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Fri, 01 Feb 2002
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN-
East Timor human rights cases took place before and after the UN- mandated Aug. 30, 1999 popular vote:- Attack on proindependence leader Manuel Carrascalao's house in Dili which killed at least 12 people on April 17 - A massacre of refugees in a church in Liquica in April - Attack on the home of...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water deal
Malaysia state to end Singapore treated water dealKuala Lumpur ReutersMalaysia plans to end its deal to buy drinking water from neighbor Singapore next year when it finishes a 650 million ringgit (US$171 million) treatment plant, the New Straits Times reported on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Improve trains
Improve trainsFrom Warta KotaThe planned train fares increase in February for executive and business class seats is, in my opinion, just not right, because the state railway company (PT KAI) should reevaluate its services and facilities on trains.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen
Police 'abduct' seven fishermen BONTANG, East Kalimantan: The local police were accused on Thursday of kidnapping seven fishermen and illegally detaining them over their protest against a pipe installation project in the city.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency
Govt to form National Narcotics Agency JAKARTA: In a bid to curb rampant narcotics abuse and trafficking, the government will soon form a National Narcotics Agency (BNN) whi will be equipped with power to take legal steps against both users and traders.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Create public harmony
Create public harmonyFrom Media IndonesiaAs one among millions of Indonesians, I hope that the government can restore harmony and security for its people to prevent them from being victims of the battle involving the political elite or the elite of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU member
House drags feet in revising election bill: KPU memberA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the General Elections Committee (KPU) urged the House of Representatives on Thursday to immediately revise the 1999 Election Law, or else the committee would run out of time to prepare the 2004...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03
Bank of Thailand sees gradual economic recovery in 2002-03Kitiphong Thaichareon, Reuters, Bangkok The Bank of Thailand confirmed on Thursday that 2001 economic growth was feeble, but predicted a gradual recovery this year and next as global markets bounced back.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
IMF review team arrives
IMF review team arrives Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Jakarta on Thursday for a two-week mission to review the government's progress in meeting reform targets under the letter of intent (LoI).
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pact
Govt agrees to include Bintan in U.S.-S'pore trade pactDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed in principle to include Bintan island in the proposed Free Trade Arrangement (FTA) being negotiated between Singapore and the U.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigma
Ba'asyir terrorists still an enigmaYogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) chief Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Thursday there was no evidence of a link between his client and the al-Qaeda network.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Phone rate increase effective Friday
Phone rate increase effective FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to raise telephone rates by an average of 15 percent will become effective as from Friday (today), according to a letter signed by Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar and sent to three telecommunications...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst flood
Radio, a friend indeed in times of worst floodTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was perched on the rooftop of his house with his wife and child. They had nothing but the clothes on their backs and a mobile phone with them.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Conspiracy which causes floods
Conspiracy which causes floods Jakarta's floods are not caused by mother nature, but are a result of the people, businessmen and government officials who have used conservation areas to develop housing complexes.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Floods disrupt phone services
Floods disrupt phone servicesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding, caused by torrential rains that have hit Greater Jakarta for the last five days, has disrupted telcommunications services for both fixed line and cellphone users.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
APP to meet creditors today
APP to meet creditors today JAKARTA: Pulp and paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) will meet its creditors in Jakarta today to review a plan for the restructuring of the company's more than US$13 billion debts.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,820.00 9,820.00 10,372.00 10,268.00Australian dollar 1 5,495.48 4,982.67 5,267.94 5,209.98Austrian schilling 1 678.59 615.52 650.50 643.60Belgian franc 1 231.47 209.96 221.89 219.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Legislators should repent
Legislators should repentFrom Warta Kota I wholeheartedly agree with some of the protest rallies rejecting the price hikes. These rallies should go on until the government and the country's leaders become aware of the problems and decide to reduce the fuel prices, as they will certainly spur other...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for help
Flood victims, lamenting their fate, launch plea for helpRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floodwaters have forced many Jakarta residents to leave their homes and take temporary shelter at mosques, schools, subdistrict offices and even public cemeteries.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
1. Rubber ( 2 x 18)
1. Rubber ( 2 x 18) Top rubber producers split on export cuts 2. Rp (2 x 16) Philippines economy grows 3.4% in 2001 3. Thai ( 2 x 27) Thailand sees gradual recovery in 2002-035. Custom ( 2 x 20) Detection system needed for high-risk vessels
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck sale
Medan attorney urged to probe corruption in truck saleApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The recent sale of 76 used trucks belonging to state-owned PD Kebersihan in Medan, North Sumatra, at discounted prices has sparked sharp criticism and raised suspicion that corrupt practices were at hand.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Maluku peace talks draw optimism
Maluku peace talks draw optimismJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Representatives from both of Maluku's warring factions flew home on Thursday after meeting separately with government negotiators in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar, having agreed to take part in peace talks next week.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Howard tells UN not to abandon E. Timor
Howard tells UN not to abandon E. Timor UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations should ensure East Timor is prepared for independence once a UN-mandated interim administration finishes its work, Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Wednesday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31JP/11/ConversionRupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,820.00 9,820.00 10,372.0010,268.00 Australian dollar 1 5,495.48 4,982.67 5,267.94 5,209.98 Austrian schilling 1 678.59 615.52 650.50 643.60 Belgian franc 1 231.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in life
Foundation gives poor women, children a chance in lifeGrace Segran, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Touched by the poverty and paltry living conditions of people in the remote areas of Bali, Jeannine Marie Carroll and Roy Massie got together and started Yayasan Kembang Hati, also known as the...
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Feb. 1, 2002Exhibitions * Painting, Sculpture: PEREK - "Womens' Experiment" by members of the Yogyakarta-based art group, The British Council Gallery, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, until Feb. 16.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
ILLEGAL HUNTING: Two military police officers display the head of
ILLEGAL HUNTING: Two military police officers display the head of a deer killed by poachers in East Lampung.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia
Legal aid for RI workers in Malaysia JAKARTA: The government will provide legal assistance to the Indonesian workers currently detained in Malaysia, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Izha Mahendra announced on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Feb 2002
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2002 Trading Shares Close Change Volume -------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 41,500 Adindo Foresta 75 5 167,500 AGIS 125 0 1,445,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 270 5 71,500 Alakasa 195 -10...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Jambi demands reforestation funds
Jambi demands reforestation funds JAKARTA: As natural forests in Jambi continue to disappear due to illegal logging, Jambi governor Zulkifli Nurdin asked President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to immediately disburse reforestation funds to the province.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
NGOs urge government to dissolve KPKPN
NGOs urge government to dissolve KPKPNTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations suggested on Wednesday that the government dissolve the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) for failing to live up to the public's expectations in the...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
1. TRANSPORT: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20
1. TRANSPORT: 50 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20Thousands of public transportation passengers stranded JP/6/TRANSPORT Floodwater keeps buses away, thousands stranded 2. BUDGET: 40 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Administration blamed for deluge 3. MARKET: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 19 Market sales plunge, wholesalers suffer 4.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Dream and hope of 10 nations
Dream and hope of 10 nations As we all know, most of the Southeast Asian region has now become a free trade zone.Accounting for over 96 percent of all ASEAN trade, the first six signatories of the Common Effective Preferential Tariff scheme for the ASEAN Free Trade Area, or AFTA, have reduced their...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Political institutionalization spurs democracy: Scholars
Political institutionalization spurs democracy: ScholarsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Scholars called on the government on Wednesday to push ahead to create and enable a political institutionalization drive -- a stronger respect for the nation's democratic institutions -- in the country,...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
E-government to be developed
E-government to be developed JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said here on Tuesday that his office would develop an e- government to help administrative efforts in both the central and regional governments.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Market sales plunge, wholesalers suffer
Market sales plunge, wholesalers sufferRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wholesaler vendors here have suffered significant losses due to the decline in sales of vegetables and staple foods over the past few days, following widespread flooding that has affected several traditional markets.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Student kills guard with arrow
Student kills guard with arrow PALU, Central Sulawesi: A senior high school student killed a school security guard with an arrow in Palu, Central Sulawesi, after defying the victim's order to allow his bag to be examined.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Workers recruitment process poor: Legislators
Workers recruitment process poor: LegislatorsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia would never have decided to halve the number of Indonesians working in the country if the government had exercised proper control over the worker recruitment process, legislators say.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Govt on shaky ground in raising phone bills
Govt on shaky ground in raising phone billsWinahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Jakarta Of late, the government has subjected its people to a new brand of terrorism. It has not only been playing, as a cat would a mouse, with people's fears about living costs soaring uncontrollably but has in fact created a...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Create public harmony
Create public harmonyFrom Media IndonesiaAs one among millions of Indonesians, I hope that the government can restore harmony and security for its people to prevent them from being victims of the battle involving the political elite or the elite of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
City to sign new trash MOU
City to sign new trash MOUThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso and Bekasi Mayor Nonon Sonthanie plan to sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the use of Jakarta's main garbage dump in Bantar Gebang on Thursday."I hope that I can sign the memorandum tomorrow.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
'Action first, talk after'
'Action first, talk after'Hadi Soesastro, CSIS, Jakarta ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) at last became a reality on Jan. 1, 2002 -- on paper, anyway. This fact, however, is not to be trifled with.A decade ago, ASEAN leaders decided to establish a free-trade area and this decision received many...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Electricity theft costs PLN Rp 1b
Electricity theft costs PLN Rp 1b BOGOR: The state electricity company, PLN, suffered more than Rp 1 billion in losses due to the theft of power conducted by factories and households in 2001.Secretary of the local PLN office, Suargina, said on Tuesday that the theft by factories inflicted Rp 806...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
'Bangka-Belitung has great potential'
'Bangka-Belitung has great potential'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The development program in Bangka-Belitung province should be oriented to the empowerment of small-scale enterprises and the improvement of human resources to enable it to catch up with other provinces, says an expert.Laurence A.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
The worst floods in many decades hit the capital
The worst floods in many decades hit the capitalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current flooding in Jakarta was being called the worst in the modern history of the city as flooding continued through Wednesday affecting hundreds of thousands of people following five days of...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Maluku peace talks set for next week
Maluku peace talks set for next weekJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Government negotiators met separately with Muslim and Christian leaders on Wednesday in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar as part of efforts to end years of sectarian fighting in the Maluku islands, which has left some...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Laskar Jihad members face trials
Laskar Jihad members face trials SURABAYA: Surabaya police have completed investigations into 45 extremist Muslim activists charged with launching violent raids on gambling dens in the East Java town of Ngawi.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
GAM sets conditions for fresh talks with govt
GAM sets conditions for fresh talks with govtIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The fate of peace talks between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government remains unclear as the separatist movement is demanding that a third party be allowed to mediate as one of its...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Indonesia asks for patience in dealing with terrorism
Indonesia asks for patience in dealing with terrorismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, admitting that Indonesia has several flaws when it comes to dealing with terrorism issues, called on the international community not to doubt the political will of the Jakarta...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.30
Rupiah Rates Jan.30 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,780.00 9,780.00 10,331.00 10,229.00Australian dollar 1 5,491.33 4,974.11 5,262.61 5,202.47Austrian schilling 1 678.67 615.15 650.40 643.39Belgian franc 1 231.50 209.83 221.86 219.