupt.