Archive: 8 November 2000
67 articles found
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Free ID cards soon
Free ID cards soon JAKARTA (JP): City officials are prepared to carry out the free identity card renewal scheme immediately after City Council endorses the policy, Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday. "The free ID card scheme has been one of my commitments to improve public services. When I get the council's letter of recommendation, we will implement it on the same day," Sutiyoso told reporters while visiting Semper Timur in North Jakarta.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Petronas to refine RI crude
Petronas to refine RI crude SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (P.PET), or Petronas, will begin processing crude for Indonesia's Pertamina in early December, a source close said. Petronas announced in October that it had signed a confirmation of intent with Pertamina, to process 20,000 barrels a day of sour crude through its Malacca II refinery for six months beginning in November.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * Ceramics Exhibition by students of Sekolah Tinggi Kesenian Wilwatikta, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5678639), until Nov. 18. Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl. Embong Malang 85-89 (Phone: 031 5458888): - Java Jimmy's Irish Pub: Live music, Sunday to Thursday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday to Saturday, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar to avoid ILO sanctions
Myanmar to avoid ILO sanctions YANGON (AFP): The Myanmar government said Tuesday it had issued a powerful directive banning forced labor, in a sign of its deep concern over sanctions threatened by the International Labor Organization (ILO). The decree from the feared State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) represents the highest level order available in the military-run country and backs a Home Ministry directive on the same issue.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Environmental analysis a must for new industries
Environmental analysis a must for new industries BANDUNG (JP): Starting on Tuesday, new industries are subject to the Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) to be conducted by a commission which involves local communities, a government regulation stipulates. State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf introduced the regulation here on Monday when he addressed an environment conference at the Bandung Institute of Science.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Natural way to control fertility
Natural way to control fertility JAKARTA (JP): An increasing demand for natural ways of dealing with health issues makes a book titled The Billings Method: Using The Body's Natural Signal of Fertility to Achieve or Avoid Pregnancy a hot item. According to a release made available to the Post, the book, which was first published in 1980, has sold more than a million copies in 22 languages.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RP economy to suffer if crisis drags on
RP economy to suffer if crisis drags on MANILA (AFP): Economic growth in the Philippines will slump and inflation and interest rates climb the longer the political crisis spawned by bribery allegations against President Joseph Estrada drags on, the country's economic planning secretary said Tuesday. Felipe Medalla said the government expected the crisis to be resolved "one way or the other" by the end of the year with the expected impeachment and trial of Estrada in the Senate.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI men's chess team gains higher standing
RI men's chess team gains higher standing JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's men's chess players improved their ranking to 35th from 41st position with a total Victory Points (VPs) of 20.0 at the 34th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey. Indonesian players finally took another victory by defeating Vietnam 2.5-1.5 on Monday. Vietnam finished in 53rd place with a total score of 19.0 VPs.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Disguised swindle
Disguised swindle From Warta Kota Last October, three con jobs were carried out under the guise of buying cigarettes. Two happened in Depok Timur Dalam, and one on Jl. Kranggan, Bekasi. As part of the con, two fierce-looking middle-aged men, both wearing motorcycle safety helmets, drop by a stall selling cigarettes attended to by a woman. They pretended to buy cigarettes in a hurry. On Oct. 30 about 7 p.m., a woman selling foodstuffs and cigarettes somewhere in Bekasi fell victim to this con.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Aussie firm interested in compost project
Aussie firm interested in compost project JAKARTA (JP): An Australian company is likely to process the huge amount of garbage at the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi, east of here, into marketable compost, a city official said on Tuesday. Deputy chief of the Jakarta Recycling Agency, Sugiono Soewahjo, said the foreign firm, called CASE, has shown interest in the project since July of this year and has already submitted a letter of intent concerning the project to the local authority in Bekasi.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police neglect proper procedures
Police neglect proper procedures MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Provincial legislators met South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Jacob and head of the provincial prosecutors' office T.A. Panggabean on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into Ambas Syam, chairman of the legislature's Commission B. Ambas has been named a suspect in a defamation case filed by the head of a local farmers cooperative, Taslim Tammaun, whom Ambas accused of misusing credits for farmers.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI juniors to 2nd round in World C'ships
RI juniors to 2nd round in World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers reached the next round of the individual events in the World Junior Badminton Championships for the Bimantara Cup in Guangzhou, China, on Tuesday. Taufik Hidayat had no trouble defeating Ching Feng Liao of Macao 7-5, 7-0, 7-0. Taufik will meet Gijs van Heijster of the Netherlands, who beat Dennis von Dahn of Sweden 7-2, 7-3, 8-6.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Landslide affected residents to be resettled: Regent
Landslide affected residents to be resettled: Regent By Israr Ardiansyah PURWOREJO, Central Java (JP): Purworejo regent HM Marsaid says that the areas devastated by the recent landslide are not suitable for living in and resettlement of the residents is a must. Speaking to journalists who interviewed him at the most severely hit village of Kemanukan on Tuesday, Marsaid said that it looked impossible for the people to return to their homes where everything had been destroyed by the landslide.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Judicial inquiry sought
Judicial inquiry sought We believe that the time has come for a full judicial inquiry, with broad terms of reference, into the murder of the Balibo Five journalists, Gary Cunningham, Brian Peters, Malcolm Rennie, Greg Shackleton and Tony Stewart, on Oct. 16, 1975, and Roger East, killed in Dili seven weeks later. The lives of East Timorese are valuable. Many have died, and East Timorese are still dying in camps inside Indonesia.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to delay trip to Australia
Gus Dur to delay trip to Australia JAKARTA (JP): In observance of the Ramadhan fasting month, beginning later this month, President Abdurrahman will delay his visit to Australia until January, Foreign Minister Alwi Shihab said on Tuesday. "The fasting month of Ramadhan will begin from the end of this month until December ... I told Gus Dur (Abdurrahman's nickname) it would be better (to visit) in January," Alwi told journalists at the presidential palace.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Angry farmers set fire to four Caltex oil wells in Rokan Hilir
Angry farmers set fire to four Caltex oil wells in Rokan Hilir JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company PT Caltex Pasific Indonesia said on Tuesday that protesting farmers had set fire to four of its oil wells in Rokan Hilir regency, Riau. Caltex spokesman in Riau Poedio Oetomo confirmed the incident, saying that a group of 30 people started the fires on Monday.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Union needed to improve welfare
Union needed to improve welfare JAKARTA (JP): A journalists' association and a union of newspaper publishers said on Tuesday it was important for journalists to set up unions in their respective offices to strengthen their bargaining position with their publishing companies. "AJI itself has been declared a workers' union. In the past we fought against the government, nowadays we face the publishing companies," the union coordinator of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), P.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asahi Glass buys Thai firms
Asahi Glass buys Thai firms TOKYO (AFP): Japan's top glass maker Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. (AGC) said Tuesday it had bought out its local partner in four Thai joint ventures for US$41 million. AGC said it had taken majority ownership in three Thai glass firms by buying all the shares held in them by the Srifuengfung and Phanichewa group. The firms, with Asahi's new stakes, are: Thai-Asahi Glass Public Co. Ltd. (85.2 percent), Bangkok Float Glass Co. Ltd. (96.3 percent) and Thai Safety Glass Co. Ltd.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Australia welcomes Indonesian tourists
Australia welcomes Indonesian tourists I wish to clarify a number of points in your article RI ponders fees for visas on arrival of Nov. 3. 2000 edition. Australia welcomes Indonesian tourists and encourages genuine tourists to travel to Australia. Nine out of ten visa applications are approved and most take between two to three working days to process (business visas are normally done immediately). The application fee for a tourist visa is currently Rp 310,000.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
President Estrada not quitting despite threats
President Estrada not quitting despite threats MANILA (Reuters): Philippine President Joseph Estrada, hardening his stance not to resign despite threats of an impeachment trial, said on Tuesday that opponents demanding he quit over a bribery scandal were hallucinating. "That's unthinkable," Estrada said. "From the very start I never thought of resigning...never, never, never. Tell them to stop imagining things," Estrada told reporters after speaking to the Marine Corps.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Police again urge Lasykar Jihad to leave Maluku
Police again urge Lasykar Jihad to leave Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Police reiterated their call on Lasykar Jihad (Jihad Force) to leave Maluku and let the governor, as head of the civil emergency state and the people, settle the lengthy sectarian clamor. Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen. Firman Gani said here on Tuesday that tougher efforts were needed to urge members of the Jihad Force to return home.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Thief burned to death
Thief burned to death BOGOR (JP): An angry mob burned to death a man for stealing electronic goods from a neighbor in the village of Rawa Panjang, Bojong Gede, Bogor on Tuesday. An eyewitness said that a new neighbor, Mardi, reported that a thief had broken into his house and made off with electronic goods early Tuesday morning. Local residents assumed that Gunawan, known to be a member of a criminal gang, was behind the theft.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt must provide public services: Minister Ryaas
Govt must provide public services: Minister Ryaas JAKARTA (JP): The government must provide public transportation, clean water and free identity cards as part of the services it has to offer the public in compensation for the collection of taxes and exploration of natural resources, says State Minister for Administrative Reform Ryaas Rasyid.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
IMF expected to disburse $400 million next month
IMF expected to disburse $400 million next month JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to disburse before the end of December another US$400 million of the $5 billion committed to bail out Indonesia, according to Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI to get ITTO grant for forestry projects
RI to get ITTO grant for forestry projects JAKARTA (JP): The government will receive a grant of more than US$2 million from the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) for the improvement of wood products and the conservation and rehabilitation of the country's forests. State Minister of Forestry Nurmahmudi Ismail said on Tuesday that the grant was approved during ITTO's biannual meeting in Yokohama, Japan, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Children's Program 9:00 Interval 2:00 p.m News 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Talk Show 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Village News 6:30 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Hawaiian Charity for Maluku 9:00 News 9:35 Economic News 10:00 Comedy 10:30 News Program 2 5:30 p.m. News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
What's on at JiFFest this Thursday
What's on at JiFFest this Thursday Pak Prawiro (TIM 1, 7:05 p.m.) Raden Prawiro, better known as Pak Prawiro, lives a happy life with his two daughters. During a village meeting, Pak Prawiro suggests people start saving their money. His suggestion takes on a new meaning when the village is flooded (90 minutes). Throne of Death (TIM 1, 9:15 p.m.) Krishnan and his family live on a small island in Kerala, southern India. He is accused of murder during the state's general election (60 minutes).
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reopens
U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reopens JAKARTA (JP): The United States Embassy in Jakarta was reopened to the public on Tuesday after a two-week closure, with the embassy saying that although threats remained, security had been upgraded. "On Tuesday, November 7, 2000, the embassy opened for public services. Routine visa and passport services are now available," the embassy said in a public statement. "The embassy still believes that a specific threat may be directed at embassy facilities.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 7
Rupiah Rates Nov. 7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir wants to monitor MPs
Mahathir wants to monitor MPs KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's parliamentary Speaker has defended Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's right to follow legislative proceedings from his office via a closed-circuit television link.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Man gets 16 months for 'shabu-shabu'
Man gets 16 months for 'shabu-shabu' TANGERANG (JP): Rizal Indra Krisna, a friend of comedian Sudarmaji, alias Doyok, got a 16-month prison sentence on Tuesday for the possession of 2.5 grams of crystal methamphethamine, locally known as shabu-shabu. Presiding judge Asmyn Simanjuntak said during a hearing at the Tangerang District Court that the 36-year-old defendant was proven guilty of unlawfully possessing and consuming the contraband.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Mass violence and the problem of managing pluralities
Mass violence and the problem of managing pluralities By Mochtar Buchori JAKARTA (JP): Each eruption of mass violence across the country signals the government's inability to contain such violence, raising fears of disintegration. If both the national and local administrations fail to stop mass violence and restore order, what will be left? Chaos, anarchy and the emergence of local warlords!
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
KL palm ends down, eyes on India
KL palm ends down, eyes on India KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after a keenly awaited crop report for October came within expectations and left players with few leads. Traders said the market's immediate focus was on whether India would raise import duty on edible oils this week. Such a move, which would follow a round of tax hikes in June by New Delhi, would further dampen Indian demand for palm oil, said traders.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
UN team to observe refugee camps
UN team to observe refugee camps JAKARTA (JP): A United Nations' Security Council team is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Nov. 14 to observe refugee camps for East Timorese in East Nusa Tenggara, an official said on Tuesday. Deputy director of international organization affairs at the foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said the team of observers, on the government's invitation, would inspect the refugee shelters particularly those located near the East Timor border.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Tommy to be arrested Wednesday morning
Tommy to be arrested Wednesday morning JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra would be arrested at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, a reliable source said at midnight Tuesday. "Negotiations for Tommy's safety are ongoing. Tommy will probably either surrender or be arrested at 5 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday)," an official close to the prosecution said. While city police officers and prosecutors were negotiating with Tommy at his father's residence on Jl. Cendana No.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
President launches health program
President launches health program JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid launched on Tuesday a nationwide health program calling on people to raise their awareness of health. Speaking in the ceremony which marked the national drive at National Monument (Monas) square in Central Jakarta, the President said a healthy life was an inseparable part of human life and one of the basic human rights. "Health is the source of prosperity.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
AS-IOP cruises in Aspirin Cup
AS-IOP cruises in Aspirin Cup JAKARTA (JP): Host team AS-IOP Apacinti cruised into the round of 16 by defeating Pondok Cipta 8-1 on the fourth day of the Under-13 Aspirin Cup soccer tournament here on Tuesday. AS-IOP tops Group A, followed by Pondok Cipta. As of Tuesday, Andro Levandi, the son of former national soccer player Adityo Darmadi, was the top scorer of the tournament with 18 goals. In another group A match, Jasa Marga defeated Galapuri 5-1.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Athletes arrive for pencak silat c'ships
Athletes arrive for pencak silat c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Pencak silat athletes from Belgium, Great Britain and Spain touched down in Jakarta seven days prior to the Pencak Silat World Championships. The European fighters arrived a week ahead of the competition in order to adjust to the climate in Jakarta. The championships will take place at the Pencak Silat Hall at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta from Nov. 14 to Nov. 19.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Vietnam dance in goal feast in soccer tourney
Malaysia, Vietnam dance in goal feast in soccer tourney BANGKOK, Thailand (Agencies): Rusdi Suparman scored in the 28th and the 53rd minutes to help Malaysia trounce lowly Laos 5-0 in its preliminary Group B Tiger Cup match Tuesday in the southern town of Songkhla. In the second match, Vietnam trounced lowly Cambodia 6-0 for its first win in the Tiger Cup competition at the Tinsulanon Stadium.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Reveal identities' of check recipients
'Reveal identities' of check recipients JAKARTA (JP): Lawyer Muhammad Assegaf demanded on Tuesday that prosecutors find out more about the recipients of checks issued by legislator Suko Sudarso in connection with the disbursement of Rp 15 billion (US$1.6 million) out of the Rp 35 billion State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal. "We must know where all that money went.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Fire in Sampang well put out
Fire in Sampang well put out SYDNEY (AFX): Santos Ltd said the fire in the Sampang well, offshore East Java, has been put out, although gas is still escaping from the well bore. Specialist well control personnel have been mobilized and are currently assessing the situation at the well site, with equipment required to kill the well and effect a plug and abandon operations currently being mobilized locally and from Singapore, it said.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late; no U.S. election relief
Asian currencies mostly down late; no U.S. election relief SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies failed to hold on to their recent gains late Tuesday, with the Philippine peso feeling the brunt of the pain as it resumed its downward spiral following Monday's brief rally. Indonesian rupiah closed lower Tuesday as local corporate demand for the dollar and the weakness of other regional currencies offset Bank Indonesia's vow to prop up the local unit.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Higher fees for 3rd-class at private hospitals seen
Higher fees for 3rd-class at private hospitals seen JAKARTA (JP): Officials and members of the medical profession say the city's fees for third-class services at private hospitals are far too low to cover costs. The fees, which include the daily room charge of Rp 35,000, were set in 1996. They were responding to complaints to the City Council that a number of hospitals already have raised fees for their third- class services ahead of changes to the relevant city regulation.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Soldier's gun to be handed over
Soldier's gun to be handed over WELLINGTON (AFP): The Indonesian Military is to ceremoniously hand over a New Zealand soldier's light machine gun stolen when he was murdered by a militia group in East Timor four months ago. The weapon, found by the Indonesian Military (TNI) in a cache of militia arms on the West Timor side of the border, will be returned on Wednesday to the New Zealand contingent serving with the United Nations peacekeeping force in East Timor.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
'Year of Living Dangerously' to get first RI screening
'Year of Living Dangerously' to get first RI screening By Daniel Cooney JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP): Banned by Indonesia's former dictator Soeharto for graphically depicting his tumultuous and bloody rise to power in the 1960s, the movie, The Year of Living Dangerously, is set to be screened here for the first time. Organizers of the city's annual film festival said last week they planned to feature the 1983 movie next week.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur wants labor decree reviewed
Gus Dur wants labor decree reviewed JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid asked Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Al-Hilal Hamdi on Tuesday to review the ministerial decree on higher severance pay for dismissed or resigning workers, saying it had hampered foreign investment.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to divest 15% stake in Sucofindo
Govt plans to divest 15% stake in Sucofindo JAKARTA (JP): The government will divest 15 percent of its shares in surveyor company PT Superintending Company of Indonesia (Sucofindo) to Swiss company Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS). Sucofindo president director Didie B.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Useful tips for you on avoiding malaria
Useful tips for you on avoiding malaria This interactive health column appears in cooperation with the Singapore-based Parkway Group Healthcare. Readers are encouraged to ask questions through features@thejakartapost.com. Question: Dear Dr. Oon Chong Teik, It was with great interest that we read an article about the treatment of malaria using Artesunate in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 13.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor gets oil royalties from Australia
E. Timor gets oil royalties from Australia SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Newly independent East Timor received its first oil royalty payment from Australia last week, according to an Australian official at the department of Industry, Science and Resources. The payment of A$6 million (about US$3.2 million) covered royalties on production from the Elang oil fields, located in Area A 91-12 of the jointly administered Zone of Cooperation.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Rice traders to meet in Bali
Rice traders to meet in Bali SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Rice traders and exporters will seek answers to the slack demand for rice at an annual rice conference in Bali this week. The Fifth Asia International Rice Conference, Nov. 8-9, organized by IBC Asia Ltd., will be held against a backdrop of an international rice market on the verge of a glut and prolonged depressed prices, traders said.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds ransack police station
Hundreds ransack police station BOJONEGORO, East Java: An angry mob ransacked a police sub- precinct here on Tuesday after the release of a group of people accused of assaulting a martial arts guru. Antara reported that at least one police officer was injured in the incident. Police were outnumbered on Tuesday as most personnel were at the funeral of a dead comrade, the news agency said.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
An address to President Gus Dur
An address to President Gus Dur Mr. President, you keep on making controversial statements despite the fact that Indonesia is still in the grip of many problems: disintegration, economy, collusion, corruption, nepotism, law, and the community taking the law into their own hands. At a recent meeting with the Islamic Students' Association (HMI) in Bandung, one of the participants suggested that you should step down. You are right, Mr.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Expert blames landslide on environmental damage
Expert blames landslide on environmental damage CILACAP, Central Java (JP): A leading marine expert has blamed the recent floods and landslides here on environmental destruction in the forms of erosion, sedimentation and deforestation in the regency. Biologist Rubiyanto Misman, who is also the rector of Purwokerto-based Jendral Soedirman University, said a quick bypass of Citanduy river at Segara Anakan lagoon and mangrove here could be the short-term solution to the floods.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Unocal hopes to raise oil production in E. Kalimantan
Unocal hopes to raise oil production in E. Kalimantan SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Unocal Corp.'s (UCL) Indonesian unit is producing 4,000 barrels a day of crude oil from its Mahoni field in the southern portion of Unocal's East Kalimantan production sharing contract area, Unocal Indonesia Co. said in a statement on Tuesday. Production began Oct. 11, one month ahead of schedule.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
BCA responds
BCA responds First of all, thank you to Mr. Adrianus Hiyung Tjung for his complaint about the BCA ATM in Wisma Indocement, which was published in The Jakarta Post of Oct. 13, 2000. Please be informed that at the time of the publication of the complaint, the space rental contract for the BCA ATM in Wisma Indocement had indeed expired and that negotiations were then underway with Wisma Indocement management for its renewal. Mr.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
RI wants wrestling in SEA Games
RI wants wrestling in SEA Games SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) is still fighting to have the sport included in the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur. "Wrestling may not be included in the SEA Games, but PGSI and the chairman of the National Sports Council (Wismoyo Arismunandar) will approach the organizers about featuring the sport," PGSI chairman Andi Ghalib said on Monday.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Major provinces guarantee existing foreign investments
Major provinces guarantee existing foreign investments JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to woo foreign investors, officials from the Regional Investment Coordinating Board (BKPMD) of seven major provinces, including Jakarta, gave their guarantee on Tuesday to maintain and protect all existing foreign investments in their respective areas.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese gear up for mass gathering
Acehnese gear up for mass gathering BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): With the Acehnese mass gathering approaching, more people are heading to the capital of Banda Aceh, leaving many areas in the strife-torn province paralyzed and unguarded, residents said on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Public warned on illegal Xenical
Public warned on illegal Xenical JAKARTA (JP): PT Roche Indonesia has warned customers that Xenical, its antiobesity drug, is being sold on the black market without a registration number from the Ministry of Health and is being imported through illegal channels.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Japan's quest for its security
Japan's quest for its security By Santo Darmosumarto JAKARTA (JP): This past week, the Japanese Self-Defense Force (SDF) celebrated its anniversary by showing some of its sophisticated weaponry. Having been deprived of its "normal state" status since the end of World War II, Japan has lately looked for ways to become more involved in international and regional security issues.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Edi denies meeting discussed violent PDI HQ takeover
Edi denies meeting discussed violent PDI HQ takeover JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of defense and security Edi Sudradjat admitted on Tuesday that a ministerial meeting discussing efforts to put a halt to an ongoing free speech forum, was held prior to the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996. However, Edi said, the meeting had not recommended the efforts to be carried out in a violent fashion.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Euphoria of provincial status
Euphoria of provincial status DENPASAR, Bali: A kind of euphoria has erupted among people who are demanding provincial status for their areas but they have not considered certain criteria required by the law, Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Soerjadi Sudirdja said. "They are just in euphoria.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to close women's league
Megawati to close women's league JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to close the Kobanita women's basketball league at Sumantri Brojonegoro Hall on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, on Saturday. The league's 2000 Rexona Final Four will feature defending champion Wismilak CLS and Sahabat, both of Surabaya, Rajawali of Bandung and home team Mahaputri. The semis will take place on Friday, with the final on Saturday. The chief of the organizing committee, Max B.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Councillors want nightspots closed during Ramadhan
Councillors want nightspots closed during Ramadhan JAKARTA (JP): Councillors from Muslim-based parties countered on Tuesday Governor Sutiyoso's recent decision to allow nightspots to remain open during the holy month of Ramadhan. Contacted separately by The Jakarta Post, Zayadi Musa of the United Development Party (PPP), Tjuk Sudono of the National Mandate Party (PAN) and Mukhayar R.M.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Three sports will not yield gold: KONI
Three sports will not yield gold: KONI JAKARTA (JP): Vice chairman of the National Sports Council (KONI) Arie Sudewo has expressed the pessimistic view that three sports -- sepak takraw, hockey and squash -- would probably miss the chance to win gold medals in the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September. Arie, however, failed to explain the main target of sports organizations in the biennial event in view of their underdog status.
Wed, 08 Nov 2000, 00:00 WIB
Futures exchange boss threatens to resign
Futures exchange boss threatens to resign JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Jakarta Future Exchange (JFX) threatened Tuesday to resign if the government does not issue the exchange's operating license by the end of this year. "I will resign because I feel incapable of carrying out the wishes of the exchange shareholders," JFX President Hasan Zein Mahmud was quoted as saying by Antara news agency. He expected his resignation might prompt the government to issue the license faster.