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Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Foreign creditors call for independent APP management
Foreign creditors call for independent APP management Dow Jones, Jakarta Foreign creditors of Asia Pulp & Paper petitioned the Singapore High Court Monday to appoint an independent management over concerns private creditors might lose out to Indonesia's government during restructuring of the...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Fire razed 20 buildings
Fire razed 20 buildings JAKARTA: A fire destroyed at least 20 buildings on Jl. Ophir in Velbak, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Monday. The fire, which began at about 5:15 p.m., is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in one of the destroyed houses. It eventually spread to nearby homes.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Demonstrations around HI to be banned
Demonstrations around HI to be bannedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration announced on Monday its plan to propose a bylaw which will ban demonstrations around the newly renovated Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Government moves to tackle huge domestic debt
Government moves to tackle huge domestic debtDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has stepped up its efforts to make its huge domestic debt more manageable by putting in place policies designed to reduce the debt burden on the state budget, a move analysts noted as "a good...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Regional hospitals urged to improve public services
Regional hospitals urged to improve public servicesRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has asked regional hospitals across the nation to improve their public services and avoid commercialism in managing their hospitals.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Ernst & Young warns of IT security threat
Ernst & Young warns of IT security threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta British-based business consultant Ernst & Young advised Indonesian companies to implement plans to anticipate and handle computer viruses and worms, warning that such disturbances could seriously harm their businesses.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Sulawesi's mascot under threat of extinction
Sulawesi's mascot under threat of extinctionBadri Djawara, Contributor, Palu, Central Sulawesi Environmentalists in Sulawesi are sounding the alarm for the dwindling population of Maleo, the big bird endemic to the island.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Seeking a fit and proper test for RI ambassadors
Seeking a fit and proper test for RI ambassadorsSiswo Pramono, Phd Candidate, Australian National University, Canberra, s8851447@student.anu.edu.au The House of Representatives retains the constitutional mandate to advise the President whether a candidate is suitable to be appointed as an...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Vietnam Airlines to buy five jets
Vietnam Airlines to buy five jets HANOI: Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has begun negotiations to finalize a US$213 million deal to purchase five Airbus A-321 aircraft within the next few months, the airline said Monday.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
UNESCO opens week-long meeting
UNESCO opens week-long meeting JAKARTA: Members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) started their week-long meeting on Monday to draft its medium term strategy for the Asia Pacific region for the next six years.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
'Development in the city a success? Nonsense'
'Development in the city a success? Nonsense' There are numerous problems facing Jakarta, which just celebrated its 475th anniversary. Among these problems are poor public services, a public transportation system that barely seems to work and a feeling among residents that their lives and personal...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Refugee presidium established
Refugee presidium established KUPANG, West Nusa Tenggara: Former pro-integration leaders established on Monday the Presidium of East Timorese Refugees to accommodate support for refugees of the former province of East Timor.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Winfried misses trial
Winfried misses trialJAKARTA: Corruption suspect Winfried Simatupang failed to appear at a hearing of his graft trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday, claiming to be sick. The panel of judges, presided over by Judge Amiruddin Zakaria, decided to adjourn the hearings for two weeks,...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Illegal migrant workers struggle for employment
Illegal migrant workers struggle for employmentHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru The prolonged economic crisis over the past five years has forced many Indonesian workers to seek employment abroad, mainly in neighboring Malaysia.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni
2 X 22 48pt Bodoni Seeking a fit and proper test for RI ambassadors Siswo Pramono Graduate Program School of Social Science The Australian National University Canberra2. Eric -- 2 x 32 48 pt Bodoni Public accountability now expected of corporations and development aid People & civil society; the...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Soccer body wants gracious losers
Soccer body wants gracious losersMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has called on teams in the semifinals of the Bank Mandiri premier league championship to display sportsmanship when defeated.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Illegal fees at sea
Illegal fees at seaFrom Warta KotaIt is really very sad that certain members of the country's security forces impose illegal fees on the owners of small fishing vessels.Usually when a fishing vessel leaves the Muara Baru Fish Auction Port to go fishing out at sea or returns to the port with its...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Bowling requires govt support
Bowling requires govt support CIREBON, West Java: The absence of proper practice facilities and a system to develop athletes has prevented Indonesia from producing world-class bowlers, a former top national bowler says.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Megawati urges efforts to develop religious pluralism
Megawati urges efforts to develop religious pluralismAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has called on the nation to maintain religious pluralism and tolerance, rather than exploiting religious differences to stoke sectarian violence.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Do TNI, police personnel deserve the franchise?
Do TNI, police personnel deserve the franchise?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Whether as part of further constitutional amendments or as a provision in the new electoral bill, the issue of voting rights for members of the military (TNI) and the Police is crucial for the future...
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
TNI chief pledges not to repeat mark-ups
TNI chief pledges not to repeat mark-upsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto vowed on Monday not to allow any mark-ups in the purchase of military hardware and promised to punish any personnel who committed corruption in the future.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
E. Kalimantan targets Rp 762b for PON
E. Kalimantan targets Rp 762b for PON JAKARTA: East Kalimantan, the designated host for the 2008 National Sports, will seek to set aside a budget of Rp 762 billion for the quadrennial event, locally known as PON, according to the administration's chief executive.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Contemporary Music, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 7 p.m., June 28. * Sundanese Traditional Drama Serawak by Sanggar Vikta, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 8 p.m., July 6.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
RI art initiative takes prominence in Washington
RI art initiative takes prominence in WashingtonCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Washington Amid confused perceptions in the arts and manipulated market orientations, the concepts of CP Foundation for a more comprehensive world art order is taking shape.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
400 squatters evicted
400 squatters evictedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The North Jakarta Public Order Agency forcibly evicted on Monday morning about 400 squatters along the banks of the West Flood Canal in Teluk Gong, Penjaringan district, North Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
WHO sponsors mental disorder survey in Bali
WHO sponsors mental disorder survey in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing financial assistance for a two-month survey in Bali to obtain accurate data on the extent of the incidence of mental disorders on the tourist island.
Tue, 25 Jun 2002
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the ChineseFrom ForumAs speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the ChineseFrom Forum As speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
AGO clarifies
AGO clarifies With reference to your news story titled Attorney General Rachman under fire for lavish party published in The Jakarta Post on June 15, the following is conveyed to avoid confusion on the part of the public: * It is not true that the wedding party for the daughter of Attorney General...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
'Military graduates must abide by the law'
'Military graduates must abide by the law' Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told career officers on Saturday to firmly uphold the military code of conduct, human rights principles and the law when performing their duties.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Politicians busy
Politicians busy mobilizing forcesFrom Rakyat Merdeka Whatever you call it, a meeting of politicians is one intended to mobilize forces to win the general election in 2004.This, of course, refers to a meeting of representatives of Islamic political parties held at the initiative of Amien Rais,...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive imageFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country shows some signs of economic recovery and political stability, the hotel industry in Jakarta has started efforts to improve the capital's image in a bid to lure more visitors.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. LAUT: 1 x 40
1. LAUT: 1 x 40 Fishermen at a loss due to pollution 2. SHOOTING 1 x 30 Five PTPN workers killed in Aceh 3. AMBON 2 x 20 Two explosions rock Ambon over weekend
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Police to send officers to RP
Police to send officers to RP JAKARTA: The police are planning to send two officers to the Philippines soon to seek information on a report that four Indonesian boat crewmen have been abducted by armed group believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf rebel group.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats order
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats orderThe Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Members of the Army are being told to stay out of politics, make sacrifices and improve their professionalism if they want to succeed in performing their task, which is to maintain national unity.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Manulife Indonesia case
Manulife Indonesia case Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's statement on an insurance company's case is not wrong. Manulife Indonesia, which has been declared bankrupt by the Jakarta Commercial Court, should serve as a very important lesson.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Fishermen at a loss due to pollution
Fishermen at a loss due to pollutionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Although compensation has been given by sugar cane factory PT Gunung Madu Plantations (GMP) to local fishermen in Lampung, the fishermen remain reluctant to go fishing due to declining fish stocks in...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. Market (3x18)
1. Market (3x18)Rupiah set to strengthen after IMF's latest loan 2. Hotel (2x28)Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Mega to open religious conference
Mega to open religious conference YOGYAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the 6th General Assembly of the Asia Religion and Peace Conference in Yogyakarta on Monday.Megawati will be accompanied by, among others, husband Taufik Kiemas and Minister of Religious Affairs Said...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning point
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning pointAti Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is eerie that journalists in the U.S. are referring to -- almost hailing -- the Sept. 11 tragedy as a turning point toward better and "serious" journalism.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Country observes Anti-Drug Day
Country observes Anti-Drug Day JAKARTA: The country observed Anti-Drug Day Sunday by holding a large assembly in the capital and other regions, but both top leaders were absent from the ceremony to kick off a national campaign against drugs.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12Many people counterfeit health cards: Official2. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30Sutiyoso calls for modesty, but activists slam it as hot air3. ROAD: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 37Tangerang residents complain about road4.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: Survey
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has performed better than all other national political leaders currently in office, even as her government is deemed to be failing in delivering the goods, according to a recently...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered soldiers to nab the chief of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group after one of its top leaders was believed to have been killed in a recent clash, a senior military officer said on Sunday.Maj. Gen.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Suspects of mutilated case arrested
Suspects of mutilated case arrested BOGOR: A joint team from the Bogor and Cisarua police announced on Sunday the findings of its investigation into a murder- mutilation case.Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Taufik said the motive behind the murder was financial.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Earthquake jolts Padang
Earthquake jolts Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: A brief earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale shook Padang, Padang Panjang and Padang Pariaman regencies in West Sumatra on Sunday, Antara reported.No casualties were reported.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
A thought for the IMF
A thought for the IMF Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said extension of the Indonesian contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to December 2003 was made because the country still needed the fund's assistance.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Woe to our military, woe to our nation
Woe to our military, woe to our nationEndy M. Bayuni, Staff writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current debate about whether members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) should be allowed to vote, as well as to run for office, in the 2004 general election has reached...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music5:00 T-Channel6:00 News7:00...
Mon, 24 Jun 2002
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says Ruddock
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says RuddockAgencies, Sydney, Australia Around 1,000 asylum seekers currently in Indonesia are searching for people smugglers to bring them to Australia or the Pacific region, Australian Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock said on Sunday.