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Wed, 16 Jan 2002
Indosat to work on haj website
Indosat to work on haj website JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and state-owned satellite company PT Indosat agreed on Tuesday to cooperate in the provision of haj information through the Internet at the website address informasi-haji.com.
Wed, 16 Jan 2002
Taufik Kiemas goes back home
Taufik Kiemas goes back homeBahrul Ilmi Yakub, The Jakarta Post, Palembang President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband, Taufik Kiemas, and his entourage arrived here on Tuesday to visit the victims of flooding in Pagaralam, his hometown, some 350 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital of...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
* Headlines: Megawati skips Matori's PKB congress 2
* Headlines: Megawati skips Matori's PKB congress 2* Opinion: In macro-economic, say no to debts 4* City: Protesters reject price hikes 6* Archipelago: A team to probe Theys's death urged 7 * National: Army chief in the dark about Aceh issue 8* World: 1,400 alleged extremists held in Pakistan 10*...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
House takes no stick to lazy legislators, cuts committees
House takes no stick to lazy legislators, cuts committeesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) failed on Monday to get tough with its members who are facing mounting criticism for being "lazy" when it comes to attendance at official meetings.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Lion Air's service
Lion Air's service On Dec. 13, 2001, I bought a return Lion Air ticket to Manado from Jakarta, scheduled for Jan. 6, 2002. When I asked if I needed to reconfirm my return flight, they said that I did not because it had an okay status.On Jan.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Koizumi's mission
Koizumi's mission There was a time when newly elected Japanese leaders went on their pilgrimage of ASEAN countries bearing generous aid packages for its less well-off Southeast Asian neighbors. Because Japan is mired in deep recession, the custom has changed.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Bali, as seen through the eyes of Chinese artist Zhang Xihua
Bali, as seen through the eyes of Chinese artist Zhang XihuaYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Since last November, foreign painters have been exhibiting their works in Jakarta with Bali as their main theme. It began with a month-long exhibition, ending on Dec.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Government unveils names of rights tribunal judges
Government unveils names of rights tribunal judgesTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military and police personnel accused of human rights violations in the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident and the 1999 violence in East Timor will soon stand trial following the issuance...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Rupiah Rates Jan.14
Rupiah Rates Jan.14 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,902.00 9,902.00 10,454.00 10,350.00Austrian schilling 1 708.85 643.47 679.72 672.58Australian dollar 1 5,658.14 5,134.19 5,425.63 5,366.48Belgian franc 1 241.80 219.49 231.86 229.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Army chief knows nothing of Aceh military command
Army chief knows nothing of Aceh military commandTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta New controversy has shrouded the government's plan to reinstate the military command in restive Aceh, after Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto admitted he had no knowledge of the issue.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
1. Dillon -- A Macro-economic Fix: Just Say NO!
1. Dillon -- A Macro-economic Fix: Just Say NO! 2 x 20 48 pt The macro-economic fix: Just say no to debts H.S. Dillon Jakarta S.R. Tabor Leiden, The Netherlands 2. Tessa -- The Indonesian Media: Cause for hope, not despair 1x 32 36 pt Local media: Good news, bad news Tessa Piper Media Consultant...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Legislator accused of forging diploma
Legislator accused of forging diploma PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Banyumas branch of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) filed a libel case with local police on Monday against one of its legislators for forging his university certificate.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Petronas to buy gas from Natuna
Petronas to buy gas from NatunaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Petronas, the state-owned oil and gas company of Malaysia, has shown interest in buying gas from up to 1 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) for 20 years, beginning in 2010, in the South China Sea, according to a...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Taufik confirms move to S'pore but ready to defend Thomas Cup
Taufik confirms move to S'pore but ready to defend Thomas CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A "traumatized" Taufik Hidayat has confirmed he is moving to Singapore on Monday, ending his off-court dominated relationship with the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI).
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Budget approval late, salary late
Budget approval late, salary late City councillors complained on Monday that their monthly salaries had not yet been paid due to the late approval of the 2002 City Budget.The Budget, which should have been approved by the end of last year, can not be approved until the end of this month for...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -25 1,500 Adindo...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Police set to grill Gafur over bribery
Police set to grill Gafur over briberyAnnastashya Emmannuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abdul Gafur, a prominent figure in the Golkar party, will be questioned by police as a witness in connection with alleged bribery during the North Maluku gubernatorial election which he won last year.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
RI safe for investment: Gozney
RI safe for investment: Gozney PEKANBARU, Riau: English Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney wooed foreign investors back to Indonesia on Monday, saying that the country is now a safe place for investment.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Police unravel murder case in Bogor
Police unravel murder case in Bogor BOGOR: Bogor Police have managed to piece together a murder case in which a Malaysian national was killed, allegedly masterminded by his wife, using eight hired killers.Deputy Chief of Bogor Police Precinct, Comr.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
[b]Fed's Greenspan
Fed's Greenspan still a New Economy believer2. ASIA 2 X 26Asia economies set for revival, fallout from Japan limited 3. Gas ( 3 X 20)Thailand asks KL for more time to mull pipeline plan 4. German ( 3 X 20)Germany's SPD agrees plan to boost low-wage jobs5.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Number of the poor reaches 13m
Number of the poor reaches 13m MEDAN, North Sumatra: Of the 34.7 million people living under the poverty line due to the prolonged economic crisis, 13 million of those are classified as the poor and needy, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsjah says.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Hindu, Buddhism directorate to split
Hindu, Buddhism directorate to split DENPASAR, Bali: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Munawar and Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin have accepted a proposal to split the Hindu and Buddhism directorate into two divisions, a senior official said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Flooded areas on Jan. 14 in Jakarta's five mayoralties
Flooded areas on Jan. 14 in Jakarta's five mayoralties(Mayoralty -- Flooded areas -- Depth -- Duration -- Cause): 1. North Jakarta -- 17 road sections (77 hectares) -- 10-20 cm -- 30-45 minutes -- heavy rain/drainage system; 2.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Asia economies set for revival, fallout from Japan limited
Asia economies set for revival, fallout from Japan limitedAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asian countries outside of Japan could see a revival in their flagging economies this year, sparked largely by a recovery in the United States, an American Express Bank expert said Monday.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
JP/7/Theys
JP/7/TheysR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post JayapuraFrustrated by a stalled police investigation, the pro- independence Papua Presidium Council (PDP) has called on the government for an independent investigation of the murder of PDP Chairman Dortheys Hiyo Eluway, found dead in his minivan near the...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Performances* Traditional Dance, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Phone: 022 4233562), 8 p.m., Jan. 19. * Keroncong Music by Orkes Sederhana group, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, 2 p.m., Jan. 27.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Should teachers have degrees?
Should teachers have degrees?From Pikiran RakyatReading a news story titled The bill on national education, teachers should have at least a S-1 degree to be licensed to teach published on Dec. 29, 2001, I, as a teacher, need to respond to the statement made by Prof. Dr.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Beware of fake letters
Beware of fake letters A letter purportedly coming from the secretary-general of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Muchtar, and bearing his forged signature, has of late been circulating among business circles, asking for donations in conjunction with the visit to Central and East Java to be made...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Asian stocks end mixed, HK snaps losing streak
Asian stocks end mixed, HK snaps losing streakAssociated Press, Singapore Asian stock markets closed mixed Monday, with the key index in Hong Kong edging higher after four straight sessions of losses.Japanese financial markets were closed for a national holiday. They will reopen Tuesday.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Flood causes eviction postponement
Flood causes eviction postponement JAKARTA: The City Public Order Office had to postpone a plan to evict people living in the West Flood Canal, North Jakarta, due to flooding.The postponement was greeted with relief by the people living on the river banks who were thankful for the heavy downpour,...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKNFrom Suara KaryaThe government's efforts to eliminate corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) have become the focus of public attention. The People's Consultative Assembly's (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais has asserted that the government must have the courage to eradicate KKN practices as...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Govt warned against 'social revolution'
Govt warned against 'social revolution'The Jakarta Post JakartaChairman of the Alliance for New Indonesia (PIB) Sjahrir warned on Monday of possible "social revolution" if the government failed to immediately address various economic and political problems gripping the country.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Hike in various tariffs
Hike in various tariffsFrom Media IndonesiaThe Media Indonesia edition of Jan. 2, 2001 published a story titled The government will soon increase fuel prices". Every year ordinary people are burdened with the fear of a fresh fuel price rise.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Having garbage problems? Ask cows for help
Having garbage problems? Ask cows for helpRidlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta While big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya find it difficult to deal with their garbage, Yogyakarta lets cows solve the problem.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Perek Exhibition begins Tuesday
Perek Exhibition begins Tuesday JAKARTA: The British Council in Jakarta will stage a Perek Exhibition, to be officially opened on Tuesday, in its exhibition room on the first floor of the Widjojo Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, Central Jakarta.The exhibition, which ends on Feb.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 14, 2002: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,100 -25 1,500 Adindo Foresta 70 0 0 AGIS 125 0 189,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0 Alakasa 205...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Thailand asks Malaysia for more time to mull pipeline project
Thailand asks Malaysia for more time to mull pipeline project Agence-France Presse Bangkok Thailand has asked Malaysia for more time to consider whether to go ahead with building a controversial cross-border pipeline, Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said Monday.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Thailand asks for more time over pipeline plan
Thailand asks for more time over pipeline planAgence-France Presse, Bangkok Thailand has asked Malaysia for more time to consider whether to go ahead with building a controversial cross-border pipeline, Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said Monday.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Reviving Kodam mars reform
Reviving Kodam mars reformM. Riefqi Muna, Executive Director, The RIDEP Institute, Jakarta The military's commitment to continuing with its reform agenda, particularly regarding the concept of its territorial commands, is now being questioned following the unpopular proposal to reinstate the Aceh...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Rendi A.Witular and
Rendi A.Witular and Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Curious about why one of former president Soeharto's closest aides, Bustanil Arifin, has not been seen wearing a dark blue detainee's uniform since he was taken into police custody on Wednesday?Because he is too big to wear the outfit.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Regions told to boost TB eradication
Regions told to boost TB eradication BANDUNG: Minister of Health Ahmad Sujudi asked regional governments on Monday to step up the campaign against tuberculosis (TB).In his speech read by Director General of Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health Umar Fahmi Ahmad, Sujudi urged governments of...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Govt warned of 'social revolution'
Govt warned of 'social revolution'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Alliance for New Indonesia (PIB) Sjahrir warned on Monday of possible "social revolution" if the government failed to immediately address various economic and political problems gripping the country.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Bustanil too big to wear detainee's uniform
Bustanil too big to wear detainee's uniformRendi A.Witular and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Curious about why one of former president Soeharto's closest aides, Bustanil Arifin, has not been seen wearing a dark blue detainee's uniform since he was taken into police custody on...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
City budget stinks without comprehensive plan
City budget stinks without comprehensive planAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors and environmentalists criticized the proposed 2002 City Budget on Monday, saying it did not offer a comprehensive plan to handle the city's garbage, mentioning instead only sporadic and short-term...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
(Name - Previous Position):
(Name - Previous Position): 1. Seyfulina Faruddin - Retired judge of Jakarta State Administrative Court (PT TUN); 2. Soedjono Dirdjosisworo - Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung; 3. H. Amir Summa - Syari'ah Faculty of Syarif Hidayatullah State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN), Jakarta; 4.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Surabaya mayor's fate to be decided on Tuesday
Surabaya mayor's fate to be decided on TuesdayAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya legislature was scheduled to hold a plenary meeting on Tuesday to determine the fate of Mayor Sunarto Sumaprawiro who mysteriously left his post for three months.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Jatinegara street vendors evicted
Jatinegara street vendors evicted JAKARTA: East Jakarta Public Order officers evicted street vendors from the Jatinegara market area early on Monday. Beginning at 1 a.m., the operation ran smoothly although some vendors sat in the middle of the road in an attempt to block the officers.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
SHANGHAI: China's foreign direct investment rose 14.9 percent
SHANGHAI: China's foreign direct investment rose 14.9 percent in 2001 compared with the previous year, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation website said Monday. Actual FDI rose to US$46.85 billion , while contracted FDI rose 10.43 percent to $69.19 billion, the ministry said.
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Japan PM ends Asian tour with call for partnership
Japan PM ends Asian tour with call for partnershipGeorge Nishiyama, Reuters, Singapore Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Monday called for closer ties with Southeast Asia in an apparent bid to keep China's influence in check and said Tokyo was ready to act to help prevent regional...
Tue, 15 Jan 2002
Is 'halal' label 'halal'?
Is 'halal' label 'halal'? Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar issued two decrees on halal labeling (fulfilling the requirements of Islamic dietary law) in November 2001. The decree obliges users of halal labels to buy a kind of sticker.