Archive: 2 December 2000
60 articles found
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Poso suspects set for trial
Poso suspects set for trial PALU, Central Sulawesi: The provincial prosecutor's office filed the dossiers on the main suspects in the Poso violence with the Palu District Court on Thursday.The spokesman for the prosecutor's office, Firdaus Yahya, told Antara on Friday prosecutors also submitted as...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
ISP set to launch broadband Internet
ISP set to launch broadband Internet JAKARTA (JP): Internet service provider PT Speed Internet Digital (SpeedNet) plans to launch a fast broadband service in Jakarta either in January or February.SpeedNet general manager Haniana Loeis said broadband Internet would enable users to access the...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
The tyranny of global economic development
The tyranny of global economic development This is the second of two articles on developing economies by Sidhesh Kaul, an observer of regional economic and political affairs based in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): The Truman strategy in effect is a continuation of the colonial past with the domestic...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Thirteen have died of drug abuse in 3 months
Thirteen have died of drug abuse in 3 months JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen people have died from drugs overdose over the last three months, a senior doctor at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital says, describing the statistic as alarming.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 1, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo 2,950 0 0 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 569,500 Alakasa Industrindo 385 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,125 0...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
House probe into two scandals 'illegal'
House probe into two scandals 'illegal' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid struck back at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday saying that its probes into two financial scandals allegedly linked to him were "illegal".
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Luhut sees no problem with food supplies for holidays
Luhut sees no problem with food supplies for holidays JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut B. Panjaitan gave assurances on Friday that stocks of food supplies, such as rice, sugar, beef, and cooking oil, were sufficient to meet the expected surge in demand over the Christmas, Idul...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Inflation hits 7.26 percent in 2000
Inflation hits 7.26 percent in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said on Friday that inflation from January to November had reached 7.26 percent, already higher than the government's target of 7.0 percent for the whole year.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Distribute money based on achievements: Players
Distribute money based on achievements: Players JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian world-class shuttlers want the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to distribute contract money from Japanese sports equipment producer Yonex, based on athlete's achievements instead of their chosen discipline within the...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
STM student murdered
STM student murdered JAKARTA (JP): A group of youths murdered on Friday morning Andri Respati Suisa, 17, in a field in the Ancol residential area in North Jakarta.The freshman at Tanjung Priok Shipping Engineering Vocational High School (STM) died of severe cuts to his body, concentrated on his...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Japanese girl suicide over English
Japanese girl suicide over English JAKARTA (JP): A teenage Japanese girl was found dead in the parking lot of the Senayan Apartments in Central Jakarta early Friday morning.Tanah Abang subprecinct police chief Ass. Supt.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Government not to extend humanitarian pause in Aceh
Government not to extend humanitarian pause in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The government confirmed on Friday it would not extend the humanitarian pause in restive Aceh province but would turn to stiff measures if the separatist rebel group failed to show commitment to peace.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Two drug convicts escape, one injured
Two drug convicts escape, one injured TANGERANG (JP): In a daring escape attempt, three convicts climbed a four-meter wall surrounding the Tangerang Women's Penitentiary in the early hours of Friday.Two managed to escape, but the third, identified as Ranni Andriani, 25, a cocaine smuggler with a...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Official issues warning on use of phenylpropanolamine
Official issues warning on use of phenylpropanolamine JAKARTA (JP): Prolonged use or an overdose of phenylpropanolamine (PPA), contained in flu and cough medicines, can cause hemorrhagic stroke, an official warned on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Estrada denies all allegations against him
Estrada denies all allegations against him MANILA (AP): President Joseph Estrada denied all accusations against him in a brief response Friday to the impeachment complaint under which he will be tried by the Senate starting next week on corruption and other charges.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Beware, premium mixed with water
Beware, premium mixed with waterFrom Warta KotaI had a bitter experience that the public should be aware of. On Nov. 26 at about 1 p.m., I bought 30 liters of premium at gasoline station No. 34-0695 in Cikuda village, Karya Mekar, Purwakarta subdistrict.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Dilemma of taxi drivers
Dilemma of taxi drivers People in Jakarta are facing a new and strange phenomenon. There are people going around asking taxi drivers for money when they pick up passengers in areas that are supposedly their "territory".
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Malang's mask puppets wait for new talents
Malang's mask puppets wait for new talentsBy Tarko Sudiarno and Nugroho CH MALANG, East Java (JP): The charm of the mask puppet show is too strong for Mohammad Soleh Adi Pramono to resist, luring him away from his teaching career at Malang's Teachers Training Institute to develop and preserve the...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Brunei agency sells stake in Malaysia Airlines
Brunei agency sells stake in Malaysia Airlines KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Brunei Investment Agency has sold its stake in loss-making Malaysia Airlines Systems Bhd. (MAS), the national carrier announced Friday.The Brunei agency sold its 9.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Farikha to report Rusdihardjo over defamation
Farikha to report Rusdihardjo over defamation JAKARTA (JP): Siti Farikha, a Semarang-based businesswoman who is closely related with the multibillion rupiah State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, is planning to report former police chief Gen.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Disabilities should not hinder rights
Disabilities should not hinder rights JAKARTA (JP): Physical accessibility in public life for the country's six million disabled persons is needed to improve their welfare, Minister of Health and Social Welfare Achmad Sujudi said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Menembus Batas by Teguh Ostenrik, at Goethe-Institut, Jl. Matraman Raya 23, 8 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, until Dec. 14. * Painting Menangkap Bayang-Bayang, by Balinese artists, Galeri INA, Jl. Simprug Garden Blok G no.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Rupiah Rates Dec. 30
Rupiah Rates Dec. 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,010.00 10,010.00 9,462.00 9,558.00Australian dollar 1 4,797.83 5,335.33 5,038.52 5,094.41Austrian schilling 1 573.39 637.40 602.16 608.61Belgian franc 1 195.59 217.42 205.40 207.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Jakarta hotels occupancy rate on the rise
Jakarta hotels occupancy rate on the riseBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The season of fun and games may be upon everyone else, but for the city's hotels the holiday is over. There is plenty to do as corridors crowd up once again and the business is brisk.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Clarification
Clarification With regards to the news story published in The Jakarta Post dated Nov. 30, 2000 on page 1, titled Govt issues higher coupon rate bonds, there was a mistake in the introduction of Mr. Krishna Suparto, a member of Bank Danamon's new management team.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Most Asian currencies close higher against U.S. dollar
Most Asian currencies close higher against U.S. dollar SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies finished local trading hours a touch stronger against the U.S. dollar Friday, with the slumping South Korean won getting help from a state-run bank.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Men vital in fight against AIDS
Men vital in fight against AIDSBy Wita Krisanti JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia were struck in 1987 when the country's first AIDS case was uncovered in Bali, when a tourist died due to an "unknown" illness. It was only a few years later that HIV/AIDS campaigns began in Indonesia.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Stern measures to be taken against officials
Stern measures to be taken against officials JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso vowed on Friday to impose stern measures against officials proven to have received Rp 4 billion (US$425,500) from the Ancol leisure complex developer, and then used to finance overseas trips for six councillors and 11 city...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
'DGS defaults on payment'
'DGS defaults on payment' HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Indonesian fishing concern P.T. Daya Guna Samudra will only pay half of its coupon payment due Friday, bankers in Hong Kong said.According to the bankers, the company said it would pay the other half Jan. 5, 2001.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
IMF to send mission to RI to discuss LoI
IMF to send mission to RI to discuss LoI WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it would send a mission to Indonesia next week to discuss a letter of intent with authorities and set fresh economic targets.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Inpex, Petrobras plan tie-up
Inpex, Petrobras plan tie-up TOKYO (AFX-ASIA): Nissho Iwai Corp and Indonesia Petroleum Ltd (Inpex) have reached agreement with Brazil's Petrobras to help develop an offshore oil field near Rio de Janeiro.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Dec. 1 observed peacefully in Irian
Dec. 1 observed peacefully in IrianBy Emmy Fitri JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Police on Friday evening lowered the Morning Star separatist flag in a tense but emotional ceremony which capped the day-long commemoration observance of the 1961 unrecognized declaration of independence.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Governor to be reported to ILO
Governor to be reported to ILO SEMARANG: The All-Central Java association of textile, garment and leather trade unions is planning to file a complaint against Governor Mardiyanto with the International Labor Organization (ILO) for approving a low minimum regional salary.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Vietnam's pipeline project
Vietnam's pipeline project HANOI (DPA): Vietnamese officials will sign agreements next Wednesday with a consortium of foreign investors led by British Petroleum for a pipeline project that forms part of a US$1.5 billion exploitation scheme, a government minister said Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Tjager named director general of state firms
Tjager named director general of state firms JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo officially installed I Nyoman Tjager as the director general of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Mail expected to increase by 50%
Mail expected to increase by 50% JAKARTA (JP): The amount of mail sent by residents of Greater Jakarta is expected to increase by 50 percent during the upcoming Christmas and Idul Fitri holidays, an official at the state-owned mail service company PT Pos Indonesia said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
KPKPN is set to audit wealth of 50,000 officials
KPKPN is set to audit wealth of 50,000 officials JAKARTA (JP): The newly established State Official Wealth Audit Agency (KPKPN) is set to audit the wealth of some 50,000 state officials, ranging from President Abdurrahman Wahid to officials at regency and mayoralty levels nationwide.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Official vows for safety of Irish beef
Official vows for safety of Irish beef JAKARTA (JP): Despite a growing fear of mad cow disease from European beef, Jakarta will continue to import beef from Ireland based on the central government's recommendation.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Most fires caused by short circuits
Most fires caused by short circuits TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang Fire Department chief H.E. Bachrudin disclosed on Thursday that Jatiuwung and Batuceper were the most fire-prone areas among the four districts in the municipality.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Jl. Gajah Mada three centuries ago
Jl. Gajah Mada three centuries agoBy Ida Indawati Khouw Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in West and Central Jakarta respectively are streets that motorists avoid during office hours because of the horrendous traffic.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
New Indonesia must accept religious, ethnic and cultural pluralism
New Indonesia must accept religious, ethnic and cultural pluralism JAKARTA (JP): A nationwide acceptance of religious, ethnic and cultural pluralism is a preliminary requirement for the peaceful and quick construction of a new Indonesia, according to two influential intellectuals.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
The party is over for oil-rich Brunei
The party is over for oil-rich BruneiBy Frank Brandmaier BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (DPA): The small nation of Brunei appears to be a mixture of the legendary 1,001 Nights and the Guinness Book of Records.Until a few years ago, Brunei's ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was regarded as the world's richest...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Just desserts
Just desserts Far be it from me to comment on any of the historical Facts on Israel in Your Letters in the Nov. 1, 2000, edition. But when Cynthia Cross observes that "the settlers ... made the dessert (Indonesian: makanan pencuci mulut) bloom" so that "as the desert (Indonesian: gurun pasir)...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Anwar still a threat behind bars
Anwar still a threat behind bars KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim is being treated again for a bad back after officials relented and allowed his family to visit him in hospital this week, his lawyer said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Seven islands in the Seribu chain to disappear
Seven islands in the Seribu chain to disappear JAKARTA (JP): A senior researcher with the Indonesia Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said on Friday that seven islands in the Seribu Islands chain will perish if the authorities fail to implement preventive measures.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Four killed in Minahasa floods
Four killed in Minahasa floods JAKARTA (JP): Four people were killed, two infants are still missing and four other people were injured when a huge flood hit the regency of Minahasa, North Sulawesi, on Friday morning.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Utut bows out to Peng in World Chess C'ships
Utut bows out to Peng in World Chess C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master Utut Adianto had to bow out to Chinese GM Peng Xiaomin in the first match of the second round at the 2000 FIDE World Championships in New Delhi on Thursday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
York Life enters Vietnam
York Life enters Vietnam HANOI (DPA): U.S. insurance giant New York Life opened its representative office in Hanoi Friday, and pledged substantial long-term investment in the country as Vietnam and the United States forge closer economic ties under a recently signed trade agreement.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Cry freedom
Cry freedom The much anticipated clashes between security forces and the pro-independence movement in Irian Jaya on Friday failed to materialize, thanks to cool heads prevailing among leaders on both sides.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
'Police must prevent attacks on entertainment centers'
'Police must prevent attacks on entertainment centers' JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso asked the city police on Friday to stop the rampant attacks on entertainment centers during the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Government approves debt restructuring for Chandra Asri
Government approves debt restructuring for Chandra Asri JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday that it had approved a debt restructuring deal for the petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri under which businessman Prajogo Pangestu would get a 49 percent stake, the government 31 percent and Japan's...
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Men, please take care of your reproductive health: Khofifah
Men, please take care of your reproductive health: Khofifah JAKARTA (JP): Chairperson of the National Family Planning Board Khofifah Indar Parawansa called on Friday for all Indonesian men to improve their awareness of the health of their reproductive system.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Equity bulls poised for comeback in Asia
Equity bulls poised for comeback in Asia HONG KONG (Reuters): Equity bulls could be back in Asia in 2001, with nearly 92 percent of fund managers polled in a new survey backing them to be the best performing assets in the coming year, but the Philippines and Indonesia remain unloved.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaSaturday Maghrib 5:59 p.m.Sunday Imsak 3:56 a.m.Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
No more factory outlets allowed
No more factory outlets allowed BANDUNG: The city administration here has suspended the issuance of licenses for factory outlets until January next year because of public complaints of traffic jams resulting from the stores.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Battles erupt over N. Korea in Seoul as families meet
Battles erupt over N. Korea in Seoul as families meet SEOUL (AFP): Student riots and political battles over North Korea erupted in Seoul on Friday as 200 people met with relatives they had not seen since Korea's Cold War frontier went up 50 years ago.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Electronic goods smuggling attempt foiled by customs
Electronic goods smuggling attempt foiled by customs JAKARTA (JP): Customs and Excise officials foiled an attempt on Thursday to smuggle eight containers of electronic goods through Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
EU anti-dumping on Asian PET
EU anti-dumping on Asian PET BRUSSELS (AFX): EU member states said they confirmed anti- dumping and countervailing duties, to counter unfair subsidies, on imports of certain types of polyethylene terephthalate from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
City to create five holding companies
City to create five holding companies JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will establish five holding companies in a bid to restructure all of the 33 city- owned companies with the first one to be launched on Dec. 15, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Dec 2000
Gulf drills prolific Indonesian gas well
Gulf drills prolific Indonesian gas well CALGARY (Reuters): Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. said on Thursday that a newly completed well in Indonesia flowed natural gas at the highest rate of any it has drilled in the South Sumatra region.