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Fri, 10 Jan 2003
Lawyer says U.S. nurse to be freed
Lawyer says U.S. nurse to be freed BANDA ACEH: An American nurse jailed for visa violations will be released on Friday after being detained for four months, one of her lawyers said.Joy Lee Sadler, 57, from Iowa, will be freed on Friday "because her jail term has been served", lawyer Rufriadi Ramli...
Fri, 10 Jan 2003
Local companies negligent about workers' safety
Local companies negligent about workers' safetyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leniency in the labor law and lack of enforcement of standard safety measures have put the lives of millions of workers at risk, particularly those working in hazard-prone work places, a labor activist said...
Fri, 10 Jan 2003
Protesters vow more rallies consider radical measures
Protesters vow more rallies consider radical measuresBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unable to force the government to cancel utility price increases despite mass protests across the country, protesters vowed to continue demonstrating and consider "radical means" to put pressure on the...
Fri, 10 Jan 2003
Govt set to disburse compensation funds
Govt set to disburse compensation fundsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to restore public faith after the utility price increases, the government decided on Thursday to speed up the disbursement of money to the poor.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Expansion by foreign firms stronger in 2002: BKPM
Expansion by foreign firms stronger in 2002: BKPMDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the poor image of the country's business climate, some existing foreign investors continued to make expansion plans last year, according to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).While the US$9.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Sutiyoso allows bus fare hike of up to 10 percent
Sutiyoso allows bus fare hike of up to 10 percentDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting protests on the increase in fuel prices and utility rates, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that his administration would allow a maximum 10 percent increase in public transportation fares.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Two Chinese tourists arrested in Maumere
Two Chinese tourists arrested in Maumere MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Two Chinese nationals were arrested in the East Nusa Tenggara regency of Sikka for allegedly misusing their tourist visas, police said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BIJP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strife
Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strifeAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku More than 100 rajas (traditional leaders) from the Maluku islands will begin a three-day meeting here on Thursday in a bid to bring a complete end to four years of sectarian fighting in the troubled...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Angie suffers double loss to Loit in Canberra
Angie suffers double loss to Loit in CanberraMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite brimming with confidence, Indonesia's Angelique Widjaja was defeated by Emilie Loit of France in the second round of the US$110,000 Canberra Classic women's tennis tournament on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Balinese look to 2003 as year for healing
Balinese look to 2003 as year for healingRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The name "Bali" has always been associated with the image of a paradise island. The Oct.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
OPEC calls emergency meeting
OPEC calls emergency meetingReuters, Dubai/Kuwait/London OPEC producers on Wednesday called an emergency weekend meeting to decide how much more crude to pump to prevent a long- running strike in Venezuela and a looming war in Iraq causing an oil price shock.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Fishermen question financial aid
Fishermen question financial aid MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fishermen in the regency of Minahasa have questioned the absence of financial aid slated for small scale industries that they need to boost productivity.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Attention:
Attention: PLN-CimanggisFrom Koran TempoThe power supply in Harjamukti village, Cimanggis, Depok, is subject to frequent blackouts, particularly during thunderstorms. On Dec. 26, 2002, for instance, there was a blackout from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
* Headlines: Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group 2
* Headlines: Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group 2 * National: Police fail to link al-Qaeda with bombers4 * Archipelago:Traditional leaders meet to end Maluku strife5 * Opinion:Women workers left behind by globalization7 * City: Late budget approval delays projects8 * Sports: Angie suffers double...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Students report disruption
Students report disruption BOGOR: Some 50 students of the Pharmaceutical Institute (STIFAR) lodged a complaint with the Bogor city council on Tuesday over the disruption of activities at the school.The students reported that the school had been closed by the school management reportedly due to...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BIJP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
'I've heard about subsidies, but are they real?'
'I've heard about subsidies, but are they real?' Life is becoming harder and harder, especially for the poor, due to the rises in fuel and utility charges, which may well trigger an increase in public transportation fares.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Jakarta warns East Timor against accusing militiamen
Jakarta warns East Timor against accusing militiamenFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has warned newly established East Timor that it risks hurting bilateral relations with Indonesia by blaming former militia members for security disturbances there.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operateEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaAbout 150 becak (trishaw) drivers united in the Daya Manunggal Becak Driver Group (PBDM) visited the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta Wednesday, pressing for their right to...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Media is not sympathetic to me: Megawati
Media is not sympathetic to me: MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri complained on Wednesday over what she called unbalanced reports by the national media regarding the increase in utility rates.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Indonesia braces for U.S. war on Iraq
Indonesia braces for U.S. war on IraqEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While continuing its opposition to any United States plan to invade Iraq without the approval of the United Nations, Indonesia says it is already bracing itself for the worst.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Astra Crude Palm Oil Output Up 3.8%
Astra Crude Palm Oil Output Up 3.8% JAKARTA: Indonesian plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari said Wednesday that its crude palm oil output in the first 11 months of 2002 rose 3.8% from the year-earlier period to 502,770 metric tons.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa Tenggara
Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa TenggaraThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor At least eight people died in the country's eastern island of Sumbawa supposedly from anthrax, which also infected seven others in the West Java city of Bogor.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Regions 'in charge' of preservation
Regions 'in charge' of preservation JAKARTA: Local governments will have to share greater responsibility in the preservation of Indonesian coastal areas and seas across the country, an official said.Deputy environment minister Liana Bratasida said on Wednesday that provincial, regional and...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslide
Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslideMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Krui, Lampung The government granted on Wednesday Rp 1 billion (US$111,000) in financial assistance to the West Lampung administration to help several villages there recover from a landslide disaster.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Megawati to open Borobudur festival
Megawati to open Borobudur festival MAGELANG, Central Java: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to open the Borobudur International Festival 2003, scheduled for June 11 to June 17.Central Java tourism office head Hengky Hermantoro said on Wednesday that representatives from at least 13...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
RI rejects foreign research on Papua, Aceh
RI rejects foreign research on Papua, AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has announced a plan to restrict foreign researchers' access to conduct field work in Papua and Aceh, saying that many came with intentions other than academic goals that could amount to an interference in...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BIJP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta KotaNorth Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Three arrested for risque games
Three arrested for risque games TANGERANG: Three men were arrested on Tuesday by the Tangerang Police for renting R-rated video games to elementary school children.The police also confiscated 13 R-rated video games from the suspects, who run a play station rental store on Jl.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Shares end lower amid fears of violent protests
Shares end lower amid fears of violent protestsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower for the sixth consecutive trading day Wednesday, led by selling in car maker PT Astra International ahead of the close of registration for its planned rights issue Thursday, dealers said.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Tangerang to get haj dormitory
Tangerang to get haj dormitory TANGERANG: A Rp 7.5 billion haj dormitory for Banten province will be built on five hectares of land in Sepatan district, Tangerang regency, this year.The head of the regency's Development Planning Body, Suryana, said on Wednesday the administration had allocated Rp 2.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
4 X 11
4 X 11 Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strife JP/5/antrax 2 x 26 Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa Tenggara 1 x 45JP/5/SULTAN Royal family split over appointment of new sultan JP/5/donation4 x 12 Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslide
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Workers set for biggest anti-utility price hikes
Workers set for biggest anti-utility price hikesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 25,000 workers are expected to hit the streets of Jakarta on Thursday in what will likely be the biggest demonstration so far against the utility price hikes.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Kopassus helped attacks by Christian gang: Lawyer
Kopassus helped attacks by Christian gang: LawyerThe Agence France-Presse, Jakarta A lawyer for a Christian gang suspected of deadly bombings and shootings in Maluku province said Wednesday some attacks had been assisted by special forces soldiers.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
BI benchmark rate down again
BI benchmark rate down againThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the interest rate on its one-month SBI promissory notes declined again during the weekly Wednesday auction, which is surprising given the expected strong inflationary pressure this month as a result of the utility price hikes.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Life becomes harder, even for middle-income earners
Life becomes harder, even for middle-income earnersMaria Endah Hulupi and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Patricia Situmorang, 35, said that starting this month, she will no longer eat out with her friends at cafes or restaurants. Unless, of course, somebody pays for her.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Royal family split over appointment of new sultan
Royal family split over appointment of new sultanNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Cirebon people are turning their attention to the Kanoman Palace, home of one of three royal families in the West Java ancient city, as a dispute over the coveted throne heightens.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businesses
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businessesRendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will provide a tax cut facility and other incentives to the business sector as compensation for the increase in utility rates.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Megawati awards U.S. scholar Bresnan
Megawati awards U.S. scholar Bresnan President Megawati Soekarnoputri honored American researcher John J. Bresnan (right) on Wednesday for helping thousands of Indonesian scholars to study abroad during a decade of working with the Ford Foundation.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Obituary
Obituary Noted political analyst Affan Gafar sent his last message to President Megawati Soekarnoputri hours before he died of a heart attack near his house on Wednesday."Megawati should address the nation on her administration's decision to simultaneously increase prices as it will psychologically...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Terrorism, Iraq war on agenda for Straw's Southeast Asian visit
Terrorism, Iraq war on agenda for Straw's Southeast Asian visitAgence France-Presse, Singapore British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived in Singapore on Wednesday on a whirlwind series of meetings with Southeast Asian leaders to discuss terrorism and a possible war against Iraq.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Rebel commander shot dead in RP
Rebel commander shot dead in RP PHILIPPINES: An alleged Moro rebel commander and a companion were shot dead by gunmen in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, police said on Wednesday.Abdulrahjak Kabalu Siambal, 31, believed to be a commander of the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Women workers left behind by globalization
Women workers left behind by globalizationAti Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A steady inflow of foreign exchange totaling approximately US$1 billion from Indonesia's migrant workers in 2002 alone has led to the state's complicity in the violation of its citizens' human rights.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BIJP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003
Late budget approval delays projects
Late budget approval delays projectsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All projects planned by the city administration this year will start late as the approval of the 2003 budget by the City Council will likely come late.