Archive: 20 December 2001
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Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* An Evolution of Collaboration between Photograps and Paintings, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 26. * Panting Faight of Women by Made Sukadana, Paros Gallery, Jl. Pantai Purna, Sukawati, Gianyar, until Jan. 10.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Legislators' housing may be sold
Legislators' housing may be sold JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' complex of 495 upmarket houses in Kalibata, South Jakarta, may be for sale because the government is too broke to fund their maintenance and refurbishment.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Foreign tourism enjoys a comeback
Foreign tourism enjoys a comeback As one of the immediate impacts of the Sept. 11 tragedy in New York, over a million foreign tourists reportedly canceled their plans to visit Indonesia, causing disastrous effects to the tourist industry and empty hotel rooms throughout the country.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Some local products not ready to compete under AFTA, Kadin says
Some local products not ready to compete under AFTA, Kadin saysAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that some 27 percent of local products were not yet ready to compete in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which would start...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex
Free harelip medical operation for local kids from Caltex Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids at their village of Aur Sati in Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two played cheerfully in the neighborhood.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
TV Program: Thursday, December 20, 2001
TV Program: Thursday, December 20, 2001TVRI 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.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawl
Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of shops at Pasar Rumput market in South Jakarta were vandalized, one car was set alight and several people were injured on Wednesday due to a brawl between rival gangs at the market.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
President ill, cancels appointments
President ill, cancels appointments JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri canceled five official appointments on Wednesday due to illness, presidential secretary Kemal Munawar said.Before she canceled the scheduled meetings, the President had met with Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Police should
Police should guarantee security From Sinar PagiOne Saturday evening in November, I went to Cafe Shinta in Tasikmalaya, West Java, with my fiancee and her mother to watch a fashion show.Since it was a full house, we were forced to take seats on the balcony, where I could also take photographs of my...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa Tenggara
Police told to remove Iraqi refugees from E. Nusa TenggaraYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Johanis Pake Pani has asked the provincial police to remove Iraqi refugees from the province because they are the responsibility of the central government and the...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
1. Garbage - 2x 20
1. Garbage - 2x 20 Corruption in garbage management suspected 2. Fire 4x8 Fire guts houses left by owners 3. Help - 1x 35 Urban families miss domestic helpers 4. Brawl - 2x20 Shops, car vandalized in South Jakarta brawl
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
AGO still undecided on Soeharto case
AGO still undecided on Soeharto caseTiarma Siboro and Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office is still undecided on whether or not to pursue corruption cases involving former president Soeharto, who remains in a critical condition since being rushed to hospital on...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine killed: Gunmen opened fire on the
Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine killed: Gunmen opened fire on the Haturua speedboat in Teluk Ambon Baguala Bay, in the Maluku province capital of Ambon, on Wednesday morning, killing nine passengers and injuring two others.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Summit to counter misperceptions on Islam
Summit to counter misperceptions on IslamBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 150 of the world's Muslim leaders from 50 countries will begin a three-day summit here on Friday aimed at countering various misperceptions on Islam among Westerners following the Sept.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Police told to focus probe on They's driver
Police told to focus probe on They's driverR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) called on the police to focus on anybody who saw or had helped Aristoteles Masoka, the driver of the late Theys Hiyo Eluway, in their ongoing investigation of the...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Tsinga village gets water reservoir
Tsinga village gets water reservoir Markus Mardius, Contributor, Tembagapura, Titmice, Irian Jaya A mountain water reservoir constructed by the residents of Tsinga village has become a source of pride, and water, for the inhabitants.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,175 0 0 Adindo Foresta 70 0 10,500 AGIS 115 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 10 24,000 Alakasa 190 0 0...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Urban families miss domestic helpers
Urban families miss domestic helpersAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At this time of year domestic helpers become missed more than ever as the laundry piles up, the house becomes poorly maintained and housewives find it increasingly difficult to juggle all the household chores by...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Jasa Rahardja offers free health service
Jasa Rahardja offers free health service MANADO, North Sulawesi: Local state-owned insurance company Jasa Raharja opened a free health service clinic for motorists, public vehicle drivers and the public during the year-end holidays.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin
Some products not ready to compete under AFTA: KadinAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said that some 27 percent of local products were not yet ready to compete in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which would start early next year.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politician
Rustriningsih: From shy girl to dauntless politicianIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In many ways, she is no different from other young single women with a rising career. But she's no ordinary woman in the country's political landscape, still primarily filled with men even with a woman...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Govt reviews discriminative rulings; Official
Govt reviews discriminative rulings; OfficialFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is currently reviewing around 50 regulations deemed discriminative against ethnic and religious minorities in the country, Cabinet deputy secretary Erman Rajagukguk said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Semanggi I toll gate to change the rules
Semanggi I toll gate to change the rules JAKARTA: Starting on Thursday, the City Transportation Agency will impose a new regulation at the entrance to the Semanggi toll road in a bid to relieve the heavy traffic congestion in the area.Motorists traveling south on Jl.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
1. API (4x13)
1. API (4x13)API paints bleak outlook for textile industry 2. AFTA (2x37)Some local products not ready to compete under AFTA: Kadin3. Toll (4x9)Toll road projects attract investors4. Kopi (2x23) Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI5. Poll2Asia hopes to let good times roll in 20026.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Van accident claims 8 lives
Van accident claims 8 lives BOJONEGORO, East Java: Eight people were killed, 12 others were seriously injured when a speeding and overloaded public van lost control and hit a tree in the village of Sudu on Wednesday morning.Seven of the victims died instantly at the scene.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Police urged to pursue witnesses of Theys' driver
Police urged to pursue witnesses of Theys' driverR.K. Nugroho The Jakarta Post Jayapura The proindependence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) called on the police to focus on anybody who saw or had helped Aristoteles Masako, the driver of the late Theys Hiyo Eluway, in their ongoing investigation of...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
JP/FESTIVE
JP/FESTIVEBali Offering joyous festivities for old and young OR Celebrate your holiday in style on the Island of the GodsORCelebrate your holiday in style in BaliRita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniarta The Jakarta Post Denpasar Let's cherish the year that has almost passed and welcome the one to...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
TV charity is good but not accountable
TV charity is good but not accountableFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWith the relentless difficulties afflicting our country over the past few years, a number of social activities have emerged, one of which is fund raising by private television stations.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impression
Sebastian Gunawan: Making a grand impressionMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Sebastian Gunawan's annual show at the Hotel Mulia in Central Jakarta in August was outstanding for two reasons.The presentation was extraordinary, with the plexiglass runway, bordered by two screens on each side, an...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Garuda says bomb threat a hoax
Garuda says bomb threat a hoax JAKARTA: Indonesian state airline Garuda Indonesia said on Wednesday a bomb threat which forced one of its planes to make an emergency landing had been a hoax.The plane, carrying 261 passengers and crew to the resort island of Bali, returned to Jakarta's main airport...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Honda outlines global plan focusing on Asia
Honda outlines global plan focusing on AsiaRyan Nakashima, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Honda Motor Co. Wednesday unveiled plans to shift car part production out of Japan and import large numbers of vehicles into Japan from foreign factories to cut costs and boost its global competitiveness.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Plaza Mandiri receives third bomb hoax
Plaza Mandiri receives third bomb hoax JAKARTA: Hundreds of people working on the 33rd floor of Plaza Mandiri on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, were evacuated from the building following bomb threats.The calls were received by Rospita, the phone operator at between 12:20 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Tabanan
Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Tabanan Being famous as Bali's rice barn, Tabanan regency offers breathtaking views of terraced rice fields, like those in Selemadeg Kaja village.Located about 26 km from the province's capital Denpasar, it is clear that Selemadeg Kaja has not been much affected by...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Presidential decree vital in probing Theys' death
Presidential decree vital in probing Theys' deathFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the rights commission's fact-finding team on the death of Theys Hilo Eluay claimed there were already strong clues that might shed light on the case, but without...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
The Shirt Torn in the Back
The Shirt Torn in the BackBy Agung Mabruri The pressure to get by and provide for our daily needs had me and my wife Asih, just married for six months, racking our brains to figure out how to make some extra money.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Girl raped on way home from party
Girl raped on way home from party MALANG, East Java: Returning from attending Idul Fitri celebrations, a 16-year-old girl was raped on Monday and her motorcycle was burned by the perpetrator to cover up his crime.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Special autonomy for Papua hailed
Special autonomy for Papua hailedR.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura As many as 50 Irianese religious leaders and local figures expressed on Wednesday support for the government's plan to give special autonomy to the resource-rich province of Irian Jaya.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Govt urged to trace Soeharto's assets
Govt urged to trace Soeharto's assetsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The deteriorating health of former president Soeharto should not become an excuse for the authorities to exonerate the 80-year-old ex-general from corruption charges.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
JP/R. Berto WedhatamaVISITING HER FATHER-IN-LAW: Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani, the wife of Hutomo Mandala Putra, popularly known as Tommy Soeharto, talks to the press upon her arrival at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta to visit her ailing father-in-law former president Soeharto.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Experts give mixed forecast for 2002 consumption outlook
Experts give mixed forecast for 2002 consumption outlookBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hit by a plunge in export sales, Indonesia is relying on its only other economic growth engine, consumer spending, but analysts have produced a variety of forecasts on whether consumption will...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine people killed
Fresh violence hits Ambon, nine people killedOktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Gunmen opened fire on the Haturua speedboat in Teluk Ambon Baguala Bay, in the Maluku province capital of Ambon, on Wednesday morning, killing nine passengers and injuring two others.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Court orders deportation of foreigners
Court orders deportation of foreigners CAMBODIA: Cambodia's municipal court has ordered the deportation of four foreigners allegedly involved in human trafficking after finding them guilty of illegal entry, a court official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
A senior Philippine official urged the Hong Kong government on
A senior Philippine official urged the Hong Kong government on Wednesday not to cut the wages of foreign maids in the territory. The call came during a visit by the Philippines' Secretary of Labor Patricia Sto Tomas to Hong Kong, where the government is facing pressure from employers to cut the...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Plan to scrap 'Ebtanas' laudable
Plan to scrap 'Ebtanas' laudableFrom Warta KotaThe government's plan to eliminate the national exam (Ebtanas) for elementary and secondary schools is worthy of support because the step will save billions of rupiah, which have so far been spent by the government as well as parents to finance the...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto: LippoBankLOYAL CUSTOMERS: LippoBank deputy president Yusuf Valent (left) and managing director Harry Sasongko (right) share a light moment with two customers of the bank's branch offices in Bali who won top prices in LippoBank's Menang Lagi (Win Again) draw.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Fire guts houses left by owners
Fire guts houses left by ownersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of empty houses on Jl. Kembangan Tiga, Kwitang, Central Jakarta, caught fire on Tuesday evening while the owners were celebrating the Idul Fitri holiday at their hometowns.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Five youngsters perish in landslide
Five youngsters perish in landslide PADANG, West Sumatra: An Idul Fitri family gathering in the village of Biduak Lurah Barangin, some 148 kilometers north of Padang, capital of West Sumatra, was brought to an abrupt and tragic end by a landslide on Tuesday night when five members of the family...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
U.S. boats attack Iranian tanker: U.S. speedboats attacked an
U.S. boats attack Iranian tanker: U.S. speedboats attacked an Iranian-registered Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf on Wednesday injuring two people, Iran's state television reported. Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents U.S.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Corruption in garbage management suspected
Corruption in garbage management suspectedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The closure of the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi, West Java, a recent headache for city administration officials, has further exposed allegations of corruption at the Jakarta sanitary agency.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Corporate Briefs
Corporate BriefsBP has completed an agreement to buy a 13.33 percent stake held by Norway's state oil company Statoil in Vietnam's US$1.5 billion Nam Con Son gas tapping project, a BP official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
People leave Jakarta for Christmas
People leave Jakarta for ChristmasLeo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senen railway station in Central Jakarta was crowded on Wednesday even though Idul Fitri was two days ago. Some were leaving the city while others were queuing for tickets for trains departing over the next seven days.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Whither civil society?
Whither civil society? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Both Sukarno, through his "guided democracy", and Soeharto through his "Pancasila democracy", robbed the sovereignty and power of the people.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
LOYAL CUSTOMERS: LippoBank deputy president Yusuf Valent (left)
LOYAL CUSTOMERS: LippoBank deputy president Yusuf Valent (left) and managing director Harry Sasongko (right) share a light moment with two customers of the bank's branch offices in Bali who won top prices in LippoBank's Menang Lagi (Win Again) draw.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Transparency, crucial to success of authonomy
Transparency, crucial to success of authonomyJoe Fernandez, Institute of Policy and Community Studies, Jakarta Almost a year after the implementation of the law on regional autonomy and the related law on fiscal balance, arguments are still raging as new problems arise.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
City to intensify ID card raids soon
City to intensify ID card raids soonMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following Governor Sutiyoso's plan to issue a gubernatorial decree to limit unskilled nonresidents entering Jakarta, the city administration has said that it will intensify ID card...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Mahathir celebrates 76th birthday
Mahathir celebrates 76th birthday MALAYSIA: Veteran Asian leader Mahathir Mohamad celebrates his 76th birthday on Thursday, riding a new wave of support generated by fallout from the terror attacks on the United States.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
A bit off the beaten track
A bit off the beaten trackStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Interesting places to go, good food to savor and comfortable places to stay are the main things that make any trip to a new place enjoyable and memorable. And Cirebon, a small coastal city in West Java, has them all.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
For Jan. 6/FOCUS ISSUE - bsr
For Jan. 6/FOCUS ISSUE - bsrCaltex provides free harelip surgery for local children Rahmat was 12 and Juniati was 11. Like the other kids in their village of Aur Sati in the Tambang district of Bangkinang, Riau, the two could often be found playing cheerfully in their neighborhood.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001
A kaleidoscope of fashion in 2001Muara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta The journey of the Indonesian fashion industry, with Jakarta- based designers remaining the trendsetters, gives reason for optimism on the one hand but cause for concern on the other.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
2 x 20 - 48pt Bodoni
2 x 20 - 48pt Bodoni Transparency, crucial to success of autonomy Joe Fernandez Institute of Policy and Community Studies Jakarta Almost a year after the implementation of the law on regional autonomy and the related law on fiscal balance, arguments are still raging as new problems arise. 2.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Ad hoc judges made public soon
Ad hoc judges made public soon JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will this week sign a presidential decree on the appointment of judges for an ad hoc tribunal to try human rights abuse cases.Deputy Cabinet Secretary Erman Rajagukguk said on Wednesday that the draft of the presidential...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
'Don't have too many expectations in life'
'Don't have too many expectations in life'Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wherever she goes, Vina Panduwinata is serenaded by her hit songs of the 1980s. Light to the point of verging on frothy, songs such as Burung Camar (The Seagull) and Didadaku Ada Kamu (In My Heart There's You) were...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Man killed by train
Man killed by train JAKARTA: A man was hit and killed by a train at Kebon Jeruk railway crossing in West Jakarta on Tuesday morning.The unidentified man, thought to be about 60 years old, sustained head and spinal injuries.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Ali Alatas to launch 'Voice for Just Peace'
Ali Alatas to launch 'Voice for Just Peace' Former Indonesian foreign minister Ali Alatas will launch on Thursday evening a book titled A Voice for a Just Peace, which contains a collection of his speeches.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Jakarta Hilton presents
Jakarta Hilton presents Masterpieces of Le Lion D'or at Jakarta Hilton Gracing the tables of Taman Sari ~ Savor fine French food & wine In surroundings of elegance & style Visiting guest chef - Eric Momme'jac Taman Sari Restaurant Jakarta Hilton International Dec.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Indonesian boxers full of big ambition, but paid very little
Indonesian boxers full of big ambition, but paid very littleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Newcomer Edo Anggoro was shadow boxing and relentlessly delivering potentially lethal jabs at an invisible target only he could see to test his own power.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Indonesia's GDP growth to post 3.29% in 2002
Indonesia's GDP growth to post 3.29% in 2002Reuters, Jakarta Indonesia is forecast to post 3.29 percent economic growth next year compared with 3.01 percent this year, as an improved political situation is expected to boost consumer confidence, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Poso's rival factions agree to end conflict
Poso's rival factions agree to end conflictJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Malino For the fifth, but hopefully last, time, delegates of the two warring factions in strife-torn Poso, Central Sulawesi, have agreed to end the three-year conflict that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI
Coffee output to remain below projections: AEKIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's coffee output and exports will continue to remain below yearly targeted levels next year as low international prices for the commodity have discouraged local coffee growers, according to an...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Professionalism needed
Professionalism neededFrom AdilThe annual exodus of holiday makers returning to their hometowns is now in full swing. Travelers are keen to get together with their families to celebrate Lebaran. Unfortunately, going home is not as easy as one might think.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise
Batam tripartite meeting proposes 5% wage rise Fadli The Jakarta Post BatamA tripartite meeting attended by businessmen, labor and government representatives has agreed to propose a five percent, or Rp 25,000, increase in the minimum wage for the industrial island of Batam in Riau province,...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
2 dead, 2 missing off C. Java beach
2 dead, 2 missing off C. Java beach YOGYAKARTA: Two people are feared drowned, two others were found dead on Wednesday, after being swept away from Parangtritis beach on Tuesday after strong waves and currents hit the coast along Bantul regency, Yogyakarta.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Civil servants have yet to provide public services
Civil servants have yet to provide public servicesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim Idul Fitri holidays are officially over, however, the holiday mood continued at most government offices in several major cities through Wednesday, one day after public services should have officially returned to...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Clash erupts after failed extortion
Clash erupts after failed extortion BANDUNG, West Java: Bandung Kulon Police dispersed a fracas late on Tuesday near the Jl. Sudirman - Soekarno Hatta traffic circle, which all began after a thug was bopped by his victim.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Leo Wahyudi S
Leo Wahyudi S The Jakarta Post JakartaSenen railway station in Central Jakarta was crowded on Wednesday even though Idul Fitri was two days ago. Some were leaving the city while others were queuing for tickets for trains departing over the next seven days. Not all of them were late holiday revelers.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Rupiah Rates Dec.19
Rupiah Rates Dec.19 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,647.00 9,647.00 10,198.00 10,096.00Australian dollar 1 697.69 631.81 5,251.97 5,194.39Austrian schilling 1 5,483.21 4,963.38 668.27 661.21Belgian franc 1 237.99 215.52 227.95 225.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Toll road projects attract investors
Toll road projects attract investorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investors from Australia, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have expressed interest in participating in the construction of four stalled toll road projects on densely populated Java island, according to a minister.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Alwi embraces NU but Matori turns back on it
Alwi embraces NU but Matori turns back on itBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reconciliation among rival leaders of the split National Awakening Party (PKB) remained elusive on Wednesday as the opposing camps went ahead with their preparations to hold separate PKB congresses.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
More on the decimal sign
More on the decimal sign I disagree with David Tucker's opinion outlined in "Your Letters" in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 15. Supporting a different decimal system in Indonesia just because it is a custom is not practical and has no cultural merit.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
2002 coffee output to remain below projections: AEKI
2002 coffee output to remain below projections: AEKIAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's coffee output and exports will continue to remain below yearly targeted levels next year as low international prices for the commodity have discouraged local coffee growers, according to...
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
TNI murder rampage suspect tried
TNI murder rampage suspect tried KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Military Court was processing the murder charges of Chief Pvt. LI who allegedly shot dead fellow soldiers from Infantry Battalion 621/Manuntung.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
1 killed, 3 injured in bus accident
1 killed, 3 injured in bus accident PURWOKERTO, Central Java: One person was killed and three others were seriously injured when an overloaded public bus plunged into a 20-meter-deep ravine in the village of Pageralang, Kemranjen district, Central Java.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
RI top seeds Wynne Prakusya, Suwandi advance to HK Open's quaterfinals
RI top seeds Wynne Prakusya, Suwandi advance to HK Open's quaterfinalsAgencies, Hong Kong Indonesians Wynne Prakusya and Suwandi cruised to the quarterfinals of the US$60,000 Asian Championships after beating their respective opponents here Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisine
Some things fishy, and more, in Cirebon cuisineStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Cirebon is popularly known as "Shrimp City", and sampling a wide range of tasty seafood is a must when visiting the city.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
RI should abolish the death penalty
RI should abolish the death penalty Indonesia's continued use of the death penalty must disappoint those around the world who look to this country for moral leadership. Capital punishment has never proved a deterrent to serious crimes. The death penalty simply does not work.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
1. Ali: 5 lines, 10 counts
1. Ali: 5 lines, 10 counts Ali Alatas to launch 'Voice for a Just Peace' 2. PKB: 2 lines, 20 counts Alwi embraces NU but Matori turns back on it 3. MUSLIM: 2 lines, 29 counts Muslim leaders meet to counter misperceptions on Islam
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
Asia hopes to let good times roll in 2002
Asia hopes to let good times roll in 2002Jennifer Chen, Reuters, Singapore Asian economies are set for better times in 2002 after months of plummeting exports left many showing their worst performance in years.
Thu, 20 Dec 2001
API paints bleak outlook for textile industry
API paints bleak outlook for textile industryDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outlook for the country's textile industry is expected to remain bleak next year, due to a combination of the global economic slowdown and higher production costs, according to the Indonesian Textile...