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Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse

Don't let PT Dirgantara Indonesia Collapse Ironic and tragic are perhaps the most appropriate adjectives to portray the condition of Indonesia's aircraft-making company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). In the first half of this week this week or last week?, PTDI was rocked by protest rallies and...

Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no action

Prosecutors talk tough on graft, still no actionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for the former commissioner and president of the now-defunct BHS Bank, Hendra Rahardja, in a corruption case that cost the state more than Rp 2.

ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean

ISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.

TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project

TEPCO to join Bayu Undan's project TOKYO: Tokyo Electric Power Co., or TEPCO, and Tokyo Gas Co. will join Phillips Petroleum Co.'s Bayu-Udan liquefied natural gas project in the Timor Sea, an industry source said Tuesday.The two Japanese companies said they will hold a news briefing at 0730 GMT (2.

Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visit

Army power struggle in Myanmar as EU team to visitDominic Whiting, Reuters, Bangkok A European Union (EU) mission arrives in Myanmar on Wednesday to revive talks between the military junta and pro-democracy opposition, but a growing power struggle among senior generals may foil their efforts.

Clarification on Falun Gong

Clarification on Falun Gong In order to rebut the negative news that has been circulating these past few days and which has completely misled people, as Falun Gong practitioners, we would like to enlighten your readers with the information below.1.

PKB bans councillors from overseas visit

PKB bans councillors from overseas visitAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has banned its legislators in the East Java provincial legislative council from going to Europe for comparative studies.

Bekasi-Kota electric

Bekasi-Kota electric train always lateFrom Warta KotaThe services of state-owned railway company PT KAI, particularly those for ordinary people, still await improvement. Take, for example, the departure time of the Bekasi-Kota economy- class electric train. It's late almost every day.

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaExhibition* Photo, Visions 01, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel.

JP/12/BEJ

JP/12/BEJ .pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0...

Freeport acquires Nusamba's interest

Freeport acquires Nusamba's interestDow Jones, Washington Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. on Feb. 27 repaid a US$253.4 million loan that it guaranteed on behalf of a minority partner, according to the company's annual report released late Friday by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78

Hartini Sukarno passes away at 78Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of former president Sukarno's wives, Hartini Sukarno, passed away on Tuesday after being treated for heart failure in a hospital in Jakarta.

Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge

Oil may drop below RI's $22 target despite recent surge Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the...

Govt seeks ways to fight corruption

Govt seeks ways to fight corruption JAKARTA: National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar, Attorney General M.A. Rachman and State Minister for Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin will hold a meeting at the latter's office on Wednesday to discuss measures against corruption.

On dual position

On dual positionFrom Republika In his article published in Republika on March 1, titled "Paradox of dual functions", Jack Yanda Z Ishak seems to be worried about the dual functions of senior political figures in this country.

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday said that in the last two months 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone. He said that heavier penalties were planned and border security was being stepped up.

Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao

Rival candidate clears way for Gusmao EAST TIMOR: A candidate in East Timor's upcoming presidential election on Tuesday announced a concession which will allow his only rival, independence hero Xanana Gusmao, to stand in the poll.

Student killed by classmates

Student killed by classmates JAKARTA: A 21-year-old student at the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ) was beaten to death by classmates on Monday evening after he was accused of stealing his friend's cell phone.

* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2

* Headlines: Soccer fans involved in brawl 2* Opinion: Public accountability expected of business 4* City: Museums lack staff, visitors stay away6* Archipelago: Four killed in Semarang landslide 7 * National: State secrecy bill threatens public rights8* World: Afghan troops brace for final push on...

Siak rejects harboring deported workers

Siak rejects harboring deported workers PEKANBARU, Riau: Siak Regent Arwin A.S. said in Riau on Tuesday his administration rejected a request from a labor recruitment agency to use the town as a transit point for migrant workers deported by the Malaysian government after January's riot in the...

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants

Malaysia gets tougher on migrants Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi on Tuesday said that in just the first two months of this year 15,037 illegal immigrants had been arrested from Indonesia alone.

Taufik is back to defend Thomas Cup

Taufik is back to defend Thomas CupNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat decided to return home after his plan to play for Singapore came to an abrupt end after the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) threatened to ban him from playing.

Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surge

Oil may drop below $22 despite recent surgeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The average international oil price this year would likely drop below the 2002 state budget assumption of US$22 per barrel despite the current surge in the price of the commodity, according to the director...

1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts

1. Java: 2 lines, 25 counts Java Bleu, a new French bistro where the chefs dine 2. BALI: 1 line, 32 counts Heavenly fare from Bali at Aston Atrium 3. CHINA, 2 lines, 27 counts China wine dealers hope market gets finer with age

Checking for Hepatitis is vital

Checking for Hepatitis is vital Dear Dr. Donya, When is the plan for vaccination against Hepatitis B starting in Indonesia?My next question is about my girlfriend, who is from Indonesia. She does not have any record of hepatitis B or other vaccinations.

Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in Singapore

Plastic and rubber trade fair opens in SingaporeBenget Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Singaporean Minister for Trade, Industry and Foreign Affairs Raymond Lim opened on Tuesday the Aseanplas 2002 trade show, Southeast Asia's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber.

Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog money

Suspect returns last tranche of alleged graft Bulog moneyTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A suspect in a high-profile corruption case returned the last tranche of Rp 7.5 billion on Tuesday of the misused State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds to the government.

Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali

Dynamite fishermen nabbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Buleleng Police have arrested seven fishermen who are believed to have endangered the natural ecosystem of the regency's western coast by catching fish with powerful homemade explosives.Buleleng Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M.

Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness says

Tommy upset by guilty verdict, witness saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Elza Syarief, the lawyer of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, testified before the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday in a case on the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.

Kontras report reveals rights abuses worsening

Kontras report reveals rights abuses worseningTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's human rights record worsened in 2001 as the state continued to neglect its obligations to promote and protect human rights, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence...

Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quiz

Soccer fans involved in brawl after TV quizRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta News of soccer fans getting into trouble, both on and off the field, is nothing new and is a regular occurrence during the competition season.

Indian textile firms take part in expo

Indian textile firms take part in expo JAKARTA: A group of 34 Indian textile companies, including manufacturers and exporters, will partake in the Asian Global Sourcing Exhibition, to be held between March 14 and 16 in Jakarta.

Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. Java

Doctors warn of possible outbreak in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Doctors are warning that there could be an anthrax outbreak in several regencies in Central Java after one villager recently died in the town of Boyolali.

TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, March 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Documentary5:00 News6:00 News7:00 Talk Show9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 DebatingTPI...

House approves conversion of bonds in four banks

House approves conversion of bonds in four banksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Monday the government proposal to convert some of the fixed-rate bonds in four banks into variable-rate bonds to avoid banks suffering yet more financial...

Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23t

Telkom's net profit rises to Rp. 4.23tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic telephone monopoly PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) reported a higher than expected 41.2 percent increase in its unaudited net profit on Tuesday to Rp 4.23 trillion (US$425 million) last year, up from Rp 3.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 12, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,125 0 21,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 264,500 AGIS 125 5 1,001,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 Alakasa 175 0...

Rp 5b targeted from computer show

Rp 5b targeted from computer show JAKARTA: Promoters Dyandra Promosindo has said that it expects to sell Rp 5 billion (US$500,000) worth of computer equipment and Rp 3 billion worth of electronics equipment during the Mega Bazaar Computer and Electronic Show from March 13 to March 17 at the Jakarta...

Photo capton

Photo captonPhoto: IslamicNewYearAntaraISLAMIC NEW YEAR PREPARATIONS: Two women wash tauge (bean sprouts) at the banks of Ngerong River in Rengel village, Tuban regency, East Java, before they take them to market to sell at Rp 3,000 per kilogram.

PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on Akbar

PDI Perjuangan delays House decision on AkbarFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although March 18 is fast approaching, the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has still deferred making any decision on whether or not to support the setting...

Irene takes the lead with 6.5 MPs

Irene takes the lead with 6.5 MPsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Irene Kharisma, who is representing South Sumatra, became the only player with a clear lead on the third day of the finals of the Rp 6 million (US$600) Rider-Enerpac National Junior Chess tournament in Bekasi, West Java.

U.S. Dollar Rates March 11

U.S. Dollar Rates March 11 Latest %ChangeYen 128.93-97 +0.34Euro* 0.8738-43 +0.03Sterling* 1.4202-07 -0.09Swiss franc 1.6837-43 -0.09Canadian dollar 1.5864-69 +0.04Aust. dollar* 0.5200-05 -0.27NZ dollar* 0.4266-71 -0.56Deutsche mark 2.2373-78 -0.02Czech koruna 36.190-20 -0.02Hungary forint 279.

PWI discharges 15 members in Palu

PWI discharges 15 members in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial branch of the Indonesian Journalists' Association (PWI) has dismissed 15 of its members for allegedly blackmailing local officials and businessmen.

PPP Reform agrees to change name

PPP Reform agrees to change nameA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The newly established United Development Party Reform (PPP Reform) will comply with its rival group's request for it to change its name.

1,000 traders refuse to relocate

1,000 traders refuse to relocate PURWOKERTO, Central Java: About 1,000 traders in the regency of Purwokerto in Central Java reiterated their refusal on Monday to relocate to another area adjacent to the current traditional market.

Stock Exchange

Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 11, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,125 -25 26,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 65,500 AGIS 120 -5 271,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 Alakasa 175...

Bulog suspects fooling the public: Amien

Bulog suspects fooling the public: AmienKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais said the returning of Bulog funds to state investigators showed that the money was never spent for food distribution as originally claimed, which meant...

Paris Club meeting set for April

Paris Club meeting set for April JAKARTA: The Paris Club meeting, where the Indonesian government seeks to reschedule the payment of its debts maturing this year and next, is slated to run from April 8 to April 12, Minister of Finance Boediono said.

PPP of Reform set to alter name, win more votes

PPP of Reform set to alter name, win more votesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly established United Development Party Reform (PPP Reform) will comply with its rival group's request for it to change its name.

Megawati expedites visit to China

Megawati expedites visit to ChinaFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has moved forward her official visit to China by one day due to the change of schedule from Chinese President Zhiang Jemin, Indonesian Ambassador to China A.A. Kustia said on Monday.