Archive: 2 March 2001
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Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
West Timorese should be included in Timor Gap Treaty talks: NGO
West Timorese should be included in Timor Gap Treaty talks: NGO JAKARTA (JP): The West Timor Care Foundation (YPTB) demanded on Thursday that West Timorese be included in talks related to the Timor Gap treaty both at national and international levels.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Padang lacking kerosene
Padang lacking kerosene PADANG, West Sumatra: The disappearance of kerosene from the West Sumatra capital of Padang is still unresolved, prompting complaints from residents about the fuel's increasing price. Several distributors and retailers in Alai, Purus, Ulak Karang and Lapai, told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that the state gas and oil producer Pertamina had not supplied extra kerosene to deal with the problem.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors relocated
Street vendors relocated JAKARTA (JP): At least 70 street vendors currently operating along Jl. Bulevar Raya and Jl. Mandiri in Kelapa Gading residential complex in North Jakarta will be relocated soon, a city official said on Thursday. The city social disturbance control office chief, Raya Siahaan, said the vendors and housing complex developer PT Summarecon Agung had agreed on the relocation. Raya said the developers would provide permanent kiosks along Jl. Bulevar Utara.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reconciling civilian-military gap
Reconciling civilian-military gap By Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): In developed democracies, scholars of civil- military relations have reached a consensus on how civilian elite and military officers should engage in working relations. Wide use of the term "civil supremacy" in the West, or "civil control" in the post-Soviet states, applies to political behavior -- a democratic process, norm and institutions.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Norway, RI sign agreement
Norway, RI sign agreement JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian and Norwegian governments signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate in environmental projects worth 20 million Norwegian krones (US$2.2 million). The agreement was signed in Jakarta by State Minister of the Environment Sonny Keraf and visiting Norway's Minister of International Development Anne Kristin Sydnes. Sydnes said that the four-year cooperation agreement focused on biodiversity, climatic change and cleaner production.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
House agrees to sale of Bank Niaga and BCA shares
House agrees to sale of Bank Niaga and BCA shares JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives commission IX on state budget and finance finally agreed with the government on Thursday to divest 40 percent of its ownership in Bank Central Asia (BCA), and 51 percent in Bank Niaga sometime in the middle of this year. But the divestment of the government ownership in the publicly listed BCA would be made gradually through a private placement and secondary share offering.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is a life on stage really child's play?
Is a life on stage really child's play? JAKARTA (JP): The tension tells in Helmi Yahya's voice. It is obviously a question he has answered before, and one he dislikes, but which inevitably he will be asked again. Is he working eight-year-old Joshua, the little king of the local entertainment world, into the ground with his TV shows, advertisements for everything from powdered milk to cough medicine and show commitments?
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
RSCM refuses to treat patient
RSCM refuses to treat patient JAKARTA (JP): City councillor Yusuf A.R. deplored the conduct of the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Thursday for refusing to conduct eye surgery on a former councillor because the patient could not afford the down payment. Yusuf said the hospital insisted that the surgery on 77-year- old H.B.S. Amin, a member of the City Council for 1970s period, was not possible despite Yusuf's guarantee of payment.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eurico's trial adjourned
Eurico's trial adjourned JAKARTA (JP): The trial of former East Timor militia leader Eurico Guterres was adjourned on Thursday after two high ranking police witnesses failed to appear in the North Jakarta District Court. Former East Nusa Tenggara police chief Brig. Gen. John Lalo, who is an expert staff at the National Police headquarters, and Maj. Gen. A.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 01
Rupiah Rates March 01 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs no foreign military intervention, Hoon says
Indonesia needs no foreign military intervention, Hoon says KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The defense ministers of Britain and Malaysia pledged moral support to help Indonesia through current crises of political turmoil and ethnic violence, but ruled out the need for foreign military intervention.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Invitro triplets born
Invitro triplets born YOGYAKARTA: Dr. Sardjito General Hospital announced that triplets conceived using invitro fertilization have been born in the hospital. Hospital Director Sri Endarini told journalists here on Thursday that a former high school English teacher, Ida Rahmawati, 31, had given birth to three babies on Feb. 10. Ida had been a patient of the hospital's invitro fertilization program.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Good planning for East Timor
Good planning for East Timor This refers to the letter from Mr. D. Chandramouli, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 24, 2001. I entirely agree with him that the people of East Timor have to get their priorities right. The first step of "having a long-term vision" that he suggested includes having economic vision, and my article was an attempt to suggest some possible alternatives.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chess body set up to groom national team
Chess body set up to groom national team JAKARTA (JP): A special body to pick up and groom chess players for the national team was set up in January, according to national men's chess player Utut Adianto. Utut said that the body, which is called the National Team Supervision Board (BPTN), would prepare chess players for the regional and international events such as the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Asian Games and Chess Olympic Games.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
State defense bill submitted to DPR
State defense bill submitted to DPR JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday submitted to the House of Representatives a new defense bill to replace Law No.20/1982 on National Defense and Security Guidelines.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fighting continues despite completion of peace talks
Fighting continues despite completion of peace talks BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): While talks between Indonesian security forces and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels, aimed at supporting the ongoing ceasefire, were concluded on Thursday, fighting continued in the Aceh province, officials said. At Hotel Kuala Tripa here, the warring sides have been negotiating ways to prevent further clashes, a statement from the Information Department for the Aceh Humanitarian Pause stated.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Furniture exports to earn $1.8b this year
Furniture exports to earn $1.8b this year JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's export earnings from furniture are expected to increase by about 20 percent this year to US$1.8 billion from $1.5 billion despite the economic slowdown in major buyer countries, according to the National Agency for Export Development (BPEN). Gusmardi Bustami, head of BPEN, said here on Thursday that orders from European buyers would remain strong despite the gloomy outlook in their economies.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
BI forecast economy to grow 4.5-5.5% in 2001
BI forecast economy to grow 4.5-5.5% in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia reiterated in its annual report issued on Thursday that the economy in 2001 was forecast to grow by between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent. The central bank said that the growth forecast was based on the assumption of an acceleration in the implementation of the program of key economic reforms, and improvements in the political and security condition at home.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL palmoil at 4-week high
KL palmoil at 4-week high KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures ended at the highest level in four weeks on Thursday on the back of technical covering and amid rumors of intensive government intervention to support prices, traders said. Benchmark third-month May gained 29 ringgit to 780 ringgit ($205.26) a ton. Volume was heavy at 3,099 lots.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Driver's license not valid at Citibank
Driver's license not valid at Citibank On Feb. 23, at about 2:20 p.m. I wanted to cash a check at Citibank's Prince Sudirman branch, but the teller refused because I could only show my driver's license. Only a resident identity card (KTP) or passport are acceptable. When I asked since when and where is it written (I could see no sign/announcement) she said it was an internal memo. After having to argue and wait for more than 30 minutes (I still had to take the cash to another bank before 3 p.m.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taxi drivers go on strike over rental fee hike
Taxi drivers go on strike over rental fee hike JAKARTA (JP): Taxi drivers from the Centris Group went on strike on Thursday, protesting the city-owned firm's decision to increase the drivers' daily rental fee by 25 percent and to hike passenger fares. The demonstration came dangerously close to spiraling out of control as the more than 100 drivers who were staging a rally at the City Hall stopped Centris cabs which were passing along Jl.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI targets three titles at All England
PBSI targets three titles at All England JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) targeted its shuttlers to grab three titles from the four-star 2001 Yonex All England Open, mainly from the men's and mixed events, the training director of the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) Christian Hadinata said. "We still have chances in the men's singles, men's doubles and mixed doubles events because there are no dominating countries in these events," he told reporters on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Enhancing workers' life
Enhancing workers' life A groundbreaking study on the concerns and aspirations of 4,500 workers in nine Nike contract factories in Indonesia has just been released by an alliance of foundations, private companies and international institutions. It is part of a significant effort to improve workplace experiences and life opportunities for assembly line workers in these factories. In a Feb.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Most graft cases submitted by forestry ministry turned down
Most graft cases submitted by forestry ministry turned down JAKARTA (JP): Twelve of 15 reports of alleged graft handed over by the Ministry of Forestry to the Attorney General's Office have been rejected due to insufficient evidence, a senior forestry official said here on Thursday. Ministry of Forestry secretary-general Soeripto said the Attorney General's Office rejected the 12 cases on the grounds that the 12 cases were not supported with adequate data and evidence.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court undecided over IFC bankruptcy plea
Court undecided over IFC bankruptcy plea JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court has yet to decide over the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) bankruptcy appeal against financing company PT Panca Overseas Finance (POF), after IFC lost a bankruptcy case at the Jakarta Commercial Court. IFC legal representative Luhut Pangaribuan on Thursday denied a few media reports saying the Supreme Court had rejected IFC's bankruptcy appeal against POF.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lippo has new commissioners
Lippo has new commissioners JAKARTA (JP): The extraordinary shareholders meeting of publicly listed Lippo Bank appointed on Thursday four new commissioners as part of installing a more independent board of commissioners. Lippo shareholders appointed former the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) director, Felia Salim; the Finance Ministry's expert staff, Anggito Abimanyu; former Bank Rakyat Indonesia executive, Suharsono; and expert staff to the finance minister, Markus Permadi.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eying all the action at Mata Bar
Eying all the action at Mata Bar JAKARTA (JP): On the lookout for a little after-hours fun smack in the middle of the CBD? Then you may find it in Mata Bar, which can be something for everyone, depending on what time you visit. Location: Located on the 16th floor of Wisma Metropolitan II, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 31, this bar is relatively easy to find. It is also quite easy to find a taxi since it is located on one of Jakarta's main streets.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI should be given more authority to maintain security
TNI should be given more authority to maintain security JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to prevent the country from crumbling, the Indonesian Military (TNI) should be given more room to help maintain security nationwide, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Civil emergency seen as unlikely in Sampit
Civil emergency seen as unlikely in Sampit JAKARTA (JP): Upon her return to Jakarta after her brief visit to the riot-torn towns of Sampit and Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Thursday that the imposition of a state of civil emergency in the troubled towns was unlikely as things had now returned to normal.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Goodyear to charge rubber producers
Goodyear to charge rubber producers BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., the world's leading tire maker, recently sent a letter to its rubber suppliers indicating that they must assume responsibility for any damage caused by defective products made from low-quality raw material, Wate Thainugul, manager of the Thai Rubber Association, said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional mining autonomy
Regional mining autonomy The government will soon end the lingering legal limbo about the mining industry with a firm ruling that will vest local administrations with authority over mining resources, except the hydrocarbon industry, which will stay under the control of central government.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto signed Goro land deal, says Ricardo
Soeharto signed Goro land deal, says Ricardo JAKARTA (JP): Ricardo Gelael, executive of PT Goro Batara Sakti, testified at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday that former president Soeharto himself had approved the land exchange transaction between his company and the State Logistics Agency (Bulog). Ricardo, who is serving a 10-month jail term, said he was informed by an official at the state palace that the president had signed an approval on the land exchange agreement.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
100 players take part in Silatama, Silataruna
100 players take part in Silatama, Silataruna JAKARTA (JP): The Table Tennis Main Circuit (Silatama) and the Table Tennis Youth Circuit (Silataruna) commenced on Thursday at the Bulungan Sports Hall in Blok M area, South Jakarta. More than 100 table tennis players from 15 table tennis clubs participate in both circuits, which are used to evaluate national players being groomed for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September, and also to scout for new talent.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Robbers snatch meal allowance cash
Robbers snatch meal allowance cash BOGOR (JP): Armed with a pistol, two men robbed Rp 48 million (US$4,900) in cash from employees of Palang Merah Indonesia Hospital on Thursday, just as they arrived from the bank where they had withdrawn the money. The two suspects, who arrived on a Yamaha RX King motorcycle bearing registration plate number B 6306 PO, snatched the money from one of the hospital's security guards, Mad Rais, 48, after opening fire on him.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's sweet victory
Gus Dur's sweet victory As I was sleeping I dreamed that I heard President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid laughing loudly. He was reading an article in The Jakarta Post March 1, 2001, Page 1 Gus Dur urged to cut short overseas trip. Why was he laughing? Why was Gus Dur so happy? It was caused by what he read: "Calls mounted on Wednesday for President Abdurrahman Wahid to cut short his overseas trip and immediately return home to settle the communal clashes in Central Kalimantan".
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nightspots defy warnings
Nightspots defy warnings TANGERANG (JP): A number of shop houses here have been operating as entertainment centers despite the mayoralty administration reprimanding the owners for violating their business licenses. Head of the municipal tourism agency Kusnawan said on Thursday that the shop-house owners only held licenses to run restaurants. "We have never permitted them to operate nightspots.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Private schools exempted from exam fee
Private schools exempted from exam fee JAKARTA (JP): The City Administration finally stated on Thursday that all elementary school students in the capital will not be required to pay fees for this year's state final exams. Muhayat, spokesman for the city administration, said the administration will provide Rp 3 billion to cover all expenses related to the state exam costs for both public and private elementary school students.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Hanafi 2001, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until March 20. * Photo: Light and Shadow, Galeri Foto Cahya, Wisma Surya Kemang, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 33, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until March 17. * Art by Ottorino Mancioli, the Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until March 17.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three prosecutors punished for bribery
Three prosecutors punished for bribery JAKARTA (JP): Three state prosecutors have been found guilty of taking hundred-million rupiah bribes while handling preliminary investigations of a corruption case involving former president Soeharto's eldest daughter Siti Hardijanti "Tutut" Rukmana.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ajinomoto resumes production in East Java
Ajinomoto resumes production in East Java MOJOKERTO, East Java (JP): Giant manufacturer of flavor enhancer, PT Ajinomoto Indonesia, resumed production at its main factory here on Thursday, following the issuance of a halal label for its products by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) on Feb. 19. "We welcome the decision of the authorities which enables the production process to resume and for all employees to return to work," Vice President Director and Factory Manager Y.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia forex ruling hurts local hedging market
Bank Indonesia forex ruling hurts local hedging market JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's ban on offshore forward transactions has eliminated the ability of local companies to protect their dollar borrowings as most local banks are still too weak to offer large hedging transactions, an executive at a state brokerage said on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former child stars say it was fun while it lasted
Former child stars say it was fun while it lasted By Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): When you are 33 and the mother of three, being called "Cinderella" can be a bit much at times. Ask Ira Maya Sopha, the onetime child star who became known as the girl with the glass slipper to a generation of Indonesians after she starred in Ira Maya Si Anak Tiri (Ira Maya the Stepdaughter) in 1978. "I love laughing and joking with friends, I have a really good sense of humor," Ira said recently.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
March 1, 1949 history corrected
March 1, 1949 history corrected YOGYAKARTA (JP): A book was launched here yesterday to rectify the history of the March 1, 1949 general attack in Yogyakarta, wiping out the 32-year-old belief that then Lt. Col. Soeharto was the initiator of the attack known as Serangan Oemoem 1 Maret.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Free anthrax vaccines for Jakarta livestock
Free anthrax vaccines for Jakarta livestock JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has begun free vaccination for all livestock in the capital, except for those on sale for the Idul Adha Islamic Day of Sacrifice, an official said on Thursday. Hery Indiyanto, head of the Animal Disease Prevention and Eradication Unit at the City Animal Husbandry Agency, said the vaccination program has been ongoing in all five mayoralties in Jakarta since Feb.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.1, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,750 -25 296,500 Adindo Foresta 120 0 0 AGIS Tbk 195 0 253,000 Alakasa 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 950 -25 293,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 105 0 0 Alumindo Light 650 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,800 -25 139,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 220 5 5,000 Aneka Tambang 900 0 629,000 Anwar Sierad Tbk 300 0 0 Apac Citra 410 -10 6,000...
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar, Sudjana named suspects in oil scandal
Ginandjar, Sudjana named suspects in oil scandal JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Thursday named former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita and his successor IB Sudjana, as suspects in corruption cases involving state oil and gas company Pertamina, which allegedly resulted in $24.8 million in state losses.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Don't oust President while away'
'Don't oust President while away' JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto warned people on Thursday not to seize the opportunity of overthrowing President Abdurrahman Wahid while the state leader is away on his overseas trip. "Do not take the opportunity while the President is abroad to bring him down unconstitutionally. "It's up to the people to decide whether Gus Dur (Abdurrahman's nickname) should resign or stay.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA sues PT Dharmala
IBRA sues PT Dharmala JAKARTA (AFX-ASIA): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has filed a bankruptcy suit against PT Dharmala, a company owning a stake in now bankrupt PT Dharmala Sakti Sejahtera, for an alleged Rp 28 billion in unpaid matured debts, said a lawyer.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Women's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Traditional Drama 9:00 Music 10:00 News 11:00 TV Drama Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 02 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Land ownership permits to be simplified
Land ownership permits to be simplified JAKARTA (JP): Public consultation hearings on a revision of the 1960 Agrarian Law began here on Thursday to, among other things, help simplify the procedures and permits involved in land ownership. The consultations were held under the aegis of the National Land Agency (BPN) and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), the two bodies which are drafting the revisions.