Archive: 29 March 2001
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Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Tangerang declared drug free zone
Tangerang declared drug free zone TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang administration launched a campaign on Wednesday to make the town a drug-free zone.Mayor M. Thamrin said they would work in cooperation with the police to uncover drug trafficking in the area as many drugs were being smuggled in through...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Murder suspects 'gang members'
Murder suspects 'gang members' JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detectives identified on Wednesday the three primary suspects who allegedly stabbed to death a Betawi resident in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, in a clash between the two ethnic groups on Monday, as members of a gang headed by a...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Modest target set for SEAG gymnasts
Modest target set for SEAG gymnasts JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) has modest expectations for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, aiming for five of the 20 gold medals at stake.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Trucks on toll road
Trucks on toll roadFrom Warta KotaAs a toll road user, it often happens to me that my view is blocked when I drive along the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road.The reason is that large trucks bound for Central Java are usually parked at night at a site close to the Jatibening toll gate in East Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
ASEAN seeks to end farm export subsidies
ASEAN seeks to end farm export subsidies MANILA (Dow Jones): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has urged the World Trade Organization to remove trade-distorting export subsidies and domestic support extended by developed countries to their respective farm sectors.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Legislators slam Gus Dur's response to memorandum
Legislators slam Gus Dur's response to memorandum JAKARTA (JP): "Unsatisfactory" and "rhetorical" were some of the unfavorable responses from legislators to President Abdurrahman Wahid's reply to the House of Representatives' memorandum of censure.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Bank Danamon plans to expand lending by 75%
Bank Danamon plans to expand lending by 75% JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Danamon plans to increase its outstanding credits by about 75 percent to Rp 10.4 trillion (US$1 billion) this year from Rp 5.9 trillion in 2000, a senior executive at the bank said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Gusmao tenders resignation from E. Timor's interim legislature
Gusmao tenders resignation from E. Timor's interim legislature DILI (AP): East Timor's mercurial independence leader Jose Alexandre "Xanana" Gusmao tendered on Wednesday his resignation as head of the territory's interim parliament, complaining that political squabbling was hampering preparations...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Walk on the wild side and explore the other face of Bali
Walk on the wild side and explore the other face of Bali As far as tourism is concerned, West Bali has remained less explored. Aware of its tremendous potential, Bali is looking west for future tourism.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
BI revises ruling on bank guarantee scheme
BI revises ruling on bank guarantee scheme JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia (BI) has revised the formula devised for calculating the maximum interest rates which make third party funds eligible for protection under the government bank guarantee scheme.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
PT Pupuk Sriwijaya denies dumping of ammonia into Musi
PT Pupuk Sriwijaya denies dumping of ammonia into Musi PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Palembang-based fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Sriwijaya denied on Wednesday that it had dumped waste containing ammonia into the Musi River and that it resulted in the death of hundreds of fish.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Manila to offer 'genuine autonomy' to Muslims at talks
Manila to offer 'genuine autonomy' to Muslims at talks MANILA (Agencies): The Philippine government said on Wednesday it will offer "genuine autonomy" to Muslims after their main separatist group agreed to resume peace talks to end nearly three decades of insurrection in the south.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Gus Dur rejects memorandum
Gus Dur rejects memorandum JAKARTA (JP): Contrary to expectations that his response would be conciliatory, President Abdurrahman Wahid rejected on Wednesday the House of Representatives (DPR) memorandum of censure and maintained that he was innocent.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Detainee escapes from paddy wagon
Detainee escapes from paddy wagon JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner from Salemba Penitentiary in Central Jakarta escaped on Wednesday from the paddy wagon that was about to transport himself and 21 other detainees to the Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Arrogance in children's pop songs
Arrogance in children's pop songsFrom Media IndonesiaI am referring to Frieska, a child pop song singer who often sings the song Keliling dunia, keliling dunia sama Papa dan Mama..." (Traveling around the world with Daddy and Mom...") and televised in a video clip.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
'Policemen' burn farmer's house
'Policemen' burn farmer's house BANDUNG: A farmer from Bunisari village, Sagaranten district, Sukabumi, some 95 kilometers from here, filed a report on Wednesday with the West Java Provincial Legislature about a group of men wearing police Mobile Brigade uniforms who torched his house last Friday.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Rupiah rate March 28
Rupiah rate March 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,950.00 10,950.00 10,323.00 10,427.00Australian dollar 1 4,957.09 5,460.77 5,180.28 5,237.35Austrian schilling 1 645.51 710.78 674.57 681.70Belgian franc 1 220.19 242.76 230.10 232.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Wullems fired after Champions Cup debacle
Wullems fired after Champions Cup debacle MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): PSM Makassar officially fired technical coach Henk Wullems of the Netherlands following the team's humiliating defeats in the quarterfinals of soccer's Asian Champions Cup East Asia zone last week.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Regions know what to do to develop themselves
Regions know what to do to develop themselves The following is the first of two articles on management, written by Owen Podger, a management consultant who for the past year has been team leader for an ADB-grant technical assistance to support decentralization.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
SIRA chief sentenced to 10 months in jail
SIRA chief sentenced to 10 months in jail BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The Banda Aceh Court sentenced Central Information for Aceh Referendum (SIRA) chief Muhammad Nazar on Wednesday to 10 months in prison for displaying hostile intentions toward the state.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Brimob officer arrested over auto thefts
Brimob officer arrested over auto thefts JAKARTA (JP): Detectives from the City Police violent crimes unit detained an officer of the elite National Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) on Wednesday in connection with auto theft cases."This Brimob officer will lead us to other suspects," unit chief Adj.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Avoid agitation and remain calm: Latuconsina
Avoid agitation and remain calm: Latuconsina AMBON, Maluku (JP): Civil emergency executor Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina urged residents to remain alert and guard against provocation, following reports of intensified friction toward both Christian and Muslim communities.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Conoco ships Indonesia's gas production unit
Conoco ships Indonesia's gas production unit JAKARTA (JP): Conoco has inaugurated its technologically- advanced moveable offshore gas production unit, or MOgPU, for use in the company's Indonesia West Natuna Sea Block B fields.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Nurturing optimism about the future
Nurturing optimism about the futureBy Mohammad Sadli The following is an excerpt of a paper presented at a recent seminar in Jakarta jointly organized by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies and the Indonesia Project, the Australian National University.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Gus Dur calls for proof of innocence in graft case trials
Gus Dur calls for proof of innocence in graft case trials JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, in an effort to fight the rampant practice of corruption, called on Wednesday for the shift of the burden of proof system, which will require defendants to prove that they are not guilty.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Australia told to ban green shrimp imports
Australia told to ban green shrimp imports SYDNEY (AP): A state government has called on federal authorities Wednesday to ban green shrimp imports from Asia and South America that could carry a deadly virus that would threaten local aquaculture industry.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Boeing to launch PSN satellite
Boeing to launch PSN satellite JAKARTA (JP): Boeing announced on Wednesday it reached an agreement with PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) to launch PSN's M2A satellite in mid-2003.Boeing said the satellite would be launched using its Delta IV expendable launch vehicle, and that the terms and...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Megawati joins Water Day celebrations
Megawati joins Water Day celebrations JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri spent Wednesday afternoon cruising down the dingy Ciliwung river in a small rubber dinghy as part of an event to mark World Water Day which fell on March 22.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
New institute aims to provide consultation, security to foreigners
New institute aims to provide consultation, security to foreigners JAKARTA (JP): A private organization to help provide consultation and security services to foreigners in Indonesia was established here on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Marine science research to be assisted by Germany
Marine science research to be assisted by Germany PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Germany and Indonesia are set to expand on their cooperation in marine science research, capacity building and education in a bid to set a five to 10 year action plan for the development of Indonesia's maritime affairs.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
KL and Vietnam mull palm oil, rice barter
KL and Vietnam mull palm oil, rice barter KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia and Vietnam may step up bilateral trade by bartering palm oil for rice, a junior minister said Wednesday.Deputy Primary Industries minister Anifah Aman was quoted by Bernama news agency as saying that under the counter trade...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Deal signed to protect S. China Sea
Deal signed to protect S. China Sea BANGKOK (AFP): The United Nations said on Wednesday the seven nations bordering the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand had signed their first agreement to protect the region's marine resources.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Lippo's hypocrisy
Lippo's hypocrisy I bought my house (by credit), two years ago, and just two weeks ago made my last payment to Lippo, so now the house is paid for, having worked very hard to find the monthly payments of Rp 5,400,000 a month.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Two artists explore world of black and white
Two artists explore world of black and white JAKARTA (JP): What is the last day for the caterpillar is perhaps the beginning of a new life for the butterfly. And what seems to be simplistic in ignoring the use of color and expensive oil paints is perhaps the depth of belief in the power of black...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Ginandjar leaves questioning session without permission
Ginandjar leaves questioning session without permission JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita, who is being queried over a corruption case, on Wednesday surprised everyone by leaving the Attorney General's Office without permission.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Painting Figurare at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), until April 24. * Photo Mystic, Art and Light Reflection in Bali, by Paul Spies, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until April 27.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Huge rallies fail to materialize in the capital
Huge rallies fail to materialize in the capital JAKARTA (JP): To everyone's surprise, the capital was free from huge rallies which had been expected to mark a plenary session at the House of Representatives to hear President Abdurrahman Wahid's reply to its first memorandum of censure on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 28, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 -175 366,500 Adindo Foresta 105 0 65,000 AGIS 180 5 2,294,500 Alakasa 140 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Turtle conservation Pemuteran style
Turtle conservation Pemuteran styleBy Alpha Savitri BULELENG, North Bali (JP): Pemuteran village, Gerokgak subdistrict, Buleleng, Bali, is gaining fame as a haven for tourists with a deep love for meditation and the sea as well as a site for a captive breeding program of three rare turtle species.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Government asked to reimpose duties on pipe imports
Government asked to reimpose duties on pipe imports JAKARTA (JP): Local steel pipe producers have urged the government to reimpose countervailing duties on welded steel pipe imports from China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore after they were revoked earlier this month.Abas F.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Historian hopes Gus Dur brings democracy to Indonesia
Historian hopes Gus Dur brings democracy to IndonesiaBy Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): One of the biggest problems for Indonesia is to maintain its national unity. President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid would be able to restore it, but so would Megawati Soekarnoputri if she becomes president.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Tanah Kusir park rehabilitated
Tanah Kusir park rehabilitated JAKARTA (JP): A newly rehabilitated public park in Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta, will be handed over on Saturday to the Jakarta administration and the people living in the neighborhood.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Police free two hostages
Police free two hostages DENPASAR, Bali: Denpasar Police detectives freed a 51-year-old man and his 4-year-old son, who were held hostage for several hours, a police officer said on Tuesday.The officer, who asked for anonymity, said several police detectives stormed on Monday night a house at Gang...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
El Nino may return in last half of 2001
El Nino may return in last half of 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The El Nino weather phenomena that was blamed for severe droughts across Indonesia and the region in 1997 will likely return in the middle or at the end of this year, albeit in a milder form, experts said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Pertamina, Petronas sign US$6.2b gas deal
Pertamina, Petronas sign US$6.2b gas deal JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina signed on Wednesday a US$6.2 billion deal with Malaysian state oil and gas firm Petronas Bhd for the supply of natural gas from the West Natuna area in the South China Sea to Malaysia.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
What next?
What next? President Abdurrahman Wahid was not far off the mark in concluding that his censure by the legislature, and the preceding investigation of corruption allegations against him, was nothing more than an attempt to oust him.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Nasrul reported to police over slander
Nasrul reported to police over slander JAKARTA (JP): The executive board of the city's Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) will report a former member to the police over defamation."Today I ordered our legal office to file a report against Nasrul Idrus with the police," Korpri's deputy chief...
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Heinz van Holzen, chef extraordinaire
Heinz van Holzen, chef extraordinaireBy Grace Segran DENPASAR, Bali (JP): On my second trip to Bali a couple of years ago, our host said we had to dine at Bumbu Bali, which served authentic Balinese food. We did more than that.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Amien Rais for vice president
Amien Rais for vice presidentFrom Rakyat MerdekaTo me, a sympathizer of the National Mandate Party (PAN) and an admirer of Amien Rais, Amien Rais remains a national figure capable of leading this country in the years to come.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Chinese drugs threaten RP security
Chinese drugs threaten RP security MANILA (AFP): Billions of dollars worth of smuggled Chinese narcotics constitute the Philippines' main security threat, a senior aide to President Gloria Arroyo said on Wednesday, urging Beijing to stop the flow.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Czech-born artist discovers her calling in face of Buddha
Czech-born artist discovers her calling in face of BuddhaBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): She came here as an optometrist but will probably return home as a painter.Maybe it is not that much of a contradiction between her past and present occupations.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Minister slams German's comments
Minister slams German's comments KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia's health minister has urged jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim to dispense with the services of a foreign doctor who said local facilities are inadequate for back surgery the former deputy prime minister needs.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Jakarta councillors questioned over Ancol scam
Jakarta councillors questioned over Ancol scam JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Prosecutor's Office questioned three city councillors, including the council's deputy speaker Tarmidi Suhardjo, on Wednesday in connection with their controversial overseas trips last year.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Rupiah and shares rise despite Abdurrahman's defiant response
Rupiah and shares rise despite Abdurrahman's defiant response JAKARTA (JP): The rupiah appreciated against the U.S. dollar and shares ended higher on Wednesday despite the defiant response by embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid at the House of Representatives.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Fire destroys traditional market
Fire destroys traditional market BANJARNEGARA, Central Java: Fire destroyed on Tuesday 600 kiosks belonging to 304 traders at a traditional market in the district of Klampok, Banjarnegara regency, causing an estimated Rp 2 billion in losses. No fatalities were reported.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
PBSI denies bidding for Thomas and Uber Cups
PBSI denies bidding for Thomas and Uber Cups JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) denied on Wednesday it was bidding to host the 2002 Thomas and Uber Cups, pointing to its own financial straits and the current uncertainty in Indonesia.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Auto makers to use more local content in Southeast Asia
Auto makers to use more local content in Southeast Asia BANGKOK (Dow Jones): Global auto makers Wednesday said they plan to increase localization of autoparts within the Southeast Asian region to gain from the planned reduction of tariffs within the region's nations.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Putri Island apologizes
Putri Island apologizes We refer to the letter from Lala Malikova published in The Jakarta Post on March 16, 2001 under the title frightening journey to Putri Island.On behalf of Putri Island management, we do apologize for the inconvenient return journey from Putri island to Jakarta on Feb.
Thu, 29 Mar 2001
Bogor regent ready to resign
Bogor regent ready to resign BOGOR (JP): Bogor regent Agus Utara Effendi said on Wednesday that he was prepared to resign if the regency council rejected his annual accountability report."As long as the council's judgment on my administration's performance during 2000 is fair and just, I am...