Archive: 6 December 2000
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Wed, 06 Dec 2000
A cold: Better let your doctor decide
A cold: Better let your doctor decideBy Donya Betancourt SANUR, Bali (JP): A sore throat, stuffy nose, fever and cough are often the symptoms of a cold. But the common cold typically improves within a week and is all gone within two weeks, and does not require special medical attention.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Haj pilgrimage for pregnant women
Haj pilgrimage for pregnant womenFrom KompasA number of mass media publications have published the government's statement that pregnant women can go on haj pilgrimage as long as their pregnancy is between 14 and 26 weeks.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Air Force cargo planes back in the air: Hanafie
Air Force cargo planes back in the air: Hanafie JAKARTA (JP): Several Air Force cargo planes will be back in the air after the United States eased a military assistance suspension on Indonesia last September, Air Force chief of staff Air Marshal Hanafie Asnan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rusdihardjo asked to clarify media reports
Rusdihardjo asked to clarify media reports JAKARTA (JP): Undeterred by public demands that the police be proactive in investigating the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) scandal, National Police Headquarters on Tuesday asked former police chief Gen.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Immigration official nabbed for drugs
Immigration official nabbed for drugs JAKARTA (JP): Police arrested an Immigration officer at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for stealing drugs contained in packages which were being processed by his office, Jakarta Police Detectives chief Sr. Supt. Harry Montolalu said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Australia to focus on defense ties with northerly neighbors
Australia to focus on defense ties with northerly neighbors SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Australia is likely to restrict future military intervention to an arc of islands stretching through Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the southwest Pacific, in the most significant policy review in...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Singapore in free trade deal with U.S.
Singapore in free trade deal with U.S. SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore fought back against APEC and ASEAN criticism of its packed free-trade agenda Tuesday as it began rushed negotiations with Washington to complete an agreement by the end of the year.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Widow of famed poet lives in sheer poverty
Widow of famed poet lives in sheer povertyBy Simon Sudarman YOGYAKARTA (JP): The woman is thin but healthy. She laughs softly, a demonstration of her resigned attitude. However, whenever the memory of her late husband returns, her eyes will slowly dim and her voice trembles.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Prijadi seeks House support to keep budget credibility
Prijadi seeks House support to keep budget credibility JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo has asked the House of Representatives for political support to maintain the credibility of the 2001 state budget.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 5, 2000: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,500 0 269,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 110 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 420 120 3,500 Alfa...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Be a national hero
Be a national heroFrom RepublikaIn view of the uncertainty enveloping our beloved Indonesia, I, as an individual with the right and the obligation to help build a civilized united Indonesia, feel terribly sad over the behavior shown by our political elite in leading this country.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Why can't we sort out this mess?
Why can't we sort out this mess? I have just returned from a trip to Bangkok after an interval of ten years, and wow what a difference!From the beginning to the end, I totally enjoyed the experience, and was certainly impressed.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
RI shuttlers hope for greater percentage of sponsorship money
RI shuttlers hope for greater percentage of sponsorship money JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian badminton players have to bury their dream of obtaining individual sponsorships as they are currently only able to request a change in the contract money percentage given to the players from the Badminton...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Residents attack shaman's house
Residents attack shaman's house CILACAP, Central Java: Hundreds of people mobbed and destroyed on Monday a house belonging to a 65-year-old man whom they believed was responsible for the death of a woman in the village of Kalikude.Cilacap Police chief Supt.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
India awards insurance permit
India awards insurance permit NEW DELHI (AFX-ASIA): Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Co's joint venture with Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Ltd has been given a license for non-life insurance business, said Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority member H Ansari.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
2001 draft budget revised
2001 draft budget revised The revised 2001 state budget proposal, which was approved by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, increases total spending by about 7 percent to Rp 315.75 trillion (US$40.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rupiah Rates Dec. 5
Rupiah Rates Dec. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,015.00 10,015.00 9,467.00 9,563.00Australian dollar 1 4,889.74 5,437.14 5,134.90 5,191.75Austrian schilling 1 580.52 645.28 609.63 616.16Belgian franc 1 198.02 220.11 207.95 210.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Koreas exchange accord on avoiding railway clashes
Koreas exchange accord on avoiding railway clashes SEOUL (AFP): South and North Korean military officials on Tuesday made a breakthrough in attempts to prevent clashes during the rebuilding of a cross-border railway, Southern defense ministry officials said.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
'Interference' furor: Out on a limb
'Interference' furor: Out on a limbBy Martin R. Jenkins JAKARTA (JP): Given that Indonesia is a nation born out of an independence struggle against Dutch colonialism, it is perhaps understandable that the country is prone to nationalist sentiments and xenophobia.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
KL palm oil ends lower on EU news
KL palm oil ends lower on EU news KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday on renewed selling as the European Union (EU) decided not to ban the use of animal fats in feed rations.A ban would have boosted exports of vegetable oils.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
President Gus Dur to delay Aceh visit until Dec. 19
President Gus Dur to delay Aceh visit until Dec. 19 JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Tuesday that President Abdurrahman Wahid's planned visit to the volatile province of Aceh would be delayed by four days to Dec. 19.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
More support pours in for Bulogate probe
More support pours in for Bulogate probe JAKARTA (JP): A group of students expressed support for the House of Representatives to carry on its inquiry into financial scandals linked to President Abdurrahman Wahid, asking the House to continue the investigation during the next recess which begins on...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Judo aims for six SEAG golds
Judo aims for six SEAG golds SEMARANG (JP): The Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI) has set itself the target of taking at least six gold medals in the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.PJSI official in charge of athletes development Subardi Suar said Monday evening that the association...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Bees and bats left homeless by Bogor storm
Bees and bats left homeless by Bogor storm BOGOR (JP): A storm here last Friday toppled some 40 trees in the vast Bogor Botanical Gardens, leaving animal lovers worried that large numbers of bees and bats would be left homeless.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Govt to tighten permits for foreign fishing vessels
Govt to tighten permits for foreign fishing vessels JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday that it would soon issue new fishing regulations to tighten up the regulatory scheme governing the operation of foreign fishing vessels, in an effort to curb illegal foreign fishing.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Fifteen killed in Aceh violence
Fifteen killed in Aceh violence BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 15 people have been killed and five others injured in separate violent incidents here following the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s 24th anniversary on Monday, the security forces and residents said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in SurabayaEducation* A presentation on Study in the UK at BCITS Surabaya, led by Education Counsellor Ria Widjaja, on Dec. 9. Contact Ria at The British Council Surabaya on (031) 5689958 for more information.Music and Entertainment * The Westin Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaWednesday Maghrib 6:01 p.m.Thursday Imsak 3:58 a.m.Subuh 4:08 a.m.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
KONI to disburse $1.9b for 2001 SEA Games training
KONI to disburse $1.9b for 2001 SEA Games training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will disburse the Rp 1.99 billion (US$209,500) training budget for the 2001 Southeast Asian Games in a decree to be issued by chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Bali decries U.S. travel advisory
Bali decries U.S. travel advisory DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali Tourist Association (BTB) has sent a letter to the president of the United States asking the U.S. government to review a travel advisory that suggests its citizens suspend visits to some parts of Indonesia.Copies of the letter, dated Nov.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Sjahril released, plans to resume BI post: Lawyer
Sjahril released, plans to resume BI post: Lawyer JAKARTA (JP): Suspended Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin was released from the custody of the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday and plans to resume his old position, a lawyer said."This is a surprise and it is very good news for us.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Flights, sailings fully booked ahead of holidays
Flights, sailings fully booked ahead of holidays JAKARTA (JP): Preparations for year-end holidays are underway with airline and ship tickets hard to come by.According to several travel agents, flights to major domestic and foreign destinations are fully booked, starting this week until Dec. 23.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Aid for Manado flood victims
Aid for Manado flood victims MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Governor HZB Palaguna, on behalf of the people of South Sulawesi, handed over Rp 50 million and 20 tons of rice for the flood victims in Manado, North Sulawesi on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
RI to ease timber imports
RI to ease timber imports JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is considering to remove the 10 percent import duties on timber, while simultaneously raising export taxes on the commodity, in order to help the local wood- processing industry cope with the shortage of raw materials.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Lion Air fly to Malaysia
Lion Air fly to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Lion Mentari Airlines, one of the country's newly operating regular flight operators will begin flights to Malaysia later this week.The airline operator, which opened its Singapore routes last month, will fly to the Malaysian cities of Kuala Lumpur and Penang...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Taiwan to train Indonesians
Taiwan to train Indonesians TAIPEI (DPA): Taiwan on Tuesday launched a two-year vocational training program for 105 Indonesian youth as part of Taipei's plan to strengthen economic ties with Southeast Asian nations.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Freedom fighter dies aged 76
Freedom fighter dies aged 76 KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Ahmad Zaidi Adruce Mohammed Noor, a leading anticolonial activist who pressed for Sarawak's inclusion in Malaysia and ended up as governor of the eastern state, died on Tuesday aged 76.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
House approves new province of Gorontalo
House approves new province of Gorontalo JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday approved a bill establishing the new province of Gorontalo, formerly a part of North Sulawesi.Gorontalo has become the country's 32nd province after the House approved the establishment of...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Governor vows to break tradition
Governor vows to break tradition SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo reiterated on Tuesday that he would no longer attend gatherings held by mass organizations or political parties, as was the "tradition" during the New Order era.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Tantalizing Arabian fare served at Seasons Cafe of The Regent
Tantalizing Arabian fare served at Seasons Cafe of The RegentBy Grace Segran JAKARTA (JP): Strains of Islamic music and wafts of Middle Eastern spices ushered us into Seasons Cafe at The Regent. At the entrance to the cafe, carpets were laid out on the floor for sale.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Rectors Forum to facilitate talks on reconciliation
Rectors Forum to facilitate talks on reconciliation JAKARTA (JP): Troubled by the continuing failure to bring the members of the country's fractious political elite to the table of reconciliation, the Rectors Forum announced on Tuesday its readiness to facilitate such reconciliation talks.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
BI to tighten monetary policy to help rupiah
BI to tighten monetary policy to help rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said Tuesday that it would further tighten its monetary policy in a bid to help the ailing rupiah and curb inflation ahead of the year-end festivities.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Pertamina to lay off up to 40% of its staff next year
Pertamina to lay off up to 40% of its staff next year JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Tuesday that beginning next year it would gradually reduce its workforce by 30 percent to 40 percent in a move to streamline its massive organization.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Councillors, officials to be questioned
Councillors, officials to be questioned JAKARTA (JP): Some 40 people involved in a questionable recent official trip, including 14 councillors and a number of senior city officials, will be interrogated at the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Indonesia's insurers review policy on natural disasters
Indonesia's insurers review policy on natural disasters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's insurance industry is reviewing its policy with regard to natural disasters, including the level of premium, after Singapore's reinsurance companies refused to accept insurance against damages caused by such...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Directorate General of Culture to join Ministry of Culture
Directorate General of Culture to join Ministry of Culture JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General of Culture at the Ministry of National Education will merge with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Dec. 20, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Forestry firms help victims
Forestry firms help victims JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Forest-based Companies (APHI) on Tuesday sent a special team to West Sumatra to deliver Rp 550 million worth of aid to the victims of recent floods and landslides in the province.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Gus Dur's sworn testimony read out during Bulog trial
Gus Dur's sworn testimony read out during Bulog trial JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors read out on Tuesday the sworn testimony of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, given to Jakarta Police chiefs in June, after calmly informing the South Jakarta District Court that the President would not be required...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
UPC wins Yap Thiam Hien rights award
UPC wins Yap Thiam Hien rights award JAKARTA (JP): The Urban Poor Consortium (UPC), a non- governmental organization helping to protect the rights of those victimized by city administration development programs, is this year's recipient of the Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
All trains to be behind schedule during holidays
All trains to be behind schedule during holidays BANDUNG (JP): The state-owned railroad operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) confirmed on Tuesday that all trains would experience delays ahead of the triple holiday of Christmas, Idul Fitri and the New Year.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
PDI attack was ordered by superiors: Sutiyoso
PDI attack was ordered by superiors: Sutiyoso JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, a suspect in the July 27, 1996 violent attack on the Megawati Soekarnoputri-led PDI headquarters, insisted on Tuesday that the attack was based on the order of his superiors at the time.
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
Strength in diversity
Strength in diversity From Irian Jaya, or West Papua as its inhabitants call it, to Aceh, the challenges to Indonesia's unity have never been so grave as at present. Increasingly powerful separatist struggles are tearing at the five-decade-long attempt by Jakarta to create a unified nation out of...
Wed, 06 Dec 2000
The candidate and the trump card
The candidate and the trump card A recent issue of Tempo conjectured that Tommy Soeharto has a "trump card", that is, some move he can make that would supercede any move the government might make as it tries to subject him to the court's authority.