Archive: 4 January 2001
55 articles found
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Civil emergency remains in Maluku
Civil emergency remains in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Governor Saleh Latuconsina told reporters on Wednesday that the civil emergency status in Maluku still exists, given the current state of the province. According to Saleh, the major problem of abundant illegal firearms and explosive substances easily found in the province had not been overcome to warrant a lifting of the emergency status. "Therefore, I think the status is still appropriate to optimize the use of authority.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Holiday allowance for legislators
Holiday allowance for legislators In line with the steps of Indonesia's reform across all fields, we feel we have acquired the courage to comment on matters related to members of the House of Representatives (DPR) as follows: Early in December 2000 PT (Persero) Angkasa Pura II received visitors from Commission IV of the DPR which is in charge of Communication Affairs.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government expects Rp 500b from stolen logs
Government expects Rp 500b from stolen logs JAKARTA (JP): The government hopes to earn Rp 500 billion this year from the sale of timber confiscated from illegal loggers, the Ministry of Forestry said. The ministry's secretary-general, Suripto, also said the House of Representatives had agreed to double the ministry's budget in 2001 to Rp 10 billion to combat illegal logging. Some Rp 1.2 trillion (US$126 million) worth of timber is believed to be lost annually through illegal logging.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Antam forecasts higher output
Antam forecasts higher output JAKARTA (Dow Jones): Indonesia's listed nickel and gold miner PT Aneka Tambang expects to raise gold output by between 5% and 10% this year after it managed to bolster it to four tons last year, from 2.7 tons in 1999, the company's president Deddy Aditya Sumanegara said on Wednesday. He said gold output will continue to rise as disturbances from illegal miners near its gold mining site in Pongkor, West Java, have been abating substantially.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies down with U.S. economic slowdown news
Asian currencies down with U.S. economic slowdown news SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies slipped late Wednesday, as data pointing to a sharp U.S. economic slowdown and regional political uncertainties weighed on sentiment, dealers said. Investors are worried that falling global demand, led by a slowing U.S. economy, would hurt Asian technology exports, which drive most of their economies, especially South Korea and Taiwan.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan mulls piracy pact with ASEAN
Japan mulls piracy pact with ASEAN TOKYO (AFP): Japan is considering an antipiracy pact with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to allow it to join international patrols against pirates, a report said on Wednesday. Under the pact, Tokyo hopes to patrol in the Strait of Malacca with ASEAN nations and also wants to use the antipiracy pact to combat drug smugglers and illegal immigrants, the Sankei Shimbun said.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soedradjad questioned over loan scandal
Soedradjad questioned over loan scandal JAKARTA (JP): Former Bank Indonesia (BI) governor Soedradjad Djiwandono was questioned at the Attorney General's Office on Wednesday over a loan scandal which allegedly caused the central bank some US$1 billion in losses. Prosecutor Budiman Rahardjo said the 24 questions posed to Soedradjad during the seven-hour questioning were about the latter's acknowledgement and responsibility in financing creditors through two of BI's overseas subsidiaries.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Ajinomoto case
The Ajinomoto case Thank the holiday season and the good sense of all the parties involved for the fact that, for once, an argument involving religious principles did not get blown out of proportion and prompt street protests. The argument, this time, involves the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) on one side and PT Ajinomoto, the producer of the widely popular taste enhancer of the same name on the other.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL man writing book on hostage crisis
KL man writing book on hostage crisis KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A well-connected Malaysian businessman who helped negotiate the release of hostages held by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines said on Wednesday he is writing a book that will "expose the secrets and lies" surrounding the crisis.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women's role
Women's role The report by Ms. Linawati Sidarto entitled Women bear heaviest burden (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 29) was interesting and deserves a comment. In an agricultural society there is a division of labor in the family. The men do the harder works which require stronger muscles such as hoeing, plowing as well as carrying the seeds and harvest. Whereas women do the lighter jobs requiring more care, like sowing the seeds, doing the post harvest work and selling the agricultural products.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ajinomoto given 3 week deadline to withdraw products
Ajinomoto given 3 week deadline to withdraw products JAKARTA (JP): PT Ajinomoto Indonesia have been given a three- week deadline to withdraw all of its products which contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) from store shelves following findings that it used substances derived from pigs in the process of making the product.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Actor Tino Karno passes away
Actor Tino Karno passes away JAKARTA (JP): Actor and movie director Tino Karno, 42, died of cardiac arrest at the Puri Cinere Hospital in Cinere, South Jakarta, on Wednesday afternoon. Family members said that Tino died after doctors failed to revive him after suffering respiratory failure. "Tino died of severe breathing problems. We are waiting for (Tino's brother and famous actor) Rano Karno to come back from Surakarta (in Central Java)," Tino's niece, Sherli, said over the phone on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Progress of Banten depends on the people
Progress of Banten depends on the people By Ridwan M. Sijabat CILEGON, Banten (JP): In entering the autonomy era, there is no doubt that the newly established Banten province lags in many areas particularly as it is sandwiched between two powerful provinces -- Jakarta and West Java.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
The making of Islamic studies
The making of Islamic studies By Azyumardi Azra JAKARTA: As far as Islamic studies in Indonesia are concerned, there are two main traditions: one that originates from Middle Eastern universities and the tradition of Islamic studies developed at Western universities. Each of the two traditions influence the direction and approach employed at the State Academy of Islamic Studies (IAIN).
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Controversy looms over deputy mayor
Controversy looms over deputy mayor BOGOR (JP): Leading councilors here have been split over a proposal to appoint a deputy mayor. Head of the city council's commission D for regional development affairs John Lahay said on Wednesday the city was in need of a deputy mayor due to the myriad of problems shouldered by the mayor. "Many problems which could not be handled by the mayor will be taken over by his deputy," John said.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Artist Bimo brings glory of color to tableware
Artist Bimo brings glory of color to tableware By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Only a few years ago Bimo Chondro was just another employee in a bank. Then his colorful past returned to haunt the young Sundanese. Colorful childhood secrets that were piled up inside his mother's cupboard and in the rainbow-colored clothes that she wrapped daily around her sinewy contours knocked around in his imagination constantly.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia PM visits Myanmar amid hopes for dialog
Malaysia PM visits Myanmar amid hopes for dialog YANGON (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad began a week-long working visit to Myanmar on Wednesday, raising hopes he could help broker dialogue between the military government and its pro-democracy opposition. Mahathir was due to meet Senior General Than Shwe, chairman of the ruling State Peace and Development Council, on Wednesday afternoon, before attending an official dinner.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Open season in the Philippines
Open season in the Philippines SINGAPORE: The Filipino people are coping reasonably well in the aftermath of the awful string of bomb explosions last Saturday in Manila and its environs, which left 15 people dead. There has been no noticeable deterioration in law and order in the boisterous capital, no panic flight to the safer provinces or overseas havens by those with the means to do so.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
POM to become independent body directly under President
POM to become independent body directly under President JAKARTA (JP): In line with the implementation of regional autonomy, the Directorate General of Food and Drug Control (POM) will separate from the Ministry of Health to become an independent body directly under the President's supervision. POM's director general Sampurno told reporters on Wednesday that the change was not official yet but would be realized sometime this month. "POM will remain under the central government's control.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Justices named for top appeal trials
Justices named for top appeal trials JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has named presiding justices for the trials to hear appeals sought by lawyers of former president Soeharto and his fugitive son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. The Supreme Court's director for criminal cases, Djoko Sarwoko, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday Justice M.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore library to set up ASEAN network
S'pore library to set up ASEAN network SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore's National Library Board has been picked by ASEAN leaders to set up a shared information resource base for the 10-country grouping, it was reported on Wednesday. The project seeks to enable 500 million people to enjoy 40 million titles available at national libraries in the countries belonging to ASEAN in addition to obtaining access to web-based and multimedia resources, Channel NewsAsia said.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heavy selling persists in Malaysia palm oil
Heavy selling persists in Malaysia palm oil KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Heavy liquidation persisted in Malaysian palm oil futures at the close on Wednesday, reflecting losses in the Chicago market and talk of Indian plans to further increase import duties on edible oils. The benchmark third-month March futures contract ended down 34 ringgit at 754 ringgit (US$198.42) a ton. Volume was 2,199 lots, up from 1,370 lots on Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Paintings by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), until Feb. 10. * Paintings Wings and Excursions by Astari Rasjid, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran, Denpasar, until Jan. 12. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
City recruits 850 ex-Kamra
City recruits 850 ex-Kamra JAKARTA (JP): At least 850 former members of the People's Security civilian guards (Kamra) have been employed by the Jakarta administrations as public order officers. Deputy Governor for Administrative Affair Abdul Kahfi said on Wednesday that the new recruits were selected from around 2,000 former Kamra members, who had applied for a job to the City Public Order Office.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government drafts bill on coastal management
Government drafts bill on coastal management JAKARTA (JP): The government is drafting a bill on coastal spatial layout and management in a bid to help the country and its regions cope with the implementation of regional autonomy. "The bill will clearly state the divisions between coastal areas for conservation, exploration, tourism, development, and other use," Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sarwono Kusumaatmadja told The Jakarta Post and Kompas at his office on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
FID seeks political support from Gus Dur
FID seeks political support from Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Forum for Peace (FID) met with President Abdurrahman Wahid on Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to obtain the President's political support for its efforts to identify the perpetrators behind the Christmas Eve bombing incidents.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP readies for foreign tourists
RP readies for foreign tourists MANILA (DPA): A Philippine tourism official said on Wednesday hotels and airlines were already gearing up for an influx of foreign visitors into the country for Chinese New Year celebrations despite a wave of deadly bombings in the capital. Nixon Kua, head of the Philippine Tourism Authority, said airlines have scheduled additional flights into the country and hotels have cleared rooms in preparation for the Chinese New Year on Jan.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina's new executives installed
Pertamina's new executives installed JAKARTA (JP): The government installed the new board of directors of the state oil and gas company Pertamina on Wednesday, as part of a restructuring program for the country's largest state company being conducted in anticipation of the free market era. The government reduced Pertamina's board of directorates from seven to six under the presidential decree No. 313/200, which was signed on Nov. 11, 2000 but only revealed to the public on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
KAI adds more cars to reduce passenger backlog
KAI adds more cars to reduce passenger backlog JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT KAI railroad company has added more cars, or in some instances combined two train services, in an effort to cut a huge backlog of passengers left stranded by disruptions to services earlier in the week.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Kalimantan seeks medical staff
E. Kalimantan seeks medical staff SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan (JP): Local officials here on Wednesday highlighted the need for more medical staff in the province saying that the lack of human resources severely impeded health care. The head of the provincial Health Agency, Awang Joenani, said that the lack of medical staff was particularly acute in Kutai Kertanegara Regency and Bulungan Regency.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3
Rupiah Rates Jan. 3 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
President to visit Palembang
President to visit Palembang JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is due to arrive in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Thursday for a two-day visit, the Press and Media Bureau at the Presidential Secretariat announced on Wednesday. The president and First Lady Sinta Nuriyah will depart from Halim Perdanakusumah airport, East Jakarta on Thursday afternoon. During the visit President Abdurrahman will meet local figures and religious leaders at the state-owned fertilizer company Pusri's Musi Hall.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 TV Series 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Comedy 11:00 Music 12:30 p.m. TV Series 2:00 News 2:30 Music 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Children's Program 5:30 TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 9:00 News 9:35 Music 10:30 News Program 2 5:00 p.m. TVRI News 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 City News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 Entertainment News 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia supports OPEC plan to cut crude oil output
Indonesia supports OPEC plan to cut crude oil output JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday that it supported calls for a production cut of between 1 million to 1.5 million barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that Indonesia would propose the production cut in the upcoming OPEC meeting in Vienna on Jan. 17.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada's main accuser unfazed in cross-examination
Estrada's main accuser unfazed in cross-examination MANILA (Reuters): The prosecution's star witness in Philippine President Joseph Estrada's impeachment trial clung firmly on Wednesday to testimony that he funneled millions of dollars in gambling payoffs to the former actor.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court yet to notify Pande's lawyers about prosecutors' appeal
Court yet to notify Pande's lawyers about prosecutors' appeal JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court has yet to notify Pande Nasorahona Lubis' team of defense lawyers about an appeal by prosecutors against a Nov. 23, 2000 court ruling which acquitted Pande of all charges in the Rp 546 billion (US$57.4 million) Bank Bali scandal, an official said on Wednesday. "The panel of judges have yet to hand over the dossiers to the court's criminal section," M.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bukittinggi gets tourist windfall
Bukittinggi gets tourist windfall PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Recreational areas in Bukittinggi during the past week of holidays were packed, officials said on Wednesday. Famous tourist attractions such as the Kinantan Cultural and Wildlife Reserve, which is part of the Ford De Kock Fort, attracted up to 2,000 visitors each day.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 3, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,100 -150 96,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 100 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 900 -50 580,000 Alter Abadi 120 0 0 Alumindo Light Metal 725 -75 2,500 Andhi Chandra 1,100 -75 12,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 260 20 2,500 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 850 -50 274,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC Centertex...
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
South Korea struggles to finish World Cup venues
South Korea struggles to finish World Cup venues JAKARTA (JP): South Korea, which will jointly host the 2002 soccer World Cup with neighboring Japan, is struggling to finish the construction of local stadia this year. Yonhap news agency reported that the average progress of stadium construction has reached 78 percent, an impressive figure compared to last year when the public had doubts on the readiness of those venues to welcome the world's best soccer players and their supporters.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Edy says Council's plenary session legitimate
Edy says Council's plenary session legitimate JAKARTA (JP): City Council Speaker Edy Waluyo defended on Wednesday the way he presided over the Dec. 30 plenary session which endorsed the city draft budget, saying he just followed the wishes of the floor. "All the decisions (in the meeting) were not of my desire, as I merely executed what the forum had approved based on the rules. The approval of the draft budget is everyone's responsibility," Edy told a press meeting.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to sell Bank Niaga, BCA in June: Edwin
IBRA to sell Bank Niaga, BCA in June: Edwin JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to divest the government ownership in the publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Niaga sometime in June, according to agency Chairman Edwin Gerungan. Edwin said on Wednesday that the sale of two banks would contribute about Rp 6 trillion (US$6.38 billion) to IBRA's goal to raise some Rp 27 trillion in cash this year.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore mosques wire up for the times
Singapore mosques wire up for the times By Amy Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters): Every Friday, tens of thousands of Muslim men crowd into Singapore's 70 mosques to hear an identical sermon that had been distributed over the Internet earlier in the week. The unorthodox way the sermon is delivered reflects how the city state's central Islamic body has adapted to technology and a new style of mosque management. "We're moving in tandem with what the community wants.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
First phase of SEA Games training may be a failure, says KONI official
First phase of SEA Games training may be a failure, says KONI official JAKARTA (JP): The beginning of the year 2001 has not been good for the National Sports Council (KONI) as its first phase of training program for the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games may be a failure.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Troubled Indonesia: It is sailing around a flat earth
Troubled Indonesia: It is sailing around a flat earth By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): Post-Soeharto Indonesia has learned the nuances of democracy: from street demonstrations to party organizing, from "retreat of the general" to militarizing civilian, from utopian philosophizing to the beginnings of coalition building. But nobody knows what direction Indonesia is taking and if its fractured societies can coexist within one nation.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI's forex reserves up
RI's forex reserves up JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday that foreign exchange reserves in the fourth week of December 2000 increased by US$112.3 million to $29.39 billion from its level in the previous week. The central bank said in a statement that the higher forex reserves was particularly due to foreign borrowing and oil revenue.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Opening access to economic opportunity in Indonesia
Opening access to economic opportunity in Indonesia The following is the first of two articles by Roderick Brazier, the director of economics programs of The Asia Foundation in Jakarta, identifying nine key areas to open access to economic opportunity. In the next article, to be run on Friday, he will focus his attention on legal infrastructure, information and credit.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
All believers should be aware
All believers should be aware From Media Indonesia The sadness, suffering and sacrifices of the victims of the recent bomb blasts in several parts of Java and elsewhere have profoundly touched the hearts of all right-thinking people. These well-planned and well-coordinated acts of heinous violence have certainly cost the masterminds quite a lot of money, but what exactly were they aimed at?
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian population 203.45 million: BPS
Indonesian population 203.45 million: BPS JAKARTA (JP): Population growth in the last decade has been declining as indicated by the results of the latest census which shows that Indonesia now has a population of 203,456,005 of which nearly 60 percent live on Java island.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inflation reached 9.35 percent in December: Statistics Bureau
Inflation reached 9.35 percent in December: Statistics Bureau JAKARTA (JP): Inflation in 2000 reached 9.35 percent compared to the government's initial target of between 5 percent and 7 percent, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) announced on Wednesday. Bureau chief Soedarti Surbakti said inflation increased 1.94 percent in December compared to the previous month, particularly due to higher food prices.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government slams autonomy critics
Government slams autonomy critics JAKARTA (JP): Home Affairs Minister Surjadi Soedirdja struck back at the mounting criticism over the newly-implemented regional autonomy on Wednesday, saying that the issue had been "overly politicized".
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP economic zone investment up in 2000 despite troubles
RP economic zone investment up in 2000 despite troubles MANILA (AP): Investment in Philippine special economic zones nearly doubled last year to 74 billion pesos (US$1.5 billion) despite economic and political problems besetting the country, authorities reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
PM Mahathir, opposition urged to hold talks
PM Mahathir, opposition urged to hold talks KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The party of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday it would urge him to open new talks with opposition leaders aimed at healing rifts within the Muslim Malay ethnic group, which has long dominated Malaysian politics.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Christmas bombings aim at toppling Gus Dur: Police
Christmas bombings aim at toppling Gus Dur: Police JAKARTA (JP): National Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Wednesday that the bomb explosions at churches in seven provinces on Christmas Eve were targeted to topple the President and the government. "It's too naive to say that the bombings were aimed at replacing the national police chief.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government not to allow provinces to borrow funds yet
Government not to allow provinces to borrow funds yet JAKARTA (JP): The finance ministry will not provide the necessary government guarantees to enable provincial or regency administrations to borrow funds this year, according to Director General of Budget Anshari Ritonga. Anshari said that the government wanted to first measure the ability of the regions to repay debt before they would be allowed to borrow. "We don't expect the regions to borrow this year," he told reporters at his office.
Thu, 04 Jan 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman delays decision on Ryaas' resignation
Abdurrahman delays decision on Ryaas' resignation JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid delayed responding to State Minister for Administrative Reform Ryaas Rasyid's resignation submission from the Cabinet post, and asked him to stay, pending consultation with Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, a spokesman said on Wednesday.