Archive: 31 March 2001
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Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 30, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,150 -125 174,000 Adindo Foresta 100 0 0 AGIS 180 -5 741,500 Alakasa 140 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,275 0 2,524,500 Alter Abadi 95 -5 7,500 Alumindo Light 800 100 6,000 Andhi Chandra 1,800 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 220 0 0 Aneka Tambang 825 25 955,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 310 10 65,500 Aqua Golden...
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police detain one in armed robbery
Police detain one in armed robbery JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives for violent crime (Jatanras) are hunting three men in connection with a Rp 10 million (US$1,000) armed robbery in the parking lot of Gambir railway station, Central Jakarta on Friday afternoon. Jatanras chief Adj. Comr. Tagam Sinaga said police would use another suspect, who was captured by local residents shortly after the robbery, to lead them to his friends.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL rights body to investigate racial violence
KL rights body to investigate racial violence KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysia's human rights commission would investigate claims that police stood by while ethnic Malays attacked ethnic Indians during recent ethnic violence which was the country's worst in three decades, a senior member said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
El Nino may blow RI smoke over Southeast Asia, says expert
El Nino may blow RI smoke over Southeast Asia, says expert SINGAPORE (AP): If El Nino occurs this year as many meteorologists are predicting, smoke from Indonesian forest fires will blow over Southeast Asia and could mark the return of choking haze in the region, satellite experts said on Friday. El Nino is a Pacific Ocean climate pattern that can bring drought and bad weather to Southeast Asia and other regions.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mustika Ratu to open spa in Malaysia
Mustika Ratu to open spa in Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): Traditional cosmetics company PT Mustika Ratu will open one of its Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spas in Kijal in the nothern part of Malaysia in July this year in cooperation with Awana Hotels and Resorts Management Sdn Bhd. Mustika Ratu president Mooryati Soedibyo said that the spa in Malaysia would be managed by the Malaysian company under a franchising contract.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hole in one at Corporate Golf
Hole in one at Corporate Golf JAKARTA (JP): The Fedex-RPX Corporate Golf League first round was marked with a hole in one on Friday at the Cengkareng Golf Club, Banten. Tatang Pardjaman, an invitee of the Media Indonesia team, made the hole in one at the 17th hole. He won a sedan provided by the main sponsor. The PriceWaterhouseCoopers team won the first round with 54, followed by Strategic Intelligence team also with 54.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Akbar may convey compromise idea to Gus Dur
Akbar may convey compromise idea to Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung said on Friday that he would likely convey his ideas on a power-sharing scheme to President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid if it secures support from major factions at the legislature.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Marzuki dismisses rumors about his replacement
Marzuki dismisses rumors about his replacement JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman dismissed on Friday speculation that he would soon be replaced over his failure to prosecute major corruption cases. "I've just met with President Abdurrahman Wahid at Merdeka Palace. No, we did not discuss any Cabinet reshuffle. I consulted the President about several general matters," Marzuki told The Jakarta Post on Friday evening.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chiang Mai swap deals by May: ADB
Chiang Mai swap deals by May: ADB BEIJING (Dow Jones): The first bilateral currency swap agreements under the Chiang Mai initiative are expected to be completed before an ASEAN plus Three meeting in May, an Asian Development Bank official said Friday. ADB regional economic monitoring unit manager Pradumna Rana said the Chang Mai initiative could eventually form the basis for an Asian Monetary Fund.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Seizures of motorbikes, cars
Seizures of motorbikes, cars From Warta Kota In Jakarta, seizures of motorbikes or motor cars or crimes against riders or passengers take place nearly every day. The criminals have increased their actions everywhere, not just in the remote outskirts of the capital. Facts show that in general the police are always too slow to take action, and if they decide to handle a crime case, they normally will come late, or not approach the handling of the crime in the way that people would expect.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
BP plans seismic study in Irian
BP plans seismic study in Irian SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): BP Amoco PLC. plans to conduct seismic surveys on its East and West Arguni blocks, in Irian Jaya, Indonesia, in July or August this year, a Jakarta-based spokesman for BP said late Thursday. Gas from the Arguni and neighboring blocks will be developed to supply BP's planned Tangguh liquefied natural gas project.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies down late on yen, won the hardest hit
Asian currencies down late on yen, won the hardest hit SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies tumbled late Friday, as the dollar's surge to its highest level against the Japanese yen since October 1998 underscored the U.S. currency's safe haven status, dealers said. The South Korean won was the biggest casualty of the yen's plunge, as it slid to its lowest level since October 1998.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ikahi ends 13th congress
Ikahi ends 13th congress BANDUNG (JP): The Indonesian Judges Association (Ikahi) concluded its 13th national congress here on Friday by appointing Toton Soeprapto to head the association from 2001 until 2004. Toton, who was elected in a closed plenary meeting at the Grand Aquila Hotel on Jl. Dr. Djundjunan, defeated the highly favored Gunarto Suryono.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * Dutch Lamp, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until April 3. * Painting by Kelompok Sekawan-kawan, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur (phone: 0274-561914), until April 3. * Installation by Agus Sumage, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41(phone: 0274-371015), April 8-29. * Painting and statue by Melati Production, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Bulaksumur, April 10-17.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sports law suggested for improved performance
Sports law suggested for improved performance JAKARTA (JP): A comprehensive sports law will be necessary to help boost Indonesia's sportsmen and women to achieve better results and to regulate all sports-related issues.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
INRO says all stock sold, about $75 million netted
INRO says all stock sold, about $75 million netted KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): The International Natural Rubber Organization (INRO) said on Friday it was getting ready to close shop after selling its entire buffer stock and netting an estimated $75 million. "We're sold out. Everything done," INRO's buffer stock manager Arch Roberts said in an interview.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Danny, Hulak lead Wotulo Memorial
Danny, Hulak lead Wotulo Memorial JAKARTA (JP): Grand Master (GM) Kronuslav Hulak of Croatia and host chess player International Master (MI) Danny Yuswanto lead the Wotulo Memorial International Grand Master Chess Tournament after 10 rounds on Friday. With both collecting 7.5 Match Points (MPs), Hulak still has a delayed eighth session which he will play on Saturday, which means he can add to his points. Danny, who has just reached the GM Norm title, has played all of his rounds.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fires damage shopping malls
Fires damage shopping malls BANDUNG: Separate fires occurred in two shopping malls here on Thursday and Friday, causing hundreds of million of rupiah in damages. No fatalities were reported in the incidents. Friday's blaze gutted six kiosks owned by garment businessman Erwin on the third floor of Pasar Baru Mall on Jl. Oto Iskandar Dinata at about 7:45 a.m. on Friday. Nine fire engines managed to put out the fire a couple of hours later.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
One student dies in high school brawl
One student dies in high school brawl JAKARTA (JP): A high school student died and at least three others were seriously injured on Friday in a brawl between students of Pelita High School and a state vocational high school. The brawl which caused the death of 16-year-old Munawir Gazali occurred outside Pelita High School, on Jl. Achmad Yani in East Jakarta. East Jakarta police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore approves bids for 3G mobile phones
S'pore approves bids for 3G mobile phones SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore said Friday it had approved four applications from telecom companies who want to bid for a third- generation mobile phone license in the city-state. Because only four companies applied to bid for four licenses, there may be no need for an auction, said Dulcie Chan, spokeswoman from the Infocomm Development Authority.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government says unused aid hard to shift
Government says unused aid hard to shift JAKARTA (JP): A government plan to seek donors' approval to speed up the disbursement of some US$17 billion in unused foreign aid pledged several years ago may be difficult to realize, according to a senior government official who participated in negotiations for the assistance.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso hits back, claims success in 2000
Sutiyoso hits back, claims success in 2000 JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso hit back at his critics on Friday boasting a myriad of achievements delivered during nine months of the 2000 fiscal year, specifically drawing attention to a boost in the city's revenue. Presenting his progress report in a plenary session at the City Council, Sutiyoso said his administration reaped in Rp 4,894 trillion (US$489 million) in income, surpassing the initial target of Rp 4,059 trillion.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Mega told to suspend entertainment
Hotel Mega told to suspend entertainment JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Mayor Andi Mapaganti said on Friday that he had ordered the management of Hotel Mega Matra on Jl. Matraman Raya to discontinue its entertainment services to avoid more attacks by residents of nearby Berlan Army housing complex. "I will send an official letter to the hotel ordering it to stop its entertainment services. Meanwhile, the hotel's management has already stopped its live music programs," Andi said at City Hall.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
BMW claims No.1 in Thai luxury car mart
BMW claims No.1 in Thai luxury car mart BANGKOK (DPA): Despite forecasts that the Thai economy is heading for a slowdown this year, BMW executives claimed on Friday that its sales had increased 40 per cent in the first quarter of 2001, clinching its position as No 1 in the luxury car market. "In the first quarter of 2001, BMW has delivered more than 750 cars, which means an increase of almost 40 per cent compared to last year," said Karsten Engel, President of BMW (Thailand) Company.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
New fuel prices threaten textile industry
New fuel prices threaten textile industry JAKARTA (JP): The government's decision to raise fuel prices beginning Sunday could trigger a mass shut down of textile firms as the rise in production costs resulting from the fuel hike could further jeopardize their operations, the Indonesian Textile Association (API) said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
It's a cover-up
It's a cover-up A special committee of the House of Representatives reopened on Thursday the investigation into the death of four students of the privately run Trisakti University in Jakarta nearly three years ago. "Who shot the students?" and "Why?" are the two questions that have haunted the nation since the May 12, 1998 tragic deaths of Heri Hartanto, Elang Mulya Lesmana, Hafidin Royan and Hendriawan Sie on their campus.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai coal miner eyes expansion into RI
Thai coal miner eyes expansion into RI BANGKOK (Reuters): Thai coal miner Lanna Lignite Plc said on Friday it planned to diversify into other sources of energy because domestic coal reserves were likely to decline in the next few years. Lanna Chief Executive Officer Visit Tantisunthorn told Reuters the company planned to invest about 500 million baht (US$11.1 million) this year looking for coal in Indonesia and on diversification projects.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL bans Europe livestock
KL bans Europe livestock KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia has banned the import of livestock, meat, milk and milk products from Europe to prevent foot-and-mouth disease, the Department of Veterinary Services said on Friday. "Only milk and milk products from regions which are free from (foot-and-mouth) are allowed to be imported," the department said in a statement.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
House urged to drop bill on Irian Java
House urged to drop bill on Irian Java JAKARTA (JP): Two outspoken legislators from Irian Jaya called on the House of Representatives to drop the bill on special autonomy in Indonesia's troubled easternmost province as it failed to fully accommodate the Irianese people's aspirations.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government intensifies forest protection ahead of CGI talks
Government intensifies forest protection ahead of CGI talks JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday that the government would step up measures to protect the country's tropical rain forests ahead of a key donors meeting next month. Rizal said that forestry conservation had been a major issue at last year's Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) meeting in Tokyo.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Moerdani quits session early due to ill health
Moerdani quits session early due to ill health JAKARTA (JP): A frail-looking Gen.(ret) LB Moerdani was given permission to leave his questioning session at the Attorney General's Office on Friday after the former minister of defense/armed forces chief could not comprehend investigators' questions on the 1984 Tanjung Priok case. Moerdani's lawyer Lt. Col.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Maluku seeks central government's help in restoration of peace
Maluku seeks central government's help in restoration of peace AMBON, Maluku (JP): Maluku's civil emergency executors urged the central government on Friday to provide adequate policies and aid for the restoration of law and order in the disputed province. "I think the situation in Maluku is closely related to the high political tension and turbulence in Jakarta.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Advisory Council approves government's Aceh action
Supreme Advisory Council approves government's Aceh action JAKARTA (JP): Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) chairman Achmad Tirtosudiro said on Friday that the council had given its political approval and support to the government's policy on Aceh. "National security has become of paramount importance.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Old Javanese church a mix of faiths
Old Javanese church a mix of faiths Text and photo by Bambang Tiong BANTUL, Yogyakarta (JP): Thinking of an image of Jesus in Javanese garb seems a little strange, if not sacrilegious. But it becomes a reality in the small Ganjuran Catholic church here. There are four of the "Javanese Jesuses", standing about one meter high and positioned around the altar of the church. They wear traditional black velvet and their hands are placed before them in a pose reminiscent of Hindu deities.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI eyes five golds in SEA Games
PBSI eyes five golds in SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) only aims to grab five of seven gold medals at stake in the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September, despite a demand by the National Sports Council (KONI) to make a clean sweep.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur fit for office: Doctor
Gus Dur fit for office: Doctor JAKARTA (JP): Chief of President Abdurrahman Wahid's medical team denied on Friday reports suggesting that the head of state was medically unfit to perform presidential duties. "His health is good and there is no problem," Umar Wahid, who is also Abdurrahman's younger brother, said, adding that the President had a routine medical checkup on Thursday.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
1,400 cellphones confiscated
1,400 cellphones confiscated PADANG, West Sumatra: As many as 1,400 cellular phones packed in 14 boxes shipped anonymously from Singapore were confiscated by Tabing Airport officials on Thursday for lacking proper documentation. Untung Rahayu, head of PT Angkasa Pura II, a company which manages the airport, told The Jakarta Post his men learned that the documents were false after the goods were loaded onto a Mandala plane bound for Jakarta. "We had to have the goods unloaded from the plane.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batavia also a center for batik
Batavia also a center for batik By Ida Indawati Khouw Some will be surprised to know that parts of old Jakarta, like Yogyakarta and towns in Central Java, were centers of batik- making. The history of the batik areas and their disappearance in the last 20 years is the 76th article in The Jakarta Post's series on old Batavia. JAKARTA (JP): It's a long, narrow street that does not seem very different from the other rabbit warrens of lanes snaking through the Karet Kuningan area of Central Jakarta.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Mas's AFP suffers S$174m loss
Sinar Mas's AFP suffers S$174m loss SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asia Food & Properties Ltd., a Singapore-listed company run by Indonesia's financially troubled Sinar Mas Group, Friday announced a loss of S$174 million for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with a net profit of S$102.6 million a year ago. AFP's revenue totaled S$1.41 billion in 2000, up 1.5 percent from S$1.39 billion a year ago.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police question car upholstery maker's executives
Police question car upholstery maker's executives JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police detectives questioned on Friday two executives of car upholstery producer PT Kadera AR Indonesia in connection with a nighttime attack on the company's striking workers that left one dead and several injured. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam identified the two executives as PT Kadera's vice president Rulichi Sudjatim and deputy general manager Amrin Gobel. "They denied involvement in the attack..
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Are Javanese buggies riding into oblivion?
Are Javanese buggies riding into oblivion? Text and photo by Singgir Kartana YOGYAKARTA (JP): The clip-clop of andong (horse-driven buggies) can still be heard on streets in Java, especially the sedate world of towns in Central Java and the ancient royal seat of Yogyakarta. So some may be surprised to discover that the "traditional" transportation means is actually a European import.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar still on sick leave in hospital
Ginandjar still on sick leave in hospital JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office had still not arrested former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita by late Friday night, because it had not received official military approval, despite an order from President Abdurrahman Wahid demanding detention of the suspect.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom needs one month to implement new tariff
Telkom needs one month to implement new tariff JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said it would need at least one month before it could implement the hike in fixed line telephone services this year.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Monuments tell own version of history of 'General Attack'
Monuments tell own version of history of 'General Attack' Text and photo by Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): As he looked across at the imposing stone monument before him, Burhanuddin was puzzled. On a field trip to the city, the high school student from East Java found there were no less than three monuments marking the same event, popularly known as the "March 1, 1949, General Attack", an offensive by Indonesian troops and civilians against the occupying force of Dutch soldiers in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Appreciating Jasa Marga
Appreciating Jasa Marga From Republika On March 17, 2001 my driver, my son Dipo Islam Ibnu Hasky and I were on our way from Jakarta to Pesantren Nurul Fikri at Cimanggis, Kelapa Dua, when our car radiator ran dry. As soon as my driver got out of the car, a patrol car No.12-211 approached us. Two Jasa Marga patrol officers, Satrio Aribowo and Frakly RM, immediately helped by providing us with a jerricanful of water for our radiator. Within a few minutes, the radiator was OK, our problem settled.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil futures off highs due to profit-taking
Malaysia palm oil futures off highs due to profit-taking KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Profit-taking hit Malaysia's palm oil futures at the close on Friday after players concluded the country's plan to cut stocks and raise prices will only benefit rival vegetable oils producers. "People took profit after learning the outlook is not as bright as they have thought.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate March 30
Rupiah rate March 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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Nasrul seeks legal aid
Nasrul seeks legal aid JAKARTA (JP): A former executive of Jakarta's Indonesian Civil Servants' Corps (Korpri) office has engaged lawyers from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) after current Korpri executives filed a complaint with police alleging that he defamed them.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Why is the rupiah weakening?
Why is the rupiah weakening? From Warta Kota Both economic players and ordinary people are seized with worry about the weakening rupiah. There is fear that the exchange rate of the rupiah will continue to drop against the U.S. dollar so that the price of daily commodities will likewise uncontrollably soar, as before. This phenomenon is attributable to many causes, such as security, politics and the law.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Coach hopes for all-Indonesian final in Japan Open
Coach hopes for all-Indonesian final in Japan Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia men's doubles badminton coach Herry Imam Pierngadi expressed the hope that his shuttlers would be able to secure an all-Indonesian final at the five-star Japan Open next week.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso begins wealth audit
Sutiyoso begins wealth audit JAKARTA (JP): The State Official Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) handed out on Thursday forms to Governor Sutiyoso and other top officials in the city to declare their wealth. Head of KPKPN executive subcommission Muchayat said that, in addition to city officials, city Military commander Maj. Gen. Bibit Waluyo, city police chief Insp. Gen. Mulyono Sulaiman and all city councillors were given the forms.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
S&P affirms Dayabumi rating
S&P affirms Dayabumi rating JAKARTA (JP): Standard & Poor's affirmed Friday its double-'C' rating on the US$150 million senior secured bonds due 2010 issued by DSPL Finance Co. B.V. and guaranteed by Indonesia's Dayabumi Salak Pratama Ltd. The outlook on the rating has been revised to positive from negative. Dayabumi has indicated that it will have sufficient cash to pay the March 2001 principal and interest due on DSPL's notes.
Sat, 31 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.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators must voice the truth
Legislators must voice the truth From Republika Rallies have been held recently at and around the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly compound. As a layman, I only hope that these rallies do not disrupt the process of representative democracy that we pursue.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
North Sulawesi ready to ward off violence
North Sulawesi ready to ward off violence MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): North Sulawesi police have been intensifying training and stepping up city patrols following the governor's warning of possible sectarian violence and rioting. Operation control command chief at the North Sulawesi Police headquarters, Sr. Comr. Gordon Mogot, said on Friday that nobody would allow riots to take place in the province.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sea cruises to be held
Sea cruises to be held JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education in cooperation with the Indonesian Navy will hold a week of round-trip sea cruises from Surabaya to Makassar involving youth organizations, military and police cadets, students and journalists from Monday. Scheduled to be officiated by Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the cruises -- called Pelayaran Kebangsaan 2001 -- are aimed at strengthening unity among all elements of the nation.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians return from winter challenge
Indonesians return from winter challenge JAKARTA (JP): Ten Indonesians participating in the Marlboro Adventure Team Winter Challenge 2000 have returned from Telluride, Colorado, and the Moab desert in Utah. The participants in the competition, from March 19 to March 29, rode snowmobiles, went winter tracking and cresta sledding -- downhill sliding during snowfall -- in Telluride. They also rode in jeeps for 2.5 hours in Moab, and went horse riding and participated in a rodeo.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sumitro's life mirrors the turbulent of Indonesian history
Sumitro's life mirrors the turbulent of Indonesian history By Peter McCawley CANBERRA (JP): Revolutionary nationalist, diplomat, economics professor, government minister to both Sukarno and Soeharto, exile, intellectual, economic adviser and businessman -- Sumitro was all of these things and more. With his death on Friday March 9 at the age of 83, Indonesia lost one of its greatest sons.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bentoel to boost cigarette production by 25 percent
Bentoel to boost cigarette production by 25 percent JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bentoel International Investama Tbk plans to increase its cigarette production by 25 percent to 10 billion cigarettes this year from 8 billion last year, a senior executive announced on Friday. Bentoe's newly appointed finance director Henryanto Komala said on Friday that the higher production projection was made to meet the growing demand for its low tar and low nicotine cigarettes.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Major reshuffle in National Police
Major reshuffle in National Police JAKARTA (JP): The National Police unveiled on Friday a major reshuffle involving 19 high-ranking officers. City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam said an order stipulating the rotation was signed by National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro on Thursday. "The transfer of duty normally takes effect within two weeks from the issuance of such an order. It could be within a week at the earliest," Anton said on Friday.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment rampant in Bogor
Unemployment rampant in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Unemployment stood at a staggering 49,000 in 2000 in the Bogor mayoralty, despite ceaseless attempts to reduce it, Mayor Iswara Natanegara said on Friday. In his progress report delivered before the mayoralty legislative council, Iswara said unemployment would be one of the city's major obstacles in its development program in the coming years.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to end Shell deal
Pertamina to end Shell deal SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's national oil company, Pertamina, will halt an existing crude processing deal with Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd.'s Bukom refinery in Singapore for April, a Pertamina spokesman told Dow Jones Newswires Friday. The decision to halt the deal, under which 90,000 barrels a day of crude was processed in March, was taken because of poor economics and the restart of Pertamina's 125,000 b/d Balongan refinery, the spokesman said.
Sat, 31 Mar 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chime of antique clocks make devoted collector Soejono tick
Chime of antique clocks make devoted collector Soejono tick Text and photo by Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): Antique clock collector Soejono Prawirohadikusumo lives his life by the old Dutch saying that the chime of a clock never sounds quite the same in a place other than home. The professor emeritus at the School of Medicine at Gadjah Mada University has made his roomy house on Jl. Notowinatan, next door to Puro Pakualaman Palace, a haven for clocks of all shapes and sizes.