Archive: 28 April 2001
61 articles found
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reward for uncovering bunker
Reward for uncovering bunker From Kompas A couple of months ago, when people were clamoring over the existence of a bunker under the houses of former president Soeharto's family members, on Jl. Cendana, Central Jakarta, Mbak Tutut (eldest daughter of Soeharto) said -- loud and clear -- that "anyone capable of finding a bunker will get a reward of Rp 200 million". What happened next? The bunker really did exist under the mansions of family members.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supporters of Gus Dur asked to leave city
Supporters of Gus Dur asked to leave city JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso met the leader of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's die-hard supporters on Friday, and asked them to leave the city after taking part in a mass prayer on Sunday. "I said they could take part in the prayer, but I asked them to go home afterward. We agreed on it," Sutiyoso said after meeting with Nuril Arifin at City Hall.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government called on to help troubled workers in Taiwan
Government called on to help troubled workers in Taiwan JAKARTA (JP): An Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator called on the government and the Labor Export Association (Apjati) on Friday to tackle the problem of some 2,500 Indonesian workers who had abandoned their workplaces in Taiwan.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Employers pay little attention to safety: Experts
Employers pay little attention to safety: Experts JAKARTA (JP): Many companies pay little attention to the great risks facing employees working in dangerous work environments, despite the fact that workers are a major asset to their industries, experts said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah celebration moved
Muhammadiyah celebration moved YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta chapter of Muhammadiyah Youth will move its anniversary celebration this Sunday to a more discreet location because of heightened political tensions. Saleh Tjan, the chairman of the event, said here on Friday the commemoration, previously scheduled to be held at the Muhammadiyah University soccer field in Wirobrajan, would be moved to an indoor venue at the Muhammadiyah Regional Board building in Gedong Kuning.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manggarai park damaged
Manggarai park damaged MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Around 1,531 hectares of the 32,246 hectare area of Manggarai Natural Tourism Park in Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, had been badly damaged due to illegal logging, an official said here on Friday. Park chief Fransisco Moga said the worst damaged areas were located in Poco Ranaka district and around the Rana Mese lake.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Use conscience and logic
Use conscience and logic From Media Indonesia A man claiming to be a religious leader issued a statement on April 17, 2001, broadcasted by several media, that would make most people's hair stand on end. In the statement, he called for a joint force from all national elements to topple the government of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to review antidumping regulation
Govt asked to review antidumping regulation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Steel Pipe Manufacturers Association (Gapipa) called on the government on Friday to review the procedure imposed on local companies in filing an antidumping petition. The association charged that the government had misinterpreted the original World Trade Organization (WTO) regulation in adopting the procedure. Gapipa vice chairman Abas F.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Embassies prepare contingency plans
Embassies prepare contingency plans JAKARTA (JP): In the face of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) mass prayer on Sunday and the House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session on Monday, several foreign embassies have prepared contingency plans for their citizens. Japanese Embassy spokesman Shigeya Aoyama said his embassy had notified some 10,000 Japanese citizens residing in Jakarta of the two events.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Addressing the refugee problem
Addressing the refugee problem The refugee problems in East Nusa Tenggara has to be resolved quickly. The facts show that the local governments in the provinces as well as in the regencies lack funds, equipment and personnel to address this problem. The authorities themselves have to contend with their local community problems such as poverty, malnutrition, and inadequate health service and educational facilities.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Crimes against humanity
Crimes against humanity A cautious welcome should be given to the news that charges are at last to be laid against those named by the Attorney General's Office as responsible for the September 1999 violence in post-referendum East Timor. However, it needs to be stressed yet again that the list is incomplete and does not include the names of Maj. Gen. Zacky Anwar Makarim, intelligence chief, and General Wiranto, then head of the Indonesian Military.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
House dismisses govt's request to call off censure
House dismisses govt's request to call off censure JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives on Friday flatly dismissed a government appeal for them to discontinue measures that could lead to a second memorandum of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid, saying that the process would proceed as planned.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials not allowed to accept gifts worth over Rp 10 million
Officials not allowed to accept gifts worth over Rp 10 million JAKARTA (JP): In the latest draft law on shifting the burden of proof in corruption cases, state officials will not be allowed to receive gifts valued at more than Rp 10 million (US$833). Former minister of justice Muladi said during a seminar here on Friday that if state officials received gifts valued at more than Rp 10 million, they would have to file a report with an anticorruption commission to be established in August.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest two over 'shabu-shabu'
Police arrest two over 'shabu-shabu' TANGERANG (JP): Officers of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport police subprecinct arrested two men at the airport for possession of at least one kilogram of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) on Thursday night. An officer of the subprecinct, First. Brig. Supriyanto, identified the suspects only as Edk, 30, and Str, 29, who were to board a Garuda Airlines flight bound for Surabaya, East Java. The men were arrested at about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 950 -75 181,500 Adindo Foresta 95 0 62,500 AGIS 145 -5 4,948,000 Alakasa 90 -15 1,000 Alfa Retailindo 1,150 25 11,500 Alter Abadi 70 0 61,500 Alumindo Light 550 -25 2,500 Andhi Chandra 1,700 -75 17,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 160 0 0 Aneka Tambang 775 -25 7,647,500 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac...
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with tension
Dealing with tension Even as the political climate continues to rise, President (Abdurrahman) Wahid is planning to give a speech to make peace. The hope is that such a speech can ease emotions among both his supporters and adversaries. Taking the overall context into account, one should not suspect the President's intentions in advance. If indeed the speech can calm the situation, it naturally deserves to be accepted.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
BI will continue to defend ailing rupiah
BI will continue to defend ailing rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin pledged here on Friday to further defend the ailing rupiah, which has been under pressure in the past few weeks amid growing conflict among political leaders. Sjahril said the central bank would use usual measures including intervention into the currency market and raising interest rates to halt the rupiah's fall. "Bank Indonesia will continue to use the two usual measures ...
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate April 27
Rupiah rate April 27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Superstition reigns at capital's palaces
Superstition reigns at capital's palaces By Ida Indawati Khouw The presidential palace complex has been witness to momentous changes in the country's history, and the changing of the guard of the highest powers in the land. But while the powers that be may come and go, it seems that some "residents" stay put no matter what. This is the 78th article in our series on Old Batavia. JAKARTA (JP): If Dutchman J.A.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan's new PM committed to U.S. relations, reform
Japan's new PM committed to U.S. relations, reform TOKYO (Agencies): New Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Friday Japan's alliance with the United States was central to his nation's diplomacy, while vowing to improve ties with Asian neighbors. Addressing his inaugural news conference as prime minister, Koizumi also vowed to deflect opposition to his reformist policies aimed at salvaging the troubled Japanese economy.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL rights group worried for detainees
KL rights group worried for detainees KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A Malaysian rights group said Friday there were growing fears for the safety of 10 opposition activists detained by police under a controversial security law. The Aliran group accused police of defying parliament by refusing to let the official human rights commission exercise its legal right to visit the activists.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supermarkets to open on Sunday and Monday
Supermarkets to open on Sunday and Monday JAKARTA (JP): Major supermarkets in the city are to remain open on Sunday and Monday despite fears of heightened political tension in connection with a planned mass prayer on Sunday and the House plenary session the following day.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cross-cultural risks in business
Cross-cultural risks in business By Rob Goodfellow WOLLONGONG, Australia (JP): A quick round of cappuccinos recently cost some Australian businessmen the equivalent of A$1 million. The experience demonstrated that Australian businesspeople still have a lot to learn about dealing with Australia's major regional trading partners -- Japan, China and Indonesia. The situation indirectly arose from a high level Australian business delegation to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
'The Poet' wins 2 awards at S'pore festival
'The Poet' wins 2 awards at S'pore festival By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Ibrahim Kadir's powerful performance as The Poet, set during the bloody aftermath of the 1965 coup attempt in Indonesia, has won him the prestigious Silver Screen Award for best actor at the 14th Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF) that ends on Saturday. A poet, Kadir was one of the thousands of people who were accused of being communists and unlawfully detained after the coup attempt. He spent 22 days in prison.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Happy hunting grounds for Gunungkidul lobster fishermen
Happy hunting grounds for Gunungkidul lobster fishermen By Singgir Kartana and Manuel Perry Mesquita GUNUNGKIDUL, Central Java (JP): The Javanese word ngrendet perfectly describes the hard slog of a day's work for lobster fishermen in Gunungkidul, Central Java, not far from Yogyakarta. They use their nets and other basic fishing equipment to fish on the steep coastline, risking their lives with the work.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL Games picks fire ball to ignite cauldron
KL Games picks fire ball to ignite cauldron JAKARTA (JP): Kuala Lumpur appears close to realizing its ambition to create the most spectacular opening ceremony in Southeast Asian (SEA) Games' history. Bernama news agency reported on Wednesday the organizers announced they would use a fire ball rather than a torch to ignite cauldron.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ex-deputy governor faces graft charges
Ex-deputy governor faces graft charges BANDUNG: The Bandung District Court on Thursday began the trial of former West Java deputy governor Ukman Sutaryan on Thursday for the alleged embezzlement of Rp 11.9 billion from the provincial budget while in office. Prosecutor Basuni Masyarif in the indictment said while serving as provincial administration secretary between 1989 and 1994, Ukman channeled Rp 4,150 billion from the provincial budget to the Al-Ihsan foundation which he chaired.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia top seed in Asia Cup tournament
Indonesia top seed in Asia Cup tournament SINGAPORE (AFP): Indonesia was Friday given top billing for the world's richest badminton tournament, the US$170,000 Asia Cup, as doubts were raised over the participation of India and its All-England champion Pullela Gopichand. Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) honorary secretary Punch Gunalan left open the prospect of Thailand being a late addition to the men's team tournament if India arrives without its star player.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
NU chairman calls on violent groups to disband
NU chairman calls on violent groups to disband JAKARTA (JP): The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization has called for the disbandment of so-called suicide squads and other movements or groups associated with violence, stating that they were a major concern to the general public.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting Membaca Frida Kahlo, by Agus Suwage, Astari Rasyid, Heri Dono, etc., Nadi Gallery, Jl. Kedoya Raya 53, West Jakarta (Phone: 5818129), until April 29. * Painting Sunny Earth, Krijono, Galeri Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 71790008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until April 29. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
SSX bond trading drops sharply on unclear tax policy
SSX bond trading drops sharply on unclear tax policy JAKARTA (JP): Daily bond transactions on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) have dropped to Rp 2.5 billion (about US$211,000) from an average Rp 36 billion last year as the market circumvents a new tax regulation, according to an SSX executive on Friday. SSX president Anton Natakoesoemah said that confusion over a new tax policy on bond trading had deterred investors from reporting their bond transactions to the SSX.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dutch company wants judges investigated
Dutch company wants judges investigated JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands-based Harby's Corporation N.V., which holds the license for hand and body moisturizer Musk by Alyssa Ashley, has asked Minister of Justice and Human Rights Baharuddin Lopa to investigate the judges that ruled against it in a copyright violation case. Lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis, who represents the company, said on Friday the company made the request because it believed the judges' decision was unfair.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Exhibitions * R A Kartini's Letters, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), April 28 to May 5. * Graphics Graphs of trainmaking in the future by 20 artists, Cemeti Gallery, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (phone: 0274-371015), until April 27. * Painting, by Fibri Andrianto, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2, May 26 to June 6. Performance * Ramayana Dance every Tuesday, Sunday at Gedung Kesenian Trimurti, Prambanan Temple, Jl.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women refugees in Ternate and Sampang need immediate help
Women refugees in Ternate and Sampang need immediate help By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): A young woman, one of the thousands of refugees sheltered in cramped makeshift centers in Ternate, North Maluku, complained of incessant pains in the lower part of her abdomen. She revealed to a gyneacologist that six months earlier, when she was hiding and running in the forest from the attackers, she may have miscarried because she bled profusely at one point.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cepu crude to be heavy, sour
Cepu crude to be heavy, sour SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Exxon Mobil Corp. Friday said it will produce sour crude oil from its Banyu Urip field, in the Cepu technical assistance contract in East Java, in the first significant sour crude production from Indonesia. The crude will be waxy sour crude, with an API of 32, said Julia Tumengkol, spokeswoman for ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI needs business council to do some positive PR
RI needs business council to do some positive PR By Endy M. Bayuni HONOLULU, Hawaii (JP): The Indonesian business community must do some public relations activities of its own to tell the world of the real situation in the country, the secretary general of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) says. Robert Lees, who leads the Honolulu-based organization of business leaders from 20 countries, said Indonesia has had more than its share of bad publicity from the international media.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bintang eyes 19% hike in premium income
Bintang eyes 19% hike in premium income JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed general insurance company PT Bintang Asuransi expects a total income of Rp 162.5 billion (US$13.5 million) this year, an increase of 19 percent from last year's Rp 136.6 billion. Bintang president Ariyanti Suliyanto said the increase would come partly from a continuing increase in its consumer or retail market segment including vehicle, house and health insurances.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Astra's 2000 revenue jumps but forex losses cut profit
Astra's 2000 revenue jumps but forex losses cut profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Astra International said on Friday it enjoyed a 91 percent jump in net revenue in 2000 to Rp 28.4 trillion (about US$2.4 billion) from Rp 14.9 trillion the previous year. However, despite the jump in revenue the company ended with a Rp 239 billion net loss due to the weak rupiah. This was compared to Rp 1.5 trillion in net profit the previous year.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola sales volume up
Coca-Cola sales volume up SYDNEY, Australia (AFX): Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd said three months to March sales volume was 238.0 million cases, up 6.1 percent year-on-year, due to strong contributions from its Indonesian and Australian operations. Australia sales volume grew 6.7 percent, Oceania 5.9 percent, the Philippines 4.0 percent and Indonesia 26.9 percent but South Korea fell 3.0 percent.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, Descartes team up
Telkom, Descartes team up JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will collaborate with Descartes System Groups (Descartes) in building a high-performance logistics network to improve its customer services.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian vehicle sales face new slowdown
Asian vehicle sales face new slowdown SINGAPORE (AFP): After accelerating for two years, car and truck sales in Asia are facing a fresh slowdown in 2001 as regional economies falter, but it will be more manageable than the fall during the last Asian crisis, an industry monitor said Friday. "It could be worse," London-based industry strategists autopolis said in a statement released here, noting that 2000 marked a record year in some countries.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pecking order takes over with bird singing mania
Pecking order takes over with bird singing mania By Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): With their beautiful plumage and the sound of their voices, birds have fascinated people through the ages. Today, bird singing contests have become the rage in this city, and for the hotel industry it means business, too. Owners of the birds often name them after famous figures -- movie stars, TV soap opera actors, athletes or even national heroes. "Ayu Azhari, keep on singing ... Come on, please don't stop!
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Witness causes courtroom quarrel in Ginandjar case
Witness causes courtroom quarrel in Ginandjar case JAKARTA (JP): An expert witness scolded lawyers of former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita on Friday, accusing them of hampering the efforts to combat corruption. J.E. Sahetapy, a lecturer in law at the Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, told the South Jakarta District Court that the Attorney General had the right to detain Ginandjar, a suspect in a high-profile graft case.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab driver learns the lingo of his rides
Pedicab driver learns the lingo of his rides YOGYAKARTA (JP): Widodo may not be familiar with the phenomenon of globalization, but as a pedicab driver in this court city he has gone global in his own way. His clients come from around the world and a stack of letters written in various languages is to be found in his rented house in Jogoyudan district. His modest collection of books is mostly written in foreign languages.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Let's keep our calm
Let's keep our calm With April 30 approaching, political tension in Jakarta is reaching close to boiling point. April 30, one may remember, is the date on which the House of Representatives (DPR) is slated to convene a plenary session to pronounce its judgment on President Abdurrahman Wahid's response to a memorandum of censure that the DPR issued in February.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso gets doctorate degree
Sutiyoso gets doctorate degree JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso has been awarded an honorary doctorate in political science from the University of Pusan, South Korea. Sutiyoso, who was inaugurated in a ceremony at the university on Wednesday, was given the academic title for his success in leading Jakarta amid political uncertainty.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fresh violence kills 6 in strife-torn Aceh province
Fresh violence kills 6 in strife-torn Aceh province BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Six people were killed in fresh outbreaks of violence in Aceh province and most phone lines were disconnected on Friday, officials and reports said. On Friday, at around 12 p.m., a 39-year-old teacher named Zainuddin was shot dead during a routine patrol by security forces in the village of Cot Lele in Jeram district, West Aceh. West Aceh Police spokesman First Insp.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Syaifuddin Bantasyam asks whither the Aceh dialog?
Syaifuddin Bantasyam asks whither the Aceh dialog? As a bill on special autonomy in Aceh is being worked on by legislators, the Acehnese are still trying to avoid violence and lead a normal life, says Care for Human Rights Foundation executive director Syaifuddin Bantasyam in Banda Aceh. The following is an excerpt of a recent long-distance interview: Question: How do you view the draft law on Acehnese autonomy?
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI women's team finishes 27th in table tennis World C'ships
RI women's team finishes 27th in table tennis World C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia women's team finished 27th in the World Table Tennis Championships in Osaka, Japan, after narrowly defeating Slovakia 3-2 on Friday. Rossy Pratiwi Dipoyanti became the heroine for Indonesia, overcoming Zuzana Poliackova 21-19, 21-23, 21-18 in the decisive fifth match. In the first match, Fauziah Yulianti got Indonesia off to a winning start by beating Poliackova 21-11, 12-21, 21-8.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indian teams dominate starting lineup
Indian teams dominate starting lineup PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Defending champion Hary Singh and navigator Gurinder Mann of the JK Tires team of India were being low profile on their target at the 2001 Gudang Garam International Rally on Saturday. "I only wish to finish the race in good a time. I'm looking forward to the challenge here and hope to do well," Hary, who finished third in the first Asian series in Coimbatore, India, told a press conference.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Building tenants told to stay alert on Monday
Building tenants told to stay alert on Monday JAKARTA (JP): In an anticipation for worst situation during the House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session on Monday, and the gathering of thousands of President Abdurrahman Wahid's supporters, the management of high-rise buildings in Jakarta have informed their tenants to remain alert. The management of Menara Kadin building on Jl. H.R.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Furukawa to make cable in RI
Furukawa to make cable in RI TOKYO (Dow Jones): Furukawa Electric Co. said Friday that it and Indonesia's P.T. Supreme Cable Manufacturing Corp. have agreed to launch a joint venture in Jakarta to manufacture and sell optical fiber cable in May, to cope with robust demand in Southeast Asia. The new joint venture, P.T. Furukawa Supreme Optical Cable, will be capitalized at $5.5 million. It will be held 90 percent by Furukawa and 10 percent by Supreme Cable Manufacturing, known as Sucaco.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Many accounting firms caught misbehaving
Many accounting firms caught misbehaving JAKARTA (JP): A number of registered public accounting firms involved in the auditing of several closed banks' assets committed malfeasance, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Finance. Darmin Nasution, director general for the supervision of the financial institutions, said the irregularities were found during a joint audit conducted by the Ministry of Finance and the Development and Finance Audit Agency (BPKP) last year.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Weekend Lineup
Weekend Lineup JAKARTA (JP): Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are in Jakarta Time): Saturday Soccer English Premiership: Coventry vs Liverpool, SCTV, 09.00 p.m. Sunday Soccer Italian League: Reggina vs Napoli, RCTI, 01.30 a.m. Juventus vs Lecce, RCTI, 08.00 p.m. Indonesian League: Persijatim vs PSMS, RCTI, 04.00 p.m. Formula One Spanish Grand Prix, RCTI, 10.00 p.m.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ricky, Maman fail to help 'BOLA'
Ricky, Maman fail to help 'BOLA' JAKARTA (JP): Former national soccer players Ricky Yacobi and Maman Suryaman failed to show any glimmer of their heyday flair in The Jakarta Post 18th anniversary soccer tournament on Friday. Instead, their team BOLA sports tabloid was ousted from the quarterfinals by Hilton Hotel 4-2. In the second match, Kompas and Ogilvy tied 1-1 before a penalty shoot out that saw Kompas victorious 4-3.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cargo business on the move in Yogyakarta
Cargo business on the move in Yogyakarta By R. Kristiawan and Anis Suryani YOGYAKARTA (JP): On a small street in the southern part of the city, a group of men worked like a perfectly coordinated orchestra to load neatly packaged boxes into a container truck. From the appearance of the boxes, it was clear the goods were furniture and handicrafts, sourced from the many small industries and home businesses in the area.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unity president, says Gus Dur
Unity president, says Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): Embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid appealed on Friday night for unity and an end to violence and divisive behavior, pointing out that he had been elected president as a glue to bind the nation together. Speaking in a nationally-televised address on the state-owned TVRI network, Abdurrahman pointed out that his ascendance to the presidential seat was due to him being considered "acceptable" to all sides.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
NGOs council salary hike
NGOs council salary hike YOGYAKARTA (JP): Activists from four non-governmental organizations took to the streets here on Friday to protest a decision by the council to raise councillors' salaries. "People are now suffering, but the councillors get Rp 7.5 million per month," a banner waved by the protesters read.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to hang marijuana dealer
S'pore to hang marijuana dealer SINGAPORE (AP): A Singapore man has been sentenced to death by hanging after being found guilty of dealing in marijuana, his lawyer said on Friday. Ashok Kumar Giri, 45, was given the death penalty for drug trafficking after being caught with five blocks of marijuana weighing a total of 2.37 kilograms, lawyer S.S. Dhillon said. Mohamed Abdul Nasser Mohamood, who was arrested with Ashok, was acquitted, Dhillon said.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man shot in payroll robbery
Man shot in payroll robbery JAKARTA (JP): East Jakarta Police detectives are on the hunt for two people in connection with the midday shooting of a man in a Rp 88.5 million (US$7,400) payroll robbery near Jl. Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, on Friday. Duren Sawit subprecinct chief First. Insp. Sumanto identified the victim as Arif Hasan, 40, the manager of labor agency PT Kreasi Boga Primatama, who was shot in the hand.
Sat, 28 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Be watchful of Muslim conflict
Be watchful of Muslim conflict From Republika The actions taken by both supporters and opposition of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's administration have resulted in intergroup conflicts between Muslims with demonstrators provoking each other to resort to physical clashes, under the pretext of a jihad.