Archive: 23 February 2001
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Fri, 23 Feb 2001
IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected
IBRA plea against Tirtamas rejected JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to declare giant trading company PT Tirtamas Comexindo bankrupt, on the grounds that IBRA had no locus standi (legal standing) in the case.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Bangkok OKs Myanmar peace offer
Bangkok OKs Myanmar peace offer BANGKOK (Agencies): Thailand said on Thursday it welcomed an olive branch from Myanmar's military government, which said this week it hoped a recent dispute over bloody border clashes could be solved peacefully.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy
Microsoft sues five PC dealers for piracy JAKARTA (JP): Microsoft Corp. has filed separate lawsuits against five computer dealers in Jakarta, as the giant software company clamps down on the rampant piracy of its products in Indonesia.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Railway company's survey
Railway company's surveyFrom Warta KotaOn Feb. 14, 2001 the railway company (KAI) conducted a survey of train passengers in the Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi area. It was said that the survey was aimed at enhancing the company's services to the public.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t
BPK: Irregularities in state finances exceed Rp 11.8t JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency disclosed on Thursday that it found 1,760 instances of financial irregularities involving a total sum of more than Rp 11.8 trillion (US$1.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Aptech launches IT school
Aptech launches IT school JAKARTA (JP): Aptech Ltd, a leading information technology (IT) education institute from India, launched its first training center in Indonesia on Thursday in cooperation with PT Mitra Murni Sejahtera.Aptech Ltd vice president K.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
3 Algerians arrested for burglary
3 Algerians arrested for burglary DENPASAR, Bali: Police arrested three Algerian men in Kuta, some 15 kilometers east of here, after they were caught red- handed breaking into a safety deposit box in the Berlian Inn in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Bali Nirwana Asia's best course
Bali Nirwana Asia's best course JAKARTA (JP): Bali Nirwana Golf Resort in Bali was named as Asia's best golf course outclassing other golf courses in China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Yunus set to clear Balibo incident
Yunus set to clear Balibo incident JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of information Lt. Gen. (ret) Yunus Yosfiah said on Thursday he was willing to go to Australia to clear himself of allegations that he was involved in the murder of five foreign journalists in Balibo, East Timor, 26 years ago.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1
PSM Makassar thrashes Persijap Jepara 3-1 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar of South Sulawesi defeated host Persijap Jepara 3-1 in the eastern division qualifying round for the Bank Mandiri soccer league at Kamal Junaidi stadium in Jepara, Central Java, on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
The Sampit violence
The Sampit violence As the latest wave of violence and killings was spreading across parts of Kalimantan on Thursday, reports of scenes grizzlier than can be imagined by any civilized person have begun to come trickling into Jakarta through the news media.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Child refugees' photos on display
Child refugees' photos on display JAKARTA (JP): Taman Anggrek Mall in cooperation with The British Council will display a photo exhibition in the shopping complex's atrium from March 8 through March 26 with the theme Children's World in the Future.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
North Maluku refugees repatriated
North Maluku refugees repatriated JAILOLO, North Halmahera (JP): North Maluku civil emergency authorities began on Thursday the repatriation of some 2,600 refugees residing for over a year in Akediri military camp back to their respective villages in the province.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Nike promises to remedy problems
Nike promises to remedy problems PORTLAND, Oregon (AP): Workers at nine of Nike's contract factories in Indonesia have witnessed verbal and physical abuse by supervisors against co-workers, and female employees being coerced into sex, according to a report released by a nonprofit watchdog group.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Asia to remain attractive to FDI: EIU report
Asia to remain attractive to FDI: EIU report HONG KONG (AFP): Asia will see soaring foreign direct investment (FDI) flows over the next five years, with China maintaining its position as the region's star attraction, a report said Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
duniaOTO sets new feature
duniaOTO sets new feature JAKARTA (JP): Online automobile portal duniaOTO.com is giving its website a new look and new features as of Friday in line with its commitment to provide a comprehensive service to car lovers.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned with
Birju Maharaj a force to be reckoned withBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): When Birju Maharaj dances in Jakarta he will not only entertain, but his performance will provide a glimpse into a civilization of a bygone era.For India's Birju Maharaj is not just a leading exponent of the Kathak dance.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF
Rizal makes little progress in lobbying IMF JAKARTA (JP): High-level talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund in Washington on Wednesday failed to produce enough progress to break the deadlock that has frozen crucial IMF lending to Indonesia.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship
Eighty boxers invited to Golden Glove c'ship JAKARTA (JP): After being delayed for two weeks, the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) will stage the 21st Golden Glove boxing championships in April.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Indonesia may import 1m tons of rice in 2001
Indonesia may import 1m tons of rice in 2001 JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia, traditionally one of the world's biggest rice buyers, is expected to slash rice imports this year because of a good domestic crop and abundant stocks, traders said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off
Govt warned not to cancel Semen Padang's spin-off JAKARTA (JP): State cement producer PT Semen Padang has urged the government to go ahead with plans to spin off the Semen Padang unit from the Semen Gresik holding company, in fear that a reversal might trigger strong reactions from people in West...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS
Finance Minister agrees to dissolve PT BPIS JAKARTA (JP): Finance Minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo agreed with calls from legislators to dissolve the once powerful but controversial state-owned holding company PT Bahana Prakarya Industri Strategis (BPIS).
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Photo: Indonesian Press Photo Service's (Ipphos) photos (1945 - 1950), I See Gallery, The Polish cultural center, Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, until Feb. 28. * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef
Govt told to inform public where to buy anthrax-free beef JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to ease public anxiety following an outbreak of anthrax in Bogor, the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) demanded on Thursday that the government take decisive measures in a display of accountability.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Trial of former Bulog chief to continue
Trial of former Bulog chief to continue JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court decided on Thursday to proceed with the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang, a defendant in a corruption case which prosecutors allege inflicted Rp 95.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip
President Abdurrahman embarks on overseas trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid began his overseas trip on Thursday with confidence that everything would be alright during his two-week journey abroad.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
PWI and press ethics
PWI and press ethicsFrom Media IndonesiaThe Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) celebrated their 55th anniversary on Feb. 9, 2001. In my opinion, PWI has increasingly been strong and professional in terms of the history of journalists' organizations and the world of journalism that is growing...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Banten developers aid victims
Banten developers aid victims JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Banten Real Estate Developers donated on Thursday Rp 110 million worth of building materials to the victims of floods in Banten province.Ichsan Soelistio, chairman of the association, who presented the aid through Banten governor H.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Rupiah Rates Feb. 22
Rupiah Rates Feb. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,136.00 10,136.00 9,588.00 9,684.00Australian dollar 1 4,790.00 5,319.37 5,026.99 5,082.16Austrian schilling 1 602.06 668.33 631.85 638.52Belgian franc 1 205.37 227.97 215.53 217.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud
Bogus general nabbed for attempted fraud JAKARTA (JP): A man claiming to be Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika was arrested on Thursday for allegedly attempting to deceive mining company PT Freeport Indonesia out of Rp 100 million (US$10,416).
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Wanted: Neutral local political observers
Wanted: Neutral local political observersBy Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Pity the journalists whose commitment to objective reporting compels them to not only "cover both sides" at all costs, but to also seek the comments of "neutral" political observers to help the public make sense of the...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
MIGA covers RI risk
MIGA covers RI risk WASHINGTON (Dow Jones): The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, MIGA, will resume providing political risk insurance coverage for foreign direct investment in Indonesia, MIGA said in a press statement on Wednesday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Jakarta seeks to export planes to Yemen
Jakarta seeks to export planes to YemenBy Budiman Moerdijat SANA'A, Yemen (JP): Top cabinet ministers said that the export of defense equipment to Yemen was high on the agenda of President Abdurrahman Wahid's visit to the country on Thursday and Friday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Singapore GDP up 9.9 percent in 2000, no shift in MAS bias
Singapore GDP up 9.9 percent in 2000, no shift in MAS bias SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore's economy grew a robust 9.9 percent in 2000, slightly below an official forecast of 10.1 percent, with the outlook broadly positive for this year despite slowing growth, the government said on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Govt to proceed with plans to raise fuel prices
Govt to proceed with plans to raise fuel prices JAKARTA (JP): The government will proceed with its plan to raise fuel prices in April despite concerns that it could trigger a new wave of social unrest, according to Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Alhilal Hamdi.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Dream Team duels veteran
Dream Team duels veteran JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's four-member dream team of young chess players will have a duel against four veteran chess players of the old team in an exhibition match from Sunday until next Tuesday at the Utut Adianto Chess School in Bekasi.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Politicians dismiss coalition proposal
Politicians dismiss coalition proposal JAKARTA (JP): Politicians dismissed on Thursday the possibility of establishing a permanent coalition among House of Representatives (DPR) factions, calling the proposal ineffective.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale
Over 10 executives of city firm probed over land sale JAKARTA (JP): More than 10 current and former executives of city property company PT Pembangunan Sarana Jaya have been questioned by the City Inspectorate in connection with the sale of 3.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Bank Mandiri's plan illogical
Bank Mandiri's plan illogicalFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe President Director of Bank Mandiri has been quoted by the mass media as saying that Bank Mandiri will join the tender for the divestment of the shares of BCA and Bank Niaga, which is said to expand the banks' capability of funding base retailing...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia
Cathay to serve more flights to Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific Airways will gradually increase its weekly flight frequencies to Indonesia to 28 flights beginning next week from 19 flights at present to meet rising demand, a senior executive said.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey
Cell phones a 'necessity': Survey JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to the popular belief that mobile phone users are spendthrift, impolite, and fashion-driven, a recent study of the behavior of mobile phone users by Germany-based mobile phone manufacturer Siemens revealed just the opposite.Sarlito W.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post
Government 'returns the ball' to the House on chief justice post JAKARTA (JP): The government has "returned the ball" to the House of Representatives (DPR), asking the legislative body to take the initiative to settle the prolonged dispute over the appointment of the chief justice of the Supreme...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
RP graft sleuths focus on Ejercito
RP graft sleuths focus on Ejercito MANILA (AFP): Investigators looking into alleged corruption by deposed president Joseph Estrada said on Thursday they were turning their attention to his wife, Luisa Ejercito, after discovering massive withdrawals from one of her bank accounts.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 22, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,850 75 916,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 130 0 72,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 -25 8,500 Alfa...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Suwondo 'victim of a scheme by political elite'
Suwondo 'victim of a scheme by political elite' JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers for Muhammad Alip Agung Suwondo challenged on Thursday the charges against their client, arguing that the indictment failed to specify their client's alleged role in the Rp 35 billion (US$3.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
PBB clarifies position of party members in the House
PBB clarifies position of party members in the House JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) faction at the House of Representatives Ahmad Sumargono on Thursday dismissed earlier press reports that the party had recalled two senior legislators from the House membership.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Indosat ups stake in Satelindo
Indosat ups stake in Satelindo JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat announced on Thursday the purchase of PT Bimagraha Telekomindo's remaining shares in cellular phone company PT Satelindo, which brings Indosat's ownership to a 75 percent majority.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
RI's public service the worst: Official
RI's public service the worst: OfficialBy Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): A top government official affirmed what many here have already long felt: Indonesia has the worst and probably the most inhumane public service when compared to neighboring countries.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Is political rivalry behind the campaign against Golkar?
Is political rivalry behind the campaign against Golkar? There have been many demands to dissolve Golkar lately, on which The Jakarta Post talked to lecturer in politics Bambang Cipto of the Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Versatile PaperOne launched
Versatile PaperOne launched JAKARTA (JP): April Fine Paper, which operates one of Indonesia's largest pulp and paper industries in Riau province, launched here on Thursday what it claims to be a versatile, fine paper, brand-named PaperOne, which is suitable for all kinds of printers.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Villagers want own administration
Villagers want own administration TANGERANG (JP): Around 100 residents of Kebon Cau village in Teluk Naga district rallied at the Tangerang regency council on Thursday to demand the incorporation of their village as a separate administrative unit.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Ex-brothel demolition halted
Ex-brothel demolition halted JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta mayor Soebagio said on Thursday that the demolition of 130 buildings on the site of the former Kramat Tunggak red light district had been halted, pending the payment of compensation for the land and buildings.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Television association against broadcast bill
Television association against broadcast bill JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Television Broadcasting Association (ATVSI) dismissed on Thursday the draft broadcast bill being deliberated by the House of Representatives, saying it defied the spirit of reform and restricted press freedom.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Refugees flee Riau riot
Refugees flee Riau riot BATAM ISLAND, Riau: Thousands on Thursday fled to Batam and mainland Riau following a riot which swept the town of Selat Panjang on Tebing Tinggi Island.Antara further reported that some 1,200 had fled to Karimun Island.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Land dispute dogs terminal project
Land dispute dogs terminal project TANGERANG (JP): Unsettled controversy over compensation money for land and buildings is feared to hamper the ongoing construction project of an integrated terminal in Cipondoh district to replace the existing one in Cikokol.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Thousands fleeing riot-torn Sampit
Thousands fleeing riot-torn Sampit JAKARTA (JP): A naval ship is steaming towards Central Kalimantan, to evacuate thousands of refugees fleeing ethnic violence in Sampit that by official estimates has claimed 57 lives.The spokesman of the Navy's Eastern Fleet Command, Lt. Col.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
RI scores another win in Asian Cup baseball tourney
RI scores another win in Asian Cup baseball tourney JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia scored another win at the fourth Asian Cup Baseball Championship at Bung Karno Baseball Stadium in Central Jakarta, beating Uzbekistan 14-2 in day-five action on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Loyalty and obedience of the Indonesian Military
Loyalty and obedience of the Indonesian Military The military need explicit rules to ensure its members' accountability, says Kusnanto Anggoro, a senior researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and a lecturer at the postgraduate studies program of the School of International...
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
ICG spells out trouble for RI
ICG spells out trouble for RI JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid is not likely to escape unscathed from current attempts by his opposition to unseat him, but whatever transpires from this power struggle, violence looms large over Indonesia, the International Crisis Group says.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot
Paprika Wine Lounge and Restaurant is red hot JAKARTA (JP): Word has spread through the city of a new restaurant and bar, or wine lounge if you will. According to the talk, the place is hip, stylish and attracts the in-crowd of chic, good-looking and well-to-do Jakarta residents.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival
Food on the menu for Utan Kayu Film Festival JAKARTA (JP): It's food, glorious food, explored on dining tables and in kitchens around the world, from Japan (Tampopo) to Denmark (Babette's Feast), during the Films on Food Festival at Teater Utan Kayu.
Fri, 23 Feb 2001
Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says
Soeharto must stand trial when he is fit, Lopa says JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto, who is scheduled to undergo a medical examination before Monday, must be sent to court if he is declared fit for trial, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Baharuddin Lopa said on Thursday.