Archive: 14 June 2001
62 articles found
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene begins to disappear in West Sumatra
Kerosene begins to disappear in West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Soon after the House of Representatives (DPR) approved the government's plan to increase the fuel prices, effective June 15, kerosene and diesel fuel disappeared from West Sumatra's markets. Residents said on Wednesday that the two commodities had vanished from retail outlets as of last week. "Retailers now sell kerosene at between Rp 1,000 and Rp 1,800 per liter, while the old price was only Rp 430.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rizal pledges to carry out 2001 state budget measures
Rizal pledges to carry out 2001 state budget measures JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Finance Minister Rizal Ramli pledged on Wednesday in a meeting with the House of Representatives state budget task force to carry out the budget measures agreed to last week between the former finance minister and the task force. Rizal also anticipated the current debate over the revised 2001 state budget could be completed shortly.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
ATM BNI gives less
ATM BNI gives less From Kompas On April 25, 2001, I tried to withdraw Rp 500,000 from the Bank BNI ATM at Plaza Sentral but received only seven Rp 50,000 banknotes, or Rp 350,000. I waited for a few more minutes but the machine did not produce any more money. The withdrawal slip, oddly, said Rp 500,000 had been debited from my account. I immediately reported this matter to the customer service division of the Plaza Sentral branch of Bank BNI. I was then put in touch with a Mr.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wahyudi a master at clever global parodies
Wahyudi a master at clever global parodies By Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): In the graphic arts, creating extraordinary power in the exploration of visual forms is more than a mere process. It centers on an understanding of concept and technique. Supangkat Wahyudi, who has hundreds of graphic artwork to his credit, selected 30 of them for the exhibition Kodok Tumpak Jaran (A Frog Riding A Horse) at the Milenium Gallery at Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, South Jakarta, until June 18.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three religions come together at house of worship in Bali
Three religions come together at house of worship in Bali Text and photos by Alpha Savitri Griya Kongco Dwipayana is a house of worship of Tri Dharma, a religious sect incorporating Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Not only can it boast a lion dance and unique architecture but it also has a unique history tied to supernatural guidance. DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If you happen to be in Denpasar and are fond of visiting spiritual places, don't miss Griya Kongco Dwipayana.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
[i]The TNI has a long way to go ... because it is still not willing
The TNI has a long way to go ... because it is still not willing to accept completely that independence is what the East Timorese have decided on.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June. 13
Rupiah Rates June. 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore expected to feel bite of U.S. economic slowdown
S'pore expected to feel bite of U.S. economic slowdown SINGAPORE (AFP): Unemployment in Singapore is forecast to rise sharply this year as retrenchments increase and job vacancies fall due to the impact of the U.S. economic slowdown, the government said on Wednesday. An improvement in the unemployment rate to 2.4 percent in the March quarter from 2.9 percent the previous quarter is expected to be shortlived as new graduates flood the market this June, the ministry of manpower said in a report.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Migrants curse government's negligence
Migrants curse government's negligence JAKARTA (JP): The Hongkong-based Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (IMWU) criticized on Tuesday the government's negligence in protecting Indonesian workers overseas and demanded that it establish labor protection laws and regulations. Union representative Sri Bintarti said the government could not remain silent about the rising problems facing migrant workers in Hongkong and other countries.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina eyes Iranian oil for Cilacap refinery
Pertamina eyes Iranian oil for Cilacap refinery JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday it planned to import Iranian crude oil to supply its Cilacap refinery, in a move that could lead to the replacement of Saudi Arabia's more expensive crude. Pertamina president Baihaki Hakim said the company might switch its crude supplier for the Cilacap refinery from Saudi Arabia to Iran, because of the latter's cheaper product.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agum and MPR leaders discuss special session
Agum and MPR leaders discuss special session JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar met with leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to discuss the special session scheduled for Aug. 1, 2001. In his first meeting at the MPR since his appointment earlier this month, Agum was accompanied by Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy Surjadi Soedirdja and Lt. Gen. Djamari Chaniago, chief of Indonesia's Military General Affairs.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
State officials reluctant to disclose wealth
State officials reluctant to disclose wealth JAKARTA (JP): Many state officials have demonstrated their unwillingness to disclose their wealth and assets as only 13 percent of the total forms distributed by the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) have been returned. The head of KPKPN's judicial division Chairul Imam said on Wednesday that a total of 24,999 forms have been distributed since March. But only 3,126 forms have been returned.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
VP receives newly appointed ministers
VP receives newly appointed ministers JAKARTA (JP): Despite her cool reaction to the appointment of new ministers and non-attendance at their induction, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was ready not only to meet with them but also give them instructions. Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Gen.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
French automaker Renault SA to reenter Indonesian market
French automaker Renault SA to reenter Indonesian market JAKARTA (JP): French automaker Renault SA is set to reenter the Indonesian market, following a deal with Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd. and Nissan distributor PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional to sell Renaults cars in Indonesia. Renault vice president for Asia Pacific, Patrick Debrot, said on Wednesday his company expected to capture more than 1.5 percent of the local auto market within the next three years.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada set to return to jail
Estrada set to return to jail MANILA (AP): Ousted President Joseph Estrada is well enough to leave a military hospital and return to his remote detention cell, his doctors told an anti-graft court on Wednesday. The report by Dr.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
House members probing riots
House members probing riots SURABAYA: The House of Representatives and the National Commission on Human Rights are conducting separate investigations into violence in several East Java towns following the House's issuance of a motion of censure against President Abdurrahman Wahid over two weeks ago.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bengkulu explores new tax resources
Bengkulu explores new tax resources BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The provincial administration is drafting six new bylaws on taxes in an effort to bolster its revenue now that the central government is cutting back on regional subsidies, Antara reported on Wednesday. Dharmono Arien, deputy speaker of the provincial legislative council, said the six laws would be endorsed soon.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Exxon 'unlikely' to restart Aceh operations soon
Exxon 'unlikely' to restart Aceh operations soon SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia is unlikely to resume normal operations at its natural gas fields as promptly as senior officials at Indonesian national oil and gas company Pertamina had indicated in recent reports, sources in Indonesia said Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI-Iraq sea link launched
RI-Iraq sea link launched BAGHDAD (AFP): A sea link between Iraq and southeast Asia was launched on Wednesday as a ship from Indonesia arrived in the southern port of Um Qasr on a maiden trip, the official news agency INA reported. The 180-metre (600-foot) Liberian-flagged ship, loaded with 476 containers of food products imported under a UN humanitarian program, made a stop in Malaysia en route. The ship is to make the journey on a regular basis, INA said.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
JCC to challenge Dream Team
JCC to challenge Dream Team JAKARTA (JP): Six members of the JAPFA Chess Club (JCC) will challenge the Dream Team -- comprising young players Taufik Halay, Susanto Megaranto, Andrean Susilodinata and Tirta Chandra from the Utut Adianto chess school in Bekasi -- for a friendly match on Thursday at the JAPFA office in Daan Mogot, West Jakarta.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Five Brimob officers killed in Manokwari
Five Brimob officers killed in Manokwari JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Five on-duty officers of the Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade were killed in a pre-dawn attack by an unidentified group of people in the village of Wondiwoi, located in the Wasiur district of Manokwari regency, on Wednesday. Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika confirmed the accident, condemning the inhumane attack.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young shuttler Fitria dreams of filling Susy's shoes
Young shuttler Fitria dreams of filling Susy's shoes SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Since the retirement of badminton queen and 1992 Olympic champion Susy Susanti, Indonesia no longer has a reliable shuttler in the women's singles. But a new talent has shown up in Fitria Firdaus, despite the fact that she had to bow out to Lilyana Natsir of the Jakarta- based Tangkas Bogasari 4-11, 1-11 in the girls singles match of the 2001 Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Wednesday, due to a right ankle injury.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PAN councillor rejects dismissal over rape charge
PAN councillor rejects dismissal over rape charge JAKARTA (JP): A city councillor from the National Mandate Party (PAN), who was earlier reported to police for alleged sexual harassment, rejected on Wednesday the party's decision to fire him. Councillor M. Syamsuardi Botan told reporters that he had heard about his planned dismissal, "But until now, I have yet to receive a letter of dismissal".
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
The people's hope
The people's hope From Koran Tempo Based on the latest political development, the ball appears to be in Megawati's court. People hope she will be able to satisfy both her friends and foes. Megawati must become Indonesia's president while remaining a mother figure to the people. The entire nation is pinning its hopes on Megawati to bring it out of this protracted crisis. "Heaven is under a mother's feet," so say wise men.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Defects reported in major corporate restructuring deals
Defects reported in major corporate restructuring deals JAKARTA (JP): The independent oversight committee of the country's corporate debt restructuring program announced on Wednesday that it had found "significant" defects in four corporate restructuring deals approved by the Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC).
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Flying mission to promote SEAG
Flying mission to promote SEAG JAKARTA (JP): The organizers of the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games will launch a flying expedition to participating countries to promote the Sept. 8 to Sept. 17 biennial event. Bernama reported on Tuesday that the "ASEAN Goodwill Flying Expedition", carrying 50 to 60 people in five light aircraft, will head to Brunei Darussalam as its first destination and end in Thailand. The journey is scheduled to begin on July 15 and end on Aug. 31.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia Airports eying Schipol as partner
Malaysia Airports eying Schipol as partner KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airports Holdings said Wednesday it was in talks with the Netherlands' Schipol group and other airport operators for a possible tie-up to make the country a regional aviation hub. Malaysia Airports, which operates the country's airports including Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLIA), however said it has not reached a deal with any party.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Activists demand stern action against Muslim hard-liners
Activists demand stern action against Muslim hard-liners JAKARTA (JP): A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), grouped under the Ornop Coalition, urged police on Wednesday to take stern action against members of a hard-line Muslim group who had committed acts of theft and vandalism in connection with the raid on an international conference in Sawangan, West Java, last week.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Electrolux expects robust sales in 2001
Electrolux expects robust sales in 2001 JAKARTA (JP): PT Electrolux Indonesia, wholly owned by Sweden's Electrolux Group, expects robust sales of its household appliances this year despite the country's political and economic uncertainties, a senior executive said on Wednesday. Electrolux Indonesia president Johannes Budiman said the Indonesian electronics market remained promising despite fears of further worsening of the country's economy.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore to U.S.: Take long view on China
Singapore to U.S.: Take long view on China WASHINGTON (Reuters): Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has urged the administration of President George W. Bush to "take the long view" as it forges a new strategic relationship with China and to take care not to be seen as trying to keep the Chinese people "down." He also stressed the need for the United States to remain engaged in politically-shaken Indonesia and to intensify its involvement in Southeast Asia.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Conflicting expert opinions
Conflicting expert opinions Reading experts' opinions about legal matters in the print media -- something akin to a crash course for the community -- will only lead to confusion. In criminal law, for example, the Indonesian acronym KUHP for the Criminal Code may be twisted into Kasih Uang Habis Perkara, (give money and the case is closed). It is a reality that a wallet is more powerful than a law.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. embassy gets new visa system
U.S. embassy gets new visa system JAKARTA (JP): The United States Embassy in Jakarta is promising a new user-friendly system for scheduling nonimmigrant visa appointments beginning on Monday. "We are establishing this appointment system to make the visa application process as efficient and user-friendly as possible for the Indonesian community," a statement from the embassy said.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSM beats Pusam in goalfest
PSM beats Pusam in goalfest MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Defending league champions PSM beat visitors Putra Samarinda (Pusam) of East Kalimantan 7-0 in the eastern division's second qualifying round match of the Bank Mandiri national soccer league on Wednesday. Carlos deMello initiated the team's overwhelming effort in the 23rd minute before top national striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto went on a goal spree, scoring in the 40th, 55th, 68th, 70th and 80th minutes at the Mattoangin stadium.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Much ado over a decree
Much ado over a decree As labor unions protest in major cities in Indonesia almost on a daily basis, to demand the revocation of two controversial ministerial decrees, it is very easy to lose perspective of what is at the core of the row. Tensions and emotions are bound to rise if the government keeps ignoring workers' demands. Then, it becomes easy for the row to be blurred or to shift away from the real issues at stake.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Donors told to meet E. Timor promises
Donors told to meet E. Timor promises CANBERRA (Reuters): The World Bank called on the international community on Wednesday to meet promises of aid to impoverished East Timor as it struggles to rebuild for future independence after being laid to waste by Indonesian militias. Donors from around the world pledged US$523 million in aid after pro-Jakarta mobs went on the rampage, killing up to 1,000 people and devastating towns, following a vote for independence from Indonesia in August 1999.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PAS rethinking its image to seek non-Muslims' support
PAS rethinking its image to seek non-Muslims' support By Joceline Tan KUALA LUMPUR: The recent annual congress of Malaysia's biggest opposition party, Parti Islam SeMalaysia, or PAS, was worthy of a political party waiting to form the next government of Malaysia. There are a number of reasons for saying this. First, the media -- local and foreign -- turned up in full force and gave it the sort of attention that only political parties of serious intent deserve.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Cartoons by 16 Balinese cartoonists, Gedung Titik Dua, Jl. W.R. Supratman, Denpasar, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until June 15. * Friends of the Reef, Hard Rock Hotel, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 14-15. 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, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Labor protests turn violent
Labor protests turn violent JAKARTA (JP): Workers' protests turned to violence in the West Java capital of Bandung when thousands of demonstrators vandalized the provincial legislative council building, destroying and setting fire to more than 30 cars and at least 25 motorcycles on Wednesday. The violence was part of a wave of workers' protests in large cities on Wednesday, with the only concrete demand being that the two ministerial decrees on labor issues be revoked.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair
Political tension keeping foreigners from Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The current political tension has discouraged foreigners from participating in the forthcoming one-month-long Jakarta Fair that is due to open on Friday, an executive said on Wednesday. "Taiwan will not join this year's fair because the political situation is still not conducive," corporate secretary of the fair's organizer Jakarta International Trade fair (JITF) Nugroho S. Aditomo said.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Guthrie starts paying IBRA
Guthrie starts paying IBRA KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones): Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. has started making payments to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency for its purchase of 25 oil palm estates, the Business Times reports, quoting unnamed sources. Guthrie paid $368 million for control over around 200,000 hectares of oil palm estates formerly owned by the Salim Group. IBRA took over the companies from Salim Group after the financial crisis that struck the region in late 1997.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody
Police release Laskar Jihad commander from custody JAKARTA (JP): The National Police released Laskar Jihad Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jammaah commander Ja'far Umar Thalib from custody on Tuesday, though the suspect remains under investigation. Ja'far's lawyer Eggy Sudjana said the police officially released Ja'far via an official letter issued by National Police chief of general crimes Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi, dated June 12.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sports stadium becomes market
Sports stadium becomes market From Media Indonesia I feel called upon to talk about this matter in public because the condition of the area outside the main stadium of the 'Bung' Karno sports complex has now become the cause of increasing concern. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in particular, the place changes into a market, rather than a place for physical exercise.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
German arrested for taxi theft
German arrested for taxi theft JAKARTA (JP): Kebayoran Baru Police detectives arrested late on Tuesday night a German man alleged to have stolen a Dian taxi and physically abused its driver last month. Kebayoran Lama Police chief Adj. Comr. Sihombing said the theft occurred at 1 a.m. on May 27 and his men managed to arrest the suspect, Hubert Linter, 40, on Tuesday night at the Lintas Melawai bar in Block M area, South Jakarta.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty
Mahfud slams TNI and police for disloyalty JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D. criticized the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on Wednesday for resisting the policy of their superior President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, a move which he considered an offense of law.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
'No intimidation of Timorese refugees'
'No intimidation of Timorese refugees' KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Willem T. da Costa denied on Wednesday the military intimidated East Timorese refugees into choosing to remain in Indonesia during last week's registration. He also refuted claims that military personnel took part in the registration, accounting for what many see as an unexpected increase in the number of "refugees" participating in the registration.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo Open
PBI shuttlers thrive at Milo Open By Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Boys singles top seed Sony Dwi Kuncoro of the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) cruised to the US$9,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open quarterfinals after outclassing Yoga Uki Asah of West Java 15-2, 15-5. His victory led other shuttlers, being groomed at the center, to also reach the quarters showing off their edge over shuttlers trained in the provinces.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL artists join chorus against security law
KL artists join chorus against security law KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): A group of Malaysian artists on Wednesday joined a chorus of opposition to a tough security law allowing detention without trial. The group, called Artis Pro Activ, expressed dismay at the detention of filmmaker and writer Hishamuddin Rais, one of 10 supporters of jailed former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim arrested in April under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery
Former president Soeharto stable after minor surgery JAKARTA (JP): Former president Soeharto was in a stable condition on Wednesday after cardiologists at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta successfully installed a permanent pacemaker to normalize his uneven heartbeat. Heart specialist Miftah Suryadipraja stated that the 30-minute minor surgery in the morning had been completed successfully. "Pak Harto's condition is relatively stable. The operation was a success.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb explosion rocks Karachi amid strike
Bomb explosion rocks Karachi amid strike KARACHI (AP): A bomb explosion wracked the restive port city of Karachi on Wednesday as a strike by two ethnic groups paralyzed most parts of southern Sindh province. The bomb exploded in Kharadar, a congested southern neighborhood, wounding two people and destroying several vehicles, police said. The army was called in to quell violence in Karachi, where late on Tuesday unidentified gunmen began firing on passenger buses and killed two people.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia must see facts in East Timor saga
Indonesia must see facts in East Timor saga By Jusuf Wanandi JAKARTA: It is time for the Indonesian elite, and the military (TNI) in particular, to get over Australia's role in concluding the sorry East Timor episode. That means acknowledging that in 1999 it was the TNI and the Habibie Government -- not the Howard Government -- that were primarily responsible for the souring of Australia-Indonesia relations. President B.J.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
President's political foes face investigation
President's political foes face investigation JAKARTA (JP): New Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa confirmed on Wednesday he would investigate corruption allegations against Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) member Arifin Panigoro.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battle
Drug suspect's arrest tip of the iceberg in Bali's drug battle By I Wayan Juniartha KUTA, Bali (JP): Chief of the Denpasar Police detectives unit Commissioner Cahyo Budi could hardly believe his eyes when he saw what was on a table in the corner of the room. Five different sized pressing machines -- one electric and the rest hand-powered -- several items for grinding, dozens of small bottles containing coloring agents and several kilograms of white powder in a plastic container.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Street children live hard life with laughter, jokes
Street children live hard life with laughter, jokes By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): If you are riding on a bus, you might encounter young street poets. They can recite romantic poetry or make you laugh with funny pantun (traditional poetry). One such street poet is Januari, 21. He said he had a collection of over 100 pantun and poetry of his own composition. Check out one of them: Jangan suka makan kuaci/Kuaci itu makanan kampret/Jangan suka godain banci/Banci itu teteknya karet.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government begins drive to make country healthy
Government begins drive to make country healthy JAKARTA (JP): The government launched on Wednesday a comprehensive health promotion drive to achieve the goals of the Healthy Indonesia 2010 program. The director general of public health at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Azrul Azwar, said during a media conference that when it came to health, Indonesia performed poorly compared to other countries.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 13, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,525 0 332,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 0 AGIS 140 0 250,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,075 25 34,500 Alter Abadi 100 0 0 Alumindo Light 550 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,850 50 4,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 150 0 0 Aneka Tambang 950 25 1,284,500 Apac Citra 310 15 285,000 Aqua Golden 12,200 0 0 Argha Karya Prima...
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Armed attackers set MUI office on fire
Armed attackers set MUI office on fire BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): A group of armed people burned down a building belonging to the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI)'s provincial chapter in Aceh on Wednesday. Nobody was killed in the attack on the 22-year-old convention hall, which took place at about 2 a.m. Witnesses said fire brigades arrived at the scene about an hour later, but were unable to extinguish the fire. Material losses from the incident are expected to reach Rp 300 million (US$27,000).
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
German artist paints Indonesian images
German artist paints Indonesian images JAKARTA (JP): The ongoing JakArt2001 festival seems to have stretched its arms far and wide to exhibit artworks of significant variety. Among them is German artist Andreas Torneberg, who is currently displaying about 20 of his artworks at Wisma Mitra Budaya until the end of June.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil ends mixed, shrugs off data
Palm oil ends mixed, shrugs off data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures gave up earlier gains and ended mixed in choppy trade on Wednesday as players brushed aside official estimates showing a sharp rise in exports. "Speculators pushed up prices to 826 ringgit when the figures came up. But they started selling again when they learned the data looked impossible," said one trader.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Conflict maps' to deal with crime
'Conflict maps' to deal with crime PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The South Sumatra Police chief has introduced a new approach to curb the growth of the region's crime. Insp. Gen. Suparto, who assumed his post as provincial police chief only three months ago, said in Palembang on Wednesday that the modern 'conflict map' approach had worked effectively in reducing the region's crime rate to 2.6 percent over the last three months.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore businessmen a kidnap risk in RP
Singapore businessmen a kidnap risk in RP MANILA (AFP): Singapore businessmen have become a kidnap risk in the Philippines, police said on Wednesday, but their plight has been overshadowed by the focus on rebels holding 28 U.S. and Filipino hostages in the south. Four Singaporeans are reported to have been abducted since April, but details only came to light when businessman Roger Yeo met his armed kidnappers' ransom demands to end nine days in captivity.
Thu, 14 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Limit number of airlines
Limit number of airlines From Media Indonesia On May 13, 2001 I flew to Bali onboard a Garuda DC 10, flight number 406. The plane took off at 2:40 p.m., 20 minutes behind schedule. I was surprised to find only 60 passengers onboard the 250-seat plane. I could not understand why there were only a few passengers. I have been to Bali four times and each time the DC 10 was about 75 percent full.