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Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Thick smoke blankets Pekanbaru
Thick smoke blankets Pekanbaru PEKANBARU, Riau: Only two days after haze dispersed from the skies over Riau, thick smoke came back to enshroud the provincial capital of Pekanbaru again on Friday, increasing the city's temperature, and causing blurred vision and smarting of the eyes.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Flood civtims still need help, many forced to beg to survive
Flood civtims still need help, many forced to beg to surviveMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many parts of Jakarta have been flooded for the past three weeks but as of Friday flood victims in certain areas have yet to receive any assistance at all from the city administration.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Taking responsibility will boost career satisfaction
Taking responsibility will boost career satisfactionPri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group Global Executive Search, (e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com) Are you satisfied with your career? Has your career been stable so far, or perhaps even too stable? Have you been with one organization for a long...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Political parties should donate
Political parties should donateFrom Media IndonesiaIn contrast to their promises during the last general election, political parties are not doing much to help the victims of the recent floods.It is pathetic to hear them say that even coming to the flooded locations and visiting the victims might...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Former Indonesian leader calls for change to Muslim laws
Former Indonesian leader calls for change to Muslim lawsAgence France-Presse SeoulFormer Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday called for a review of Muslim laws after the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States to develop "a culture of peace.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8. * Painting Goro-Goro Ugo Untoro, Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), until Feb. 24.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Waste basket
Waste basket The dictionary defines a waste basket as a basket or other container for discarded waste materials. But it can also mean a place where you can express your complaints, criticisms, protests, grudges and accusations.When President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Feb.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
RP scraps monopoly on rice imports
RP scraps monopoly on rice imports Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said on Friday rice imports would finally be thrown open and a state monopoly on buying the staple dismantled in the next few months.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
61 houses damaged as strong wind hits Lombok
61 houses damaged as strong wind hits LombokThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 61 houses were destroyed or damaged and around 300 residents evacuated when strong winds engulfed Jagaraga village in Kediri subdistrict on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Friday.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
HIV upsurge among Indonesian drug-users
HIV upsurge among Indonesian drug-usersViva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the number of injecting drug users (IDUs) on the rise, Indonesians must prepare themselves to accept the realities of HIV/AIDS or face an imminent AIDS epidemic in the coming years.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Governor should be proactive
Governor should be proactiveFrom Suara KaryaSince the implementation of regional autonomy, each region has been playing an important role in handling crime, particularly in terms of the role of governors.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
RI, Malaysia to tackle transnational crimes
RI, Malaysia to tackle transnational crimesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian and Malaysian authorities are to meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to find a common approach and strategy on how to fight transnational criminal groups operating along the border...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
City misses target in dealing with flood trauma
City misses target in dealing with flood traumaMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The three weeks of flooding across the city has caused many to suffer not only physically but mentally as well. Some victims in a temporary shelter on Jl.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Foreign Debts
Foreign Debts There is an impression that the government does not really know how to settle the debt problem. Today, debt rescheduling is bruited about.Indonesia's foreign debts have swollen to Rp 741 trillion this year.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Government to begin repatriating illegal migrants
Government to begin repatriating illegal migrantsAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon begin the process of repatriating some 400 illegal migrants, mostly Afghans, who see neither economic future nor legal certainty for themselves if they stay in Indonesia, an...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 15, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 25 103,500 Adindo Foresta 65 0 0 AGIS 115 -5 802,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 245 0 5,000 Alakasa 235 0 0...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Tommy Soeharto to have all bomb charges dropped
Tommy Soeharto to have all bomb charges droppedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The youngest son of former president Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra will likely have all charges dropped in a series of cases in which he was questioned as the alleged mastermind of several bomb attacks...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Road blockade to Caltex's field cleared
Road blockade to Caltex's field cleared SINGAPORE :The blockade of a road leading to an oil field operated by PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia in Riau province was cleared late Thursday after police intervention, a company spokesman said Friday.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
'Entas-entas' cremation ritual helps souls reach heaven
'Entas-entas' cremation ritual helps souls reach heavenYoni Astuti, Contributor, Probolinggo, East Java While Balinese Hindus perform Ngaben, cremation rituals for the dead, Tenger Hindus in East Java call similar rituals Entas- entas.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Jakarta's damaged roads
Jakarta's damaged roads The heavy downpours and devastating floods that have struck Jakarta since the end of January have been a calamity. The disaster not only killed 21 people on the first few days and 16 others from flood-related diseases, but also made 300,000 homeless.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
IBRA likely to announce BCA winner in two weeks
IBRA likely to announce BCA winner in two weeksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) could announce the winning bidder for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) in as soon as two weeks, according to the government on Friday.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Pertamina still wants to market the country's LNG
Pertamina still wants to market the country's LNGMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina has asked the government to maintain its role in marketing the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) after it loses its monopoly on the country's oil and gas...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
JP/12/LNG
JP/12/LNG Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaState-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina has asked the government to maintain its role in marketing the country's liquefied natural gas (LNG) after it loses its monopoly on the country's oil and gas industry, according to a senior company executive.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Leadership training: Solutions or snake oil?
Leadership training: Solutions or snake oil?Donna K. Woodward, Management Consultant, Medan, North Sumatra On Feb. 3 the Executive Center for Global Leadership (ECGL) was launched at the Bali Hilton Hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
TNI announces major reshuffle
TNI announces major reshuffleTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced on Friday a major reshuffle which affected 118 high-ranking officers, including Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, who has been named the new TNI spokesman.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Government allows sand exports to continue
Government allows sand exports to continueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Backing away from its promise to ban sand exports to Singapore, the government has issued a regulation allowing existing sand exporters to continue operating to meet their purchase orders.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
The 'futile' Paris Club
The 'futile' Paris Club The Paris Club way of debt settlement does not work. It only covers up the core issue of debt for a while, without solving it. The government's debts will just create a problem after the specified 20-year-period of delay is over.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Two fishermen shot in Mataram
Two fishermen shot in Mataram MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Sumbawa District Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Bambang S. said on Friday that his officers had shot two fishermen in Jontal waters, Plampang subdistrict, as they had attempted to evade arrest.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Liquor destroyed in Cirebon
Liquor destroyed in Cirebon CIREBON, Jawa Barat: Hundreds of thousands of bottles of alcoholic drinks worth around Rp 0.5 billion were destroyed by Cirebon Police in West Java.Cirebon Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Fatal free drinks in buses, trains
Fatal free drinks in buses, trains I am a 54-year-old taxi driver, and I nearly lost my life recently because of a stupid bottled drink. It is my hope that after reading this letter, people will become more alert when they are riding air-conditioned buses or trains.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Haryanto files complaint against top PDI-P executive
Haryanto files complaint against top PDI-P executiveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislator Haryanto Taslam, of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, filed a lawsuit on behalf of his colleagues against the party's secretary general Sutjipto on...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Japan ready to fund new airport development in North Sumatra
Japan ready to fund new airport development in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan Banking International Cooperation (JBIC) is ready to disburse US$600 million to help finance the development of a new airport in North Sumatra to replace Polonia International Airport in...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Graft smelled in distribution of assistance for flood victims
Graft smelled in distribution of assistance for flood victimsRendi A.Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Rp 50 million (US$4,900) fund intended for flood victims and disbursed to each flood-hit subdistrict across Jakarta, has reportedly been siphoned off by both members of subdistrict councils...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Weather modification team starts work
Weather modification team starts work JAKARTA: A weather modification team at the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT), which is expected to help reduce rainfall in Jakarta, started operation on Friday.State Minister of Research and Technology M.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Political prisoners demand rehabilitation
Political prisoners demand rehabilitationA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 400 former political prisoners began their first national gathering ever here on Friday with a united demand for the government to restore their civil rights.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Hotels to increase room rates
Hotels to increase room ratesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Low occupancy rates coupled with the recent hikes in fuel prices, and telephone and electricity charges, as well as the increase in the minimum wage might prompt hotels to increase their room rates this year, a hotel...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
* Headlines: Controversy surrounds funds for flood victims 2
* Headlines: Controversy surrounds funds for flood victims 2* Opinion: Leadership training like snake oil to Indonesia 4* City: Graft and floods behind damaged roads 6* Archipelago: Restive Aceh says no to Laskar Jihad 7 * National: Govt to repatriate illegal migrants 8* World: Afghan minister...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News8:00 Cartoon8:30 Documentary9:00 Music10:00 Comedy11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News3:30 Religious Teachings4:30 Magic Show 5:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Music8:00 Quiz9:00 News9:30 Music11:00 Sports TPI...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
2.holdiko
2.holdikoHoldiko aims for Rp 20 trillion by November 3. IFC ( 2 x 18)Group set up to push legal reform in RI 4. Bank ( 2 x 20) Bank Commonwealth sees 80% growth in custom
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
People are more burdensome
People are more burdensomeFrom Warta Kota"Clever people are subsidized, our children are malnourished," sings singer Iwan Fals in one of his songs. This line aptly reflects the social conditions prevailing in this country at present.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Rupiah Rates Feb. 15
Rupiah Rates Feb. 15 Banknote Rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying U.S dollar 1 10,730.00 9,730.00 10,281.00 10,179.00 Australian dollar 1 5,537.75 5,016.79 5,306.02 5,248.29 Brunei dollar 1 5,883.97 5,332.68 5,637.75 5,578.7 Canadian dollar 1 6,740.80 6,108.74 6,458.73 6,390.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Separatists say no to Laskar Jihad in Aceh
Separatists say no to Laskar Jihad in AcehIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Acehnese people, the local elite and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have responded coldly to Laskar Jihad's plan to hold a mass gathering to mark its official entrance in the strife-torn province.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
E. Timor refugees allowed to stay in camps until June
E. Timor refugees allowed to stay in camps until JuneYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang The government has extended its deadline for 128,000 East Timorese to vacate refugee camps in West Timor until June 20, allowing them more time to decide on their future.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Patriot, Tunas share points in Proliga match
Patriot, Tunas share points in Proliga matchMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Patriot and Bogor Tunas squared the points at 1-1 in a Proliga professional volleyball encounter at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Bankruptcy petition against Manulife rejected
Bankruptcy petition against Manulife rejectedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Commercial Court rejected on Friday a bankruptcy petition filed against insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), a local subsidiary of Canada's Manulife Financial Corp.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
JP/1/aceh
JP/1/acehAceh's beauty shops banned from sinning The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of the Islamic syariah law being implemented in the restive province of Aceh, beauty salons, barber shops and hotel businessmen must ban their workers and customers from wearing non-Islamic dress.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
'ASEAN must go beyond tariff cut'
'ASEAN must go beyond tariff cut'Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia must move beyond reducing tariffs to aligning investment rules with global standards if it is to compete for foreign investments, European Union (EU) Trade Commisioner Pascal Lamy said Friday.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Jakarta seeks money in wake of floods for canal project
Jakarta seeks money in wake of floods for canal projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that the clearance of land for the East Flood Canal project should be completed this year although the fund allocation for the project, which was earlier promised by the central...
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Holdiko aims for Rp 20 trillion by November
Holdiko aims for Rp 20 trillion by NovemberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Holdiko Perkasa targets a total proceeds of Rp 20 trillion (about US$1.95 bilion) by November this year, for which it must raise another Rp 3.8 trillion from the sale of former Salim Group assets.
Sat, 16 Feb 2002
Give KAI new managment a chance: Govt
Give KAI new managment a chance: GovtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi urged employees of the state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to give the newly-appointed board of directors a chance to prove their capabilities.