Archive: 19 January 2001
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Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Talk Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 TVRI News 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Traditional Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 News 11:00 Comedy Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Music 9:00 Music 10:00 Variety Show 11:00 Quiz 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana voted as favorite RI firm
Ramayana voted as favorite RI firm JAKARTA (JP): Department store chain PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa was voted as investors' favorite Indonesian company according to the monthly financial magazine Asiamoney. Investors participating in Asiamoney's Best Managed Companies Poll in Indonesia voted Ramayana as having the best management of financial accounts, the most reliable forecasts, best access to senior management, best investor relations, and best treatment of minority shareholders.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Mas's APP faces U.S. delisting, credit crunch
Sinar Mas's APP faces U.S. delisting, credit crunch JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), among the largest issuers of high-yield bonds, is facing delisting of its U.S. American Depositary Receipts after they Wednesday traded below $1 for the 30th consecutive day.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Persikota beats Semen Padang 2-0
Persikota beats Semen Padang 2-0 PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Saphou Lassy scored two goals to enable his team Persikota to beat Semen Padang 2-0 in front of a home crowd during the preliminary round of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Thursday in the 22th and 74th minutes. The disappointed spectators threw mineral water bottle into the stadium while some of them immediately broke into the soccer field to mob their players, but security officers foiled their attempts.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell 49% stake via IPO
Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell 49% stake via IPO JAKARTA (JP): State-owned fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Kaltim plans to sell a 49 percent stake this year as part of the government's privatization program, according to company president Syaiful Amir. Syaiful said on Thursday that the privatization program would be conducted through an initial public offering (IPO). "We have completed our preparation (for the IPO)," he told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with government officials.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to appoint expert to study amendment to the 1945 Constitution
Gus Dur to appoint expert to study amendment to the 1945 Constitution JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid said here on Thursday that he would appoint constitutional law expert Harun Alrasid to chair a special committee to study the amendment of the 1945 Constitution.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
After Hours Club a gem on Jakarta's bar scene
After Hours Club a gem on Jakarta's bar scene JAKARTA (JP): This week we stop in at the After Hours Club, a classy venue that deserves more notice than it has received since opening in March 2000. Location: Jl. Kebon Sirih, Arya Building, Fifth Floor. Located just off of Jl. Agus Salim (or Jl. Sabang, if you wish). It is near to such popular spots as Jl.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Caltex sees lowered RI crude output
Caltex sees lowered RI crude output SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia expects lowered average crude production in 2001, as local protests continue to erode its daily output, Caltex Pacific Managing Director Bob Galbraith said Thursday. Caltex Pacific is producing 660,000 barrels a day of crude from its Sumatra fields, down from an average daily output of 705,000 b/d in 2000. The company, joint venture of Chevron Corp.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
More revenues in vehicle taxes
More revenues in vehicle taxes TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration has succeeded in raising revenue of Rp 69.9 billion (US$7.4 million) from vehicle tax and fees during the last fiscal year, exceeding their target of Rp 45.7 billion (US$4.8 million) by 155 percent. According to the head of the Vehicle Taxation Unit, Suparman, the lion's share of the revenue was generated by vehicle ownership transfer fees, amounting to Rp 50 billion, with vehicle taxes bringing in Rp 19 billion.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
When will peace reign?
When will peace reign? From Rakyat Merdeka During vote-counting in the presidential election held in the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly in 1999, I was one of the millions of Indonesians who was nervous and tense. Thank God Abdurrahman Wahid finally collected the most votes and was therefore named Indonesia's fourth president. I thank God that Abdurrahman Wahid, better known as Gus Dur, leads this nation.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bombings after 1998 have not been resolved
Bombings after 1998 have not been resolved JAKARTA (JP): The political history of bombings in Indonesia took a sharp turn after the 1998 May riots, in which all of the cases involving bomb explosions have never been solved, the Indonesian Forum for Peace (FID) secretary Munir said on Thursday. "While investigating the Dec.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia expects to meet new OPEC quota
Indonesia expects to meet new OPEC quota VIENNA (Agencies): Indonesia said on Thursday its new OPEC crude production quota of 1.307 million barrels per day (bpd) was a "realistic" target despite delays to several projects because of civil unrest and labor disputes. Indonesia, Asia's only member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, is currently pumping at a rate of about 1.28 million bpd, said Energy and Mines Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreign Ministry clarifies
Foreign Ministry clarifies I wish to refer to Mr. Meidyatama Suryodiningrat's article published by The Jakarta Post on Jan. 11, 2000, touching on Indonesia's foreign policy under the leadership of President Abdurrahman Wahid which may create some misunderstanding.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI rating may be upgraded
RI rating may be upgraded HONG KONG (Dow Jones): The sovereign ratings of Malaysia, South Korea and Indonesia will likely be upgraded this year while the Philippines could be downgraded, according to John Woods, HSBC's head of Asia fixed income research. Considering the speed of reforms in South Korea, the country could be the first sovereign issuer to be upgraded from its current triple-B credit rating level, Woods said Thursday at a seminar on HSBC's Asian outlook.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil to focus on car retailer
Indomobil to focus on car retailer JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed car manufacturer and importer of various car brands PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional said on Thursday that it would leave the car importing business and would instead focus on becoming a car retailer.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Operation to maintain public order extended
Operation to maintain public order extended JAKARTA (JP): The widely criticized citywide operation to maintain public security and order has been extended for 10 days and will involve more personnel, deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi said on Thursday. He said the decision followed an evaluation of the recent operation which was conducted between Nov. 27 and Jan. 16.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta fails to reform bureaucracy
Jakarta fails to reform bureaucracy By Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): All city problems that bedevil Jakarta stem from its incompetent governance and lack of leadership integrity. In fact, learning from other cities' development, local and foreign, there is no single condition in Jakarta that cannot be improved provided that its bureaucracy manages to reform itself. As global competition lurks, Jakarta is under pressure from numerous urban problems both chronic and urgent in nature.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kidnapping of timber workers could deter investors
Kidnapping of timber workers could deter investors JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): It is feared that the kidnapping of eleven timber company workers, including a Korean national, in Irian Jaya's westernmost town of Merauke, will affect the business climate in the mineral-rich province, Governor JP Salossa said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Issue on dismissal of ministers no longer relevant
Issue on dismissal of ministers no longer relevant JAKARTA (JP): Several House of Representatives (DPR) factions on Thursday questioned the relevance of continuing the inquiry into President Abdurrahman Wahid's decision to dismiss two economics ministers in April, 1999.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
KONI to empower human resources in each branch
KONI to empower human resources in each branch JAKARTA (JP): Following complaints from its members about the implementation of regional autonomy throughout the country, the National Sports Council (KONI) decided to empower its human resources in its regency and mayoralty chapters. KONI vice chairman Arie Sudewo told a post-congress press conference Thursday that it was important to empower human resources in regional administrations as a part of KONI's implementation of regional autonomy.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP kidnappers up ransom demand
RP kidnappers up ransom demand ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): Muslim extremists who kidnapped a 6-year-old girl in the southern Philippines have doubled the ransom demand to more than US$3,500, officials said here on Thursday. The abductors, led by one Commander Ayub, have demanded settlement or the return of ancestral lands allegedly seized by her Filipina mother, Mina Rasul-Grant.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Troops in Maluku to be gradually pulled out
Troops in Maluku to be gradually pulled out AMBON, Maluku (JP): Security battalions in the Maluku islands will be pulled out gradually, going from the present 17 to four, a military officer said on Thursday. "By February at the latest only four battalions will remain in Maluku. Based on the present situation, which is much more calm, the police will be put on the front line to uphold the law," said Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Navy stages 16th KASAL Cup bridge tournament
Navy stages 16th KASAL Cup bridge tournament JAKARTA (JP): To show its commitment to the development of contract bridge in the country, the Indonesian Navy is staging a competition at the Navy Officers House on Jl. Prapatan in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Punishment for drug traffickers
Punishment for drug traffickers From Suara Karya Early in 2001 the Directorate General of Taxation and Excise succeeded in catching some foreigners who evidently brought significantly large amounts of heroin into Indonesia. Drug abuse in Indonesia is an old problem which is destroying our younger generations. The rise of crime in the country is primarily caused by the economic crisis, and secondarily by drug abuse and alcoholism.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indian navy chief visits Myanmar
Indian navy chief visits Myanmar YANGON (DPA): In another sign of warming New Delhi-Yangon ties, Indian Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Sushil Kumar has paid an official visit to Myanmar, local news reports said on Thursday. Kumar, India's first senior naval officer to visit the country in 20 years, held meetings with Myanmar Army Commander-in-Chief Maung Aye and other senior junta leaders such a First Secretary Lt. Gen. Khin Nyunt on Wednesday, said the New Light of Myanmar newspaper.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN raises swap facilities
ASEAN raises swap facilities JAKARTA (JP): Central banks under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to raise their short term liquidity support funds to US$1 billion from $200 million, to supplement any shortfalls in the fiscal balances of ASEAN members. Bank Indonesia (BI) revealed in a press statement that the central banks reached the agreement at a meeting in Brunei Darussalam in November last year.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
If they act like RI capital controls, they are
If they act like RI capital controls, they are By Benjamin Pedley SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Bank Indonesia's decision earlier this week to clamp down on speculative trade in the rupiah isn't a capital control in the strictest sense, but the effect of the move -- at least for now -- appears to be the same: offshore trade in the rupiah is drying up.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chief justice selection takes a new turn
Chief justice selection takes a new turn JAKARTA (JP): The month-long dispute on the chief justice selection took a new turn as the House of Representatives has decided to return the matter to House Commission II on Legal and Home Affairs. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Thursday that the House Consultative Body (Bamus) had decided that the selection of the chief justice be reexamined by Commission II to find a solution to the long-standing impasse with President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Emerging markets gain from OPEC cut
Emerging markets gain from OPEC cut By David Chance LONDON (Reuters): Major oil exporters from the emerging market universe such as Russia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Nigeria will win from OPEC's decision to cut its output, but some producers may be losers as countries like Mexico may have as much to fear from high prices as gain. OPEC on Wednesday agreed to cut daily oil production by 1.5 million barrels per day to 25.2 million.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fighting crime in Jakarta
Fighting crime in Jakarta Confronted with the rising crime rate in the capital, Jakarta's city administration appears to have found at least part of the answer: gas pistols to arm the city's public order and civil defense officers. For that purpose, City Hall is reported to have spent Rp. 1.2 billion, or the equivalent of about US$126,315, on the purchase of those weapons.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, U.S. pledge to talk on trade pact
S'pore, U.S. pledge to talk on trade pact WASHINGTON (Reuters): The United States and Singapore said on Wednesday they have made substantial progress on a free trade agreement, but much work remains to be done. In a joint statement at the end of a second round of negotiations on the proposed pact, the two countries pledged to resume talks "as soon as possible" in Singapore. The first two rounds of talks have been in the United States, but U.S.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bush may demand bigger Japanese defense role in the region
Bush may demand bigger Japanese defense role in the region By Gaku Shibata and Keiko Iizuka TOKYO: The administration of U.S. President-elect George W. Bush, who will be inaugurated Saturday, is likely to urge Japan to shoulder a greater burden in maintaining peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region, according to analysts. The U.S.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man United plans Asia tour in July
Man United plans Asia tour in July SINGAPORE (Reuters): Manchester United is planning a three- match tour of Asia in July, tour organizers said on Wednesday. The English champions will play in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, Singapore three days later, where they will meet a local selection, and Bangkok on July 28. United, looking to help develop the game in Asia, last played in Singapore in 1986.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indebted hotels under IBRA
Indebted hotels under IBRA BANDUNG: Three hotels owned by the West Java administration are now handled by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) due to unpaid debt, a councillor said on Wednesday. The hotels are the Hyatt and Preanger in Bandung and Hotel Salak in Bogor, Gatot Cahyono from the Council's Commission C on finance, told journalists.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Forum for Peace
Forum for Peace From Republika The newly established Indonesian Forum for Peace (FID), supported by a number of national figures, has gained popularity in Indonesia's political arena. It is quite acceptable for people of an assortment of backgrounds to get together in the pursuit of peace. Emil Salim and Mar'ie Muhammad, figures of the New Order, are found together with Imam B Prasodjo, Andi Mallarangeng, Mudji Sutrisno and a few more younger figures.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late, peso remains vulnerable
Asian currencies mostly down late, peso remains vulnerable SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Renewed weakness in the Japanese yen, the turmoil in the Philippines and confusion surrounding Indonesia's latest foreign exchange regulations cast a shadow on most Asian currencies late Thursday, dealers said. The New Taiwan dollar, the only gainer in Asia, resisted the pressure from the yen late in the day as foreign equity funds poured into the local bourse, dealers said.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cops arrested on drug trafficking charges
Cops arrested on drug trafficking charges JAKARTA (JP): Three police officers were among six drug trafficking suspects arrested on Wednesday by North Jakarta Police detectives, who seized 1.3 tons of dried marijuana in during a raid at the Regency II housing complex of Pasar Kamis, Tangerang. "The officers are from the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) elite police force, who are identified by their initials as KR, AS, and IS. They brought the marijuana from Aceh," North Jakarta police chief High Comr.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Safety changes made to Malaysian F1 circuit
Safety changes made to Malaysian F1 circuit KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Course modifications are under way to improve safety for drivers in the Malaysian Grand Prix, the second event of this year's Formula One season, organizers said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Daihatsu to expand Toyota ties beyond existing KL, RI
Daihatsu to expand Toyota ties beyond existing KL, RI TOKYO (AFX-ASIA): Daihatsu Motor Co Ltd president Takaya Yamada said the company would like to expand its alliance with Toyota Motor Corp beyond its existing tie-ups in Malaysia and Indonesia. "Our business in Malaysia and Indonesia is strong. We would like to strengthen our relationship with Toyota in areas where we have not yet set up our business," he told journalists at a briefing, without providing further details.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lopa testifies to meeting with the President
Lopa testifies to meeting with the President JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Baharuddin Lopa confirmed on Thursday that President Abdurrahman Wahid met with him last year to discuss the legal aspects of two financial scandals that are allegedly linked to the President.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supermarket price codes
Supermarket price codes From Kompas I am a customer of Supermarket Super Bazaar Matahari Pondokgede, Bekasi. Of late I have been disappointed by the pricing system using bar codes. I've often experienced that the prices displayed on the shelves do not match prices on the cashier's computer, with differences sometimes ranging from Rp 500 to Rp 1,000 per item.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Photo: A Letter from the Ocean by Mosista Pambudi at Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara, Jl. Antara No. 59 Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3458771), until Jan. 24. * Photo: Solidaritas, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Jan. 24. * Painting Lucia Hartini, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 34833954), until Jan.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
BCA launches farming credits
BCA launches farming credits YOGYAKARTA (JP): PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) Tbk. launched here on Thursday a Rp 100 billion (US$10.5 million) credit program for the country's farmers and fishermen. The bank's president, D.E. Setijoso, symbolically handed over Rp 30 billion in credits to the farmers of Central Java and Rp 20 billion to the farmers of Yogyakarta in a ceremony on Thursday to mark the start of the program.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
HSBC names two new executives
HSBC names two new executives JAKARTA (JP): HSBC announced here on Thursday the appointment of Nick JG Green as head of the bank's Investment Banking and Markets in Indonesia. Green joins from HSBC, Hong Kong, where he was in the Equity Capital Markets team. He was also HSBC's treasurer in South Korea after which he traded eurobonds in London.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mad cow disease - any risk of it in Indonesia?
Mad cow disease - any risk of it in Indonesia? By Tri Hafiningsih JAKARTA (JP): For many Indonesians, eating slices of deep fried beef brain, beef liver sauteed in hot chili sauce, tongue steak, a bowl of oxtail soup or tripe curry are culinary treats. Cuts of meat and entrails that end up as pet food or cattle feed in parts of western Europe and the United States are delicacies here. And almost no part of the animal goes to waste. From head to hoof, the entire carcass is used.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight-year jail term sought for Bob Hasan
Eight-year jail term sought for Bob Hasan JAKARTA (JP): State prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday to sentence timber tycoon Muhamad 'Bob' Hasan, a long-time crony of former president Soeharto, to eight years in jail for corruption. Chief prosecutor Arnold Angkouw, presenting the 418-page statement, said that the defendant's fraudulent aerial mapping project, from 1989 to 1999, had caused losses of US$244 million to the state.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Gus Dur should comply with the House's request'
'Gus Dur should comply with the House's request' President Abdurrahman 'Gus Dur' Wahid's refusal to come to the House of Representatives (DPR) to answer questions over two alleged financial scandals dubbed as Bruneigate and Buloggate has sparked a wide controversy. Political observer Riswandha Imawan of Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, comments on the issue. Question: Gus Dur has refused to come to the House to answer questions from legislators.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Higher tax on time deposits 'won't cause capital flight'
Higher tax on time deposits 'won't cause capital flight' JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Taxes Machfud Sidik has insisted that the increase in income tax on interest from bank time deposits and savings would not cause capital flight out of the country. Machfud said here on Thursday that tax was not the only factor affecting the domestic investment climate, and that other factors including interest rates, the exchange rate, inflation rate and political risk all played a greater role.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police to break into more sections of Tommy's residence
Police to break into more sections of Tommy's residence JAKARTA (JP): In yet another desperate attempt to locate the fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, police announced plans on Thursday to drill and break into at least three other spots in his house. Despite having found nobody in the air-conditioned and well- furnished underground bunker in Tommy's house, police refused to eliminate the possibility that the fugitive, a billionaire businessman, could be hiding somewhere in or around Jl.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
John Hancock has new president
John Hancock has new president JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of PT Asuransi Jiwa Bumiputera John Hancock has named Roderick F. Haire as the insurance company's president, replacing David W. Cottrell A British national, Haire has over 20 years of insurance and banking experience in the United Kingdom, Asia and the Middle East, the insurance company said in a statement.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
No agreement on Shangri-La dispute
No agreement on Shangri-La dispute JAKARTA (JP): A hearing at the House of Representatives between workers and management of the Shangri-La Hotel and officials of the Ministry of Manpower on Thursday failed to reach any significant agreement. The hearing at the House's Commission VII for manpower and social welfare affairs, led by legislator Jacob Nuwawea, decided that the hotel management should discuss the case with workers in a bi-party meeting before deciding any dismissal.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.18
Rupiah Rates Jan.18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bibit assigned to guard Jakarta
Bibit assigned to guard Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): In anticipation of security uncertainties in the capital, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has decided to replace Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Slamet Kirbiantoro with Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo. "We are preparing for the worst security situation in the capital due to political conflicts, but we do expect it to happen.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Highway robbery?
Highway robbery? On Jan. 17, 2000, The Jakarta Post reported that the Jakarta City Administration has just spent Rp 1.2 billion to buy 60 German-made Melcher tear-gas pistols for its public order units. Rp 20 million per gun seemed like a lot, so I went to the Internet, where the most expensive Melcher I could find cost roughly the rupiah equivalent of Rp 6 million; mid-range Melchers were closer to Rp 4 million.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
PLN plans long term contract for industries
PLN plans long term contract for industries JAKARTA (JP): State owned electricity company PT PLN is planning to offer large industrial users special power rates under long term contracts to better ensure their power supply. PLN president Kuntoro Mangkusubroto said on Thursday that his company was drafting long term contracts that would offer corporate users better service at a higher price.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
BI official accused of malfeasance
BI official accused of malfeasance BANDUNG, West Java: The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) will file on Friday a report to the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) on alleged malfeasance by a Bank Indonesia (BI) official in the supplying of paper for the Rp 1,000 and Rp 5,000 bank notes. "After a month-long investigation we have found evidence that a Korean company had won the bid to be the supplier of the paper when it was opened for tender in 1999.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Councillors urged to summon police chief
Councillors urged to summon police chief YOGYAKARTA: Representatives from eight local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) came to the City Council on Thursday, demanding that councillors summon the city police chief over several major unsolved cases. The cases include the murder of journalist Fuad Mohammad Syafruddin alias Udin (1996), the attempt to burn Masjid Gedhe mosque (1999), and the Sardjito Hospital bombing (2000). "The police's capability in handling major cases are questionable.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan's malaise due to copying West: Mahathir
Japan's malaise due to copying West: Mahathir OSAKA (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday a Japanese economic recovery was the key to East Asian prosperity, but that Japan's economic malaise was largely due to an insistence on aping Western practices.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Army's Special Force to be reorganized
Army's Special Force to be reorganized JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Special Force (Kopassus) will be reorganized to meet the demands of security environment in the future, a senior military officer said on Thursday. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said the elite force would slim its organization and decrease the number of its personnel as well.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Capital to extend 34 gas stations' land use permit
Capital to extend 34 gas stations' land use permit JAKARTA (JP): The city administration agreed on Thursday to extend the land use permit of 34 gas stations occupying green areas across the capital. Assistant to the city secretary for administration affairs Makmun Amin said the city administration would prepare a land use contract of the green areas to define the business status of these gas stations.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Conflicting role models in KL
Conflicting role models in KL KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Young women in Malaysia have a host of new role models. Shahrizat Jalil, promoted to women's affairs minister on Wednesday, was the latest in a string women taking over top jobs. But her appointment comes at a time when Islamic conservatism changes the way many ordinary Muslim women here act and dress.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMB for shop-houses still in process
IMB for shop-houses still in process JAKARTA (JP): A city official said on Thursday that the building permit for Plaza Kelapa Gading complex in North Jakarta, where hundreds of shop-houses are being constructed, is still being processed. North Jakarta mayor Soebagio said he had just found out that the city's planning agency had issued the block plan permit this week.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil futures end with pared gains
Palm oil futures end with pared gains KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed with pared gains on Thursday due to a lack of follow-through support ahead of next week's holidays. The market will be closed January 23-25 for the Chinese New Year celebration. The benchmark third-month April futures contract ended up two ringgit at 825 ringgit (US$217.10) a ton after trading in a tight nine-ringgit range.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
36 firms join telecoms expo
36 firms join telecoms expo JAKARTA (JP): Thirty-six telecommunications-related companies began a four-day exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Hall here on Thursday. According to Deddy Hermawan, chairman of the organizing committee, participants in the exhibition that concludes on Sunday, include state-owned companies PT Telkom and PT Indosat, fiber optic producer PT Siemen Kabel Optik, and digital radio service PT Worldspace Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three cellular operators seek DCS-1800 licenses
Three cellular operators seek DCS-1800 licenses JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's three cellular telephone network operators are seeking licenses to operate on the DCS-1800 network following the issuance of similar permits having been granted to telecommunications companies PT Telkom and PT Indosat last year, an expert said.