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OPEC trying to restrain oil overproduction-Lukman

OPEC trying to restrain oil overproduction-LukmanRobert Gibbons Reuters New York OPEC President Rilwanu Lukman said on Monday he was concerned about the level of the oil cartel's overproduction and that all members were trying to restrain output.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, November 20, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, November 20, 2001Exhibitions* Photo, Vietnam, Kehidupan, Warna dan Aroma by French photographer Nicolas Cornet, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), Nov. 20 to Nov. 27. * Photo Kesan Bebas, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Nov.

Police baffled over bomb source

Police baffled over bomb sourceTiarma Siboro and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday that investigators had a difficult time tracing the source of TNT, RDX and PTEN found in the bombs used in the Oct.

Rampant muggings

Rampant muggingsFrom Media Indonesia A mugging occurred in broad daylight before my very eyes on Nov. 11 at Jembatan Dua, Tambora. And on the same day, between the Semanggi Bridge and Ratu Plaza another mugging took place on a public bus. It seems that not a single day passes without a mugging.

Plan to let IBRA debtors walk slammed

Plan to let IBRA debtors walk slammedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A plan by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to drop criminal charges against ex bankers who misused trillions of rupiah in central bank assistance funds has raised the hackles of legal experts and economists.

Ministry probing products sold on local market

Ministry probing products sold on local marketAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has begun investigating products being sold on the local market to ensure they meet the standards set by the government.

Time for Megawati to have spokesperson

Time for Megawati to have spokesperson Although she has been in office for over a year, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has hardly had any direct dialog with the Indonesian people, a fact which has drawn strong criticism.

Sutiyoso cooperates with police in fraud case

Sutiyoso cooperates with police in fraud caseBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police questioned Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday as a witness in the alleged embezzlement of Rp 4.2 billion in flood relief funds by the Institute of Civic Education (ICE) on IndonesiaSutiyoso was accorded...

60,000 factory workers fired

60,000 factory workers fired BATAM, Riau: About 60,000 workers were laid off after 14 foreign-owned factories in Batam stopped operations over the last year in the wake of the worldwide economic slowdown.

ExxonMobil accused of polluting environment with hazardous waste

ExxonMobil accused of polluting environment with hazardous wasteMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Lhoksukon and Pasai districts in North Aceh have accused ExxonMobil Indonesia Inc., the Indonesian unit of the U.S.-based Exxon Mobil Corp.

'New clothes for Idul Fitri is a must for me'

'New clothes for Idul Fitri is a must for me' For many Muslims, Idul Fitri is the time of year to buy new clothes as they want to show their families how successful they have become, especially during the celebrations back in their villages.

Atrium closed after clash

Atrium closed after clash JAKARTA: Approximately 150 Perisai Bangsa taxi drivers staged a protest at the Plaza Atrium shopping center in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, resulting in a clash that damaged the glass entrance to the shopping center and forced the building management to close up shop for...

Headings

Headings1. KA: 8 x 4 lines'Taksaka' derailed, thousands stranded 2. BOMB: 20 x 2 lines:Grenade attack injures four in North Sumatra3. Galungan: 24 x 1 lineBalinese prepare for 'Galungan'

Bill allows only big parties to run for presidency

Bill allows only big parties to run for presidencyTiarma Siboro and Debbie Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only a coalition of parties or those parties securing at least 20 percent of the vote are allowed to name their presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2004 election, a...

PDI Perjuangan insists Rachman be replaced

PDI Perjuangan insists Rachman be replacedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just a day after President Megawati Soekarnoputri said no to calls to replace Attorney General M.A. Rachman, her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) insisted on Tuesday that the country's...

Sutiyoso won't review 'Renstra'

Sutiyoso won't review 'Renstra' JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso refused to modify his strategic plan (Renstra) for city development over the next five years through the inclusion of concrete programs."(The programs) should be included in the city development program (Propeda), instead of Renstra,"...

'Save Our Earth' expo at IPB

'Save Our Earth' expo at IPB BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has organized an expo on ecology themed Save Our Earth, from Monday until Friday.The event will feature a number of exhibitions and seminars each day with speakers from non-governmental organizations, government officers...

Mega to travel with smaller entourage

Mega to travel with smaller entourage JAKARTA: State Secretary Bambang Kesowo pledged on Tuesday that the government would gradually reduce the number of people traveling with President Megawati Soekarnoputri on her state visits.

Our Indonesian experts

Our Indonesian experts An article in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 12 mentioned experts who cast doubt on police findings in the Bali blast case.Reporters Emmy Fitri and Damar Harsanto got their information from an unnamed antiterrorism officer and a chemical expert (unnamed, why so secretive?) who...

More companies willing to help poor children

More companies willing to help poor childrenSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta A universal notion that children are the future of a nation definitely reflects, to some extent, the importance of education for children to face the future.

'Budget excess reveals inefficiency'

'Budget excess reveals inefficiency'Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than Rp 2 trillion of unspent money from the Jakarta city administration's budget, which accounts for about 20 percent of the total budget of Rp 9.

1. Ivan -- Call for strict small arms control

1. Ivan -- Call for strict small arms control 2 X 22 Strict control on small arms urgent Ivan A. Hadar President Indonesian Institute for Democracy Education (IDE) Jakarta2. Lim -- Privileged protesters don't have a clue 2 X 30 Clueless, privileged protesters: On the latest anti-WTO rally Lim Say...

Mandiri net profit up 33%

Mandiri net profit up 33%Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian state-owned PT Bank Mandiri posted a Rp 2.79 trillion (US$311 million) net profit for the first nine months, up 33 percent on year, the bank said Tuesday.However, Mandiri's net interest income fell 6.1 percent to Rp 5.

Plaque recognizes relations

Plaque recognizes relations CANBERRA: The diplomatic relationship between the Republic of Indonesia and Australia has been recognized in a plaque at the Australian Archives Building.The plaque was hung in a room in the east wing of the building where the first Indonesian Embassy was established in...

Train hits bus, one dead

Train hits bus, one dead The Bengawan Solo economy-class train collided with a Continental intercity bus early on Tuesday morning in Cirebon, leaving one bus passenger dead and five others slightly injured.The deceased was identified as Suwarsono, 30.

Cirebon sultan dies of kidney failure

Cirebon sultan dies of kidney failure CIREBON, West Java: The remains of Cirebon's late Kanoman sultan were buried on Tuesday afternoon.Sultan Muhammad Djalaludin died of kidney failure the previous day in the Pertamina Hospital here, following nine days of medical treatment.

Ramadhan time for Jakarta

Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesdayMaghrib 5.53 p.m.WednesdayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.

Noted lawyers to clash in court over 'Washington Post' case

Noted lawyers to clash in court over 'Washington Post' caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three noted lawyers will likely be involved in a court battle following a complaint filed by Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.

Sutiyoso's strategic plan, a product of bureaucrats

Sutiyoso's strategic plan, a product of bureaucratsMarco Kusumawijaya, Consultant, Urban Development, Jakarta, marcokw@centrin.net.id The editorial of The Jakarta Post on Nov. 15 criticized Governor Sutiyoso and his strategic plan presented on Nov. 12 to the City Council.

'E. Timor might not seek UN court to try militias'

'E. Timor might not seek UN court to try militias'Agence France-Presse, Dili, East Timor East Timor may not seek a United Nations tribunal to try cases of militia atrocities three years ago even if Indonesia's human rights court fails to deliver justice, its foreign minister said Monday.

Twice-Asiad winner Oka eying Olympic glory

Twice-Asiad winner Oka eying Olympic gloryMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning gold medals in the last two Asian Games, Indonesian windsurfer Oka Sulaksana is now intent on going one step better: taking gold at the Olympics.

Zaenal's dream to be in the Army

Zaenal's dream to be in the ArmyHis radiant eyes blinked with doubt. His mouth trembled, but no words were uttered. There was a long silence. The 12-year-old boy cast his eyes toward the sea and the palm and mangrove trees in the distance.

1. MURAL: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS

1. MURAL: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Mural project reclaims public space in Yogya 2. SPORE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Singapore lifts ban on street performers

Garuda slashes routes, flights

Garuda slashes routes, flightsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda has temporarily reduced and ceased several flights, mainly on international routes, due to drops in the number of passengers after the bombing in Bali."Garuda has applied a contingency plan from Nov.

Government, House wrap up talks on broadcasting bill

Government, House wrap up talks on broadcasting billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite criticism from the public over the substance of the broadcasting bill, State Minister for Communication and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said on Monday that the deliberation into the bill was...

Garuda slashes international routes, flights

Garuda slashes international routes, flightsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda has temporarily reduced and ceased several flights, mainly on international routes, due to drops in the number of passengers after the bombing in Bali. "Garuda has applied a contingency plan from Nov.

Run on gift baskets in Cikini

Run on gift baskets in Cikini JAKARTA: Ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, vendors selling rattan and wooden baskets near the Cikini railway station in Central Jakarta are enjoying a robust business.People buy the baskets which are used to prepare special holiday gift packets for their families,...

Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.18,2002

Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.18,2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Mega considers having spokesperson

Mega considers having spokesperson JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering appointing a spokesperson in response to criticism over conflicting statements that have come out of her Cabinet.

'Business has been really slow'

'Business has been really slow' As Idul Fitri draws closer, some seasonal street vendors are enjoying good business while many others have complained about the lack of it. They shared their experiences with The Jakarta Post.

A friend to people of the jungle

A friend to people of the jungleTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Bangko, Jambi Although he had first regretted his decision to study anthropology, Robert Aritonang says the career choice has paid off because it has allowed him to live with the Orang Rimba (the forest...

Govt raises warning of possible mudflows

Govt raises warning of possible mudflowsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General for Volcanology and Mitigation called on villagers who fled from the slopes of Mount Papandayan in Garut, West Java, to stay alert ahead of possible mudflows, despite decreased volcanic activity.

Governor's wife admits to owning homes

Governor's wife admits to owning homesYuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin The wife of South Kalimantan Governor Sjachriel Darham, Herlinawati, contradicted on Monday earlier statements by her husband, saying the couple did own two luxury houses in Pulomas, East Jakarta, and another in Malang,...

More back-up for RI workers abroad

More back-up for RI workers abroadKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian workers abroad will get more legal protection as the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Monday to deliberate a bill on the protection of migrant workers.

Residents complain about bad smells

Residents complain about bad smells JAKARTA: Residents in Ancol subdistrict, North Jakarta, have been complaining about bad odors, allegedly coming from the liquid waste dumped by a nearby cold storage company, PT Wirontono Baru, which stores exported fish and shrimp products.

Forest people's welfare in decline due to deforestation

Forest people's welfare in decline due to deforestation Two long-haired boys wearing loincloths walk along the side of a busy highway, running around and waving their hands at passing vehicles.It was not a scene from The Gods Must Be Crazy movie.

House urged to act on land problems

House urged to act on land problems JAKARTA: Some 80 legislators submitted a petition to the House of Representatives on Monday urging the body to exercise its right of inquiry into national land problems.

Int'l schools stay shut over fear of possible attack

Int'l schools stay shut over fear of possible attackNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several international schools in Jakarta remained closed on Monday, citing security reasons, while police said there had been no substantial threats made to schools to justify increased security.

Rupiah returns to mid-Sept. levels after Bali blast

Rupiah returns to mid-Sept. levels after Bali blastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah broke through the Rp 9,000 level against the U.S. dollar for the first time after the Oct. 12 Bali bombing, mainly on the back of suspected dollar selling by state companies.

1. Volcano: 8 x 4 lines

1. Volcano: 8 x 4 lines Govt raises warning of possible mudflows 2. Slide: 20 x 2 linesC. Java floods, landslides damage over 100 houses3. Ambon: 22 x 2 linesInstability in Ambon prompts govt to prolong emergency state4. Governor: 26 x 1Governor's wife admits to owning homes