Archive: 3 February 2001
62 articles found
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Crude prices rise as OPEC cuts output
Crude prices rise as OPEC cuts output SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asian market crude prices have firmed sharply, lifted by OPEC output cuts and lingering fears of more production curbs in store, traders said on Friday. Regional crude sellers such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia have all benefited from higher export prices on the back of OPEC's decision to reduce crude flows from February 1.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia to supply E. Timor with rifles
Australia to supply E. Timor with rifles CANBERRA (AP): Australia will supply the fledgling East Timor defense force with 360 M16 assault rifles, but has ruled out giving heavier armaments, the Defense Department said on Friday. A department spokesman denied reports that Australia would supply grenades, machine guns and other heavy weapons. "We will not be supplying machine guns or hand grenades or anything heavier than the rifles," said spokesman Brian Hickey.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
BI to complete divestment program this year: Sjahril
BI to complete divestment program this year: Sjahril JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the central bank would divest all of its ownership in various financial institutions this year. Sjahril said that the divestment of the Bank Indonesia subsidiaries would be conducted either through the stock market or a private placement to strategic investors. "We're proceeding with the divestment program ...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Motor vehicle sales up 44% in SE Asia last year
Motor vehicle sales up 44% in SE Asia last year KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Sales of motor vehicles shot up 44.3 per cent last year in Southeast Asia as the region recovered from its economic troubles, an industry body said Friday. The ASEAN Automotive Federation said a total of 1,091,926 cars, commercial vehicles and 4X4 vehicles were sold in the region's seven strongest economies last year, up from 756,619 units the previous year.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
What is skin cancer and how can you prevent it
What is skin cancer and how can you prevent it JAKARTA (JP): Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of the skin. The skin has two main layers and several kinds of cells. The top layer of skin, the epidermis, contains three kinds of cells. There are flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous; round cells called basal cells; and melanocytes, which give the skin its color.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire kills child, guts shop houses
Fire kills child, guts shop houses PEKANBARU, Riau: A child was killed by fire which razed 14 shop houses on Friday. An eyewitness said that the fire started at 9 a.m. and spread quickly, gutting shop houses, which were made of wood, Antara reported. While the buildings were on fire, one of the owners, who had already fled the house, returned to retrieve his valuables. He was followed by his child, who was then trapped by the fire and died.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Truck drivers strike against extortion
Truck drivers strike against extortion BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Truck drivers who use the Banda Aceh- Medan road have staged a strike since last Thursday in protest against rampant illegal levies along their routes, paralyzing the local economy and distribution of food into and out of the province. "We are tired of the levies demanded by officers and hoodlums along the road. Every day we have to spend millions of rupiah to pay these levies," Tengku Supe, one of the drivers, said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's administration
Gus Dur's administration From Panji We have been under President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's administration for one year or so. However, many circles have viewed that the government has failed to comply with the peoples' aspirations. During his one year in office the President has reshuffled his cabinet three times. According to Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tandjung, the President's actions have disturbed national stability and the performance of cabinet ministers.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rallies continue despite House's censure of Gus Dur
Rallies continue despite House's censure of Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Persistent opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid seemed to keep their word on Friday to continue rallying until their demand -- that the President steps down -- is fulfilled. In Yogyakarta some 800 students from various universities and organizations, including the Muslim Students Association (HMI), rallied on Friday, calling on President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to resign.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan hopes S'pore free-trade pact will boost regional ties
Japan hopes S'pore free-trade pact will boost regional ties SINGAPORE (AP): Japan hopes that a free-trade pact in the works with Singapore will improve its ties with other Southeast Asian countries and Australia, Japan's chief negotiator in the talks said Friday. "If we have a closer relationship with Singapore, hopefully, this will bring Japan closer to other ASEAN countries and Australia," Kazuo Asakai told The Associated Press in an interview.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blindness among eldery raises new concern
Blindness among eldery raises new concern JAKARTA (JP): The increase in life expectancy in the country has shifted the tendency of health problems from infectious diseases to degenerative ones, or those related to old age. One of the diseases which experts say is a serious threat is blindness. Reports have said there are some 2.4 million totally blind people across the country, or 1.2 percent of the population. The prevalence of people who are half blind is 2.1 percent, or 4.2 million people.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI doesn't pledge support, but will protect President: Army chief
TNI doesn't pledge support, but will protect President: Army chief JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Friday maintained the Indonesian Military's (TNI) stance in responding to the ongoing political turmoil, saying that the military will not pledge its support for the President, but will only protect him.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
IITELMIT timed with G-15 summit
IITELMIT timed with G-15 summit JAKARTA (JP): This year's Indonesian International Telecommunications, Media and Information Technology (IITELMIT) exhibition will be held in May concurrently with the summit of the Group of 15 developing countries (G-15) in Jakarta. Organizers of IITELMIT 2001 said on Friday the five-day exhibition from May 27 to May 31 expects to have participants from 60 countries.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet will run as usual, Bambang says
Cabinet will run as usual, Bambang says JAKARTA (JP): The Cabinet will function as usual despite the heated dispute between the President and the House of Representatives (DPR), Cabinet ministers say. Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said here on Friday that all the ministers would let the President handle his problem with the House in his own way.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, PKB propose probe into other scandals, bombings
PDI-P, PKB propose probe into other scandals, bombings JAKARTA (JP): After completing the investigation into the Bulog and Brunei financial scandals, the House of Representatives is set to investigate past major corruption cases. These include the Rp 144 trillion (US$15.1 billion) Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) funds and several projects of the state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina, and the Christmas Eve bombings.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pelti has two candidates to replace Hendri in Davis Cup
Pelti has two candidates to replace Hendri in Davis Cup JAKARTA (JP): National men's tennis players Andrian Raturandang and Suhendar Dinata are the only candidates to replace second singles Hendri Susilo Pramono in the Davis Cup Group I Asia Oceania zone tie against Uzbekistan next week. Another candidate, Febi Widhiyanto, turned down Pelti's offer on Friday as the substitute for Hendri, his best friend off court, arguing that he was not well-prepared for the event.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tax on deposit interest
Tax on deposit interest The government has issued a regulation stipulating that as of Jan. 1, 2001, the income tax imposed on the interest accruing from term deposits and savings accounts in banks is increased from 15 percent to 20 percent and this is final in nature. The minimum level of taxable deposits is lowered from Rp 10 million to Rp 7.4 million.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ancol found guilty of financing overseas trips
Ancol found guilty of financing overseas trips JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso revealed on Friday that PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol was proven guilty for disbursing Rp 2.1 billion (US$220,000) to finance overseas trips of councilors and city officials without his consent.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Exports jump to record level of $62.02 billion
Exports jump to record level of $62.02 billion JAKARTA (JP): Export earnings jumped to a record level of US$62.02 billion in 2000 on the back of higher levels of oil and gas exports and other commodities, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Friday. BPS head Soedarti Surbakti said that last year's export level was 27.43 percent higher than $48.67 billion in 1999.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Customs seize explosive materials
Customs seize explosive materials JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Customs and Excise office seized on Friday a container imported from Hamburg, Germany, containing 50 drums of chemicals which could be used as explosive materials. Office head Roy R. Lino said that the materials imported by a Jakarta-based firm, PT JML, arrived here on Jan. 11 on the MV Emperor ship in Tanjung Priok harbor, North Jakarta without proper import documentation.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Time to take stern measures against drug traffickers
Time to take stern measures against drug traffickers JAKARTA (JP): An estimated 3.4 million people, or a quarter of Jakarta's total population, are known to be drug abusers. This is the figure disclosed in a survey conducted by a consortium of non-governmental organizations, the Program for Management and Eradication of Drugs and Narcotics Abuse (P4) in Jakarta, throughout rehabilitation centers for drug addicts, schools and public places last year.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Canteen for diabetes patients
Canteen for diabetes patients TANGERANG (JP): A canteen for diabetes mellitus patients is now open at the Tangerang public hospital to help patients maintain their diet, chairwoman of Tangerang branch of the Diabetes Association (Persadia) Sri Mulyana Thamrin says. After officially opening the canteen on Friday, Sri Mulyana said that the small restaurant was merely meant to assist diabetes patients to get healthy meals or food based on their doctors' advise.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina, Unocal, PLN in geothermal talks
Pertamina, Unocal, PLN in geothermal talks SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Unocal Corp. is in continued discussions with Indonesia's oil and gas company Pertamina and power utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara to "move forward" the Sarulla geothermal project in North Sumatra, Unocal's Vice President for Commercial Affairs Barry Andrews told Dow Jones Newswires late Thursday. Unocal has drilled 13 wells on the site, which has confirmed resources in excess of 400 megawatts, Andrews said.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Migrants send home US$94 million
Migrants send home US$94 million SEMARANG: Remittance from Central Javanese migrant workers to their parents at home amounted to over Rp 892 billion (US$94 million) last year, or about 40 percent less than in previous years', an official said. Head of the provincial manpower office Mudji Hartono said on Friday that the migrants work in Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Abu Dabi, Antara reported.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
S&P lowers Tjiwi Kimia debt rating
S&P lowers Tjiwi Kimia debt rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's announced on Friday it lowered the senior debt ratings and corporate credit ratings of P.T. Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia Tbk. to 'D' from triple-'C'-plus and, at the same time, removed the ratings from CreditWatch. This action follows the company's failure to make scheduled Feb. 1, 2001, interest payments totaling US$43.3 million on two senior debt issues.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
World Bank slashes loan
World Bank slashes loan The World Bank has finally decided to restructure its lending programs in Indonesia, slashing its annual loan commitment for the next three years to only US$400 million, or less than one third of the previous level, but granting the country access to its interest-free credit window, the International Development Association. The immediate impact of the new loan program will begin affecting the government's capital inflows only next year.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN police to beef up patrols in Dili amid increasing unrest
UN police to beef up patrols in Dili amid increasing unrest DILI, East Timor (DPA): United Nations civilian police in East Timor said on Friday they would increase security patrols in the capital Dili following a sudden upsurge in violence, including several assaults on UN police officers. "Of course, CivPol is not happy at the level of violence," said Commissioner Luis Carrilho, the UN's Portuguese police spokesman. "In some of these cases we've made arrests - other arrests are expected.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Group protests against newspaper
Group protests against newspaper JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of anti-President Abdurrahman Wahid protesters calling themselves the Anti Corruption People's Forum (FRAKSI) visited the Harian Terbit daily evening newspaper office in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, on Friday, to protest an erroneous photo caption displayed on the front page of its Friday edition. Arriving in several cars, the group protested the photo caption which read: "...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ryaas quits Cabinet after no response from President
Ryaas quits Cabinet after no response from President JAKARTA (JP): After receiving no response from embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid for a month, State Minister of Administrative Reforms Ryaas Rasyid unilaterally declared his resignation from the cabinet as of Friday. "As of today, I declare my resignation from the cabinet, and my job as minister of administrative reform will no longer be effective," he told reporters at his office.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angie, Dea clinch women's doubles title at Cigna Open
Angie, Dea clinch women's doubles title at Cigna Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's young hopefuls Angelique Widjaja and Dea Sumantri managed to win the women's doubles title of the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life tennis tournament. They crushed seniors Eny Sulistyowati and Liza Andriyani 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 at the Bung Karno tennis complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Friday. After leading one set, Eny and Liza could no longer match their juniors' fast play.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Four Indonesians feared drowned
Four Indonesians feared drowned KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian authorities have begun searching for at least four Indonesians feared drowned off Malaysia's west coast, a marine department official said on Friday. Police found the bodies of five Indonesians off Port Klang, the country's busiest port, on Thursday. Their boat had capsized a few days earlier while trying to sneak into Malaysian waters illegally, the official said.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Asiaweek' denies trying to make Mahathir look tired
'Asiaweek' denies trying to make Mahathir look tired KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticized one of Asia's leading news magazines for, he claims, trying to make him look worn-out and foolish in a recent profile. On Friday, the Hong Kong-based magazine, Asiaweek, denied that it had any biased intentions. "All of us who were there were struck by how tired he seemed," editor Dorinda Elliott told The Associated Press.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bob' Hasan gets 2 years in jail
'Bob' Hasan gets 2 years in jail JAKARTA (JP): The corruption trial of timber tycoon Mohamad "Bob" Hasan ended on Thursday night with the court handing down a guilty verdict and sentencing the defendant to two years in jail. The sentence was one-quarter of the term demanded by prosecutors. The court also ordered the seizure of the assets of Hasan's company.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
University enrollment should be restricted, says observer
University enrollment should be restricted, says observer JAKARTA (JP): To help cut down on unemployment, education observer J. Drost suggested that university enrollment should be limited to highly qualified high school graduates only. "With such restrictions, our graduates will become highly qualified. It will also help to reduce the number of unemployed in this country," J. Drost told The Jakarta Post recently.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mixed marriages
Mixed marriages Thank you for raising the debate on the legal position of mixed marriages. I hope that, on this occasion, rather than railing at the apparent injustices and double standards imposed on multiracial couples - an approach not only naive but also pointless in that it has, so far, fallen on deaf ears - we might perhaps look for a more practical solution.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Home movies
Home movies JAKARTA (JP): In a cultural environment in which American film imports have for decades dominated the market, the name of American filmmaker Martin Scorsese is assuredly among the most respected as far as the Indonesian moviegoing public is concerned. And rightfully so. Tastes may differ and the often dark and moody feel that characterize Scorsese's films may not be to everyone's taste. Yet there is no denying the force which so many of his films exude.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
One policeman killed in Ambon gunfights
One policeman killed in Ambon gunfights AMBON, Maluku (JP): One policeman was killed and 17 police and marine personnel injured during overnight gunfights between the two groups, an officer said on Friday. "The policeman who died in the fray was First Brig. Erinus Saragih and his body has been flown to Jakarta," Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen. Firman Gani told The Jakarta Post by phone. "The situation is now under control and everything is OK.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bambang questioned over Kanindotex case
Bambang questioned over Kanindotex case JAKARTA (JP): National Police detectives questioned former president Soeharto's son Bambang Trihatmodjo on Friday in connection with the acquisition of the assets of textile company Kanindotex. Soeharto family lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon insisted on Friday that Bambang was questioned only as a witness in the case. "I answered all the questions the police asked.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
FATF steps up war against money laundering
FATF steps up war against money laundering PARIS (Reuters): An international agency fighting money laundering published a blacklist on Thursday of banking centers that have yet to toe the line after sanctions warnings last year, including Russia, Lebanon and the Philippines.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oh God, forgive our sins
Oh God, forgive our sins From Media Indonesia I don't understand what's happening with the Indonesian nation now. Are all these incidents God's trial or punishment for our country? It's true, everything has become more free now. There is freedom to express opinions and do other things. But those freedoms often extend beyond the limit so they impact on others. Oh, God, forgive the sins of the people and leaders of this country.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taufik gives PBSI 2 weeks to include Mulyo
Taufik gives PBSI 2 weeks to include Mulyo JAKARTA (JP): World number four Taufik Hidayat gave the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) two weeks to reconsider its decision not to offer his coach Mulyo Handoyo a contract with the Indonesian Badminton Center. He said Mulyo's exclusion was based on personal reasons and had nothing to do with his achievements as a coach. "I give PBSI two weeks to reconsider its decision. They will read the news tomorrow and I will wait for their reaction.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three injured in student brawl
Three injured in student brawl JAKARTA (JP): At least three students were injured in a Friday night brawl between University of Indonesia (UI) activists supporting the House's special committee investigating two financial scandals involving the President. The fight broke out when a group of UI Senate Executive Boards (BEM-UI) activists prevented two students who claimed to represent the Student Action Front (FAM) from erecting a tent at the university campus in Salemba, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police told to change investigation method
Police told to change investigation method JAKARTA (JP): Observers suggested on Friday the police change their methodology in order to ensure criminal investigations are handled in a more trustworthy and competent manner. Legal expert J.E. Sahetapy said the police force, now under the direct supervision of the president, must comprise officers who do not coerce suspects into confessing, but allow them to prove their innocence.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
S&P revises Datakom rating
S&P revises Datakom rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's announced on Friday it had revised the ratings on PT Datakom Asia to 'D' from 'SD' following the nonpayment of interest on Pratama Datakom Asia B.V.'s US$260 million senior notes (due July 2005) on Jan. 15, 2001, which were guaranteed by Datakom.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sperm whale washes up
Sperm whale washes up GENERAL NAKAR, Philippines (AFP): A 15.7-meter live sperm whale beached itself on the coast of this Philippines town southeast of Manila, the mayor said on Friday. Town Mayor Hernando Avellaneda said fishermen found the weakened whale on a beach on Monday. Experts of the national museum who specialize in large mammals were called in but by the time they reached the isolated town on Wednesday, the whale had died.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 2, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 2,000 75 457,500 Adindo Foresta Indonesia 140 5 664,000 Alakasa Industrindo 300 -125 50,000 Alfa Retailindo 975 0 861,000 Alter Abadi 120 0 7,500 Alumindo Light Metal 750 0 50,000 Andhi Chandra 1,375 -25 114,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 200 0 0 Aneka Tambang (Persero) 950 50 7,250,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0...
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fog causes delays at Bangkok airport
Fog causes delays at Bangkok airport BANGKOK (AP): Heavy fog shrouded Bangkok airport on Friday, causing delays for hundreds of passengers on international and domestic flights, officials said. At least one dozen international flights from major European cities including Paris, Amsterdam and Munich were diverted to other airports in Thailand, officials said. Flights were diverted to airports in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, U-tapao in central Thailand and to Had Yai in the south.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
37,000 mentally ill untreated
37,000 mentally ill untreated BANDUNG: An estimated 37,000 mentally insane people are homeless and left wandering about in streets across towns in West Java due to a lack of proper treatment facilities, the Director of Bandung mental hospital Dengara Pane said on Friday. "The condition has been going on for four year now as the Mental Health Institution (BPKJM), which used to take care of the insane, was dissolved in 1996 due to budget problems," he said.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Allianz branches into Bali
Allianz branches into Bali JAKARTA (JP): Allianz AG, the Germany-based insurance company, opened a new branch office in Bali on Friday as part of its expansion program. The new office will be occupied by Allianz Utama, which deals with general insurance, and Allianz Life, which deals with life insurance, according to a statement issued by Allianz Utama. Allianz AG has similar combined operations in Medan, Makassar and Semarang.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Being reluctantly exiled is foreigner's worst nightmare
Being reluctantly exiled is foreigner's worst nightmare By Multa Firdaus JAKARTA (JP): No one expects to find themselves stranded in a foreign country, far from home, without friends or relatives to share their sorrow. But this is the bitter reality of life in the immigration quarantine center in Kalideres, West Jakarta. Seventy-six foreigners, including two women, are currently being held in the center.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever to peak in middle of this month
Dengue fever to peak in middle of this month JAKARTA (JP): Cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever will peak in the middle of this month, with at least 43 subdistricts seen as being the most prone to the disease, an official warned on Friday. The head of the Jakarta office of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dedy Ruswendy, said after meeting with Governor Sutiyoso at City Hall that most of the dengue fever-susceptible subdistricts were located in East Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
City delays adoption of Seribu Islands' new status
City delays adoption of Seribu Islands' new status JAKARTA (JP): A new deadline for the inception of Seribu Islands administrative regency has been set for Aug. 31 at the earliest, Deputy Governor Abdul Kahfi said on Friday. Kahfi, who is in charge of government affairs, cited obstacles in upgrading the administrative status of the islands as the unprepared infrastructure.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Bramasto's Collections 1939-1996, Gallery Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 24A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7194270), until Feb. 28. * Fine Art, Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Phone: 34833954), until Feb. 6. * Photo: Milenium Moment, Anggota Galeri Cahya, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 33, South Jakarta, until Feb. 8.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
House agrees to drop the 1999 Emergency Law
House agrees to drop the 1999 Emergency Law JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has agreed to drop the 1999 emergency law and to provide some time for the government to draft and socialize the new emergency bill. House Speaker Akbar Tandjung said the government could have more time but underlined the needs to set up a new emergency law to avoid further used of the repressive 1959 emergency law. "But we do understand and agree to give more time to the government," Akbar said.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Immature people
Immature people Day after day I read reports and articles in your newspaper about corruption and financial dishonesty among the ruling classes in Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. I ask myself why so many people in this part of the world are apparently obsessed with money and its accumulation? There are, of course, greedy people all over the world in all societies, but I have never met money madness on such a scale as here. Everybody is so materialistic.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young Dea has high ambitions
Young Dea has high ambitions JAKARTA (JP): With Indonesian tennis still relying heavily on veteran women's player Yayuk Basuki for international accolades, it is time for younger players to shine in overseas tournaments. Dea Sumantri is one of the country's rising tennis hopes. The Bandung-based player, who is ranked ninth nationally and 53rd in the world junior singles, won the women's doubles event at the 2001 Cigna Open Colors of Life on Friday with practice partner Angelique Widjaja.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb.2
Rupiah Rates Feb.2 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
President Gus Dur refuses to quit
President Gus Dur refuses to quit JAKARTA (JP): Despite increasing calls for his resignation, President Abdurrahman Wahid asserted on Friday that he would not step down and stressed that he will serve his full presidential term until it ends in 2004. "No, I will not resign until my presidential terms ends," Abdurrahman said after Friday prayers in Ciganjur, South Jakarta. Abdurrahman brushed off resignation talk as "psychological warfare".
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance?
Indonesia's forex curbs a help or a hindrance? SINGAPORE (Reuters): As foreign banks struggle to get to grips with Indonesia's curbs on offshore rupiah trading it is becoming clear the new rules could well backfire and hinder the currency more than help it. Bankers said the new set of restrictions, aimed at limiting offshore players' ability to get hold of rupiah to sell short in speculative plays, have effectively sealed it within Indonesia's borders and killed the offshore market. On Jan.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: Sato
Indonesia's labor problems scare off Japanese investors: Sato By Kornelius Purba TOKYO (JP): A senior Japanese economist and an Indonesian envoy to Japan have warned that it would be difficult for Indonesia to attract new investment from Japan if no solution is found to solve the labor problems in the country.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income
Government sticks to plan to tax foreigners' overseas income JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Friday it would stick to its ruling on taxing expatriates' overseas earnings despite concerns that the policy might impede foreign investment. Director general of tax Machfud Sidik denied a foreign media report that he had softened his stance over imposing income tax on expatriates' overseas earnings.
Sat, 03 Feb 2001, 00:00 WIB
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future
Peugeot dealer upbeat on future JAKARTA (JP): PT Multi France Motor (MFM), the authorized dealer of the French automobile Peugeot, expects a fivefold increase in sales this year to 2,500 units from 500 in 2000. MFM managing director Wiwiek D. Santoso said here on Friday sales in 2000 were low because the company only offered completely built-up (CBU) vehicles. The sale of locally assembled cars was halted in 2000 following the closure of the local assembly plant in 1998, she said.