Archive: 1 February 2001
63 articles found
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
PPD told to seek private sponsors
PPD told to seek private sponsors JAKARTA (JP): A senior official at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications suggested on Tuesday that state-owned city bus company PPD cooperate with private counterparts in a bid to survive. Head of Traffic and Land Transportation Facilities Iskandar Abu Bakar told Antara that through a cooperative arrangement PPD could lease its operating license to any firm which could provide buses.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali tourism development should be based on local culture: Ardhika
Bali tourism development should be based on local culture: Ardhika DENPASAR, Bali (Antara): The development of tourism in Bali must be based on the life and culture of the locals and it could imitate the subak system, said Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardhika. Subak is a traditional irrigation system which has been employed for centuries, providing a very effective means for controlling water distribution to rice fields. Ardhika added that subak is highly valued in Balinese society.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
WB approves new loan program for Indonesia
WB approves new loan program for Indonesia WASHINGTON (Agencies): The World Bank approved a new loan program for Indonesia on Tuesday worth $400 million a year for three years and said future aid levels could be higher if significant progress was made on economic and social reforms.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Defending champion PSM upset by PKT
Defending champion PSM upset by PKT JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi was surprised by host Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) of Bontang, East Kalimantan, 0-2 in the Eastern division match of the 2001 Bank Mandiri soccer league at Mulawarman Stadium on Wednesday. PKT sealed its victory only two minutes after the initial whistle when Mansyur dribbled the ball through PSM's defenders and beat the keeper, shocking the side with his singular heroics.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hotel workers stage protest in Bali
Hotel workers stage protest in Bali DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Thousands of workers from some 40 Bali hotels staged a peaceful protest here on Wednesday in support of employees of Kartika Plaza Beach Hotel currently striking for more money and better conditions. The protest started about 9 a.m. at Puputan Margarana Square in central Renon area, only meters away from the gubernatorial offices. "Stop defending big corporate interests! Start paying attention to our needs!" the protesters shouted.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore mulls overseas voting, election rumors gather pace
S'pore mulls overseas voting, election rumors gather pace SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has fueled speculation of an early election, saying a decision will be made this year on extending the vote to overseas nationals. Signaling a shift in the law that limits voting to citizens "ordinarily resident" in Singapore, Lee said the government was re-examining the eligibility criteria.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
New cable links China, ASEAN
New cable links China, ASEAN SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) said Wednesday the first overland telecommunications cable linking China and mainland Southeast Asia will start carrying traffic from Thursday. The cable built by SingTel and five other regional carriers spans 7,000 kilometers across China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, the Singapore company said in a statement.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wants Mateas Wenda
Indonesia wants Mateas Wenda JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika said here on Wednesday that Indonesia hoped that the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government would return Mateas Wenda, who was arrested by PNG police for illegally entering the territory and establishing a force, to Indonesia for legal processing.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Changes needed alongside UN extension in East Timor
Changes needed alongside UN extension in East Timor East Timor will formally become a new nation when the temporary administration under the United Nations ends. But problems in meeting the initial deadline of the Jan. 31, 2001 mandate of the UN Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) led UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to suggest its extension to December 2001.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palmoil futures ends lower
Malaysia palmoil futures ends lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday due to poor export figures and prospects of high production in January, traders said. The benchmark third-month April futures contract was down four ringgit at 780 ringgit ($205.26) a ton after trading as high as 790 ringgit on overnight rises at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Volume was 1,686 lots.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia 'written off': S'pore the exception
SE Asia 'written off': S'pore the exception SINGAPORE (AP): Investors have "written off" all Southeast Asia, except Singapore, because of political instability in the region, the island's deputy prime minister told a group of university students. Lee Hsien Loong said late Tuesday that Singaporeans needed to differentiate themselves to keep foreign investment flowing in.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Resignation of Faisal Basri
Resignation of Faisal Basri From Pikiran Rakyat Allow me to congratulate Faisal Basri and his colleagues on their resignation from the National Mandate Party (PAN), because by doing so they have demonstrated their honesty. As Faisal Basri and Bara Hasibuan have put it, PAN is no longer the right place where a struggle for democracy may be waged because PAN is inconsistent with its original aspiration to continue the reform mission.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto signs dossier on lawsuit against Tomagola
Wiranto signs dossier on lawsuit against Tomagola JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto appeared at the National Police headquarters on Wednesday to sign his dossier of defamation he had filed against a University of Indonesia sociologist. A National Police officer who requested anonymity said the dossier concerned his testimony as a witness in a police case which Wiranto had filed against sociologist Tamrin Amal Tomagola for defaming him on television.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agum names new director general
Agum names new director general JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Agum Gumelar, on Wednesday installed Djamhari Sirat as the new Director General of Post and Telecommunications, replacing Sasmito Dirdjo. Agum said that Djamhari has a difficult task ahead of him as the new director general in charge of resolving the disputes between state-owned PT Telkom and its joint cooperation scheme (KSO) partners.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
House set to accept investigation result
House set to accept investigation result JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives looks set to accept the result of the investigation into the Bulog and Brunei financial scandals but remained undecided on recommendations regarding President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's alleged involvement in the scams.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Second round of troop withdrawal begins in Maluku
Second round of troop withdrawal begins in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): The second round of troop withdrawal from Maluku was held on Wednesday with Battalion 403 of the Central Java's Diponegoro Regional Military Command leaving Halong Naval base, some six kilometers east of Ambon, in a ceremony led by Pattimura military chief of staff Col. Syarifuddin Sumah.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students' protests echo of the past
Students' protests echo of the past Are the students again the determining factor for an incumbent president to resign, in the case of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the most democratically elected head of state, who championed democratic reforms, press freedom and human rights at the start of his ascension to power?
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police loose key lead in TMII bomb case
Police loose key lead in TMII bomb case JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Police detectives learned on Wednesday that they had been duped by a person whom they had attempted to apprehend over the past two days. Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly higher late, U.S. rate cut foreseen
Asian currencies mostly higher late, U.S. rate cut foreseen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were stronger against the dollar Wednesday, helped by expectations of another interest rate cut in the U.S. With the exception of the Indonesian rupiah, all regional currencies strengthened Wednesday. Market participants widely expect Federal Reserve policymakers will lower short-term interest rates by 50 basis points to 5.5 percent Wednesday in an effort to reverse the U.S.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
VP inaugurates computerized system at justice ministry
VP inaugurates computerized system at justice ministry JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated on Wednesday a computerized system in the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights that will accelerate the process of the endorsement of limited companies. "For the business world, this system is clearly useful because it can help create more conducive conditions for competitive business on a macro scale and for businesses in general," Megawati said.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor defends Sarana Jaya's sale of camping site
Governor defends Sarana Jaya's sale of camping site JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso defended on Wednesday the sale of 3.2 hectares of land located in the Cibubur Campsite in East Jakarta by city property company PT Pembangunan Sarana Jaya. "(The allegation) is not true. Sarana Jaya had the authority to decide on the move. The company does not always need to ask for the approval of the City Council to run its business," the governor said.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
SIRA activist wants to be tried in Aceh
SIRA activist wants to be tried in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Detained chief of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) Muhammad Nazar rejected on Wednesday the proposal to move the trial against him to Medan, capital of neighboring North Sumatra province. The activist insisted that the case be tried in Aceh. "The ministry of justice thinks security conditions in Aceh are not stable and that it's not safe to hold the trial here.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sri Chinmoy -- Indian guru of peace voicing world harmony
Sri Chinmoy -- Indian guru of peace voicing world harmony DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The 69-year old Indian master Sri Chinmoy enchanted hundreds of viewers at the Bali Art Center's Ksirarnawa auditorium with his enlightening music last week. The performance was one of Chinmoy's series of global peace concerts around the world. In front of the audience, Chinmoy perfectly showed his superb talents of playing both traditional and modern musical instruments.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
City to build new seaport terminal
City to build new seaport terminal JAKARTA (JP): A new seaport terminal for passengers will be constructed in Ancol Timur, North Jakarta next year to replace the existing one in Tanjung Priok harbor. Speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony which marked the signing of an MOU with Minister of Transportation and Telecommunication Agum Gumelar, Governor Sutiyoso said the construction project was aimed at improving services for the public who travel by sea.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, Japan officially begin free trade talks
S'pore, Japan officially begin free trade talks SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore and Japan on Wednesday officially began talks on a free trade agreement, as Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew said such pacts were a way of reaching out to the world. The two-day talks behind closed doors at a Singapore luxury hotel follow preparatory discussions here earlier this month. Both countries will take turns in hosting rounds of negotiations with the aim of signing an accord by the year's end.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
APP's rating implication negative
APP's rating implication negative JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): Standard & Poor's said it has revised the CreditWatch implications on its CCC+ long-term local and foreign currency ratings on Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd (APP) and its operating subsidiaries to negative from developing.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. grants $1 million to combat cocoa pest
U.S. grants $1 million to combat cocoa pest JAKARTA (JP): The United States has agreed to give a $1 million (Rp 9.5 billion) grant to help Indonesian cocoa farmers fight against a pest which is threatening production of one of Indonesia's main export crops. Alfons Eurling, deputy director of the U.S.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Food, drug control office gets new name
Food, drug control office gets new name JAKARTA (JP): Directorate General for Food and Drug Control (POM) on Wednesday became an independent institution separated from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and was renamed as the Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM). The new agency, as stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 166/2000, will be put directly under the President's supervision and will coordinate with the ministry of health and social welfare.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Council delays selection of parking operators
Council delays selection of parking operators JAKARTA (JP): The City Council has delayed its approval of the private parking operators bidding to help the administration manage on-street parking, a councillor said on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
House and people's aspirations
House and people's aspirations From Kompas Recently the government has been blamed for all the turmoil in this country: bomb blasts, strikes, community protests, street rallies, uprisings in Aceh and Irian Jaya, and many other similar incidents.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ajinomoto to get 'halal' certificate
Ajinomoto to get 'halal' certificate JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) is in the process of issuing a halal certificate for Ajinomoto's new monosodium glutamate (MSG) taste enhancer, which uses mameno enzymes -- extracted from soybeans -- instead of the pork-based bactosoytone enzyme. "Eight representatives of Ajinomoto met with the MUI board on Tuesday at noon and they submitted a request for a halal certificate.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kabelvision sees revenues reaching Rp 400 billion
Kabelvision sees revenues reaching Rp 400 billion JAKARTA (JP): Cable television company, Kabelvision, expects to book total revenues of about Rp 400 billion (about US$42 million) this year, far higher than the Rp 60 billion recorded in 2000, thanks to the company's massive expansion program. Kabelvision's president Handoko A.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 31, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,950 25 418,000 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 135 5 604,000 Alakasa Industrindo 425 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 0 48,000 Alter Abadi 120 10 84,000 Alumindo Light Metal 750 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,350 100 1,145,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 205 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 900 50 3,819,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 APAC...
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
More Japanese going to Bali during holidays
More Japanese going to Bali during holidays By Coco Kubota TOKYO (DPA): The number of Japanese tourists to Bali is expected to recover after rioting there in 1998. Bali has recently become the "in" destination among single Japanese females in their 20s and 30s who enjoy relaxing at expensive hotels on the tropical island. According to the JTB, Indonesia, including Bali, will see an influx of 15,000 Japanese tourists over the holidays, a 166.7 per cent increase from the year before.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Only two firms object to wage hike
Only two firms object to wage hike JAKARTA (JP): On the eve of the new monthly minimum wage implementation in the capital on Feb. 1, only two companies have filed complaints to the province's ministry of manpower and transmigration office over the hike, an official said on Wednesday. Spokesman for the city administration Muhayat would not identify the two firms. He said the city hall had set a Feb.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's SEA Games athletes to join roll call ceremonies
Indonesia's SEA Games athletes to join roll call ceremonies JAKARTA (JP): National athletes, being groomed for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, will join roll call ceremonies in six cities on Thursday to mark the second phase of the biennial event's decentralized training program. Project officer Putera Astaman told reporters on Wednesday that the ceremonies would take place in Jakarta, Bandar Lampung, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, and Bali at the same time, 9 a.m.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Controversies galore
Controversies galore Despite the twice-repeated warning from defense minister Mahfud MD that any further deterioration of the political situation might induce the military to take over, few Indonesians seem to believe that a coup is imminent -- all the more so since reassurances have also been given by the top brass in the military that no coup is in the making.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia's beloved three-wheelers are cleaning up their act
Asia's beloved three-wheelers are cleaning up their act BANGKOK (AFP): "Tuk tuks", the three-wheeled vehicles spluttering along the streets of many Asian cities, are cleaning up their act and starting to comply with strict pollution regulations, a conference heard on Wednesday. Experts at the first Asian Vehicle Emission Control Conference said motor vehicle emissions are the major cause of the choking smog that blankets much of urban Asia and causes early death for thousands.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
The passing of painter Amang Rachman
The passing of painter Amang Rachman JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian surrealist painter Amang Rachman can now be remembered only through his work. The 70-year-old painter passed away on Jan. 15, 2001, leaving numerous records for the country's art history. Born in Surabaya on Nov. 21, the artist is survived by his wife and four children. He also left 40 of his latest works in his studio in Jl. Klai Kepiting, Surabaya.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Veteran Yustedjo Tarik out, seeds go through
Veteran Yustedjo Tarik out, seeds go through JAKARTA (JP): Former national men's singles champion Yustedjo Tarik bowed out to junior Surya Wijaya 3-6, 6-1, 0-6 in the second round of the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life at the Bung Karno tennis complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
BNI 46 responds
BNI 46 responds We refer to the letter from Chris Tumelap published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 9, 2001 titled Bank BNI 46's service. First of all we thank you for your trust in BNI card center. For your information we changed your billing address as soon as we received your request through TelePlus BNI on Nov. 6, 2000. Your November and December 2000 billing statements have been sent by mail to your new billing address. Regarding this delivery matter, we apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL opposition leaders charged
KL opposition leaders charged KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Three more Malaysian opposition activists were charged on Wednesday with offenses committed during polling day in a by-election last November which the government lost. Following Wednesday's hearing, eight charges of wrongful confinement and nine charges of rioting have been leveled against opposition activists who allegedly blocked busloads of government supporters from entering Lunas constituency last Nov. 29.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Farmer arrested over Marijuana
Farmer arrested over Marijuana PADANG, West Sumatra: A farmer in the village of Koto Lalang in the Kubung district in Solok regency here was apprehended on Tuesday for allegedly growing 17 marijuana trees on his field, a police officer said on Wednesday. Solok Police chief Adj. Comr. Misran Musa told reporters that 40 grams of dried marijuana and a certain amount of tobacco mixed with marijuana were also found in the field.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mechanics face dismissal
Mechanics face dismissal TANGERANG (JP): At least 50 mechanics are facing dismissal after a local motorcycle dealer unilaterally halted its contract with four motorcycle repair shops where they work. Owner of the repair shops, Napendy, said on Thursday PT Wahana Makmur Sejati, the sole dealer of Honda motorbikes, terminated their cooperation contract on Nov. 20 last year without informing the vehicle producer PT Astra International.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition * Painting by German artist Peter Dittmar, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl Raya Sayan (Phone: 0361 979253), until Feb. 10. 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. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Phone: 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Marzuki in Holand to probe graft
Marzuki in Holand to probe graft JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman has been in the Netherlands since last week to probe a corruption case involving a central bank subsidiary in Amsterdam. The Attorney General's Office spokesman Moeljohardjo confirmed that Marzuki departed on Friday, one day after his two subordinates, prosecutors Mochtar Arifin and Ersiwo Zaimaru left to investigate the allegations of graft at Bank Indover.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pregnancy not snag for Irawati
Pregnancy not snag for Irawati JAKARTA (JP): Former national tennis player Irawati Moerid Iskandar may be the only expectant mother slugging it out in tournaments. The 32-year-old Irawati, who is seven months pregnant, said she has had no problem playing tennis during her pregnancy. "I feel my baby enjoys the activity. I have a strong desire to play in tournaments.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI 'has not provided' money for coffee plan
RI 'has not provided' money for coffee plan SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia hasn't provided promised financial support for a coffee retention program aimed at propping up world coffee prices, according to Nuril Hakim, vice chairman of the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters, or AEKI. "So far, the government hasn't contacted AEKI yet, neither has Bank Mandiri," Hakim said told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt expected to divest stake in Bank Niaga in May
Govt expected to divest stake in Bank Niaga in May JAKARTA (JP): The government is expected to complete the sale of more than 50 percent of its stake in the publicly listed Bank Niaga in May, according to the bank's president Peter B. Stock. Stock said on Wednesday that the financial and legal consultants for the sale process had been appointed, and due diligence process by potential investors would be conducted in April.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers on West Java bombings completed
Dossiers on West Java bombings completed BANDUNG (JP): Police handed over on Tuesday dossiers on ten suspects in the Christmas Eve bombings in West Java to the provincial Prosecutors' Office, a senior prosecutor said on Wednesday. Warman Suherman, who is in charge of general crimes at the provincial Prosecutors' Office, told reporters here that the dossiers were of Aceng Suhari, Iqbal, Oji, Ajo, Piping, Nana, Karso, Pendi, Maman and Abdul Hadi.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Massive protests expected at House on Thursday
Massive protests expected at House on Thursday JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of people, supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid, are almost certain to flock to the House of Representatives building on Thursday when the House plenary session is scheduled to discuss two scandals linked to the President. Among them are at least 5,000 students from various universities in Java, including the University of Indonesia (UI), Trisakti University and the Bandung Institute of Technology.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Artist Made Wianta holds retrospective display
Artist Made Wianta holds retrospective display UBUD, Bali (JP): Having been involved in the local art scene for more than 30 years, renowned Balinese artist Made Wianta feels the urge to display some of his creative art works in a special exhibition called Retrospective 1970-2000.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Banks' NPLs dropped to below 20% in September
Banks' NPLs dropped to below 20% in September JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia director for banking supervision Siti Fadjriah said Wednesday that non-performing loans (NPLs) in the country's banking sector in November last year declined to less than 20 percent from 28 percent in September. Siti said that banks had 100 percent provisions for the NPLs. "But, God willing, the target of 5 percent NPL level by the end of this year can be achieved," she told a press conference.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Yusril: Law on Supreme Court should be revised
Yusril: Law on Supreme Court should be revised JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Justice and Human Rights Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra suggested on Wednesday that the Law on Supreme Court should be revised to prevent future debate on the appointment of the Chief Justice. "The Law on Supreme Court No. 14/1985 Law must be revised. The Ministry of Justice has completed the draft of the revision, but we have yet to submit it to the House, pending the appointment of the new chief justice," the minister said.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. economic slow down threatens Indonesia's export
U.S. economic slow down threatens Indonesia's export JAKARTA (JP): The economic slowdown in the United States, one of Indonesia's main business partners, could deal a major blow to the country's exports, economists have warned. With recession looming in the U.S economy, it will be difficult to meet the government's target of export earnings of about US$60 billion this year, they said. "The slowdown in the U.S economy will have a direct impact on Indonesian exports," economist Dradjat H.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
BMW to set up RP subsidiary
BMW to set up RP subsidiary MANILA (AFX-ASIA): BMW AG said it will set up a Philippine subsidiary on April 1 in a 70:30 joint venture with businessman Jose Alvarez, owner of current BMW importer, Asian Carmakers Corp. BMW Philippines Corp will be the first Filipino subsidiary of a car manufacturer in the luxury vehicle segment, the company said.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt wants to name October national labor strike month
Govt wants to name October national labor strike month JAKARTA (JP): The government will seek approval from labor unions to name October as national labor strike month, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Al Hilal Hamdi said here on Wednesday. "I am planning to have all kinds of labor strikes, demonstrations and negotiations held at a specific time," Al Hilal told reporters after a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Worldwide piracy attacks surge to 10-year high, Indonesia worst
Worldwide piracy attacks surge to 10-year high, Indonesia worst KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Pirate attacks on seafarers worldwide hit a ten-year high last year and Indonesia accounted for a quarter of the total, a maritime watchdog body said on Wednesday. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said 469 attacks or attempted attacks on ships at sea, at anchor or in port were reported globally -- compared to 300 in 1999 and only 107 in 1991.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur says Megawati and military behind him
Gus Dur says Megawati and military behind him JAKARTA (JP): Under pressure over his alleged involvement in two financial scandals, President Abdurrahman Wahid claimed here on Wednesday that he still had the support of his deputy Megawati Soekarnoputri and the military. Abdurrahman's comment was made after a breakfast meeting with Megawati and top security officials at the Vice President's official residence on Jl. Diponegoro in Central Jakarta, to discuss security issues.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Another man arrested over drugs
Another man arrested over drugs TANGERANG (JP): Zimbabwean Ozias Sibanda, 33, became the fifth African to be arrested over drug possession this month, after custom officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport apprehended him, on Tuesday morning, for attempting to smuggle heroin into the country. Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung said on Wednesday Ozias had swallowed 33 capsules containing heroin. "In the past 25 hours, Ozias has excreted 16 of the capsules.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women artists together for a cause
Women artists together for a cause By Matdon BANDUNG (JP): It is still relatively uncommon for women artists, either alone or in joint exhibitions, to have a forum to show their art. Some notable exceptions in recent years were the 1995 Group Six Exhibition, one of 100 Indonesian women painters, the Triumvirate Exhibition and Elly Djohariah Roedyat's solo exhibition.
Thu, 01 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nuriana grilled for corruption
Nuriana grilled for corruption BANDUNG: West Java Governor R. Nuriana was again grilled for more than eight hours on Wednesday for his alleged roles in corruption, collusion and nepotistic practices involving a total of more than Rp 38 billion in state funds after his first round of questioning by the provincial Prosecutors' Office last Friday. Dudu Hendra, the Prosecutors' Office spokesman, said to reporters that Nuriana answered all 80 questions submitted by interrogators.