Archive: 12 May 2001
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Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Don't abandon history
Don't abandon history The situation nowadays is quite different from that in 1956. President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri agree on how to run a government. Both accept and carry out the broad guidelines of state policy and implement decisions made by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). Hence no essential differences exist between the two.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate May 11
Rupiah rate May 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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WB supports government's 2001 fiscal adjustment package
WB supports government's 2001 fiscal adjustment package JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has expressed its full support of the government's fiscal adjustment package, which contains various measures to prevent the 2001 state budget deficit from growing out of control.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to pay OPIC claim of $260m
Government to pay OPIC claim of $260m JAKARTA (JP): The government will pay a US$260 million insurance claim lodged by the United States government-owned Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) from the sales of two power plants, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli said on Friday. Rizal said the government would meet the OPIC claim by selling a geothermal power plant in Dieng, Central Java, and one in Patuha, West Java.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indofood expects stronger CPO exports
Indofood expects stronger CPO exports JAKARTA (JP): Giant publicly listed food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said on Friday it aimed to expand its crude palm oil (CPO) export market through its recent acquisition of Singapore listed Golden Agri Resources, a unit of the Sinar Mas Group's Asia Food Property (AFP). Indofood president Eva Riyanti Hutapea predicted Golden Agri's strong CPO output could double Indofood's export revenue, which last year stood at US$210 million.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
680 fake documents found
680 fake documents found JAKARTA (JP): The City Land Transportation and Traffic Control Agency has found 680 fake roadworthy certificates during raids on public and commercial vehicles over the past two months. Chief of the agency Buyung Atang said on Friday that some of the documents were totally fake, while some others had only signatures or other parts of the certificates forged. He said that of the phony documents, some 450 documents were seized in March.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police find third body, live bomb in blast site
Police find third body, live bomb in blast site JAKARTA (JP): National Police found a third body, a huge bomb and hundreds of Molotov Cocktails on Friday buried deep under rubble, at the bomb blast site on Jl. Perahu, known among locals as Jl. Tangkuban Perahu, in the Guntur subdistrict of Setiabudi, South Jakarta.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
No more power or censure: Gus Dur
No more power or censure: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid defiantly ruled out the possibility of delegating more power to his deputy Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday and said he would refuse to respond to the House of Representatives' second memorandum of censure. The move would likely escalate tension between the President and the House, which over the past months have been at loggerheads.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
House members split on date of plenary session
House members split on date of plenary session JAKARTA (JP): With the summit of the G-15 drawing nearer, the House of Representatives remains split on whether they will reschedule an all important plenary session which coincides with the head of states meeting. The House is set to convene a plenary session to discuss the next step of the memorandum process against the President at the end of the month, while the G-15 summit has been penciled in for May 30-31.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ex-minister says Australia alienating itself from Asia
Ex-minister says Australia alienating itself from Asia SYDNEY, Australia (Agencies): Australia is alienating itself from its Asian neighbors by gloating about its economic success and failing to stem anti-Asian sentiment, a former foreign minister said on Friday. Gareth Evans said he feels "a sense of self-satisfied superiority in the air" among Australians about Asia, which threatens to destroy Australia's trade and military ties in the region.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Treason trial of Theys to start
Treason trial of Theys to start JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Jayapura District Court will open on Monday the trial of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluway and four other members of the Papuan Council Presidium for alleged treason. A member of the panel of judges handling the trial, JV Rahantoknam, said recently that all judges and prosecutors named for the case were ready for the initial hearing despite reports that independence supporters in the province will throng the district court.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI to host Aspactel expo
RI to host Aspactel expo JAKARTA (Antara): A number of telecommunication and information technology ministers from some Asian countries will attend the Asia Pacific Telecommunication (Aspactel) Exhibition 2001 here on May 14-17, an organizer disclosed here on Friday. Aspactel organizer, Sony Pasaka, said the visiting ministers will include those from Singapore, Malaysia, India and China.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan eyes more FX swap deals with RI, S'pore
Japan eyes more FX swap deals with RI, S'pore HONOLULU (Reuters): Japan on Thursday said it wants to strike currency swap deals with Singapore, and later Indonesia, as part of the plan for an Asia-wide safety network that it sees as prelude to an "Asian Monetary Fund" (AMF).
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Introdans headed to Jakarta
Introdans headed to Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): One of the best known dance companies in the Netherlands, Introdans, will return to Jakarta next week for the second consecutive year. Founded in 1971, the group is skilled in providing an entertaining mix of modern ballet with classical and lyrical elements. "They were so happy about their visit here last year that they wanted to come back this year," said the director of Erasmus Huis Geeskelien Wolters which is sponsoring their tour.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister supports nontariff barriers against rice imports
Minister supports nontariff barriers against rice imports JAKARTA (JP): The Minister of Industry and Trade, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, said on Friday that he supported the State Logistics Agency's (Bulog) plan to impose non-tariff barriers against imports of rice next year. He said that the action was needed to curb the rampant smuggling of rice into the country which puts pressure on the price of rice for local farmers.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil ends up
Malaysia palm oil ends up KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures closed mostly higher on Friday on covering ahead of the weekend, new crop data and the impending visit by India's Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, traders said. Vajpayee is scheduled to sign an agreement worth $1.8 billion for the construction of railway track for the government. New Delhi has agreed to accept payment in the form of palm oil, according to Malaysian and Indian officials.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telephone tariffs to rise by 21.67% in June
Telephone tariffs to rise by 21.67% in June JAKARTA (JP): After being delayed for more than a year, the government finally got approval from the House of Representatives on Friday to raise telephone tariffs by 21.67 percent in June. Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said that the increase would be part of the government's plan to raise telephone charges by 45.49 percent over three years.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up late, led by Singapore dollar rise
Asian monies mostly up late, led by Singapore dollar rise TOKYO (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies strengthened against the U.S. dollar late Friday, driven by the Singapore dollar's rise on suspected intervention by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and by the surge in many Asian stock markets, dealers said.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT Telselindo to operate CDMA technology in 2002
PT Telselindo to operate CDMA technology in 2002 JAKARTA (JP): Local cellular phone operator PT Telselindo Nusantara and its British partner Inquam Limited announced on Friday plans to develop a US$300 million cellular phone network in the country, based on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. Telselindo's chief commissioner Purnardi Djojosudirjo said both companies had signed an agreement last month to develop the CDMA cellular phone network.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti students say 'no rally'
Trisakti students say 'no rally' JAKARTA (JP): Students of Trisakti University on Friday paid a memorial visit to the Tanah Kusir cemetery in South Jakarta to pay tribute to their peers Elang Mulya and Heri Hartanto, who were killed three years ago in shootings during a student protest. Senate president Andre Rosadi said that the students will have an all-day event in commemoration of the incident on Saturday inside the campus.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Labor strikes
Labor strikes Labor unions plan strikes against ministerial decree Page 2 Bomb Police find third body, live bomb at blast site. Page 3 Expats More on expatriate employees in Indonesia. Page 4 Taufik PBSI chairman continues war of words with Taufik. Page 6 Children Kids pulling the purse strings when it comes to spending. Page 8 Bankruptcy Bank Danamon bankruptcy petition 'not valid'. Page 10 IMF IMF critics calls for new framework for bailouts. Page 12
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is no one responsible?
Is no one responsible? The conclusion drawn from a recent survey conducted by the New Indonesia Alliance (PIB) that by far the majority of Indonesians crave for the good old days of peace and stability under president Soeharto's New Order hardly comes as a surprise.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to undergo checkup on Saturday
Gus Dur to undergo checkup on Saturday JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, who has previously suffered two strokes, is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Saturday, a palace official revealed on Friday. Wahyu Muryadi, head of the presidential protocol bureau, said the routine six-monthly medical check-up would take place at the Army's Gatot Subroto Hospital in Central Jakarta at around 8 a.m..
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:30 Variety Show 10:00 Music 11:00 Performance 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Feature 4:00 Children's Songs 5:00 News 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 8:30 Music: Kamera Ria 10:00 Sports 11:00 Traditional 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.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI volleyballers to play in Japan
RI volleyballers to play in Japan JAKARTA (JP): Chairwoman of the Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) Rita Subowo said that she would send the national team which was being prepared for the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games to Fukuoka, Japan, for an overseas tryout. She said that the program would be held later in June. She said the national team would invite the Japanese team for a friendly here before leaving for Japan.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/10/JOB
JP/10/JOB Networking for competitive advantage JAKARTA (JP): Relationships are at the heart of our lives. And it can also be said that our professional relationships are at the heart of our success. Networking, therefore, has become an invaluable skill, tool or orientation. "It's not what you know, but who you know" is a familiar saying, yet it is only half true.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN pushes U.S. dollar as E. Timor currency
UN pushes U.S. dollar as E. Timor currency DILI (AP): The UN administration in East Timor announced plans Friday to push for the enforcement of the U.S. dollar as the official currency in the territory. The head of the UN Central Payments Office, which manages East Timor's tiny and shattered economy, told reporters the world body was taking legal and educational steps to ensure the currency becomes the sole legal tender.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man mobbed for motorcycle theft
Man mobbed for motorcycle theft JAKARTA (JP): A motorcycle thief was mobbed to death after being caught red handed by the vehicle owner in Cijantung, Pasar Rebo subdistrict, East Jakarta, late on Wednesday. The thief was identified as 30-year old Doni, also a resident of the subdistrict. According to Sunaryo, a local resident who came to see the body at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) morgue, Doni was trying to steal a motorcycle at Sunardi's house.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL to up military ties with Myanmar
KL to up military ties with Myanmar KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia is considering boosting military ties with Myanmar, possibly including joint exercises, the chief of the Malaysian armed forces said on Friday. The move is likely to raise international controversy. Myanmar's military, which has ruled the country since 1962, is widely criticized for suppressing democracy and committing human- rights abuses against rebellious ethnic minorities. Gen.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 11, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,300 25 1,170,000 Adindo Foresta 100 -5 27,000 AGIS 140 0 1,595,000 Alakasa 90 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,175 25 23,000 Alter Abadi 85 10 88,500 Alumindo Light 550 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,725 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 135 0 0 Aneka Tambang 800 25 596,000 Apac Citra 300 0 0 Aqua Golden 13,500 0 0 Argha Karya...
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ministers defend Myanmar, reject trade link to labor standards
Ministers defend Myanmar, reject trade link to labor standards KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Southeast Asian labor ministers urged the International Labor Organization (ILO) on Friday not to punish Myanmar over forced labor, saying it is doing all it can to stamp out the practice. Ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), winding up a two-day meeting, also reiterated opposition to any linkage between trade and labor standards.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
South Sumatra needs Rp 20b for 2004 PON
South Sumatra needs Rp 20b for 2004 PON YOGYAKARTA (JP): Organizers of the 2004 National Games (PON) will need an estimated Rp 200 billion (US$18.3 million) to finance staging the quadrennial event in Palembang, South Sumatra. The province's Governor, Rosihan Arsyad, said on Thursday that some of the budget would be used to renovate and construct venues.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
DI to resume production
DI to resume production BANDUNG, West Java: State-own aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) has received three certificates from the Directorate General of Air Transportation, allowing the factory to resume its aircraft production, an official said on Friday. "It means that our government supports PT Dirgantara to keep producing aircraft," DI chief director Jusman SD said here after receiving the certificates from Director General of Air Transportation Sunaryo.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Amnesty fears for Vietnamese family
Amnesty fears for Vietnamese family PHNOM PENH (Agencies): Amnesty International appealed for authorities to ensure the safety of a missing ethnic minority family under United Nations protection, who had fled to Cambodia from unrest in the Vietnamese Central Highlands, a statement said on Friday.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Satria Muda, CSP record their first wins at home
Satria Muda, CSP record their first wins at home JAKARTA (JP): Satria Muda and Bali Jeff Citra Satria Pelita (CSP) recorded their first wins at home in the 2001 Nuvo Kobatama national basketball league on Friday. The 1999 league champion Satria Muda was forced to work hard before managing to overcome Bima Sakti Nikko Steel of Malang, East Java, 87-61 at Bung Karno basketball stadium here.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Labor unions plan strikes against ministerial decree
Labor unions plan strikes against ministerial decree JAKARTA (JP): A number of independent labor unions are planning a series of strikes to force the government to revoke an amendment of a ministerial decree on severance and service payments. Jacob Nua Wea, chairman of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI), said FSPSI would mobilize labor activists and workers in Greater Jakarta to stage a strike at the manpower and transmigration ministry on May 16.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police foil sales of mixed fuel
Police foil sales of mixed fuel MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The local air and water police unit (Polairud) foiled on Friday attempts to transport adulterated gasoline from Makassar Strait to other cities outside the province in the early hours of Friday. Earlier, Polairud caught workers of CV Minas Gasiondo mixing gasoline with other substances at the fisherman village of Paotere.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officer fired for theft
Officer fired for theft DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Police have dismissed a junior officer for alleged involvement in a motorcycle theft syndicate. "I had no choice but to fire this officer," Bali Police chief Brig. Gen. I Wayan Ardjana said on Friday, without elaborating. The officer, identified as 40-year-old Adj. Brig. I Gede Mudina, was arrested last week and is being detained for further investigation by the Bali Police's internal affairs division.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Four golfers take the lead while Asep slumps
Four golfers take the lead while Asep slumps BOGOR, West Java (JP): Four golfers currently jointly share the lead, taking over the top position from overnight leader Asep Suganda who slumped with seven-over-par 79 for an aggregate of four-over-par 148 on the second day of the Rp 200 million (US$18,350) fifth Japan Jagorawi Golf Foundation (JJGF) Open Golf Championship on Friday.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands call for Ja'far's release
Thousands call for Ja'far's release YOGYAKARTA: At least 2,000 people from various Muslim groups gathered at the Kauman Grand Mosque here on Friday in protest of the detention of Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah leader Ja'far Umar Thalib by the National Police. The people, claiming to be members of the Yogyakarta Muslim Silaturahim Forum (FSUI), conducted the peaceful rally soon after Friday prayers. One of the speakers at the event, Irfan S.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Survey shows judges lack sense of professionalism
Survey shows judges lack sense of professionalism JAKARTA (JP): Judges, commonly considered wise and honorable persons who always seek truth and justice, are often seen receiving telephone calls and, even worse, falling asleep in Indonesia's courtrooms, a survey has revealed. "Our judges lack professional initiative and discipline.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
China's Zhu begins 4-day Pakistan visit
China's Zhu begins 4-day Pakistan visit ISLAMABAD (Reuters): Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji arrived in Pakistan on Friday for a four-day visit which Pakistan hopes will cement close military and economic ties the two countries have enjoyed for half a century. Zhu was greeted by Pakistan's military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf as he stepped off a China Air plane to a booming gun salute as schoolchildren waved the countries' flags.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court decision sullies RI's reputation
Court decision sullies RI's reputation SINGAPORE: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is shocked and outraged at the quality of Indonesian justice. Its anger is understandable. Three of its unarmed humanitarian aid workers in West Timor were stabbed, stoned to death and their bodies dragged into the street and set ablaze by pro-Jakarta militiamen last September.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore most e-ready in Asia
S'pore most e-ready in Asia SINGAPORE (DPA): Singapore leads Asia in capturing the commercial potential of the Internet and ranks seventh in the world, a new global ranking showed on Friday. The London-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) rated the "e-readiness" of business environments in 60 countries. The United States led the list, with Australia elbowing aside a host of bigger and richer countries for second place. Britain ranked third, followed by Canada, Norway and Sweden.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Suggesting that Mega resign
Suggesting that Mega resign Indonesian politics is full of surprises, logical and illogical. Like lightning coming out of the blue, one of the younger sisters of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri has suddenly suggested that Megawati should resign her post to make way for national peace just when the most likely thing to happen in the horizon is the impeachment by the People's Consultative Assembly, at the request of the House of Representatives, of the incumbent, President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Weekend lineup
Weekend lineup JAKARTA (JP): The following are the sports events to be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times given are Jakarta local time): Saturday Soccer: Italian League: Roma vs Atalanta, RCTI, 8:00 p.m. Boxing: Pan Asia Boxing Association (PABA), TVRI, 10:00 p.m. Sunday Boxing: WBA middleweight bout: Felix Trinidad Jr vs William Joppy, Indosiar, 10:00 a.m. Motor racing: Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1, RCTI, 8:00 p.m.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Approaches of affection in Aceh
Approaches of affection in Aceh From Media Indonesia To many people, the government's effort to resolve conflicts in Aceh is a reassertion of the arrogance of power. The recent massive deployment of armed forces provides ample evidence of this blatant arrogance. It would not be surprising if the Aceh Freedom Movement (GAM) reacted by declaring war against the Republic of Indonesia.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Advertising Postcards, Gallery RPC, Jl. Suryo 8 Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, until May 31. * Painting by Rusli, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), until May 19. * Fine Arts: Metromini, Galeri Milenium, Golden Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Phone: 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until May 14.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
More on expatriate employees
More on expatriate employees By Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Following Nirwan Idrus's article "Not all Expats are Experts" in this newspaper, there were a number of items questioning Indonesia's use of expensive foreign consultants and international aid experts. To know just how expensive foreign "experts" are, we have several government sources.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Threats to freedom of expression weaken democracy
Threats to freedom of expression weaken democracy By Christopher Lingle UBUD, Bali (JP): After years of suffering under autocratic rule, Indonesia has taken its first important steps towards being a modern democracy. As evident in the hearings on accusation of corruption against the executive branch, the learning curve is quite steep. It has proved easier to put into place the trappings of a democratic regime than it has to operate as a democracy. Some mistakes or backsliding might be expected.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Retail sales estimated to increase by 20%
Retail sales estimated to increase by 20% JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Retail Merchants Association (Aprindo) is upbeat sales will increase by 20 percent to Rp 33 trillion (about US$3 billion) this year from Rp 28 trillion last year. The association's executive director Kustarjono Prodjolalito said although uncertainty still clouded the economy the rise was still possible due to expansion of major retail operators.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dorm occupants not known to locals
Dorm occupants not known to locals JAKARTA (JP): The occupants of the Iskandar Muda Aceh student dormitory were strangers to the neighborhood, said the neighborhood head and other locals on Friday. Most of the dorm occupants did not talk to their neighbors and led a reclusive life inside the house, but they looked nice and religious, several residents said from the Guntur subdistrict of Setiabudi, where a powerful bomb blast killed two people and injured two others the day before.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nine 'santri' feared drowned in Serayu
Nine 'santri' feared drowned in Serayu PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): Nine local santri, Islamic boarding school students swept away by a strong current of Serayu River here on Friday, three of them are believed to be drowned. Rescue workers from Banyumas Police and local residents discovered six survivors at 9 p.m. after six hours of search.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kids pulling the purse strings, survey says
Kids pulling the purse strings, survey says By Maria Endah Hulupi JAKARTA (JP): The little ones may be noisy, demanding and easily bored, but advertisers and shopping center managements listen up.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates May.11
U.S. Dollar Rates May.11 Latest Previous %Change Yen 122.38-40 122.63-71 -0.20 Euro* 0.8772-77 0.8808-13 -0.41 Sterling 1.4185-87 1.4219-27 -0.24 Swiss Franc 1.7500-10 1.7424-34 +0.44 Canadian Dollar* 1.5386-96 1.5429-39 -0.28 Australian Dollar* 0.5231-36 0.5237-42 -0.11 New Zealand Dollar 0.4247-54 0.4248-55 -0.02 Deutsche Mark 2.2284-96 2.2193-05 +0.41 Czech Koruna 39.166-04 39.019-49 +0.38 Hungary Forint 292.81-54 292.99-63 -0.06 Danish Krone 8.5045-65 8.4670-20 +0.44 Norwegian Krone...
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar councillors exchange words
Golkar councillors exchange words MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Harsh words between Golkar councillors marked the provincial legislature's plenary session to hear factions' overviews of Governor HZB Palaguna's progress report here on Thursday. The furious exchange interrupted the session for 30 minutes, but the council eventually unanimously approved the governor's annual report.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local chiefs told to watch migrants
Local chiefs told to watch migrants JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi on Friday instructed chiefs of community and neighborhood units (RT/RW) to closely watch migrants who had not yet registered as Jakarta residents. Kahfi told the city's five mayors at a City Hall meeting that they should order RT/RW chiefs to closely monitor migrants.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blood of donors vital to Indonesian Red Cross
Blood of donors vital to Indonesian Red Cross By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Do not assume that demonstrations, brawls or even a recent Muslim mass prayer have nothing to do with blood supplies in the capital. They do. Any large event that people fear could lead to violence makes donors reluctant to go out and give away their blood. Hospitals then run low on blood and patients in need of transfusions face longer waits.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI chairman continues war of words with Taufik
PBSI chairman continues war of words with Taufik JAKARTA (JP): While the clock is ticking prior to the Sudirman Cup and World Championships later this month, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairman Subagyo Hadisiswoyo and world number three men's singles Taufik Hidayat continued their verbal battle.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Destruction of books condemned
Destruction of books condemned JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) condemned on Friday a planned sweep and burning of "leftist" books and rejected any ban against them. "In principle, we oppose any ban on books, even if they contain pornographic or communist content. But if the ban is unavoidable, it should be made through a court ruling, not a a political decision," IKAPI chairman Arselan told a media conference at the association's office in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
MAT introduces new concept
MAT introduces new concept JAKARTA (JP): The Marlboro Adventure Team (MAT) introduced on Thursday a new concept of adventure for Indonesian participants in a program called the Join the World Team 2001. The adventure program is being organized by cigarette producer PT Philip Morris Indonesia for the seventh time since 1995.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cultural exchange program?
Cultural exchange program? In response to the advertisement AU-PAIR in Europe in The Jakarta Post, on May 11, 2001, page 16, I, as a housewife who has an experience as an au pair girl in Europe, would like to express my concern over this issue. As far as I am concerned, the au pair program is a form of inter-cultural exchange in which the person in question is given an opportunity to learn the language and culture of the country she is in.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Danamon bankruptcy petition 'not valid'
Bank Danamon bankruptcy petition 'not valid' JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the bankruptcy petition filed by Bank IFI against the publicly-listed Bank Danamon at the Jakarta Commercial Court was not valid. Sjahril said that according to the existing law, only the central bank had the right to file bankruptcy petitions against banks.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials must choose city or military by August
Officials must choose city or military by August JAKARTA (JP): Members of the military or the police who hold posts in the city administration should choose by August at the latest whether to become civil servants or return to their units, city spokesman Muhayat said. "Governor Sutiyoso has asked them to decide soon whether to stay here or return to their respective units," Muhayat told reporters Friday.
Sat, 12 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
House Speaker condemns murder of Aceh legislator
House Speaker condemns murder of Aceh legislator JAKARTA (JP): Legislators on Friday condemned the murder of the People's Consultative Assembly legislator Teuku Abdul Djohan who was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Aceh. The House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung said that he was shocked to hear of the incident and demanded police conduct a full investigation into the death of the Assembly member from the regional representative faction.