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Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion
Anti-Drug Day, a national illusion Indonesia took part in World Anti-Drug Day for the first time on Wednesday. Drugs have become the nation's enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace remains low.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Mega urged to summon A. Rachman
Mega urged to summon A. Rachman JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is urged to summon Attorney General M. Abdul Rachman for questioning on where he has obtained the funds for his recent luxurious wedding party for his daughter.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Give us a justice system
Give us a justice system The decrease of almost 60 percent in foreign direct investment approvals and 30 percent in licensed domestic investment projects in the first five months of this year provide further evidence of the worsening disadvantages of doing business in Indonesia.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Corruptors bribe lawyers
Corruptors bribe lawyersFrom Rakyat Merdeka Inconsistent and weak law enforcement has only triggered more corruption as legal practitioners and corruptors collude to ensure that the latter will be acquitted from corruption charges.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Abdullah put to the test ahead of Malaysian by-elections
Abdullah put to the test ahead of Malaysian by-elections Julia Yeow, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's premier-in-waiting Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will have an opportunity to silence his critics as he leads the ruling party in two upcoming by-elections, analysts said on Friday.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Islamic alliance 'could lead to anti-Megawati plot'
Islamic alliance 'could lead to anti-Megawati plot'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent series of gatherings involving Muslim politicians could lead to the establishment of an Islamic alliance against President Megawati Soekarnoputri should she insist upon deterring the amendment...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
The new accountability revolution in government
The new accountability revolution in government-------------------------- Marc Robinson Technical Advisor Badan Pengawasan Keuangan dan Pembangunan (BPKP) Jakarta -------------------------- The first rule of business is to keep your customers happy.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Citibank clarifies
Citibank clarifies I refer to A. Jakubowski's letter, Citibank's service (The Jakarta Post, June 6), and Pieter's letter, Citibank again (June 10).We have contacted the above customers and have resolved the problems satisfactorily.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Megawati cancels visit to Palu
Megawati cancels visit to Palu JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has canceled her plan to open the eighth congress of the Alkhairaat Islamic organization scheduled for Sunday in Palu, Central Sulawesi province.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Septi aiming for Thamrin Cup double title
Septi aiming for Thamrin Cup double titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Septi Nindya Yutami is aiming for a double victory at the International Junior Thamrin Cup tennis championships after she advanced to the finals, in both the girls' singles and doubles events here on Friday.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Rupiah Rates June 28
Rupiah Rates June 28 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,230.00 8,230.00 8,774.00 8,686.00Australian dollar 1 5,214.95 4,645.84 4,957.31 4,903.25Brunei dollar 1 5,228.87 4,659.72 4,970.54 4,917.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Batam, dumping site for plastic waste
Batam, dumping site for plastic waste BATAM, Riau: The island of Batam has recently become a dumping site for plastic waste from Australia before it is sent to Jakarta by sea for recycling."I myself saw the dumping of some 300 tons of plastic waste allegedly from Australia.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Protest mounts against TNI seats
Protest mounts against TNI seats JAKARTA: Numerous non-governmental organizations protested at the House of Representatives on Friday to demand that the Indonesian Military and the National Police quit the legislature in the 2004 elections.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Consequences of an upgraded UI
Consequences of an upgraded UIPrijono Tjiptoherijanto, School of Economics University of Indonesia, Jakarta Following Government Regulation No. 61/1999 on higher learning institutions as statutory bodies, four universities are set to test the implementation of this regulation.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
PDI-P councilors confused over Sutiyoso's nomination
PDI-P councilors confused over Sutiyoso's nominationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several city councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said that they were livid over the decision of their chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri to endorse incumbent...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
RI needs a student
RI needs a student party now!From Rakyat Merdeka Since the fall of the Old Order, the emergence of the New Order and the ousting of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur' Wahid, students have become manipulated by certain parties, purportedly for the establishment of a just and prosperous society.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
'Argo Gede' train skids in Purwakarta
'Argo Gede' train skids in Purwakarta PURWAKARTA, West Java: The executive Argo Gede train, heading for Jakarta from Bandung in West Java, skidded off the tracks near Cilame, Purwakarta regency at about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, blocking railway traffic in both direction.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Bekasi allocates Rp 18b for schools
Bekasi allocates Rp 18b for schools BEKASI: The Bekasi regency administration has allocated Rp 18 billion from its 2002 budget for the renovation of damaged school buildings and the construction of new schools.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
International Kite Festival at Ancol
International Kite Festival at Ancol JAKARTA: Participants from 11 countries will take part in the 10th International Kite Festival being held this weekend in Ancol, North Jakarta, the chairperson of the event's organizing committee, Sari Madjid, said on Thursday.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Graft convict on the run, still not declared fugitive
Graft convict on the run, still not declared fugitiveTertiana ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a fruitless one-month search for corruption convict David Nusa Wijaya, the Attorney General's Office has still not declared him a fugitive.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Govt told to immediately improve investment climate
Govt told to immediately improve investment climateDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The latest data showing a precipitous drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) should serve as a wake-up call for the government to quickly take action to improve the country's investment climate, analysts...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Tickertape parade for South Korea
Tickertape parade for South Korea SEOUL: The South Korean football team will be given a motorcade parade through Seoul next Tuesday as part of a celebration of their success in becoming the first Asian team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Bogus doctor sentenced for malpractice
Bogus doctor sentenced for malpractice JAYAPURA, Papua: A local district court on Friday sentenced a bogus doctor known by his initials DS, 34, to five months in jail for claiming to be able to enlarge the sexual organs of his male patients.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Sinar Mas signs pact to repay debt
Sinar Mas signs pact to repay debtDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said the Sinar Mas Group signed Friday an agreement to repay US$310 million from the total $1.25 billion it owes the agency.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Why, Megawati? Why?
Why, Megawati? Why? A few weeks back, when news was leaked that President Megawati's party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), reportedly had opted to support the reelection of incumbent Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, most people reacted with disbelief.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Maspion employees return to six-day work
Maspion employees return to six-day workFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers of the Sidoarjo-based plastic goods producer PT Maspion went back to work on Friday, ending a week-long stand off with the management of the factory over working days.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Ministry of Agriculture allocates fund to buy farmers rice next year
Ministry of Agriculture allocates fund to buy farmers rice next yearAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture plans to allocate Rp 173 billion (US$19.9 million) in cash to buy unhusked rice from local farmers next year in a bid to help avoid the price of the...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
KL rules out early elections, Abdullah to fight in polls
KL rules out early elections, Abdullah to fight in pollsJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will not hold general elections before they are scheduled in 2004, ruling party officials said on Friday, putting an end to speculation that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad would lead his...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
On decolonization
On decolonization of East Timor I would like to refer to the May 21 letter from Onghokham titled Decolonization of East Timor. It is surprising that the noted historian categorically described the integration of East Timor (1976-1999) as "colonization and imperialism".
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Citibank clarifies
Citibank clarifies I refer to A. Jakubowski's letter, Citibank's service (The Jakarta Post, June 6), and Pieter's letter, Citibank again (June 10).We have contacted the above customers and have resolved the problems satisfactorily.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
What we need is leadership -- FOR MONDAY'S EDITION
What we need is leadership -- FOR MONDAY'S EDITION ------------------------ Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Former governor of National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Jakarta ------------------------ State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie has surprised many people when he strongly...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Running for governor's office
Running for governor's officeFrom Rakyat MerdekaAs many as 72 people have nominated themselves as candidates for the governor of Jakarta and about 37 people for the position of deputy governor. Interestingly, incumbent Governor Sutiyoso, whose performance is not satisfactory, is of these...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
E. Timor general to visit China
E. Timor general to visit China EAST TIMOR: The military chief of newly independent East Timor, Brig. Gen. Taur Matan Ruak, will visit China on Sunday, an official said on Friday.Ruak will be accompanied by the commander of the United Nations peacekeeping force, Thailand's Winai Patiakul, during...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Govt sells Indocement stake
Govt sells Indocement stake JAKARTA: Indonesia's government said Friday it will sell a further 11 percent stake in PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa to Germany's Heidelberger Zement AG by the end of this year rather than in 2003 as earlier planned.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
JP/1/TNI
JP/1/TNII-Box ------------------------------------------------------------------ Comparison of Strengths among Army, Navy and Air Force ------------------------------------------------------------------ ARMY Total Personnel Unit Kostrad Kopassus Kodam 230,000 30,000 5,000 150,000 EQUIPMENT Total...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
House may again miss target on deliberation of bills
House may again miss target on deliberation of billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) will again miss its target of completing the deliberation of 22 top priority bills during the ongoing parliamentary session that set to end on July 19.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
PDI Perjuangan opposes inquiry into Akbar scandal
PDI Perjuangan opposes inquiry into Akbar scandalKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The largest and most influential party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) announced on Friday its rejection of a proposal to form a committee of inquiry (Pansus) into a Rp 40...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Mega must act
Mega must act for total reformFrom Rakyat Merdeka For the sake of the country and the nation, President Megawati Soekarnoputri must make a clean break with the New Order forces and carry out a total reform agenda.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Scavenger finds mortar in trash bin
Scavenger finds mortar in trash bin BEKASI: A scavenger has found a life mortar in a trash bin of the Klender housing complex in East Jakarta.Seno, 25, the scavenger from Bintara Jaya III subdistrict of West Bekasi found the explosive device when he was scavenging the complex's trash bins on Friday.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Officers 'occupy' Bank Swansarindo
Officers 'occupy' Bank Swansarindo At least 1,000 military and police officers were in a tense standoff at a Central Jakarta bank on Friday, which saw at least one person severely beaten in a dispute involving a home loan program.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Medical industry needs workers
Medical industry needs workers JAKARTA: The medical industry needs 21,057 workers to be employed in pharmaceutical companies, drug stores, cosmetics factories, hospitals, medical equipment companies and traditional medicine firms.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Anti-drug day, national illusion
Anti-drug day, national illusion On Wednesday, Indonesia for the first time took part in World Anti-drug Day, organized by the National Drug Agency (BNN). Drugs have become the national enemy, but political awareness to fight the menace is still low.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Soetardjo complains about colleagues
Soetardjo complains about colleagues JAKARTA: A parliamentary leader expressed his disappointment over the attitude of present parliamentary members here on Friday saying that they are now more interested in their group's or party's interest rather than the people's.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
TV Today: Saturday, June 29, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, June 29, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Talk Show9:00 Comedy10:30 Talk Show11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Music3:00 Children's Drama3:30 Religious Teachings4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Variety Show8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Parents must realize their role in educating children
Parents must realize their role in educating childrenMochtar Buchori, Educator, Legislator, Jakarta The classic maxim asserting that parents and teachers should cooperate in the education of the young is easier said than done.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Factions to decide on governor, deputy pairs
Factions to decide on governor, deputy pairsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though the list of candidates for Jakarta governor and deputy governor is in the hands of the Governorship Election Committee, it is the factions in the City Council that will nominate the governor and...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Semen Gresik can't help Semen Padang's debt woes
Semen Gresik can't help Semen Padang's debt woesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik said on Friday that it could not provide funds to help repay the maturing debt of its fully-owned subsidiary PT Semen Padang.Semen Gresik president Satriyo was quoted by Detik.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Civilian trial demanded for suspects in Theys murder
Civilian trial demanded for suspects in Theys murderTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nine military suspects in the murder of pro-independence Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay should be tried in civilian court, instead of a military tribunal, analyst Kusnanto Anggoro of the Centre for...
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Observers suggest separate election for the regions
Observers suggest separate election for the regionsEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers are urging legislators to introduce a separate national and regional election system in the election bill.
Sat, 29 Jun 2002
Govt calls for rapid review of Manulife ruling
Govt calls for rapid review of Manulife rulingFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a latest bid to appease international anger over a controversial bankruptcy ruling against the Indonesian unit of Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp.