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Wed, 14 May 2003
Holiday impact on bank customers limited
Holiday impact on bank customers limitedDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The long holiday this weekend will affect the banking industry in providing services to its customers, but several anticipatory steps have been taken to minimize the impact, the country's two largest banks said on...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Rupiah Rates May.13
Rupiah Rates May.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,792.69 5,141.41 5,496.22 5,437.65Brunei dollar 1 5,160.90 4,581.56 4,896.77 4,845.53Canadian dollar 1 6,427.49 5,707.21 6,098.54 6,036.04Swiss franc 1 6,807.39 6,043.03 6,459.00 6,391.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1. OTTO: 1 x 50
1. OTTO: 1 x 50 Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence 2. ENDANG: 1 x 30 Aceh gets new military chief 3. MARKET: 1 x 55 Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in Aceh 4. AMRI: 1 x 42 Senior Aceh separatist leader surrenders
Wed, 14 May 2003
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
General skips another court hearing
General skips another court hearing JAKARTA: Citing state duties in Aceh, defendant Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri skipped his third straight hearing at the ad hoc human rights court on Tuesday.Adam's defense lawyers presented to the judges a letter signed by Indonesia Military Chief Gen.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Cost to be a teacher
Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia. The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001...
Wed, 14 May 2003
KL acts over illegal log accusations
KL acts over illegal log accusations Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more than 60 square inches from Indonesia from June 1 in response to criticism the country was a laundering center for illegal timber, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
`David's hand on Harymurti's head'
`David's hand on Harymurti's head'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A police officer testified on Tuesday against David Tjioe, alias A. Miauw, who is on trial for assaulting Tempo journalists, that they saw the defendant put his hand on the head of the weekly's chief editor Bambang Harymurti.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI retained on priority watch list
RI retained on priority watch list JAKARTA: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has maintained Indonesia on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property protection violations, a statement says.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI, Pakistan to boost trade
RI, Pakistan to boost trade JAKARTA :Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi and Pakistani Minister of Commerce Humuyun Akhtar Khan have agreed to boost trade between the two countries through countertrade, a senior official said.The agreement was reached in a meeting in Brussels last week.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali hosts Asia science meeting
Bali hosts Asia science meeting DENPASAR, Bali: The Science Council of Asia kicked off on Wednesday its annual conference here, with biotechnology development, women and gender issues, science and technology policies among its topics of discussion.
Wed, 14 May 2003
We must crush
We must crush GAM for peace From Warta Kota Various efforts have been made to find an amicable settlement of the Aceh question: Humanitarian Pauses I and II and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, among others.
Wed, 14 May 2003
H.A. Harry Hendrarto
H.A. Harry Hendrarto Researcher Justice & Peace Institute (Yayasan Samadi) Surakarta, Central Java hendrarto@terranusa.org 2. Pro5 -- The false promise of stability 1 X 30 The deceptive promise of stability Joseph E. Stiglitz Professor of Economics and Finance Columbia University Project Syndicate3.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI chess team vies for three golds at SEAG
RI chess team vies for three golds at SEAGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the number of members increasing from 12 to 20 athletes, the Indonesian chess team heading to the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam is now aiming to win three gold medals.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1. Sesat: 12 x 4 lines
1. Sesat: 12 x 4 linesMuslim forum undecided on teachings of new sect2. TKI: 22 x 2 linesIndonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 14 May 2003
House warns govt of constitutional court deadline
House warns govt of constitutional court deadlineThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives called on the government on Tuesday to make the necessary preparations for the establishment of a constitutional court as mandated by the Constitution.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Megawati tells nation to respect differences
Megawati tells nation to respect differencesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told the nation on Tuesday to consider it an obligation to acknowledge and respect differences."Obviously, all of it must be accepted and implemented with honesty and sincerity," she said in a...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Government reminded of constitutional court deadline
Government reminded of constitutional court deadlineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government on Tuesday to make the necessary preparations for the establishment of a constitutional court as mandated by the Constitution.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RP gives Moro rebels deadline to end attacks
RP gives Moro rebels deadline to end attacksAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippines President Gloria Arroyo on Tuesday gave Moro separatists a June 1 ultimatum to end attacks on civilians and cut links with terror groups, or be treated as terrorists themselves.
Wed, 14 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by Rich FOR ADVERTORIALThe Jakarta Post Advertorial May 18, 2003 UPS promotion 'Synchronizing World of Commerce' boost businessA new way of commerce United Parcel Service (UPS) now provides Indonesian businesses with a breakthrough in the field of supply chain solutions through its vision...
Wed, 14 May 2003
May riot rally blocked by police
May riot rally blocked by policeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 victims of the May 1998 riots were forced by police to change the route of their march on Tuesday to commemorate the fifth year of the tragedy.Officers from the Central Jakarta Police blocked off Jl.
Wed, 14 May 2003
* Headlines:Holiday to have little impact on bank customers 2
* Headlines:Holiday to have little impact on bank customers 2 * National:RI to be free from leaded gasoline by 20054 * Archipelago:Forum undecided on teachings of new sect5 * Opinion:A more just fair trade is needed 6 * City:May riot rally blocked by police 8 * Sports:RI hosts Malaysia in soccer...
Wed, 14 May 2003
UK, RI start youth exchange program
UK, RI start youth exchange program KEDIRI, East Java: Nine pairs of British and Indonesian youths have started a three-month volunteer service in Kediri, East Java, under the World Youth Millennium Award (WYMA).
Wed, 14 May 2003
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more than 60 square inches from Indonesia from June 1 in response to criticism the country was a laundering center for illegal timber, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Germany and Southeast Asia: The challenge of partnership
Germany and Southeast Asia: The challenge of partnershipBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is visiting the Southeast Asian region.
Wed, 14 May 2003
2. TAP (3 X 21)
2. TAP (3 X 21) Ad hoc Committee undecided over MPR decree status 3. Fuel (2x 24) Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005 4. Constitutional (1 x 40) Govt warned of Constitutional Court deadline
Wed, 14 May 2003
Exhaust all non-military options
Exhaust all non-military options It is certainly with great relief that we welcome President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to postpone -- although probably only temporarily -- what many people fear will be the biggest military operation in Aceh since Indonesia proclaimed independence almost 58...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Muslim forum undecided on teachings of new sect
Muslim forum undecided on teachings of new sectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim Ummat Forum (FUI) in West Kalimantan is still evaluating whether the teachings of a new Muslim sect which has raised confusion among locals, promotes heresy or not.
Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/7/IGNAS27
JP/7/IGNAS27Political survival or political change?Ignas Kleden Sociologist The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA) Jakarta"My loyalty to my country ends where my loyalty to my party begins." This paraphrase of an old political saying seems to hold true for us today.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aceh gets new military chief
Aceh gets new military chiefThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu installed Maj. Gen. Endang Surwarya as the new Iskandar Muda (Aceh) military commander during a ceremony here on Tuesday.Endang replaces Maj. Gen. M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender...
Wed, 14 May 2003
SARS in Batam
SARS in Batam In Names of RI SARS victims released (The Jakarta Post, May 9), you reported that the latest patient, an 81-year old Indonesian man who had just returned from Singapore, classified as a SARS-observed case, has been detected in a hospital in Batam.
Wed, 14 May 2003
A more just fair trade is needed
A more just fair trade is neededH.A. Harry Hendrarto, Researcher, Justice & Peace Institute (Yayasan Samadi), Surakarta, Central Java, hendrarto@terranusa.org Today, May 17, we celebrate World Fair Trade day, with the theme "Quality that cares".
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aspac Texmaco champions in Medan
Aspac Texmaco champions in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Jakarta's Aspac Texmaco won the A Mild Sister Cities Cup 2003 basketball tournament here, defeating Satria Muda Aritama 67-56 in the final on Sunday evening.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi Arabia
Indonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi ArabiaLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara A 15-year-old Indonesian domestic helper can be added to the growing list of migrant workers brutalized or murdered during employment overseas.
Wed, 14 May 2003
School graduate may fit presidency
School graduate may fit presidency JAKARTA: National Mandate Party (PAN) Chairman Amien Rais suggested here on Tuesday that politicians adopt a flexible stand on the minimum education requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Govt to recruit contract teachers
Govt to recruit contract teachers JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education will hire 190,174 teachers on a four-year basis by July 1 to fulfill the high demand for kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school and high school teachers across the country.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in Aceh
Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in AcehA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The looming war in Aceh has not affected Indonesia's stock and currency markets as players see the planned war as a local security problem that does not pose any national threat.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Stocks prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13
Stocks prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali has mangrove information center
Bali has mangrove information center JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa inaugurated the Mangrove Information Center on Tuesday in Denpasar, Bali, which was built by the government with assistance from the Japanese government.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Police across country on high alert for possible GAM attacks
Police across country on high alert for possible GAM attacksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police forces across the country, especially in Sumatra and Java, have heightened security measures to safeguard their respective territories from possible attacks from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1 x 50
1 x 50 'Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor' JP/2/Bank1 x 35 Holiday impact on customers limited: Banks BI1 x 42 Experts warn new BI chief of tough task ahead JP/2/COHA1 x 35 RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pact JP/2/SCHROEDER1 x 48 Germany's Schroeder arrives for two-day state...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Education bill unrealistic
Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesia hosts Malaysia in U-23 soccer friendly
Indonesia hosts Malaysia in U-23 soccer friendlyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will meet Malaysia in an U-23 soccer friendly here on Wednesday, with the host team planning to observe a moment of silence before the match and to wear black armbands in tribute to Kardono, the former...
Wed, 14 May 2003
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Chief security minister Bambang Yudhoyono
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Chief security minister Bambang Yudhoyono presents a token of appreciation to Maj. Gen. Tanongsuk Tuvinun (center), the senior envoy of the Joint Security Committee (JSC), which was set up to monitor the Aceh peace accord, as fellow JSC member Brig. Gen.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Labor rallies
Labor ralliesFrom Media IndonesiaOn May Day this year, many labor unions in Indonesia took to the streets to object to the recently ratified law on manpower.Signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on April 25, 2003, this law is believed to be harmful to workers' interests, particularly in its...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Reader's Digest in Indonesian
Reader's Digest in Indonesian JAKARTA: Reader's Digest, dubbed the world's most widely read magazine, will launch its Indonesian version in June, bringing the magazine to 49 editions published in 20 languages.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Give us another
Give us another Sukarno or Soeharto From KompasI wish to question my fellow citizens across the country, particularly the political elite. Is there anybody out there who has the capacity of a Sukarno or a Suharto, who is respected both at home and overseas, and who considers Indonesia's territorial...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Kimia Farma seeks higher profit
Kimia Farma seeks higher profit JAKARTA: PT Kimia Farma, Indonesia's largest drugmaker, expects profit to almost triple to Rp 100 billion (US$11.8 million) this year on higher sales, the company said after a shareholders' meeting.Kimia Farma earned Rp 35.4 billion last year on Rp 1.
Wed, 14 May 2003
No talent scouting system in RI: Thumm
No talent scouting system in RI: ThummThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a population of about 220 million, Indonesia has the potential for international sporting success but lacks a system of identifying athletic talent, a German athletic expert said on Tuesday.