Archive: 12 April 2001
61 articles found
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
AriaWest welcomes formation of dispute-solving team
AriaWest welcomes formation of dispute-solving team JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications contractor PT AriaWest International has warmly greeted the government's plan to establish a special team to solve its lingering dispute concerning its joint operating contract (KSO) with state-owned...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Eldest hotel caught fire
Eldest hotel caught fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Fire razed the eldest and historical Aceh hotel in Banda Aceh on Wednesday.The fire gutted the 100-year-old building located next to the popular Baiturrahman mosque in the down town of Banda Aceh at 2:30 p.m.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Malaysian police arrest seven rival supporters
Malaysian police arrest seven rival supporters KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian police confirmed on Wednesday they have arrested seven opposition supporters under the draconian Internal Security Act (ISA) and said more arrests would be made.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
BI predicts lower growth this year
BI predicts lower growth this year JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia announced on Wednesday that economic growth this year might be lower than its initial projection of between 4.5 percent and 5.5 percent due to economic slowdown in the U.S.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Rupiah rate April 11
Rupiah rate April 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,160.00 11,160.00 10,607.00 10,713.00Australian dollar 1 5,052.57 5,555.45 5,274.86 5,332.93Austrian schilling 1 655.81 720.92 684.66 692.05Belgian franc 1 223.70 245.91 233.54 236.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Private company driver shot in midday robbery
Private company driver shot in midday robbery JAKARTA (JP): A serious armed robbery took place when four people snatched US$10,000 and Rp 187 million in cash from private firm employees, shooting one of the victims in the process, at an intersection on Jl.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Didata's unit to buy DCI
Didata's unit to buy DCI JOHANNESBURG (Dow Jones): Datacraft Asia Ltd., the Asian subsidiary of Dimension Data PLC, or Didata, is to buy the remaining 40 percent equity interest in PT Datacraft Indonesia for $16.1 million in cash, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Dialog is crucial to prevent chaos: Bambang
Dialog is crucial to prevent chaos: Bambang JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday that a meeting between the country's top leaders should proceed to prevent chaos generated by the prolonged political impasse.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
1000s of Sampit refugee students forced to give up their studies
1000s of Sampit refugee students forced to give up their studies SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): At least 4,000 of a total of 6,000 school-aged children who fled the conflict-torn town of Sampit, Central Kalimantan, to refugee camps in East Java, gave up their studies due to the trauma caused by the...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Amien deserves to be president
Amien deserves to be president I refer to the letter written by Mrs. Hilda May which appeared in The Jakarta Post on April 10, 2001 titled :Amien Rais a real disappointment. Mrs. Hilda charged that Amien Rais and his allies, grouped under the Axis Force, were selfish and only promoted their group's...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Newmont's statement too premature, says minister
Newmont's statement too premature, says minister YOGYAKARTA (JP): State Minister for the Environment Sonny Keraf regretted on Wednesday the U.S.-based mining giant Newmont's denial that it had polluted the Indian Ocean, saying that such a statement was too early to be made.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Danamon objects to bankruptcy suit
Danamon objects to bankruptcy suit With regard to the article Danamon faces bankruptcy suit published in The Jakarta Post on April 9, 2001, on page 9, our client PT Bank Danamon Tbk, raises objection to some of the accounts in the article.The objection is based on the following legal grounds:1.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Prisoners' plan to bomb prison and escape thwarted
Prisoners' plan to bomb prison and escape thwarted JAKARTA (JP): The police have foiled the plans of five prisoners to build a homemade bomb inside the Tangerang Prison and use it to aid their escape.Tangerang Police deputy chief Comr.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 11, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,075 -25 352,500 Adindo Foresta 100 5 23,000 AGIS 180 0 822,000 Alakasa 110 0 1,500 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 9 to April 15
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 9 to April 15 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 10,425.00Austrian schilling 1 Rp 666.24Australian dollar 1 Rp 4,993.58Belgian franc 1 Rp 227.26Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,594.76Swiss franc 1 Rp 6,009.34Deutschemark 1 Rp 4,691.09Danish krone 1 Rp 1,250.55French franc 1 Rp 1,397.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Adoption, a new initiative to conserve Bali's turtles
Adoption, a new initiative to conserve Bali's turtlesBy I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Do you have any extra money, and, do you have few ideas on how to spend it? If the answer is yes you would be wise to contact Putu Liza Kusuma Mustika.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Bangkok hopes to sell 450,000 tons of rice to RI
Bangkok hopes to sell 450,000 tons of rice to RI BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand is scheduled to hold talks with Indonesia from April 18 to 20 to sell as much as 450,000 tons of rice to the country, a senior Thai official told reporters on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Income taxes from foreigners exceed the 2001 target
Income taxes from foreigners exceed the 2001 target JAKARTA (JP): Income tax collected from foreigners from January to March has exceeded the government's target for this year, with Jakarta's expatriates contributing some Rp 63 billion (about US$5.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
PPP denies asking for spaces at Glodok Plaza
PPP denies asking for spaces at Glodok Plaza JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP)'s city chapter chairman Djaffar Badjeber denied on Wednesday that his faction or its members had asked for a quota of spaces at the rebuilt Glodok Plaza in West Jakarta."It's a lie and slander.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Civil emergency needed in Maluku
Civil emergency needed in Maluku AMBON, Maluku (JP): Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa said on Wednesday it was necessary to maintain the civil emergency status in some areas of Maluku.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Malaysia palm-fuel project successful, says official
Malaysia palm-fuel project successful, says official KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Crude palm oil (CPO) mixed with medium fuel oil has been successfully burned as industrial fuel by Malaysia's state utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd, an industry official said on Wednesday."The burning works very well," said M.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
IPB may close student dormitories
IPB may close student dormitories BOGOR (JP): The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) is considering closing some of its nine student dormitories and building commercial buildings on the land, IPB spokesman Agus Lelana said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
New security plans for ExxonMobil gas field
New security plans for ExxonMobil gas field JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday that soldiers currently stationed at the ExxonMobil gas field in Aceh would be redeployed to perimeter duty to encourage the U.S.-based firm to resume operations.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Ceremonies to maintain cosmic tranquility and equilibrium
Ceremonies to maintain cosmic tranquility and equilibriumText and photos by Rita A. Widiadana TANAH LOT, Bali (JP): The sun shines so brightly. Thousands of villagers flock to the Pura Balai Agung in Beraban village, around 15 kilometers south of Denpasar, wearing their most beautiful and colorful...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Dossiers of Tata, Juan submitted
Dossiers of Tata, Juan submitted JAKARTA (JP): City police detectives handed over on Tuesday the dossiers of suspects Ardhia Pramesti "Tata" Regita Cahyani, wife of fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, and lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon, to the Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Witnesses bicker over corruption law
Witnesses bicker over corruption law JAKARTA (JP): Two expert witnesses gave contradicting testimony on Wednesday over the authority of Attorney General Marzuki Darusman to order the arrest and investigation into former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita over his alleged...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Ruling on the reversal of the burden of proof urged
Ruling on the reversal of the burden of proof urged JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Wednesday hailed the plan to issue a ruling on the reversal of the burden of proof in fighting corruption, saying the system would be more effective in bringing corruptors to court and establishing clean government.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Korea's Asiana to fly to Jakarta next month
Korea's Asiana to fly to Jakarta next month JAKARTA (JP): Asiana Airlines, one of South Korea's airlines, will launch its maiden flight to Jakarta early next month as part of its regional expansion.Shin C.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
PSM beats Gelora Putra 1-0
PSM beats Gelora Putra 1-0 JAKARTA (JP): Defending champion PSM Makassar managed a narrow 1-0 win over host Gelora Putra Delta in the first round of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league at Delta stadium in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
PBSI to field top players in Asia Cup next month
PBSI to field top players in Asia Cup next month JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) is determined to defend its title at the Asia Cup next month in Singapore and will field its top players at the US$180,000 event.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Parking at Plaza Senayan
Parking at Plaza Senayan On March 16, 2001 an Armada 1550 DMT laptop computer was stolen from inside my car parked in front of Hero supermarket in the basement of Plaza Senayan.The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. The thieves broke my car's windows and took the laptop.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
RSCM dentists nab fake doctor
RSCM dentists nab fake doctor JAKARTA (JP): Several dentists at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) apprehended a man on Tuesday for posing as a psychologist and specialist in neurosurgery at the hospital.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Antigovernment strike paralyzes Bangladesh
Antigovernment strike paralyzes Bangladesh DHAKA (AP): Business leaders urged the country's politicians to talk to each other on Wednesday as a general strike meant to force the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crippled Bangladesh cities and towns for the third consecutive day.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
A model by default from Lebanon
A model by default from LebanonBy Chibli Mallat BEIRUT, Lebanon (JP): Every other day brings in news of another massacre in Indonesia, the latest being the killings in the province of Aceh. In Lebanon, this sounds all too familiar, as it does in the Balkans, Central Africa, or Ireland, at different...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Indonesia extends lead in Fed Cup
Indonesia extends lead in Fed Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia extended its lead on Wednesday in Pool A of the Federation Cup Asia-Oceania group one qualifying round, beating South Korea 2-1 at the Yang Min Tennis Center in Kao Hsiung, Chinese Taipei.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shores
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shoresBy Dion Hallpike JAKARTA (JP): The bright, colorful paintings currently covering the walls of Galeri Nasional Indonesia on Jl. Merdeka Timur are only a third of what Erica Hestu Wahyuni has produced up until now.This dynamic young artist, who turned 30 on Jan.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Mexicans nabbed for cocaine
Mexicans nabbed for cocaine DENPASAR, Bali: Two Mexicans were arrested upon their arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport late on Tuesday for having 15.2 kilograms of cocaine in their possession.Viktor Manuela Nabaro, 29 and Clara Elena Umana Caterina, 39, were apprehended after x-ray machines...
Thu, 12 Apr 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, 12 Apr 2001
Ex-Navy man nabbed over attempted car theft
Ex-Navy man nabbed over attempted car theft JAKARTA (JP): Tebet Police detectives shot and arrested a former Navy officer and his friend in connection with an attempted car theft on Jl. Tebet Timur Dalam Raya in South Jakarta, early Wednesday morning.Tebet Police subprecinct chief Comr.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Indosat may fail in its bond issue
Indosat may fail in its bond issue JAKARTA (JP): Publicly-listed state telecommunication company PT Indosat may not be able to meet its target to raise about Rp 1.5 trillion (US$141.50 million) in cash from its recent bond offering, company spokesperson S. Auliana said here on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Balinese arts celebrated at group's anniversary
Balinese arts celebrated at group's anniversary JAKARTA (JP): The opening of the Balinese Saraswati dance festival on Tuesday provided the packed house at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta with a dynamic array of traditional performances that have been given new life with stylistic, musical and choreographic...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Brochures for foreign visitors
Brochures for foreign visitors JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate of Immigration, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and private promotion company PT Media Promo, has published a monthly brochure containing information on tourism, investment opportunities, and immigration...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Government owes BPIS Rp 800b, claims executive
Government owes BPIS Rp 800b, claims executive BANDUNG (JP): The government, in particular the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police, owe some Rp 800 billion (US$80 million) in outstanding debts to subsidiaries under state- owned holding company PT Bahana Prakarya Industri Strategis (BPIS).
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Widows vent anger against defendants
Widows vent anger against defendants PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Dozens of women, mostly widows whose husbands died in last year's communal clashes in Poso, were involved in minor scuffles with security personnel at the Palu District Court on Wednesday as they tried to vent their anger against...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Willem bows out of Golden Gloves
Willem bows out of Golden Gloves SEMARANG (JP): National light welterweight boxer Willem Papilaya of Jakarta, who is being groomed for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games in September, bowed out of the Golden Gloves Boxing Championships semifinals on Wednesday to teammate Stevie Binalau 7-6.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
City police chief to be replaced, Bimantoro says
City police chief to be replaced, Bimantoro says JAKARTA (JP): In a surprise announcement, the National Police declared on Wednesday that Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Mulyono Sulaiman is to be replaced in May by the South Sulawesi Police chief, Insp. Gen. Moch. Sofjan Yacob.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 News 7:30 Music 9:30 Music 10:00 Variety Show...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Asian currencies mostly up late on yen and central bank fears
Asian currencies mostly up late on yen and central bank fears SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A firmer yen and Wall Street-inspired gains on some of the regional bourses boosted most Asian currencies late Wednesday.At 0840 GMT, the dollar was quoted at Y124.10, below Y124.25 late Tuesday in New York.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Indonesia needs strong financial climate to attract capital: WB
Indonesia needs strong financial climate to attract capital: WB JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia must press ahead with efforts to create a stronger financial climate to attract foreign capital and provide safeguards against capital volatility, which had contributed to the 1997 financial crisis, according to...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Prices of electronic goods rose by 5% over two months
Prices of electronic goods rose by 5% over two months JAKARTA (JP): Electronic goods traders at Glodok and Senen market said on Wednesday that during the last two months the price of electronic goods increased by an average of 5 percent.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Last chance for dialog
Last chance for dialog When President Abdurrahman Wahid proposed a dialog with the leaders of all major political parties, understandably it was initially greeted with a high degree of skepticism. Because of the way it was presented, including its timing, the proposal was widely seen as a public...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
It is time to disband the Indonesian militia
It is time to disband the Indonesian militiaBy David Jardine JAKARTA (JP): As the level of political violence in Indonesia has increased over the past couple of years so has the number of those in paramilitary formations and "self-defense" (satgas) units. The connection is obvious.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
'Hak ulayat'
'Hak ulayat' In my comments on the sale of oil palm plantations to Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd (The Guthrie deal: Land laundering, published in The Jakarta Post on March 21, 2001), I made a reference to the communal land rights of traditional communities and mentioned that such rights were "generally...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Jakarta Intl Tour to start
Jakarta Intl Tour to start JAKARTA (JP): Billiard players from six countries will compete in the Jakarta International Billiard Tournament running from Thursday through to Sunday."The six countries are, Malaysia who will send four players, Brunei with three players, Singapore with 10 players, Japan...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Gus Dur aims to replace customs chief
Gus Dur aims to replace customs chief JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to boost the state's coffers, President Abdurrahman Wahid plans to replace top customs and excise officials in order to bolster flagging tax revenues.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Muhammadiyah calls for honest brotherhood
Muhammadiyah calls for honest brotherhood The rivalry between Abdurrahman Wahid and Amien Rais has been blamed for tension among the grassroots of their respective organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah.Fasichul Lisan, chief of Muhammadiyah East Java whose members number 1.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Probe into justices over bribery case continues
Probe into justices over bribery case continues JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman affirmed on Wednesday that the Joint Anticorruption Team (TGPTPK) would continue to investigate a bribery case in which two serving and one retired Supreme Court justices have been implicated.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
China approves Indonesia as tourist destination
China approves Indonesia as tourist destination JAKARTA (JP): The People's Republic of China has included Indonesia as one of its official tourist destinations for citizens, Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
Decentralization hurts business activities: Kadin
Decentralization hurts business activities: Kadin JAKARTA (JP): The government's step toward financial decentralization has encouraged regional administrations to use their enhanced power to generate revenues rather than creating a conducive environment for business activity, according to the...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
PSSI asks security officers to screen spectators: Eddy
PSSI asks security officers to screen spectators: Eddy JAKARTA (JP): Following a verbal warning from the world soccer body FIFA, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) set up precautionary measures for its 2002 World Cup Asia Zone Group Nine qualifying matches.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001
ASEAN's policy on Myanmar
ASEAN's policy on Myanmar John Sweeney of the London Observer maintains his reputation as one of the finest print journalists of his generation in the excellent article printed by The Jakarta Post under the title Myanmar claims war on drugs but protects barons.