Archive: 26 May 2001
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Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Firms urged to help smoke-free campaign
Firms urged to help smoke-free campaign JAKARTA (JP): A government-endorsed smoke-free advocacy group is launching a nationwide campaign to persuade companies to declare a smoke-free environment during World No Tobacco Day which falls on Thursday. Chairman of the Coalition for a Healthy Indonesia, Doddy Partomihardjo, said state and private institutions are being invited to commit to the campaign. "This campaign is aimed at educating smokers on the dangers of smoking to non-smokers ...
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Change of BI board of governors a must: Rizal
Change of BI board of governors a must: Rizal JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government's steadfast demand to have the current Bank Indonesia board of governors resign immediately after the enactment of the new central bank law could further worsen the country's relations with the International Monetary Fund.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai airways ROP program
Thai airways ROP program On behalf of my brother, who is a member of Thai Airways' Frequent Flyer Program Royal Orchid Plus (ROP), I have requested Thai Airways (TG) to extend the validity of an award ticket. After extensive follow-up, including numerous faxes and telephone calls to TG's Jakarta office, TG Sales Service Manager Ms. Diana sent me a fax rejecting the request, quoting the decision of their ROP department in Bangkok.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rizal lashes out at IMF executive for 'lies'
Rizal lashes out at IMF executive for 'lies' JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Rizal Ramli lambasted International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Indonesia representative John Dodsworth for what he termed as misleading, unprofessional and distorted remarks to the media about the government's stance regarding recommendations from the independent panel on amendments to the central bank law. "Mr.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt reopens toll roads' graft case
Govt reopens toll roads' graft case JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office decided to reopen a corruption case involving two toll road projects in Jakarta after finding new evidence regarding the suspect, who is the director of the projects' winner PT Marga Nurindo Bhakti.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI, Police braced for state of emergency
TNI, Police braced for state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police increased their alert status on Friday in anticipation of a possible imposition of a state of emergency. TNI chief Adm. Widodo AS summoned military top brass for a crisis meeting at TNI headquarters in East Jakarta, hours before the holding of a Cabinet meeting. While Widodo held talks with Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late as yen rally fizzles out
Asian currencies mostly down late as yen rally fizzles out SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies lost ground late Friday as the yen failed to sustain its recent rally. Fears of testing the resolve of Asian central banks, however, cushioned the blow on the currencies, especially the Singapore dollar, dealers said. But in the case of Taiwan, the local currency's losses, due to speculative selling, prompted the central bank to enter the market to push the U.S.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Policeman stabbed by staring strangers
Policeman stabbed by staring strangers JAKARTA (JP): A plainclothes police officer was stabbed by two strangers on Thursday evening for allegedly challenging their stares. The mobile brigade police officer, First. Adj. Brig. Muwardi Habibi Lahab, was taking his girlfriend window-shopping at Robinson department store in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, when he came across two men staring at him, Pasar Minggu subprecinct police chief Adj. Comr. Umar Effendi said.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
G-15 summit
G-15 summit Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit. Page 2 Water Hospitals struggling to get water supplies. Page 3 Trial Estrada's trial: TV or not TV, that is the question. Page 4 War Bougainville women tell of Pacific's forgotten war. Page 5 Badminton Denmark aims to reach Sudirman Cup final. Page 7 Language Foreigners mind their language with Indonesian courses. Page 9 Rate cut Greenspan signals readiness to cut rates again.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Back to basics in monetary policy
Back to basics in monetary policy This is the second 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): Those who are against tighter money policy may argue that a higher interest rate would not effectively reduce inflationary pressure because imported inflation continues to dominate.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKN From Republika Allow me to suggest that, in the eradication of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), those involved in these practices must be given a chance to repent if they are willing to admit their misconduct and surrender to the government part of what they have unlawfully acquired.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners mind their language with Indonesian courses
Foreigners mind their language with Indonesian courses By R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): The usual definition of a language course in this country is, naturally, Indonesians studying a foreign tongue, usually English but also German, French, Dutch, Mandarin and others. In Yogyakarta there are also many foreign language courses teaching Indonesian or Javanese, and even Tetun (a language of East Timor) and Madurese.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soepomo paved way in language lessons
Soepomo paved way in language lessons YOGYAKARTA (JP): Any discussion of language centers in Yogyakarta inevitably means reference to Soepomo Poedjosoedarmo, a linguistics professor who, even in his childhood, dreamed of becoming a teacher. Born in Wonosari, a rural area south of Yogyakarta, on Nov. 25, 1934, Soepomo started to realize his dream by going to a teaching school in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prijadi has yet to endorse Chandra Asri debt workout
Prijadi has yet to endorse Chandra Asri debt workout JAKARTA (JP): Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo has not yet endorsed the debt restructuring workout for olefins producer PT Chandra Asri, sparking concern that the high profile restructuring deal is on the brink of collapse, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Luhut sees rubber price hike
Luhut sees rubber price hike SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's Industry and Trade Minister Luhut Panjaitan said Friday he hopes rubber prices will increase to 60 U.S. cents a kilogram on an output cut. The cut in rubber production is one of the primary issues to be discussed at a ministerial meeting in Bangkok involving Thailand, Indonesian and Malaysia. The July 5 meeting aims to finalize details aimed at shoring up physical rubber prices.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to privatize Bukit Asam
Govt to privatize Bukit Asam JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to sell some of its shares in coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam to strategic partners by September this year as part of the company's privatization program, a senior government official said. Director general for state enterprises at the Ministry of Finance I Nyoman Tjager said on Thursday after selling shares to strategic partners, the government would sell some shares to the public.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Garuda' rejected by East Timorese refugees
'Garuda' rejected by East Timorese refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): About 150 East Timorese refugees residing in East Nusa Tenggara protested over the use of the Garuda, the mythical bird incorporated in the official seal of the Republic of Indonesia, as the symbol for the option of staying in Indonesian in the scheduled June 6 ballot. The other option, returning to East Timor, is symbolized by a picture of East Timor.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to maintain ban on U.S. chicken imports
Govt asked to maintain ban on U.S. chicken imports JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Poultry Breeders has called on the government to maintain its ban on imports of chicken thighs from the United States. The association's deputy chairman, A. Dawami, said here on Friday that if the government removed its restriction, U.S. chicken thigh imports would adversely affect the local poultry industry. "The ban should be maintained. Otherwise chicken thighs from the U.S.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
23 arrested over arson, attack on journalists
23 arrested over arson, attack on journalists TEGAL, Central Java (JP): Police have arrested 23 people in connection with Thursday's arson of the home of a National Mandate Party (PAN) executive, and the attack on several journalists here. The Central Java Police's Insp. Gen. Erwin MAP told reporters on Friday that four of those arrested had been named suspects.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
99999999[i]... Indonesia needs ... stable politics, credible
99999999... Indonesia needs ... stable politics, credible economic reforms and some sort of capital control. Once we have the first two, we do not need the third one.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttlers get advantage
RI shuttlers get advantage from hot weather in Seville
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit
Megawati opens meeting ahead of G-15 summit JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri opened a meeting of businessmen on Friday from country members of 15 developing countries grouped under the G-15, marking the preparatory negotiations of next week's G-15 summit here. The business gathering, taking place at the Jakarta Convention Center, is focused on how to distribute the advances in technology information in developing countries.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Atmajaya students stage peaceful rally
Atmajaya students stage peaceful rally JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of students from Atmajaya Catholic university staged a peaceful rally in front of the House of Representatives compound, demanding the House issue recommendations to investigate the shooting of students in three separate incidents.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL doctor held for nine days in jungle
KL doctor held for nine days in jungle KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A kidnapped Malaysian doctor has been rescued after being chained to a tree in the jungle for nine days and fed on bread and water, reports said on Friday. A ransom of 500,000 ringgit ($13,158) was paid but the victim was found only after police arrested one of the kidnap gang and interrogated him, the Malay Mail said.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Total quits Vietnam venture
Total quits Vietnam venture HANOI (DPA): French oil giant Total-Finaelf has backed out of its US$198.5 million joint venture to produce asphalt in Vietnam, citing investment difficulties, an executive said Friday. The project along the southern coast saw Total take a 70 per cent stake, with state monopoly PetroVietnam and the Commercial, Production and Services Company each holding 15 per cent.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Strong quake hits Yogyakarta
Strong quake hits Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit Yogyakarta at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, an official of the local Meteorological and Geophysics Agency told The Jakarta Post. There were no immediate reports of fatalities or damage. The quake, whose epicenter was some 150 kilometers south of Yogyakarta, lasted for 10 minutes.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussies resolve big differences with E. Timor
Aussies resolve big differences with E. Timor DARWIN, Australia (AP): The government said Friday that it has resolved major differences with East Timor over how best to divide control of lucrative oil fields under the sea separating the two countries. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer predicted a framework agreement for a new Timor Gap Treaty between Australia and East Timor would be reached by the June deadline demanded by prospective gas field developer Phillips Petroleum.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin warns of waning ties with Myanmar
Thaksin warns of waning ties with Myanmar BANGKOK (AP): Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra warned on Friday that Thailand's relations with Myanmar could be destroyed because of growing mistrust following weeks of border skirmishes and angry words. "Mistrust is a key reason of Thai-Myanmar problems. Mistrust started at the border level, which aroused hate between people of the two nations," Thaksin said.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hospitals struggling to get water supplies
Hospitals struggling to get water supplies JAKARTA (JP): With the halt in tap water supplies from the city's water companies, many hospitals in the city have been struggling to find alternative water sources. Some hospitals have their own water recycling treatment facilities or artesian wells to supply water for their own needs. Some others have to call in water tanks from water companies.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police seize 1 kg of 'shabu-shabu'
Police seize 1 kg of 'shabu-shabu' JAKARTA (JP): Police seized over one kilogram of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) worth Rp 240 million (US$21,000), and about 1,100 ecstasy pills from three suspects in two separate raids conducted on Thursday.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Deal offered as emergency looms
Deal offered as emergency looms JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri continued on Friday night to weigh a transfer of power deal proposed by President Abdurrahman Wahid who reportedly threatened to impose a state of national emergency should impeachment proceedings against him proceed. As of midnight, Megawati had not officially responded to the President's proposition to hand over "constitutional duties" to her, made during an afternoon Cabinet meeting.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three officers killed in Ambon
Three officers killed in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Three intelligence officers from the Pattimura Military Command were mobbed to death by residents of the OSM area of Nusaniwe district here on Friday at about 9 a.m., an official said later in the day. The three victims, identified as Second Sgt. Hariyanto, Second Sgt. Joko and Second Sgt. Tuahuns, were passing the area on their way to their office in Tapal Kuda, Air Salobar district, when they were attacked by a group of locals.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
City cancels tax hike for vehicles made before 1996
City cancels tax hike for vehicles made before 1996 JAKARTA (JP): Bowing to widespread protest, albeit in part, the city administration announced on Friday that vehicles produced before 1996 would be exempt from the tax hike, except sedans and jeeps. Head of City Revenue Agency Deden Supriadi said tax increases for sedans and jeeps which were produced before 1992 were also canceled.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate May 25
Rupiah rate May 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military impounds illegal weapons
Military impounds illegal weapons BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of military troops located on Friday an alleged weaponry home industry outfit in a remote village in North Aceh and impounded various explosives, a local police officer said. Spokesman for the Cinta Meunasah II joint police-military operation here, Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harun, said as quoted by Antara that the house belonged to Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebel group.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Endless discourse hampers efforts against corruption
Endless discourse hampers efforts against corruption JAKARTA (JP): Legal analysts deemed that the endless arguing over the reversal of the burden of proof in corruption cases may overshadow the efforts to eradicate the crime. They shared their views that the new system would not work if it were not supported by the investigators themselves. Lawyer Luhut M.P.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Investor trust in S.E. Asia 'eroding'
Investor trust in S.E. Asia 'eroding' SINGAPORE (AP): Investor confidence in Southeast Asia has "eroded" and foreign direct investment in the region has declined from US$28 billion in 1997 to $15 billion in 1999, a Singapore Cabinet minister said Friday. Foreign investment in Southeast Asia for the year 2000 was likely to be even lower than the previous year, Singapore Trade and Industry Minister George Yeo said during a meeting with the top economics minister from Myanmar.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks to privatize Bukit Asam by September
Govt seeks to privatize Bukit Asam by September JAKARTA (JP): The government expects to sell some of its shares in coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam to strategic partners by September this year as part of the company's privatization program, a senior government official said. Director general for state enterprises at the Ministry of Finance I Nyoman Tjager said on Thursday after selling shares to strategic partners, the government would sell some shares to the public.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL's rail contract to China
KL's rail contract to China KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia is to award China Railway Engineering Corp. a six billion ringgit (US$1.57 billion) railway contract as part of a planned palmoil swap deal, transport ministry officials said Friday. They confirmed a report in Business Times that the Chinese firm has been picked for the project to double-track the state railway from Seremban 50 km (31 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur down to Johor Baru on the border with Singapore.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie to export cement fiber to Malaysia
Bakrie to export cement fiber to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Building Industries (BBI), a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Bakrie & Brothers, has secured a deal to export 20,000 tons of cement fiber per year to Malaysian firm, Hume Cemboard Bhd. Company president Anton Sukartono said in a statement on Friday that the contract, which was worth Rp 20 billion (about US$1.8 million) a year, was signed in January, with the first delivery to be made next month.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bapepam will not pursue Cibinong's missing deposit'
'Bapepam will not pursue Cibinong's missing deposit' JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said on Friday it would leave it to the shareholders of publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong to decide whether Bapepam should continue investigating the company's "missing" deposit worth US$250 million.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
PRSI hopes for two diving golds at SEAG
PRSI hopes for two diving golds at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) hopes to take two golds from the diving events at the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September by sending their athletes on a one-month overseas stint to China. "I can assure you of at least two golds from diving after the training session in China," said coach Harly Ramayani firmly on Friday. The PRSI plans to send six divers -- Husaini Nur, Jimmy and M.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Provinces to get 90% of reforestation funds
Provinces to get 90% of reforestation funds JAKARTA (JP): State Minister of Forestry Marzuki Usman said on Thursday that 90 percent of reforestation funds raised from timber companies would be given to regional administrations in a bid to improve land rehabilitation programs in the provinces. The minister said in Balikpapan that 70 percent of the reforestation funds would be channeled to regencies and the other 20 percent to provinces.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Language center makes its mark with one-to-one teaching
Language center makes its mark with one-to-one teaching By Asip A. Hasani YOGYAKARTA (JP): Loud laughter echoed from the Colorado Language Institute (LB-Colorado), which has been at the forefront in promoting Indonesian language courses in the city. A middle-aged European man looked confused at the reaction of the audience to his statement, "Saya akan segera meninggal di Jakarta ...", which he took to mean that he would soon "live" in the country's capital.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Labor unions threatens to continue antidecree rallies
Labor unions threatens to continue antidecree rallies JAKARTA (JP): Major labor unions threatened on Friday to continue to encourage mass strikes until the government canceled the review of a ministerial decree on severance payments. Chairman of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI) Jacob Nua Wea reiterated that the association would never agree to a compromise both with the Association of Indonesian Employers (Apindo) and the government over the much-criticized decree.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. urges RI to solve crisis peacefully
U.S. urges RI to solve crisis peacefully WASHINGTON (Agencies): The United States said on Thursday it would back Indonesia if it solved peacefully the political crisis that threatens to end Abdurrahman Wahid's 19-month presidency. "The United States hopes to see Indonesia achieve a timely resolution of the political crisis taking place there, ideally in a way that promotes reconciliation and effective governance," State Department spokesman Philip Reeker told a news briefing.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May.25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,875 75 2,522,000 Adindo Foresta 115 5 50,000 AGIS 135 0 2,033,000 Alakasa 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,100 25 1,139,000 Alter Abadi 85 0 6,500 Alumindo Light 550 0 48,000 Andhi Chandra 1,650 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 145 10 5,000 Aneka Tambang 925 25 2,736,000 Apac Citra 300 5 102,000 Aqua Golden...
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
BCA's profit
BCA's profit I refer to the article BCA books 50% raise in pre-tax profit in Q1, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on May 22, 2001. Once again the spin doctors at BCA have succeeded in publishing an incomplete and misleading report of the bank's financial condition.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angry Bogor residents destroy Merdeka kiosks
Angry Bogor residents destroy Merdeka kiosks BOGOR (JP): Angry residents allegedly from Kebon Kopi subdistrict in Central Bogor attacked and destroyed kiosks near Merdeka shopping mall belonging to vendors from the Batak ethnic group on Friday in the effort to find those who had allegedly assaulted a Kebon Kopi residents. This fracas caused congestion in the busy area, with many public transportation vehicles refusing to pass by the Merdeka shopping mall. Central Bogor Police chief Adj. Comr.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hotels given deadline to pay tax arrears
Hotels given deadline to pay tax arrears JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has given a one-month period for five hotels to pay their tax arrears and fines amounting to Rp 36 billion (US$3.2 million) or face seizure. City Revenue Agency head Deden Supriadi told reporters at the City Hall that his office was working closely with the Directorate of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance to follow up the five hotels. "I hope they will pay their tax arrears in less than one month.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Best or worse option
Best or worse option The power-sharing arrangement that President Abdurrahman Wahid offered to Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri raises some very serious constitutional problems that have to be addressed before anyone, particularly Megawati, can make any commitment one way or another.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'RI soccer team ready to take on China'
'RI soccer team ready to take on China' JAKARTA (JP): China's soccer coach Velibor 'Bora' Milutinovic avoided playing psychological games with Indonesian counterpart Benny Dolo ahead of the Indonesia-China encounter of the 2002 World Cup Group Nine Asia Zone qualifier at Bung Karno Stadium on Sunday. Bora told a media briefing Friday that his team was ready for Sunday's clash and that Jakarta's heat did not pose a significant problem for the Chinese.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Buana eyes 16% rise in profit
Buana eyes 16% rise in profit JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed PT Bank Buana Indonesia expects to achieve a net profit of Rp 118.24 billion this year, a 16 percent increase on the Rp 101.52 billion recorded last year. The bank said in a statement on Friday that total assets were also projected to increase by 12 percent, from Rp 10.6 trillion to 11.95 trillion, with productive assets rising to Rp 10.5 trillion from Rp 9.6 trillion.
Sat, 26 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 Music 5:00 News 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Music 7:00 Evening News 7:30 Quiz 8:30 Music 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, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific's web growth
Asia-Pacific's web growth SINGAPORE (AFP): The Asia Pacific region has become the engine-room for growth in Internet activity, with South Koreans the heaviest users in the world, according to study released Friday.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Denmark aims to reach Sudirman Cup final
Denmark aims to reach Sudirman Cup final This second of two articles previews the Group B teams competing in the Sudirman Cup mixed team championship in Seville, Spain, from May 28 to June 3. JAKARTA (JP): The runner-up at the 1999 Sudirman Cup, Denmark, is the most ambitious to topple China and bring home the trophy. A victory would cement the country's status as a European badminton powerhouse.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political crisis: Is compromise still possible?
Political crisis: Is compromise still possible? As meetings go on in the search for crucial decisions, political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono asks whether the leaders will indeed come to their senses. JAKARTA (JP): To escape from the present political impasse, a compromise among political leaders remains the only possible way out short of the dreaded violent conflicts between opposing groups that reflect the bickering among the political elite. But time is running out.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dozens protest overseas trips
Dozens protest overseas trips BANDUNG: Dozens of residents grouped under the Alliance for People (Alur) joined in a protest against the planned overseas trips of provincial councillors on Friday, saying the people's representatives lacked a sense of crisis. "The people here don't know how to survive as all prices, including fuel and staple food, are on the rise. How come they are making plans to go abroad," demonstration coordinator Usep Agus remarked.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Weekend Lineup
Weekend Lineup JAKARTA (JP): Following are sports competitions to be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (Note: all times in West Indonesia Time): Sunday Soccer World Cup qualifier: Indonesia vs China, RCTI, 04.00 p.m. Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, RCTI, 10.00 p.m. (delayed) Monday Soccer Italian League: AS Roma vs AC Milan, RCTI, 01.15 a.m.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Generic medicine and other things
Generic medicine and other things Marius Widjajarta, a medical doctor and the chairman of the Indonesian Health Consumers Empowerment Foundation (YPKKI), has protested the government's decision to raise the price of generic medicine. The protest is aimed at expressing his concern over the issue, and obtaining the public's sympathy.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo promises to pursue cases against Estrada
Arroyo promises to pursue cases against Estrada MANILA (AP): President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Friday assured leaders of groups which helped oust predecessor Joseph Estrada that her administration would firmly pursue criminal cases against him. Arroyo came under fire from leftist radicals and other anti- Estrada groups for not opposing the detained leader's demand to be released to house arrest.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
South Korea's dumping charge denied
South Korea's dumping charge denied JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Textile Association (API) has strongly denied charges of dumping fine cotton yarn in the Korean textile market, as accused by the South Korean Trade Commission.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttlers get advantage from hot weather in Seville
RI shuttlers get advantage from hot weather in Seville JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's head coach Christian Hadinata said the national shuttlers did not suffer any handicaps during their training session at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain, on Friday due to the hot weather in the city. "The weather here is hot and it's much better than competing in chilly weather. We are practicing at the venue and are focusing on technical problems," Christian told The Jakarta Post in a telephone interview.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
SembCorp trying cogen plant
SembCorp trying cogen plant SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): SembCorp Utilities' 815-megawatt cogeneration plant in Singapore is being commissioned, with full operations slated for the third quarter 2001, Kelvin Lee, spokesman for parent SembCorp Industries, said. The plant runs on natural gas piped to Jurong Island from Indonesia's West Natuna Sea. SembCorp Utilities, through SembCorp Gas Pte. Ltd., also sells West Natuna gas to customers on the island and in nearby Jurong.
Sat, 26 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Essential tips commonly used by successful job hunters
Essential tips commonly used by successful job hunters By Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): Are you looking for a job? Or are you exploring opportunities to reposition yourself in the market? Either way, you may want to consider these essential tips used by successful job hunters: 1. re-examine your attitude, 2. prepare a resume that attracts the reader's attention, 3. define your target area and 4. prepare for job interviews. Re-examine your attitude Try to sustain a positive attitude.