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Thu, 31 Jan 2002
1. BCA (2x30)
1. BCA (2x30) First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRA 2. CAR (2x22) Car makers optimistic about local car market 3. Power (2x22) Govt not in a position to force IPPs for best deal 3
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Swedish-based GAM: 'Talk or fight -- not both'
Swedish-based GAM: 'Talk or fight -- not both'Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio Netherlands, Amsterdam The death of Acehnese rebel commander Abdullah Syafi'ie has hardened the resolve of the Swedish-based GAM (Free Aceh Movement) to achieve its goal of an Aceh independent of Indonesian rule.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Volleyball pro league to start maiden season
Volleyball pro league to start maiden seasonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The hastily arranged Proliga, a "professional" volleyball league, is set to start its inaugural season on Friday with organizers already aiming to expand the competition beyond Indonesia in the future.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Kwik to quit Cabinet if principles are compromised
Kwik to quit Cabinet if principles are compromisedDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said he would rather resign from his post than compromise his principles over differences with his colleagues in the Cabinet.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Surabaya legislators deride team on Sunarto dismissal
Surabaya legislators deride team on Sunarto dismissalAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Legislators in the East Java capital of Surabaya have criticized as useless a central government plan to investigate whether the dismissal of Surabaya's mayor Sunarto Sumoprawiro was legal or not.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Kadin to hold annual meeting
Kadin to hold annual meeting JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will hold its annual meeting next month with "Rehabilitating the National Economy and Winning the Domestic Market" as the theme, according to its chairman.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Three die, three others go missing in Bali flood
Three die, three others go missing in Bali floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three people were killed and another three missing after a dike burst on the resort-island of Bali due to the continued heavy rains on Tuesday.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Large retailers see strong growth ahead
Large retailers see strong growth aheadViva Goldner, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three of Jakarta's largest retailers have expressed confidence in Indonesia's economic future, backing the government's prediction of strong consumer spending in 2002.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Symposium on Islam in Indonesia
Symposium on Islam in Indonesia JAKARTA: The New Zealand Asia Institute, Auckland University and the Indonesian Embassy in New Zealand are scheduled to hold a symposium with the theme: "Overlooking Indonesia: Openness, Religious Harmony and Globalization.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
ASEAN Free Trade Area Symposium: President Megawati Soekarnoputri
ASEAN Free Trade Area Symposium: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the AFTA 2002 symposium in Jakarta today. What is the implication of the free trade agreement on Indonesia's economy? Find out in Special Report on Pages 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Rain, rain go away, come again no other day
Rain, rain go away, come again no other dayTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The old man stared through the mist of the cataracts in his eyes. "It's the end of the world, you just wait and see, the water's gonna keep rising. It's a sign of kiamat (doomsday)," he murmured.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRA
First test for BCA bidders to finish within a month: IBRAThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it expected to conclude the first of the two-stage tests on the final bidders for Bank Central Asia (BCA) in less than a month.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Poor discipline of road users
Poor discipline of road usersFrom Warta KotaIn the present era of openness, many community members, particularly drivers of motorized vehicles, are inclined to violate traffic signs, not to mention parking vehicles in prohibited areas.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Artist captures naked form and body language
Artist captures naked form and body languageYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Lately, the Indonesian art world has begun to show more grit -- not only in jacking up the value of paintings, a common but dirty practice by brokers at exhibitions, but also in exposing themes that lay bare the...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
City Hall moves to help residents, belatedly
City Hall moves to help residents, belatedlyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a case of too little, too late, as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso claimed on Wednesday that his administration would take emergency action to alleviate much of the grief from the floods and chaos which had all but paralyzed the...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
The hopeless DPR
The hopeless DPRFrom Warta KotaThe country is feeling political shockwaves again. The plenary meeting of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Jan. 12, has proven that the political arena has not yet staged a final ending to the drama.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Administration blamed for deluge
Administration blamed for delugeAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors have accused the city administrators for the worsening flood conditions in the capital stemming from their failure to complete several flood-control projects by the end of last year as had been scheduled.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Car makers optimistic about local market
Car makers optimistic about local marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of automobile manufacturers have begun launching their new products here and are optimistic they will be able to garner enough sales despite the current weak state of the economy and security problems.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Akbar slams Baramuli over call for snap congress
Akbar slams Baramuli over call for snap congressKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long-standing but silent rivalry between Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung and the party's patron Achmad Arnold Baramuli rose to the surface on Wednesday as Akbar accused his foe of campaigning against his...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Buses stop operating, thousands stranded
Buses stop operating, thousands strandedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of passengers were stranded on Wednesday as many public buses and vans refused to operate, fearing they would be trapped in traffic jams or suffer engine failure on the flooded roads.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
No Ebtanas for primary school beginning 2002
No Ebtanas for primary school beginning 2002Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially scrapped on Tuesday the national final examinations (Ebtanas) for general elementary schools, Islamic Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, and elementary schools for handicapped children, and...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
1. Flood - 24 x 2 lines
1. Flood - 24 x 2 lines The worst floods in many decades hit the capital 2. Malino 28 x 1 linesMaluku peace talks set for next week 3. Ciledug - 21 x 2 linesRain, rain go away, come again no other day 4. TKI - 30 x 1 line'Workers recruitment process poor'
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei also advanced to the doubles second round after defeating Russian Elena Dementieva and Bulgarian Magdalena Maleeva 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
What does it really mean?
What does it really mean?Gloria O. Pasadilla, University of Asia and Pacific, Manila It seems as if ASEAN member countries are not really keen on making AFTA work. Delays in tariff reduction commitment, while used as a means to buy time, could do more harm than good particularly to the ideal of...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 31, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, January 31, 2002Exhibitions* Painting by I Wayan Gede Susana, Hide Out Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Raya Ubud, until Feb. 28. * Painting Jawa and Bali Journey by Sucik Yulianti, Seniwati Gallery of Art, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975485), Jan. 31.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee
Meanwhile, Indonesian Wynne Prakusya and her partner Janet Lee of Chinese Taipei also advanced to the doubles second round after defeating Russian Elena Dementieva and Bulgarian Magdalena Maleeva 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
'AFTA is on the track'
'AFTA is on the track' Rodolfo C. Severino, Jr, has served as the ASEAN Secretary- General for ... years since .... The former ... shared his view in an interview over the promising AFTA economic cooperation, which is expected to turn this region into an integrated production base and a market of...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
* Headlines: Rain, rain go away, come again no other day 2
* Headlines: Rain, rain go away, come again no other day 2* Opinion: Prospect of phone bill hike haunts the public 4* City: Flooding strands thousands of Jakarta commuters 6* Archipelago: Three die, three others missing in Bali flood 7 * National: Golkar's internal rivalry blows up 8* World: Bush...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Heavy rains 'to ease after one or two days'
Heavy rains 'to ease after one or two days' The torrential rain that has been falling on the capital will most likely ease after another one or two days of downpours, an official from the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Kwik to quit if principles are compromised
Kwik to quit if principles are compromisedDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said he would rather resign from his post than compromise his principles over differences with his colleagues in the Cabinet.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
BTC construction to begin in May
BTC construction to begin in May JAKARTA: Contractor PT Gapura Intiutama will begin construction on the Bekasi Trade Center (BTC) worth Rp 50 billion (US$4.8 million) in May this year and is expected to be finished one year later.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
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
Martina Berto on AFTA:
Martina Berto on AFTA: 'Not a threat, but much opportunity' The newly implemented ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) spells only opportunity for Indonesia's leading traditional cosmetics and skincare producer PT Martina Berto of the Martha Tilaar Group, to expand its market with its quality products.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
1. Keraf -- 32 x 1 line
1. Keraf -- 32 x 1 lineCorruption has contributed to flooding 2. Bush - 21 x 2 linesBush's bipartisan plea may fail in election year 3. Japan - 28 x 1 lineKoizumi gambles in sacking Tanaka 4. Reax - 21 x 2 linesRI asks for patience in dealing with terrorism
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 30, 2002
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in Rupiah) on Jan 30, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 1,150 0 25,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 125 0...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Muslim lawyers to sue RP, M'sia
Muslim lawyers to sue RP, M'sia JAKARTA: A group of Indonesian attorneys known as the Muslim Defense Team (TPM) has announced plans to sue the Philippine and Malaysian governments for creating the false impression that Indonesia is a hub for terrorists, and for naming Abu Bakar Ba'asyir as a member...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.30
Rupiah Rates Jan.30 JP/11/ConversionRupiah 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 10,331.0010,229.00Australian 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.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Corruption has contributed to flooding
Corruption has contributed to flooding This year we have still to see the worst of the floods. Former state minister for the environment and professor in business ethics Sonny Keraf, who served in the Cabinet of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, shares his views on environmental policy...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Chinese New Year holiday optional
Chinese New Year holiday optional JAKARTA: Chinese New Year, which falls this year on Feb. 12, is not a national holiday, but an optional holiday, a religious affairs ministry official says."Optional holiday means its implementation depends on individual discretion, whether to make it a holiday or...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
On 'halal' certification
On 'halal' certificationFrom Koran TempoThe issuance by the Minister of Religious Affairs of Decrees No.519/2001 and No.525/2001 on the appointment of the Agency for the Monitoring and Supervision of Foodstuffs and Drugs attached to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (LPPOM-MUI) as the only agency...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
1. Flood: 10 x 4 line
1. Flood: 10 x 4 lineThree die, three others missing in Bali flood2. Theys: 20 x 2 lines Thorough investigation into Theys' murder in doubt3. Sunarto: 24 x 2 lines Surabaya legislators deride Sunarto dismissal team 4. ACEH: 32 x 1 lineGAM sets conditions for further dialog with govt5.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
RP boosts security for Estrada
RP boosts security for Estrada PHILIPPINES: Philippine police have boosted the security detail of detained former president Joseph Estrada to protect him from any assassination attempt, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Hinduism meets Islam on paradise island
Hinduism meets Islam on paradise islandRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar It was a bright and sunny morning when Amien Rais, Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly, and a number of Muslim community leaders from Kepaon village, one of several Muslim communities in Bali, entered Puri...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Our country is close to collapse
Our country is close to collapseFrom Koran TempoThe deteriorating condition of our country day by day, reflected in the increases in cost for things like electricity, fuel and almost all commodities -- coupled with growing seeds of rebellion and unrest -- are only evidence of Indonesia's coming...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Councillors reject autonomy revision
Councillors reject autonomy revisionTiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Regional Legislative Councils (Adeksi) rejected on Wednesday the revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy currently being drafted, saying it constituted a disguised attempt to...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
NGOs demand dissolution of KPKPN
NGOs demand dissolution of 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 fight...
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Students urge life sentence for soldier
Students urge life sentence for soldier PADANG, West Sumatra: Around 100 students from Bung Hatta University demonstrated here on Wednesday demanding that a military officer be sentenced to life imprisonment for murder.
Thu, 31 Jan 2002
Winahyo Soekanto
Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Jakarta 2. Tossy -- Swedish-based GAM: "Talk or fight -- not both" 2x 32 36 pt Swedish-based GAM: "Talk or fight -- not both" Far from easing Aceh troubles, military command raises risksAboeprijadi Santoso Radio Netherlands Amsterdam