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Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Value Implicated Figures
Value Implicated Figures Bulogate I Rp 35 billion Former President Abdurrahman Wahid Former Bulog deputy chairman Sapuan Abdurrahman's masseur Suwondo Bulogate II Rp 54 billion DPR speaker Akbar Tandjung Former TNI chief Gen. Wiranto Former Bulog chairman Rahardi Ramelan
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Telkom, units in talks to settle debt
Telkom, units in talks to settle debtTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said it was currently negotiating with some of its subsidiaries on the finalization of their debts to Telkom which has Rp 118.69 billion (about US$11.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaTuesday Maghrib 5:54 p.m.Wednesday Imsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Cabinet silent on crucial meet
Cabinet silent on crucial meet JAKARTA: For the first time since the establishment of Megawati's administration in August, journalists were kept in the dark by Cabinet spokespeople after a crucial meeting, which was convened to discuss the amendment on investment laws.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Special team established to assess eviction
Special team established to assess evictionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) established on Monday a special team to evaluate the administration's policy on eviction of people living along the riverbanks and slum areas.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
City expects 1.2m exodus during Idul Fitri
City expects 1.2m exodus during Idul FitriAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration predicted on Monday that some 1.2 million people would leave the city during next month of the Muslim festivity of Idul Fitri, or locally known as Lebaran.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Gowa regent faces police questioning over drug case
Gowa regent faces police questioning over drug caseJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi police are to investigate Gowa Regent Syahrul Yasin Limpo as a witness in an illegal drug case involving his companions, a lawmaker, a businessman and two girls.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Taiwan clarifies worker protection
Taiwan clarifies worker protection The Jakarta Post's Oct. 30 article titled RI workers exploited in Taiwan carried a statement to the effect that the government of Taiwan was not doing enough to protect foreign workers. That is untrue.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Street vendors allowed to operate during Ramadhan
Street vendors allowed to operate during RamadhanMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors can breath a sigh of relief this Ramadhan as the city administration finally bowed to public pressure to temporarily stop the crack down against traders during the fasting month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
67 homes destroyed in C. Java landslides
67 homes destroyed in C. Java landslidesAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Pos, Banyumas A total of 67 houses were destroyed by landslides in Banyumas and Cilacap regencies in Central Java early on Monday, following the incessant downpour on Saturday and Sunday in the region.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
House urged to soon revise election laws
House urged to soon revise election lawsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) has urged the House of Representatives to soon make partial revisions to existing electoral laws following the recent constitutional amendment that approved a direct...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Disbursement of funds for PKB postponed
Disbursement of funds for PKB postponedFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to postpone the disbursement of financial support for the National Awakening Party (PKB) until the party's internal rift is settled, Minister of Home Affairs Hari...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Extending IMF program
Extending IMF program If securing another debt rescheduling package is the primary motive behind the Indonesian government's request for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to extend its program for one year, reform efforts in the country will never be able to achieve the level capable of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
CPO price rise expected: Industry
CPO price rise expected: IndustryAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to rise between 10 percent and 15 percent in the remainder of the year due to a combination of lower output and the increase in demand, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines
1. Longsor: 8 x 4 lines67 homes destroyed in Cilacap, Banyumas2. Sampah: 20 x 2 linesHealth fears rise as garbage debate stalls3. Lantik: 16 x 2 lines:PDI-P infighting in West Java4. Ambon: 16 x 2 linesAmbon Christians to hold mass prayers
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
1. WORKER : 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11
1. WORKER : 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 11 Thousands of workers lose jobs in Tangerang 2. CITY : 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 City administration expects 1.2m to leave city for 'Lebaran' festivities 3. MARKET : 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 42 Food prices increase by 30% during 'Ramadhan' 4.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Malaysia deports 2,500 illegal RI workers
Malaysia deports 2,500 illegal RI workersReuters, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia Malaysia carried out its largest ever deportation of illegal immigrants on Monday, sending back around 2,500 Indonesian workers on two Indonesian naval ships under armed escort.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
[b]Police and autonomy:
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia? Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo Sociologist Former Advisor National Defense and Security Council Jakarta 2. -- 2 x 30 48pt Bodoni Neighborly relations: Prioritizing people before politics and businessRacist allegation may be hurtful but Australia can learn from...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/AmbonAmbon Christians to stage mass prayersNovi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonChristians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Drug suspect shot dead by police
Drug suspect shot dead by police JAKARTA: Police shot dead a suspected drug dealer on Monday morning following his arrest at an apartment in Puri Kembangan, West Jakarta, a police officer said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
On opportunist representatives
On opportunist representativesFrom Suara KaryaAs a member of the public, I would like to remind all public representatives of a Javanese saying that contains the term Aji mumpung (opportunist).It clearly forbids the abuse or misuse of power and advises anyone holding an important post to benefit...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Ambon Christians to hold mass prayers
Ambon Christians to hold mass prayersNovi Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Christians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Mandatory HIV tests out of the question: Official
Mandatory HIV tests out of the question: OfficialFitri Wulandari and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia cannot make Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) tests mandatory for migrant workers because Jakarta is party to an international agreement it signed in Paris, which bans...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
1. Gapki (4x8)
1. Gapki (4x8) Palm oil price rise expected: industry 2. Oil (2x18) Oil price plunge threatens state budget
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Pressures mount for House to probe Akbar
Pressures mount for House to probe AkbarThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressures grew stronger Monday for the House of Representatives to set up a special committee to investigate the embezzlement of Rp 54.6 billion funds (about $5 million) from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), allegedly involving...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
EU wants probe into Theys' death
EU wants probe into Theys' death JAKARTA: The European Union (EU) has expressed deep concern over the mysterious death of Papuan independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, urging the Indonesian government to investigate his likely murder.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
New layout of 'The Jakarta Post'
New layout of 'The Jakarta Post' I have read a number of letters criticizing the new layout of The Jakarta Post. I must say that I agree that I find it problematic. I don't really know how to put it, but for some reason, I lose my appetite for reading every time I see the clean and nicely designed...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Megawati considers replacing TNI chief
Megawati considers replacing TNI chiefAbu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering replacing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo Adisutjipto as soon as possible, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Police make headway in unravelling Theys murder case
Police make headway in unravelling Theys murder caseRK Nugroho The Jakarta Post Jayapura Irian Jaya Police claim to have made some headway in their one-week investigation into the mysterious death of local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia?
Police and autonomy: Security schizophrenia?Sri Pamoedjo Rahardjo, Former Advisor, National Defense and Security Council, Jakarta The increasing number of reported conflicts between the National Police and the Indonesian Military is often attributed to a competition for influence.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/AmbonAmbon Christians to stage mass prayersNovi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonChristians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibition * Photo: Jejak Mata by Seno Gumira Ajidarma, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Police make headway in unravelling Theys' death
Police make headway in unravelling Theys' deathRK Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Irian Jaya Police claim to have made some headway in their one-week investigation into the mysterious death of local separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay.Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
RI should accept dual citizenship
RI should accept dual citizenship It was interesting to read in the Nov. 15 edition of The Jakarta Post that the 1958 Law on Citizenship may be revised. A working committee is currently debating amendments to the present law that states that the citizenship of a child is determined by the...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/ /
JP/ / Philippine merchandise imports plunged by 15.9 percent from a year earlier to US$2.499 billion in September, the National Statistics Office said Monday. With exports also down 22 percent to $2.731 billion for the month, the trade balance yielded a surplus of $232 million.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWest Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Oil firms play their part where govt can't
Oil firms play their part where govt can'tBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For a child with a home as remote as it is inaccessible, living on land rich in mineral resources may save him or her from the uneven distribution of state-funded access to welfare.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Passenger found dead in bus
Passenger found dead in bus PEKANBARU, Riau: Jony Lumban Tobing, a resident of Medan, North Sumatra, was found dead on Sunday in a PMTOH passenger bus on which he had traveled from Medan, heading toward Jakarta.Witnesses said they found Jony dead at 08:00 a.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
JP/7/Ambon
JP/7/AmbonAmbon Christians to stage mass prayersNovi Pinontoan The Jakarta Post AmbonChristians in strife-torn Ambon will stage three days of mass prayers starting on Tuesday in response to a series of violence which has claimed at least 10 lives and injured dozens others this month.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Misery and pain not yet over
Misery and pain not yet overHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yanto, a 12-year old, has to wake up early in the morning to begin his day as a newspaper boy, while his friends of the same age enjoy their sleep on comfortable beds.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Oil price plunge threatens budget
Oil price plunge threatens budgetMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current plunge in oil prices could spell serious trouble for the country's 2002 state budget due to a significant revenue shortfall, analysts warned on Monday.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
POOR
POOR 2x21 (3*2 lines)Rich countries disagree over cash for poor CHINA 2x20 (2*2 lines)China to get US$40b in FDI in 2002: DBS JAPAN 2x20 (2*2 lines)BOJ sees gloom over Japan KL 2x30 (3*2 lines)Malaysia in recession, may be worse than '98: Goldman
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training camp
Top women cyclists quit Asiad training campNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top woman cyclists Nurhayati and Nuraini have dealt a big blow to Indonesia's preparations for the Pusan 2002 Asian Games after announcing their withdrawal from the event's training camp.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
A global citizenship for children?
A global citizenship for children?Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta There should really be global citizenship for children -- one that ensures that they get the first call for the resources of the world, regardless of their location and background.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Nine West Java legislators sworn in
Nine West Java legislators sworn inYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungWest Java provincial legislative council chairman Eka Santosa has sworn in nine new council members to replace those who retired and others who had been transferred to the Banten legislature following the formation of...
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Lombok govt asked to protect workers
Lombok govt asked to protect workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The local chapter of the Women's Solidarity group called on the West Nusa Tenggara authorities and legislature to take tough measures against the widespread trade in women in the province.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
Anti-KKN drives not serious: Survey
Anti-KKN drives not serious: SurveyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has failed to combat corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), leaving many big KKN cases untouched during her first 100 days in power, a survey revealed.More than half, 50.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in Afghanistan
TNI is not preparing yet for mission in AfghanistanTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Rear Marshall Graito Usodo said on Monday that the TNI had yet to prepare its troops to join an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.
Tue, 20 Nov 2001
PSSI announces U-20 nominees
PSSI announces U-20 nomineesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 51 nominees were announced on Monday for the national U-20 team by the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI), which says the team will spearhead its campaign to return to international distinction at the Hanoi 2003 Southeast...