Archive: 12 April 2001
61 articles found
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Oddly enough, my driver, together with several other drivers, were sitting close to my car, though they were not aware of the theft.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Newly crowned men's doubles Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto, winners of the Japan Open, world number two Taufik Hidayat and Olympics silver medalist Hendrawan are on the country's squad to ensure victory.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. National striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto produced the single goal 30 minutes into the first half through a long pass in a heavy downpour, Antara reported.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Kang, the airline's vice president for marketing and sales, said here on Wednesday that Asiana would serve the Seoul- Jakarta route three times a week with its 236-seat Boeing 767 beginning on May 5.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 involvement in a graft case. In a hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, former head of the Jakarta Military High Court Col.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. City police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Harry Montolalu said on Tuesday it would take the prosecutors 14 days to examine the dossiers before the suspects could be tried.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ceremonies to maintain cosmic tranquility and equilibrium
Ceremonies to maintain cosmic tranquility and equilibrium Text 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 ceremonial attires.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Purnomo claimed that the removal of the soldiers was at the request of ExxonMobil. "Currently soldiers are located inside the gas clusters.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. IPB will build a new dormitory on the Dermaga campus to accommodate at least 3,000 students. The present dormitory is able to accommodate only 500 students, said Agus. "The construction of the new building will start this year," Agus said.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.R. Chandran, chief executive of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), which groups the private sector of the oil palm plantation industry in the world's largest producer country.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "The condition is relatively calm and things have begun to return to normal in Maluku, but still there are indications conflicts may erupt at any time," Yasa said during a visit to the 733/Masariku Airborne Unit in Ambon on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Give me the names," Djaffar, who is also the City Council deputy chairman, said.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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$5.94 million) from an original target of Rp 55 billion for the entire year (2001).
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 telecommunications firm PT Telkom. The company has, however, called on the government team to move swiftly and take concrete action to find a solution to the dispute.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Adoption, a new initiative to conserve Bali's turtles
Adoption, a new initiative to conserve Bali's turtles By 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. She is neither a stock exchange dealer with blue chips stocks, nor a real estate broker with blueprints of prime area development in her crocodile leather suitcase.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 10,425.00 Austrian schilling 1 Rp 666.24 Australian dollar 1 Rp 4,993.58 Belgian franc 1 Rp 227.26 Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,594.76 Swiss franc 1 Rp 6,009.34 Deutschemark 1 Rp 4,691.09 Danish krone 1 Rp 1,250.55 French franc 1 Rp 1,397.60 Poundsterling 1 Rp 14,790.99 Hong Kong dollar 1 Rp 1,336.57 Italian lira 100 Rp 473.48 Japanese yen 100 Rp 8,224.85 Malaysian ringgit 1 Rp 2,743.42 Dutch guilder 1 Rp 4,160.16 New Zealand...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock 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 1,275 25 439,500 Alter Abadi 70 -15 11,000 Alumindo Light 625 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,975 75 172,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 230 10 7,500 Aneka Tambang 825 -25 275,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 295 0 0...
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Ricky Wakanno said on Wednesday that the five prisoners were allegedly building the bomb using material smuggled into prison, by the wife of one of the prisoners. "They planned to detonate the explosive on April 20.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The amount of the debt is still in dispute. Bank IFI has put a figure on the outstanding debt, namely US$12 million.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "We (the Environmental Impact Control Body/Bapedal) are still assessing the impact of the mining's tailings," said Sonny, responding to Newmont's spokesman Edward Pressman's statement as quoted by Dow Jones newswire.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 interest as they had supported President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to win the presidency, but were now trying to topple him. Her view is true to some extent, but it is not holistic.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 bloody mayhem, Minister of National Education Yahya Muhaimin said.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Susilo said signs of political chaos in the country had emerged and it was therefore imperative that the main four political leaders sit down together to resolve their problems.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Datacraft Asia holds 60 percent of DCI and has signed a letter of intent to purchase the remaining 40 percent from joint venture partner PT Mitra Intergrasi Informatika, a subsidiary of PT Metrodata Electronik, it said.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Kebon Sirih near Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta on Wednesday. Riding two Yamaha RX King motorcyles, the robbers sandwiched the Grand Civic sedan which was carrying the employees of PT Jayanti.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate April 11
Rupiah rate April 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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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. and Japan and continuing domestic political and security problems. Bank Indonesia deputy governor Achjar Iljas said that growth in the first quarter was already lower than expected.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Police were still investigating the source of fire, Antara reported. There were no details on estimate of losses due to the fire. The hotel, which stopped its operation in 1997, would be renovated as it is now managed by the Accor Asia Pacific.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "We plan to negotiate with Indonesia's state commodity regulator, Bulog, during April 18-20 in Jakarta to sell up to 450,000 tons of rice to the agency," said Karoon Kittistaporn, director-general at the commerce ministry's foreign trade department.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. This excellent investigative piece once more raises critical questions about ASEAN's policy of so-called constructive engagement with the Myanmar junta.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin). Soy M.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The minister said that, with the new status, Indonesia had become one of several tourist destinations recommended by the Chinese government to its citizens.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 1.5 million, pleads for honest brotherhood (ukhuwah).
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Abdurrahman, during a meeting with the Interethnic Brotherhood group, reportedly said that Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung would be one of the first to go. There was no word on who would replace him.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 with one player, Vietnam is sending five players, while Indonesia will field 16 players," billiard head coach Andrie Ben was quoted as saying by Antara on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
'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 known as hak ulayat. This phrase was reproduced by The Jakarta Post as "generally known as hak rakyat".
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
It is time to disband the Indonesian militia
It is time to disband the Indonesian militia By 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, 00:00 WIB
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 relations gimmick from a man desperately clinging to power, rather than a genuine attempt at dialog. The President's political standing has been precarious of late.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. One of the main causes of the increase was the weakening of the rupiah against the dollar.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 the latest annual report of the World Bank on external financing prospects.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The yen has regained some footing, after the dollar failed to rise above key technical resistance at Y125.50 in New York late Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. One of the dentists, Enny, said she was suspicious of the man as he came to her to take artificial teeth three months after he had ordered them. "It's not credible for an RSCM doctor to disappear for so long," Enny said.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "Mulyono will be replaced in early May, after the House plenary session on the memorandum. Mulyono will take care of security in the capital until then," National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Stevie will face Cosmos Arwom of Irian Jaya, who defeated M. Baratan of Maluku 6-5 in the other semi.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 defendants on trial for their involvement in the violence. The women came to the court to watch the trial of Heri M. alias Papa Yus, 58, and Ferinandus, 30.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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). BPIS President Surasno Paramajuda said here on Wednesday that much of the debt was incurred during the acquisition of military equipment and aircraft during times of emergency.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 regulations in the country for incoming foreigners.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 fusions over time.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Auliana said that a weaker rupiah and the subsequent higher bank deposit interest rates had discouraged investors from investing their cash in bonds.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Asli Manao identified the suspects only as Dd, 37, the Navy officer who tried to escape and was shot in the left thigh, and Dd's friend, Bh, 43, who was shot in the right thigh.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 detected the package containing the cocaine stuffed inside their surfboard. Snr. Comr.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shores
Erica's vision spreads to foreign shores By 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. 1, told The Jakarta Post that the gallery simply wasn't big enough for her collection, which is a retrospective of her development as an artist.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Senior player Romana Tedjakusuma unexpectedly bowed out to South Korean Chung Yang-jin 4-6, 3-6 in the first singles match but junior Wynne Prakusya managed to equal the ties after outclassing Chae Kyung-yee 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
A model by default from Lebanon
A model by default from Lebanon By 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 rhythms and on a different scale. What do Lebanon and Indonesia have in common? The answer is precisely this: fissiparous and violent trends in society, which make countries implode.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. At least five people were killed and more than 200 hurt in clashes on Monday and Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 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 11:00 Performance Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.