Archive: 17 April 2001
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Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan wins int'l bridge tourney
Japan wins int'l bridge tourney JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese national team won the Djarum Cup International Bridge tournament after defeating the Indonesian Lippo SGS team on Sunday in a one-sided four-session final match. The Indonesian team, consisting of Denny Sacul, Franky Karwur, Santje Panelewen and Robert P Tobing, suffered 2-26 and 8-31 losses in the first and third sessions.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Religious TV shows fuel hope and prayers for viewers
Religious TV shows fuel hope and prayers for viewers By Ida Indawati Khouw JAKARTA (JP): Blurting out her story in between sobs, the caller tells Lutfiah Sungkar that her husband has taken a second wife and is now ignoring her. Lutfiah, whose 1,001 Masalah Rumah Tangga (1,001 marital problems) airs on private station Indosiar on Thursday mornings, is obviously touched, dabbing her eyes several times with a tissue as she listens. And then she tells it like it is.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
State firms sell more rubber
State firms sell more rubber JAKARTA (JP): The joint marketing office of state-owned plantation companies will auction 466,128 kilograms of rubber this week. The volume of unprocessed rubber to be tendered in Jakarta on Tuesday represents a 70 percent increase from 271,944 kilos last week.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor Sutiyoso surprised by traders' comments
Governor Sutiyoso surprised by traders' comments JAKARTA (JP): The crackdown on hoodlums began on Monday, and to the surprise of Governor Sutiyoso, who was informed by traders in Tanah Abang Market, Central Jakarta that they had never been extorted by thugs, locally known as preman. "I wonder why traders claimed that they had never been extorted by preman," Sutiyoso said during his visit to the market to observe the operation.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP vehicle sales down 14.7%
RP vehicle sales down 14.7% MANILA (AFP): Philippine motor vehicle sales fell 14.7 percent from a year earlier to 17,899 units in the three months to March, an industry association said Monday. Passenger car sales plunged 29.6 percent to 5,326 units while sales of vans, trucks and buses were also down 6.3 percent, to 12,573 units, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. said. Leading assembler Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
ExxonMobil expected to resume operations in May
ExxonMobil expected to resume operations in May JAKARTA (JP): ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc., the subsidiary of American energy giant ExxonMobil Inc., is expected to resume operations at its gas fields in the restive province of Aceh by the end of May and thereby revive liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the province.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 16 to April 22
Rates for tax payment, valid from April 16 to April 22 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 10,560.00 Austrian schilling 1 Rp 681.48 Australian dollar 1 Rp 5,186.02 Belgian franc 1 Rp 232.45 Canadian dollar 1 Rp 6,751.05 Swiss franc 1 Rp 6,151.70 Deutschemark 1 Rp 4,255.25 Danish krone 1 Rp 1,255.25 French franc 1 Rp 1,429.55 Poundsterling 1 Rp 15,119.81 Hong Kong dollar 1 Rp 1,353.90 Italian lira 100 Rp 484.29 Japanese yen 100 Rp 8,442.60 Malaysian ringgit 1 Rp 2,779.02 Dutch guilder 1 Rp 4,255.25 New Zealand...
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal clearing takes mangrove reserve to brink of extinction
Illegal clearing takes mangrove reserve to brink of extinction Text and photos by Apriadi Gunawan LANGKAT, North Sumatra (JP): Mangroves are abundant in the coastal area of Langkat, and one of the most famous mangrove forests is in the subdistrict of Secanggang. It is the forest wildlife reserve known as Karang Gading, established in the Dutch colonial era.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL to ask U.S. to retract warnings
KL to ask U.S. to retract warnings KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia will ask the United States to retract a warning to Americans against visiting resort islands off the eastern state of Sabah, Tourism Minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fazdir said on Monday. Abdul Kadir said he would soon contact U.S. ambassador Lynn Pascoe to explain that the islands are safe.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Maluku governor bans FKM activities
Maluku governor bans FKM activities AMBON, Maluku (JP): Administrator of the civil emergency status in Maluku Governor Saleh Latuconsina issued a decree to ban the activities of the separatist Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) on Monday in a bid to maintain the improving security situation in the strife-torn province.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angry residents burn, stab police officers to death
Angry residents burn, stab police officers to death BOGOR (JP): Angry residents of Gunung Sindur district here burned a man alive and stabbed another to death on Monday, reportedly over the wrongful fatal shooting of a worker. A source at Bogor Police said that the two men were police officers, identified as Second Brig. Joko Supriatna and Second Brig. Agus Budiono, who were in plainclothes when the incident took place around 3:30 p.m.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia launches palm-fuel burning
Malaysia launches palm-fuel burning PRAI, Malaysia (Reuters): Malaysia, the world's biggest producer of palm oil, on Monday officially launched its first large-scale scheme to burn the crude oil in power plants and use it in other industries. The move is part of a project to prop up sagging prices and ease stocks.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Petronas signs LNG deal with Tohoku
Petronas signs LNG deal with Tohoku KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A unit of Malaysia's state-owned oil firm Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) signed an agreement on Monday to sell 900,000 tons of liquefied natural gas a year to Japan's Tohoku Electric Power for 20 years. The value of the deal would be US$4.2 billion at current market prices, said Petronas president and Malaysia LNG Tiga chairman Hassan Marican.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two charred in road accident
Two charred in road accident BANDUNG: Two people were burned to death in their car during a toll road accident between Padalarang and Cileunyi in West Java on Monday. The two fatalities were identified as Asep Ridwan and Leni. Guna Setya, an official at the toll road authority Jasa Marga, said the accident occurred when a tire of a sedan traveling at high speed exploded.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
ISSA protests government regulation on shipping
ISSA protests government regulation on shipping JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Shipping Agencies Association (ISAA) has called on the government to annul a controversial regulation that requires every agency of a foreign shipping company in the country to own, at the minimum, a 5,000-ton Indonesian-flagged vessel.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Why health messages fail to get through in Indonesia
Why health messages fail to get through in Indonesia By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): To many, statistics may be mere numbers that do not reflect human realities, whereas to more people statistics are depressing because the numbers do not seem to shift much over the decades. That is, in terms of neonatal and maternal health. In 1973, a nutrition survey found that more than two-thirds of Indonesia's 20 million children under five years old were undernourished.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fed Cup team needs ranked players
Fed Cup team needs ranked players JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) should invite more players with better world rankings to the Federation Cup team to help secure its position in the world group qualifying round, the association's spokesman said on Monday. Indonesia booked a berth in the world group qualifier after a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in the final playoff for the group I Asia Oceania zone over the weekend.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
People's search for spirituality at core of religious TV programs
People's search for spirituality at core of religious TV programs JAKARTA (JP): As an important part of her day, Ria Irvilita does her best to catch the regularly aired Islamic TV programs. "I am the kind of person who is always thirsty for religious teachings, so I like to watch such programs, hoping that they will enrich my knowledge of Islam," said the 37-year-old nonpracticing doctor in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Babies and corruption
Babies and corruption Recently The Jakarta Post reported two separate news stories. One was that nearly seven million young Indonesian children are undernourished and at risk of permanent developmental damage because of poverty and malnutrition.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aurora Gold to quit Indonesia
Aurora Gold to quit Indonesia SYDNEY (DPA): Lawlessness and political uncertainty in Indonesia has prompted Australian mining company Aurora Gold to seek buyers for its Toka Tindung gold mine in North Sulawesi, news reports said on Monday. Aurora also plans to shut its Mount Muro, Central Kalimantan, mine and its regional office in Jakarta.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kupang needs 5,900 teachers
Kupang needs 5,900 teachers KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Head of the East Nusa Tenggara National Education Office Jhon Manulangga said on Monday that the province faces a severe shortage of school teachers, forcing more than one in 10 elementary school students to drop out. Jhon revealed that the province needs around 5,900 teachers to fill the shortage. Jhon said this was a major factor in the increased number of dropouts from elementary and junior high schools.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
City officials to be freed from Ancol charges
City officials to be freed from Ancol charges JAKARTA (JP): City officials are likely to be freed from charges that they were involved in a controversial foreign trip - dubbed the Ancol scandal - as no witness has testified against them, the Jakarta Prosecutors Office intelligence chief, R.J. Soehandoyo, said on Monday. "So far no witness has testified against them, though we have yet to make a final conclusion," Soehandyo told reporters.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
APP considering merger of four Indonesian units
APP considering merger of four Indonesian units JAKARTA (JP): Singapore-based Asia Pulp & Paper Company Ltd (APP) is considering merging its four Indonesian units to speed up the company's complicated debt restructuring process, a senior executive of the group said here on Monday.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers ask court to drop the JSX bombing charges
Lawyers ask court to drop the JSX bombing charges JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of the suspects of last year's bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building demanded that South Jakarta District Court drop charges on Monday claiming that they were legally flawed. A team of 10 lawyers from the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) who represent defendants Tengku Ismuhadi Jafar and Nuryadin, said that the charges were inaccurate, unclear and incomplete.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government agrees to bail out PLN
Government agrees to bail out PLN JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Monday it had accepted a proposal from state electricity company PLN to take over its Rp 29.9 trillion (US$2.76 billion) debts in a bid to prevent the state company from going bankrupt. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said that the government would convert the Rp 29.9 trillion into equity in PLN.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Traditional and Modern Art Collaboration, by Kalingga Gallery the lobby of Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30. * Sculpture: Para Rupa, by Toni Kanwa, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Maritime body wants trial of RI pirates for hijacking
Maritime body wants trial of RI pirates for hijacking KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) hopes Indonesia will extradite and prosecute seven Indonesian pirates arrested last month in the Philippines after they allegedly hijacked a cargo ship, a news report said Monday. The IMB's regional director P. Mukundan was quoted by the Star daily as saying the shipping community wanted the trial to take place quickly.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
African national arrested over drugs
African national arrested over drugs JAKARTA (JP): Malawian Dennis Namaona, 35, became the sixth foreigner this year to be arrested for drug possession at Soekarno-Hatta airport, after customs officers apprehended him on Sunday morning for attempting to smuggle heroin into the country. Director General of Customs and Excise Permana Agung said on Monday that Dennis claimed that he had swallowed at least 65 capsules containing heroin.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kopassus readied to quell Aceh rebels
Kopassus readied to quell Aceh rebels JAKARTA (JP): Army Special Force (Kopassus) commander Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaeni said on Monday that the force was ready to dispatch its troops to the troubled Aceh province in an effort to suppress the rebels. "Since there has not been any request from the Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters to Kopassus ...
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bayer names new president
Bayer names new president JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed pharmaceutical company PT Bayer Indonesia Tbk., a subsidiary of the German-based Bayer Group, has appointed Hans-Josef Schill as president upon the retirement of Wolfgang Piroth. Schill's appointment was approved during the company's annual shareholders meeting in Jakarta on Monday. The shareholders also endorsed the appointment of Peter Glaessel as the company's deputy chief commissioner. He will share the position with J. Reisdorff.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF asks government to suspend large projects this year
IMF asks government to suspend large projects this year JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government to shelve several large projects this year in a bid to rescue the troubled state budget, according to a source. The source did not say which particular projects were suggested for cancellation, but he said that the IMF was concerned about the prospect of a greater-than-estimated deficit in the current state budget.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur approves members of General Elections Commission
Gus Dur approves members of General Elections Commission JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid has endorsed the 11 names recommended by the House of Representatives Commission II for home and legal affairs as members of the General Election Committee (KPU), an official said on Monday. The decision is stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 119/M/2001, which was signed last Monday.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 16, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 -50 74,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 10,000 AGIS 175 -5 591,500 Alakasa 110 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,225 -50 5,000 Alter Abadi 85 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 -75 2,000 Andhi Chandra 1,725 0 22,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 230 0 0 Aneka Tambang 825 0 517,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 295 0 0 Aqua Golden...
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate April 16
Rupiah rate April 16 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
E-Coli bacteria in tap water
E-Coli bacteria in tap water JAKARTA (JP): A health official made a startling revelation on Monday when he claimed that Singaraja Tap Water Company in Bali is the only tap water company able to supply potable water in Indonesia. "Singaraja started to supply potable water to Bali in September 1999," Director General of Communicable Disease Control and Environmental Health Umar Fahmi was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sucofindo may loose contract
Sucofindo may loose contract JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General for Customs and Excise will not renew its contract with state-owned surveyor PT Sucofindo in a bid to improve efficiency, its director general RB Permana Agung said here on Monday. "By the end of July, we will no longer renew our contract with Sucofindo," Agung was quoted by Antara news agency as saying.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
FSPC completes Chandra Asri's debt restructuring
FSPC completes Chandra Asri's debt restructuring JAKARTA (JP): The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) has finalized the debt-restructuring plan for troubled petrochemical giant PT Chandra Asri. FSPC said in a statement that Chandra Asri's foreign creditors, led by Japanese Marubeni Corp., must accept the final restructuring plan or the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) would have to settle the debt problem via legal processes.
Tue, 17 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 10:00 Music 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 TV Series 4:00 Children's Songs 5:00 News 5:30 Economic News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:30 Documentary 10:00 News 11:00 TV Drama 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.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kopassus groups reduced to 3, with 2 supporting units
Kopassus groups reduced to 3, with 2 supporting units JAKARTA (JP): The Army's Special Force (Kopassus) officially announced on Monday the reorganization of its structure from five operational groups to three, with two supporting units. Kopassus chief Maj. Gen. Amirul Isnaeni, however, said the new structure would be under trial for one year before being reviewed for further implementation. "The reorganization of Kopassus has been approved (by the Indonesian Military headquarters).
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
SIA cargo to be independent
SIA cargo to be independent SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte. Ltd. on Monday received its Air Operator Certificate which will allow it to operate separately from parent company Singapore Airlines (SIA). "This is in preparation for its operations as a separate all- cargo airline from July 2001," SIA said in a statement. The cargo subsidiary is currently operating under SIA's operator certificate.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. slowdown hurting Malaysia's growth: Mahathir
U.S. slowdown hurting Malaysia's growth: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that the U.S. economic slowdown is already being felt in Malaysia, where the manufacturing sector depends heavily on exporting electrical goods to the American market. Mahathir told reporters that Malaysia's economic growth in the first quarter may not meet expectations. "I believe it is not as good as we would like it to be," Mahathir said.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar's detention unlawful: Court
Ginandjar's detention unlawful: Court JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita immediately packed his bags on Monday after a court ruled his detention unlawful, but prosecutors thwarted his attempts to leave incarceration, pending further clarification on the ruling. As late as 11 p.m., Ginandjar's lawyers and officials at the Attorney General's Office were still at odds over his release.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japanese oil sector gets closer to market
Japanese oil sector gets closer to market SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A gradual increase in competition - following deregulation of Japan's oil sector in the nineties - could eventually result in a challenge to the dominant role of Singapore-based oil product pricing in Asia, according to traders.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Premium recovery expected for Asian crude
Premium recovery expected for Asian crude SINGAPORE (Reuters): Premiums on Asia's sour crude market are expected to show some recovery as June trade kicks off this week, with demand expected to pick up as refineries return from maintenance stoppages, traders said on Monday. Traders forecast benchmark medium sour Oman to rise to MOG +10/+15 cents for June barrels, up from May's MOG -5/+3 cents. "Demand will pick up without supply increasing," one trader with a oil major said.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands demand annulment of election
Thousands demand annulment of election BANJARNEGARA, Central Java : Thousands of people, mostly supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), staged a rally in front of the local council building on Monday to demand the cancellation of the recent result of the election for regent. Protestors claim that the election of the Banjarnegara regent on Thursday was marred by money politics practices.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Woman found dead in motel room
Woman found dead in motel room JAKARTA (JP): The corpse of an unidentified woman was found in a motel room on Jl. RE Martadinata in Ancol, North Jakarta, by motel staff on Sunday night. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bahrul Alam said on Monday that police suspected the woman, whose corpse was found naked, had been assaulted. "We are still awaiting identification of the woman. She had gone to stay at the motel with a man, on Saturday.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
World Bank cancels loan
World Bank cancels loan Here is another international vote of no confidence in the credibility of the government of President Abdurrahman Wahid. The World Bank revealed in a statement put on its website early last week that it had canceled the second US$300 million tranche of its $600 million social safety net adjustment loan which was supposed to have been disbursed before the end of December.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
150 traders protest raid
150 traders protest raid JAKARTA (JP): At least 150 street vendors operating along Jl. Sudirman thoroughfare and its access Jl. Bendungan Hilir in Central Jakarta, gathered at the City Council on Monday to protest a raid conducted by the city's public order officers over the weekend. Accompanied by nongovernmental organization activist Azas Tigor Nainggolan, the traders demanded that the public order office return their merchandise, including cigarettes and drinks, seized during the crackdown.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arrests to boost opposition but Mahathir 'still secure'
Arrests to boost opposition but Mahathir 'still secure' By Simon Martin KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's clampdown on pro-Anwar activists is likely to swell support for the opposition but Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's grip on his ruling party is still strong, analysts said. Police last week arrested seven supporters of jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim to try to derail a protest Saturday marking "Black 14" -- the second anniversary of the sentencing of Mahathir's former heir apparent.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-China rivalry shifts to ASEAN's back yard
U.S.-China rivalry shifts to ASEAN's back yard By Kavi Chongkittavorn WASHINGTON: Diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation here were relieved when the Chinese government released the 24 crew members of the U.S. EP-3 spy plane last week. However, they now fear that future U.S.-China relations will hold their countries hostage as the world's two most powerful nations continue their diplomatic duel.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irian wants lion's share of revenues
Irian wants lion's share of revenues JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya wants to keep the lion's share of its own wealth under the special autonomy status offered by the central government, the province's governor said on Monday. Governor Jacobus P. Solossa said that under the special autonomy status, the province should retain 80 percent of its revenue from local resources, which are mostly minerals.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur sets three issues for 'summit'
Gus Dur sets three issues for 'summit' JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has proposed that the planned meeting between the country's top leaders include discussions on security, law enforcement and the economic crisis, a right activist said on Monday.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Media law may be tightened: Mahathir
Media law may be tightened: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad fired another broadside at the foreign media on Monday and said Malaysia may amend its own media law to make the legislation more effective. The government is prepared to study existing laws to make them more relevant and effective, he told reporters, and this may include the Printing Presses and Publication Act.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mosque caretaker found dead
Mosque caretaker found dead BOGOR (JP): The caretaker of al-Hadi Mosque in Cilendek Barat subdistrict was found dead on Sunday night with severe head injuries. West Bogor substation chief First Insp. Nono Darsono refused on Monday to comment on the cause of death of Suryadi Wardana, 50, who had been entrusted to look after the mosque by its owner, former national police chief Gen. (ret.) Rusmanhadi.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
GSM program spurs U.S. soy sales to Indonesia
GSM program spurs U.S. soy sales to Indonesia SINGAPORE (Reuters): U.S. credit guarantees and growing demand from Indonesia's poultry industry will help U.S. soy sales there in 2000/2001 (Oct-Sept) surpass last year levels, an American Soybean Association (ASA) official said on Monday. "We are expecting exports of U.S. soybeans and soymeal to Indonesia to show a steady growth this year," said John Lindblom, ASA's regional director for Southeast Asia.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Law shifting burden of proof sought in war against scam
Law shifting burden of proof sought in war against scam JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung has said the government should sponsor a bill on shifting the burden of proof instead of just a issuing a government regulation in lieu of a law. "It would be better if the government proposed a law as it would be stronger. The House will begin its new term on April 25, and it wouldn't take long to debate the bill," Akbar said on Monday.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police to crack down on 'Defenders of Truth' squad
Police to crack down on 'Defenders of Truth' squad JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro asserted on Monday that he has ordered a crackdown on paramilitary training activities in East Java conducted by civilians grouped under the "Defenders of Truth" squad (FPK) who pledge to defend President Abdurrahman Wahid until the end. "I've ordered the East Java Police chief (Insp. Gen. E.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sjamsul detained as corruption suspect
Sjamsul detained as corruption suspect JAKARTA (JP): Mogul Sjamsul Nursalim was detained at the Attorney General's Office on Monday evening as a suspect in a corruption case. However, as of 10:30 p.m., it was still unclear whether Sjamsul would immediately serve his 20-day detention warrant in a cell, as he had complained of chest pains. Officials said that he would be taken to hospital for examination to determine whether he would need treatment.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT Newmont clarifies
PT Newmont clarifies As is often the case with media interviews conducted over the telephone, quotes attributed to spokespeople are sometimes placed into news stories without context and, in some cases, erroneously. Seldom is the intent to malign or harm the spokesperson or the company, and indeed in this case, I believe a simple misunderstanding has occurred.
Tue, 17 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stockpiles to lower coconut oil prices
Stockpiles to lower coconut oil prices MANILA (Reuters): Coconut oil prices in Europe are likely to dip this week because of ample stocks from major exporters -- Philippines and Indonesia -- and the weaker peso and rupiah against the dollar, traders said on Monday. "The bias is on the bearish side mainly because of high supplies and the weak currencies," said one vegetable oil trader, adding he expected coconut oil prices to slip by as much as $10 per ton CIF this week from last week.