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Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Wife of militant ordered jailed
Wife of militant ordered jailed MALAYSIA: The home minister signed an order to jail for two years the wife of an Islamic militant suspect connected to the al-Qaeda terrorist organization, a government source said on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TV owners share World Cup joy
TV owners share World Cup joyMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Soccer is the world's most favorite sport and attracts fans from all walks of life. The ongoing World Cup in Korea and Japan can be enjoyed by everyone, including the poor.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programs
Squatters left untouched by govt welfare programsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imagine a squalid three-by-four-meter house under a large water pipe on the Western Flood Canal in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Its walls consist of used plywood and rough concrete that supports the pipe.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines
1. Medan: 12 x 4 lines New fares introduced following driver protestMayor Abdillah of Medan, the North Sumatra capital, introduced new fares for public minivans on Thursday following a protest by hundreds of minivan drivers grouped under the Association of Medan Public Minivan Drivers/Owners...
Fri, 14 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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Court verdict on Manulife upsets Canadians
Court verdict on Manulife upsets CanadiansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Commercial Court declared on Thursday insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) bankrupt in a hugely controversial decision which some say would further deteriorate investors...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Elza's dossiers sent to prosecutors
Elza's dossiers sent to prosecutors JAKARTA: Police submitted details of bribery charges involving Elza Syarief, a lawyer for murder-accused Hutomo "Tommy" Mandalaputra, to the Jakarta Prosecutors' Office on Thursday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorship
Tarmidi defies Megawati's order, enters race for Jakarta governorshipAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City chapter chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Tarmidi Suhardjo defied on Thursday party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri's support for Jakarta...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Simpati SMS often fails
Simpati SMS often failsFrom Warta KotaAs a user of Simpati card service from Telkomsel, I have lately been disappointed by Simpati's unsatisfactory network operation. For instance, the short message service (SMS) frequently fails.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Sicilian puppet theater to delight Jakartans
Sicilian puppet theater to delight JakartansSonitha, Contributor, Jakarta Did you know that "puppets" comes from the Latin word pupus meaning little child?When talking about puppets, one might think of the ones that fit over the hand.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
People feel offended
People feel offendedFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFC
Indonesia must respect business contracts, says IFCA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite recent signs of improving economic fundamentals, foreign investors are still reluctant to invest in Indonesia due to legal uncertainties and breaches of business contracts by the Indonesian side.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worth
2002 Asiad boxers to prove their worthMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's boxing hopefuls for the 2002 Asian Games are set to prove if they still deserve places on the squad when they take part in the Asian Boxing Championships in Kuala Lumpur next week.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Gambler accused of bribery
Gambler accused of briberyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man believed to be an agent of an illegal gambling operator has attempted to bribe an anti-drug abuse activist."The man who claimed to be a close friend of Alfian Tjahjono contacted me through a friend of mine and offered me Rp 250 million to...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Pakistan sticks to peaceful negotiations
Pakistan sticks to peaceful negotiations Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has sent special envoy Najmuddin A. Shaikh to brief Indonesian leaders on the latest situation between Pakistan and India. Shaikh spoke to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his mission to Indonesia on Monday.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Audit commission seeks help from defiant masters
Audit commission seeks help from defiant mastersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) has sought the help of the House of Representatives (DPR) to force state officials to submit their wealth declarations.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: Witness
Funding for E. Timor militias came from state: WitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Money to fund prointegration militias to launch a campaign against independence supporters in East Timor three years ago had come from the former Indonesian province's...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta's Governor
Jakarta's Governor The battle for the position of governor of Jakarta has begun. The "defending champion" Sutiyoso seems to be in a favorable position following recent rumors that the President supports him.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish Madjid
RI leaders lazy, weak, not serious: Nurcholish MadjidBernie K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do we explain the sight last Wednesday of the Indonesian delegation shopping in one of Rome's most expensive arcades while attending a world summit on hunger?Bad timing maybe, but a note by...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Curb rice imports, raise prices: Experts
Curb rice imports, raise prices: ExpertsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the government wants to achieve self sufficiency in rice, it should pursue it from two fronts: curbing rice imports and boosting the floor price of rice, according to one legislator.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Theater group touches lives of rural children
Theater group touches lives of rural childrenTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta At the beginning and end of the show Cerita dari Kampung Anak Wayang (Stories from Puppet Children Village), the children say in harmony: "Greetings of friendship, love and peace.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Build national spirit
Build national spirit Being Indonesia is choosing a long and difficult way. But that is what the founding fathers chose, making the pluralist country of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.It is not easy to maintain this national concept and spirit.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Students at a loss over future studies
Students at a loss over future studiesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many students who want to continue their studies at university are at a loss because they do not really know what subject to major in and which university to go to.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improvingFrom Media IndonesiaAs a social organization, after studying Law No.16/2001 on foundations, we would like to propose that a government regulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued. Based on our scrutiny, the law contains several "illogical" articles.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Analysts doubt divestment plan
Analysts doubt divestment planDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Given the failed sale of Bank Niaga, the government will find it difficult to carry out its ambitious plan of selling three more banks this year, analysts said.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Govt bans 12 haj service firms
Govt bans 12 haj service firms JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has revoked the operational licenses of 12 companies that offer special haj services as they have failed to live up to their promises.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
U.S. returns fossils to China
U.S. returns fossils to China CHINA: The United States has returned to China 14 tons of fossils that were illegally smuggled to the United States last year, the state press said on Thursday. The artifacts included the nearly intact fossilized remains of a five-meter long ichthyosaur, a large...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VP
Jakarta Fair to be opened twice by President and VPMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time ever, the 2002 Jakarta Fair will be opened twice in two separate ceremonies by Vice President Hamzah Haz and President Megawati Soekarnoputri respectively.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah down
Asian currencies mixed, rupiah downS. Anuradha, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were mixed in thin trading Thursday, with the baht benefiting from capital inflows and the peso suffering amid deepening concerns about fiscal slippage in the Philippines.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom Republika I received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Ministerial delegation to visit East Timor
Ministerial delegation to visit East TimorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a sign of good will to build a good relationship with the new state of East Timor, a high-powered delegation is leaving for Dili on Friday to discuss various bilateral issues.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom Republika I received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
M-WEB's CEO resigns
M-WEB's CEO resigns JAKARTA: M-WEB Indonesia's CEO Stephen Gilmore tendered his resignation on Thursday following a worldwide management restructuring by its South Africa-based holding company Myriad International Holdings (MIH).
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Govt forms independent probe team for Maluku
Govt forms independent probe team for MalukuFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has established an independent team to ensure an impartial investigation into the three years of sectarian conflict in Maluku.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
New fares introduced following driver protest
New fares introduced following driver protestApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Mayor Abdillah of Medan, the North Sumatra capital, introduced new fares for public minivans on Thursday following a protest by hundreds of minivan drivers grouped under the Association of Medan Public Minivan...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Foundation law
Foundation law needs improvingFrom Media IndonesiaAs a social organization, after studying Law No.16/2001 on foundations, we would like to propose that a government regulation (PP) specifying its implementation be promptly issued. Based on our scrutiny, the law contains several "illogical" articles.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLN
NGOs set up monitoring posts, plan to sue PLNOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), concerned about the poor service provided by the State Electricity Company (PLN) here, started the operation on Thursday of monitoring and complaint...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Worker seeks status certainty
Worker seeks status certaintyFrom RepublikaI received my salary at PT Semen Cibinong (PT SC) from June 1, 1994 until June 1, 1999 starting from Rp 115,000 per month plus a medical allowance of about Rp 30,000. My last salary was Rp 192,500 while the medical allowance remained at Rp 30,000.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Megawati arrives in Britain
Megawati arrives in Britain Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in London on Wednesday at the start of a four-day official visit to Britain.Megawati flew in from Rome on her private Garuda Indonesian Airlines Airbus jet to Heathrow Airport where a Royal Air Force guard of honor...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Administrative discipline
Administrative discipline The end of the assistance agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Indonesian government has raised controversy. The controversy indicates a shift in making a strategic decision in government.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Debtors on trial
Debtors on trial by the press The media play a critical role in the perception of facts. Human interest, emotion, alleged disclosures, and so on are potent forces that the media thrive upon. Credibility and honesty are critical and should be our highest priority. Consider this example.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TNI's political neutrality a myth: Analysts
TNI's political neutrality a myth: AnalystsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bill on general elections, which provides that members of the military will be able to vote and be elected in the 2004 general election, is a good start but on its own is insufficient to take the military out...
Fri, 14 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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TNI, Police highest blood donors
TNI, Police highest blood donors TANGERANG: The Armed Forces (TNI) and Police blood donor club remains the most generous donor in Tangerang, according to data from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in Tangerang. From 1997 to 2001, the group has donated 5,500 units of blood.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002
TV Program: Friday, June 14, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Build national spirit
Build national spirit Being Indonesia is choosing a long and difficult way. But that is what the founding fathers chose, making the pluralist country of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.It is not easy to maintain this national concept and spirit.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Jakarta's governor
Jakarta's governor The battle for the position of governor of Jakarta has begun. The "defending champion" Sutiyoso seems to be in a favorable position following recent rumors that the President supports him.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mega, Hamzah offend the people
Mega, Hamzah offend the people From Bisnis Indonesia The report that Megawati and Hamzah Haz would like Sutiyoso to be reelected as the governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 term is really a cause for deep concern.