Archive: 13 June 2001
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Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Burhanuddin who?
Burhanuddin who? We mean no disrespect to Burhanuddin Abdullah, but his appointment as the government's new economic czar on Tuesday prompted more questions about President Abdurrahman Wahid's intentions or priorities in resolving the country's economic problems. With little explanation from the President, the country was simply left guessing once again about the rationale or the logic behind this latest mini-reshuffle of his Cabinet.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Remembering 'Bung' Karno
Remembering 'Bung' Karno From Media Indonesia The commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sukarno (Bung Karno) was extremely touching, since his name has been so seldom heard for many years. In fact, we all may agree that his name was purposely covered, or only the bad sides of it exposed. But very recently all of a sudden Bung Karno's name, for reasons we do not know, has been repeatedly heard.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bata to open 60 new stores this year
Bata to open 60 new stores this year JAKARTA (JP): PT Sepatu Bata, partly owned by Dutch firm Lagfin B.V., plans a major expansion program despite the country's ongoing economic uncertainty. Sepatu Bata president G.L. Zanacco said here on Tuesday that the company would open 60 new retail outlets in the country's major cities this year as part of the expansion program.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina eyes alliances with foreign firms
Pertamina eyes alliances with foreign firms KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Indonesia's state-run Pertamina plans to reshape its upstream operations following the passage of the oil and gas bill by forming alliances with foreign partners and aggressively participating in domestic and overseas oil and gas projects, Gatot K. Wiroyudo, senior vice president of Pertamina's upstream operations said Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military leaders hold hearing with House
Military leaders hold hearing with House JAKARTA (JP): In a show of unity amid moves to involve them in the ongoing conflict between politicians, senior Indonesian Military (TNI) officials attended on Tuesday a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I. Attending the meeting were all senior commanders: TNI Chief Adm. Widodo Adi Sutjipto, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Passed away at the age of 65
Passed away at the age of 65 in Bandung, West Java, on Monday, June 11, 2001 Turkisi The father of Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post's correspondent in Bandung The funeral took place at Sucen cemetery in Purworejo, Central Java, on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 The management and staff of The Jakarta Post offer their deepest condolences
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wajo plans lake festival
Wajo plans lake festival MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Wajo regency will organize a large, colorful festival beside Tempe Lake in August in conjunction with national independence celebrations. Asri Syamsuddin, head of marketing at the South Sulawesi Cultural and Tourism Agency, said he hoped the Tempe Lake Festival would draw foreign tourists, Antara reported on Tuesday. The festival will be promoted at Bali Travel Mart (BTM), which opens in Denpasar on Thursday.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate June 12
Rupiah rate June 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lampung textiles arrive for Jakarta anniversary
Lampung textiles arrive for Jakarta anniversary By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): An exhibit of antique textile art that relies mostly on embroidery for its major design features has arrived for the first time in the capital. Lampung cloth, overshadowed by the more well-known gold and red silk tradition of songket from Palembang and West Sumatra and, of course, batik in all its versions, nevertheless shares a rich historical tradition with its counterparts.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Father beats up alleged rapist of his daughter
Father beats up alleged rapist of his daughter JAKARTA (JP): Upon knowing that his five-year-old girl had been raped, an angry father, Hutapea, beat up the alleged culprit, who was his own neighbor, in Bekasi on Tuesday morning. Hutapea, a resident of Jl. Musi in Bekasi Barat said his daughter, Ve, pointed out the man to him, who was a 17-year-old cigarette vendor named Rachmat, his own neighbor. "Rachmat said he did it ten days ago, and he was sorry. But I was really, really mad.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
16 nations in anti-mine action
16 nations in anti-mine action SINGAPORE (AFP): A 16-nation anti-mine exercise involving the world's top naval powers formally opened here on Tuesday with a call for greater co-operation to keep the Western Pacific safe for global shipping. Fifteen ships and 1,500 personnel are taking part in the 12- day inaugural Western Pacific Mine Countermeasure Exercise and First Western Pacific Diving Exercise.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man killed after stealing money
Man killed after stealing money JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents killed one of two thieves caught red-handed stealing money from a car belonging to PT. Ilung Pratama on Jl. Sapta, Tebet, South Jakarta, on Tuesday afternoon. Tebet police subprecinct chief Comr. Darwawan said the residents were about to set fire to the thief, identified as 32- year old Chandra, a resident Tambora district in West Jakarta, before police stepped in and took him into custody.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Environmental desecration
Environmental desecration I visited Makassar recently and stayed at Hotel Sedona where the service and facilities were great. I really enjoyed the vibrancy and friendliness of Makassar, the fresh air and its relative cleanliness compared to Jakarta. What I didn't enjoy was that the view of the harbor and natural atmosphere of the bay forming the harbor has been ruined by the actions of PT Telkom and the local authority of Makassar.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Makassar students renew protest
Makassar students renew protest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Fifty students of the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) put on a theater roadshow in Makassar on Tuesday as part of a renewal of their protest against the government's plan to raise fuel prices and electricity rates. The drama show, including pantomimes expressing the hard life of low income people, was performed by UMI's student art workshop members in a long march from one campus to another.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local women discover two bodies in Pidie
Local women discover two bodies in Pidie BANDA ACEH, ACEH (JP): More than 100 women who were combing a forest in Pidie regency on Tuesday found a dead body of a man believed to be one of several men reported missing since the Indonesian Military conducted an operation there three days ago. The women from the villages in the southern part of the district of Meureudu said that the corpse, identified to be of Tengku Puhari, 30, was found in the Dije river with a gunshot wound to the head.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL palmoil ends higher
KL palmoil ends higher KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures closed mostly higher on Tuesday on prospects of more purchases by China, which is suffering from a severe drought. Traders said an expected increase in soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), which is waiting for the release of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) supply/demand data on Tuesday, also helped support the Malaysian market.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police returning to state terrorism: Hasnan Habib
Police returning to state terrorism: Hasnan Habib The recent police raid on the Asia-Pacific Labor Solidarity Conference on Neoliberalism and an attack by an anticommunist group on its participants, including dozens of foreigners, indicate that authorities have again employed state terrorism, says Let. Gen. (ret.) Hasnan Habib.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta commodity bourse will soon trade CPO
Jakarta commodity bourse will soon trade CPO JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) will trade crude palm oil (CPO) beginning next week in a bid to lure more traders into the newly established futures exchange bourse. JFX president Hasan Zain Mahmud said the initial trading of the CPO would be launched on June 20, making it the third commodity available in the bourse after olein and coffee.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two gang members shot dead
Two gang members shot dead JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives shot dead two members of the Red Axe gang who attempted to escape arrest early on Tuesday. Police attempted to apprehend the two gang members after they were spotted robbing a motorist in front of the Sumber Waras Psychiatric Hospital on Jl. Latumeten in Grogol, West Jakarta. West Jakarta Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Syahardiantono said the two gang members, who remain unidentified, appeared to be between 23 and 25 years of age.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Films * Monthly French Film, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. * The 6th French Film Festival in Indonesia, at Mitra 21: Taxi 2, 2:15 p.m., June 15, 4:55 p.m., June 16, 7:05 p.m., June 17. Le Placard, 2:15 p.m., June 16, 7:05 p.m., June 15, 9:15 p.m., June 17. Jet Set, 2:15 p.m., June 17, 4:55 p.m., June 15, 9:15 p.m., June 16. Harry, un ami qui vous veut du bien, 4:55 p.m., June 17, 7:05 p.m.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Southwest Pacific Forum 'should not eclipse ASEAN'
Southwest Pacific Forum 'should not eclipse ASEAN' JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of foreign affairs Ali Alatas has said that the establishment of the projected Southwest Pacific Forum should not in any way reduce the importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Speaking at a seminar titled Identifying Challenges and Opportunities in the West Pacific Region, Ali underlined on Tuesday that ASEAN should remain the cornerstone of Indonesia's foreign policy.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador Today, the Philippines celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of its independence. It is an occasion for every Filipino to look back with pride on our past. For in struggles against colonizers and foreign aggressors, in the fight against tyranny and injustice at home, in face of periods of great trial and uncertainty, Filipinos have eventually emerged triumphant. Our love for freedom and democracy has ensured this.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hints of unfair practices found in Indomaret operation
Hints of unfair practices found in Indomaret operation JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian antimonopoly watchdog said on Tuesday it had found indications of unfair business practices by retail chain Indomaret. Didik J. Rachbini, a member of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), said that after conducting a thorough three-month investigation, the commission had found indications that Indomaret had forced other small retailers out of business.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples. Intermarriages and alliances solidified these cross-cultural and economic links. Over the centuries, the movement of peoples, goods and ideas between the two archipelagos intensified.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government rejects workers' demands on ministerial decrees
Government rejects workers' demands on ministerial decrees JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid turned down on Tuesday the demands of the Federation of All Indonesian Workers Union (FSPSI) to nullify two controversial ministerial decrees on labor issues but agreed to give some concessions to protect workers rights.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
World champions home with a strong plea
World champions home with a strong plea JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's badminton players who arrived on Tuesday at about 6.00 p.m. at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, called on the government to pay more attention to athletes, especially after their retirement. Fresh from winning titles at the World Championships in Seville, Spain, on Sunday, men's singles player Hendrawan and men's doubles specialist Tony Gunawan said the government should provide pension to athletes who had won major titles.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
New economic czar named
New economic czar named JAKARTA (JP): In a second Cabinet shake-up in less than one month, beleaguered President Abdurrahman Wahid reshuffled his economic ministers on Tuesday in a bid to create a more effective economic team. In a statement read out on behalf of the President by a spokesman, Abdurrahman named Burhanuddin Abdullah, currently deputy governor of Bank Indonesia, as the new Coordinating Minister for the Economy, replacing Rizal Ramli.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,525 25 1,958,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 0 AGIS 140 0 744,500 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,050 -25 123,500 Alter Abadi 100 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 0 2,500 Andhi Chandra 1,800 0 6,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 150 0 0 Aneka Tambang 925 0 4,627,500 Apac Citra 295 -5 50,000 Aqua Golden 12,200 -300 6,500...
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian opposition seeks probe into judiciary
Malaysian opposition seeks probe into judiciary KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia said on Tuesday it was taking very seriously a judge's claim that a superior told him to drop a case involving electoral irregularities and the opposition called for an inquiry into judicial independence.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says no subsidy for public transportation
Sutiyoso says no subsidy for public transportation JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso rejected on Tuesday a suggestion that the city subsidize public transportation, saying that none of the 2001 city budget could be spared for such a subsidy. "None of the 2001 city budget can be spared for a subsidy. We have made no preparations to address fuel price increases," Sutiyoso announced at City Hall.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manipulation suspected in registration of refugees
Manipulation suspected in registration of refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Changes in the results of last week's registration of East Timorese refugees have aroused suspicion in Kupang of the possible manipulation of registration results. The refugees chose last week whether to remain in Indonesia or return to East Timor.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Navy intercepts turtle shipment
Navy intercepts turtle shipment MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A Navy vessel has intercepted a boat carrying 230 green turtles from Tanimbar, South East Maluku, to the port of Benoa in Bali, Antara reported on Tuesday. Col. Pramono Hadi, chief of the Mataram Naval Base, said the Wijijaya I ship, registered to Bali businessman Wiji Zakaria, was stopped near the Gili Trawangan islands. The ship and its crew had been sent to Mataram's Lembar Port for further investigation, Pramono said.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flea markets for the poor
Flea markets for the poor By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Flea markets often surprise us by offering things that cannot be found in supermarkets, shopping malls or other stores. That if you do not mind using or wearing used items. Try strolling along the Kebayoran Lama market in South Jakarta. Located beneath an overpass, you will find dozens of stalls selling second-hand goods. From shoes, electric guitars and bedcovers to electric fans, cassettes and bicycles, its all here.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto admitted to hospital
Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat. Hospital spokeswoman Tuti Dwi Patmayanti said Soeharto, who turned 80 on Friday, was taken to the hospital at 1:30 p.m. by his second eldest son Bambang Trihatmodjo and youngest daughter Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Olympic Day Run starts June 24
Olympic Day Run starts June 24 JAKARTA (JP): National athletes, as well as the general public, are invited to take part in the Jakarta Anniversary Olympic Day Run, to be held here on June 24. The event offers prize money ranging from Rp 50,000 (US$4.5) to Rp 1.5 million. The run is jointly organized by the National Sports Council and the Jakarta authority in conjunction with the city's 474th anniversary on June 23.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Council wants disco closed
Council wants disco closed SEMARANG: The legislative council of Semarang has urged the mayoralty to close down Murni Musik disco on Jl. Gajahmada, in compliance with a request from local police, Antara reported on Tuesday. Semarang Mayor Sukawi Sutarip had been scheduled to discuss the problem with other agencies on Monday, including looking into allegations that the club had been used for drug dealing. City police chief Sr. Comr Halba R.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Traffic police officer hit by bus
Traffic police officer hit by bus JAKARTA (JP): A Hiba Utama bus hit and killed a traffic police officer in front of the Holland Bakery store on Jl. Hasyim Ashari in Central Jakarta on Tuesday morning. Chief of Gambir Police subprecinct Comr. Nurhadi said the victim, Adj. Brig. Rohadi, 44, was also a member of the police station's motorcycle patrol.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Official admits national exams are inadequate
Official admits national exams are inadequate JAKARTA (JP): The government admitted on Tuesday that the current national final examination is inadequate in testing students' academic ability. The Ministry of Education's director general for primary and secondary education, Indra Djati Sidi, admitted that the National Examination (Ebtanas) had drawbacks and said his office is now developing a new system to replace it. "So, we have to change our evaluation.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia CPO export revenue down 30%
Indonesia CPO export revenue down 30% JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia crude palm oil (CPO) export revenue between January and April this year fell by around 30 percent compared with the same period last year, as a plunge in world CPO demand pressured prices, the government said on Tuesday. Minister for Industry and Trade Luhut B. Pandjaitan put no figure on Indonesia's CPO export revenue. But CPO output last year was some 6.5 million tons, and an estimated 7.5 million tons this year.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto admitted to hospital
Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat. Hospital spokeswoman Tuti Dwi Patmayanti said Soeharto, who turned 80 only last Friday, was taken to the hospital at 1:30 p.m. by his two children, second eldest son Bambang Trihatmodjo and youngest daughter Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore's OCBC makes bid for rival Keppel Tat Lee
Singapore's OCBC makes bid for rival Keppel Tat Lee SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore's Overseas Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (OCBC) on Tuesday launched a S$4.8 billion (US$2.65 billion) offer to buy Keppel Capital Holdings (KCH), owner of Keppel Tat Lee Bank. The all-cash move was the latest development in a shakeout of the Singapore financial sector which is being encouraged by the government to make the industry more competitive globally.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'poreans keep fish in 'hotels'
S'poreans keep fish in 'hotels' SINGAPORE (AP): Men in this wealthy Southeast Asian city-state are spending thousands of dollars every month to keep their tropical fish in "hotels" across the island. Even Singaporeans with their own ponds are turning to fish hotels because they don't have enough space for their koi at home, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati laughs at Abdurrahman's move
Megawati laughs at Abdurrahman's move JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was reported to have just laughed at President Abdurrahman Wahid's latest Cabinet shake-up on Tuesday, when minister of finance Prijadi Praptosuhardjo became the 11th Cabinet member dismissed by the President during his 20-month tenure.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Honda to open KL plant
Honda to open KL plant TOKYO (DPA): Honda Motor Co. said on Tuesday its new joint venture company in Malaysia will begin producing passenger cars at an annual rate of 20,000 units in early 2003. DRB-Oriental Honda Sdn. Bhd. will manufacture the Civic, Accord and two other models, Honda said. Funded last November, the joint venture will start building a plant on 320,000 square metres of land in Pegoh in July. Total investment is estimated at 5.4 billion yen (US$45 million), Honda said.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
State terrorism in vogue again
State terrorism in vogue again The raid on an international labor conference last week indicates that the police have again employed state terrorism, says Let. Gen. (ret.) Hasnan Habib. Question: Did the National Police apply the New Order's repressive methods when they raided and detained participants of the Asia-Pacific conference in Sawangan near Jakarta on Friday?
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
The WPF: An idea worth pursuing
The WPF: An idea worth pursuing By Irawan Abidin JAKARTA (JP): The administration of President Abdurrahman Wahid is often criticized for its directions in foreign policy. Its first diplomatic initiative gave the impression that it was trying to form an anti-Western grouping composed of Indonesia, India, China and the Russian Federation. Then it gave the impression that it was being soft on Israel, which did not sit well with many Indonesians.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
UKI area not safe
UKI area not safe From Warta Kota The area in front of Indonesian Christian University (UKI) has long been notorious for its traffic jams and crime. Many people have fallen victim to crime in this area. As far as I know this matter has frequently been raised by the mass media, but the authorities have done little to solve the problem. Presently the conditions here are getting worse. The traffic jams are more severe and the criminals are getting younger, most of them preadolescents.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Book row ruins Thai-Myanmar ties
Book row ruins Thai-Myanmar ties By Edward Tang BANGKOK: The year: 1549. The place: Ayutthaya province of Thailand. Thousands of Myanmar soldiers are looting, raping and killing. They burn everything, including Buddhist temples and relics, to the ground. Men and women join hands in the fight to protect the ancient Thai capital from the cruel invaders. Among the heroes that day is Thai Queen Suriyothai, who dies while leading troops into battle.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippine's experiment in nationhood
Philippine's experiment in nationhood MANILA: At a time when a gang of hostage-takers defines the international image of the Philippines, it is difficult to escape the conclusion that our experiment in nationhood is itself hostage to circumstance. Even today's official celebration of Independence Day -- a simple affair determined in part by the new government's budgetary discipline -- is a study in straightened circumstances.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin: Asia must break free of economic straightjacket
Thaksin: Asia must break free of economic straightjacket BANGKOK (AFP): Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Tuesday that Asia must break out of its economic "straightjacket" of dependence on foreign exports if it is to overcome poverty. Thaksin said regional development depended on new policies that encourage investment in the private sector, which is still recovering from the economic crisis of 1997-98.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor still plans August elections
E. Timor still plans August elections DILI (AP): East Timor's UN administrators said on Tuesday they would push ahead with historic elections in August despite fears of unrest. UN administrator Sergio Vieira de Mello has signed an order for elections determining a new governing assembly to proceed on Aug. 30 as planned, said UN spokesperson Barbara Reis. The 88-member assembly will help draft a constitution and steer the nascent nation to full independence sometime next year.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto admitted to hospital
Soeharto admitted to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was admitted on Tuesday to the privately-run Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, due to an uneven heart beat. Hospital spokeswoman Tuti Dwi Patmayanti said Soeharto, who turned 80 on Friday, was taken to the hospital at 1:30 p.m. by his second eldest son Bambang Trihatmodjo and youngest daughter Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih. Col. Maliki Mift, Soeharto's personal assistant, said, "Bapak's health condition is stable.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Paddies face harvest failure
Paddies face harvest failure MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Paddy fields in Sidrap regency covering an area of 1,000 hectares will not see a harvest anytime soon because of recent floods, Antara reported on Tuesday. Sidrap deputy regent Ridwan said floods are also threatening 1,000 hectares of hybrid corn crops in the area. Floods following heavy rain since Friday, however, have not affected other property. (04)
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian corporate law enforcers need more powers, say experts
Asian corporate law enforcers need more powers, say experts SINGAPORE (AFP): Asian countries have made significant progress to improve laws for better corporate governance but more efforts in the area of enforcement are needed, speakers at a forum said on Tuesday. Guardians of corporate governance in the region still lack the authority to ensure companies adhere to the laws, said Gabriel Hawawini, dean of investment banking at French business school INSEAD.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Do police know who they are accountable to?
Do police know who they are accountable to? By Adnan Pandupraja JAKARTA (JP): The new Police Bill was submitted to the House of Representatives by Baharuddin Lopa immediately after he had been installed as the Minister of Justice and Human Rights. Together with the then National Police chief Gen. Soerojo Bimantoro, he submitted to the House the draft of a law to replace the current Police Law No. 28 of 1977.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bung' Karno and other leaders
'Bung' Karno and other leaders From Media Indonesia Indonesia's first president Sukarno, is still remembered fondly by many Indonesians. Charismatic Sukarno was honored as a national fighter and his teachings are still popular to date. Sukarno, however, left dark pages in the history of the country as during his presidency, he tended to act as a dictator.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's team, parties divided over session's agenda
Gus Dur's team, parties divided over session's agenda JAKARTA (JP): The lobbying team of embattled President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and party leaders agreed on Tuesday to overcome the political stalemate in the special session of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August, but the two sides were divided over the event's main agenda.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Procon, Jones Lang cut ties
Procon, Jones Lang cut ties JAKARTA (JP): PT Procon Indah and Jones Lang LaSalle have agreed to separate their operations in Indonesia at the conclusion of their Technical Services Agreement, which expires on June 30. The two companies said in a joint statement issued on Tuesday that they would continue their 20-year history of operations in the country independently.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local junior shuttlers show their strength
Local junior shuttlers show their strength By Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Junior shuttlers from the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) dominated the opening day of the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open at the Bhinneka sports hall on Tuesday. Boy's singles top seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro, who received a bye in the first round, easily outclassed Harry Hartono of Jakarta-based Tangkas Bogasari 15-5, 15-3 in the second round.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian growth forecasts cut as downturn bites
Asian growth forecasts cut as downturn bites SINGAPORE (Reuters): The moribund global economic outlook and in particular the U.S. slowdown has seen economists lop sizable chunks off this year's growth forecasts for Asia's regional economies. Of the 13 countries surveyed in the latest quarterly Reuters economic survey, 11 had growth forecasts pared back compared with a similar survey three months ago.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Three-in-one' not for Saturdays, Sundays
'Three-in-one' not for Saturdays, Sundays JAKARTA (JP): The city administration has decided to allow cars with fewer than three passengers to pass through some of the restricted traffic areas on the city's main streets which are known as three-in-one areas on Saturdays. With the new decision, the restrictions on the three-in-one streets would not apply on Sundays, Saturdays and national holidays.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal loggers caught in the act
Illegal loggers caught in the act PALU, Central Sulawesi: The agency managing Lore Laban National Park is investigating the case of seven men who were allegedly caught chopping trees in the area. Head of the agency Banjar Yulianto Laban told Antara on Tuesday that the illegal loggers came from the village of Pesaku, some 100 kilometers from the national park. They were caught red-handed by forest rangers in the village of Watumaeta last week.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trial of East Timor human rights cases delayed
Trial of East Timor human rights cases delayed JAKARTA (JP): The trial of suspects in the East Timor human right violence cases will not begin within the next four months, Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Tuesday. "We have problems in recruiting 30 judges who have excellent capability in both national and international law ... as we know, many of the human rights violation cases have much to do with international law," Bagir said.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bung' Karno and other leaders
'Bung' Karno and other leaders From Media Indonesia Indonesia's first president Sukarno, is still remembered fondly by many Indonesians. Charismatic Sukarno was honored as a national fighter and his teachings are still popular to date. Sukarno, however, left dark pages in the history of the country as during his presidency, he tended to act as a dictator.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Raid hoodlums, but not vendors, warn experts
Raid hoodlums, but not vendors, warn experts JAKARTA (JP): The city administration should discriminate in its handling of hoodlums and street vendors. The city should not arrest street vendors and other informal traders as the police arrest hoodlums, experts said on Tuesday. Noted criminologist Mulyana W.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PM's son quits ruling party post
PM's son quits ruling party post KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's second son, who quit business in April over allegations involving government projects, has given up his post in the ruling party's youth wing, an official said on Tuesday. Mokhzani Mahathir resigned as treasurer of the United Malays National Organization's (UMNO) youth section, said a party official, who asked not to be identified.
Wed, 13 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAK Follow-up actions to Dayak-Madura reconciliation urged PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (JP): Several local tribal leaders have called on all levels of the government to promptly follow up results of the newly concluded Dayak people's congress, which recommended the settlement of interethnic conflicts that occurred months earlier.