Archive: 25 May 2001
64 articles found
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women hammer throwers must improve technique: Expert
Women hammer throwers must improve technique: Expert JAKARTA (JP): Australian women's hammer throw coach Lawrie Barclay said on Wednesday that Southeast Asian athletes still need to improve their technique if they want to achieve results similar to those from other regions.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI corn import ban to benefit U.S. producers
RI corn import ban to benefit U.S. producers SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): U.S. corn producers are expected to carve a bigger market share in Indonesia's corn market following the country's ban on imports from Argentina and China, industry participants said. Even Thai corn producers, who are expected to export their surplus corn this year, may get a slice of the pie as well, they said. Indonesia imports a high level of corn every year. The U.S.
Fri, 25 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. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), May 31. * Photo Open Boundaries, in collaboration with British Council and Goethe Institute, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until May 27.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Five hotels face seizure for tax arrears
Five hotels face seizure for tax arrears JAKARTA (JP): The city administration threatened on Wednesday to seize more hotels if they refuse to pay their tax arrears. Head of City Revenue Agency Deden Supriadi said that it planned to seize the five hotels with the highest tax arrears and fines totaling more than Rp 36 billion (US$3.2 million). "We will take firm action against the hotels, including seizing them," Deden told reporters.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three killed by passing trains
Three killed by passing trains JAKARTA (JP): Three people crossing railway lines were killed by passing trains at two separate locations in Jatinegara, East Jakarta on Tuesday night. The first victim Unggono, 39, was hit by a train coming from Yogyakarta while crossing the railway line at Kampung Jembatan at the Klender low-cost apartment complex. Minutes later two other people were hit by a train from Bandung at Pisangan Lama railway crossing, some 200 meters away from Jatinegara Station.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teachers clash over allowance
Teachers clash over allowance PALU, Central Sulawesi: Violence marred a rally staged by thousands of teachers at the local Teaching and Education Agency office (DPP) over their reduced allowance on Wednesday. The protest turned ugly after the head of the agency, Rais Lamakampali, refused to meet with the teachers' representative for negotiations. Police were called as the teachers began to stone the windows of the agency building.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Sukarno opposed to national chauvinism'
'Sukarno opposed to national chauvinism' YOGYAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's first president Sukarno was a humanist who developed nationalism based on human equality, a political observer said. Speaking in a seminar held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding father here, Cornelis Lay of Gadjah Mada University said that many of Sukarno's writings and speeches underscored humanism and opposed any form of discrimination.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate May 23
Rupiah rate May 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Election should be expedited
Election should be expedited From Koran Tempo Considering the heated political situation in our country, plus the fact that the majority of factions in the House of Representatives continue to insist that President Abdurrahman Wahid step down, I would like to propose that the next general election be expedited. Namely, I propose the elections be held in 2002 rather than in 2004, when Abdurrahman's term in office is scheduled to end.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
100 firms to join IITELMIT
100 firms to join IITELMIT JAKARTA (JP): Over 100 companies from around the world will take part in the Indonesian International Telecommunication Media and Information Technology (IITELMIT) conference and exhibition, which opens on Sunday. The five-day event will occupy over 5,000 square meters of the Jakarta Convention Center, event organizer PT Rantai Expo International said.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatness
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatness By Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): In observance of the centenary anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), the Mines and Energy Society Bimasena will hold a concert presenting the composer's celebrated operatic pieces. Bimasena, a patron of colossal, patriotic dance and music performances, will donate the proceeds from the price of admission to educating displaced children.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
KPU vows to facilitate elections fairly
KPU vows to facilitate elections fairly JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) during a meeting with House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung pledged to remain neutral in their role as facilitators. Among those present during the meeting were Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin, Ramlan Surbakti, Mudji Sutrisno, Anas Urbaningrum and Mulyana W. Kusumah.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Freed hostages leave Cabinda
Freed hostages leave Cabinda LUANDA (AFP): Five Portuguese nationals released by a separatist group in Angola after more than two months in captivity have left the Cabinda enclave for Libreville, state radio said on Thursday. Before leaving Cabinda, the released hostages told the radio that they were not mistreated and that the separatist rebels had protected them from government attacks. "They protected us from bombardments by government troops.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Samsung relocates plants
Samsung relocates plants MANILA (Dow Jones): South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is relocating some of its optical disk drive production to the Philippines as part of a strategy to cut costs. Samsung Philippines Vice President Maeng Dai Bae told reporters Wednesday the electronics giant will shift to Philippines the manufacturing of optical disk drives for both CD- ROMs and DVD-ROMs from its plants in South Korea and Indonesia.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
China seeks history in Sudirman Cup
China seeks history in Sudirman Cup This is the first of two articles on the strength of Group A teams competing in the Sudirman Cup mixed team championship in Seville, Spain, from May 28 to June 3. The Group B analysis will appear in Saturday's edition of The Jakarta Post. JAKARTA (JP): Since taking possession of the Sudirman Cup from South Korea in 1995 in Lausanne, Switzerland, China has been unstoppable in winning the trophy.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
The military and politics
The military and politics Indonesians can sigh a deep breath of relief; the threat of a direct confrontation between the embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid on one side and the military, or TNI, and the House of Representatives on the other has been averted -- for now.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ministers offer political panacea
Ministers offer political panacea JAKARTA (JP): The seven ministers tasked with drawing up the government's recommendations to settle the ongoing stand-off with the House of Representatives are fine-tuning their draft as the May 30 Assembly plenary session draws near.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Detention of labor activist suspended
Detention of labor activist suspended JAKARTA (JP): The detention of labor activist Ngadinah, who is being tried at Tangerang District Court, was suspended on Tuesday after serving one month in jail. The court granted the suspension upon the guarantee letters filed by State Minister for the Environment Sonny Keraf, Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) Deputy Director Munir and Chairman of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) Munarman.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
GM to sell first Thai car
GM to sell first Thai car BANGKOK (AFP): General Motors Thailand said Wednesday it will produce a Subaru-badged multi-purpose vehicle for Fuji Heavy Industries which will be the first vehicle assembled in Thailand for export to Japan. Production of the car, which is based on the seven-seater Safira, will begin this month and is expected to reach about 7,000-10,000 vehicles a year, it said. Sales are to start in the third quarter of 2001.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
NU leaders step up moves to end political crisis
NU leaders step up moves to end political crisis SURABAYA (JP): Racing against time, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders have held meetings with several politicians over the past few days, in an apparent bid to reconcile the ongoing political stalemate that may result in a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bogor Palace to be opened to the public
Bogor Palace to be opened to the public BOGOR (JP): To celebrate its 519th anniversary that falls on June 3, Bogor will host Bogor Festival II featuring various activities to attract more visitors to the rain-drenched city. As part of the celebration, the Bogor administration will open the Bogor presidential palace to the public from May 28 through to June 7.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia's new vehicle sales increase
Southeast Asia's new vehicle sales increase SINGAPORE (AFP): New vehicle sales in Southeast Asia's four biggest markets rose by a lower-than-expected 12.4 percent in the March quarter due to the global economic downturn, an industry monitor said Wednesday. Internal political problems plaguing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) also contributed to the slower sales growth, Automotive Resources Asia Ltd. (ARA) said in its latest report.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Panel rejects plan to dismiss BI chief
Panel rejects plan to dismiss BI chief JAKARTA (JP): An independent panel set up to review the government's proposed amendment of the central bank law has rejected the proposal to dismiss the current Bank Indonesia board of governors. The government had proposed that Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin and his deputies should immediately resign after the amendment of the central bank law had been approved by the House of Representatives.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina seeks up to 20% stake in Cepu oil field
Pertamina seeks up to 20% stake in Cepu oil field JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina is seeking to acquire an up to 20 percent stake in the planned joint venture with United States-based ExxonMobil Oil Inc. to develop the oil reserves of the Cepu block in Central and East Java, a company executive said on Wednesday. Pertamina's upstream director Gatot K. Wiroyudo said a team from his office was still negotiating with ExxonMobil.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to resume flights to Fukuoka in July
Garuda to resume flights to Fukuoka in July JAKARTA (JP): National flagship carrier PT Garuda Indonesia will resume its international flights to Fukuoka early in July to take advantage of the growing demand for travel to this Japanese city. Garuda president Abdulgani said here on Wednesday that the resumption of flights to Fukuoka would bring the airline's total of Japanese destinations to four cities.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Silicone surgery
Silicone surgery I have just returned from lecturing and demonstrating dermatologic surgical techniques at hospitals and universities in Sumatra. While there, I read with great interest your lead article in the Sunday, May 6, 2001 paper on silicone. I was privileged to be invited to do surgery on multiple ladies with impure silicone reactions while in Solo Tampil menarik tanpa silikon (Beauty without silicone).
Fri, 25 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. * Modern Indonesian Literature, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Phone: 8573388), May 31. * Photo Open Boundaries, in collaboration with British Council and Goethe Institute, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Phone: 3927531), Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until May 27.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt economic policies
Govt economic policies The Jakarta Post's comment about our country's problems and the government's economic team's performance in an editorial titled Bitter medicine on May 17, contains a number of factual errors. This economic team shares the deep concern of the Post about the consequences of a weakening currency. Since the current Cabinet took office, the economic team has been working hard to implement policies to strengthen the economy and the rupiah.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sinar Mas ready to swap assets pledged to IBRA
Sinar Mas ready to swap assets pledged to IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Sinar Mas Group said on Wednesday it was willing to replace assets pledged as collateral to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), if the asset pledge violated capital market regulations. Sinar Mas corporate secretary Yan Partawijaya said the group would change the assets if the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) objected to them.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man murdered over Rp 1,000
Man murdered over Rp 1,000 JAKARTA (JP): An interior designer who was brutally stabbed six times on Tuesday in front of the Delli restaurant in Manggarai, South Jakarta, finally died at a hospital in Central Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon. Setiabudi detectives are still searching for five illegal parking attendants, who work very near the Delli restaurant, in connection with the stabbing of the victim, identified as Sugiono Siregar, 39, a resident of Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
JV to build RI pulp mill
JV to build RI pulp mill JAKARTA (JP): A consortium of companies from Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, the United States and China will build a pulp mill in South Kalimantan within the next three months, provincial Governor Sjachriel Darhan said here on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with President Abdurrahman Wahid, the governor said the consortium would invest about US$1.2 billion to build the pulp plant.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
WB proposes 3 measures to maintain recovery
WB proposes 3 measures to maintain recovery JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank has outlined three immediate actions the Indonesian government must implement to maintain the momentum of economic recovery in 2001, given the current political instability.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police on verge of huge drug bust
Police on verge of huge drug bust JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Police is reportedly on the verge of making a substantial drug bust involving hundreds of thousands of Inex pills, a police source said on Thursday night. A police detective from the Jakarta Police's violent crimes unit said on Thursday that the drugs, packed in cargo, were reportedly going to be smuggled from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport into the U.S.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
List of hotels with highest tax arrears
List of hotels with highest tax arrears Hotel Year Tax arrears Fine Total Sahid Jaya 1996 Rp 433.9 m Rp 1.1 b ) 1997 - Rp 632.4 m ) Rp 18.879 b 1998 Rp 1.226 b Rp 7.652 b ) 1999 Rp 2.578 b Rp 5.222 b ) Mulia Senayan 1997 Rp 1,016 b Rp 2.316 b ) Rp 17.371 b 1998 Rp 4.199 b Rp 9.838 b ) Putri Duyung Cottage 2000 Rp 169.3 m Rp 63.1 m Rp 232.4 m Pulau Ayer 2000 Rp 183.49 m Rp 80.87 m Rp 264.3 m Pulau Sepa Permai 2000 Rp 153.6 m Rp 38.4 m Rp 192 m...
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar JAKARTA (JP): Don't be fooled by the name. No self-respecting diva would be caught dead in the Neu Diva bar, plunking her well- toned fanny down on the ratty couch and resting her immaculately clad feet on the cracked and stained concrete floor. No, Neu Diva is a misnomer, which explains why this reviewer, going by the name alone, showed up on a Tuesday night a tad overdressed.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
7. Seed --- 28 pts HB l/c 3/2
7. Seed --- 28 pts HB l/c 3/2 RI's Taufik seeded third in World Badminton C'ships
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stop violence on the train
Stop violence on the train From Warta Kota Attacks on the train to Bekasi, Cikarang and Purwakarta have been going on every day now for nearly a month. Stone throwing and even some passengers threatening others with sickles are almost becoming a fact of life. The victims are usually innocent people, including small children and the elderly, who know nothing about this problem. This hooliganism always happens when the train stops at the Cakung station or travels on the route to Cakung and Kranji.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar
Attitude is not everything at Neu Diva bar JAKARTA (JP): Don't be fooled by the name. No self-respecting diva would be caught dead in the Neu Diva bar, plunking her well- toned fanny down on the ratty couch and resting her immaculately clad feet on the cracked and stained concrete floor. No, Neu Diva is a misnomer, which explains why this reviewer, going by the name alone, showed up on a Tuesday night a tad overdressed.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussie raises overseas aid
Aussie raises overseas aid SYDNEY (DPA): Australia announced Tuesday an increase in its overseas aid program for this year by A$120 million (US$60 million) to A$1.7 billion ($850 million). Despite the increase, aid as a proportion of Australia's gross domestic product will fall to its lowest level ever, dropping to about 0.25 percent. Papua New Guinea will continue to be the single biggest recipient of Australian aid, getting A$343 million .
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thailand protests Myanmar slur against monarchy
Thailand protests Myanmar slur against monarchy BANGKOK (DPA): Thailand on Thursday issued a strongly worded protest against Myanmar's leading state-run newspaper for publishing an article that was deemed insulting to the much- revered Thai monarchy.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Astra to hedge 20% of debts as 1Q losses surge
Astra to hedge 20% of debts as 1Q losses surge JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed auto manufacturer PT Astra International plans to hedge up to 20 percent of its US$800 million in debts, as the rupiah sent its first quarter net loss to Rp 515 billion (about $45.17 million) from last year's Rp 56 billion during the same period. Astra president Theodore "Teddy" P.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supermarkets must withdraw illegally imported food
Supermarkets must withdraw illegally imported food JAKARTA (JP): Supermarkets and stores on Wednesday were instructed to halt the sale of 356 kinds of imported food products from 25 different countries which had been sold without clearance from the Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM). The head of the Agency, Sampurno, said the 356 products had not received certification from the agency as required by Law No. 23/1992.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rehabilitation, restoration of rights sought for victims of New Order regime
Rehabilitation, restoration of rights sought for victims of New Order regime JAKARTA (JP): The National Committee of the 1965 Human Tragedy called on the government to speed up the process for rehabilitating civil and political rights of the political victims during the New Order regime's 32-year rule. The Committee's coordinator Gustaf Dupe said on Wednesday that it demanded the government issue a presidential decree or government regulation about the rehabilitation.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kebon Jeruk tollgate
Kebon Jeruk tollgate The Tangerang toll road, particularly the area between Kebon Jeruk and the Slipi intersection, which has been a burden for many motorists, would be a smoother and more comfortable drive if only the authorities were more responsive to the current traffic situation. At present, the tollgates to Tangerang and the tollgates to Kebon Jeruk are both located at the same point, across the entire width of the toll road.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Swiss firm to raise its stake to 74.5% in Semen Cibinong
Swiss firm to raise its stake to 74.5% in Semen Cibinong JAKARTA (JP): The Swiss-based cement group Holcim Ltd., formerly known as Holderbank Financiere Glaris Ltd., plans to raise its stake to 74.5 percent in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong, as part of the latter's debt restructuring deal.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatness
Charity concert a celebration of Verdi's greatness By Y. Bintang Prakarsa JAKARTA (JP): In observance of the centenary anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), the Mines and Energy Society Bimasena will hold a concert presenting the composer's celebrated operatic pieces. Bimasena, a patron of colossal, patriotic dance and music performances, will donate the proceeds from the price of admission to educating displaced children.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Summitplast to open third plastics factory next month
Summitplast to open third plastics factory next month JAKARTA (JP) : Publicly listed plastic component producer PT Summitplast Interbenua will commence next month the operation of its third factory at its industrial compound in the Lippo Cikarang industrial estate in West Java. Summitplast president Dhani Sutanto said here on Wednesday the new plant, which will have a production capacity of 4,000 metric tons, would boost the company's total production by 15 percent to 32,000 metric tons a year.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI home to 1,558 illegal migrants
RI home to 1,558 illegal migrants JAKARTA (JP): A total of 1,558 foreigners illegally have entered Indonesia since early last year in hopes of reaching a third country, an official said on Wednesday. Director of Immigration M. Mudakir said the illegal immigrants were from Iraq, Iran, India, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Somalia and Bahrain.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
China fears repeat of Ronald Reagan strategy
China fears repeat of Ronald Reagan strategy By Ching Cheong SINGAPORE: The recent downturn in Sino-American relations has made the Chinese refocus their attention on U.S. policies that led to the downfall of the former Soviet Union. This is because they find stark similarities in the policies of U.S. President George W. Bush towards China and former President Ronald Reagan towards Russia.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Back to basics in monetary policy
Back to basics in monetary policy This is the first of two articles on monetary policy by Tubagus Feridhanusetyawan, senior economist and head of economic affairs at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): Inflation will reach 11 percent year-on-year this May and recent trends suggest inflation will continue to rise.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
OPEC to maintain
OPEC to maintain current output VIENNA (AFP): OPEC is unlikely to increase oil output next month despite a resurgence of prices, but could hold another special meeting to review the situation if they continue to soar, its head said on Wednesday. In an interview, OPEC Secretary General Ali Rodriguez declined completely to rule out a production increase at the June 5 meeting, but noted that OPEC had a price-band mechanism which automatically increased output if prices stayed high.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
House seeks clarification on President's health
House seeks clarification on President's health JAKARTA (JP): Amid decreasing confidence in the ailing government, the House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday with the presidential medical team, the Indonesian Physician Association (IDI) and four troubled specialists, to seek a clarification on embattled President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's state of health.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar YANGON (DPA): United Nations Special Envoy to Myanmar Razali Ismail has been invited to pay a four-day visit to the country starting June 1, government officials confirmed on Thursday. It will be Razali's fourth visit to the problem-plagued country since June, 2000, shortly after the Malaysian diplomat was appointed special envoy to Myanmar for UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Land dispute kills three
Land dispute kills three MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: At least three people have been killed and 19 houses burned in a communal brawl between residents of Longge and Raba villages in Macang Pacar district in Manggarai regency, a police officer confirmed on Wednesday. The police source, who asked for anonymity, said the clash erupted on Monday afternoon and was triggered by a prolonged land dispute between the residents dating back to 1970. Manggarai regency is about 450 kilometers west of here.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vehicle tax hikes violate ministerial decree: Councillor
Vehicle tax hikes violate ministerial decree: Councillor JAKARTA (JP): The city administration's decision to review the controversial vehicle tax increases has obviously been made at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs due to violations against the ministry's decree. City Council deputy chairman Djaffar Badjeber revealed on Wednesday that Director-General of Regional Autonomy Sudarsono signed a letter dated May 18, urging the administration to make the review.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI's Taufik seeded third in World Badminton C'ships
RI's Taufik seeded third in World Badminton C'ships JAKARTA (JP): Ahead of the World Badminton Championships, none of the Indonesian shuttlers have been listed as the top seeds at the biennial event to take place at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain from June 3 to June 10. Indonesia's top men's singles shuttler Taufik Hidayat is listed as third seed despite his declining performance lately.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tae kwon do team for SEA Games announced
Tae kwon do team for SEA Games announced JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Tae kwon do Association (TI) announced its core squad for the final gear-up for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "Team members were named on Wednesday following an evaluation meeting considering tae kwon doins' techniques and skills, self- control, mental strength and tournament experience," TI's secretary-general Adrian Lumowa was quoted as saying by Antara on Thursday.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
KPU members to facilitate elections fairly
KPU members to facilitate elections fairly 5. SukaR (22) -- 26pts MM 2cols 2lines (16x2) 'Sukarno opposed to national chauvinism'
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Water supply may return to normal within two weeks
Water supply may return to normal within two weeks JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of thousands of Jakartans will live with less or even no tap water in the next two weeks while the government rebuilds the collapsed West Tarum dike in Kali Malang, East Jakarta. The central government, in cooperation with city water companies and state water company Perum Jasa Tirta II, is currently working on the collapsed dike.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bora stays cool on China's chances against Indonesia
Bora stays cool on China's chances against Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Chinese team coach Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic stayed cool on his team's chances of beating host Indonesia in the last match of the Group Nine Asia Zone 2002 World Cup qualifier at Bung Karno stadium on Sunday. Despite the fact that the Chinese have practically booked a ticket for the second qualifier, Bora refused to predict Sunday's match, but said that his team members would try their best to win.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ericsson ties up with locals to develop Net
Ericsson ties up with locals to develop Net JAKARTA (JP): Telecommunications infrastructure provider PT Ericsson Indonesia said here on Wednesday that it would cooperate with local application companies to develop mobile Internet services in the country. Ericsson Indonesia's president Mats H. Olsson said that it had reached agreements with five local companies and was in the process of negotiations with five more.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA rejects Chandra Asri's debt workout
IBRA rejects Chandra Asri's debt workout JAKARTA (JP): Almost three weeks after the ministerial Financial Sector Policy Committee approved a restructuring scheme for the US$730 million foreign debts of olefins producer PT Chandra Asri, nothing has yet been done to finalize the agreement, informed sources said here on Thursday.
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 23, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,800 150 4,876,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 62,000 AGIS 135 0 660,000 Alakasa 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075 -25 117,500 Alter Abadi 85 -10 10,000 Alumindo Light 550 0 500 Andhi Chandra 1,650 -100 6,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 135 0 0 Aneka Tambang 900 50 4,853,000 Apac Citra 295 0 344,500 Aqua Golden...
Fri, 25 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands mark Poso riots
Thousands mark Poso riots PALU, Central Sulawesi: Thousands of Poso residents packed the Darussalam Mosque here on Wednesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the Poso riots. Participants were mostly Poso residents who are sheltering in the provincial capital. They held prayers and chanted verses from the Koran during the gathering.