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Mon, 01 Apr 2002
RI-U.S. military ties unlikely to materialize soon: Observer
RI-U.S. military ties unlikely to materialize soon: ObserverA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is premature to expect the restoration of military ties between Indonesia and the United States to take place in the near future as the plan is likely to meet strong objections from the U.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Challenge to conscience of law enforcers
Challenge to conscience of law enforcers Many people no doubt become frustrated when seeking justice through the local judicial system. President Megawati, however, has her own judgment. In her address before the Indonesian community in Beijing, China, on Monday, March 23, she asked the community...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
The BCA fiasco
The BCA fiasco Some hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of Bank Central Asia (BCA)'s approximately nine million customers found themselves unable to carry out transactions at one of the country's largest private banks on Monday, March 25.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
RI lacks national discipline: Megawati
RI lacks national discipline: MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Seoul On Sunday, President Megawati Soekaroputri lamented the harsh noise of democracy prevailing at home by saying that, compared with the national discipline and dedication she saw in visits to China and the two Koreas, Indonesians should...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Education during the Dutch rule
Education during the Dutch rule It goes without saying that social conditions in a colony are far from perfect, but education was of a very high standard when Indonesia was still a Dutch colony.Before World War II I lived in Madiun, Central Java, the capital of a residentie (regency).
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaA computer exhibition is regularly held in Jakarta displaying the latest trend in the computer technology.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Akbar does not
Akbar does not deserve supportFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe political elite has misused the reform message students have struggled for since 1998. The aspiration to build a new Indonesia, where people enjoy better welfare and social justice, remains an illusion.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Andi Hakim Nasution: The power of opportunity
Andi Hakim Nasution: The power of opportunityRavenska Wagey-Radjawane, Researcher, Kinetek Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vancouver, Canada On March 30, Prof. Dr. Andi Hakim Nasution, also known as pak Andi would have turned 70 years old. However, on March 4, 2002 he passed away due to illness.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
JP/7/ambon
JP/7/ambon3 x 20 Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visit The central government has formed a national team to investigate the three-year sectarian conflict in Maluku, but the announcement of its members still has to wait for the approval of President Megawati Soekarnoputri...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Singapore wants good ties with Malaysia, Indonesia: Jayakumar
Singapore wants good ties with Malaysia, Indonesia: JayakumarReuters, Singapore Singapore wants to maintain good ties with Malaysia and Indonesia despite recent diplomatic hiccups, and will encourage the United States to stay in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jayakumar said on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Very low voltage
Very low voltageFrom Media Indonesia On behalf of the executive board of neighborhood unit No. 7 and community unit No. 12 in Pekayon Jaya subdistrict, South Bekasi district, we would like to call on the president director of PLN state electricity company and those within his ranks, particularly...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Overmanning drags Merpati down
Overmanning drags Merpati downDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive said layoffs were...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Indonesian Airlines starts operation
Indonesian Airlines starts operation JAKARTA: The recently launched PT Indonesian Airlines said its first flights would cover the Jakarta-Surabaya route six days a week, starting on Monday.Indonesian Airlines said it would fly the route using two Boeing 737-300s, which it obtained from the German...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Edited
EditedI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Locally assembled products are much more popular Many parties prefer to purchase locally assembled personal computers (PC), which are popularly known as jangkrik (cricket).
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
checked by Cam
checked by CamChoose the right printer for your home.Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta Remember the old days when buying a printer was a major investment? You'd be lucky to find an affordable machine, or one that can print in "Near Letter Quality".
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Amiruddin, a senior judge at the court, served as the
Amiruddin, a senior judge at the court, served as the presiding judge. Although sanctioned under prevailing laws, the appointment of five judges for Akbar's corruption case has surprised many since criminal cases are usually handled by three judges only.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
1. mideast --- 1 x 5 cols (36)
1. mideast --- 1 x 5 cols (36) Gunfire at Arafat's HQ, Pope appeals for peace 2. aceh -- 2 x 3 cols (21) 11 suspected GAM members killed in fresh fighting 3. preman -- 2 x 4 cols (22) Mob raids signal return of political thuggery 4. korea -- 1 x 5 cols (35) RI lacks national discipline: Megawati
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Analysts still upbeat on rupiah
Analysts still upbeat on rupiahDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit taking stalled the rupiah's movement a bit last week, but analysts remained convinced the local unit would bounce back this week amid lingering positive sentiments in the market.After soaring to 9,540 against the U.S.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Farmers encouraged to be rational about GMOs
Farmers encouraged to be rational about GMOsLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A spokesperson for a company supplying genetically modified crops is urging farmers to remain calm and rational in responding to the increasing use of these crops, saying that extensive lab tests had shown them to...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
There is no excuse for AGO to suspend, halt investigation
There is no excuse for AGO to suspend, halt investigationKurniawan Hari and Leo Wahyudi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critics have slammed the Attorney General's Office for its inaction in following up House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III findings in 2000 on the alleged misuse of Rp 2.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Bogor administration buildings illegal
Bogor administration buildings illegal BOGOR: The Bogor regency council building and the official residence of the Bogor regent are among dozens of houses belonging to the administration that were built without permits.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
New decree on VoIP puts light out on old operators
New decree on VoIP puts light out on old operatorsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to issue a new ministerial decree this week that bans existing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators from continuing their services and gives the go-ahead to five new operators...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOURPertamina raises gasoline prices: State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced late Sunday night that the price of premium gasoline for the month of April is set at Rp 1,600 per liter, up from the previous Rp 1,550.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Fog foils Malik trip to Lampung
Fog foils Malik trip to Lampung METRO, Lampung: Thick fog prevented a Merpati aircraft carrying Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar and his entourage from landing at the Radin Inten II airport in Bandarlampung on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Strikes in state firms and foreign investors
Strikes in state firms and foreign investorsSuhunan M. Situmorang, Corporate Lawyer, Jakarta A new phenomenon in the history of the workers' struggle in Indonesia has arisen. While their demands used to involve wage increases, better welfare, or rejection of lay-offs, today workers are turning...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Organda orders Korean buses
Organda orders Korean buses SEOUL: The Association of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korean car maker Hyundai to buy public buses for 20 towns in Indonesia.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Government to update IMF for next loan tranche
Government to update IMF for next loan trancheBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to sign next week a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) updating it regarding reform targets met since the fund's last review in February as a prerequisite to release the next...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
1,850 troops set for Aceh
1,850 troops set for AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) will soon dispatch at least 1,850 replacement troops to the rebellious Aceh province, Deputy Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Kiki Syahnakrie said on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visit
Investigation team on Maluku postponed by Mega's overseas visitOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The central government has formed a national team to investigate the three-year sectarian conflict in Maluku, but the announcement of its members still has to wait for the approval of...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
PDI Perjuangan boycotts budget session
PDI Perjuangan boycotts budget session MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the North Sumatra provincial legislative council, boycotted a plenary session of the council that passed the province's Rp 972 billion budget.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
JP/12/Merpati
JP/12/MerpatiOvermanning drags Merpati downDebbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive said...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Bribery in legal system not merely fictitious story
Bribery in legal system not merely fictitious storyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bribery is nothing new to the country's legal system. But despite the numerous allegations that some police officers, prosecutors and judges are corrupt, proving it is difficult because these...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
East Kalimantan lawyer says KPC legal bout to end in one month
East Kalimantan lawyer says KPC legal bout to end in one monthMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lawyer representing the East Kalimantan administration in a lawsuit against coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) said the legal proceedings now blocking the sale of a 51 percent...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Akbar's first day on trial
Akbar's first day on trialFrom PelitaI would like to commend Indonesia's judicial institutions -- particularly the Central Jakarta District Court which is trying the case involving Akbar Tandjung, former state secretary minister, the incumbent House speaker, and the general chairman of Golkar party.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Indonesia backs Islamic states meeting on int'l terrorism
Indonesia backs Islamic states meeting on int'l terrorismFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian fully supports the agenda to address the improper perception which links Islam with terrorism due to be addressed in a meeting of Islamic ministers in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Edited
EditedI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Locally assembled products are much more popular Many parties prefer to purchase locally assembled personal computers (PC), which are popularly known as jangkrik (cricket).
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Samsung Heavy wins Canadian deal
Samsung Heavy wins Canadian deal SEOUL: Samsung Heavy Industries Co, South Korea's third largest shipbuilder, said on Sunday it won a US$140 million vessel order from Canada's Husky Oil Operations Ltd.The South Korean shipbuilder will supply Husky Oil, part of Husky Energy Inc, with a 133,000-ton...
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
U.S. spy plane crashes in RP
U.S. spy plane crashes in RP PHILIPPINES: An unmanned American spy plane crashed at sea on Sunday in the southern Philippines, where it has been used for aerial reconnaissance in U.S.-backed counterterrorism operations, military officials said. It was the second U.S.
Mon, 01 Apr 2002
Police to help ease traffic in Puncak
Police to help ease traffic in Puncak BOGOR: The roads leading to Puncak will be given special priority by the Bogor Police due to the heavy traffic congestion, especially during weekends and holidays.Chief of the Bogor Police, Sr. Comr.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Strikes in state firms
Strikes in state firms and foreign investors Suhunan M. Situmorang Corporate Lawyer Jakarta A new phenomenon in the history of the workers' struggle in Indonesia has arisen. While their demands used to involve wage increases, better welfare, or rejection of lay-offs, today workers are turning their...
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Time to call a spade a spade
Time to call a spade a spadeAmando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network The Balikatan 02-1 joint RP-U.S. military exercises, launched last January, are nearly halfway through their six-month time frame, but the troops have not been involved in serious encounters with the Abu...
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Foundation a sanctuary for street kids
Foundation a sanctuary for street kidsDes Price, Contributor, Jakarta The recent floods in Jakarta served as a reminder to Ibu Pandaya of the way the last severe flooding in February 1996 changed her life.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Edane: That was then, this is now
Edane: That was then, this is nowHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Face it: Music trends are changing, including in rock. Gone are the glorious days of '80s rock with big hair, the metalheads and Seattle grunge.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Akbar does not
Akbar does not deserve supportFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe political elite has misused the reform message students have struggled for since 1998. The aspiration to build a new Indonesia, where people enjoy better welfare and social justice, remains an illusion.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Jamsostek funds
Jamsostek funds From Kompas I worked at Dunkin' Donuts Jakarta as a store manager for about ten years, with employee number 1992062901. Owing to my own mistakes, I was forced to resign from my position without getting any severance pay or service pay.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Ford Ranger: The little truck that does it all
Ford Ranger: The little truck that does it allPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are young, or at least young-spirited, love adventure and always looking for challenges, you can enjoy a different ride with the newly launched Ford Ranger.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaA computer exhibition is regularly held in Jakarta displaying the latest trend in the computer technology.
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Nyonya Meneer: A not so happy family firm
Nyonya Meneer: A not so happy family firmLie Hua, Contributor, JakartaPerjalanan Panjang Usaha Nyonya Meneer; (Long Journey of Nyonya Meneer Business); By Asih Sumardono, et al; Grasindo, Jakarta, 2002; xxi + 255 pp The movement back to nature in medicine means making more intensive use of...
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
JP/12/Merpati
JP/12/MerpatiOvermanning drags Merpati downDebbie Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Carrying excess baggage of 1,500 employees, PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has trouble lifting off from its current low of unresolved debt problems, tight competition and soaring costs, but its chief executive said...
Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Small homes: Making the most of limited space
Small homes: Making the most of limited spaceMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coming up with the interior design for small houses can be a challenge: It's inevitable that house owners have a smaller canvas to work on.