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Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Militia leader, Xanana agree to end hostilityYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting month
Dates -- a seasonal delight during the fasting monthDeni Putri, Contributor, Jakarta During Ramadhan, dates are much in demand by Muslims as a special snack for breaking the fast. Locally known as korma, dates are widely available in traditional markets or supermarkets.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Fuel distribution
Fuel distributionFrom Media IndonesiaLast April I wrote to Media Indonesia, giving a suggestion about how to secure fuel distribution, and received much criticism via e-mail afterward. The writers threatened me and accused me of causing them to lose a means of earning income.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
On police and
On police and militaryFrom Rakyat Merdeka Why should we be in a rush to enact the bill on Police affairs, which is part of the enforcement law of the 1945 Constitution, while the amendment to the constitution itself is not yet finalized?I think there is something fishy about the intentions of some...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Telkom, explain yourself!
Telkom, explain yourself! I am writing out of anger, as it seems impossible to be given any clear information from Telkom, whether it be from their employees or management.Telkom Net are supposed to provide Internet connections, but the connection is down almost every week.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi
H.E. Ambassador Yukio Takeuchi What is your impression of Indonesia since your arrival nine months ago?I have noticed many things. First, I am really impressed by the warm and friendship shown by Indonesians towards Japan.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines)
1. Oil (2 col 4 lines) Pertamina gets offer to hedge oil selling price at $22 2. Phone (3 x 2) YLKI criticizes hike by Telkom next year 3. KPC (2 x 3) East Kalimantan has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer 4. WTO (1 x 3) WTO chief to visit Vietnam 5.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
IKJ lacks education fund
IKJ lacks education fund A four-day fine arts exhibition called "Concern for IKJ" has been held to raise funds for the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), a higher learning institute that faces an annual shortage of funds to carry out its activities.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S.
11 Indonesians to go on trial in U.S. JAKARTA: Eleven Indonesian nationals recently arrested in New Hampshire, USA, for overstaying their visas are being detained in two separate prisons before their trials begin on Tuesday, local time.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trial
Central Jakarta district court to proceed with Bere's trialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial of an East Timorese militiaman charged with the murder of a New Zealand peacekeeper in East Timor last year.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds
Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development fundsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of provinces and regencies denied accusations that around 40 percent of the Rp 60 trillion allocated by the central government for the payment of civil servants' salaries and financing of capital projects this...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
New Order and communist issue
New Order and communist issueFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe recent excessive campaign against communism is merely to cover up today's real thorny issues, such as the numerous and various corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) cases.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:
1. Poso: 10 x 4 lines:Fresh clash erupts after church burned in Poso2. DAU: 20 x 2 lines:Provinces, regencies deny embezzling development funds 3. Guru: 24 x 2 lines: Majalengka civil servants demand regent disburse back pay4. Solar: 16 x 2 lines: Fuel shortage hits Indramayu 5.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinics
Easier access to condoms promoted at health clinicsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national family planning agency has never been this friendly in its treatment of men.For as long as people care to remember, the state-sponsored family planning program has always focused on women for...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Mandiri to lend Bumi
Mandiri to lend Bumi $100m to buy Arutmin JP/ /Bloomberg Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri plans to lend US$100 million to PT Bumi Resources to help the latter buy 80 percent of coal miner PT Arutmin Indonesia. The acquisition is part of Bumi's plan to switch its focus to mining and energy from property.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostility
Milita leader, Xanana agree to end hostilityYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timor's charismatic leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao and former pro-Jakarta militia leader Joao Tavares agreed on Tuesday to end their hostility and to work together for peace in East Timor through...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking
Ramadhan a catalyst to quit smoking JAKARTA: For those who wish to quit smoking, the fasting month can be a good month to begin, as Muslims are not just battling hunger and thirst but also other worldly pleasures, said the Indonesian Smoking Control Foundation.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
1. Bond (1 x 50)
1. Bond (1 x 50)Bank Mandiri Eurobonds attractive for banks, investors JP/18/Bond 2. Oil (2 x 15)Bush warning boosts oil priceJP/17/OIL 3. Rice (1 x 28) Thailand delays legal action in jasmine rice row 4. Mini (2 'Mini-Japan' complex planned for Bangkok 5. Worm (1 x 20) Spy computer worm spreads
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Rights body to probe Theys' death
Rights body to probe Theys' deathBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) says it will set up an independent team to investigate the alleged murder of proindependence Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay if the investigation carried out by the...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next year
YLKI criticizes plan to hike telephone rates next yearAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The high-profile Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) opposed the government's plan to hike telephone rates next year, saying there was no strong reason to do so.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 27,2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,175 -25 10,000 Adindo Foresta 65 -5 41,000 AGIS Tbk 145 10 3,117,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 15 20,000 Alakasa 185...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong
Illegal loggers grilled in Sorong JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The local police in Sorong, Irian Jaya, said on Tuesday that they had summoned three officials of PT Dharma Mukti Persada who were suspected of being involved in illegal logging in the province.The three suspects included a Malaysian citizen.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: Lawyer
East Kalimantan govt has no legal standing to sue KPC: LawyerMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan provincial administration has no legal standing to sue coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) over delays in divestment programs, company lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis...
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Lazy legislators ticked off
Lazy legislators ticked off BOJONEGORO, East Java: Local legislators ticked off four leaders of the Bojonegoro regency assembly in East Java on Tuesday for frequently being absent from the assembly chamber and skipping crucial meetings.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Message from the Ambassador: 'Think together, walk together'
Message from the Ambassador: 'Think together, walk together' Today, Japan celebrates its national day. Opening this special supplement is an interview with Yukio Takeuchi, the Japanese ambassador to Indonesia.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
JP/rbw
JP/rbw ONE MONTH TO GO: It is still a month away, but hotels and recreation centers in Jakarta and other major cities in the country have been busy preparing to welcome the New Year. Here stock traders cheerfully blow trumpets to welcome the year 2001.
Wed, 28 Nov 2001
Green grocer's body found in Bogor
Green grocer's body found in Bogor BOGOR: A green grocer was found dead and his body decomposed on Tuesday in his rented room in Kampung Lebak Kantin, Central Bogor.Police officers identified the man as Irwandi, 32 and said they could not yet determine the cause of death, but that his body was at...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
President supports plans to probe military abuses
President supports plans to probe military abusesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri supports plans by the government-sanctioned Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations for Trisakti and Semanggi Cases to summon high-ranking military officers believed to be involved.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Public disappointment
Public disappointmentFrom GammaThe multi-faceted crisis, which has hit all Indonesians, has not weakened but become stronger as the days wear on. Various kinds of tricks and strategies, which some administrative experts have studied and applied, have failed to expel the giant crisis from this...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percent
N. Sumatra minimum wage up 36 percentApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin issued a decree on Monday increasing the monthly minimum wage by 36.27 percent to Rp 464,000 (US$46.4) for the 2002 fiscal year, up from the current Rp 340,500 ($34).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 3:00 a.m. Ramadhan Program 4:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Driver jailed for 4 years
Driver jailed for 4 years PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A driver whose negligence caused the death of nine passengers in the Central Kalimantan capital of Palangka was sentenced in the Palangka Raya District Court on Monday to four-years jail.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Official summoned over disease
Official summoned over disease BOGOR: Bogor council summoned on Monday city health agency chief Triwhanda Elan with regard to an outbreak of disease at Kedung Badak neighborhood, Tanah Sereal subprecinct in Bogor.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chief
House Committee approves Da'i nomination as police chiefAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Monday the nomination of Commr. General Da'i Bachtiar as the new National Police chief to replace General Surojo Bimantoro who is expected to...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Silver Jewelry and Batik by Jessica Collection and Enka Batik, Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 30.Film * French Film, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
JP/18/18capt2
JP/18/18capt2 JP/Bayu IsmoyoNO WORRY OF PRICE HIKE: A retailer prepares to sell his cigarette stocks in the capital of Jakarta. Most merchants were remained optimistic that their earning wouldn't decline despite the recent government's decision to raise cigarette minimum price starting on Dec. 1.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
House told to reject health bill
House told to reject health bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) should reject draft health laws relating to community health services and medical profession judicature, as they are unfair, the Legal Aid Institute on Health (LBH Kesehatan) has urged.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 5:56 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Exit tax scams
Exit tax scamsFrom Suara KaryaThe collection of an exit tax of Rp 500,000, or even Rp 1 million, from Indonesian citizens wishing to go abroad is probably abused by corrupt officers. Obviously, this will cause financial losses to the state. Secretary of the Tax Directorate General M.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank
Nine investors shortlisted for BCA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has shortlisted nine investors to join the final bid for the government's 51 percent stake in publicly-listed Bank Central Asia (BCA).
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast Asia
Pakistan palm oil demands to benefit Southeast AsiaLewa Pardomuan, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Pakistan's palm oil imports may reach 220,000 tons a month over the next few months because of the prospect of exports to neighboring Afghanistan and a reduced cottonseed oil crop, traders said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Batam seeks return of training funds
Batam seeks return of training fundsFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Local authorities and labor activists on Batam Island called on the central government to return levy-for-training funds collected from expatriates employed locally, so they could improve the quality of the island's human resources.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Banten's islands claim rejected
Banten's islands claim rejected JAKARTA: The city administration rejected on Monday a claim by Banten province that 22 islands in Kepulauan Seribu (Seribu Islands) regency belonged to the province."The islands belong to us according to the law.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murder
Religious leaders demand independent probe on Theys' alleged murderThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders in Irian Jaya demanded on Monday that the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) conduct an thorough and objective investigation into the death of independence activist Theys...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: House
40% of regional funds fall victim to corruption: HouseBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government on Monday to audit the use of regional decentralization funds, suspecting that almost 40 percent of the funds, worth some Rp 60 trillion (about US$5.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar Tandjung
NGOs call on DPR members to investigate Akbar TandjungFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal analysts on Monday cast doubt on the Attorney General's investigation into Akbar Tandjung's alleged misuse of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds, demanding a House of Representatives Honorary...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Sjahril finally meets with Megawati
Sjahril finally meets with MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia governor Sjahril Sabirin and his deputies met with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Monday at the State Palace for around 45 minutes, the first formal meeting between the President and the...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugees
Xanana seeks speedy repatriation of East Timorese refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Timorese leader Jose Alexandro "Xanana" Gusmao arrived in Kupang, the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara, for a three-day visit on Monday, and immediately called on the more than 143,000...
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
Rupiah Rates Nov.26
Rupiah Rates Nov.26 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,933.00 10,933.00 10,381.00 10,485.00Australian dollar 1 5,130.39 5,652.36 5,361.79 5,420.75Austrian schilling 1 634.23 698.47 662.83 669.85Belgian franc 1 216.34 238.26 226.10 228.
Tue, 27 Nov 2001
RP Muslims vote for new leader
RP Muslims vote for new leaderMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Filipino Muslims in a poor autonomous region in the southern Philippines voted on Monday for a new governor while the incumbent faced extended detention in Malaysia.