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Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Opposition seeks graft probe
Opposition seeks graft probe MALAYSIA: An opposition leader called on Tuesday for a police investigation into claims that Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik had allegedly obstructed a graft probe.Democratic Action Party (DAP) president Lim Kit Siang said the case against Ling, who heads the...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Victims of violence call for rule of law
Victims of violence call for rule of law JAKARTA: People who fell victim to the bloody incident on July 27, 1996, when the head office of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) was taken over by a government- backed splinter group, demanded the ruling PDI Perjuangan show a...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Some delegates use private jets
Some delegates use private jets Not all delegates for the current UN meeting on sustainable development in Bali utilized scheduled commercial flights to get to Bali, as some chose to fly in their own private jets.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
JP;TNT;
JP;TNT; ANPAi..r.. UN-Forest-environment Indonesia's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction JP/8/FORESTRI's rich tropical forests on brink of extinctionTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Legislators or politicians?
Legislators or politicians? The petition calling for an inquiry into President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend the birth of East Timor last month is another grim illustration of how most of our elected representatives need to elevate themselves from being a bunch of opportunistic...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon
Labor extortion remains unresolved soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to take charge of transporting of overseas workers home upon their arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and will no longer use the special lounge at the terminal as a transit point.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
35,663 families without bathrooms
35,663 families without bathrooms TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal resettlement and regional infrastructure agency disclosed on Tuesday that 35,663 families living in 20 slums across the municipality relieve themselves on open land as they do not have bathrooms.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Intro
Intro World Environment Day, commemorated each year on June 5, is one of the principle vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI's forests on brink of extinction
RI's forests on brink of extinctionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush tropical forests, home to thousands of plant and animal species.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the initial Southwest Pacific talks in Bali, which will open on Saturday with a meeting of senior officials.The foreign ministry announced in its press release that Director General for Asia-Pacific and Africa Makarim Wibisono will...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than researchA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali International scientists lashed out on Tuesday at governments around the world for their lack of commitment to supporting science and technology programs for sustainable development.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
The case for sustainable forests
The case for sustainable forestsDidy Wurjanto, Bureau of Planning and Finance , Ministry of Forestry ,Jakarta, dwu112001@yahoo.com Sustainable development is a process of meeting the continuing needs of people while protecting and enhancing the resource base on which the entire production of goods...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Mining operations put environment at risk
Mining operations put environment at riskA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali It was a superb day for the fishermen out in Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi. However, when they came ashore on that day in mid-1996, they were surprised by an odd scene: hundreds of fish floating dead along the...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Medan loses its historical buildings
Medan loses its historical buildings MEDAN, North Sumatra: The capital of North Sumatra, Medan, will soon lose its rich legacy of historical buildings because they are being demolished at an alarming rate, say non- governmental organizations (NGOs).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
;JP;NFK;
;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. Kholilbisri-People-Interview Muslim cleric with political talent JP/20/CHOLILMuslim cleric with political talent Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaTo many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtorsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is urging the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to help thousands of people who received loans from banks that were subsequently shut down by the government...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday
New TNI chief to be installed on FridayTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The uncertain future of former Army chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto may well be short-lived as President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to install him as the new Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander on Friday.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
National Police to restore deputy chief post
National Police to restore deputy chief postYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Restoring the controversial deputy chief post is among the significant changes in the National Police organizational structure, to be submitted to the State Ministry for Administrative Reform for approval.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI
KL businesses urged to invest more in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due to...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: AmienKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest constitutional amendment process...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directiveAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso looked surprised on Tuesday upon learning that the West Jakarta mayor had instructed students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays, saying he would ask the mayor to explain the controversial...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
A cleric with political bent
A cleric with political bentMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for anyone as it can bolster one's esteem.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Students protest governorship candidates from military background
Students protest governorship candidates from military backgroundJupriadi The Jakarta Post MakassarDozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have a military...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
House agrees on 2000 budget figures
House agrees on 2000 budget figures JAKARTA: All nine factions of the House of Representatives unanimously approved on Tuesday the government-proposed final figures for the 2000 state budget. In its draft, the government revealed a deficit of Rp 16.13 trillion (about US$1.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RIThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 The Brilliant6:00 News7:00 Talk...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Medan folks in North Sumatra have taken great delight in consuming various kinds of Chinese tea, as indicated by the presence of at least five Chinese-style tea houses that help drinkers appreciate the origins of this...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
KL to start whipping illegals soon
KL to start whipping illegals soon PHILIPPINES: Malaysia warned on Tuesday it would begin whipping illegal immigrants in about three months following amendments to the country's immigration laws.Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Taufik Mohamed Noor stressed that Filipinos who comprise a big...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidenceFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe people have struggled for four years in search of a democratic state mechanism. The fall of the New Order regime, it turns out, has not also meant the end to authoritarianism in this country.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
PrepCom boycotters hit the street
PrepCom boycotters hit the street A policeman (above) stands guard as a Greenpeace activist displays a poster during a rally in front of the Bali International Convention Center.Greenpeace is promoting the slogan "Reclaim the earth" at their rallies in Bali, while other non-governmental...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific regionJusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta The impact of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talksThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa have been appointed to mediate negotiations on an action plan aimed at balancing global economic development with the environment, in an effort to break the apparent deadlock three days...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
RI sailors stranded in Kenya
RI sailors stranded in Kenya JAKARTA: As many as 26 Indonesian sailors have been left stranded for eight months at Kilindini port near the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, Indonesian Marine Watch (IMW) reported.IMW spokesman Gabriel D.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 4, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 79,000 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific
Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia PacificJusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Corporate accountability requires global watchdog
Corporate accountability requires global watchdogThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Reckless multinational companies cause havoc to the environment and victims are unable to hold them responsible, according to a Greenpeace report calling for a global body to monitor corporate accountability and...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five
DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five others were severely injured on Tuesday morning during a violent attack by hundreds of residents of Desa Adat Culik traditional village against the residents of Banjar Kebon in Karangasem, some 80 kilometers northeast of here, a report...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Massive investment required for clean water supply in W. Jakarta
Massive investment required for clean water supply in W. Jakarta 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
1. Nego ---- 2x19
1. Nego ---- 2x19 RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks 2. Logging --- 1x24 Neighbors mute on illegal logs 3. Annan ---- 1x27 'Planet still in need of intensive care' 4. Asean ---- 1x28 ASEAN wants more money from North =========== 5. Heads 6. Cap
Wed, 05 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Develpment expo opens
Develpment expo opens Vendors tidy up the batik exhibits at the Bhisma Cakti stand at the World Sustainable Development Expo 2002 at the Nusa Dua complex. The exhibition, opened on Tuesday, will run through Friday, June 7, when the ministerial meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development...
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screening
Komnas HAM members to undergo House screeningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaEight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Keycorp wins BNI contract
Keycorp wins BNI contract SYDNEY: Keycorp Ltd., an Australian smart card company, said Tuesday it has won a contract to supply 800 electronic payment terminals to Bank Negara Indonesia.The contract is with Indonesian distributor PT. IndoArtha CiptaLestari, known as PT.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Interpellation rights
Interpellation rights An interpellation proposal submitted by members of the House of Representatives (DPR) over President Megawati's policy to attend East Timor's independence inaugural ceremony on May 20 is at present a hot issue in the House.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual Session
Amien says no deadlock at MPR Annual SessionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest constitutional amendment...