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Thu, 30 May 2002
World Summit likely to fail in regulating multinationals
World Summit likely to fail in regulating multinationalsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The upcoming World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg will likely fail to regulate multinational companies as a demand for a universal code of conduct for them met with strong...
Thu, 30 May 2002
'Bade' brings the dead to the afterlife
'Bade' brings the dead to the afterlifeTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Cremation is one of the most important life-cycle rituals within the Hindu religion. Balinese Hindus believe a human body is comprised of five basic elements -- fire, earth, air, water and ether which are locally called...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Govt denies practicing policies discriminating Chinese descents
Govt denies practicing policies discriminating Chinese descentsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra refuted the accusation that the government has imposed a discriminatory policy on citizenship for Chinese-Indonesians, saying...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Wolfowitz to visit S'pore, RP
Wolfowitz to visit S'pore, RP UNITED STATES: The deputy defense secretary of the United States, Paul Wolfowitz, will visit Singapore and the Philippines beginning this week to discuss the war on terrorism with regional leaders and meet American troops, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Niaga sale likely to be canceled due to low bids
Niaga sale likely to be canceled due to low bidsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is likely to cancel the disposal of its 51 percent stake in medium-sized Bank Niaga to strategic investors due to low bidding prices submitted by the bidders, State Minister of State...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Gus Dur rests in hospital
Gus Dur rests in hospital JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid is taking a rest at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta following an annual general checkup on Tuesday evening.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Military domination in Maluku revealed in new govt policy
Military domination in Maluku revealed in new govt policyYogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post JakartaThe appointment of Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso to lead security restoration operations in the troubled Maluku province points to clear domination of the military there and a tactful admission by the...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Pondok Indah swimming pool
Pondok Indah swimming pool The management of South Jakarta's crowded Pondok Indah swimming pool seem not to care about public security and convenience as the number of visitors to the pool keeps growing.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Chan's key to magic: Originality
Chan's key to magic: OriginalityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian magician Thomas Chan cannot help but be flirtatious. If you are amazed by his magic tricks and ask for the secrets to them, he will always reply with "I'll tell you if you'll be my girlfriend".
Thu, 30 May 2002
Future brightens for Southeast Asian arms makers
Future brightens for Southeast Asian arms makers Dan Eaton, Reuters, Bangkok Economic recovery and a reluctance to rely on traditional suppliers is breathing new life into Southeast Asia's flagging small arms industry, according to a new report.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recovery
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recoveryTata Huberta, Economist, Washington Over the last few days, newspapers have been filled with quarterly financial statements by a number of Indonesian corporations.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Megawati to visit Europe next month
Megawati to visit Europe next monthAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will embark on a two-week trip to Europe on June 8. The trip will be her second this year since she took office last July.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Govt to launch quarterly review of VoIP operators
Govt to launch quarterly review of VoIP operatorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will review the operation of the existing five Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators every three months, according to an official, adding that dormant operators will risk losing their...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Future brightens for Southeast Asian arms makers
Future brightens for Southeast Asian arms makers Dan Eaton Reuters BangkokEconomic recovery and a reluctance to rely on traditional suppliers is breathing new life into Southeast Asia's flagging small arms industry, according to a new report.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Arrest me, not clerics says VP
Arrest me, not clerics says VPMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz challenged the authorities on Wednesday to arrest him in place of Muslim clerics charged with having links to a terrorist network."There are no terrorists here. I guarantee that.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Learning English is serious fun at Regent
Learning English is serious fun at Regent For people at the Regent Indonesia English Language Center, serious fun is not a contradiction. They believe it is the correct way to learn English."Learning English is a serious business, which requires hard work and attention to grammar," dean of Regent...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Pfizer buys back shares
Pfizer buys back shares JAKARTA: Giant U.S. drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has increased its stake in its Indonesian subsidiary PT Pfizer Indonesia to 99 percent from 80 percent after buying back its shares listed in Surabaya from minority shareholders through a tender offer.
Thu, 30 May 2002
House to assess 27 envoy candidates
House to assess 27 envoy candidates Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives is slated to assess the track record of 27 candidates for ambassadorial posts next month, most of whom are career diplomats, to be assigned to various countries.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Sambas refugees ordered out of stadium
Sambas refugees ordered out of stadium PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Pontianak municipal administration issued a final warning to hundreds of Madurese people taking refuge in the city's stadium, saying it would use force to remove the refugees if necessary.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Restaurants for vegetarians in town
Restaurants for vegetarians in townWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar Strolling down Denpasar's streets, most of the food vendors are offering seafood, Balinese food, Muslim delicacies or Javanese food mainly made with meat, either fish, chicken or beef.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunity
Humanitarianism: Challenge and opportunityIgnas Kleden The Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta ceia@centrin.net.id Humanitarianism and humanism have been controversial ever since post-modernist theorists tried to debunk the universality of their values.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Row over oil revenues
Row over oil revenues We cringe on learning of the threat by 48 regents to block and halt oil and natural gas production throughout the country unless the finance minister revokes his recent decision on the oil- revenue split between the central government and local administrations.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Megawati to go to Europe in June
Megawati to go to Europe in JuneAnnastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri will embark on a two-week trip to Europe on June 8. The trip will be her second this year since she took office last July.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Diplomats want cheaper lunches
Diplomats want cheaper lunches JAKARTA: Foreign diplomats and their families may be excused from paying the 10 percent VAT imposed on their hotel and food bills, the City Revenue Agency chief Deden Supriadi said on Wednesday."The regulation is still being discussed.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Doctors leaving Papua
Doctors leaving Papua JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Rural communities in Jayapura regency's more remote areas are complaining about the scarcity of medical supplies and of doctors fleeing to the provincial capital or to other provinces because of the prolonged conflict in the area.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Sculpture, Textiles, Gold and Silver, Catholic Artifacts, etc: Timor Lorosae, Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort, Nusa Dua, in the shopping arcade, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m until June 7.
Thu, 30 May 2002
City council rejects plan for Jaya Ancol to go public
City council rejects plan for Jaya Ancol to go publicAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council rejected on Wednesday city-joint venture developer PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol (PJA)'s plan to go public, fearing that the plan would reduce city assets.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Loyalty of soldiers in Maluku challenged
Loyalty of soldiers in Maluku challengedLela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 29, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Pertamina warns regencies against oil, gas blockade
Pertamina warns regencies against oil, gas blockadeNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon State oil company Pertamina lashed out on Wednesday at a plan to block oil and gas operations in 48 regencies nationwide, saying it would spark national instability.
Thu, 30 May 2002
ASEAN asked to advabnce FTA deadline
ASEAN asked to advabnce FTA deadlineP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Southeast Asian nations should advance their 2010 deadline for dismantling all tariff barriers to cope with rising competition for investments, ASEAN secretary-general Rodolfo Severino proposed Wednesday.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Seminar on tourism on small islands
Seminar on tourism on small islands JAKARTA: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization, will hold a one-day seminar on the development of tourism on small islands in the country next Monday.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Bodybuilding star to quit in disgust
Bodybuilding star to quit in disgustMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's bodybuilding star Ade Rai said he was going to quit the national team for the upcoming 2002 Asian Games, citing unfair treatment from the Asian Body Building Federation (ABBF).
Thu, 30 May 2002
Southeast Asian arms industry has bright future ahead: Report
Southeast Asian arms industry has bright future ahead: ReportDan Eaton, Reuters, Bangkok Economic recovery and a reluctance to rely on traditional suppliers is breathing new life into Southeast Asia's flagging small arms industry, according to a new report.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Play puts gender issues back in the spotlight
Play puts gender issues back in the spotlightAgung Asmara, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Women and theaters are a common combination in Bali. From traditional to contemporary forms of theaters, Balinese women have been playing crucial roles.
Thu, 30 May 2002
RI seeks more aid in Bali talks
RI seeks more aid in Bali talksBerni K. Moestafa and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Debt payments amounting to 40 percent of the state budget and a chronic budget deficit has driven Indonesia to seek more financial aid and new debt payment options from developed countries at the...
Thu, 30 May 2002
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recovery
Accuracy of statistics on RI's recoveryTata Huberta Economist Washington 2. Russia -- Results of Russian-American summit in Moscow generate moderate 1 X 32 36pt BodoniPutin-Bush summit generates optimismGennady Chufrin Deputy Director Institute of Global Economy and International Relations Russian...
Thu, 30 May 2002
RI's NGO delegate arrested for drugs
RI's NGO delegate arrested for drugsThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali A thirty-year-old participant in the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) meetings here, Revy Husodo, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after security officers found some two grams of dried marijuana stashed inside his wallet.
Thu, 30 May 2002
Bodies of three crash victims recovered
Bodies of three crash victims recovered JAYAPURA, Papua: A search and rescue team recovered on Wednesday morning the bodies of three of the victims of the recent crash of a chartered plane.The DHC-6 Twin Otter, belonging to Trigana Air Service, crashed on the slopes of Mt.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Soldiers' loyalty being questioned
Soldiers' loyalty being questionedLela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post Ambon Indonesian military personnel serving in Maluku face a tough choice: Remain loyal to the republic or leave the military.The option was offered by Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) Chief Lt. Gen.
Wed, 29 May 2002
2. Gas (2 x 27)
2. Gas (2 x 27) Petronas wants cooperation among state oil companies said. 3. Aussie (1 x 32) Thai, Australia set FTA blueprint JP/4. Japan (1 x 27) FM sees weak growth in Japan 5. Zoellick (1 x 40) U.S. to focus on expanded trade at APEC
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds from cigarette taxes needed
Funds from cigarette taxes needed JAKARTA: House of Representatives' Commission VII on population and welfare affairs has asked the government to increase the contribution to the state budget raised from taxes on cigarettes to help finance the development budget of the Ministry of Health next year.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Councils reject aid for house repairs
Councils reject aid for house repairsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The councils of three subdistricts here have rejected city administration aid for the repair of houses damaged by the recent floods. The councils of Kampung Melayu and Bidara Cina in East Jakarta and Bangka in South Jakarta, turned down...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economies
Oil and weather, risks to Pacific economiesAgence France-Presse, Singapore Oil, weather and assessing the value of holding U.S. dollar assets posed key risks to Pacific economies, a major international think-tank said Tuesday as fears over the economic impact of the Sept.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nations
Poor countries urged to demand 'ecological debt' from rich nationsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Friends of the Earth International is mobilizing support for developing countries with rich natural resources to demand compensation from developed countries and their companies...
Wed, 29 May 2002
Funds for school exams finally disbursed
Funds for school exams finally disbursedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration started disbursing funds for school exams on Tuesday, one day after the exams started.As usual, the administration blamed technical reasons behind the disbursement of the Rp 10.4 billion (US$1.1 million) funds.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protests
Government's decision to permit Indorayon to reopen sparks protestsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan More protests and violence are clouding the North Sumatra town of Porsea as local people opposed the central government's decision to give a green light for pulp and paper company PT Inti...
Wed, 29 May 2002
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12
1. Yuwono -- 4 x 12Democratic yet effective govt a challenge, says Juwono2. hatta -- 2 x 22Nation in dire need of leaders with conscience 3. depkes -- 1 x 40Punish errant officials, say legislators 4. somasi -- 2 x 20Maluku front to sue govt over separatist charges 5.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Telkom's service
Telkom's serviceFrom Bisnis Indonesia I run a telecommunications kiosk in Central Jakarta. Unfortunately, I always end up paying more than what is stated on the telecommunications kiosk's bill from PT Telkom.
Wed, 29 May 2002
Life expectancy increases, says official
Life expectancy increases, says official JAKARTA: Director general for community health at the Ministry of Health Azrul Azwar, revealed on Tuesday that the average person's life expectancy in Indonesia had jumped within the last 30 years to 70 years old in 2000 from 55 years old in 1970.