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Tue, 06 Nov 2001
RI donors wary of new loan pledges, World Bank says
RI donors wary of new loan pledges, World Bank saysBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's poor track record in meeting reform targets may inhibit donor countries from pledging greater loan support needed to finance next year's state budget deficit, according to the World Bank on...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
1. IMF (4x8)
1. IMF (4x8)IMF team to visit Jakarta on new LoI talks 2. Dana (2x16) Sentiments rose, but may reverse, Survey says 3. SP (4x8) S&P lowers Indonesia's debt ratings4. German (2x28) Ifo chief urges German govt to take remedial action on economy German economy in state of emergency: Ifo 5.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
More E. Timor refugees to go home
More E. Timor refugees to go home KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Around 900 East Timorese refugees will go back to their home villages in the district of Baucau, East Timor, in the immediate future.Leonel Guterres, a coordinator of refugees in Naibonat, said he and 900 refugees would return to East...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Human rights course for judges
Human rights course for judges JAKARTA: Seventy-five judges and prosecutors are undergoing a human rights course organized by the Ministry of Justice along with the Asia Foundation, as part of preparations of the legal apparatus for human rights tribunals.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Labor exporter wanted in Parepare
Labor exporter wanted in Parepare PAREPARE, South Sulawesi: Local police are chasing a labor exporter identified as AM, the main suspect involved in swindling job seekers in the province last September.First Insp. J.R.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
On accountability speech, once a year is too often
On accountability speech, once a year is too oftenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party has proposed a review of the practice of the presidential accountability report being given on an annual basis, as practiced over the past two years, because it is inefficient.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
'Gamelan' taught in Canadian schools
'Gamelan' taught in Canadian schools NEW YORK: Traditional Javanese gamelan music will be included in the education curriculum of primary and secondary schools in Toronto, Canada, said an Indonesian diplomat.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Bank solvency
Bank solvencyFrom Neraca With regard to the closure of Unibank, I am increasingly in doubt about saving my money in a national bank. Moreover, rumors abound that two more banks will also be closed.Will our deposits in national banks be safe? Certainly yes, as the government provides a blanket...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Regional railway reaffirmed
Regional railway reaffirmedAgence France-Presse, Bandar Seri Begawan Southeast Asian leaders gave the go-ahead signal Monday to a proposed multi-billion dollar railway project that will link the region with China.The US$2.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?
Can China live up to Asia's expectations? Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
WTO meet to boost global economy
WTO meet to boost global economy 2. Market (2 x 14)Asian markets close mixed3. OPEC (2 x 21)OPEC may cut oil output by 1 million bpd: Chief 4. Petro (2 x 21)Petronas urges ASEAN oil firms to join forces
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b]Southeast Asia plans
Southeast Asia plans huge free trade zone 2. Freeport (2 x 14)Freeport increases 2002 copper output3. Rail (1 x 20)Regional railway reaffirmed 4. Rubber (1 x 20)KL wants to be int'l rubber center
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Traffic jams force people to alter daily routines
Traffic jams force people to alter daily routinesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As traffic jams have become an everyday routine and there is no indication it will lessen, residents here have been forced to be "creative" in coping with the problem.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b] Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) Schedule for
Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) Schedule for Tuesday: Pusat Perfilman Haji Usmar Ismail, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 22, South Jakarta (Tel. 5268458); Malawaian Kiss, and Indonesian in the Eye of Global News, 5:30 p.m., 10 Minutes Before Dying, and Viva Timor Lorosae, 7:30 p.m. .
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
W. Sumatra denies seizure of cement firm
W. Sumatra denies seizure of cement firmAdianto P. Simamora and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Signaling that it was backing down from its controversial plan, the West Sumatra administration said on Monday that it had no intention of unilaterally taking over local cement-maker PT...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Death penalty for corruptors, why not?
Death penalty for corruptors, why not?Kurniawan Hari and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A death penalty proposal for those convicted of large scale corruption was put forth by the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on Monday and received a positive response from observers.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Shareholders approve Semen Cibinong deposit sale
Shareholders approve Semen Cibinong deposit sale Shareholders of the publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong approved on Monday the planned sale of the company's controversial missing deposits worth US$250 million."...
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
'Mardiyem' highlights nightmare of the comfort women
'Mardiyem' highlights nightmare of the comfort womenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being raped is every woman's nightmare. To experience it once is more than enough to turn a woman's life upside down.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Bus driver named suspect
Bus driver named suspectMulta Firdaus, The Jakarta Post, Serang Ali Muhammad, the driver of a Hiba Utama bus that collided with a cargo train killing at least 20 people in Serang, Banten on Sunday, has been arrested while locomotive engineer Jumari is still under police investigation.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
AMEX card has limitations
AMEX card has limitations AMEX cards issued in Indonesia have many limitations that you may not be aware of until you are denied a claim. My daughter is a supplementary AMEX cardholder and so are my two other children who are residing and studying in the U.S.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Beddu gets 2-year prison term
Beddu gets 2-year prison termMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang to two years imprisonment for his involvement in a land swap deal causing some Rp 20 billion (US$ 20.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
[b]Can China live up to
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to Megawati
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to MegawatiM. Sadli, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of Indonesia, JakartaPart 2 of 2 In the end, it was Megawati Soekarnoputri as vice president, who in May, 2001, took an initiative to invite back the International Monetary Fund.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Refugees want to return home
Refugees want to return homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Some 2,000 Acehnese refugees now being sheltered in a number of camps in Langkat, North Sumatra, have expressed their willingness to return to their homes despite poor security conditions in the strife-torn province.
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Kim Dae-jung's homework on rebuilding his party
Kim Dae-jung's homework on rebuilding his partyThe Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul President Kim Dae-jung left for Brunei Sunday to attend the annual summit of "ASEAN plus Three" (East Asian nations).
Tue, 06 Nov 2001
Can China live up to Asia's expectations?
Can China live up to Asia's expectations? Ching Cheong The Straits Times Singapore Just last year, people were talking about the "China threat" in the economic dimension, meaning the rise of China would squeeze out the lesser economies in Asia.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Women's Caucus blasted for self-interests
Women's Caucus blasted for self-interestsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of female legislators fighting for equal political opportunities in the House of Representatives has been criticized for failing to carrying out its mission due to its own political interests.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
MPR leaders agree to cut short Annual Session
MPR leaders agree to cut short Annual SessionKurniawan Hari and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have agreed to end their Annual Session on Nov. 9, a day ahead of schedule."Instead of closing on Nov. 10, it will now be (closed) on Nov.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Medan teenagers trapped to work in Riau towns as prostitutes
Medan teenagers trapped to work in Riau towns as prostitutesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Yu, as friends call her, is 15, nearing 16. However, unlike her teenage peers at Kampung Baru, Medan, North Sumatra, she now has a new label: ex-sex worker.It began one afternoon in September.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
I'm not responsible for use of Bulog funds: Akbar
I'm not responsible for use of Bulog funds: AkbarTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung has refused to take responsibility for Rp 40 billion in State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds he channeled to little-known Raudhlatul Jannah Islamic...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Tariffs steel from 10 countries approved
Tariffs steel from 10 countries approvedClaude R. Marx, Associated Press, Washington Certain steel imports from 10 additional countries, including Indonesia, are hurting U.S. steel companies, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled unanimously on Friday.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to Megawati
Letters of Intent frustrate Soeharto to MegawatiM. Sadli, Emeritus Professor Of Economics, University of Indonesia, JakartaPart 1 of 2 The International Monetary Fund was called in during the crisis of 1966-1967, more than 30 years ago, when Gen. Soeharto took over from president Sukarno.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Last chance for economy
Last chance for economy President Megawati Soekarnoputri is quite right in her urgent appeal to the leaders of political and social organizations, as well as the whole population, to maintain self-restraint in exercising their democratic rights, otherwise the country would appear to be in chaos and...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
'No funds to repatriate workers'
'No funds to repatriate workers' MATARAM: West Nusa Tenggara's provincial administration has no funds to repatriate 2,200 of its workers in Malaysia.Abdul Kadir, secretary of the provincial administration, said some Rp 500 million (US$50,000) was required to cover the costs of bringing the workers...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Human trading cases rampant but no one charged with trafficking
Human trading cases rampant but no one charged with traffickingMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trafficking of people is not a new phenomena. The business has thrived for many centuries and still occurs in modern times in many places throughout the world, including Indonesia.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Nightspots to remain open in Palu
Nightspots to remain open in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Unlike some other administrations, the city authorities announced on Saturday that it would not close nightspots and entertainment centers during the coming Ramadhan fasting month.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Bad economy is not my fault: Megawati
Bad economy is not my fault: MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Saturday deflected any possible suggestion of her government's poor performance, insisting that the current economic crisis was a vestige of long accumulated problems.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Junior Sony defeats Taufik to grab badminton title
Junior Sony defeats Taufik to grab badminton titleNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Junior shuttler Sony Dwi Kuncoro upset world number three Taufik Hidayat as the country's prodigies training at the Cipayung, East Jakarta-based Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) completed a clean sweep...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Agnes Monica grabs best actress Panasonic award
Agnes Monica grabs best actress Panasonic awardSri Ramadani, Contributor, Jakarta Young starlet Agnes Monica -- the only female nominee in the best drama actor category -- surprisingly upset seniors Anjasmara, Ari Wibowo and Sahrul Gunawan to grab the award at the fifth Panasonic Awards thanks to...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
U.S. again told to halt strikes
U.S. again told to halt strikes PALU, Central Sulawesi: Former minister of foreign affairs Alwi Shihab has urged U.S. President George W. Bush to put an immediate end to U.S.-led military strikes on Afghanistan and instead use diplomatic approaches to deal with the conflict.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
[b]In fighting terrorism
In fighting terrorism U.S., RI need each otherJusuf Wanandi Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta 2. Asean -- ASEAN and anti-terrorism 2 X 23 36pt BodoniASEAN summit's consideration of regional terrorism pactPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Teenager enters prostitution to support family
Teenager enters prostitution to support familyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just call her Lina. She looked like any other teenager despite the heavy make up that gave her the appearance of a 25-year-old. Smiling a lot, the girl seemed to enjoy her life.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
SPMS to bring dispute to ILO meeting
SPMS to bring dispute to ILO meeting JAKARTA: Some former employees of Shangri-La hotel will bring the labor dispute case with the hotel management to the annual meeting of the International Labor Organization's governing body on Nov. 14 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
McCarthy denies wrongdoing
McCarthy denies wrongdoing JAKARTA: Paul McCarthy, one of two Australians deported by the immigration office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang, has denied accusations that he violated immigration regulations.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions* History and Archives: Srilangka-Malay Cultural History, and Archives Preservation in Tropical Countries, the Indonesian Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until Nov. 9. * Artifacts at Gedung Dua8, Jl. Kemang Utara no.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
More houses destroyed by landslide in Kebumen
More houses destroyed by landslide in KebumenTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Following torrential rain in several areas of Kebumen regency on Friday and Saturday, 96 more houses were destroyed by a landslide in the village of Wadasmalang, Sadang Subdistrict, around 10...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Security beefed up in Brunei for summit
Security beefed up in Brunei for summitPatrick McDowell, Associated Press, Bandar Seri Begawan Police and soldiers were on the watch for threats of anthrax and other terror attacks on Sunday as leaders from Southeast Asia and China, Japan and South Korea began arriving for an annual summit.
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Reinventing ASEAN: Members need to request, or offer help
Reinventing ASEAN: Members need to request, or offer helpKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Singapore When Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah opens the informal two-day annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bandar Sri Begawan on Monday, many of the...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
'Drugs are out of control in Kampung Bali'
'Drugs are out of control in Kampung Bali'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not being able to get a job and having to constantly worry about their youngsters is just one of the many down sides to being a resident of Kampung Bali in Central Jakarta which is notorious for its illegal...
Mon, 05 Nov 2001
Muggers in Bogor
Muggers in BogorFrom Media IndonesiaThe incidence of pickpocketing and mugging around Jl. Merdeka in Bogor is now on the increase.About two weeks ago, my nephew, still in Junior High School, was mugged in front of Toko Srisura Bogor.