Archive: 15 June 2001
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Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Pertamina told to delay project
Pertamina told to delay project PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The South Sumatra legislature has demanded that a nitrogen plant repair project worth Rp 20 billion be suspended due to alleged collusion conducted by the secretary general of the Plaju office of state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Protesters-police new clash flares up in Bandung
Protesters-police new clash flares up in Bandung BANDUNG (JP): A new clash between police and protesting workers erupted here on Thursday, injuring at least nine people and damaging dozens of stores, buildings, two hotels and many vehicles.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Supreme Court director tried for alleged bribery
Supreme Court director tried for alleged bribery JAKARTA (JP): A Supreme Court official was tried on Thursday for allegedly receiving Rp 100 million in a bribe to help a lawyer win her client's case.Prosecutor Zainal Aritonang told the South Jakarta District Court that the Supreme Court Director...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
No to armed civilians: Sultan
No to armed civilians: Sultan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Following a clash between local supporters of the United Development Party (PPP) and residents here on Sunday, Governor Hamengkubuwono X called on people in the sultanate town on Thursday to oppose the existence of armed civilian groups.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Holdiko sells another three firms for Rp 783b
Holdiko sells another three firms for Rp 783b JAKARTA (JP): PT Holdiko Perkasa has raised another Rp 783 billion (about US$69.91 million) from the sales of its ownership in PT Kerismas Witikoo Makmur, PT Indopoly Swakarsa Industry, and Yunnan Kunlene Film Industries Co.Ltd.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
50,000 civilians to help secure special session
50,000 civilians to help secure special session JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Thursday its plan to recruit some 50,000 civilians to help safeguard the city during the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), scheduled to begin on Aug. 1.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Thai rice supplies tight, but N. Korea interested
Thai rice supplies tight, but N. Korea interested BANGKOK (Reuters): Asian rice prices held firm on Thursday, as Thailand faced tight local supplies after recent heavy rain and as North Korea held talks with Thailand during the worst drought in years.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Attorney General launches probe into key politicians
Attorney General launches probe into key politicians JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Baharuddin Lopa brushed off criticism on Thursday of his plans to launch a corruption probe into several leading politicians, contending that his actions were well within the confines of the law.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Government delays fuel price hike
Government delays fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): The government abruptly delayed on Thursday the planned fuel price hike a day before it was due to come into effect, saying it had to weigh further the political, social and security implications which might arise.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Asian currencies mostly down, Taiwan dollar extends fall
Asian currencies mostly down, Taiwan dollar extends fall SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies drifted to the lower end of their tight trading ranges late Thursday, with little to inspire the market.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Pertamina prepared for possible run of fuel
Pertamina prepared for possible run of fuel JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina assured the public on Thursday that it had enough fuel to handle a possible run arising from the government's decision to raise fuel prices by an average of 30 percent.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Indonesian tanker capsizes, spills toxic chemicals
Indonesian tanker capsizes, spills toxic chemicals KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): An Indonesian tanker laden with a toxic chemicals capsized off Malaysia's southern Johor state near Singapore, leaking pollution and killing thousands of fish, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Pasuruan riot probe to finish
Pasuruan riot probe to finish PADANG, West Sumatra: The National Police will soon announce the results of a joint investigation into the recent rioting in Pasuruan, East Java.National Police inspector general Comr. Gen.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Japan to continue aid for environment
Japan to continue aid for environment JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government will continue its technical assistance on environmental protection and energy conservation despite the country's economic slowdown.The director of the Trade.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Hijacked crews freed: Malaysia
Hijacked crews freed: Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The Malaysian coastguard said three of the four hijacked fishing crews taken to the Philippines by pirates were freed on Thursday on ransom.The nine crew members of the three boats were released unharmed after the boat owners paid 500 ringgit...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Military tribunal to try Trisakti case
Military tribunal to try Trisakti case JAKARTA (JP): Eleven military personnel will be tried in a military tribunal on Monday for their alleged role in the shooting of Trisakti students, a military spokesman revealed on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Ancol case to continue
Ancol case to continue JAKARTA (JP): The head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, Basrief Arief, pledged on Thursday to continue the investigation of the Ancol scandal, despite the fact that several of the officials suspected of involvement in the case had retired.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 14, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,475 -50 185,500 Adindo Foresta 110 0 22,500 AGIS 135 -5 879,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
JP/2/DAYAK
JP/2/DAYAKFollow-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...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Administrative system confusing
Administrative system confusingFrom KompasThe application of an integrated administrative system at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights for approval of the establishment of a limited liability company as a statutory body has only confused the public.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Metromini conductor killed over Rp 300
Metromini conductor killed over Rp 300 JAKARTA (JP): The conductor of a Metromini bus serving the Pasar Minggu - Manggarai route died in hospital on Wednesday after being stabbed by two unidentified teenagers at the Pancoran intersection traffic lights in South Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Fireman loves his risky job despite not being prestigious
Fireman loves his risky job despite not being prestigiousBy Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Ever wonder why certain people choose to take perilous professions such as being a fireman?Fifty-year-old Sunaryo Wiryo, who has served Central Jakarta Fire Agency for more than 28 years, simply said, "I needed a...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 14
Rupiah rate June 14 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,745.00 11,745.00 11,189.00 11,301.00Australian dollar 1 5,674.43 6,208.41 5,908.91 5,973.71Austrian schilling 1 667.72 730.29 695.31 702.68Belgian franc 1 227.77 249.11 237.18 239.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Small change getting scarce
Small change getting scarceFrom Sinar PagiWhere has all the small change gone? For the past few months, small denominations, in particular Rp 50 and Rp 100 notes and coins, have been hard to come by and seem to have disappeared from circulation.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Teachers demand salary payment
Teachers demand salary payment PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Around 50 teachers of various secondary and high schools in the Central Java regency of Banyumas staged a rally in front of the local legislature on Thursday, demanding payment of their salary arrears.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
House factions consider expediting special session
House factions consider expediting special session JAKARTA (JP): Major factions in the House of Representatives are seriously considering calling for an expedited special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, in response to President Abdurrahman Wahid's latest political moves.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Dewi joins elite squad, thanks to her dad
Dewi joins elite squad, thanks to her dad SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Dewi Tira was just a third grade student at an elementary school in Surabaya when her father Suwandi introduced badminton to her.She did not like it at first but somehow she could not escape her father's instruction to keep...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
BNI allocates $80m for new ATMs, Internet banking
BNI allocates $80m for new ATMs, Internet banking JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will allocate about US$80 million in new investment to increase its automated teller machines (ATMs).
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
'Speaker bomb' to be deactivated
'Speaker bomb' to be deactivated JAKARTA (JP): A speaker found in a train, which was suspected of containing a bomb, was removed by the National Police bomb squad (Gegana) and taken to a field located very near the East Jakarta Police Headquarters on Thursday.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Collectivism versus individualism
Collectivism versus individualismBy Ari A. Perdana JAKARTA (JP): The process of amending article 33 of the 1945 Constitution is currently deadlocked. Some members of the task force are proposing the principal of individualism to replace the current principal of collectivism (azas kekeluargaan).
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Political revenge must be avoided
Political revenge must be avoidedFrom Suara KaryaAs a victim of the New Order administration as a result of my taking part in the signing of Petisi 50 and the white book on the Tanjung Priok affair, I certainly feel very much concerned over the ailing conditions rocking our nation and state.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
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.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Gunshot victim found dead
Gunshot victim found dead JAKARTA (JP): Local residents of Jl. Taruna Dalam in Pulo Gadung subdistrict, East Jakarta, were shocked by the discovery of a corpse bearing three gunshot wounds early on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Klub 45, a trendy bar without all the effort
Klub 45, a trendy bar without all the effort JAKARTA (JP): It was Saturday night. I was restless, having the spent the greater part of the day at the hospital. I now had my antibiotics, so I was ready for fun.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
General Bimantoro shows who's the boss of National Police
General Bimantoro shows who's the boss of National Police JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro summoned middle-ranking officers for a meeting on Thursday to brief them on the reasons behind his suspension and to assert that he remains at the helm.National Police spokesman Insp.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Selaksa Daya Rupa, by 90 painters, Sahid Ballroom, Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 86, Central Jakarta (Phone: 5704444), until June 19. * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
'Kyai' defend Gus Dur
'Kyai' defend Gus DurFrom RepublikaIn Magelang hundreds of kyai (Islamic teachers) of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) objected to the possibility of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid being stripped of his presidency in the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Fuel politics
Fuel politics One could read many things into the government's decision to delay the raising of domestic fuel prices. Skeptics would accuse President Abdurrahman Wahid of resorting to populism. Others would see this as common sense.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Interchapter volley c'ships reintroduced after 7 years
Interchapter volley c'ships reintroduced after 7 years JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Federation (PBVSI) hopes to recapture volleyball's place as the second most popular sport in the country by staging the first interchapter national volleyball championships in seven years next week at the...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Reebok Indonesia wins award
Reebok Indonesia wins award JAKARTA (JP): Reebok Indonesia has won the Alf Shrub Award for outstanding achievement in the sales of Reebok brand sports equipment in the country.The company said on Thursday that the award, named after a runner who broke the world record in 1904, was given by Reebok...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Gus Dur to go ahead with Aussie trip
Gus Dur to go ahead with Aussie trip JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid looks set to walk into another political firestorm, as it was revealed on Thursday that a planned visit to Australia later this month would go ahead as scheduled.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
S'pore TV station apologizes after report on Philippines
S'pore TV station apologizes after report on Philippines SINGAPORE (AP): A Singapore TV station on Thursday apologized after outraging the city-state's Filipino community with an earlier report saying it was "good news" that neither of two headless bodies found in the Philippines was that of an...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
GAM bases raided, 12 found dead
GAM bases raided, 12 found dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Indonesian military (TNI) troops claimed to have raided two main bases of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebel group in the village of Jiemjiem, Bandar Baru district, Pidie regency on Wednesday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
On the cutting edge of the world of kris
On the cutting edge of the world of krisBy Peter Kerr JAKARTA (JP): Their ancient blades, so elegant yet sinister, have become a symbol of Java, and even of the Javanese people themselves.Admired and collected for their beauty and historical value, and revered by some for their mystical powers,...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
East Java braces for MPR special session
East Java braces for MPR special session SURABAYA (JP): Three ministers traveled to East Java on Thursday for talks with local leaders to try and avert violence during the special session of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in August.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Rule sought on condom use in sex industry
Rule sought on condom use in sex industry JAKARTA (JP): The government is giving consideration to issuing a regulation requiring the mandatory use of condoms in the sex industry in a bid to curb the spread of venereal diseases as well as the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Generating 'chemistry' in an interview
Generating 'chemistry' in an interviewBy Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): "Am I ready for the interview?"You have undoubtedly asked yourself this question in the past, prior to a job interview, or maybe you are asking this question now as you prepare for an interview in the not too distant future.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Rp 50,000 fine for litter bugs
Rp 50,000 fine for litter bugs SEMARANG: Starting in September, anyone caught littering will be fined Rp 50,000 or sent to jail, Mayor Sukawi Sutarip announced on Thursday.Sukawi said the penalty against littering is based on a 1993 bylaw that had not been enforced to date, Antara reported.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
UN appeals for more aid to support fledgling E. Timor
UN appeals for more aid to support fledgling E. Timor CANBERRA (Agencies): The United Nations appealed on Friday for greater generosity from international donors to support East Timor and warned against political violence as the fledgling state prepares for its first parliamentary elections.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Gloomy outlook for Asia trade as growth slows: Poll
Gloomy outlook for Asia trade as growth slows: Poll SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia's trade position is worsening as the healthy export driven surpluses built up in the post crisis era are eroded by the global economic slowdown and soft domestic demand, the latest Reuters regional poll showed.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Development of Tangguh LNG plant may be delayed
Development of Tangguh LNG plant may be delayed JAKARTA (JP): Development of the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Irian Jaya may be delayed if China, its main potential customer, seeks more than one source to supply the LNG needs of its Guangdong LNG project, state oil and gas company...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
MPR to accommodate regional representatives' proposal
MPR to accommodate regional representatives' proposal JAKARTA (JP): An ad hoc subcommittee of the People's Consultative Assembly pledged to follow up on a proposal to reestablish the regional representative faction in the Assembly during the body's upcoming special session.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Top junior seeds cruise into semis
Top junior seeds cruise into semisBy Novan Iman Santosa SURAKARTA, Central Java (JP): Indonesia's top boy's shuttlers sailed into the semifinals of the Milo Junior Indonesia Open at the Bhinneka sports hall on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
New economics advisers appointed
New economics advisers appointed JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed four economists as advisers on various economic issues, Finance Minister Rizal Ramli said on Thursday.Rizal said that the four included Irsan Tanjung and Wahyudi Prakarsa, both senior economists from the University of...
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Rebel group blamed for Manokwari attack
Rebel group blamed for Manokwari attack JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): The separatist rebel group led by Daniel Awom has been blamed for the armed attack in Manokwari that left five Mobile Brigade police officers and one civilian dead on Wednesday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Palm oil steady, hopeful on China
Palm oil steady, hopeful on China KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures were mostly stable at the close on Thursday with players ignoring bearish May crop data and keeping their faith in a possible increase in Chinese purchases this year.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
RP suspends talks with communists
RP suspends talks with communists MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines has suspended indefinitely talks in Norway with communist rebels after a guerrilla death squad gunned down a congressman outside his home, the presidential palace said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Jun 2001
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at...