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Thu, 23 May 2002
Dossiers on Trisakti and Semanggi cases returned
Dossiers on Trisakti and Semanggi cases returnedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights ad hoc prosecutors have returned the dossiers on three student shootings in 1998 and 1999 to investigators from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) because of procedural...
Thu, 23 May 2002
AIDS follows heroin routes
AIDS follows heroin routes YOGYAKARTA: Asian countries, including Indonesia, have been urged to step up moves to curb the spread of the Human Immuno- Deficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which according to the latest survey goes hand-in-hand with the trafficking of...
Thu, 23 May 2002
European Parliament issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh and Papua
European Parliament issues resolution on Maluku, Aceh and PapuaANTARA Jakarta The European Parliament has issued a resolution calling on Indonesia to formulate an immediate peaceful solution to the conflicts in Maluku, Aceh and Papua, while affirming its recognition on Indonesia's integrity, a...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting
Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy here donated US$70,000 for the 4th Preparatory Committee Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, to be held in Bali from May 27 to June 7.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Poultry farmers oppose new tax
Poultry farmers oppose new taxYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of poultry farmers declined to pay a special poultry tax to the West Java provincial administration because of their losses in the fierce competition with the chicken cartel.
Thu, 23 May 2002
HKTI says 80% import tariff on chicken legs not sufficient
HKTI says 80% import tariff on chicken legs not sufficientThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Farmer's Association (HKTI) said on Wednesday that plans by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to impose an 80 percent tariff on the import of chicken leg quarters would not be effective in protecting...
Thu, 23 May 2002
The election will be determined by the council's 83
The election will be determined by the council's 83 councillors. The largest party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, which has 30 seats in the council, will play a significant role in the election.
Thu, 23 May 2002
New course for sustainable mining
New course for sustainable miningEmil Salim, Former Indonesian Environment Minister I strongly recommend that mining companies voluntarily implement this approach in their operations. The "best technology" mandated in the air pollution case could also become the best practice design in the...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Exports unaffected by rupiah's rise: Rini
Exports unaffected by rupiah's rise: RiniThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi said on Wednesday that the country's exports would remain competitive despite the sharp rise in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Highland Gathering held on Sunday
Highland Gathering held on Sunday JAKARTA: The 26th Jakarta Highland Gathering this year will he held at the Lippo Karawaci sports ground in Tangerang on Sunday.There will be a number of sports events like five-a-side soccer, six-a-side rugby and golf, besides the main events, traditional Scottish...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Plaza Senayan's security disappointing
Plaza Senayan's security disappointingFrom Koran Tempo I am really disappointed with the security system at Plaza Senayan. On May 9, a woman friend of mine, with the initials D, was attacked and robbed by a man, who was later identified as EB, in parking lot P7 of the shopping center.
Thu, 23 May 2002
1. Senjata: 8 x 4 lines
1. Senjata: 8 x 4 lines Police foil attempt to smuggle arms, medicine to GAM 2. Aceh: 24 x 2 linesAceh leaders call state revenue allocation unfair3. Ternak: 8 x 4 linesPoultry farmers oppose new tax
Thu, 23 May 2002
Bali gets a facelift ahead of conference
Bali gets a facelift ahead of conferenceRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua Starting May 27, Bali will be host to the biggest international meeting ever held on the island -- with more than 6,000 delegates from all over the world.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Court fails to explore witness' statements in Tommy's trial
Court fails to explore witness' statements in Tommy's trialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The five judges and the prosecutor involved in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Central Jakarta District Court made very little effort on Wednesday to question vigorously a...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Low bids may lead IBRA to alter Bank Niaga sale strategy
Low bids may lead IBRA to alter Bank Niaga sale strategyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is mulling over other ways to divest the government's 51 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Niaga if the current plan to sell the stake to strategic investors fails...
Thu, 23 May 2002
IMF says to lift Asian growth forecasts
IMF says to lift Asian growth forecasts Dominic Whiting Reuters Bangkok The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it would probably lift its 2002 growth forecasts for much of Asia, and most sharply for South Korea, because exports and consumption are growing faster than expected.
Thu, 23 May 2002
FIFA chief candidate to visit Jakarta
FIFA chief candidate to visit JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Issa Hayatou, a candidate for FIFA's presidency from Cameroon, plans to arrive in Jakarta on Friday in his campaign tour against the incumbent chief Joseph Blatter.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Vendors at Harco Glodok electronics market in Kota, West Jakarta, revealed that they had been experiencing quiet trade in electronic goods during the last two-and-a-half months, though their prices had dropped due to the strengthening of the rupiah against...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Winning Thomas Cup shuttlers receive state reception
Winning Thomas Cup shuttlers receive state receptionNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the men's Thomas Cup badminton team were received like visiting heads of states when they paid a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Can we challenge ourselves?
Can we challenge ourselves? It is not only PT Astra International president director, TP Rachmat, who admires developments in such countries as India and China. We also see how all people compete for development. They succeed through hard work and discipline.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The five judges and the prosecutor involved in the trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra at the Central Jakarta District Court made very little effort on Wednesday to question vigorously a witness in the case.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Navy steps in to combat piracy
Navy steps in to combat piracy CIREBON, West Java: The Indonesian Navy is stepping up patrols along the northern coast of Java in a bid to crack down on piracy and increasing reports of clashes between fishermen.Cirebon Naval Base chief Col. Budhi S.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Suspects in Palu church bombings to stand trial
Suspects in Palu church bombings to stand trialThe Jakarta Post JakartaThree people suspected of involvement in the New Year's bombing of four churches in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu will stand trial on Tuesday, says a judge.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Students mass in peaceful protest
Students mass in peaceful protest DENPASAR, Bali: About 150 students staged a peaceful rally on Tuesday at the Bali legislative council building to protest what they called continuing state-sponsored violence against civil society.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Tangerang court continues to dish out death sentence
Tangerang court continues to dish out death sentence The Tangerang District Court has been consistent in dealing with drug cases. On Monday, May 25, judges Ade Komarudin, Suhartoyo and P Joseph Ziraulo, handed down the death sentence to defendant Merri Utami a.k.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Harco Glodok electronics market in the doldrums
Harco Glodok electronics market in the doldrumsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vendors at Harco Glodok electronics market in Kota, West Jakarta, revealed on Monday that they had been experiencing quiet trade in electronic goods during the last two-and-a-half months, though their prices...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Sutiyoso 'extends' his term by 25 days
Sutiyoso 'extends' his term by 25 daysAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sutiyoso must really enjoy being governor, since he reported to President Megawati Soekarnoputri that his term concludes on Oct. 31, or 25 days later than it actually ends.
Thu, 23 May 2002
On the Agenda
On the Agenda From May 20 to June 7, Bali will host a number of national, regional and international meetings, including the Preparatory Committee Meeting (Prep-Com) IV for the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the parallel meeting the People's Forum which, which will be held from May 24...
Thu, 23 May 2002
2. Salim -- Changing course
2. Salim -- Changing course 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni New course for sustainable mining Emil Salim Former Indonesia Environment Minister 3. Yomiuri -- Govt faces key test on Kyoto 2 X 24 36pt Bodoni Tokyo faces crucial test on Kyoto Protocol issue The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo
Thu, 23 May 2002
SBI falls sharply to 15.81%
SBI falls sharply to 15.81% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes fell sharply to 15.81 percent at the weekly's auction Wednesday, from 16.08 percent at last week's auction.
Thu, 23 May 2002
House fails to pin down Endriartono on reform
House fails to pin down Endriartono on reformKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief candidate Gen. Endriartono Sutarto fell short on Wednesday of presenting his vision for the future of the TNI to the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 23 May 2002
Rupiah Rates May.22
Rupiah Rates May.22 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,474.00 8,474.00 9,019.00 8,929.00 Australian dollar 1 5,294.07 4,731.03 5,039.82 4,985.06Brunei dollar 1 5,294.81 4,733.28 5,040.52 4,987.43Canadian dollar 1 6,171.
Thu, 23 May 2002
U.S. firm faces probe over alleged insider trading
U.S. firm faces probe over alleged insider tradingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Wednesday it was investigating possible insider trading by U.S.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Jakarta faces real, immediate threat of sinking
Jakarta faces real, immediate threat of sinkingBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A major increase in construction, overexploitation of groundwater and unstable soil are causing parts of Jakarta to subside by up to eight centimeters a year, making the capital prone to more flooding, a...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Damaged roads invite crime
Damaged roads invite crime INDRAMAYU, West Java: Damaged roads along the Indramayu- Cirebon and Jatibarang-Cirebon routes have become a new source of income for thugs, with at least 100 reports of motorists falling victim to extortion in recent months.Indramayu Police chief Adj. Sr. Com.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 22, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 380 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Taxi drivers protest management
Taxi drivers protest management JAKARTA: At least 100 Gaspermindo taxi drivers thronged the City Council building on Wednesday, complaining about a lack of transparency in the taxi company's management."We are demanding that the management resign for the lack of transparency in managing the company.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Five policemen questioned for beating demonstrators
Five policemen questioned for beating demonstratorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police admitted on Wednesday that some officers were out of control when they beat and kicked students during Tuesday's demonstration to mark the fall of former authoritarian president Soeharto.
Thu, 23 May 2002
'TNI exercises won't ease tension in Maluku'
'TNI exercises won't ease tension in Maluku'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ambon and Jakarta based non-governmental organizations representing groups in restive Maluku, opposed the Indonesian Military's plan to stage war games in the area for fear of creating wider conflict.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Govt revokes licenses of 13 labor exporting firms
Govt revokes licenses of 13 labor exporting firmsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration revoked the operating licenses on Wednesday of 13 labor exporting companies for failing to protect Indonesian migrant workers and to meet administrative requirements.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Citizenship and graft
Citizenship and graft Perhaps the most appalling incident of late, amid the national crusade for a clean and democratic government, is the story of yet another victim of the corrupt bureaucracy. This news came in the wake of the authorities demonstration of a greater tolerance toward...
Thu, 23 May 2002
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Cambodia-Rouge Cambodian police arrest fugitive Khmer Rouge chief JP/11/ASEAN Fugitive Khmer Rouge chief arrested CAMBODIA: Police have arrested fugitive former Khmer Rouge commander Sam Bith, wanted in connection with the 1994 slaying of three foreign tourists,...
Thu, 23 May 2002
Giving priority to the poor
Giving priority to the poorSiwage Dharma Negara, Economic Researcher, The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta Indonesia will host a ministerial-level gathering of the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the World Summit on Sustainable Development from May 27 through June 7 in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Constitutional bill now urgent
Constitutional bill now urgent JAKARTA: Constitutional law experts demanded that the bill on the constitutional court be discussed properly and finished immediately so as to help solve constitutional problems facing the country.
Thu, 23 May 2002
1. Japan (1 x 30)
1. Japan (1 x 30) Japan bounces back from recession JP/ 2. Steel (1 x 35) China threatens to slap levy on U.S. steel OR China threatens U.S. with steel, soy levy JP/16/Steel3. (1 x 36) S. Korean workers strike while iron is hot OR S. Korean workers strike ahead of World Cup OR Strike threatens S.
Thu, 23 May 2002
'Audience prefers entertainment to news'
'Audience prefers entertainment to news'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the economic crisis continuing unabated and a political climate vulnerable to conflict, media consumers are turning more to entertainment and leisure news.
Thu, 23 May 2002
Analysts say 6% growth target is unrealistic
Analysts say 6% growth target is unrealisticDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaAnalysts agreed with the government that the country's economic growth could improve next year, but that it could only happen gradually, and therefore 6 percent growth in 2003 would be very unlikely.
Wed, 22 May 2002
Spain accelerates Look-East program
Spain accelerates Look-East programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Spanish government, which currently holds the presidency of the European Union, has stepped up its Look-East policy since 2000 under a four-year Asia Pacific Framework Plan devised to broaden and deepen its overall relations with what...
Wed, 22 May 2002
1. TNI: 8 x 4 lines
1. TNI: 8 x 4 lines Screening of TNI top gun beginsORScreening of Endriartono open to the public 2. Bisri: 18 x 2 Megawati OKs Bisri's bid for MPR key post 3. Kaukus: 24 x 2 lines Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus
Wed, 22 May 2002
PT Timah sticks to 2002 output target
PT Timah sticks to 2002 output target KUNMING, CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated tin firm, said on Tuesday it was sticking to its earlier target of producing less tin in 2002 even though global prices staged a recent recovery.