Archive: 24 October 2001
76 articles found
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two losses place Indonesian team 11th at Bermuda Bowl tourney
Two losses place Indonesian team 11th at Bermuda Bowl tourney Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian bridge team got off to a shaky start at the Bermuda Bowl now underway in Paris, after conceding two defeats and scoring a victory in the first three sessions on Monday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
b]Central Java flood: At least two people were killed and tens of
b]Central Java flood: At least two people were killed and tens of thousands of others evacuated on Tuesday when their homes in three Central Java regencies were inundated by floodwater, caused by three days of incessant rain.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
BMW Indonesia eyes 19% jump in sales this year
BMW Indonesia eyes 19% jump in sales this year Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT BMW Indonesia is targeting car sales to hit 3,000 vehicles this year, a rise of over 19 percent from last year's total of 2,418, which would mark yet another year that the firm has led the country's luxury car market. BMW sales and marketing director Bintoro Tjitrowirjo expressed on Tuesday his confidence of meeting that target.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Amusement parks offer special holiday program
Amusement parks offer special holiday program Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Museums and amusement parks are offering some alternatives for students looking to fill up their school holidays this week. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta has a program called Wira Budaya week, which will feature on Sunday a carnival of traditional soldiers from various provinces.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Shanghai APEC
Shanghai APEC The Asia-Pacific rim countries meet every year to discuss their economic woes, in particular how to promote international trade by removing artificial, mostly government made, barriers. The objective of the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization is to facilitate the flow of trade between APEC members. The Sept.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Compensate hardships in the past
Compensate hardships in the past The crisis that struck us in 1997 has caused the nation to collapse. But now, although it's late, we must compensate the gloomy moments of the past. If not, we will be left further behind. Let us share the tasks at hand. The government must take care of the problems related to foreign affairs, create a clear agenda for economic recovery, and fix education and public service systems.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/money
JP/18/money Singapore said Tuesday that it had been officially notified that the World Trade Organization (WTO) will push ahead with a crucial ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar next month. Singapore had been named as an alternative venue due to security concerns over the U.S.-led military attacks on Afghanistan, but WTO officials have expressed determination to hold the talks in Qatar despite its proximity to the battle zone.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/Swiping
JP/2/Swiping Students check passing buses for non-Muslims Jupriadi The Jakarta Post Makassar Amid mounting anti-U.S. sentiment in South Sulawesi, dozens of students from the Indonesian Muslim University assaulted non- Muslims in Makassar, protesting the recent burning of an Osama bin Laden effigy in the predominantly Christian province of North Sulawesi. The incident occurred near the campus between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
"APEC would be wise to stay true to its mission and essence of
"APEC would be wise to stay true to its mission and essence of economic cooperation and not stray into a security organization which can counter terrorism, because that is not the original intention of APEC and institutionally it would not be able to deal with it." Mari Pangestu Economist Centre for Strategic and International Studies Shanghai
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the
JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in connection with the inquiry into FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who is charged under Article 154 and Article 156 of the criminal code for provoking communal hatred and inciting hatred against the government in connection with last week's anti-U.S. demonstration. The city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said the two were Hasanuddin and M.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Car smuggling investigation halted
Car smuggling investigation halted R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Jayapura Police have halted their investigation of the ship Golden Coast, which has been under arrest for more than two months as it had been used to try to smuggle used Japanese cars into the city and have also freed a suspect in the case. Adj. Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing, chief of Jayapura Police, said the police made the decision at the recommendation of the Governor of Irian Jaya, Jaap Salossa.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to set up civilian security force
Government to set up civilian security force Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revealed on Tuesday that the government planned to form a new force of civilian security guards (Pamswakarsa) across the country to help secure their own neighborhoods. "The idea of establishing Pamswakarsa is due to our concern over local security.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
T-shirt bazaar at Bentara Budaya
T-shirt bazaar at Bentara Budaya JAKARTA: There is now another way to show your love: say it with a T-shirt. Come to the T-shirt Expo and Bazaar at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, on Jl. Palmerah Selatan 17, Central Jakarta, and you can order your own T-shirt with a picture of your beloved printed on it. The one-week event, which will last until Sunday, features about a dozen T-shirt producers from Bali, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Jakarta and Bogor, who are famous for their unique, creative designs.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR unlikely to set up constitutional commission
MPR unlikely to set up constitutional commission Kurniawan Hari and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The debate on the creation of a constitutional commission suffered a setback on Tuesday. The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) insisted on strengthening its team of experts in charge of amending the Constitution rather than setting up a new commission. However, the MPR will still be open to input from the public, which will be discussed at next month's Annual Session.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Who will command the Indonesian military?
Who will command the Indonesian military? Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The next person to fill the post of military chief has become the latest topic of discussion among senior officers as incumbent Adm. Widodo AS prepares to retire in November. Army Chief Gen. Endriarto Sutarto and the chairman of the military faction at the House of Representatives, Lt. Gen. Budi Harsono, said that only a four-star general who had a field career should be considered.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
APEC's credibility depends on its concrete actions
APEC's credibility depends on its concrete actions The Strait Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The APEC summit in Shanghai last Sunday turned out to be a productive affair. On the economic front, leaders of the 21 Pacific Rim economies all pledged to press on with trade liberalization and reforms. They will support the launching of new global negotiations at the World Trade Organization.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three nabbed for peddling 'putaw'
Three nabbed for peddling 'putaw' JAKARTA: Police arrested three teenagers in a vacant house in Gambir area in Central Jakarta late on Monday for allegedly selling putaw (low grade heroin) and lexothan pills. The three were identified as Idris Mardianto, Yosi Haryanto and Barlian -- who are all residents of Kalideres in West Jakarta. Initially police received reports from nearby residents who said that people frequented the vacant house on Jl.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Strong anticorruption law approved by legislators
Strong anticorruption law approved by legislators Efforts to eliminate widespread corruption entered a significant phase on Tuesday after the House of Representatives approved an anticorruption bill, which is expected to strongly arm legal authorities. The new law that was approved at the House plenary session was an amendment of Anticorruption Law No. 31 issued in 1999.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian for foreign speakers
Indonesian for foreign speakers During the Fourth International Conference of Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (KIPBIPA IV), which took place recently in Bali, I noticed a great deal of progress, both in content as well as the choice of location. Currently, the teaching of the Indonesian language to foreign speakers has altered substantially, not just in method but also context.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Noted Riau figure dies
Noted Riau figure dies PEKANBARU, Riau: Sadiah Mustafa Yatim, a noted figure, died from hepatitis at Ibnu Sina General Hospital on Monday at the age of 67. Sadiah, the founder of the Sempena Riau Foundation and owner of the Melayu Museum, was widely known in the Riau archipelago for her hard work to conserve the Melayu culture, including traditional marriage customs.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional autonomy misinterpretated
Regional autonomy misinterpretated Panca Nugraha The Jakarta Post Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that it was too early to implement the Law on regional autonomy at the regency level, and it was causing misinterpretation in places. "The misinterpretation has apparently affected manpower. There is discrimination in many regencies where they employed locals. Fees have been imposed on workers or employees from other regencies," said Nuwa Wea.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Much ado about bill
Much ado about bill The controversy over the National Police bill, which erupted on the eve of its passage into law by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, suggests that the public has never been given a chance to thoroughly scrutinize the legislation. However, this lack of public debate is typical of other laws previously passed by the House.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bogor official admits to bribery
Bogor official admits to bribery Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The head of Bogor Health Agency admitted that he had given Rp 20 million (US$2,000) to a municipal administration official who had supervised the supply of medicine to the agency.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil, gas law: The House of Representatives finally approved on
Oil, gas law: The House of Representatives finally approved on Tuesday a long-awaited new oil and gas law, which will end the decades-old lucrative monopoly of state oil and gas firm Pertamina. Page 2 Police law: Bowing to mounting public pressure, the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Tuesday to reconsider its plan to pass the controversial police bill into law on Wednesday. Page 3 U.S.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 JP/11/Conversion Rupiah Rates Oct.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
APEC's messages and implications for Indonesia
APEC's messages and implications for Indonesia Mari Pangestu, Economist, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Shanghai Another APEC year has passed. The meeting served up the usual APEC fare of improving the processes and mechanisms to clarify the road map to reach the Bogor goal of free trade and investment by 2010/2020.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cambodia irritated over invitation
Cambodia irritated over invitation CAMBODIA: Foreign ministry has expressed its irritation over an upcoming ASEAN meeting on international terrorism which it said it had not been informed about or invited to. The ministry's permanent secretary Chem Widhya said in Phnom Penh late Monday that it had learned about the meeting, due to be held by the end of November, through Thai media reports. "We are surprised that we have not received the information through diplomatic channels," he said.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Much ado about bill
Much ado about bill The controversy over the National Police bill, which erupted on the eve of its passage into law by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, suggests that the public has never been given a chance to thoroughly scrutinize the legislation. However, this lack of public debate is typical of other laws previously passed by the House.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ayam Taliwang thriving despite fast-food boom
Ayam Taliwang thriving despite fast-food boom Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali A visit to Lombok is not complete without eating ayam taliwang -- fried, grilled or roasted chicken, a popular local cuisine. In Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, there are a number of restaurants that call themselves ayam taliwang restaurants, or those that include the special dish on their menus.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Privatization needs public campaign, IMF says
Privatization needs public campaign, IMF says Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a public awareness campaign promoting the importance of selling state assets was crucial to speeding up Indonesia's privatization process amid frequent opposition from various groups. The IMF's senior representative for Jakarta, David C.L. Nellor, said on Tuesday that the government should communicate with the public about the long-term benefits of privatization.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace Panca Nugraha The Jakarta Post Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that the early implementation of the regional autonomy law had brought about one negative impact so far: ethnic discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination varied among regions, but the most obvious was the preference of locals to migrants from outside the regencies or provinces.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Korean businessmen study RI market
Korean businessmen study RI market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty Korean businessmen are here for a three-day visit to explore business and investment opportunities and to promote trade relations with Indonesia. The trade mission is led by Shyn Dong Soo, vice mayor of Daegu, South Korea's third largest city.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House okays oil, gas law
House okays oil, gas law Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Tuesday a long-awaited new oil and gas law, which will end the decades-old lucrative monopoly of state oil and gas firm Pertamina. During the House plenary session, the small Love the Nation Democratic faction (FPDKB) asked the House to delay until December its approval for the new law so as to give more time to legislators to thoroughly debate the bill.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Territorial row: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled
Territorial row: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Tuesday that the Philippines cannot intervene in a territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia, saying Manila had failed to show it had a clear interest in the case. The Philippines wanted to intervene because any decision on sovereignty over the islands of Pulau Ligitan and Pulau Sipidan, situated off the coast of Sabah on the island of Borneo, could have a bearing on its dormant territorial claim on parts of North Borneo.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Patrol sea chase ends in shootout
Patrol sea chase ends in shootout MALAYSIA: Twelve people, believed to be illegal immigrants, were detained by the Malaysian army after a shootout at sea, off the coast of the east Malaysian state of Sabah, Bernama news agency reported on Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Muhammad Yassin Yahya said a boat ferrying a dozen people had opened fire on a six-man military vessel patrolling the area on the northwest coast of Borneo island on Monday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Suspected muggers gunned down
Suspected muggers gunned down JAKARTA: Cakung Police in East Jakarta shot dead two suspected muggers late on Monday for resisting arrest and endangering officers' lives, a police report said on Tuesday. Rudi, 21, and Hamba Tua Siregar, 30, died after receiving at least three gunshot wounds each.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace
Regions accused of ethnic discrimination in the workplace Panca Nugraha, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Tuesday that the early implementation of the regional autonomy law had brought about one negative impact so far: ethnic discrimination in the workplace. Discrimination varies among regions, but the most obvious is the preference of locals to migrants from outside the regencies or provinces.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Take it or leave it? Health consumers have few choices
Take it or leave it? Health consumers have few choices Ida Indawati Khouw, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every time "Ani" is about to consult her well-known gynecologist, she suddenly gets a "headache". The problem has nothing to do with her pregnancy, but rather the amount of money she will have to spend on the visit. In fact, she will have to pay more than a million rupiah on a single visit. The 28-year-old woman, whose is carrying her first child, realizes that medical care is expensive.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Traditional Performance Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
Rupiah Rates Oct.23 JP/18 /Conversion Rupiah Rates Oct.23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina, BP Muriah to develop gas field
Pertamina, BP Muriah to develop gas field State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has agreed with BP Muriah Ltd., a subsidiary of the Anglo-American energy firm, BP PLC, to jointly develop an offshore gas field north of the island of Java, Pertamina announced in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,250 -25 75,000 Adindo Foresta 95 0 0 AGIS 110 0 539,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 -5 2,059,500 Alakasa 215 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 775 -25 17,500 Alter Abadi 70 20 50,500 Alumindo Light 500 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 260 10 36,500 Aneka Tambang 1,025 -25 6,032,500 Apac Citra 260 20...
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10
1. Sutiyoso - 4x10 Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis: Councillor 2. Holiday - 2x24 Amusement parks offer special holiday program 3. Suap - 4x 8 Bogor official admits to bribery 4. Murder - 1x 20 Teenage girl killed for calling man sissy
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Scientists told to use morals
Scientists told to use morals Israr Ardiyansyah and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Tasikmalaya President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on scientists to take morality into account when utilizing biotechnology, saying science should be developed for human advancement and dignity.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Our banking industry
Our banking industry Exactly 13 years ago, the government offered the 1988 October Package, which stipulated light requirements for the operation of banks. At that time, a person could open a bank for only Rp 10 billion. Two or three years later, new banks mushroomed. Some conglomerate owners even owned three or four banks at the same time. Eight years later, several new banks closed down. The government had begun to liquidate banks with little hope of being saved.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mayor's disappearance puzzles legislators
Mayor's disappearance puzzles legislators Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The disappearance of Surabaya mayor Soenarto Sumoprawiro is continuing to puzzle municipality officials and legislators, who held a meeting on Tuesday to seek clarification as to his whereabouts. The meeting ended without any firm decisions been taken over the municipality's mounting problems, including garbage disposal.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
"Problems have frequently arisen when the application of
"Problems have frequently arisen when the application of biotechnology encroaches moral values ....." Megawati
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.23
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House approves Rp 4.1t subsidy for PLN in 2002
House approves Rp 4.1t subsidy for PLN in 2002 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives budget committee approved on Tuesday a total of Rp 14.25 trillion (US$1.4 billion) in non-fuel subsidies, including a Rp 4.1 trillion electricity subsidy. The decision was made during the last round of deliberations regarding the 2002 draft state budget. The House is expected to approve the draft budget in a plenary session on Wednesday afternoon.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan seeks $776m from KPC
East Kalimantan seeks $776m from KPC The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan administration demanded on Tuesday that the South Jakarta District Court order coal mining giant PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) and its shareholders to pay $776 million in compensation and annul the company's contract of works for breaching an agreement to divest shares.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police to question FPI executives
Police to question FPI executives JAKARTA: Police are scheduled to question two members of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) on Friday as witnesses in connection with the inquiry into FPI commander Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq, who has been charged with provoking communal hatred and inciting hatred against the government. The city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said the two were Hasanuddin and M. Sidiq, who both were acting as field coordinators during an anti-U.S.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Paris Club interest delay possible, IMF says
Paris Club interest delay possible, IMF says Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday it would be possible for the heavily indebted Indonesia to receive interest rescheduling on top of principal rescheduling under a third Paris Club deal which the government hopes to secure to ease the country's massive debt burden. "In the past many countries have received both principal rescheduling and interest rescheduling.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah underlines need for recovery
Hamzah underlines need for recovery Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Vice President Hamzah Haz demanded on Tuesday that the public help maintain security and political stability to allow the real sector to recover, otherwise the economic crisis would worsen.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
75 percent of libraries in cities
75 percent of libraries in cities JAKARTA: Up to 75 percent of libraries are located in urban areas, illustrating the widening education gulf between urban and rural areas, National Library development chairman Idris Kamah said here last week. To narrow the education divide, the National Library proposes that the government develop more libraries in villages. The National Library is drafting a national library system to account for the legal basis for the development of national libraries.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / PT Semen Gresik's overall sales rose 7.7 percent on year during the first nine months of 2001 to 11.56 million metric tons on the back of higher domestic sales, the cement maker said in a statement Tuesday. Domestic group sales during this period grew 12 percent to 8.37 million tons from 7.47 million tons a year ago, but its exports fell 2.2 percent to 3.19 million tons from 3.26 million tons in the first nine months of last year. -- Dow Jones Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Over 10,000 houses submerged in Central Java
Over 10,000 houses submerged in Central Java Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas, Central Java At least two people were killed and tens of thousands of others evacuated on Tuesday when their homes in three Central Java regencies were inundated by floodwater, caused by three days of incessant rain. More than 10,000 houses in hundreds of villages in the Banyumas, Kebumen and Cilacap regencies were inundated by floods of between 0.5 meter and one meter in depth.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
A close friend says Akbar will bring others down if he is
A close friend says Akbar will bring others down if he is investigated over the Bulog money.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Paris denies visa appeal for Chen
Paris denies visa appeal for Chen TAIWAN: Foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had launched a last- ditch appeal after Paris denied President Chen Shui-bian a visa to collect a human rights award in Strasbourg.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan did not boycott APEC
Taiwan did not boycott APEC The Jakarta Post ran a report in its Oct. 20 issue on page 9 entitled Taiwan boycotts APEC, sees setback in China ties. This is due to the fact that China did not send us an invitation so naturally we did not attend the meeting. We deeply regret China's failure to fulfill its obligation as host of the meeting and to abide by APEC's rules of the game. This year on APEC's agenda was the issue of cooperation against terrorism.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis: Councillor
Sutiyoso has no sense of crisis: Councillor Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors condemned Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday for making a 10-day visit to Madrid, Athens and Amsterdam as part of a sister city cooperation program, despite the tense security situation and difficult economic conditions here. "I think the visit is not an important one. It should have been postponed due to the situation here," councillor Syarifien Maloko of the Crescent and Star Party said.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Concert, dances organized
Concert, dances organized JAKARTA: A three-day cultural event called Youth Culture Show will take place at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Jl. Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta, beginning on Thursday, in observance of Youth Pledge Day. On the first day, prominent teenage jazz singer Andien is among the artists who will perform in a concert titled Bung Hatta Indonesian Youth, which is brought to stage by Trisakti Alumni Lacuissa Choir. The show will also feature singer Neno Warisman and pianist Ary Sutedja.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI sends shuttlers to Thailand Open
PBSI sends shuttlers to Thailand Open Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a no-show at two badminton Grand Prix tournaments in Europe, cash-strapped Indonesia has pledged to field a 23-strong team at the US$30,000 Thailand Open in Bangkok early next month. Earlier this month, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) pulled its shuttlers from the Dutch Open and German Open, each offering $50,000 in cash prizes.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Susanto, Andrean score second wins
Susanto, Andrean score second wins JAKARTA: Indonesia's Susanto Megaranto and Andrean Susilodinata booked their second wins at the Junior World Chess Championship in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, on Monday. After his win over Eduardo Ege Vandepette of Spain in the opening round, Susanto, who is competing in the U-14 category, beat Navarro Ortiz, also from Spain, in the second round.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kupang mayor steps down
Kupang mayor steps down KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang Mayor Lerik stepped down on Tuesday to allow the municipal legislative council to hold an election to find a successor. Lerik, whose term of office was to end in March 2002, handed his letter of resignation to Mell Yacob, chairman of the municipal legislative council, during the legislature's plenary session on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teenage girl killed for calling man syssy
Teenage girl killed for calling man syssy TANGERANG: A prosecutor urged the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to sentence a 20-year-old man to 15 years in jail for the premeditated murder of a teenage girl who called him a sissy. Prosecutor M. Adam said that the defendant Hendriyanto, alias Des Rinaldi, 20, killed his own relative Melisa Aprilia, 19, on May 29 because he was offended by the victim who called him a sissy as he always stayed at home and never dated girls.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Tel. 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Cascades Poolside Restaurant: Jazz Band, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - The Tavern Pub: Live music, Tuesday to Sunday, 9 p.m. onwards, Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m.).
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House reviews plan to enact new police law
House reviews plan to enact new police law The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bowing to mounting public pressure, the House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Tuesday to reconsider its plan to pass the controversial police bill into law on Wednesday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan to agree on FX swap deal with China
Japan to agree on FX swap deal with China Yoko Nishikawa, Reuters, Tokyo Japan and China are in the final stage of talks on a yen-yuan swap deal as part of a fledgling Asia-wide currency safety net, Japanese officials said on Tuesday. They hope to agree on the scheme in the next few weeks.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angry students beat up bus passengers
Angry students beat up bus passengers Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Amid mounting anti-U.S. sentiment in South Sulawesi, dozens of students from the Indonesian Muslim University assaulted non- Muslims in Makassar, protesting the recent burning of an Osama bin Laden effigy in the predominantly Christian province of North Sulawesi. The incident occurred near the campus between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Recall of absent councillors urged
Recall of absent councillors urged BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Forum of Communications for 27 Political Parties (FK27PB) has called on the Aceh provincial legislative council to recall councillors Pogek Bancin and Afdal Yasin Panglima Bareh, who have been absent for six months. "Councillors who have been on a six-month leave for unclear reasons should be recalled and should not be given a monthly salary," Ridwan M.R., chairman of FK27PB, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
BHP to sell 80% stake in Arutmin
BHP to sell 80% stake in Arutmin Dow Jones, Melbourne BHP Billiton (BHP), an Australian-based global resources company, said Tuesday it will sell its 80 percent stake in Indonesian coal operation PT Arutmin Indonesia to PT Bumi Resources for US$148 million. Arutmin operates two thermal coal mines in South Kalimantan that together produce 11 million metric tons a year. After the sale BHP Billiton will continue to provide marketing services to the mines.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators demand investigation into Akbar
Legislators demand investigation into Akbar Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Support to set up a House of Representatives special committee to investigate alleged misuse of funds belonging to State Logistics Agency (Bulog) by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung gathered momentum on Tuesday, while the Golkar Party vowed to do its utmost to protect Akbar, the party's chairman.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Semester system to replace the quarterly scheme
Semester system to replace the quarterly scheme The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The quarterly system currently being applied in the national education curriculum from elementary to senior high school will be replaced by the semester scheme starting next year, an official said on Tuesday. "Evaluating lessons using the semester system like in university will be more advantageous," the Ministry of National Education's director general of elementary and high school education, Indradjati, said.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Car (3x16)
1. Car (3x16) BMW Indonesia eyes 19% jump in sales this year 2. Muriah (2x18) Pertamina, BP to develop gas field 3. Korea (2x18) Korean businessmen study RI market 4. BHP (2x18) BHP to sell 80% stake in Arutmin 5. Privat (4x12) Privatization program needs public campaign, IMF says
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kubu tribe shuns modernity
Kubu tribe shuns modernity JAMBI: The people of the Kubu tribe, who have followed a hunter-gatherer lifestyle in remote forest areas of the province for centuries, said they would not adapt to modern ways unless they were promised certain items.
Wed, 24 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
LIPI urges RI to maintain ties with the U.S.
LIPI urges RI to maintain ties with the U.S. Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) advised the government on Tuesday to respond wisely to mounting demands by radical groups to sever diplomatic ties with the United States so as not to avoid great losses to the country. "We will not gain any economic benefit from cutting relations with the U.S.