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Tue, 28 May 2002
Sutiyoso to attend World Cup opening
Sutiyoso to attend World Cup openingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso left on Sunday night for Seoul, South Korea, for a week-long meeting of governors from several of the world's metropolises and to take in the opening ceremony of the World Cup.
Tue, 28 May 2002
House to finalize sports bill deliberations by year end
House to finalize sports bill deliberations by year endMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prominent House of Representatives' member has promised to push ahead with the sports bill, saying that they would be looking for its enactment by the end of this year.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Gudang Garam books 21% profit
Gudang Garam books 21% profit JAKARTA: Cigarette producer PT Gudang Garam said first quarter net profit rose 21 percent to Rp511.71 billion due mostly to higher sales.The company said sales rose 13 percent to Rp4.699 trillion from Rp4.150 trillion.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Indonesia routs England's Middlesex Wanderers: The Indonesian
Indonesia routs England's Middlesex Wanderers: The Indonesian soccer team came from a goal down to outplay Middlesex Wanderers, a member of the English First Division, 4-1 in a friendly match at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Monday.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Rare birds, orchids saved in Plawangan
Rare birds, orchids saved in PlawanganBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta Bored with Yogyakarta city and need to get out? The Plawangan- Turgo nature reserve on the slopes of Mount Merapi might be an alternative place to visit, offering a glimpse of exquisite orchids or, if you get lucky, the rare...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Two consortia to compete for Niaga stake
Two consortia to compete for Niaga stakeDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) named on Monday two consortia, led each by ANZ Banking Group Ltd. and Malaysian financial group Commerce Asset-Holdings Bhd.
Tue, 28 May 2002
NGOs call for more govt control over water access
NGOs call for more govt control over water accessTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali An alliance of non-governmental organizations dealing with fresh water has called for more government intervention in the management of water to ensure availability and access of fresh water to the...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Consumption pattern change 'must start with mothers'
Consumption pattern change 'must start with mothers'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The word consumptive nicely describes the everyday lives of upper-class Jakartans, and also reflects the lifestyle of most Indonesians.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Oil prices edge lower in thin trade
Oil prices edge lower in thin tradeAgence France-Presse, London Oil prices edged lower in thin trade here Monday as recent weakness continued amid a lack of fresh fundamental incentives.Reference Brent North Sea crude for July delivery dropped six cents to US$25.12 a barrel.
Tue, 28 May 2002
'Bottle' and 'oil': Islam's classical difficulties
'Bottle' and 'oil': Islam's classical difficultiesUlil Abshar-Abdalla, Researcher, Freedom Institute, Jakarta The modern history of Islam is a history of bottle and oil, of "form" and "substance". Let me be more clear and elaborate.
Tue, 28 May 2002
U.S. media and their ignorance partly blamable for E. Timor's mysery
U.S. media and their ignorance partly blamable for E. Timor's myseryJeffrey A. Winters, North Western University, Chicago While most U.S. papers glossed over American complicity in the horrors of East Timor with soft-focus references to "tacit support" for the invasion and subsequent occupation...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Sundanese Traditional Performances, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 1. * Sundanese Traditional Dance - Tarling, Taman Budaya, 7:30 p.m., June 8.
Tue, 28 May 2002
'Boediono must deal with customs office'
'Boediono must deal with customs office'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi) urged on Monday Minister of Finance Boediono to immediately take serious steps to deal with the corrupt and inefficient customs service.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Greenpeace mulls actions in Bali
Greenpeace mulls actions in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The arrival of the ship Arctic Sunrise in Bali on Monday signals that its owners, Greenpeace, are ready for action if need be to remind the meeting on sustainable development in Bali that actions and not words are what it takes, said...
Tue, 28 May 2002
State budget
State budgetFrom RepublikaThe good intention of the government, in this case President Megawati Soekarnoputri, to provide aid for the repair of Indonesian Military/National Police barracks has prompted legislator Djamal Doa, a member of the United Development Party (PPP) faction in the House of...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Harmony with E. Timor beneficial: Lopez
Harmony with E. Timor beneficial: Lopez JAKARTA: Indonesia would reap more benefit in the future should it decide to cooperate harmoniously with East Timor instead of constantly being at odds with its former territory, the Indonesian ambassador for Greece said here on Monday.
Tue, 28 May 2002
More than 20 judges to be sent to Ambon
More than 20 judges to be sent to AmbonMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has assigned 22 senior judges to serve district courts and the high court of the troubled Maluku province, a Supreme Court official said on Monday.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.27
Rupiah Rates May.27 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,426.00 8,426.00 8,971.00 8,881.00Australian dollar 1 5,249.34 4,688.23 4,995.95 4,941.39Brunei dollar 1 5,239.58 4,682.41 4,986.66 4,935.26Canadian dollar 1 6,144.32 5,488.89 5,847.73 5,785.
Tue, 28 May 2002
After TNI has a new boss
After TNI has a new boss This week, we probably will have a new TNI (The Indonesian Military) chief. Last week, the House of Representatives Commission I interviewed and studied the resume of the sole candidate to head TNI, namely, Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Missing plane found in Papua
Missing plane found in Papua A search-and-rescue team managed to locate on Monday a light aircraft that went missing in Papua, SCTV television reported. The plane reportedly had five people on board, and all of them are feared dead since the plane was completely destroyed, the report said.
Tue, 28 May 2002
No martial law in Maluku: VP
No martial law in Maluku: VP JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz denied here on Monday that the government's plan to form a new security command body in Maluku is an attempt to impose martial law in the conflict-torn province.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Family name important to ethnic groups
Family name important to ethnic groupsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government regulations banning the public from using their family names on their birth certificates must be suspended immediately as it could affect a community's cultural system, public figures from the Batak and Manadonese...
Tue, 28 May 2002
W. Cup to divert war fears in Pakistan
W. Cup to divert war fears in Pakistan KARACHI: Pakistani soccer authorities Monday said they hope the World Cup which kicks off in Asia for the first time this week will help divert fears and apprehension surrounding the looming conflict with India.
Tue, 28 May 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 27, 2002:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 27, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,125 25 53,500 Adindo...
Tue, 28 May 2002
Liu Guo expresses tranquility in paper
Liu Guo expresses tranquility in paperDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People say paintings helps ones release stress and tension. Try to see landscape paintings from Chinese artist Liu Guo which are on display at the Crowne Plaza hotel on Jl.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Permana has tough fight against vested interests
Permana has tough fight against vested interestsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung has encountered great difficulties in his attempts to reform his directorate.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Governor candidates seek support
Governor candidates seek supportAhmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta With the gubernatorial election just four months away, candidates for the post of city governor have already begun to seek support for their campaign, while their supporters have reportedly made efforts to tarnish the...
Mon, 27 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL
For ADVERTORIALA contribution to Meranti Pandak villagers "I'm very grateful for the loan from Caltex to renovate my house. Frankly, without such assistance, it would have been impossible for me to rebuild my house," villager Sobirin said.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Futsal attracks growing audience
Futsal attracks growing audience JAKARTA: The Indonesian Futsal team has just concluded its training program in Lampung, attracting 225 participants over the weekend. The team, a cooperation between the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and fastfood chain McDonald's, has held training programs...
Mon, 27 May 2002
Importers forced to pay illegal fees for customs clearance
Importers forced to pay illegal fees for customs clearanceRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise is indeed a haven for corrupt public service officials, untouched by the law or the reform movement that first swept the country four years ago.
Mon, 27 May 2002
National testing revisited
National testing revisitedSetiono, Lecturer, Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta All junior and high schools in the country are bracing themselves for the coming of the national examination (popularly known as Ebtanas), which will be held nationwide at the end of this month and at the beginning...
Mon, 27 May 2002
Both kinds of bridges and roads are built by Indocement:
Both kinds of bridges and roads are built by Indocement: concrete and steel bridges and asphalt roads as well as "bridges and roads" that give the surrounding community easier access and smoother path to enhanced qualities of life.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Futsal attracts growing audience
Futsal attracts growing audience JAKARTA: The Indonesian Futsal team has just concluded its training program in Lampung, attracting 225 participants over the weekend.The team, a cooperation between the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and fastfood chain McDonald's, has held training programs...
Mon, 27 May 2002
World gathers together for environment meeting
World gathers together for environment meeting The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Over 6,000 delegates from 189 countries will start their two-week meeting here on Monday to reduce or even stop overexploitation of the world's natural resources.
Mon, 27 May 2002
No common vision
No common vision One popular theme of National Awakening Day (May 20) and the reform commemorations has been that Indonesians lack a shared vision. At the moment the only shared vision seems to be that someone else is causing the problems.
Mon, 27 May 2002
House slams ministry over slow development
House slams ministry over slow developmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives's Commission VII on population and welfare criticized the Ministry of Health on Friday for being too slow in carrying out health development programs over the last five months.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Udayana Military HQs to be moved to West Timor
Udayana Military HQs to be moved to West TimorAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Kupang For border protection reason, the Indonesian Military (TNI) is planning to relocate the Udayana military command from Bali to the East Nusa Tenggara provincial capital of...
Mon, 27 May 2002
1. Wono: 16 x 2 lines
1. Wono: 16 x 2 linesTraders occupy major road after market fire 2. Kodam: 14 x 2 linesUdayana Military Command to be moved to W. Timor
Mon, 27 May 2002
Structural problems causing poverty remain unaddressed
Structural problems causing poverty remain unaddressedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siti Solikhatun Nasirun, 22, packs her bag and gets ready to join a group of Indonesian migrant workers to Singapore.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Govt new policy on Maluku queried
Govt new policy on Maluku queriedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has been accused of imposing "concealed martial law" in Maluku, following the restructuring of the security authorities in which the Indonesian Military (TNI) has been assigned the day-to-day authority in the strife-ridden...
Mon, 27 May 2002
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27
For ADVERTORIAL - May 27In Mimika: Former tailing area turns to fish cultivation After finishing high school in 1994, Viktor Joku's aspirations were to become a civil servant with the local fisheries office in Jayapura, just like his father.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Life full of temptation for some expatriate kids
Life full of temptation for some expatriate kids------------------- Claire Harvey Contributor Jakarta ------------------ At 11 p.m. on a Friday, some of the throbbing bars and nightclubs across Jakarta resemble junior high school playgrounds.
Mon, 27 May 2002
JP/3/across
JP/3/acrossGovernor to take mayor's job PADANG: West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar will take over on Monday the responsibilities of Payakumbuh mayor from Darlis Ilyas, whose has been inactive since March due to a graft case in which he is implicated.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Olympics champions get award
Olympics champions get award JAKARTA: The Minister of Education Malik Fadjar has given Jakarta high school student Malik Fadjar Rp 5 million and a computer for his achievement in winning the best "theoretical result" category at the Asian Physics Olympics in Singapore recently.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Pressure mounts on govt to review textile quota
Pressure mounts on govt to review textile quotaAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure is mounting on the government to review the management of textile export quotas by the Ministry of Industry and Trade after the Indonesian Textile Association (API) called over the weekend for an...
Mon, 27 May 2002
Rebels shoot Marine in Aceh
Rebels shoot Marine in Aceh BANDA ACEH: The latest gunfight between security troops and armed Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels over the weekend left a Marine Corps officer wounded.Spokesman for the Aceh security operation command Maj. Zaenal Mutaqin said on Saturday that First Lt.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Greetings from Rio as power crisis looms
Greetings from Rio as power crisis loomsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Indonesia there is perhaps no better example of the urgency of sustainable development than the energy sector.The country is on the brink of a power crisis 10 years after it promised energy sustainability as part of the 1992 Rio...
Mon, 27 May 2002
The politics of information technology
The politics of information technologyYanuar Nugroho, Researcher & General Secretary Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Internet users throughout Indonesia must sense something was wrong between May 5 and May 10, when it took longer than usual to connect to the Internet.
Mon, 27 May 2002
SUPPLEMENT: INDOCEMENT
SUPPLEMENT: INDOCEMENT Publication: Monday, May 20 Genuine Bridges that enhance lives The scene is the village of Leuwi Karet in Bogor regency on Nov. 14, 2001. The event is the inauguration of a brand new vital piece of infrastructure for the isolated village.
Mon, 27 May 2002
Soeharto and the generals: A band of smooth operators
Soeharto and the generals: A band of smooth operators--------------------- Carmel Budiardjo Contributor London ----------------Shadow of a Revolution: Indonesia and the Generals by Roland Challis Sutton Publishing Ltd, August 2001 260 ppHow better to start a review of this very committed book than...