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1. FERRY: 12 x 4 lines

1. FERRY: 12 x 4 lines Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike or Ferry owners threaten strike, unless ferry fares increased Sea transportation between Bakauheni in Lampung province and Merak in Banten province could be paralyzed soon as the local union of ferry operators has threatened...

Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higher

Asia monies mixed late, rupiah higherDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in lackluster trade Tuesday as yen weakness weighed on selected currencies.Declines in the Singapore dollar, Thai baht and South Korean won were all pinned on the slumping yen.

IMF assistance still needed, say economists

IMF assistance still needed, say economistsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists urged legislators and the government to join hands in implementing difficult economic reform programs in order for the country to achieve a quick recovery, and not waste time and energy in quarreling...

Application of 'syariah'

Application of 'syariah' From Forum Thumbs-up to the raids conducted by the authorities, for example the Tulungagung Police, against prostitution. Unfortunately, such raids fail to produce the desired results because there is no adequate sanction against those involved.

Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayed

Closure of refugee camps in Kupang delayedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The central government has relented a little in its approach toward East Timorese refugees by postponing the planned closure of refugee camps in East Nusa Tenggara province until December this...

Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia

Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter IndonesiaMax Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia The debate about extending Indonesia's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between Minister Kwik Kian...

Prisoners flee as wardens watch soccer

Prisoners flee as wardens watch soccer JAKARTA: Forty-eight prisoners escaped from the Pekanbaru prison in Riau province while guards were engrossed in Brazil's World Cup match with Belgium, police said on Tuesday.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost...

German, French artists' works in Ubud

German, French artists' works in Ubud UBUD, Bali: Two German and French artists will be displaying canvasses that feature batik designs and photographic effects in a joint exhibition at a gallery in Ubud from June 22 to July 6.

New directive may heighten tension in Aceh

New directive may heighten tension in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tension may rise in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province following a directive issued by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono that security operations against hard-line...

BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issue

BII obtains shareholders' approval to launch rights issueDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly-listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) obtained shareholders' approval on Tuesday to launch a rights issue to raise Rp 4.81 trillion (US$552.87 million) to strengthen its capital.

PALYJA to double investment

PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.

Soeharto to get hospital exam

Soeharto to get hospital examTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-appointed medical team spent two-and-a-half hours examining former president Soeharto at his residence in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, to see if he could stand trial.

Awad, Palestin's freedom fighter

Awad, Palestin's freedom fighterGrace Emilia, Contributor, Jakarta In the last three years, almost every foreign diplomat who has arrived in or left Indonesia has been greeted or bid farewell by Ribhi Y.

Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debts

Govt to issue decree on SMEs's bad debtsAntara, Jakarta The government will issue a presidential decree on the restructurization of bad debts owed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by the end of June or early July, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Jakti said here...

IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditor

IBRA retains troubled Andersen as auditorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would continue to use troubled U.S.-based accounting firm Arthur Andersen as one of its financial auditors, IBRA's communication division head Raymond Van Beekum said.

Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing

Mega urged to fire Jakob Tobing CIREBON, West Java: Hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) went on strike at the Cirebon legislature building to protest the ongoing amendment being made by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) into the 1945...

Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year

Bali resorts are heading for a more promising yearRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life in...

Truth, and reconciliation

Truth, and reconciliation Skepticism greeted President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to establish a new commission to thoroughly investigate the communal conflict in Maluku, which has claimed more than 6,000 lives and displaced tens of thousands of people since it erupted in January 1999.

Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999

Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...

A strange era

A strange era The candidacy for Jakarta's governorship is heating up by the day, with up to 38 candidates, including the incumbent Sutiyoso.Among others he is supported by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), who have strangely appointed him as hero of the fight against vice -- because he turned the...

Dad's Day okay, but...

Dad's Day okay, but... This is in response to an article Indonesian dads get no appreciation published by The Jakarta Post on Sunday, June 16, 2002, by Carl Chairul.Promoting Father's Day is a laudable sentiment.

Tourists yes... but environment first

Tourists yes... but environment first Dean Yates Reuters Selemadeg Kaja, Bali Staring at the terraced green rice fields that drop away into the distance, Putu Mahardika ponders how to tap the tourist trade on Indonesia's Bali island without harming his village's pristine environment.

Residents complain of threats

Residents complain of threats TANGERANG: Around 280 residents of Taman Ayu townhouses in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, complained on Monday that they have been threatened by the townhouse manager, Koko Matthew, through a letter which states that the management will stop its services and water supplies.

President should be a statesman

President should be a statesmanFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe time has come for the people to elect a non-partisan president. In this way, the nation's best leader will not be trapped by small-minded party politics, but instead will truly put national economic recovery to the fore.

ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stake

ANZ still interested in bidding for Niaga stakeAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Australia and New Zealand Banking Corp. Ltd. said Monday it is still interested in bidding for a majority stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Niaga despite the government's decision to cancel the original auction due to low bids.

Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pest

Rare Sulawesi hawk being killed as pestBambang M., Lorelindu National Park, Central Sulawesi Misperception is threatening the majestic Sulawesi Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus lanceolatus), one of Sulawesi's endemic birds.

Rupiah Rates June 17

Rupiah Rates June 17 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 17. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,207.00 8,207.00 8,751.00 8,663.00Australian dollar 1 5,166.05 4,600.84 4,910.19 4,856.48Brunei dollar 1 5,144.44 4,583.12 4,889.65 4,837.

Hyundai Motor faces strike threat

Hyundai Motor faces strike threat C.W. Lim Agence France-Presse Seoul Workers at South Korea's top carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. on Monday threatened to strike unless the company increases their wages by 12 percent.

Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state:

Peres has readied deal on provisional Palestinian state: Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Monday he prepared an accord with the Palestinians on the creation within eight weeks of a Palestinian state with provisional borders.

* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2

* Headlines: Akbar admits responsibility for Bulog funds2 * National: Parties press for Cabinet change 4 * Archipelago: Six more people killed in Aceh 5 * Opinion: A lesson in transparency from Gorontalo6 * City: PPP supports Fauzi in gubernatorial race 8 * World: Karzai wants to select his Cabinet...

East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor Sea

East Timor lays claim to disputed gas reserve in Timor SeaAgence France-Presse Darwin, Australia East Timor will claim the entire Greater Sunrise oil and gas reserve to which Australia has already staked its claim, East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri warned here Monday.

Application of 'syariah'

Application of 'syariah' From Forum Thumbs-up to the raids conducted by the authorities, for example the Tulungagung Police, against prostitution. Unfortunately, such raids fail to produce the desired results because there is no adequate sanction against those involved.

PALYJA to double investment

PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.

DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven

DENPASAR, Bali: Nine foreign performing art troupes and seven others from various Indonesian provinces will join the 24th Bali Art Festival scheduled to take place on the tourist island from June 22 through July 20, 2002, a report said on Monday.

Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declines

Banks focus on consumer loans as SBI rate declinesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Banks have become increasingly aggressive in channeling their money into consumer loans as profitability from investing in Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes has become thinner due to the declining trend in...

Murti, children's story teller

Murti, children's story tellerEndang Roh Suciati, Contributor, Jakarta Taking children's literature as the topic of her dissertation led Murti Bunanta, an author and academic, to become the first person to obtain a doctoral degree on that subject from the University of Indonesia in 1997.

TNI flexes its muscles over political privilege

TNI flexes its muscles over political privilegeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting controversy over its political role, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on Monday that it wanted to remain in the legislature until 2009, until it consolidated itself.Outgoing TNI chief Adm.

House falls behind schedule in bill deliberations

House falls behind schedule in bill deliberationsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The people are not likely to benefit from some of the important new laws as only a few of the bills being deliberated upon by the House of Representatives will be passed.

PALYJA to double investment

PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.

Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore

Navy cadets to visit M'sia, S'pore JAKARTA: At least 226 students of the Indonesian Naval Academy will make a series of goodwill visits to Malaysia and Singapore from June 27 to early August."The visit is actually the final activity the students, most of whom are in their third year, have to...

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 17, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Flood Canal development likely delayed

Flood Canal development likely delayedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Development of the Eastern Flood Canal, which was scheduled to start on June 22 in conjunction with the city's 475th anniversary, will likely be postponed, as the central government had not yet confirmed whether it...

1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS

1. PIRING: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Plates mirror social realities in exhibit 2. COVER: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Book covers raised to art form in Yogya

Book covers raised to art form in Yogya

Book covers raised to art form in YogyaAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A good book cover is surely more than simply a jacket to protect the pages inside, but should be a work of art in its own right to attract potential buyers.

Finding a suitable apartment can be tricky

Finding a suitable apartment can be trickyJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor Jakarta For many people, living in an apartment means easier living than living in houses. For instance, they will not need to do as much maintenance as they would have to on houses due its smaller size.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost...

1. Duit (3 x 21)

1. Duit (3 x 21)Most Asian currencies up, poor sentiment plagues U.S. dollar2. Nokia (2 x 24)Nokia optimistic on Asian growth despite global woes 3. Gold (1 x 40)Gold locked in current familiar range 4. HK (2 x 20) 'HK expects to record recovery in 2nd half'

PALYJA to double investment

PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.

Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999

Power sharing in three cabinets since Oct. 1999 Abdurrahman Megawati I Cabinet II Cabinet I Cabinet Oct. 1999 Aug. 2000 Aug. 2001 35 seats 26 seats 32 seatsIndonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P) 4 (11%) 2 (7%) 5 (15%)Golkar 5 (14%) - 3 (9%)National Awakening Party (PKB) 4 (11%) 5 (19%)...