Archive: 30 March 2001
68 articles found
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Danny Yuswanto earns GM Norm
Danny Yuswanto earns GM Norm JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian chess player International Master (MI) Danny Yuswanto finally achieved the Grand Master (GM) Norm on Thursday after collecting an additional 1.5 match points (MPs) at the Wotulo Memorial International Grand Master Chess Tournament. The additional points were earned when he beat National Master (MN) Sugeng Prayitno in the eighth session and forced a tie with MN Eko Supriyono in the ninth session, Antara news agency reported.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Street kids a time bomb: Arroyo
Street kids a time bomb: Arroyo MANILA (AFP): At least 200,000 homeless children roam the mean streets of the Philippines, posing the risk of a "social time bomb" that could lead to more serious national problems, President Gloria Arroyo warned on Thursday. "It's a social time bomb waiting to explode because the street children ...
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Morris to boost production
Morris to boost production MALANG, East Java (JP): The local subsidiary of the United States-based cigarette company Phillip Morris will increase production by 20 percent to 60 million cigarettes a day this year from 50 million a day last year, a company's senior executive said. Joe Kirk, the general manager of PT Phillip Morris Indonesia, said on Thursday that the company would receive new machines from the United Kingdom and Germany to boost production capacity.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Producers of synthetic fiber to raise prices
Producers of synthetic fiber to raise prices JAKARTA (JP): Local synthetic fiber producers plan to raise the price of their products by between 5 percent and 13 percent in order to meet rising costs from the planned increase in fuel prices next month. Risa Bhinekawati, secretary-general of the Association of Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Producers (APSyFI) said the new price would take effect immediately after the new fuel price is implemented.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP police accused of murder
RP police accused of murder MANILA (AFP): Rogue members of an elite anticrime police task force strangled a kidnapped publicist of former Philippine president Fidel Ramos and set fire to the corpse, officials said on Thursday. Authorities have arrested two farmers who admitted to having taken part in the disposal of the corpse of publicist Salvador Dacer, 63, and his driver, Manuel Corbito, Justice Secretary Hernando Perez told reporters.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Badminton body aims for two titles at Japan Open
Badminton body aims for two titles at Japan Open JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) aims to grab two titles in the upcoming five-star Japan Open tournament despite achieving disappointing results in the previous three opening events this year. "The Indonesian men's doubles must defend the title while in the mixed doubles we have a chance to improve on our result from the event last year," PBSI's training director, Christian Hadinata, said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Be fair for once
Be fair for once Although I am a 'red-and-white' citizen inside-out, I still think that we cannot close our eyes to our own mistakes, negligence and indecisiveness. This is important for our own efforts in improving our performance. The attack on the USA by our Minister of Defense, in which he stated that the U.S. arms embargo is to blame for the Sampit strife is not completely fair (The Jakarta Post, March 27, Page 1).
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia heading for slowdown, says World Bank
SE Asia heading for slowdown, says World Bank BANGKOK (DPA): Southeast Asia's export-based economies can expect slowdowns across the board this year, as their markets in the United States and Japan contract, the World Bank predicted on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar admitted to hospital, evades questioning
Ginandjar admitted to hospital, evades questioning JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita was admitted to a hospital on Thursday, canceling a planned questioning session at the Attorney General's Office. While refusing to reveal the illness, doctors at the Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta said Ginandjar would have to rest for five days. "We have advised him to stay in hospital for at least five days.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Madurese and Dayak sign peace deal
Madurese and Dayak sign peace deal BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan (JP): In order to prevent the spread of ethnic clashes between local Dayaks and Madurese migrants, a Dayak and a Madurese representing their respective communities inked a peace deal here on Wednesday. The Madurese migrants were represented by H. Narawi, the leader of the Madurese community here, while Perain Mora represented the Dayaks. The two wept and embraced each other after signing the deal.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia opposes RP role in dispute with RI
Malaysia opposes RP role in dispute with RI KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia said on Thursday it will object to a move by the Philippines to intervene in its dispute with Indonesia over two islands being considered by the International Court of Justice. "Malaysia will oppose the request," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Horse carts vs pedicabs
Horse carts vs pedicabs PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 400 horse cart drivers have staged a protest in front of the provincial council building, demanding the administration ban mass operation of becak (pedicab) in the capital. "The operation of massive pedicabs has made it hard for us to earn a living," said Surya Sunarya, coordinator of the protesters and chairman of Traditional Public Transportation here.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prisoner of conscience
Prisoner of conscience It has been quite some time that any Indonesian has been put in jail for subversion against the state: The antisubversion law which president Sukarno decreed in the 1960s and which his successor, president Soeharto, was glad enough to maintain, was one of the first vestiges of autocratic rule the country abandoned at the beginning of the current reform movement.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina mulls change in oil import policy
Pertamina mulls change in oil import policy SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesian state oil firm Pertamina is considering a change to the way it imports oil products by securing some barrels via an affiliated company, traders said on Thursday. Traders said the shift would probably mean that Perta Oil -- an affiliated company of Pertamina -- would supply part of Pertamina's oil products needs on a regular monthly basis. Pertamina currently awards spot imports through monthly tenders.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rahman, Anis to defend titles
Rahman, Anis to defend titles SEMARANG (JP): M Rahman and Anis Roga will defend their Pan Pacific International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles in the mini- flyweight and the IBF Intercontinental junior flyweight divisions respectively in Jember, East Java, on April 3. Rahman will be challenged by Lito Danggod of the Philippines while Anis is to face Celso Danggod also from the Philippines, promoter Herry Sugiarto told reporters here on Wednesday evening. (har)
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Secretary-general goes in education reshuffle
Secretary-general goes in education reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): The secretary-general for education was replaced on Thursday afternoon in a surprise reshuffle at the Ministry of National Education. In a modest handover ceremony, secretary-general Hidayat Syarief was replaced by Makmuri Muchlas, previously the director general for informal education, youth and sports.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wowor speaks up on Bruneigate
Wowor speaks up on Bruneigate JAKARTA (JP): A businessman who acted as a mediator in the matter of the US$2 million donation to Indonesia made by the sultan of Brunei, amplified President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's explanation of the ensuing scandal on Thursday, saying the donation came from a member of the Brunei royal family and was earmarked as his personal contribution to humanitarian causes in Indonesia.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur had better step down
Gus Dur had better step down From Rakyat Merdeka The fact that the number of Indonesian refugees in Indonesia is close to one million people has badly wounded our nationalism and humanity, the two qualities which we have maintained all these years. Huge funds, which may not be allocated in the state/regional budget, will be needed to alleviate the plight of the refugees and find the best solution to their problems.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate March 29
Rupiah rate March 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai rescue approved
Hyundai rescue approved SEOUL (AFP): Creditors on Thursday approved a US$2.2 billion aid package to keep Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. (HEC) alive, bank officials said. The package was endorsed by 35 creditors in return for the complete writedown of stakes held by key shareholders and management changes, HEC's main creditor, Korea Exchange Bank, said.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore jails seven Falungong members
S'pore jails seven Falungong members SINGAPORE (Reuters): A Singapore court sentenced seven members of the Falungong spiritual movement to four weeks in jail on Thursday for obstructing police and fined eight others for holding a rally without a permit. Subordinate Court magistrate Carol Ling said the defendants "manifested an utter disregard" for police who waited three hours before moving in to break up a New Year's Eve vigil commemorating members the movement says have died in jails in China.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women protest at U.S. Embassy
Women protest at U.S. Embassy JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 women grouped in the Women's Coalition staged a rally in front of the American Embassy on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, on Thursday to demand the U.S. withdraw its support of the Indonesian Military. During the rally, the protesters read out a statement, warning the U.S. not to interfere in Indonesia's domestic affairs by supporting a planned limited military operation in Aceh.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto denies responsibility in Trisakti shooting incident
Wiranto denies responsibility in Trisakti shooting incident JAKARTA (JP): Former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto said on Thursday that he was not responsible for the shooting incident at the Trisakti University on May 12, 1998. "As the TNI chief, I was responsible at the policy level and not the operational level. "The military's hierarchical structure recognizes a direct- superior and direct-subordinate assessment system.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gulf updates Bukit Tua-1 oil
Gulf updates Bukit Tua-1 oil CALGARY (Dow Jones): A test of perforations between 6,346 and 6,386 feet on the Bukit Tua-1 oil discovery flowed at a stabilized rate of about 4,450 barrels of oil a day through a one-inch choke. The well is in the Ketapang Production Sharing Contract offshore East Java. In a news release, Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd., which holds a 50 percent working interest in the Ketapang PSC, said these are the results of a second test on the well.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regions know what to do to develop themselves
Regions know what to do to develop themselves The following is the second 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. JAKARTA (JP): Every region this writer visited over the past year is unique in its approach to decentralization, all experiencing excruciating frustration because of the lack of guidance from the centre.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nazar verdict criticized as politically motivated
Nazar verdict criticized as politically motivated JAKARTA (JP): The guilty verdict handed down to Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) chief Muhammad Nazar drew condemnation on Thursday with some saying the trial, criticized as a political maneuver which made Nazar a prisoner of conscience, contained legal defects. "From the human rights definition, it was not a criminal trial, but a political one," Asmara Nababan, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights, told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Miss Congeniality' mixes satire and sentimentality
'Miss Congeniality' mixes satire and sentimentality By Joko E.H. Anwar Miss Congeniality **1/2 (Out of ****); Comedy/Action, 109 minutes; Starring Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, William Shatner; Directed by Daniel Petrie; A Fortis Film/Castle Rock Entertainment Presentation JAKARTA (JP): We all know the drill at beauty pageants. A bevy of beautiful women parade in bathing suits, and then change into evening gowns, to represent the best of womanhood.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lani hiding something about Tommy: Police
Lani hiding something about Tommy: Police JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives strongly suspect that model Lani Banjaranti, 27, gave false information to detectives in connection with the manhunt for fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra. "Some of the answers she gave police... they don't seem to be true. She is also hiding something from us about Tommy. We can feel it," city police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Harry Montolalu said on Thursday. "She will soon be called again for questioning.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until April 7. * Painting 18 Estetika Realis, by 18 painters, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31 South Jakarta, until April 7. * Painting Imagination and Colors, Bizete Gallery, Jl. Gandaria I no. 9 A, South Jakarta (Phone: 7246725), until April 4.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil production to dip this year
Palm oil production to dip this year The following is the first of two articles by Derom Bangun, who chairs the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association. The article is based on his recent address to Commex Malaysia's Palm and Lauric Oil conference and exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia is not the largest exporter of palm and lauric oils but the export volume is quite significant. In early 1998 Indonesia experienced a serious shortage of cooking oil.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto still unfit to stand trial: Prosecutor
Soeharto still unfit to stand trial: Prosecutor JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto remains unfit to stand trial despite some improvement in his health, the chief prosecutor handling a graft case in which the former ruler has been implemented said on Thursday. Prosecutor Muchtar Arifin said he had come to the conclusion after reading the evaluation on Soeharto's state of health conducted by a team of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) doctors.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai food festival held
Thai food festival held JAKARTA (JP): A Thai food festival is being held at the Senayan Cafe in Hotel Atlet Century Park, Central Jakarta, until Friday. The hotel's executive chef, Y. Hidayat, said three kinds of soup and seven spicy main courses were available during the festival, which was aimed at promoting Thai cuisine in the country.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rare performance of 'shamizen' instrument proves a big hit
Rare performance of 'shamizen' instrument proves a big hit Text and photo by Kartika Bagus C. SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): The small theater of the Indonesian Higher Learning Institute of the Arts (STSI) erupted in thunderous applause last week at the conclusion of the Kaze No Jyonkara (Jyonkara song in the style of the Kaze Troupe). The score by Noboru Abe closed the series of eight songs which were played excellently by Katakura Kyoko, Abe Noboru, Fujii Makoto, Suzuki Koshi and Suzuki Miyoko.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Can the ringgit peg remain sustainable?
Can the ringgit peg remain sustainable? By Simon Cameron-Moore KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia has delivered a fiscal stimulus at the right time, but analysts are unsure whether it can induce enough growth to save the ringgit peg if a weak yen sparks competitive depreciations round the region. Satisfaction with the peg, fixed at 3.8 per dollar in 1998 to staunch capital outflows during Asian crisis, is riding high.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 29, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,275 -25 112,500 Adindo Foresta 100 -5 79,000 AGIS 185 5 5,426,500 Alakasa 140 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,275 -25 151,000 Alter Abadi 100 0 0 Alumindo Light 700 100 1,000 Andhi Chandra 1,800 0 5,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 220 0 0 Aneka Tambang 800 0 3,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 300 -10 1,000 Aqua...
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao rules out run for presidency
Gusmao rules out run for presidency DILI, East Timor (AP): After quitting East Timor's interim legislature in a bitter dispute over the shape of a new constitution, independence leader Xanana Gusmao announced Thursday that he will not compete in the nation's first presidential election. "I will not run for president," said Gusmao, who had been widely expected to assume the position.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trial of drug smuggler begins
Trial of drug smuggler begins TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court in Banten commenced on Thursday the trial of a man charged with being part of an operation to smuggle 40 kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal amphetamine) worth Rp 12 billion from Hong Kong. State prosecutor Asnawi told the court in the indictment that Robert, alias Kenken, 32, was caught by police at Ibis Dua Hotel parking lot in West Jakarta on Nov. 2, 2000.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cacao growers lose Rp 90 billion to pests
Cacao growers lose Rp 90 billion to pests PALU, Central Sulawesi (Antara): Cacao growers in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi province suffered more than Rp 90 billion (about US$8.5 million) in losses during the 2000-2001 fiscal year as a result of the comoporpha cramerella pest. The head of the local plantations office, Nursidah Bantilan, said on Thursday the province's cacao output fell by between 30 percent and 40 percent due to attacks by the pest.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Student, police clash claims life
Student, police clash claims life JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A man who was hit during an overnight clash between police and proindependence students died in hospital on Thursday, officials said. Philipus Murib, 30, died after intensive treatment for abdominal bleeding, a paramedic at Jayapura General Hospital said.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Problems plague new online licensing system
Problems plague new online licensing system JAKARTA (JP): The new online system for endorsing corporate bodies is still having problems, with only 11 approvals by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights since it started on March 1. The ministry's director general of general law administration, Romli Atmasasmita, when asked by the The Jakarta Post on Thursday, conceded that despite 720 notaries now authorized to use the system "there are still many problems".
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Immediate rehabilitation schemes needed for forests
Immediate rehabilitation schemes needed for forests JAKARTA (JP): Experts and environmentalists on Thursday asked the Interdepartmental Committee on Forestry (IDCF) to work on four schemes designed to safeguard the country's 142 million hectares of forest, 30 million hectares of which need prompt rehabilitation.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Banks fail to meet CAR requirement
Banks fail to meet CAR requirement JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said that several recapitalized banks might not be able to meet the minimum 8 percent capital adequacy ratio (CAR) requirement by the end of this year. Sjahril recommended that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) merge such banks with higher-CAR banks to avoid greater expense for the government.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Star Air set to commence flights by the end of May
Star Air set to commence flights by the end of May JAKARTA (JP): Privately-owned local airline PT Star Air will commence flights from Jakarta to Surabaya in East Java, Makassar in South Sulawesi, and Medan in North Sumatra, by the end of May.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen aghast with trawlers
Fishermen aghast with trawlers PADANG, West Sumatra: Thousands of traditional fishermen and owners of fishing platforms at Tiku Beach in Tanjung Kutiara district, Agam regency, are worried about the illicit operation of 30 trawlers in their area. A local fisherman, identified only as Yal, told The Jakarta Post that the operation of the trawlers had affected their incomes.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, RI to harmonize palm oil export tax
Malaysia, RI to harmonize palm oil export tax KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Malaysia and Indonesia are working together to harmonize export taxes on palm oil products, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said Thursday. "We are both working on that. We have already sent the taxation (schedules) on different palm (oil) products" to Indonesia, Lim told reporters following a press conference. Both countries hope to finalize the details within the next month or so, he added.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
BP Amoco likely to win LNG supply contract to China
BP Amoco likely to win LNG supply contract to China BEIJING (Dow Jones): BP Amoco PLC (BP) is likely to win the supply contract for China's first liquefied natural gas project, but will need to give up equity in its gas fields as part of the deal, the China Daily reported on Thursday. China is still evaluating bids for the $10 billion contract to supply a yet to be built receiving terminal in Shenzhen with 3 million metric tons of LNG a year.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Surprise attack on striking workers leaves one dead
Surprise attack on striking workers leaves one dead JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of workers of car upholstery producer PT Kadera AR Indonesia in Pulogadung industrial estate were attacked while on strike in the early hours of Thursday, leaving one dead and 11 injured. The workers, who had camped inside the factory since the strike took effect on March 19, were asleep when around 500 unidentified people, armed with machetes, swords and homemade bombs, arrived on buses and started to attack.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Little magic at Happy Dragon
Little magic at Happy Dragon JAKARTA (JP): The Happy Dragon Fun Pub promises fun. It's right there in its name. And if promises were cherries, we'd all be eating pie. But we're not -- we're eating Ca Kue Mayonnaise and drinking watery whisky while a bad cover band bangs away on stage, and some guy eyes your date like she's on the menu. Location: Happy Dragon is in Hotel Dusit Mangga Dua, a rather nice-looking hotel on Jl. Mangga Dua Raya in Kota. You can telephone 612-8811 or email Dragon@dusit.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP to cut military presence in south
RP to cut military presence in south MANILA (AFP): Some military units will be withdrawn from Muslim areas of the southern Philippines after the country's largest Islamic rebel group agreed to a truce and peace talks, a senior general said on Thursday. The government of deposed leader Joseph Estrada had thrown more than 60 percent of the armed forces into the region last year to fight the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Abu Sayyaf group. "The pullout is being studied.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF confirms progress has been made in talks with government
IMF confirms progress has been made in talks with government JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund Jakarta representative John Dodsworth confirmed on Thursday progress had been made in resolving differences with the government over key economic reform programs. Dodsworth said an IMF review team was expected to visit Jakarta "very soon", although no exact date had been set because there were a few remaining issues that still must be settled.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students warn of collapse
Students warn of collapse YOGYAKARTA: Some 30 students representing 12 universities in Yogyakarta marched to the provincial legislative council on Thursday to warn the country's political elite that the country was in danger of disintegrating. Claiming to belong to the All-Indonesian Students Executive Body (BEMI), the students demanded that local legislators take their aspirations seriously.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cleanliness at Monas
Cleanliness at Monas From Bisnis Indonesia Those who like to do physical exercises every Sunday at the National Monument (Monas) Square find the place uncomfortable now. Horse dung is lying around everywhere in this area. A very strong bad smell discourages people from continuing to do physical exercises here. This dung comes from the horses used by the horse-drawn two-wheeled buggies usually taking visitors around the square.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati bound for Sumatra
Megawati bound for Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to visit South Sumatra province on Saturday for a two-day official trip. South Sumatra administration spokesman Lexy Yoesman said on Thursday that the Vice President would visit some businesses, including PT Bukit Asam coal miner in Tanjung Enim, PT Pupuk Sriwijaya fertilizer producer and an oil refinery in Prabumulih.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
KONI seeks provinces' help for SEAG training
KONI seeks provinces' help for SEAG training JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged all provincial administrations to fulfill their financial commitments to athletes training for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Heidelberger to become Indocement's majority owner
Heidelberger to become Indocement's majority owner JAKARTA (JP): Shareholders of publicly listed cement company PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa agreed on Thursday to a rights issue to allow German cement producer Heidelberger Zement AG to become the majority owner of Indocement. Under the right issue plan, Heidelberger will exercise the right of two of Indocement's shareholders, PT Mekar Perkasa and PT Kaolin Indah Utama, to buy new shares in the cement company.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh disorder 'beyond police capability', says Widodo
Aceh disorder 'beyond police capability', says Widodo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Military Chief Adm. Widodo A.S. defended on Thursday the government's plan to deploy troops to Aceh to quell the separatist movement. "The security problems in Aceh are beyond the police's capability," Widodo said after a Cabinet meeting at the Bina Graha presidential office.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down; market dithers on MAS policy
Asian currencies mostly down; market dithers on MAS policy SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Renewed weakness in the Japanese yen pressured most Asian currencies lower late Thursday, with the Singapore dollar leading the descent as it spiraled to fresh 38- month lows, cracking a key support level along the way, dealers said. Resisting the pressure from its regional peers, the Indonesian rupiah was steady on dollar sales by local state banks and waning corporate demand for the U.S. currency, dealers said.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor Sutiyoso calls for war against hoodlums
Governor Sutiyoso calls for war against hoodlums JAKARTA (JP): Concerned over brawls involving hoodlums in several areas in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso called for a concerted move against thugs, locally known as preman. "The concept is easy: let's fight hoodlums together. That's it," Sutiyoso, a former Jakarta Military commander, told reporters.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir slams rival for visiting pig farms
Mahathir slams rival for visiting pig farms KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Government criticism mounted against Malaysia's main Islamic opposition party on Thursday after Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused one of its top officials of traipsing through disease-devastated pig farms to curry ethnic Chinese support.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Six arrested for keeping weapon
Six arrested for keeping weapon JAKARTA (JP): City police arrested six men for illegal weapon possession on Thursday, during a routine check at the gates of the People's Legislative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) in Central Jakarta. City police detectives chief for general crimes Comr. Tito Karnavian said the six men, who were from Jombang, East Java, were in a Toyota Kijang van when they were stopped by the police.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan favors one parking operator
PDI Perjuangan favors one parking operator JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction in the City Council urged the administration on Thursday to appoint only one private company to manage the city's on-street parking. Faction chairman Audy I.Z. Tambunan also said it was necessary for the city administration to appoint a parking operator soon to avoid any negative public opinion.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government wins House's approval to raise telephone charges
Government wins House's approval to raise telephone charges JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives has given the go ahead to the government to raise telephone charges by about 45 percent over three years to help fixed-line operators cope with their rising operating costs. The approval was given during a meeting on Wednesday evening between the House's special telecommunications team and the House's Commission IV for infrastructure and transportation.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
'TPI' should be more professional
'TPI' should be more professional From Suara Karya I was disappointed with the Special Dialog program aired by private television station TPI on March 19. The topic was The Memorandum of the House of Representatives regarding the alleged involvement of the President in money scandals related to Bulog and Sultan Brunei's financial gift.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ancol scandal clouds governor's accountability
Ancol scandal clouds governor's accountability JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso, who is slated to deliver his accountability speech on Friday, has failed to fulfill his commitment to uphold the law because of his failure to resolve the controversy surrounding overseas trips and travel allowances provided to several councillors and city officials, critics within the council said on Thursday. Chairman of the City Council's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction, Audy I.Z.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
A touch of tradition at Sydney bridal service
A touch of tradition at Sydney bridal service Text and photo by Sonya Sandham SYDNEY, Australia (JP): Cross-cultural relationships are on the rise in Australia, with the latest research showing 60 percent of people are ethnically diverse as a result of mixed marriages. Sumatran-born Lini Kuhn has tapped into this niche market, offering a service to Indonesian-Australian couples on a day close to their hearts -- their wedding day.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Akbar calls for political deal
Akbar calls for political deal JAKARTA (JP): With political rivals deadlocked over the proposition of impeaching President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung urged his colleagues to seek a compromise by outlining a more vivid power- sharing scheme between the President and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
OPEC may need to cough up more oil this year
OPEC may need to cough up more oil this year LONDON (Reuters): Confident oil cartel OPEC may have its finger on the pulse of world crude markets but already producers are coming under pressure to change policy again and lift supplies later this year. Market observers see trouble ahead in the form of a price spike unless OPEC unleashes extra barrels in the third quarter to fill crude stocks in time for the peak demand winter season.
Fri, 30 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreign gas stations blocked
Foreign gas stations blocked KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia has decided not to issue any more licenses to foreign oil companies to open new petrol stations locally, government officials said on Thursday. The decision, made at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, would take effect immediately, they added. Foreign oil firms said the decision came as a shock to them especially as they had been aggressively expanding their retail operations in Malaysia.