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Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election race
Civilians join military in gubernatorial election raceAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's 85 councillors are scheduled to elect the new Jakarta governor and vice governor on Sept. 17. So far, 50 nomination forms have been issued by the council.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Our deepest sympathy and condolences
Our deepest sympathy and condolenceson the passing of Mrs Veeramalla Buchamma,63-years old, the mother of our editorial staff memberVeeramalla Anjaiah. She died in Nalgonda, India, on Sunday, June 16, 2002.The deceased was buried in Nalgonda, India,on Monday, June 17, 2002.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
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.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Fire damages BDNI building
Fire damages BDNI building JAKARTA: Fire gutted the third floor of the now-defunct Bank Dagang Negara Indonesia (BDNI) building on Jl. Balikpapan, Central Jakarta, on Monday morning. A short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil case
DTT, Holdiko file appeal over KPPU ruling on Indomobil caseFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consulting firm PT Deloitte & Touche, Tohmatsu (DTT) FAS and holding company PT Holdiko Perkasa filed an appeal on Monday at two separate courts over the recent ruling of the Business Competition...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 18, 2002Performances* Traditional Theater - Longser Runtah, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022 4233562), 8 p.m., June 22. * Bandung Music Day, Braga street and Mayoralty building, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 23.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Maluku team limited to recommendations
Maluku team limited to recommendationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Maluku investigation team's mission is unlikely to fulfill people's sense of justice as their authority has been limited to providing recommendations to put an end to the conflict.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Navy to buy choppers from Russia
Navy to buy choppers from Russia SURABAYA: The Navy will purchase 10 MI-2 and MI-17 helicopters from Russia, four nomad patrol planes from Australia, a training plane from France and a Casa plane from state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI), to strengthen the force, says Navy...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
When will fuel
When will fuel prices go down? From Rakyat Merdeka The government has raised the price of fuel as part of a grand strategy to abolish the fuel subsidy in 2004 and improve the government's financial position.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes
Nokia upbeat on Asian growth despite global woes Agence France-Presse Singapore The Asia-Pacific region is set to consolidate its position as the leading source of growth for the world's biggest telecom equipment maker Nokia, a senior executive of the company said Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
A lesson in transparency
A lesson in transparencyAhmad Suaedy, Asia Foundation, Jakarta Gorontalo may be Indonesia's newest, or 32nd province, and its governor, Ir H. Fadel Muhammad, may be rumored to be subject to a travel ban.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Wanted: A trustworthy and competent Jakarta governor
Wanted: A trustworthy and competent Jakarta governorMarco Kusumawijaya, Urban Development Consultant, Jakarta How important, really, is a governor for Jakarta? He or she is important only if he or she becomes the star captain (think of Johan Cruyf, for example) of a total-football team consisting...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
C. Sulawesi National Park threatened
C. Sulawesi National Park threatenedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 3,000 hectares of a total of 87,196 hectares, or about 3.4 percent, of the Lore Lindu National Park (TNLL) in Palu, Central Sulawesi, are facing serious threats of damage due to lllegal logging, a report said.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
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'
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Akbar acknowledges responsibility for Rp40b Bulog funds
Akbar acknowledges responsibility for Rp40b Bulog fundsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During a cross-examination in the Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) corruption scandal at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), defendant Akbar Tandjung, the former minister/state secretary, on...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Police nab candy bandits
Police nab candy bandits BOGOR: Bogor Police have arrested six robbers, including two drivers, who stole 800 boxes of Mentos candy worth Rp 300 million from two container trucks last month.Bogor Police subprecinct deputy chief Comr. Edi S.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
With regard to your article [i]Government and the House in favor
With regard to your article Government and the House in favor of media restriction in The Jakarta Post of May 29, I must say that as an editor and journalist that the domestic press have only themselves to blame for any contemplated revisions of the press law.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
AGO pledges to follow up KPKPN's reports
AGO pledges to follow up KPKPN's reports JAKARTA: The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General's Office, under which the latter will follow up the commission's reports on alleged corruption.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Parties press for Cabinet change to boost position
Parties press for Cabinet change to boost positionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With calls mounting for the replacement of some Cabinet ministers, political parties were fishing for deals ahead of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) annual session in August, analysts said on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Manulife says receiver irresponsible
Manulife says receiver irresponsibleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), which was declared bankrupt by the Central Jakarta Commercial Court last week, has criticized the court-appointed receiver as "totally irresponsible".
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Indonesia to buy Czech defense equipment
Indonesia to buy Czech defense equipmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Monday for a three-day state visit, during which she would likely sign an agreement to purchase a wide range of defense equipment from the country.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy
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 every town across the...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Semen Cibinong fires 600 temporary workers
Semen Cibinong fires 600 temporary workersAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The Cilacap plant of the country's third largest cement producer PT Semen Cibinong recently dismissed 600 of its 900 temporary workers in the name of efficiency, an official said here on Monday.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
'Muslims, Christians have same God'
'Muslims, Christians have same God'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Will Christians join Muslims in Heaven when they die? The question is hard to answer. But for some Indonesian Muslims, especially hard-liners, they will certainly say "no".
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Association doubts rising rubber price to persist
Association doubts rising rubber price to persistAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber in the international market has been on the rise during the past several months, but local rubber association doubted whether the trend would continue throughout the remaining...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment
Woman accuses public order officers of sexual harassment I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post DenpasarThe Denpasar Police have vowed to thoroughly investigate a formal complaint filed by a 24-year-old woman who claims that she and five other women were sexually harassed by the chief of the city's...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
The poor fear public order officers
The poor fear public order officers Poverty has become one of the most important issues for the city administration, with the number of Jakartans living below the poverty line having continued to increase since the economic crisis first struck in mid-1997.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
No more job for
No more job for education ministry? From Warta Kota This newspaper in its June 11 edition reported head of secondary and tertiary education service of Jakarta as saying that government schools were free to collect money when receiving new students.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
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...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. MURTI: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTSMurti, children's story tellerTaking 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.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Fourth DPR session beginning May 13 (to July 19, 2002)
Fourth DPR session beginning May 13 (to July 19, 2002) Bill Status Child Protection might be completed in July Corruption Eradication Commission might be completed in July Presidential Pardon might be completed in July Settlement of Industrial Disputes might be completed in July Electricity might...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
MPR urged to complete amendment
MPR urged to complete amendment JAKARTA: The Indonesian Students Executive Board (BEM) staged a peaceful demonstration at the People's Consultative Assembly building, demanding the Assembly complete the amendment being made to the 1945 Constitution before 2004.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Breeding, a profitable way to save deer
Breeding, a profitable way to save deerRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta Deer breeding has become common in Yogyakarta since the introduction of roast venison on the menu of a five-star hotel on Jl. Parangtritis last year.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Govt sets deadline for 'education for all'
Govt sets deadline for 'education for all'Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elis, 14, had to drop out of school after elementary school and leave her village in Yogyakarta to seek work in Jakarta as a maid to help support her brothers' schooling.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
PPP supports Fauzi Bowo in gubernatorial race
PPP supports Fauzi Bowo in gubernatorial raceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) announced on Monday that it would throw its support behind current City Secretary Fauzi Bowo as its strongest candidate for governor.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Six more killed in Aceh over weekend
Six more killed in Aceh over weekendIbnu Matnoor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh At least six people, including two alleged members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), were killed in separate incidents in the restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam over the weekend,...
Tue, 18 Jun 2002
Defending champ Thailand eases past Singapore in ASEAN meet
Defending champ Thailand eases past Singapore in ASEAN meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Thailand took an easy 3-0 win over Singapore to make a strong statement that they would continue to dominate in the ASEAN Junior Volleyball Championship now underway here.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah up
Bullish stock market to help drive rupiah upDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An absence of fresh news is expected to limit the movement of the rupiah this week, although bullish sentiment in the stock market will provide more leeway to the local currency to slightly strengthen against the...
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Cibibong suffers losses in Q1
Cibibong suffers losses in Q1 JAKARTA: Cement makers PT Semen Cibinong recorded losses of Rp 52 billion (US$6 million) in the first quarter of the year following an increase in operational costs and a drop in export proceeds resulting from the strengthening of the rupiah.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
'Jakarta Fairground is too far'
'Jakarta Fairground is too far' The Jakarta Fair has taken place every year in the capital since 1969. First staged at the National Monument (Monas), the event was moved to the site of the former Kemayoran airport in 1992.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Merola believes in power of art
Merola believes in power of artChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta If you ask Italian Ambassador Alessandro Merola what he has learned from his stint in Indonesia, "patience" would be on top of the list."In Western countries we tend to rush everything.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Haj fee to rise, minister says
Haj fee to rise, minister says SURABAYA: In contrast to a previous agreement between the House of Representatives and his aide to cap the haj fee, Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Husein Al-Munawar said the government would increase the charge for the next haj season.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Corruption mars councillors' housing development
Corruption mars councillors' housing developmentOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A Lampung-based corruption watchdog has revealed a conspiracy between the Lampung provincial legislative council and a real estate developer in the construction of 26 houses for councillors.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Mega opts to keep silent on calls to revamp Cabinet
Mega opts to keep silent on calls to revamp CabinetFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite mounting calls to reshuffle her Cabinet, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has opted to keep the nation waiting, at least until her arrival back home.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Limited number of parties good for democracy: Politicians
Limited number of parties good for democracy: PoliticiansMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fewer political parties contesting the 2004 general elections the better, politicians here say."What we need is a multi-party system with a limited number of political parties.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
KL power firm to focus on hydro-power
KL power firm to focus on hydro-power Malaysia's electricity utility firm Tenaga Nasional will focus on developing hydro-electric plants in efforts to ease the country's dependence on gas, reports said Sunday.
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Watch the World Cup from the comfort of your own car
Watch the World Cup from the comfort of your own carRinaldi Herdianto, Contributor, Jakarta In the past couple of weeks, Jakartans have witnessed unusual early evening traffic jams after work. It appears that many more people than normal are heading home at the same time with no one willing to stay...
Mon, 17 Jun 2002
Living in a cheap apartment an inspiring experience
Living in a cheap apartment an inspiring experienceJoko E.H. Anwar Contributor The Jakarta PostJust like people on high incomes, many in the middle- to lower-income bracket seek the same advantages from living in an apartment.