Archive: 6 April 2001
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Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN human rights envoy meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi
UN human rights envoy meets Myanmar's Suu Kyi YANGON (Reuters): UN human rights envoy to Myanmar, Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, met Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday at the end of a landmark three-day visit to the military-ruled country. Diplomats said the UN Special Rapporteur and three other UN officials called on the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner at her lakeside residence in central Yangon and had about 90 minutes of discussions with her.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cambodian royalist creates own army
Cambodian royalist creates own army PHNOM PENH (AFP): A Cambodian two-star general belonging to Prince Norodom Ranariddh's royalist FUNCINPEC party has been arrested and charged with creating an illegal armed force, officials said on Thursday. General Sena Sak -- who fought with FUNCINPEC troops in 1997 factional violence during which Prime Minister Hun Sen of the Cambodian People's Party ousted co-premier Prince Ranariddh -- was arrested on Wednesday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Council factions express concern over corruption
Council factions express concern over corruption JAKARTA (JP): Ten of the 11 factions in the City Council, during their overviews of Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech, expressed concern with the governor's failure to curb corruption, but only one faction brought up the PT Jaya Ancol scandal.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kebon Manggis residents resume attack on hotel
Kebon Manggis residents resume attack on hotel JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of angry residents of Kebon Manggis subdistrict in Matraman district, East Jakarta, threw Molotov cocktails, rocks and bottles at Hotel Mega Matra on Jl. Matraman Raya on Thursday evening. There were no reports of fatalities during the day.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bambang quizzed in graft case
Bambang quizzed in graft case JAKARTA (JP): Two family members of former president Soeharto, his son Bambang Trihatmodjo and younger half-brother Probosutedjo, were questioned in graft cases separately by the Attorney General's Office on Thursday. Bambang was questioned for the first time as a witness over the acquisition of assets of textile company Kanindotex, while Probosutedjo was queried as a suspect over a markup loan allegedly obtained from the government's reforestation fund.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
C. Java aims for 7 track & field golds
C. Java aims for 7 track & field golds SEMARANG (JP): Central Java is targeting seven gold medals in the Java-Bali open track and field circuit to be held at Manahan stadium in Surakarta, Central Java, on April 28 and April 29. "Central Java will field 25 top athletes including those being groomed for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games," said the Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) Central Java chapter official in charge of coaches, Bambang Siswoyo.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legislators board wrong boat
Legislators board wrong boat SERANG, Banten: Members of the House of Representatives Commission III on agriculture and food affairs went aboard the wrong ship and sailed to Putri island during their visit to observe mangrove forest along the Tangerang coastal area on Thursday. The legislators initially planned to board a boat belonging to a fisherman from Tanjung Kait, but the owner of a luxury boat, approached the entourage and offered a ride.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
UPS chooses RP as hub
UPS chooses RP as hub MANILA (AFP): US courier firm United Parcel Service (UPS) on Thursday signed a letter of intent to set up a US$300 million regional hub in the Philippines, according to an official statement. The letter signed by UPS International president Ron Wallace and Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas signifies UPS' intent to set up operations in the former US air force base of Clark north of Manila.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt signs new agreement with ADB
Govt signs new agreement with ADB JAKARTA (JP): The government signed on Thursday a new cooperation agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which will pump hundreds of millions dollars in soft loans into poverty-alleviation programs in Indonesia. The agreement was signed by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli and ADB vice president Joseph Eichenberger.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ministers predict gloomy outlook for SE Asia
Ministers predict gloomy outlook for SE Asia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia faces an "increasingly uncertain" economic outlook this year amid the U.S. slowdown and Japan's still-stalled recovery, ASEAN finance ministers say. In a draft joint ministerial statement obtained by AFP on Thursday, the ministers predict average economic growth of 4.5 to 5.0 percent for 2001 compared with 5.3 percent last year. Stronger domestic demand will help compensate for the fall in exports, the draft says.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Apartments to be built in Cawang
Apartments to be built in Cawang JAKARTA (JP): The city administration will soon begin the construction of six blocks of low-cost apartments in the flood- prone area of Kampung Legok in Cawang, East Jakarta. The head of the City Public Housing Agency, Irzal Djamal, said during a break in a City Council plenary session on Thursday his office was negotiating the amount of compensation for 166 families who will be affected by the project.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regions ask for reforestation funds
Regions ask for reforestation funds PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The provinces of South Sumatra and neighboring Jambi are urging the Ministry of Forestry and Plantations to hand over reforestation funds amounting to more than Rp 15 trillion (some US$15 billion). South Sumatra Governor Rosihan Arsyad and Jambi legislative council Speaker Nasrun Arbain said the money was needed for reforestation programs.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo to provide wireless Net
Excelcomindo to provide wireless Net JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo, Indonesia's third largest mobile carrier, will use the Openwave (TM) Mobile Access Gateway to provide the first wireless Internet service in Indonesia on its GSM networks using a complete solution comprised of all WAP- based infrastructure components and applications.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Olympic Open offers increased prize money of Rp 350 million
Olympic Open offers increased prize money of Rp 350 million JAKARTA (JP): The Bogor-based Olympic Golf Club is offering Rp 350 million (US$35,000) in prize money at its third Olympic Open to be staged at the Taman Dayu Club golf course in Pandaan, East Java. "The prize money is Rp 100 million higher than the prize money offered in 2000's event. This is a way to encourage our golfers to give better performances," tournament coordinator Avie K. Utomo said on Thursday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bughot'
'Bughot' Supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid have upped the ante in the current power struggle between the country's political elite to a dangerous level by broaching the concept of bughot, or an attempt to overthrow a government regarded as lawful under Islamic law, to denote the activities of his political opponents.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man jailed for drug possession
Man jailed for drug possession TANGERANG(JP): The Tangerang District Court sentenced a 48- year-old man to 18 months in prison on Thursday for the possession of 0.3547 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine). The sentence handed down to the defendant, identified as Johan Effendi, a resident of Jl. Kisamaun in Tangerang, was six months less than what prosecutors had asked for. Presiding judge Agus Budiarto said Johan had been found guilty of violating Article 62 of Law No.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Italian Contemporary Art, Shapes of Mind, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until April 7. * Painting 18 Estetika Realis, by 18 painters, at World Trade Center, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31 South Jakarta, until April 7. * Painting: Tradition, Abstraction and Modern, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 7503117), until April 9.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inco invests profits, withholds dividends
Inco invests profits, withholds dividends JAKARTA (JP): PT International Nickel (Inco) will not pay shareholder dividends for the 2000 financial year despite a sharp increase in its net income. Inco's president Rumengan Musu said here on Thursday that the majority of the profit would be retained to anticipate the expected surge in 2001 operating costs.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wang Zhizhi hopes to ease U.S.-China tensions
Wang Zhizhi hopes to ease U.S.-China tensions DALLAS, Texas (AFP): Chinese center Wang Zhizhi and the Dallas Mavericks hope the National Basketball Association's first Asian player can help ease tensions between China and the United States. Wang signed a two-year contract with the Mavericks here Wednesday even as the Chinese government was holding a US Navy surveillance plane and its crew of 24, a situation that could damage US-China relations.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Clear programs are the way of democracy
Clear programs are the way of democracy By Santi W.E. Soekanto JAKARTA (JP): Abdurrahman Wahid "fights for democracy by empowering the grassroots. As a Muslim figure, what is important for Gus Dur is to fight for the values of Islam. The fight for his group's interests takes second importance. "By fighting for programs that are delineated in Islam, Gus Dur can then say that he is fighting for Islam. Which is why he can easily move among and be accepted by non-Muslim groups.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two men jailed over arms sale
Two men jailed over arms sale BANDUNG (JP): The Bandung District Court sentenced on Thursday two people to 13 and 14 years in prison, respectively, for supplying arms to the group responsible for last year's Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) bombing which left 10 people dead. Subhan Budiyanto, who received a 13-year sentence, and Muhammad Ali, who was sentenced to 14 years, were found guilty of violating Emergency Law No. 12/1957 on the possession and distribution of firearms and ammunition.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ansor suspends treasurer for involvement in brawl
Ansor suspends treasurer for involvement in brawl JAKARTA (JP): Deputy chairman of the Ansor Muslim Youth Movement Ahmad Ni'am Salim said on Thursday that it had suspended deputy treasurer Aris Junaedi for bringing his personal problem with a Marine Chief. Sgt. Aliman to the organization. Ansor is the youth wing of the country's largest Muslim organization, the Nadhlatul Ulama (NU).
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cancel importation of luxury cars!
Cancel importation of luxury cars! From Suara Karya Print and broadcast media have recently focused their attention on the controversy over the importation of luxury vehicles for a summit to be held in Jakarta shortly. Each of these luxury cars reportedly costs between Rp 1.5 billion and Rp 5 billion. At first it was reported that some 400 cars would be imported, but later the figure was reduced to 50. Isn't that crazy?
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Interpreting the Constitution
Interpreting the Constitution What makes it legitimate for Mega (Megawati Soekarnoputri) and Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid) to retain power is the Constitution. If Gus Dur performs well the Constitution permits him to remain in power until 2004. And if Mega should be called upon to replace Gus Dur in the middle of his term, what would make that legitimate is once again the Constitution and nothing else. Unfortunately, this most basic principle is currently under threat.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed late, yen lends support
Asian monies mixed late, yen lends support SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): A firmer yen helped the Singapore dollar and Thai baht recover some of their recent losses Thursday, while continuing political uncertainty pushed the Indonesian rupiah to a 30-month low. The beleaguered North Asian currencies were given a breather thanks to market-closing holidays. The Philippine peso finished a touch lower.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate April 5
Rupiah rate April 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bus crew threaten to block streets
Bus crew threaten to block streets JAKARTA (JP): Despite calls for an end to their strike, some 1,500 drivers and conductors of state bus company Perum PPD continued their protest on Thursday and threatened to disrupt traffic in the city to force the government to bow to their demands.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lesson from pugilist's death
Lesson from pugilist's death From Pikiran Rakyat As a fan of the Indonesian Professional Boxing Exhibition, I deeply rue the death of our beloved pugilist Alfaridzhi. Despite the fact that death is by the will of God, the calamity that befell Alfa could have been avoided through the roles of the ringside doctor, the manager, the coach and the referee.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Migrant worker exploitation continues in labor export firms
Migrant worker exploitation continues in labor export firms JAKARTA (JP): An 18-year-old migrant worker said on Thursday that she had been taken hostage by a labor export company for a month because she failed to pay the compensation demanded by the firm after she was sent home by her dissatisfied employer. Ucu Sumarni said that PT GWJP sent her to Johor, Malaysia, last December to work as a housemaid, but she was sent home on Jan.4 as her employer complained that she was not capable.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investors losing interest in RI: Consultant
Foreign investors losing interest in RI: Consultant JAKARTA (JP): A political risk consultancy firm warned on Thursday that the country's lingering political woes and uncertainties, which have already discouraged new investors from entering the country, could also prompt existing investors to review their Indonesian operations.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Push comes to shove at carriage washing ritual
Push comes to shove at carriage washing ritual By Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): A woman slowly shook her head as she watched the frenzied crowd before her. "It's against religion ... Has everybody gone crazy? ... It's hard to believe that all of them are scrambling to collect dirty water," she said, her accent revealing she was a visitor from Jakarta. She was watching the ritual washing of Yogyakarta Palace's most famous royal carriage at Ratawijayan Carriage Museum here last Friday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai calls for end to arms build-up
Thai calls for end to arms build-up BANGKOK (AFP): Defense Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh urged Thailand's Southeast Asian neighbors on Thursday to halt weapons purchases and instead divert the money into development programs. Chavalit, a former prime minister and army chief, said he would propose the initiative at a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) security forum later this year.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Homicides prompt soul-searching in RP
Homicides prompt soul-searching in RP By Mike L. Tan MANILA: Bryan Macagba Zuckor's obituary in a local newspaper had his picture and a brief anguished caption: "was killed for no reason ... by a schoolmate wielding a gun in Santee, California on March 5, 2001." Bryan was 14. His mother is one of the Macagbas of La Union, a well-known family of physicians. Only a few weeks earlier, another Filipino-American made headlines, this time as the predator.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
S&P lowers Malaysian outlook
S&P lowers Malaysian outlook KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Thursday revised its outlook on Malaysia's long term foreign currency rating to stable from positive on concerns of a rising fiscal deficit and greater political uncertainty. S&P affirmed all its long- and short-term ratings on Malaysia, including the triple 'B'/'A-3' foreign currency ratings on the sovereign in investment grade.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oz-RI patient on improved ties
Oz-RI patient on improved ties By Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Indonesians may gain some comfort from knowing that their confusion and exasperation over President Abdurrahman Wahid's erratic leadership, and the current political mire, is shared by their neighbors in Australia. What has become known as Abdurrahman's on-again off-again trip to Australia has been canceled for the fourth time.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI men's, mixed doubles still in Japan Open quarters
RI men's, mixed doubles still in Japan Open quarters JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers fared poorly on Thursday at the US$180,000 Japan Open in Tokyo, with the men's singles and women's doubles shuttlers crashing to ignominious defeat. That left the men's doubles and mixed doubles shuttlers as Indonesia's only remaining representatives in the tournament.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
KONI questions govt's will to support SEAG
KONI questions govt's will to support SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) reiterated its call to the government on Thursday to help finance the national squad to the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September. KONI needs Rp 48.6 billion (US$4.7 million) from a total of Rp 77 billion to fund the third phase of its centralized training program beginning in June.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
ExxonMobil in 'standby' mode
ExxonMobil in 'standby' mode SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Exxon Mobil Corp. is maintaining its Aceh operations in a state of "ready start-up" as it continues to discuss resuming production there, William Cummings, spokesman for ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc., said Thursday. The company is "continuing to discuss" restarting production at its onshore Aceh gas fields with its Indonesian partners, he said, adding that so far, no agreement has been reached.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Computer 10:00 Music 11:00 Variety Show 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Religious Teachings 6:00 Village News 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Traditional Show 9:30 Music 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.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Strike cuts Astra's output by 1,500 cars
Strike cuts Astra's output by 1,500 cars JAKARTA (JP): Production at giant car assembler PT Astra Toyota Motor (TAM) dropped by 1,500 vehicles in March due to a two-week strike by workers at one of its suppliers, an executive at TAM's parent company PT Astra International confirmed on Thursday. Astra corporate secretary Aminuddin said that because of the strike, TAM's output in March reached only 5,000 vehicles from its normal output of between 6,500 to 7,000 vehicles.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mob raids house over abuse of maid
Mob raids house over abuse of maid BOGOR (JP): Dozens of angry Pulo Armin housing complex residents here came close to burning the house belonging to one of their neighbors on Thursday for allegedly torturing her maid. East Bogor Police personnel were quick to prevent the arson attack and arrest the housewife, identified as Mely, 30. The police chief, Sr. Insp. Budi Setiono, said the residents turned angry after Mely's housemaid, Imas, 14, fled her employer's house for safety.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Beating back the blues at B.B.'s bar in Menteng
Beating back the blues at B.B.'s bar in Menteng JAKARTA (JP) Saturday night found my partner and I feeling rather down, so we decided it was high time we ventured out to somewhere that would make us realize that we weren't nearly as bad off as we thought we were. And where better for such a purpose than the good ol' B.B.'s Blues bar, perhaps the nearest thing that Jakarta has to a home away from home for singin' the blues. Location: Very central at Jl. Sidoarjo No.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
More people pledge lives for Gus Dur
More people pledge lives for Gus Dur SURABAYA (JP): Pledges to defend President Abdurrahman Wahid to the death continued to pour in here on Thursday, with claims that over 20,000 people were ready to die for the President in a holy war.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jupiter Blue to shake capital
Jupiter Blue to shake capital JAKARTA (JP): The new aerobatics team of jet fighter pilots 'Jupiter Blue' is set to highlight the Air Force's 55th anniversary celebration on Monday. Air Force spokesman First Marshall Imam Wahyudi said Jupiter Blue would dominate the sky of the capital for about 17 minutes during their aerobatic performance. "That will be a special display since the team will fly with eight different planes," Imam said.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt has yet to decide on crucial bank merger issue
Govt has yet to decide on crucial bank merger issue JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said on Thursday that the government had not made any decision on whether to merge weak banks under its control despite a strong warning from the central bank that the banks must be merged before the end of this year or else face closure. Prijadi said that bank mergers were not easy because of the complexity of banking problems.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Anti-graft team condemns Supreme Court decision
Anti-graft team condemns Supreme Court decision JAKARTA (JP): The Joint Anti-Corruption Team claimed on Wednesday that the Supreme Court's decision to annul the government regulation on the team's establishment was legally flawed and must be revoked. The Supreme Court's deputy chief justice for administration, Paulus E. Lotulung, said on Friday that on March 23 the Supreme Court annulled Government Regulation No. 19/2000 on the establishment of the anticorruption team.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three men get death for plotting Poso violence
Three men get death for plotting Poso violence PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): The Palu District Court sentenced to death on Thursday three men for plotting communal clashes in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso last year, which left more than 200 people dead.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
South Sulawesi councillors threatened, order pistols
South Sulawesi councillors threatened, order pistols MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Ten of the 75-strong South Sulawesi Provincial Legislative Council have ordered the purchase of pistols to protect themselves from physical threats, a councillor confirmed on Thursday. Councillor Yamin Amna from the People's Mandate faction confirmed the order, saying: "We need the pistols for self- defense.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt could lose $520m in Gresik spin-off: Cemex
Govt could lose $520m in Gresik spin-off: Cemex JAKARTA (JP): The government risks loosing US$520 million in potential income from the divestment of its remaining shares in PT Semen Gresik, if it goes ahead with a plan to spin off Semen Gresik's two subsidiaries, Mexican-based cement producer PT Cemex Indonesia said on Thursday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Data processing hampers probe of corruption cases
Data processing hampers probe of corruption cases JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Thursday data processing was an obstacle in investigating alleged corruption cases involving conglomerates. "There are no legal obstacles, only problems in processing data because there is so much data spread across so many institutions," Marzuki said.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Survival of the nation vital
Survival of the nation vital From Rakyat Merdeka As the political squabbles between the President and the House of Representatives are heating up, the country's economic condition has gone from bad to worse, characterized by a drop in the exchange value of the rupiah against the U.S.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI to import Indian wheat
RI to import Indian wheat SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesian flour mills will import 400,000 metric tons of Indian wheat this year, a senior industry official said Wednesday. Thomas Darnawan, executive director of the Indonesian Association of Food and Beverages, said that three Indonesian flour mills will bring in 400,000 tons of Indian wheat starting June. The flour mills are PT Bogasari Flour Mills, PT Sriboga Ratu Raya and PT Pangan Mas.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Albert to fight for last time in KL SEAG
Albert to fight for last time in KL SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) Sang Nyoman Suwisma said on Thursday that veteran boxer Albert Papilaya is still to fight in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September, thanks to the favorable schedule. Light heavyweight Albert will end his career at the biennial event as he turns 34 on Sept. 16.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ringgit talk lifts KL palm oil at close
Ringgit talk lifts KL palm oil at close KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Persistent talk that the Malaysian government may devalue the ringgit pushed up palm oil futures at the close on Thursday, traders said. Rumors circulated in the market that the currency would be devalued to 4.02 ringgit against the dollar from 3.8 at present. "People are not comfortable with these rumors, that's why you see so much short covering today.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna launches regular cigarettes
Sampoerna launches regular cigarettes JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cigarette producer PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk launched on Thursday its first regular cigarettes which it produces under a licensing agreement with the Paris-based ST Dupont. Sampoerna's managing director Sugiarta Gandasaputra said that the company, which previously produced and sold mainly clove- blended cigarettes (known locally as kretek cigarettes), expected to sell about three billion ST Dupont cigarettes this year.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI woes cast doubt on Guthrie plantation deal
RI woes cast doubt on Guthrie plantation deal KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Land disputes, demands for a greater share of revenues by local governments and security problems are throwing into doubt Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd.'s purchase of Indonesian oil palm plantations, industry sources said on Thursday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Economist asks govt to revise state budget
Economist asks govt to revise state budget YOGYAKARTA (JP): Senior economist Emil Salim has suggested the Indonesian government revise the 2001 state budget if the rupiah continues to hover above Rp 10,000 against the U.S. dollar. Speaking to journalists here yesterday Emil said that the government had no choice but to revise the stage budget if the rupiah continued to remain at the Rp 10,000 level against the greenback until August this year. "If the rupiah is still hovering at Rp 10.000 per U.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Locals occupy electricity plant
Locals occupy electricity plant MANADO, North Sulawesi: Some 400 locals of Kasuratan village in Minahasa regency on Thursday occupied the Geothermal Electricity plant, demanding the closure of the plant or the relocation of local residents to other areas should the project continue. The locals are worried by the presence of huge drilling wells near the village as the village is prone to earthquakes.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF tells SE Asia to keep up reforms to buffer economies
IMF tells SE Asia to keep up reforms to buffer economies KUALA LUMPUR (AP): As gloom spreads across Southeast Asia about slowdowns in its two biggest export markets, an International Monetary Fund official on Thursday urged regional governments to continue to reform their corporate and financial sectors to buffer their economies.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. ambassador offers training for Aceh police
U.S. ambassador offers training for Aceh police JAKARTA (JP): United States ambassador to Indonesia Robert Gelbard, during his visit to the restive Aceh province on Wednesday, offered cooperation in police training and development, officials said on Thursday. The police's Cinta Meunasah II Operation spokesman, Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harunantyo, told The Jakarta Post by phone from Aceh's capital of Banda Aceh, that Gelbard conveyed the offer during his meeting with Aceh Police chief Brig. Gen.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 5, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,025 75 1,283,500 Adindo Foresta 95 -10 20,500 AGIS 175 0 913,500 Alakasa 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,250 0 200,000 Alter Abadi 95 0 0 Alumindo Light 625 -175 1,500 Andhi Chandra 1,775 -50 123,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 220 0 0 Aneka Tambang 775 -25 770,000 Anwar Sierad 300 0 0 Apac Citra 290 -10...
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, Indosat finalize $1.5-billion telecoms deal
Telkom, Indosat finalize $1.5-billion telecoms deal JAKARTA (JP): State telecommunication firms PT Telkom Indonesia and PT Indonesia Satellite Corporation (Indosat) said they had signed the final agreement to end their cross ownerships in three of their subsidiaries. "Today we announce that we have signed conditional definitive Sale and Purchase Agreements," a joint statement of the two companies said on Wednesday.
Fri, 06 Apr 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI puts hope in Suwandi in Davis Cup tie
RI puts hope in Suwandi in Davis Cup tie JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's top singles player Suwandi is expected to win his first match against South Korean second singles Yoon Yong-il in the second playoff of the Asia Oceania zone Group I tie on Friday. Earlier, Indonesian no. 2 player Andrian Raturandang will face South Korean top player Lee Hyung-taik. On Saturday, Indonesian veteran duo of Bonit Wiryawan and Sulistyo Wibowo will meet Lee and Yoo in the doubles action.