Archive: 31 May 2001
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Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia aims to win more than 67 golds at SEA Games
Malaysia aims to win more than 67 golds at SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): Host country Malaysia is still hoping to win more than 67 gold medals at the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, despite deteriorating performances within some sports agencies lately. Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said on Tuesday that the problems faced by the organizations would not affect the national squad's preparations for the Sept. 8 to Sept. 17 Games.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Parents of PRD chief escape blast
Parents of PRD chief escape blast BOGOR (JP): A bomb exploded at the house of the parents of Budiman Sudjatmiko, chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PRD), here on Wednesday morning. Rahman, chief of the neighborhood security unit in Sukaresmi subdistrict, Tanah Sereal district, said that the blast occurred at about 2 a.m. in the house of Wartono Karyo Utomo and Sri Sulastri. No injuries were reported.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 30, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,675 -25 468,000 Adindo Foresta 120 5 162,000 AGIS 140 -5 1,819,000 Alakasa 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,100 0 2,399,500 Alter Abadi 90 0 500 Alumindo Light 575 -25 4,000 Andhi Chandra 1,700 50 77,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 145 0 0 Aneka Tambang 925 -25 3,849,000 Apac Citra 300 -5 110,000 Aqua...
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate May 30
Rupiah rate May 30 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aboriginal dancers find a new stage
Aboriginal dancers find a new stage By Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Arriving in Jakarta this week wide-eyed on their first trip outside Australia were young members of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance group who will feature at JakArt 2001. Looking out over the lush rice fields and fish ponds around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, dancers from the Torres Strait islands north of Australia were reminded of home.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates May.30
U.S. Dollar Rates May.30 Latest Previous %Change Yen 120.16-18 120.03-13 +0.11 Euro* 0.8545-50 0.8553-58 -0.09 British Pound 1.4202-07 1.4231-35 -0.20 Swiss Franc 1.7835-40 1.7805-15 +0.17 Canadian Dollar* 1.5404-14 1.5377-87 +0.18 Australian Dollar* 0.5130-35 0.5168-73 -0.74 New Zealand Dollar 0.4178-83 0.4209-16 -0.74 Deutsche Mark 2.2875-89 2.2854-67 +0.09 Czech Koruna 39.945-75 39.943-73 +0.01 Hungary Forint 296.69-20 296.87-17 -0.06 Danish Krone 8.7196-50 8.7131-85 +0.07 Norwegian Krone...
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cars fouling Asian air but high-tech offers hope
Cars fouling Asian air but high-tech offers hope SINGAPORE (Reuters): Toxic emissions from vehicles are the leading cause of air pollution in Asia but stepped-up collaboration within the region and new technology for "greener" cars offer hope for a cleaner environment, experts say.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR asked to hold special session
MPR asked to hold special session JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of calling on the People's Consultative Assembly to hold a special session to request President Abdurrahman Wahid account for his administration's performance. The special session, expected to be held in about two months, could spell the end of Abdurrahman's presidency if his account is rejected. Abdurrahman has not yet commented on the House's decision.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Museums want autonomy to improve services
Museums want autonomy to improve services JAKARTA (JP): The problems museums anywhere in the world face, including those in Jakarta, are budget constraints and small number of visitors. But officials say the problems can be solved if museums are given autonomy to manage their own business, including their finances. Museums should no longer be seen as nonprofit bodies, according Tinia Budiati, a director of the Jakarta History Museum, more popularly known as Fatahilah Museum on Jl.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political elite warned against provoking masses
Political elite warned against provoking masses JAKARTA (JP): As tensions rise in some parts of the country, top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the political elite and legislators on Wednesday against making provocative statements that could worsen the security situation in the country.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Abdurrahman supporters vow more chaos
Abdurrahman supporters vow more chaos JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of impassioned supporters of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid marched from the National Monument to the House of Representatives, recited prayers, broke down the gates and stormed into the compound. Coming from various action groups, the people vowed to create further chaos in the provinces, should the House call for a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to impeach the President.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Quick action sought against water theft
Quick action sought against water theft JAKARTA (JP): A councillor revealed on Wednesday that as many as 4,729 unauthorized pipe installations had been found in the city's three mayoralties since the beginning of this year. "Water theft should be stopped. We don't want it to affect the revenue of the city-owned tap water firm PT PAM Jaya," Councillor Muhayar of the Justice Party told reporters.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE bankers to meet in S'pore
SE bankers to meet in S'pore SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Southeast Asian central bankers will gather in Singapore for a two-day meeting starting Friday to discuss developments in the financial markets, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the meeting's host, Wednesday. The 36th Conference of the Governors of Southeast Asian Central Banks will meet behind closed doors and discuss financial sector reforms and financial stability.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Press Council protests
Press Council protests From Rakyat Merdeka Hereby the Press Council deeply regrets and strongly protests the brutal actions by a group of people who beat up and tortured six journalists in Tegal, Central Java, while they were carrying out their journalistic tasks, which are completely protected by the 1945 Constitution and Law No. 40/1999 on the press.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibition * Indonesian 'Kain Ikat' from many places around the country at any ages, at Gaya Gallery (Gaya Fusion of Senses), Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), until Jun. 10. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Phone: 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garuda Indonesia says it will maintain domestic fares
Garuda Indonesia says it will maintain domestic fares JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will maintain its domestic fares although several other local airlines have announced higher fares. "It is not timely to raise the domestic fares at present when the buying power of people is still low," Pujobroto, spokesman for state-owned Garuda, said on Wednesday. He said with the current fares, the airline operator would still be able to cope with the rising operating costs.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, host of local factors at play
Asian currencies mixed late, host of local factors at play SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies turned in a mixed performance Wednesday, with local factors taking precedence in the absence of any clear direction from the yen. The Indonesian rupiah edged marginally lower as members of Parliament moved closer to ordering the impeachment of President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices for industry up 12%
Fuel prices for industry up 12% JAKARTA (JP) State oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Wednesday an average of 12 percent increase in fuel prices for industrial users in June. Pertamina said in a statement that the price of automotive diesel oil for industrial users would be increased by 11 percent to Rp 1,285 (about 11.5 U.S. cents) per liter, industrial diesel oil by 12 percent to Rp 1,250, bunker oil by 14 percent to Rp 945 per liter, and kerosene by 9 percent to Rp 1,275 per liter.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI human rights worsen: Amnesty
RI human rights worsen: Amnesty LONDON (AFP): The human rights situation deteriorated in Indonesia last year with killings and torture by the security forces undermining efforts to investigate past abuses, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Turmoil is Indonesia's gravest immediate threat
Turmoil is Indonesia's gravest immediate threat SINGAPORE: Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid had intended to declare an emergency on Monday, but backed down for lack of military and Cabinet support just before he was to go on nationwide television. This disclosure comes from his Coordinating Security Minister. Instead, he issued a watered-down brief to the minister, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, to ensure public order in the tumultuous days ahead.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
JakArt 2001 carnival rolls into town for a month
JakArt 2001 carnival rolls into town for a month By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): A canopy of blue skies is stretched across the city for JakArt 2001, the first international carnival of the arts in the capital, to open on Thursday. For an entire month the city will be converted into a sprawling stage throbbing with the sight of visual arts and the sound of performing artists from around the world.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik's profit up
Semen Gresik's profit up JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed cement company PT Semen Gresik booked a 14 percent increase in net profit to Rp 121.6 billion (US$11 million) during the first quarter of the year, up from Rp 106.6 billion in the same period last year. The state-owned company said in a statement quoted by Detik.com that its first quarter sales rose 36 percent to Rp 994.97 billion from Rp 734.15 billion.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia palm oil ends lower
Malaysia palm oil ends lower KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures drifted at the close on Wednesday with players expecting the export figures for May to show declines once again, traders said. Cargo surveyors Intertech Testing Services (ITS) and Societe Generale de Surveillance Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SGS) are scheduled to release the export data on Thursday.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt uncertain over Paris Club debt rescheduling
Govt uncertain over Paris Club debt rescheduling JAKARTA (JP): The government is still uncertain as to whether it will be able to obtain a vital rescheduling facility from the Paris Club of creditor nations of some US$2.7 billion in sovereign debt maturing this year given its continuing dispute with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
JakArt 2001 carnival rolls into town for a month
JakArt 2001 carnival rolls into town for a month By Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): A canopy of blue skies is stretched across the city for JakArt 2001, the first international carnival of the arts in the capital, to open on Thursday. For an entire month the city will be converted into a sprawling stage throbbing with the sight of visual arts and the sound of performing artists from around the world.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teachers
Teachers Court decision upsets Makassar teachers. Page 2 Museums Museums want autonomy to improve services. Page 3 Threat Turmoil is Indonesia's gravest immediate threat. Page 4 Badminton Indonesia clears first hurdle in Sudirman Cup. Page 6 Debts Govt uncertain over Paris Club debt rescheduling. Page 12 Rights Rights body denounces effect of globalization Page14
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aboriginal dance group finds new stage in Jakarta
Aboriginal dance group finds new stage in Jakarta By Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Arriving in Jakarta this week wide-eyed on their first trip outside Australia were young members of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance group who will feature at JakArt 2001. Looking out over the lush rice fields and fish ponds around Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, dancers from the Torres Strait islands north of Australia were reminded of home.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unruliness at the House seems order of the day
Unruliness at the House seems order of the day JAKARTA (JP): An interruption from the rank and file of the legislature would have been unthinkable a few years ago, but that has quickly become a thing of the past as "anything goes" seems to be the order of today's House of Representatives.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Red tape hurts investment image
Red tape hurts investment image By Donna Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): This immigration horror story illustrates the bureaucratic tangle that threatens Indonesia's investment image. Reports have surfaced of the deportation in May of a British investor, David Eddy. He visited Bengkulu in the 1990's and found it appealing and full of promise.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: Lippo SOLID COOPERATION: Lippo Group chief commissioner Mochtar Riady (center) and (from left to right) Ivan S. Budiono (LippoBank managing director), Ian B. Clyne (LippoBank president), Hanafiah Djajawinata (Unilever customer director) and A.A. Pranatadjaja (Unilever corporate relations director) put their hands together for solid teamwork after signing a joint cash management accord.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Protocol confusion at G-15 opening
Protocol confusion at G-15 opening JAKARTA (JP): While Abdurrahman Wahid's and Megawati Soekarnoputri's political allies were locked in heated debate at the House of Representatives a few hundred meters away, the President and Vice President were themselves unwittingly involved in a protocol mix-up at the G-15 summit. At the opening ceremony of the summit Abdurrahman introduced Megawati to the summit participants and asked her to read out his written speech.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court submits legal opinion
Supreme Court submits legal opinion JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Court completed on Wednesday deliberations, as requested by the government, who had asked the court to rule the legality of a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly. However, Supreme Court justices were tight-lipped on their conclusion saying that it had to be delivered to the President.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
G-15 leaders call for better cooperation
G-15 leaders call for better cooperation JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, in his address at the Group of 15 summit on Wednesday, warned of the dangers of globalization and the urgent need to master information technology (IT). In a brief address at the opening of the group's 11th summit, held at the Jakarta Convention Center, he urged the group to continue to foster stronger cooperation.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans seem undeterred by rowdy rallies
Jakartans seem undeterred by rowdy rallies JAKARTA (JP): People in most places in Jakarta seemed undeterred by demonstrations by thousands of President Abdurrahman Wahid supporters in the capital. Shopping centers opened as usual and there was nothing unusual about the traffic on main roads in the city, such as Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin. However, many offices seemed to anticipate the possibility of unrest as some companies sent their employees home early.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cigna expects bullish demand in local insurance market
Cigna expects bullish demand in local insurance market JAKARTA (JP): Insurance firm PT Asuransi Cigna, formerly known as PT Asuransi Niaga Cigna Life, expects a significant increase in its life assurance business this year despite the bleak outlook for the country's economy. Company finance director David Batubara said on Wednesday that the company's revenue was projected to increase by 35 percent to Rp 92 billion (about US$8.4 million) in 2001 from Rp 68 billion in 2000.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
North Sulawesi tries to lure U.S. investors
North Sulawesi tries to lure U.S. investors WASHINGTON (JP): Officials from North Sulawesi held an investment forum here on Tuesday to lure American investors to invest in the natural resources-rich province. Mayor of Manado Wempie Fredrick said that the North Sulawesi offered several important investment areas such as in agroindustry, fisheries, and mining. "We are here to inform people about the potential of North Sulawesi," he said at the forum held at the Indonesian embassy.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three wounded in KPI office attack
Three wounded in KPI office attack JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified group of one hundred men attacked the office of the Indonesian Sailors' Union (KPI) at Jl Cikini 58, in the Menteng district of Central Jakarta early on Tuesday, injuring three employees. In addition to hurting the three KPI employees, identified as Iswandi, 30, Salam, 25 and Iwan, 28, the attackers also damaged the office doors, windows, and equipment inside the office.
Thu, 31 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.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
G-15 businesses call for use of local currencies
G-15 businesses call for use of local currencies JAKARTA (JP): Private sector representatives from members of the Group of 15 (G-15) developing nations have urged their governments to promote the use of local currencies intra G-15 trading, an Indonesian delegate said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
India, S. Korea, Taiwan and Saudi suspected of dumping
India, S. Korea, Taiwan and Saudi suspected of dumping JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Makers Association (APSyFI) said it had found indications of fiber dumping practices by several countries including India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to appoint auditor to review Guthrie deal
Govt to appoint auditor to review Guthrie deal JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it would appoint an independent auditor to review the controversial US$350 million deal to sell oil palm plantations to Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. Finance minister Prijadi Praptosuhardjo said that although the government had concluded the deal with Guthrie, a review remained necessary.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia worried about Indonesia
Australia worried about Indonesia CANBERRA (AP): Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Wednesday he was concerned about Indonesia's political stability and appealed for a constitutional resolution to the country's growing crisis. "I'm very, very concerned about the instability. Indonesia is very important to Australia. We are watching anxiously what is occurring," Howard told radio station 2GB.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batik expo:
Batik expo: Correction: The Segaragunung batik exhibition will open on Thursday at the National Museum, not on June 1 at the National Gallery, as written in an article in the May 27 edition of Sunday Post. The clarification was made by Luluk Purwanto, part of the JakArt organizing committee member. -- The Editor.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Alco Telkom women's team to be promoted to main division
Alco Telkom women's team to be promoted to main division SEMARANG (JP): Women's volleyball team Alco Sekar Telkom of West Java earned a promotion to the main division for the 2002 national volleyball league (Livoli) by making it to the grand final of the national interclub championships on Wednesday. Alco booked its third successive victory on Wednesday, defeating home team Tugu Muda 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-19) at the Jatidiri sports hall here.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Village children study at protest site
Village children study at protest site JAMBI, Jambi: Dozens of children from the village of Petaling Jaya in Muaro Jambi regency studied in makeshift tents in the grounds of a local council building as they joined their parents at a rally at the councillor's office. Some 168 oil palm farmers staged a protest, demanding a solution to land disputes between them and palm oil producer PT Bahari Gembira Ria. Teacher M.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor seeks UN war crimes tribunal
East Timor seeks UN war crimes tribunal SYDNEY, Australia (Agencies): East Timor's foreign minister called on Wednesday for a UN war crimes tribunal, saying Indonesia had failed to prove it was willing to prosecute army officers for 1999 atrocities in the breakaway territory.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP resort abduction renews Abu Sayyaf terror
RP resort abduction renews Abu Sayyaf terror By Girlie Linao MANILA (DPA): The weekend abduction of 20 tourists and workers from a western Philippine resort has brought back memories of terror unleashed by Muslim extremist Abu Sayyaf rebels during a kidnapping spree last year.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Humorous cartoons depict gloomy Indonesia at exhibition
Humorous cartoons depict gloomy Indonesia at exhibition By I Wayan Juniarta DENPASAR, Bali (JP): When even the best cartoonists and the best cartoons fail to entertain, is it time to start asking just how troubled is our country? The political elite in Jakarta are busy playing their "low- class, high-cost" primitive games. And the people are playing their roles as either passive sufferers or barbaric anarchists.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arson attacks continue, 10 killed in Aceh
Arson attacks continue, 10 killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): At least 10 dead bodies have been found and 120 houses burned in three separate areas in the past two days, officials said on Wednesday. Aceh Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harunantyo confirmed the incidents and alleged that Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels were behind the killings and arson attacks.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
On tobacco industry
On tobacco industry From Media Indonesia The tobacco industry contributes significantly to the state's coffers. This phenomenon is reflected in the government's plan to raise the retail selling price of cigarettes, as one of the methods to boost state income from the excise on cigarettes. This increase will allow the government to enjoy an additional revenue of Rp 500 billion. This rise is intended to ensure that the 2001 budget deficit will remain at a safe level.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Conoco SE Asia earnings to exceed $100M on Gulf deal
Conoco SE Asia earnings to exceed $100M on Gulf deal SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Conoco Indonesia Inc. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Conoco Inc. expects 2001 earnings from Southeast Asian production to more than double from 2000, company President and General Manager Patrick Meyer told Dow Jones Newswires in an interview Wednesday. The 2001 earnings projection assumes Conoco's successful acquisition of Gulf Canada Resources Ltd., a 72 percent shareholder of Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
The first Chinese School in Denpasar, open to all children
The first Chinese School in Denpasar, open to all children By Susi Andrini DENPASAR (JP): Qi li (Stand up), chingle (give respect). The shrill voices of children of between two-and-a-half to four years of age were heard saying in unison, Lao shi zao (Good morning, teacher). Tong xue men zao (Good morning, pupils), said the teacher in reply, adding ching chuo (please sit down), when she asked the pupils to sit down.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
One killed in Pasuruan as unrest continues
One killed in Pasuruan as unrest continues SURABAYA (JP): One person was killed and four others injured in a fierce clash between people claiming to be President Abdurrahman Wahid's supporters and security officers in tense Pasuruan on Wednesday, while another group of people ransacked and torched a Muhammadiyah senior high school in neighboring Situbondo.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Rational politicians' needed to save the nation
'Rational politicians' needed to save the nation JAKARTA (JP): An observer opined that "rational politicians" were needed to save the nation by compromising during the inevitable People's Consultative Assembly special session. "The rationality of the political elite is the only condition needed to realize a welfare state by using their political power until the end of the current administration in 2004," economic and political expert Faisal Basri said during a discussion on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Workers continue rally, demanding decree revocation
Workers continue rally, demanding decree revocation JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of workers staged a rally for the third consecutive day here on Thursday, demanding the revocation of a ministerial decree that they consider benefits employers more than workers. The workers, grouped in the Indonesian National Front for the Workers' Struggle (FNPBI), staged their protest at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
PLN and Paiton close to reaching long-term accord
PLN and Paiton close to reaching long-term accord JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN and independent power producer (IPP) PT Paiton Energy are close to reaching a long-term agreement that would close the book on one of PLN's toughest deal. Paiton president Robert P. Landry said on Wednesday that both sides were close to agreeing on a long-term electricity rate that Paiton sells to PLN. "We're not at a final price yet.... it could be from 4 U.S.cents to 6 U.S.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia clears first hurdle in Sudirman Cup
Indonesia clears first hurdle in Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia cleared its first hurdle at the Sudirman Cup Group B round-robin match by defeating England 4-1 at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain, on Tuesday. But the national team suffered a blow with the injury of world number three men's singles Taufik Hidayat. In Group A, former champion South Korea blanked underdog Sweden 5-0.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Politics, fluid rupiah slowing Indonesian commodity trade
Politics, fluid rupiah slowing Indonesian commodity trade SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The volatility in the Indonesian rupiah, stemming from a leadership crisis in the country, has slowed commodities trading across the country. Market participants are watching developments in Jakarta as these events will likely affect the rupiah, which in turn could influence commodities prices, traders said. "Trading has been relatively quiet since this morning.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Democracy under trial
Democracy under trial With the plenary session of the House of Representatives now behind us, one crucial point is that the process of democratization in Indonesia has at least been undertaken without incident to speak of. Under the circumstances, that certainly is something to be thankful for. Unfortunately though, it is not yet time for Indonesians to breath a sigh of relief.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students involved in bus robbery
Students involved in bus robbery BEKASI (JP): Police detained eight of around 50 vocational high school students alleged of involvement in a robbery committed on Wednesday aboard a Mayasari bus on Jl. Rawa Panjang, Bekasi. After the students boarded the bus, one of them put a sickle around a passenger's neck and demanded that he hand over his wallet, Bekasi police public service unit's First. Adj. Insp. Arwanto told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Black Americans plunge into slavery's legacy in Nigeria
Black Americans plunge into slavery's legacy in Nigeria By Glenn McKenzie GBEREFU ISLAND, Nigeria (AP): The sand trail passed a well where slaves once paused to drink, and ended at a statue of two people linked by chains around their necks. Under a palm tree next to a wooden sign saying "Point of No Return," Loretta Butler broke down and cried.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Graft suspect gets o'seas travel permit
Graft suspect gets o'seas travel permit JAKARTA (JP): The Attorney General's Office has issued a permit allowing tycoon Syamsul Nursalim, a suspect in a graft case, to seek medication for his heart disease in Japan. "Hopefully, Syamsul Nursalim will not escape," the office's spokesman Muljohardjo said on Wednesday. Syamsul, owner of the Gajah Tunggal group, is accused of misappropriating central bank liquidation support, causing the state to suffer Rp 10 trillion in losses.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court decision upsets Makassar teachers
Court decision upsets Makassar teachers MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Hundreds of elementary school teachers were outraged on Wednesday when a panel of judges in the Makassar District Court adjourned the trial of a student's parent who had beaten a fellow teacher. The teachers, from some 400 elementary schools in Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, became even angrier when they learned that the defendant, Syafril Muis Hamzah, was not detained.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Borobudur replica
Borobudur replica In the May 29, 2001 edition of The Jakarta Post you wrote about a replica of the Borobudur temple, which will be presented by the governor of Central Java on June 7, 2001 in Austria. There are some mistakes in your article which need clarification. The replica will not be displayed in Vienna, but in the city of Klagenfurt in southern Austria. The place is not a museum, but a huge park with a large number of buildings from all over the world.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pasundan province not bad at all
Pasundan province not bad at all From Pikiran Rakyat After reading an article in Pikiran Rakyat entitled The support for the name change of West Java province written by H.
Thu, 31 May 2001, 00:00 WIB
SEAG training chief to question Pelti
SEAG training chief to question Pelti JAKARTA (JP): The 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games training director, Kusnan Ismukanto, said on Wednesday he would ask the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) to explain why it had called up men's singles Peter Handoyo to join the Games squad. Kusnan said he had no idea why Pelti preferred to pick Peter, who has no national ranking, over seniors like Andrian Raturandang, Hendri Susilo Pramono and Febi Widhiyanto. "I'll pay special attention to this case.