Archive: 19 June 2001
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Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Police prevent student convoys
Police prevent student convoys SURABAYA: Police officers visited most senior high schools in Surabaya on Monday morning to prevent jubilant students from parading on motorcycles to celebrate their graduation.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Robert Paul to race in Sentul
Robert Paul to race in Sentul JAKARTA (JP): Canadian drag racer Robert Paul is returning to speed his Holden Torana at the first leg of the national drag race championship at Sentul Circuit on Sunday.Paul was the 1997-1999 champion. He also held the 1995 and 1997 titles for the super car category.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Factions' moves to hasten special session cool down
Factions' moves to hasten special session cool down JAKARTA (JP): Major political parties begin to display a lack of confidence in their bid to expedite the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Singapore awards scholarships
Singapore awards scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Singapore Embassy announced on Monday eight Indonesian recipients of scholarships awarded by the Singapore government for admission to the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 0 202,500 Adindo Foresta 120 10 89,500 AGIS 135 0 300,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
NTB earns opening win in National Championships
NTB earns opening win in National Championships JAKARTA (JP): The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) women were the only team from outside Java to win on the opening day of the qualifying round at the Interchapter National Volleyball Championships on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
China ready for full-scale attack at Indonesian Open
China ready for full-scale attack at Indonesian Open JAKARTA (JP): After a four-year absence at the five-star Indonesian Open, the Chinese team is ready to make a clean sweep at the event by fielding its best shuttlers.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
EVA Air's handling of missing items
EVA Air's handling of missing items On May 13, 2001 I flew with EVA Air from Los Angeles to Surabaya, stopping in Taipei. I arrived at Juanda Airport at 1 p.m. on May 14, 2001. When I was retrieving my baggage, I noticed that the zippers of both my suitcases were not completely closed.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Spiral of violence continues in Aceh
Spiral of violence continues in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The cycle of violence in Aceh seems unending as witnesses and officials reported the death on Monday of at least another eight people in various locations in the province.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
'Bajaj' owners say 'kancil' vehicles too expensive
'Bajaj' owners say 'kancil' vehicles too expensive JAKARTA (JP): Bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) owners lodged an official complaint with the city government on Monday over the high installment payments on the four-wheeled kancil, which are to replace the bajaj.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Using sad news to cheat
Using sad news to cheatFrom KompasRecently someone who introduced himself as Dr. Handoko from Sukabumi phoned my family in Jakarta to inform that I had met with a traffic accident in Sukabumi when in fact I had not.At about 11 a.m. Dr.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Authorities agree to raise fares
Authorities agree to raise fares JAKARTA (JP): Many local administrations and councils across the country surrendered on Monday to demands for an increase in transport fares as thousands of commuters were again left stranded in the wake of a strike by public minivan drivers.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Hormone therapy may improve the quality of life: Doctor
Hormone therapy may improve the quality of life: Doctor JAKARTA (JP): Getting old can be scary as it is a time when the body is prone to various ailments due to the lack of certain hormones. But there is a way to prolong the quality of life for aging people.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Civilian-military relations
Civilian-military relationsFrom Rakyat MerdekaTo the best of my understanding, now that civilian-military relations seem to be closer or more intimate, as can be observed from one TV program aired on May 8, 2001 presenting resource person MT Arifin and (ret) Maj. Gen. Syaiful Sulun.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
The budget revised
The budget revised Most people probably do not care much about the goodwill of the House of Representatives in delivering on its promise to approve, through a fast-track deliberation process, the government-proposed amendments to the 2001 state budget on Friday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Catastrophe in a free country
Catastrophe in a free countryFrom Suara KaryaI have known this country since I was seven, when the condition and atmosphere were perfectly harmonious, so heartening. Never a single scream of fear or yelling of dissatisfaction over the government's policies was heard from the society.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Nine policemen tried over Trisakti incident
Nine policemen tried over Trisakti incident JAKARTA (JP): After almost three years, the Military Tribunal commenced on Monday the trial of nine low-ranking police officers for their alleged role in the shooting of students from Trisakti University, an incident that sparked massive riots and forced...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Lopa to probe protected tycoons for alleged graft
Lopa to probe protected tycoons for alleged graft JAKARTA (JP): The fight against corruption has led the Attorney General's Office under new boss Baharuddin Lopa to three businessmen once protected from prosecution by President Abdurrahman Wahid.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
No transportation
No transportationFrom Suara KaryaI was one of the maybe thousands of stranded passengers in Lebak Bulus bus terminal, South Jakarta, who was disappointed at the actions of a group of youths who intentionally instigated the Angkot drivers to go on strike on Saturday, June 16.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Maluku top officer told to resign
Maluku top officer told to resign YOGYAKARTA: Some 100 Maluku students in Yogyakarta staged a rally here on Monday demanding Pattimura Military Commander Brig. Gen. I Made Yasa, who oversees the riot-hit province, step down.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 18.
Rupiah rate June 18. Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,785.00 11,785.00 11,229.00 11,341.00Australian dollar 1 5,664.28 6,195.37 5,897.47 5,961.96Austrian schilling 1 676.09 739.20 703.92 711.35Belgian franc 1 230.62 252.15 240.11 242.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Antam plans Tayan bauxite operations
Antam plans Tayan bauxite operations SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's PT Aneka Tambang, or Antam, expects bauxite production at its Tayan prospect to start in 2004 at one million wet metric tons a year, the company's spokesman, Cameron Tough, told Dow Jones Newswires Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Arun to resume gas production later this month
Arun to resume gas production later this month JAKARTA (JP): More than three months since pulling out from the Arun gas fields in Lhok Sukon, Aceh, PT ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia has returned as part of a joint team with state oil and gas company Pertamina.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Batam says no to gambling
Batam says no to gambling BATAM, Riau: The Batam Development Authority has rejected any proposal to allow gambling on the industrial island, Antara reported on Monday."We are not even considering the idea.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Indonesian mining still lures investors due to good track record
Indonesian mining still lures investors due to good track record JAKARTA (JP): Though legal and security uncertainties are scaring away mining investors from Indonesia, the country's good track record in developing the industry remains a strong enticement to foreign investors, according to a mining...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
The color and drama of life in Italian ceramics
The color and drama of life in Italian ceramicsBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The Italian Cultural Institute will remain awash with color as an exquisite collection of ceramics from different parts of Italy decorate its off-white premises throughout June.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Major TNI reshuffle imminent
Major TNI reshuffle imminent JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) will announce on Tuesday a major reshuffle, which includes changes of guard in four regional military commands and the two Navy fleets.
Tue, 19 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.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Gus Dur to go ahead with Australian visit on Sunday
Gus Dur to go ahead with Australian visit on Sunday JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will go ahead with his visit to Australia and two other countries this week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab announced on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Islamic congress to open on Tuesday
Islamic congress to open on Tuesday AMBON, Maluku: The three-day Islamic congress will open on Tuesday in spite of the ongoing communal conflict between Muslims and Christians, Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Special session
Special sessionFrom Rakyat MerdekaWe all believe that everything that happens does so because God desires it and that man can only solve his problems if he gets His guidance. In light of this, the economic and political crisis now squeezing the country in its grip will only be solved if God...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
KL palm oil extends fall, eyes Chicago
KL palm oil extends fall, eyes Chicago KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures stayed in a negative territory throughout Monday on worries over fresh falls on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), traders said.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Violence mars protests over fuel price hike
Violence mars protests over fuel price hike JAKARTA (JP): Violence marred protests here on Monday when scores of people were wounded by police who fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a student rally protesting the 30 percent increase in fuel prices.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Navies comb South China Sea in mine-sweeping exercise
Navies comb South China Sea in mine-sweeping exercise SINGAPORE (AFP): Navies from 16 mainly Asia-Pacific countries combed the South China Sea on Monday in a mine-sweeping exercise aimed at improving multinational efforts to keep the region's vital shipping lanes safe.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Paris has Olympic hopes: Ambassador
Paris has Olympic hopes: Ambassador JAKARTA (JP): French ambassador to Indonesia Gerard Cros said on Monday that Paris stands a fair chance of winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympics because of the city's infrastructure advantages.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Graft
Graft Lopa to probe protected tycoons for alleged graft. Page 2 Trisakti Policemen on trial for Trisakti killings. Page 3 Power Indonesia in jeopardy of facing severe power shortage. Page 5 Celebration Shirt for Pope, tattoos and striptease follow Roma win.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Exhibitions * Ships in Miniature, by Samudera Raya Gallery, at Grand Hotel Preanger Bandung, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 81 (Phone: 022 4231631), 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until June 30. * Painting by Agus Djatnika, Galeri Bandung, Jl. Siliwangi 16, July 13 to 28.Film * Video Screening, 2 p.m.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
16 navies comb S. China Sea
16 navies comb S. China Sea SINGAPORE (AFP): Navies from 16 mainly Asia-Pacific countries, including Indonesia, combed the South China Sea on Monday in a mine-sweeping exercise aimed at improving multinational efforts to keep the region's vital shipping lanes safe.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Gambir station to build fence
Gambir station to build fence JAKARTA (JP): The management of Gambir train station in Central Jakarta plan to construct fences around the complex to deter street vendors who continually cause traffic problems in the area.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Job seeker killed by thug
Job seeker killed by thug JAKARTA (JP): A young man looking for work in Jakarta was murdered by an unidentified hoodlum at a bus shelter in front of Cempaka Mas Apartment on Jl. Letjen Suprapto, Central Jakarta, late on Monday.Kemayoran police subprecinct chief Adj. Comr.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
IBF not to force BAM to host finals
IBF not to force BAM to host finals JAKARTA (JP): The International Badminton Federation (IBF) will not force the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to host the Thomas and Uber Cups final round next year although Kuala Lumpur-based Gold Bridge Engineering and Construction still holds the right...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
AFTA may threaten local pharmaceutical industry's survival
AFTA may threaten local pharmaceutical industry's survival JAKARTA (JP): The implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) next year will threaten the existence of local pharmaceutical firms, an industry insider said here on Monday.J.R.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Dream Team faces former champions
Dream Team faces former champions JAKARTA (JP): The four players in the "Dream Team" -- National Master (MN) Susanto Megaranto, MN Taufik Halay, MN Tirta Chandra and MN Andrean Susilodinata -- are undergoing tryouts to be selected to compete at the ASEAN Open Chess Tournament in Brunei Darussalam...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
PLN to limit hike for big industry users
PLN to limit hike for big industry users JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company, PLN, president Eddy Widiyono said here on Monday that the rise in electricity rates for power-intensive industries would be limited to a maximum of 20 percent."We are even trying to set it below the 17.
Tue, 19 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...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Demand for unique Irian Jaya tortoise puts it in peril
Demand for unique Irian Jaya tortoise puts it in perilBy Bayu Dwi Mardana Kusuma JAKARTA (JP): Irian Jaya is often called Indonesia's biggest herpetology laboratory. A recent study shows that some 253 species of reptiles have been documented in the province: 89 types of snakes, 150 lizards, two...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Problem over refugee settlement
Problem over refugee settlement KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari regency administration has rejected a Rp 3 billion project to develop a new settlement area for some 1,000 displaced families because it is managed by the provincial administration, Antara said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto
Painting exhibition by Yos Suprapto JAKARTA (JP): The National Gallery will open a 10-day painting exhibition by artist Yos Suprapto on Friday, which also includes a cultural dialogue, a collaborative artwork project and a workshop.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Policemen on trial for Trisakti killings
Policemen on trial for Trisakti killings JAKARTA (JP): After almost three years, the Military Tribunal commenced on Monday the trial of nine low-ranking police officers for their alleged role in the shooting of students from Trisakti University, an incident that sparked massive riots and forced...
Tue, 19 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.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Lambung Mangkurat offers 1,529 seats
Lambung Mangkurat offers 1,529 seats BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State-run Lambung Mangkurat University will accept 1,529 new students who pass the entrance test for the next academic year, significantly higher than the 1,081 admitted this year, Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Indonesia's rights crimes must be heeded
Indonesia's rights crimes must be heeded This is the second of two articles on crimes against humanity by Vanessa Johanson, an adviser to the National Commission on Human Rights in Jakarta (Komnas HAM). JAKARTA (JP): Extraordinary crimes require extraordinary responses.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Indonesia in jeopardy of facing severe power shortage
Indonesia in jeopardy of facing severe power shortageBy James Castle and Todd Callahan JAKARTA (JP): Earlier this month the legislature agreed to hike electricity rates an average of 17.5 percent effective July 1.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Medium-range missile being developed by Taiwan: Report
Medium-range missile being developed by Taiwan: Report TAIPEI (Agencies): Taiwan is secretly researching and developing a medium-range ballistic missile in the face of a perceived threat from China, military sources said in a newspaper on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Alipi wins Solo Open
Alipi wins Solo Open SEMARANG (JP): Bodybuilder Muhammad Alipi of Nirwana club, Surakarta, Central Java, grabbed the 55-kilogram division title at the Solo Open Bodybuilding National Invitational.Hendy Heiyana of Tasikmalaya, West Java, was the runner up followed by Priyo Handoko.
Tue, 19 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...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Government to resolve row with IMF over BI law
Government to resolve row with IMF over BI law JAKARTA (JP): The new Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Monday that he would immediately seek a resolution over the controversial amendment of Bank Indonesia law, which he said was the only remaining key factor...
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Kerosene price set at Rp 505 a litter
Kerosene price set at Rp 505 a litter JAKARTA (JP): Governor Sutiyoso issued a decree on Saturday, setting the highest price of kerosene sold by distributors at Rp 505 per liter and Rp 700 at the retail end such as shops.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Lack of plane seats may affect Indonesia's tourism target
Lack of plane seats may affect Indonesia's tourism targetBy Tantri Yuliandini SINGAPORE (JP): The Indonesian government may fall short of its goal of attracting seven million foreign tourists a year by 2004 due to a lack of available seats on foreign and local airlines, a senior official said here.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Government submits bill on money laundering to House
Government submits bill on money laundering to House JAKARTA (JP): The government submitted to the House of Representatives on Monday a bill to fight money laundering by international criminal syndicates.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Japan, WB, ADB vow to fight poverty
Japan, WB, ADB vow to fight poverty TOKYO (AFP): The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japanese government said Monday they would tighten their ties to fight poverty, especially in Asia.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
BPK refuses to comment on state budget report
BPK refuses to comment on state budget report JAKARTA (JP): The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has refused to comment on the government accountability report on the implementation of the 1999/2000 state budget, which may prompt legislators to reject the budget report outright.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Angkot fares to rise, bus fares remain the same
Angkot fares to rise, bus fares remain the same JAKARTA (JP): The city's Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) agreed to the increase in fares of public transportation vans (angkot) but it said the bus fares should remain the same.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Asia's environmental abuse has to end: ADB
Asia's environmental abuse has to end: ADB MANILA (Reuters): Environmental degradation in Asia and the Pacific is pervasive, accelerating and unabated and policy-makers have to respond to the problem now, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
NTT DoCoMo, KG Telecom's deal
NTT DoCoMo, KG Telecom's deal TOKYO (AP): NTT DoCoMo is planning to invest about 6.9 billion yen (US$56 million) to increase its stake in Taiwan cell phone operator KG Telecommunications Co., Japan's top mobile carrier said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Pregnant single women need help: Criminologist
Pregnant single women need help: Criminologist JAKARTA (JP): Two women, single and impregnated by irresponsible boyfriends, and living in fear of facing ridicule from society. Both heartlessly decided to end their newborns' lives.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Court told to seize Abdurrahman's assets
Court told to seize Abdurrahman's assets JAKARTA (JP): Former secretary-general of the forestry ministry, Soeripto, demanded the Jakarta District Court seize property belonging to President Abdurrahman Wahid, a building and land on Jl.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
Theys asks Gus Dur to testify
Theys asks Gus Dur to testify JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Chairman of the separatist Papuan Presidium Council Theys Hiyo Eluay now on trial for alleged treason has renewed his demand that President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid appear in the court to testify as a witness, a lawyer said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
RP military says U.S. hostage could be dead
RP military says U.S. hostage could be dead LAMITAN, Philippines (Reuters): The Philippine military said on Monday that it believed Muslim gunmen had killed a 40-year-old American hostage after tying his hands behind his back and leading him away from his fellow captives.
Tue, 19 Jun 2001
PAS to appoint Muslim Chinese to woo voters
PAS to appoint Muslim Chinese to woo voters KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) will soon make a rare appointment of a Malaysian Muslim Chinese to the party's executive body, an official said on Monday.