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Fri, 08 Mar 2002
BCA divestment
BCA divestmentFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe BCA bank divestment will be detrimental to the country and could bring about protracted social problems. Hence, the policy should be reconsidered. Indonesia is premature in selling BCA.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Dirgantara president ready to quit post
Dirgantara president ready to quit postYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bowing to pressure from striking workers, the president of state- owned aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesian said on Thursday he was prepared to relinquish the top post in the firm.Jusman S.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Results of Shareholders debt settlement program
Results of Shareholders debt settlement program as of December 2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------Shareholders Bank Amount of Payment of Remaining Name Liabilities Principle Obligation (in billion Rp) (in billion Rp)(in billion Rp)...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensation
Relatives of train crash victims seek Rp 198b compensationThe Jakarta Post, Bandung The relatives of five train accident victims filed a class action suit against PT Kereta Api Indonesia and three other institutions for the fatal collision between Empu Jaya and Gaya Baru trains in Brebes, Central...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
'TVRI' refuses to be audited?
'TVRI' refuses to be audited?From Koran Tempo Some time ago I read a news story about TVRI's planned changes. In this context, the following must be taken into account: 1. The board of directors of state-owned television station (TVRI) has refused to allow it to be audited.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Man found dead in HI parking lot
Man found dead in HI parking lot JAKARTA: A man was found dead in the parking lot of the Hotel Indonesia (HI) in Central Jakarta at about 12 p.m. on Thursday.A driver from state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom found the body, with head injuries and broken arms and legs, lying next to a...
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002
TV Program: Friday, March 8, 2002TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Environment9:00 Cartoon10:00 News11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show3:00 Music4:00 TV Drama6:00 News7:00 Talk Show8:00 Music9:00 News 9:30 Music11:00 NewsTPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed Cup
Indonesia beats Kiwis 3-0 in Fed CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian team scored another victory at the Asian/Oceania zone of the 2002 women's team Federation Cup by crushing New Zealand 3-0 in Guangzhou, China, on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh
BP to start developing infrastructure in Tangguh The Jakarta Post JakartaAnglo-American oil and gas company BP Indonesia said on Thursday it would start developing infrastructure for the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua province in July.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
RI Maid jailed for serving glass splinters
RI Maid jailed for serving glass splinters MALAYSIA: An Indonesian maid was sentenced on Thursday to seven months in jail for serving her employer bread spread with jam containing glass splinters from a broken jar.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu
Pests threaten rice in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Pests threaten thousands of hectares of rice in South Bengkulu, while food aid continues flowing in to 12 villages facing starvation in Rejang lebong regency.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
The ancient kris back on the cutting edge
The ancient kris back on the cutting edgeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you are a lawyer and want to make your opponent speechless so that you can win the case you defend, you may try this trick. Come to a kris consultant in Yogyakarta for help -- if you believe in Javanese mysticism.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Former militiaman gets six years for murder
Former militiaman gets six years for murderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An East Timorese militiaman was sentenced on Thursday to six years imprisonment for the second-degree murder of a New Zealand peacekeeping force soldier two years ago.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar Party
Akbar's detention schocks Golkar PartyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of mounting public pressure, the Attorney General's Office detained House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over graft allegations on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Mar 2002
4 x 10
4 x 10 Dirgantara president ready to quit post malaria2 x 18 Malaria in Medan kills 11, infects 400 others CLASS2 x 30 Train crash victims demand Rp 198 billion compensation GAM 1 x 15 Nine die in Aceh
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Privatization vs nationalism
Privatization vs nationalism Investors are predictably confused about the contentious debates over Indonesia's privatization program. While the government is making final preparations to sell a portion of its stakes or controlling ownership in 24 state companies this year, several groups have been...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Crooked importers are customs service stooges
Crooked importers are customs service stooges The Indonesian Importers Association (Ginsi), which claims around 3,300 members across the country, is the most vocal critic of the customs service for its miserable failure to curb smuggling.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Political parties eying governorship
Political parties eying governorship The election of the next governor of Jakarta began to attract attention last week. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction, which controls the largest number of seats in the city council, is eying the governorship while the United...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
People insist Puncak to remain resort for Jakartans
People insist Puncak to remain resort for JakartansDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Though there is growing concern over the continued loss of green areas to encroaching villas in Puncak, West Java, many Jakartans still view the area as an idyllic resort where they can escape day-to-day life...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/Biz/13
JP/Biz/13 Photo captionJIHANEW OFFICERS: Members of the Jakarta International Hotels Association (JIHA) have elected George Benney (left), the general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta as the association's new chairman, replacing Kevin M. O'Hagan (right).
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
House gives no impunity to rights criminals
House gives no impunity to rights criminalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Wednesday that the legislative body would not allow any suspected perpetrators of crimes against humanity to escape prosecution.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI plans seminar on policies
RI plans seminar on policies JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to hold an international seminar in April to explain government policies in economics, politics, security, finance, law and investment, as well as its privatization programs.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Cracks in PDI-P
Cracks in PDI-P Serious cracks are now showing in almost all the leading political parties but the most glaring ones come from the winner of the recent general election (which collected 35 per cent of all votes), the nationalist Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) thereby...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Rp 6.6t for merger, BII's rights issue: IBRA
Rp 6.6t for merger, BII's rights issue: IBRAThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has set aside Rp 6.6 trillion (some US$660 million) worth of bonds to finance the planned merger of five banks and a Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) rights issue.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Guards of illegal villas 'will kill if necessary'
Guards of illegal villas 'will kill if necessary'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like security men whom we frequently see in mafia movies, the security guards of illegal villas and other properties at the Puncak tourist resort also have a typically rough attitude.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI maid detained in Malaysia
RI maid detained in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian maid was arrested in Kemaman in the eastern Malaysian state of Terengganu, some 300 kilometers from here on Monday in connection with the alleged abuse of a marine police officer's four-year-old son.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
AP/Chik Rini
AP/Chik RiniATTENTION, PLEASE: People walk under a sign stating that wearing Muslim dress is obligatory in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh, Aceh province. A form of Islamic syariah law is being implemented in the restive province, including the requirement that women have to cover their heads,...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/12/BEJ
JP/12/BEJ.pl .rmStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on March 6, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 4,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Many legislators have yet to submit wealth report
Many legislators have yet to submit wealth reportTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several delays, the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) announced on Wednesday the names of legislators who had not submitted a list of their assets.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
New decree issued to curb smuggling
New decree issued to curb smugglingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi announced on Wednesday the issuance of a decree ordering importers of textiles, electronics, footwear, rice, sugar, corn, soybeans and toys to possess a special...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Complaint in order?
Complaint in order? I should have read the article Complaint in order? Time to speak up (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17), before I left the house that morning.A few days before I was attracted by an advertisement in the Post for a prasmanan (buffet) of dim sum, several types of porridge, desserts and...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villas
Weak law enforcement unable to deal with illegal villasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dismantling of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's villa last month will likely be the only action taken to remove hundreds of illegal buildings in Puncak as authorities have given no hint they will take any action in the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
RI strategic to three neighbors
RI strategic to three neighbors The above title complements a news story titled Strategic Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, which means that the three countries are strategic for Indonesia. As a complement to that story we point out that Indonesia is also strategic for those three neighbors.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Megawati shocks palace employees
Megawati shocks palace employees JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri broke with tradition on Tuesday with an impromtu visit to the Merdeka Palace, and the State Palace next door, causing a stir among officials working in the two vital buildings.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Pests threaten rice in Bengkulu
Pests threaten rice in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Pests threaten thousands of hectares of rice in South Bengkulu, while food aid continues flowing in to 12 villages facing starvation in Rejang lebong regency.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens Jakarta
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens JakartaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Health officials have sounded a warning over the rise in Jakarta residents who have tested positive for leptospirosis- causing bacterium in flood-hit areas, which have so far claimed the lives of eight people.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capital
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capitalRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Some residents living in flood-hit areas of Jakarta have tested positive for leptospirosis-causing bacteria, sparking concern among health officials that an outbreak could threaten the 300,000 people residing there.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
JP/1/24HOUR
JP/1/24HOURIndonesia beats Chinese Taipei 2-1: Indonesia's tennis players booked a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei at the women's team Federation Cup Asia/Oceania group in Guangzhou, China on Tuesday. The victory was sealed in the doubles event when Angelique Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya defeated...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Canberra, Jakarta to rebuild defense ties
Canberra, Jakarta to rebuild defense ties Visiting Australian Defense Minister Robert Hill said on Wednesday that Australia was sounding out possibilities to rebuild military ties with Indonesia, with possible near-term cooperation on efforts to combat international terrorism.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Golkar slams PDI Perjuangan, PKB for legal intervention
Golkar slams PDI Perjuangan, PKB for legal interventionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior Golkar Party official lashed out on Wednesday at several politicians who demanded the detention of party chairman Akbar Tandjung, a suspect in a high profile financial scandal involving the State...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
* Headlines: Trial of central bank governor adjourned 2
* Headlines: Trial of central bank governor adjourned 2* Opinion: Developing sophisticated public opinion 4* City: July 27 victims oppose renomination of Sutiyoso 6* Archipelago: RI, E. Timor begin border talks March 11 7 * National: House 'gives no impunity' to rights criminals8* World: KL nabs 16...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
1. debt --- 2 x 18
1. debt --- 2 x 18 Govt mulls 60 percent cut for IBRA debtors 2. rice --- 4 x 10 Indonesia to import 3 million tons of rice 3. pansus --- 1 x 28 Threats rife ahead of DPR probe talks 4. drugs --- 2 x 16 Govt stops free medical treatment '
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capital
Leptospirosis outbreak threatens capitalRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Health officials have sounded a warning over the rise in Jakarta residents who have tested positive for leptospirosis- causing bacterium in flood-hit areas, which have so far claimed the lives of eight people.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Intimidation and threats rife ahead of plan to set up inquiry
Intimidation and threats rife ahead of plan to set up inquiry Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Golkar Party is employing a strategy of intimidation and threats to block a plan on Thursday to establish an inquiry into a Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Obituary
Obituary Former Air Force chief of staff Air Marshal (ret) Siboen Dipoatmodjo died at his residence in Yogyakarta at about 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday. He was 65 years old.The body of Siboen, who held the Air Force's top post between 1990 and 1993, was flown to Jakarta later in the day for burial at the...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
KONI defends policy on Olympic Solidarity
KONI defends policy on Olympic SolidarityMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) defended on Wednesday its policy on the Olympic Solidarity program, in which it has decided the names of athletes to fill the seven slots provided by the International Olympic Council.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Faction Number
Faction Number1. The Indonesian Democratic Party 73 of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) 2. Golkar Party 36 3. The United Development Party (PPP) 18 4. Reform Party 16 5. National Awakening Party (PKB) 9 6. Crescent Star Party (PBB) 2 7. Muslim People Sovereign Party (PDU) 2 8.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Refugees to receive emergency food aid
Refugees to receive emergency food aidYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Starving East Timorese refugees currently languishing in East Nusa Tenggara will be able to hang on a little bit longer after the provincial government, citing humanitarian reasons, finally decided to resume providing...
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Locals on outside looking in at villa residents
Locals on outside looking in at villa residentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the rich have built thousands of villas in the Puncak tourist resort in West Java, local residents have failed to benefit. In fact, the villas have impoverished them.
Thu, 07 Mar 2002
Palm oil market still on edge
Palm oil market still on edgeLewa Pardomuan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur China will eventually use its palm oil import quotas for this year, but the timing of its purchases and how much the country is going to buy remain a mystery, traders said on Wednesday.