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Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandal

Golkar leaders to be summoned over Gafur scandalYogita Tahil Ramani The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice will likely summon two senior Golkar Party leaders for questioning as witnesses in the bribery scandal involving North Maluku Governor-elect Abdul Gafur. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.

Minister to send guilty developers to prison

Minister to send guilty developers to prisonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many developers have violated a law requiring them to set aside 40 percent of the space covered by housing projects for public and social facilities such as green areas for parks.

Power plant projects to resume: Official

Power plant projects to resume: OfficialMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering allowing up to seven independent power producers (IPPs) to resume the development of power plants which were halted in the wake of the country's 1997 financial crisis.

Govt provides Rp 128b for victims

Govt provides Rp 128b for victims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has allocated Rp 128 billion for disaster relief in 2002, secretary-general Dadi S. Argadiredja said on Wednesday."The funds will go to 20 provinces, where flood victims and around 1.

Ford to launch new models in RI

Ford to launch new models in RI PT Ford Motor Indonesia, the country's sole agent for the U.S.-based car maker Ford Motor Company, said it would launch a number of new models this year to strengthen and expand its business in the Indonesian market.

AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clauses

AAUI to clarify 'all risks' clausesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian General Insurance (AAUI) has promised to hold talks with the Council of Indonesia Insurance (DAI) to redefine the term 'all risks' as it relates to insurance policies in a bid to clear up...

Govt urged to form special force for Maluku

Govt urged to form special force for MalukuJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino Chairmen of opposing delegations from Maluku asked the government to form a joint special security force, comprising both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police, to ensure that the Malino peace accord is...

Tatas complete buy of VSNL

Tatas complete buy of VSNL BOMBAY: The powerful Tata group acquired a 25 percent stake in India's monopoly overseas phone service provider on Wednesday, gaining a firm foothold in the country's fast-growing telecom market.

Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital city

Flood-related illnesses kill 15 in capital cityMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death toll of flood victims killed by diarrhea and other flood-related ailments around the city increased to at least 15 on Wednesday amid public ignorance about the illnesses.

Rupiah Rates Feb. 13

Rupiah Rates Feb. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,666.00 9,666.00 10,217.00 10,115.00Australian dollar 1 5,436.46 4,921.93 5,207.60 5,150.56Brunei dollar 1 5,836.39 5,286.30 5,590.70 5,531.86Canadian dollar 1 6,702.70 6,070.46 6,420.54 6,352.

Different orbits

Different orbits Vehemently arguing that Indonesia is predominantly a Muslim country and the current moral crisis can only be solved through Islamic law, some people have insisted on incorporating syariah into the Constitution since the downfall of the New Order regime.

On environment and city planning

On environment and city planning The permit for Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) -- a luxury housing estate in Hutan Angke Kapuk, West Jakarta -- is going to be reviewed by an independent panel, which will be soon be formed by the Jakarta Governor, Sutiyoso.

Officials warn of spewing Merapi

Officials warn of spewing Merapi The Volcanology Development and Investigation Agency in Yogyakarta warned the people in the area to stay alert with regard to Mount Merapi which often becomes more active during the rainy season.

Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension plan

Intelligence chief urges quick decision on debt extension planBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Hendropriyono urged the government to immediately finalize the revision of a controversial debt payment extension plan, warning indecisiveness...

2nd pilgrimage not obligatory

2nd pilgrimage not obligatoryFrom KompasIn my opinion the Attorney General should end the confusion and immediately issue a letter prohibiting House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung Representatives, from going abroad for his second pilgrimage to Mecca, because he has already fulfilled his...

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Sculpture Contemplation by Ketut Muja, Galeri 9, Ubud, until Feb. 15. * Painting The Dance, the Dancer by Barbara Anello, The Chedi (Tel.

'Newsweek' to be banned in KL

'Newsweek' to be banned in KL MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will ban an issue of Newsweek magazine showing an image of the Prophet Mohammad, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi said on Wednesday, joining a chorus of regional protests.Answering questions about the magazine's Feb.

Villagers block Caltex road

Villagers block Caltex roadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of the village of Jurang, Rokan Hulu regency, Riau have blocked the main access road to an oil field owned by American PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, according to a company senior executive.Caltex spokesman Poedyo W.

Davis Cup members into Cigna third round

Davis Cup members into Cigna third roundMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Davis Cup squad members marched to the third round as the Cigna Open tennis championship took its toll in the women's singles seeds at the Hilton Executive Club Hardcourts on Wednesday.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: KadinKadinTRADE DEAL: Tony Agus Ardi (left), president of the U.S. Committee of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Daniel S.Emerson, president of the Indonesia-Indiana Alliance, sign a cooperation agreement to develop small businesses.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Feb. 13, 2002 Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 55,000 Adindo Foresta 65 0 0 AGIS 120 0 50,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0 Alakasa 235 0 0 Alfa...

Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issue

Amien seeks fair solution to comfort women issueTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais called on Wednesday for a fair and prudent solution to the comfort women issue, saying that the matter was one of the dark periods in the...

RP, U.S. approve terms of military exercise

RP, U.S. approve terms of military exerciseAgencies, Manila The Philippines and the United States on Wednesday approved the rules covering a controversial military exercise aimed at improving the Philippine military's anti-terrorism capability.

Alwi's PKB ready to change name

Alwi's PKB ready to change nameThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) under Alwi Shihab announced on Wednesday a plan to change its name in anticipation of a long and energy-sapping legal battle with its splinter group led by Matori Abdul Djalil.

Military Police gambling ring causes riot

Military Police gambling ring causes riot TANGERANG: About 200 angry gamblers attacked and destroyed Sgt. Maj. Jupri's house on Jl. Jati, Jatiuwung, Tangerang, on Tuesday night after the Military Police officer failed to pay off the winners in an illegal numbers racket that the Army personnel runs.

Fishermen complain about double levies

Fishermen complain about double leviesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Confusing articles in the law on Regional Administration and the absence of implementation guidelines have cost the country's fishing industry dearly, as its members have been forced to pay levies both to regional...

Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workers

Malaysia, RI profit from Indonesian illegal workersEddy Purwanto, Consortium for the Defense of Indonesian Migrant Workers, Jakarta; Yos Soetiyoso, Institute for the Study and Development of Community Self-Support, Yogyakarta Problems related to Indonesian migrant workers continue to arise.

Pertamina to speed up change

Pertamina to speed up changeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said on Wednesday that Pertamina was expected to become a limited liability company in early 2003, sooner than the expected November 2003.

Floodwaters rise again in Tangerang

Floodwaters rise again in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Floods again hit Tangerang on Wednesday following heavy rains that drenched the city over the past two days.Part of the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road was also inundated with water levels reaching 30 centimeters near the...

Flood returns, victims back again to temporary shelters

Flood returns, victims back again to temporary sheltersAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of Jakarta's flood victims, and in particular those living on the banks of Ciliwung River, were given no respite on Wednesday as floods returned to swamp their houses.

Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m

Driver charged with stealing Rp 600m BANYUMAS, Central Java: A 43-year-old driver working for Bank Rakyat Indonesia's (BRI) Banjarnegara branch in Central Java was arrested on Tuesday after a 12-day manhunt after he fled with 600 million of customers' money.Banyumas police chief Sr. Comr. R.

Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese style

Chinese celebrate New year in Balinese styleRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar As the Year of the Horse arrived last Tuesday, thousands of Chinese residents flocked to Chinese temples across Bali hoping for blessings for the new year.The night was cloudy but the rain failed to eventuate.

Firms accused of damaging forests

Firms accused of damaging forests PALU, Central Sulawesi: Environmentalists have accused some plantation and forestry companies here of damaging hundreds of thousands of hectares of forests across Banggai regency.

Further delay of BCA sale unwarranted

Further delay of BCA sale unwarrantedRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of the government's controlling stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA) has again hit a snag, with sudden opposition from inside the Cabinet.

4 x 8

4 x 8 Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes gajah2 x 25 Desperate elephants attack villagers in North Sumatra Belawan1 x 29 Navy battles crime off Medan kuli2 x 30 Port laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam

Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in Batam

Seaport laborer's value is only Rp 2.6 per kilogram in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Across from the bustling Batu Ampar port in Nagoya on Batam island one can often see the pristine skyscrapers of Singapore, which is only 20 kilometers away and reachable in 45 minutes by ferry.

Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribes

Yogyakarta legislators in hot seat over bribesAsip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Dozens of activists blocked the entrance gate of Yogyakarta's provincial legislative council (DPRD) on Wednesday in a protest against two corruption scandals that they believe directly implicate local...

Law enforcement most vital step for Maluku

Law enforcement most vital step for MalukuYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stricter law enforcement through the disarmament of militant groups from the two warring factions -- Muslim and Christian -- in the strife-torn province of Maluku is badly needed to help stop the three-year...

Man breaks both legs over Rp 200

Man breaks both legs over Rp 200 TANGERANG: A man who directed traffic for tips -- popularly known here by the term Pak Ogah -- was badly injured and rushed to hospital after he fell from a truck and was dragged for 20 meters on Tuesday afternoon.

Balinese enjoy 4 days break

Balinese enjoy 4 days breakJuniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Denpasar was almost deserted on Tuesday, with most people choosing to stay home and relax on an unofficial four-day holiday.The roads were very quiet, and government offices and most private businesses closed, as did schools and...

4 x 9

4 x 9Papuan says wants out of Theys inquiry ombo2 x 17Kedungombo victims get compensation Libur1 x 26Balinese enjoy 4 day break bea2 x 24Customs office in hot seat over disappearance of 14 containers

TV Program: Wednesday, February 13, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, February 13, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:45 City News10:00 Music10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Debating3:30 Quiz4:30 Children's Program5:15 TV Drama6:00 News8:00...

Two suspected criminals shot dead

Two suspected criminals shot dead TANGERANG: Two alleged motorcycle thieves were shot dead by police after trying to evade arrest in Pinang subdistrict in Cipondoh, Tangerang, early on Monday.Deputy chief of detectives Insp. Kustanto said the men had been identified as Rimin, 38, and Sakim, 40.

Ministry warns of fake employement

Ministry warns of fake employement JAKARTA: Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration officials have warned the public about bogus offers of seasonal employment abroad for the upcoming 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea.

Rp 1.5t needed for squatters' apartments

Rp 1.5t needed for squatters' apartmentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would need around Rp 1.5 trillion (about US$145 million) for the construction of low cost apartments to relocate some 30,000 families whose houses alongside riverbanks have blocked river flows and contributed to the...

Where to go in Surabaya

Where to go in SurabayaTalk* Presentation on Why UK as a study destination at Study in UK Information Center Ubaya, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 21. Contact Ria or call 031-2981322.Fashion Show* Veuve Cliquot Dinner Fashion Show by designer Kiata Kwanda, Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.

IBRA submits documents for screening BCA bidders to BI

IBRA submits documents for screening BCA bidders to BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said it had received from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) related documents required to complete the assessment process for the four bidders vying for a 51 percent stake in Bank Central...

BMW to expand production in Thailand

BMW to expand production in Thailand BANGKOK: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (G.BMW), or BMW, plans to expand Thai production to at least 40,000 units a year, from a current 10,000, the Nation reports.However, the company neither revealed the investment budget nor the timing to achieve that target.

Megawati yet to have wealth verified

Megawati yet to have wealth verifiedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to her strong criticism of the poor performance of the bureaucracy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri -- who should be setting a good example to all other state officials -- is reported to have not yet set aside...

1. PIK - 4x12

1. PIK - 4x12 Sutiyoso orders halt of PIK development 2. VENDOR - 2x26 Street traders pay Rp 3.2b in illegal levies a month 3. Student - 1x 50 Students rob bus passengers for drugs, liquor 4. Rusun - 2x20 Rp 1.5t needed for squatters' apartments