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Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Limitation on
Limitation on land ownership From Suara Karya By virtue of Decree No. 6/1998 of June 26, 1998 issued by State Minister for Agrarian Affairs/Head of the National Land Agency on the awarding of the right of proprietorship on land used for housing purposes, one purchasing a plot of land is required to...
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Govt declares battle against bad debtors
Govt declares battle against bad debtorsBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After more than three years of abuse by bad debtors, the government looks set to strike back, calling the nation to prepare for a legal battle in salvaging billions of U.S. dollars in public money.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Flame chalks up third consecutive win
Flame chalks up third consecutive winMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Surabaya Flame extended its winning streak to three after it defeated Jakarta Patriot 3-0 in Proliga here on Friday.The Flame did not lose a single set either in its three games, including the previous two fixtures against...
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Back on speaking terms in Jakarta
Back on speaking terms in Jakarta As a devotee of cricket, Prime Minister John Howard can appreciate the virtues of playing with a straight bat. He applied the principle to diplomacy in Indonesia this week and, in the face of a hostile attack on a sticky wicket, the technique served him well.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Paris Club talks to avoid private debt rescheduling
Paris Club talks to avoid private debt reschedulingBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it would negotiate with the Paris Club creditor nations not to extend the rescheduling of its sovereign debts to its private debts, as it would downgrade Indonesia's country rating to...
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Telkom, Pramindo seal buyout deal
Telkom, Pramindo seal buyout dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Friday that it has finally completed a planned asset buyout with its joint operating partner, PT Pramindo Ikat.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Offer of sponsorship
Offer of sponsorship With regard to the many public reports and complaints about offers of cooperation or sponsorship in conjunction with the launching of a book or an agenda book and so forth in the name of Bank Indonesia as an agency or on behalf of its officials, we hereby assert that:1.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
GAM accuses Jakarta of declaring war
GAM accuses Jakarta of declaring warAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Separatist rebels in Aceh have criticized Indonesia's decision to extend military operations there as a "declaration of war," further clouding the prospects for peace in the troubled province.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
1. Bopunjur - 12 x 3 lines
1. Bopunjur - 12 x 3 linesStop building any more villas in Puncak: VP 2. Howard - 21 x 2 linesHoward praised at home for coolness in Jakarta 3. Imlek - 18 x 2 linesSchools, JSX closed on Chinese New Year 4. Yogya - 24 x 1 lineAnti-Howard rally turns violent 5.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
RI turns down proposal for lower import tariff on sugar
RI turns down proposal for lower import tariff on sugarAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will maintain the current high import tariff on sugar to protect local farmers despite a proposal from Thailand for a lower tariff, according to a senior official at the Ministry of...
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
I. Christianto
I. Christianto Contributor JakartaCompetition gets fiercer as new comers arrive The food, beverage and entertainment business has been mushrooming in the capital, offering greater choice to consumers.The economic turmoil gripping Indonesia since late 1997 has severely affected the industry.
Sat, 09 Feb 2002
Dining with themes of love, and Chinese flavor
Dining with themes of love, and Chinese flavor By Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Scattered cafes and restaurants in Jakarta are gearing up for the Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day with many eateries planning to offer special menus and romantic treats.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Dewi Sukarno skips hearing
Dewi Sukarno skips hearing JAKARTA: Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno, wife of Indonesia's first president Sukarno, failed to appear before a hearing on Thursday to testify against a local journalist charged with violating property rights law by publishing photographs of her from the book Madame D'Syuga.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Thanking Compaq
Thanking Compaq Regarding my letter Compaq disappoints in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 8, 2002, I would like to clarify that I misinterpreted the warranty service coverage for my Compaq laptop Presario 17565 problem.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Flood victims lament loss of documents
Flood victims lament loss of documentsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The floodwaters had receded, and many people had returned home. But their plight was far from over.After trouble with the poor distribution of assistance and threatened with various diseases, many of them found...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Rupiah Rates Feb. 7
Rupiah Rates Feb. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,825.00 9,825.00 10,377.00 10,273.00Australian dollar 1 5,514.26 4,999.94 5,286.04 5,227.93Brunei dollar 1 5,908.52 5,360.36 5,663.99 5,604.78Canadian dollar 1 6,739.09 6,112.74 6,460.19 6,391.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Fitch says Thai banks need to increase funds
Fitch says Thai banks need to increase fundsOrathai Sriring, Reuters, Bangkok International credit rating agency Fitch said on Thursday it was unlikely to make major changes to ratings for Thai banks over the next year due to their relatively weak financial position.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Quit smoking and win $10,000
Quit smoking and win $10,000 JAKARTA: A US$10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in a biennial quit smoking contest being organized by the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation (LM3) and the World Health Organization's Centre of Disease Control.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
India seeks global help to fight terrorism
India seeks global help to fight terrorism India has sent several high-level parliamentary delegations to various parts of the world including Southeast Asia to explain New Delhi's point of view and to seek support in building a global response to fight terrorism.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 8, 2002Exhibitions * Painting by Dutch painter Walter van Oel, Cemara 6 Gallery, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, until March 8. * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery,...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
RI-Australia ties: in a period of crisis
RI-Australia ties: in a period of crisis RI-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis Siswo Pramono Melbourne 2. Castle -- Economic policy fetishes 1x 32 36 pt Fetishes obscure policy debates Economic policy fetishesJames Castle President, American Chamber of Commerce Jakarta Office 2.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Ban on sand exports to come soon: Minister
Ban on sand exports to come soon: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Thursday that the government would ban the export of sea sand from Riau province to Singapore because the sand exports did not bring much benefit to Indonesia.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea
7,000 in Tangerang suffer diarrhea TANGERANG: The Tangerang Health Agency said that 6,777 flood victims in the Tangerang area were now suffering from diseases -- mainly diarrhea, skin and respiratory infections.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
'Claims against Howard unproven'
'Claims against Howard unproven'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert on Indonesia dismissed on Thursday claims of legislators here who have condemned Australian Prime Minister John Howard for remaining supportive of separatist elements in Papua.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
The prosecutors for human rights cases
The prosecutors for human rights casesName Position Abdul Hamid Head of East Kalimantan Prosecutors' Office Darmono Head of West Jakarta Prosecutors' Office Roesmanadi Attorney General's Office's expert staffer K.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Bylaw on public order to be reviewed
Bylaw on public order to be reviewedAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Socially disadvantaged people, including street vendors, prostitutes, transvestites and becak (pedicab) drivers, can breathe a sigh of relief as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has promised to review the controversial bylaw on...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Garbage aggravates post-flood illnesses
Garbage aggravates post-flood illnessesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flood victims started to return home over the last few days but sickness threatens in the next three weeks unless the piles of garbage in various flooded areas are collected.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Golkar weeds out problematic members
Golkar weeds out problematic membersA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the beleaguered Golkar Party seeks to remove the thorn in its flesh, a party top official warned on Thursday of tough measures against staunch critic and senior party member Achmad Arnold Baramuli.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Governor Sutiyoso admits failure
Governor Sutiyoso admits failureAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso admitted guilt on Thursday over his failure to anticipate the recent floods that paralyzed the city for almost a week and promised to take stern actions against violators of zoning regulations, including...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
1. SIA (4x11)
1. SIA (4x11) SIA expects up to 8% growth in Indonesia 2. Duit (2x32) Asian currencies mixed, North Asia tracks lower with yen 3. US (2x24) Microsoft's Gates doubts quick U.S. economic rebound 4. GAS (2x24) PowerGas forms gas association of Singapore 5.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with Sutiyoso
Nuriana ready to discuss flooding with SutiyosoYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung East Java Governor R. Nuariana said on Monday that he was ready to meet with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and Banten Governor Djoko Munandar to discuss joint measures for preventing future flooding in western...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Malaria claims 23 lives of people in Banjarnegara
Malaria claims 23 lives of people in BanjarnegaraAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara At least 23 people in Banjarnegara have died over the past two months following an outbreak of malaria in Banyumas and Cilacap last November and December that spread to the Central Java regency.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Fetishes obscure policy debates
Fetishes obscure policy debatesJames Castle, President, American, Chamber of Commerce, Jakarta Office After years of following the economic debates in Indonesia and other developing economies, I have become convinced that there are a number of fetishes which obscure rational debate on several...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
JP/1/HOUR
JP/1/HOUR Tonton finishes second, maintains lead: Indonesian cyclist Tonton Susanto, who is racing for the Malaysian Telekom team, managed to maintain his overall lead on Thursday in the Asian division of the 2002 Tour de Langkawi.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
250 houses submerged as floods hit Kudus
250 houses submerged as floods hit KudusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 4,500 people were evacuated to safer areas in the Central Java town of Kudus on Thursday as more floods devastated their houses, with floodwater measuring up to 2.5 meters in depth.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Where to donate?
Where to donate? Please could The Jakarta Post prepare a list of places/organizations where readers could donate money or clothing in order to help those in need as a result of the floods.There must be many readers, particularly expats, who would donate but don't know of a reliable destination.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAM
Govt gives new mandate to military to crush GAMAnnastashya Emmanuelle and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government, which has come under strong criticism from human rights activists for reviving the Aceh military command just this week, is now set to give a new mandate to the...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Kontras wants BIN chief removed
Kontras wants BIN chief removed JAKARTA: The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) demanded on Thursday that the government remove A.M. Hendropriyono from his post as chief of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) because of the gross human rights violations he allegedly...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Give negotiations a chance
Give negotiations a chance The government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent two conflicting signals on the way it is dealing with the problem of Aceh. On the one hand, the government held talks with representatives of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Geneva to search for a negotiated...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisis
Australia-Australia ties: Surviving through a crisisSiswo Pramono, Graduate Program, School of Social Sciences, The Australian National University, Canberra Indonesian-Australian relations have endured three years of crisis.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Citibank response very slow
Citibank response very slowFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Jan. 12, I lost my wallet containing, among other things, Citibank Visa & Master cards at Mangga Dua mall. I directly reported the incident to the information desk of Mangga Dua Mall as well as to the police to ensure that I could obtain an...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Flooding brings disease on top of destruction
Flooding brings disease on top of destructionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans have been through a lot these last few weeks. On top of the damage to their houses and property caused by flooding, various diseases lurk in the shadows and murky water, ready to pounce on unwary...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Akbar Tandjung
Akbar Tandjung should resign From Sinar PagiThe calls for Akbar Tandjung's resignation from his position as Speaker of the House of Representative (DPR) have been strengthened by the decision to appoint him as a suspect in a corruption case wherein he is charged with abusing Rp 40 billion in...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Flood: 8 x 4 lines: --------to come later-----2. Malaria: 20 x 2 linesMalaria claims 23 lives in Banjarnegara 3. Nuriana: 24 x 2 linesNuriana ready to discuss floods with Gov. Sutiyoso 4. Lahan 24 x 2 linesVillagers protest over East Timorese refugees
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody's
Financial outlook shaky on slow reforms: Moody'sBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's financial position remains fragile, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service, citing prolonged political instability and slow progress over reforms implementations.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
PM Mahathir snubs Australia's Howard again
PM Mahathir snubs Australia's Howard againReuters, Canberra Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has flatly refused to attend a summit of Commonwealth leaders in Australia next month, highlighting for the second time this week Canberra's testy relations with its Asian neighbors.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorism
RI and Australia sign pact to combat int'l terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a cool reception by some members of the Indonesian legislature, visiting Australian Prime Minister John Howard attempted to smooth strained ties with Indonesia on Thursday, pledging cooperation in combating...
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in Assembly
Controversy on 'syariah' reemerges in AssemblyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding the idea to adopt syariah (Islamic law) has resurfaced as the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) resumes deliberation on amendments to the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
BPPT to hold technology expo
BPPT to hold technology expo JAKARTA: The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) will hold research innovation and technology activities aimed at promoting the agency's research findings, deputy assistant for science and technology promotion Finarya Legoh said on Thursday.
Fri, 08 Feb 2002
Thailand calls for sugar tariff cut
Thailand calls for sugar tariff cutDow Jones, Bangkok Thailand's Commerce Minister Adisai Bodharamik has sent a letter to the trade ministers of Indonesia and the Philippines, asking them to consider setting a lower import tariff on sugar from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, compared...