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Fri, 14 Jun 2002
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...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
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checkedApartemen Golf Pondok Indah offers a high standard of comfort and privacy There are no other apartments in Jakarta with location, facilities, services and security like those of Apartemen Golf Pondok Indah.
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
'Sutiyoso doesn't deserve another term as governor'
'Sutiyoso doesn't deserve another term as governor' The race to become the next governor of Jakarta is heating up. The incumbent Sutiyoso, who was severely criticized for his handling of the recent flooding, has stated his readiness to serve a second term.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Police officers dismissed
Police officers dismissed PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters has dismissed five officers for a variety of reasons, including fathering a child out of wedlock."The five officers have been discharged from the corps because they persisted in violating regulations, although we...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
* National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central
* National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. English Language Tours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:30 a.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Seven killed in Aceh violence
Seven killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Two Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel, two alleged members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and three civilians died in armed conflict here on Wednesday and Thursday, a military officer said on Thursday.TNI spokesman in Aceh province Maj.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Mistakes all round in tickets row: FIFA
Mistakes all round in tickets row: FIFA SEOUL: Mistakes were made all round with World Cup ticket arrangements from setting South Korean prices too high to over- estimating the number of foreign fans who would travel to the first finals in Asia, FIFA said on Thursday.
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
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDs
Poverty alleviation programs exclude those without IDsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are many theories to explain why the government's various programs to eliminate poverty have been futile.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Debtors on trial by the press
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
Jakarta officials to get pistols: The Jakarta administration
Jakarta officials to get pistols: The Jakarta administration plans to distribute FN .38 pistols to officials at the public order and transportation offices to carry out their daily duties. City public order office chief Firman Hutajalu said that the pistols had been purchased using the city budget.
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
Tanners ask for export tax on leathers
Tanners ask for export tax on leathersAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tanners Association has renewed calls for the government to reimpose export tax on raw leather to ensure sufficient supplies at home, noting that many local tanneries have been closed or were facing...
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
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
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.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
'Becak' drivers attack officers
'Becak' drivers attack officers A fight broke on Thursday between North Jakarta public order officers and around 200 becak (pedicab) drivers in Sungai Bambu subdistrict in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.The clash at midday left a car destroyed by fire and another car damaged, while three officers...
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
Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'
Aceh's 'peace' thrives on 'sustainable violence'Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam A year after the Presidential Order No. 4/2001, which commenced a military crackdown, the control of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) seems to have declined, but it is a long, long way before Jakarta could...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
SUZUKI ESCUDO 2.0:
SUZUKI ESCUDO 2.0: Perfectly combines your on-road and off-road desires Whether you are a city person or one that loves the daring challenges of difficult, rocky and mountainous terrain, here is a 4 X 2 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) that has been meticulously created to answer the requirements of...
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
Minister decries inefficiency
Minister decries inefficiency JAKARTA: State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin said on Thursday that continuing inefficiency in state departments and offices was the result of a lack of oversight.
Fri, 14 Jun 2002
BOT maintains Thai growth forecast
BOT maintains Thai growth forecast BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank has maintained its economic growth forecast of 2.5-3.5 percent for this year, a report said Thursday. The prediction would remain despite the fact several institutions have revised their figures in light of signs of recovery in the...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Ancol to provide free tickets
Ancol to provide free tickets JAKARTA: Ancol Dreamland will provide free tickets on June 21 in commemoration of Jakarta's 475th anniversary during the Jakarta Rumahku, Aku Cinta Jakarta (Jakarta, my home, I love Jakarta) festival.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
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...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Firms stay competitive by outsourcing
Firms stay competitive by outsourcingThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok It is a relatively a new game in town. The pace has gathered. Some Thai bankers are alarmed, and so too are policy-makers in charge of national competitiveness.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Tenganan people care for enviromnent
Tenganan people care for enviromnentRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The large drum at the tower beats 21 times as a wakeup call to residents of quiet Tenganan Penggringsingan village near Candi Dasa resort in Karang Asem, around 100 kilometers east of Nusa Dua.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music: Country Road11:00 Talk...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Authorities hunt down car importer
Authorities hunt down car importer JAKARTA: National Police detectives are hunting down a luxury car importer and a close friend of Comr. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb, who admitted earlier in a police questioning that he issued temporary vehicle documents for 11 Mercedes Benz cars, allegedly smuggled from...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
'Don't expect too much from the police'
'Don't expect too much from the police' People are disappointed by the failure of the police to solve many of the past bombing cases in the country, especially in Jakarta. Many have expressed their pessimism over the police's ability to find the perpetrators in the latest bomb blasts.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
No action taken to restore damaged Lake Tondano
No action taken to restore damaged Lake TondanoYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Locals and tourists are no longer able to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tondano, some 37 kilometers north of here in Minahasa Regency, as it has been suffering from serious environmental deterioration for many...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
ASEAN's task at hand
ASEAN's task at handBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id To the world's dismay and horror, 15 days later after India tested its nuclear weapons on May 13, 1998, Pakistan tested their own.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
FDI in Vietnam down 26%
FDI in Vietnam down 26% HANOI: Vietnam attracted just US$394 million' of foreign investment in the first five months of 2002, marking a year-on- year decline of 26 percent, the General Office of Statistic (GOS) said Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nomination
PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nominationAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) were still divided on Wednesday about the endorsement by party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso for the...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Prambanan temple
Prambanan temple for prayersFrom KompasWith reference to the letter sent by I Nyoman Mettayasa from Tabanan, Bali, regarding the permit for conducting prayers at the Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta, it should be noted that as the nation's cultural heritage, Prambanan is safeguarded by Law No.
Thu, 13 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...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
SBI rate slides slightly
SBI rate slides slightly JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes slid slightly at the central bank's weekly auction Wednesday. The one-month SBI notes stood at 15.16 percent, down from 15.17 percent last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Two men robbed and shot
Two men robbed and shot JAKARTA: A group of robbers on motorcycles shot two men who were traveling in a Kijang van along Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, before making off with Rp 235 million.Lilik Priyo Utama, who witnessed the robbery on Wednesday, said the crooks were on two motorcycles and carrying four...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: Witness
Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: WitnessTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testifying on behalf of the defendants in the 1999 East Timor atrocities case said on Wednesday that a book prepared by Australian intelligence showed a well-planned plot to lead the...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Police to get Australian patrol ships
Police to get Australian patrol ships JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar left on Wednesday for the Australian city of Perth to meet with representatives of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on dealing with transnational...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Pirated music growing out of control, industry group says
Pirated music growing out of control, industry group saysMatt Beer, Agence France-Presse, San Francisco Two out of every five music recordings sold worldwide in 2001 were illegal copies, with China, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico leading the trend, a global recording industry trade group said...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
1. APBD: 12 x 4 lines
1. APBD: 12 x 4 lines Papua to drop student fees, increase teacher salariesWith new powers under the special autonomy laws, the provincial legislature in Irian Jaya (Papua) has dropped all fees for elementary and high school students as of the 2002/2003 academic year to give children more of an...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
ASEAN-China pact more diplomacy than detail for now
ASEAN-China pact more diplomacy than detail for nowPatrick Chalmers, Kuala Lumpur, Reuters A plan by China and Southeast Asian nations to unite a quarter of the world's population in a free trade area is progressing at a relaxed pace, buoying critics who say the idea is more grandiose politics than...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Sultan to be questioned in graft case
Sultan to be questioned in graft case YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said here on Tuesday that he was ready to be questioned by the Attorney's General Office over the alleged misused of some Rp 54 billion funds of Bank Indonesian liquidation support (BLBI), for his now...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, June 15 to July 15. * Painting Humanity and Eccentricity by Made Kaek, Gallery 9, Jl AA Gede Rai, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until June 18.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Mulia seizure order withdrawn
Mulia seizure order withdrawn JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court withdrew on Wednesday its decision to seize Hotel Mulia Senayan after the hotel paid its Rp 15 billion (US$ 1.7 million) debt to the city administration.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Association calls for higher duty on sugar
Association calls for higher duty on sugarAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Sugar Association has renewed calls on the government to raise the import duty on sugar imports to protect local producers as many other countries do including European countries and the United...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
'RCTI' responds
'RCTI' responds Soccer has become a global industry aimed at profit-making. Kirch Media spent a huge sum of money to secure the World Cup 2002 broadcasting license from FIFA. Kirch Media required that RCTI pay US$5 million for the right to broadcast in Indonesian territory.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
House to summon former officials
House to summon former officials JAKARTA: The leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) has put its support behind moves by a team of members of House Commission I to summon former ministers/state secretaries from the Suharto regime to the present to shed light on the Presidential Assistance...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002
Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracks
Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Minister of Finance Boediono have made a new economic reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite signs that the...