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Fri, 21 Mar 2003
List of Securities Quotation:
List of Securities Quotation: Day/Date:Thursday, March 20, 2003 Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 20, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Violence peppers Taufik's career
Violence peppers Taufik's careerKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a journalist for Tempo weekly, Ahmad Taufik endured the hardship of prison life for two years during the Soeharto regime for activism that was deemed subversive.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Agribusiness problems hamper fair competition
Agribusiness problems hamper fair competitionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A small scale businessman from Brastagi, North Sumatra, who sells agricultural produce in Jakarta, complained about extortion by both officials and thugs."Business these days is very hard," said Edi Purba, 42.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Three flyovers inaugurated
Three flyovers inaugurated JAKARTA: City residents still have to face chronic traffic congestion in many parts of the city despite the inauguration of three flyovers costing Rp 81.97 billion by Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
TotalFinaElf clarifies
TotalFinaElf clarifies As regards the article TotalFinaElf may cancel RI bid due to war, published on March 20, allow us to make the following clarification:* What was really said to your journalist during the telephone interview on March 19 was that, though war is a factor of concern, the decision...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
`RI-U.S. ties remain intact despite war'
`RI-U.S. ties remain intact despite war'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda believes that Indonesia's stance opposing the United States' decision to attack Iraq will not harm bilateral ties between the two countries as Washington is aware that Jakarta...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Police to get helicopters
Police to get helicopters PONTIANAK: Every regional police headquarters is to get one helicopter by the end of 2003."We will provide the helicopters for 26 provincial police headquarters," said Director of Air Police Brig. Gen. Sudarsono in Pontianak on Thursday as reported by Antara.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Airlines reroute flights, suspend services
Airlines reroute flights, suspend servicesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Garuda Airlines said on Thursday it had rerouted flights to Europe to avoid the war in Iraq, and was considering imposing a surcharge on passengers.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
War will hamper economic recovery: Bank Indonesia
War will hamper economic recovery: Bank IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday the war in Iraq would hamper Indonesia's economic recovery.He said the war would inevitably affect the country's economic fundamentals.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Asian currencies mostly up late
Asian currencies mostly up lateNirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies bounced off early troughs and were mostly stronger late Thursday after the initial spate of dollar buying that came as the U.S. launched military action in Iraq fizzled out.Traders said the market was spooked by U.S.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Various efforts have been made by the government to help
Various efforts have been made by the government to help destitute families access health services. Public health centers, which provide cheap services and affordable medicines, have been made available in most parts of the archipelago.Recently the government issued a 'free card' for poor families.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
27 percent bus fare increase proposed
27 percent bus fare increase proposedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso has proposed to increase city bus fares by up to 27 percent from current fares in response to the request made by public transport operators last month.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Diarrhea to affect 6 million people this year
Diarrhea to affect 6 million people this yearMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaUp to 6.2 million people out of the total Indonesian population of 215 million will suffer diarrhea this year, mainly due to poor access to clean water, a senior government official says.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
RI says attack on Iraq an act of aggression
RI says attack on Iraq an act of aggressionFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia joined the worldwide uproar against the United States' unilateral attack on Iraq on Thursday, and called for an immediate end to the war.Branding the U.S.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Certain police officers protect hoodlums, Koesparmono says
Certain police officers protect hoodlums, Koesparmono saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former prominent police officer said on Thursday that certaian officers in the force were providing security for high level gangster figures and warned that the widespread organized crime...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Looking toward a transatlantic relationship meltdown
Looking toward a transatlantic relationship meltdownBantarto Bandoro, Editor 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id The emergency summit in Azore, Portugal, on Sunday between the U.S.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Nation weeps for Iraq after attack
Nation weeps for Iraq after attackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the United States and its allies started their attack on Iraq at about 10 a.m. Jakarta time on Thursday, thousands of people took turns demonstrating outside the U.S. Embassy to demand a stop to what they called an attack on humanity.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
RI expects IMF loan at the end of March
RI expects IMF loan at the end of MarchThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Thursday it was expected that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would disburse its next loan tranche at the end of this month.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
KPU members get over 25% of 2003 budget
KPU members get over 25% of 2003 budgetArya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) staff will receive Rp 649 billion (US$72.9 million) or more than 25 percent of the commission's 2003 budget of Rp 2.3 trillion.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Grow tomatoes at home: Police chief
Grow tomatoes at home: Police chief BOGOR: Bogor Regional Police Chief Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam has urged all his police officers in Bogor to grow their own tomatoes using hydroponics in their yards as a way to increase their income."It is my hope that all police officers will grow tomatoes.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
U-12 heat involves 4,300 players
U-12 heat involves 4,300 players JAKARTA: Around 400 teams with 4,300 players of under 12 years old will be involved in the qualifying stage of the Danone Nations Cup, the organizing committee confirmed here on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Taiwan banks ready to help ailing textile makers
Taiwan banks ready to help ailing textile makersAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade said it would facilitate a meeting between West Java textile producers and several Taiwanese banks to help the producers seek financing to replace outdated machinery.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Local autonomy creating high-cost economy
Local autonomy creating high-cost economyArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chaotic implementation of local autonomy policies could become a threat to the nation's economy as they are creating a high cost economy and deterring new investment, an expert has argued.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
1. KAMPUNG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. KAMPUNG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Balinese nurture cultural identity in Langkat 2. FOOD: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Squashing bugs in the food we eat
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Looking toward a transatlantic relationship meltdown 2. TIES: 1 x 40 'RI-U.S. ties remain intact despite war' 3. LEADERS: 2 x 32 Religious leaders condemn war, call for prayers for Iraqis 4. WIDODO: 2 x 30 Govt ready to evacuate 35,000 Indonesians from the Mideast
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Govt ready to evacuate 50,000 Indonesians from Middle East
Govt ready to evacuate 50,000 Indonesians from Middle EastFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent former Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Adm. (ret) Widodo Adisucipto to Kuwait to oversee the possible evacuation of around 50,000 Indonesians...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Pickpockets at bus stop
Pickpockets at bus stop From Warta Kota Always be on your guard when you are waiting for a bus at Atmajaya bus stop (central Jakarta) or you will fall prey to pickpockets.My son had his cell phone stolen while waiting for a bus there at about 3 p.m. on March 9.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
U-12 heat involves 4,300 players
U-12 heat involves 4,300 players JAKARTA: Around 400 teams with 4,300 players, all under 12, will be involved in the qualifying stage of the Danone Nations Cup, the organizing committee confirmed here on Thursday.The qualifying matches will be held in 12 towns and cities from March 22 to April 13.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
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b] Mentally ill trapped in hospital MANADO, North Sulawesi: More than 50 patients had called the Manado Psychiatric Hospital home for more than a decade because families refused to accept them or the patients refused to leave, hospital director Thomarius said Thursday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Three new flyovers; in Kalibata, South Jakarta; Penggilingan,
Three new flyovers; in Kalibata, South Jakarta; Penggilingan, East Jakarta and Galur in Central Jakarta, opened last Wednesday in a bid to ease traffic congestion.Several other flyovers and underpasses are and will be built in the five mayoralties overseen by the Jakarta administration.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Indonesia beats England 3-2
Indonesia beats England 3-2 JAKARTA: Indonesia beats England 3-2 in Group 1B of the Sudirman Cup while China swept away Sweden with a 5-0 win in their Group 1A matches of Sudirman Cup in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, on Wednesday.Indonesia's points were contributed in the singles and women's doubles.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Kelapa Gading developer fails to meet obligations
Kelapa Gading developer fails to meet obligationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Summarecon Agung, the main property developer in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, has failed to give some 34.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Snipers to guard Bali bomb trials
Snipers to guard Bali bomb trials DENPASAR: Snipers and police dogs will be deployed to guard the trials of the Bali bombing suspects, which are expected to start next month, police said Thursday."We will position snipers around the court ...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates March 20 JP/13/13RupiahRupiah Rates March 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,690.23 5,094.42 5,421.69 5,362.73Brunei dollar 1 5,438.41 4,870.33 5,181.75 5,126.84Canadian dollar 1 6,475.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
TV Today: Friday, March 21, 2003
TV Today: Friday, March 21, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 Budi Pekerti10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Dearah11:30 Music:...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Laws insufficient to combat corruption, officials say
Laws insufficient to combat corruption, officials sayKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of political will among Indonesian leaders to combat corruption had made efforts to enforce the country's numerous anti-corruption laws useless, senior government officials say.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Ten bills await government response
Ten bills await government response JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) complained that the government was slow to respond to draft bills initiated by legislators, and that it would cause more delays in the deliberations.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Selling our water: Unethical, yet unstoppable?
Selling our water: Unethical, yet unstoppable?Budi Widianarko, Head, Graduate School of Environment and Urban Studies, Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang Privatization has become a magical buzzword in the water arena.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
JSC blamed over extortion in Aceh
JSC blamed over extortion in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese people have lambasted the Joint Security Committee (JSC) enforcing the cessation of hostilities agreement in Aceh, for its failure to stop the rampant extortion committed both by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Govt disburses resettlement fund
Govt disburses resettlement fund JAKARTA: Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Wednesday that the government had disbursed resettlement funds for 4,300 Acehnese refugee families in North Sumatra, out of a total of 12,000 families.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
JAKARTA: Indonesian oil company Medco Energi International
JAKARTA: Indonesian oil company Medco Energi International said on Thursday that it will delay plans to issue US$150 million in seven-year bonds due to the looming war in Iraq. "We have decided to delay the roadshow that was planned" for the end of March, said Tendri Suprianto, a spokesman for the...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
`Regional autonomy must be properly implemented'
`Regional autonomy must be properly implemented'Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regional autonomy is clearly one of the best products of the reform movement; however, its implementation is tricky in nature as both the central and regional governments are still widely divided in their...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Discipline for drivers
Discipline for drivers From Suara Karya One of the reasons why traffic jams are a daily scene in Jakarta is that the city buses wait for passengers just about anywhere on the road, only moving once the seats are fully occupied.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Five found drowned in Central Java
Five found drowned in Central Java JP/ /AcrossSpate of drownings in C. JavaSEMARANG, Central Java: Five people drowned in four towns in Central Java, including two small children who died together as they played in a pond, police here said on Thursday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
JP/13/Econ
JP/13/EconWar will hamper economic recovery: BIThe Jakarta Post JakartaBank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday the war in Iraq would hamper Indonesia's economic recovery.He said the war would inevitably affect the country's economic fundamentals.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
U.S., British, Aussie embassies remain open despite war
U.S., British, Aussie embassies remain open despite warSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S., British and Australian Embassies in Jakarta kept their doors open on Thursday despite the Iraq war, which started earlier in the day."The U.S. Embassy is open as normal today.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Susanto wins second game by default
Susanto wins second game by defaultMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Susanto Megaranto got away with a win by default in the second round of the Japfa Chess Festival here on Thursday while Tuti Rahayu and Yulianti Tjindarbumi shared the top place in the women's competition.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Central Java leads in archery event
Central Java leads in archery event JAKARTA: Central Java won seven of the 10 gold medals on offer in the traditional events to take the lead in the National Archery Championship here on Thursday.The Central Javanese have collected eight golds to leave their rival East Kalimantan, which dominated...
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Religious leaders condemn war, call for prayer for Iraqis
Religious leaders condemn war, call for prayer for IraqisMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders condemned the U.S.-led attack on Iraq as it was an affront to humanity, and called on followers to pray for a quick end to the war so that it would not claim too many casualties.
Fri, 21 Mar 2003
Habibie blames UN for Timor melee
Habibie blames UN for Timor meleeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie blamed the United Nations for the human rights abuses during the 1999 post-ballot riots in East Timor because, he said, the international body did not notify him about the announcement...