Archive: 18 November 2000
59 articles found
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Manulife rejects bankruptcy claim
Manulife rejects bankruptcy claim PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) totally rejects the allegation of bankruptcy brought about as a result of PT AJMI's decision not to pay out a life insurance policy from 1994 (Page 3 of The Jakarta Post on Friday 17 November).
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
... and more changes needed
... and more changes needed JAKARTA (JP): The need to introduce changes is widely accepted and the current House of Representatives (DPR) has already made the first tentative steps by removing one whole wing of confusion/conflict in management by determining that the KPU may not include people with partisan interests. The process of selecting new KPU members is now in train with the government completing its duty of providing the DPR with 22 names of potential members.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Yuso wins in Livoli
Yuso wins in Livoli JAKARTA (JP): Yogyakarta's Yuso defeated DPPK on Friday, the fifth day of the second leg of the 2000 Samator Indonesian Volleyball League (Livoli) at the Senayan Basketball Hall in Central Jakarta. Yuso defeated DPPK 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-14 in the men's division. In other matches, Bandung's Perhutani easily topped Apacinti of Semarang 25-15, 25-16, 25-22, while Bank BNI worked hard for its 28-26, 25-21, 15-25, 17-25, 15-5 victory over Samator.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Former Japanese comfort women want apology
Former Japanese comfort women want apology YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesians who were made to serve as comfort women during World War II have reiterated their demand here for both compensation and an apology from the Japanese government.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
When will RI sell motorcycles?
When will RI sell motorcycles? From Pikiran Rakyat Chinese-made motorcycles of a variety of trade marks are now flooding the Indonesian market. They are generally cheaper than motorcycles made in Japan and other countries. I'm not sure whether our people are really keen on buying these Chinese motorcycles or just showing some interest in them. One thing for sure is that the promotion of these products has been very intensively conducted.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Broader-based recovery
Broader-based recovery The 5.12 percent economic growth in the third quarter, as reported by Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, is thoroughly amazing. This is not only because the expansion surpassed most analysts' expectations, but the growth, previously fueled mainly by private consumption, has become broader based, with exports becoming the main locomotive.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Illegal fees
Illegal fees From Warta Kota Although the demand for the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) is intensifying, KKN still prevails. Illegal fees through bureaucratic mechanisms inherited from the New Order's brutal era are still being imposed. The reform movement spearheaded by youths and students -- not by senior citizens or politicians who are now holding top positions in the government-- have urged that KKN be wiped out, but what are the results?
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Eastern fleet exercise begins
Eastern fleet exercise begins SURABAYA: The Navy's Eastern Fleet launched a large-scale exercise on Friday centered in waters near the country's easternmost province of Irian Jaya. Code named Dalla 2000, some 32 naval vessels along with three helicopters, four aircraft and 2,700 personnel are involved in the combat-readiness exercise. Speaking to journalists after the launch of the exercise, Eastern Fleet Commander Rear Adm.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fujimori visits Japan amid rumors of seeking asylum
Fujimori visits Japan amid rumors of seeking asylum TOKYO (AP): Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, fresh from a summit of Pacific-rim nations in the Southeast Asian nation of Brunei, flew to Tokyo on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said. The Peruvian Embassy in Tokyo said Fujimori planned to meet with Japanese government officials to discuss loans for disbursement in the 2001 fiscal year. But Japanese Foreign Ministry official Hisashi Ueno said Fujimori was only changing planes.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Be relaxed, don't get too emotional: Centennial man
Be relaxed, don't get too emotional: Centennial man JAKARTA (JP): The phrase which says that life is too short may not apply to Hendrik Willem Rattu. While many men over 60, or even below, are susceptible to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke, and 79-year-old former president Soeharto is apparently suffering from brain damage; Hendrik passed his 100th birthday recently in a happy and healthy state.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 8:30 TV Series: Labyrinth 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m. News 2:30 Cartoon 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Music 5:30 TVRI News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Sports 8:30 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Film: One of the Own 10:30 News Program 2 5:30 p.m. TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Strong electoral commission crucial to democracy
Strong electoral commission crucial to democracy By Julia Suryakusuma The current economic and political crisis should not distract Indonesia from the urgent task of establishing strong foundations to democracy, including a strong electoral commission. Julia Suryakusuma, the executive director of the API Foundation for Political Research, Information and Publications, argues for a commission powerful enough to exercise authority over all political players.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 17, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,500 -300 4,351,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 105 0 28,000 Alakasa Industrindo 350 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,050 25 8,932,000 Alter Abadi 165 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 900 -75 500 Aneka Kimia Raya 280 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 1,000 0 1,354,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex Corp.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Mask: Sartoris' Masks in the Commedia dell'Arte, at Museum Nasional Jakarta, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3868172), daily except Monday, until Nov. 27. * Artisans at work at ICAC (International Community Activity Center), Jl. Bonavista Raya, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta (Phone: 75816710). See crafts in process and shop for Christmas, on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen want to regain permits
Businessmen want to regain permits JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Baru businesspeople demanded on Friday that the Jakarta administration allow them to reopen their businesses in areas zoned for residential use. A group of 10 people, representing more than 500 businesspeople from the Kebayoran Baru Businessmen Association (P2KB), attempted and failed to meet with city councilors.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'SmarTV' to begin service in Bali
'SmarTV' to begin service in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The SmarTV cable television operator will begin its service in five-star hotels in Nusa Dua, Bali, by April next year before expanding to other tourist resorts in Bintan, Riau. David Irwan, the president of PT Nuansa Kelir (NK), the owner of the TV cable operator, said in Jakarta on Friday that SmarTV expected to provide services to at least 3,200 hotel rooms in the first year, with an annual revenue of about US$2 million.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Another blast shakes Omni Batavia Hotel
Another blast shakes Omni Batavia Hotel JAKARTA (JP): Less than 16 hours after an explosion at the residence of Governor Sutiyoso, the capital was rocked by a blast at a four-star hotel in West Jakarta, giving Jakarta an unwanted new title: the city of terror. No fatalities were recorded in the blast, which occurred at 1:15 p.m. on Friday on the fifth floor of the Omni Batavia Hotel. The blast is believed to have been caused by firecrackers.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
JIHD to restructure $70m in debts
JIHD to restructure $70m in debts JAKARTA (JP): PT Jakarta International Hotels and Development (JIHD) and its creditors signed a deal here on Friday outlining the restructuring of the company's US$70 million in debts, the hotel operator said on Friday. Under the agreement, the company's debts will be extended seven years from the original due date of January 1998, with a five-year put option.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bengkulu school wins English debate contest
Bengkulu school wins English debate contest JAKARTA (JP): State-run SMUN 2 Bengkulu won the national senior high school English debate contest defending the notion that sex education must be made a compulsory subject at high schools. The three-person team from a town which is still recovering from the devastating earthquake in June beat SMUN 34 Jakarta in the final on Wednesday night held at the Convention Hall of the University of Indonesia campus in nearby Depok. M.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
S'pore economy grows 10.4% in 3rd quarter
S'pore economy grows 10.4% in 3rd quarter SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's economy grew at an annual rate of 10.4 percent in the third quarter of this year, prompting the government to raise its target for the year to 9.5 percent. The ministry of trade and industry said the stronger-than- expected figures reflected robust domestic and external demand and a strong export performance. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 9.8 percent in the nine months to September, the ministry said.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Answering the Gus Dur question
Answering the Gus Dur question By Ignas Kleden JAKARTA (JP): The horizon of Indonesian politics is apparently static. The entire political focus is now narrowed down to one single question: the resignation of President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), yes or no? The unofficial gathering of some 200 members of the House of Representatives and People's Consultative Assembly which was organized by Kwik Kian Gie recently was unable to advance the political thinking any further.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies close mixed late as rupiah ends lower
Asian currencies close mixed late as rupiah ends lower SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were weaker Friday as investors expressed caution over political developments and the pace of corporate restructuring in the region. The Philippine peso was the exception, closing marginally higher despite continued selling pressure.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Minister urges public not to panic over virus
Minister urges public not to panic over virus JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Health and Social Welfare Achmad Sujudi urged calm on Friday over reports of the possible spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), saying the disease had not reached epidemic proportions in the country. "We have not yet categorized the spread of the disease as dangerous because it is still under control and we should not cause the general public to panic because of the disease," he told The Jakarta Post in his office.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL, Kyrgyzstan seal three pacts
KL, Kyrgyzstan seal three pacts KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan sealed three pacts on Friday to boost bilateral ties. The pacts were signed during a visit here by Kyrgyz Prime Minister Amangeldi Muraliev. Muraliev and his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad witnessed the signing of agreements on air transportation, cooperation in tourism and the avoidance of double taxation, the national news agency Bernama said.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KFC set to tap coffee market
KFC set to tap coffee market KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Fast-food chain KFC said Thursday it would spend 20 million ringgit (US$5.26 million) to open a chain of coffee shops in the region as part of moves to diversify its business. Following a recent tie-up with U.S.-based Seattle's Best Coffee (SBC), KFC Holdings (M) Bhd. will open 36 coffee shops in Malaysia, four in Brunei and 15 in Singapore, said executive deputy chairman Abdullah Omar.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bring to justice those responsible for killings: UN
Bring to justice those responsible for killings: UN JAKARTA (JP): A visiting UN Security Council mission called on the government here to speed up the judicial process of militia leader Eurico Guterres and those responsible for the killings of three international workers in East Nusa Tenggara in September.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Subagyo disappointed by Taufik's absence
Subagyo disappointed by Taufik's absence JAKARTA (JP): Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairman Subagyo Hadisiswoyo and world number one men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat are playing their own personal game of hide-and-seek. Taufik demanded Subagyo attend the hearing on Wednesday about a statement he made after winning the Asian Badminton Championships earlier this month.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asia's Pulp & Paper 3Q pulp output up 5%
Asia's Pulp & Paper 3Q pulp output up 5% SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Singapore's Asia Pulp & Paper Co. produced 613,000 metric tons of pulp during the third quarter of this year, up almost 5 percent from 584,000 metric tons on year, according to preliminary figures provided in a company press release late Thursday. During the third quarter, APP's Indonesian subsidiary PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Corp.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors to seize Tommy's assets in W. Java
Prosecutors to seize Tommy's assets in W. Java JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta prosecutors found out on Friday that all private assets belonging to fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra in Jakarta had been transferred to other parties. Head of the prosecutor's office, Antasari Azhar, said the prosecutors would now focus on Tommy's other properties in West Java, including two plots in Serang, some 90 kilometers west of here, and in Bogor, some 60 kilometers south of here.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia grabs six gold medals at silat c'ships
Indonesia grabs six gold medals at silat c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia harvested six golds -- two from fighting events and four from martial arts events -- in the final round of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships at Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Friday. Neighboring countries Malaysia grabbed two golds while Vietnam brought home one.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Future of APEC summit doubtful after Clinton
Future of APEC summit doubtful after Clinton By Chris Johnson BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters): It was Bill Clinton's Big Idea for the Pacific -- a summit of leaders of the region's top economies able to push the boundaries of free trade and build a political bridge across the world's greatest ocean. But the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit may not survive for long the departure of the 42nd U.S. president.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 17
Rupiah Rates Nov. 17 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sacred dance performed for Queen's birthday
Sacred dance performed for Queen's birthday By Tiwi and Erry YOGYAKARTA (JP): The Sultan of Yogyakarta, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, observes the old customs by celebrating special days according to traditions passed from one sultan to the next. Ten years ago, when the Sultan's father, Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, was officially declared a national hero, Sultan Hamengkubuwono X commissioned a huge commemoration further honoring his father.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Bangkok asks to delay EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting
Bangkok asks to delay EU-ASEAN ministerial meeting BANGKOK (AFP): A landmark ASEAN-EU ministerial meeting due to be held next month in Laos may have to be postponed because of the poor level of EU representation indicated so far, the Thai foreign ministry said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Reebok University to train instructors
Reebok University to train instructors JAKARTA (JP): Reebok University, a sport and fitness secondary educational institution, opened a training opportunity for Indonesian aerobic instructors to earn international acknowledgement from the American Council on Exercises and the Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
No rhinos in Gedung Sate
No rhinos in Gedung Sate BANDUNG, West Java: A bronze statue of the one-horned rhinoceros (rhinoceros sondaicus) which has become a feature of the Gedung Sate here was removed on Friday to its new home in Serang, West Java. The removal is due to Saturday's scheduled inauguration of the new Banten governor. The House of Representatives recently approved the formation of Banten province.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
New method cures drug addiction
New method cures drug addiction JAKARTA (JP): A new method of curing drug addiction which promises recovery within 24 hours is now available in Indonesia at a cost of Rp 13 million for a treatment. Linda Rahmat, an anesthecist with the Asa Bangsa Foundation which introduced the method in several Indonesian hospitals, said that Graha Medika hospital, where she worked, had successfully treated 200 drug addicts, aged between 14 and 50 years.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Leighton wins RI contract
Leighton wins RI contract SYDNEY (AFX): Leighton Asia, through its wholly owned subsidiary PT John Holland Constructions Indonesia, has been awarded a five year A$100 million contract for mining operations at the ABK Loajanan coal mine in East Kalimantan, Indonesia from PT Anugerah Bara Kaltim. Under the contract, Leighton is responsible for the open cut mining of 6. 7 million tons of coal over the five year period, the company said in a statement.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
HSBC plans to open nine more branches in RI
HSBC plans to open nine more branches in RI JAKARTA (JP): The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) will open nine more branches in major Indonesian cities by the end of next year to further boost its growing network in the country. HSBC Indonesia deputy chief executive officer Alastair J. Bryce said in Jakarta on Friday that the expansion was part of the bank's global strategy to further develop its retail market.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
BI board of governors resigns
BI board of governors resigns JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's Senior Deputy Governor Anwar Nasution and four other deputy governors resigned en masse here on Friday night to take what they called moral responsibility for several billions of dollars in emergency support loans extended to bail out commercial banks in 1997-1999.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
GA-150 canceled after bomb threat
GA-150 canceled after bomb threat BATAM, Riau: Garuda Indonesia flight GA-150, remained isolated on a runway in Hang Nadim airport here on Friday following a bomb threat which canceled the departure of the Jakarta bound flight. Police here said they were taking the utmost precaution and had decided to await the arrival of a bomb squad from Pekanbaru in Riau province, about 280-kilometers west of here, as Batam did not have its own bomb squad.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso approves 45.54% increase in taxi fares
Sutiyoso approves 45.54% increase in taxi fares JAKARTA (JP): After two months of postponement due to strong opposition from the public and many taxi drivers, the 45.54 percent hike in taxi fares in the capital takes effect today. Governor Sutiyoso signed his approval for the significant hike on Tuesday but was only announced on Friday by head of the taxi unit of the Jakarta Chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), Izak Rumeidy.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
WB opposes govt plan to raise rice import tax
WB opposes govt plan to raise rice import tax JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank opposed on Friday the government's plan to raise the rice import tax because it would disadvantage the country's poor. World Bank country director in Indonesia Mark Baird said that the relatively low domestic rice prices enjoyed by the poor now had been supported by access to cheaper imported rice.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man beaten for corruption report
Man beaten for corruption report TANGERANG: A worker at the local Land Transportation Agency filed a police report on Friday accusing three of his coworkers of assault. In his report to the Tangerang Police, Ali said he had been assaulted for disclosing to the mayoralty and regency legislatures the alleged involvement of his three coworkers, identified as Ngd, Iyr and MS, in skimming money off the top of collected parking fees.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Remembering glorious 'Dongeng Dari Dirah'
Remembering glorious 'Dongeng Dari Dirah' By Gotot Prakosa JAKARTA (JP): Exactly 26 years ago choreographer Sardono W. Kusumo's dance drama Dongeng Dari Dirah (A Tale from Dirah) was performed for the first time. The debut was so successful that it was later performed in many places in Europe. This year, between Nov. 16 and Nov.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Siwani eyes L&M's projects
Siwani eyes L&M's projects SINGAPORE (AFX-ASIA): L&M Group Investments Ltd said PT Siwani Trimitra Tbk has offered to buy its pipeline projects in Indonesia. In exchange, PT Siwani has proposed to issue new shares to L&M at a price to be agreed by both parties, it said. The projects, including Surabaya Depot Satelit, Pipanisasi BBM Manggis Sanggaran and Kuala Tanjung Trnasit Terminal, were suspended in 1998.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI waits for Vietnam, India before starting coffee retention
RI waits for Vietnam, India before starting coffee retention JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has delayed its plan to join the Association of Coffee Producing Countries (ACPC) coffee retention program. A source at the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday that the government had told ACPC executives that it would only join the retention program if Vietnam and India did the same. "Otherwise, joining the retention program is as useless as putting salt into the ocean," he said.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mayor faces inquiry over alleged graft
Mayor faces inquiry over alleged graft PADANG, West Kalimantan: Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja has approved a formal investigation into a corruption case allegedly involving Payakumbuh mayor Darlis Ilyas. The assistant to provincial secretary Rusdi Lubis told Antara the central government approved the legal procedure be taken in a letter dated Nov. 7. According to the law, Darwis will have to be suspended while undergoing investigation.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
More athletes qualify for SEAG training
More athletes qualify for SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): Nine more senior athletes managed to qualify for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games training program in the first Track and Field Grand Prix at Madya stadium here on Friday. Women's long-distance runner Supriati Sutono clocked 16 minutes 45.42 seconds to surpass the 'B' time limit of 17:10.00 in the women's 5,000m run.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Pencak silat to tie Indonesia - England
Pencak silat to tie Indonesia - England JAKARTA (JP): Pencak silat is more than just a sport as it is also regarded as a way to strengthen relations between two countries of different cultures, like Indonesia and the United Kingdom. "We have to admit there are differences of views between both countries.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti investigation continues: Adi Andojo
Trisakti investigation continues: Adi Andojo JAKARTA (JP): The head of the university team probing the May 12, 1998 shooting at Trisakti University, Adi Andojo Sutjipto, said on Friday that the House of Representatives (DPR) has agreed to form a special committee to investigate the fateful incident.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Best school chiefs gather
Best school chiefs gather JAKARTA (JP): Administrators from 23 "national-plus" schools gathered in Jakarta on Friday to exchange experiences about what make their schools different from ordinary schools. The Director General of Elementary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, Indra Djati Sidi, in his keynote address gave the government's endorsement to the two-day gathering.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Army chief lashes out at bickering politicians
Army chief lashes out at bickering politicians JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto lashed out on Friday at bickering civilian politicians, who he said were grabbing power with utter disregard of the negative repercussions for the nation. Endriartono said political leaders in the country were currently consumed with attaining power. "What has come to the fore is how to get power.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Transgenic products tests needed: NGOs
Transgenic products tests needed: NGOs JAKARTA (JP): Non-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the government impose a five-year moratorium on tests of transgenic products and immediately formulate bills on the products. Council board member of the National Consortium for Nature and Forest Conservation (Konphalindo), Hira Jhamtani, told reporters that the moratorium on any field tests was needed to prevent illegal trade of transgenic products.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
People unaware of sanitation
People unaware of sanitation TANGERANG: The local health office has stepped up its campaign to break the long-standing habit among residents of poor subdistricts near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport of using their gardens as toilets. The head of the office, Nuriman Machyudin, said on Friday that months of surveys by his staff in Sukatani and Kampung Bulak Kambing villages showed that residents of the slum areas were unaware of sanitation.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
More killed in continued Aceh violence
More killed in continued Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Bloody violence coming amid Acehnese demands for a referendum continue to undercut the humanitarian pause, with seven more people, including three policemen, being killed in several locations in the restive province on Thursday, police said on Friday. West Aceh Police chief Supt.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI out for revenge against Thailand in Tiger Cup final
RI out for revenge against Thailand in Tiger Cup final BANGKOK (AFP): Indonesia, drubbed 4-1 by Thailand in the first round of the Tiger Cup, is determined to avoid another humiliation in the final of the Southeast Asian championships here on Saturday. Indonesian team manager Muhammad Zein vowed Friday his squad would not make the same mistakes again. "We have learnt our lesson and we hope to avoid such a defeat in the final.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
New cable to link RI, S'pore
New cable to link RI, S'pore SINGAPORE (DPA): A new submarine cable planned to link Singapore, Indonesia and Australia will have the capacity to handle 40 million simultaneous telephone calls, it was announced on Friday. Dubbed "Nava-1," the 9,000-km cable with a minimum design capacity of holding 2,560 megabits per second of data will be the largest linking the three countries, said Nava Networks Development chief executive Charles Jarvie.
Sat, 18 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
TNI and political parties
TNI and political parties Lately the Indonesian Military (TNI) has come under the spotlight again, with articles appearing in several dailies about its role. Most comments have been negative, some positive and others neutral. The many articles about TNI indicate that TNI is still considered important and a force to be reckoned with. The TNI could become a strong ally or a powerful enemy of political organizations. Civilians don't know what to do with TNI.