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Archive: 25 June 2001

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Making your way around the office in tough times

Making your way around the office in tough timesBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): The big, bad world of the office empowers some people with overconfidence about their abilities and fills others with such insecurities that defensiveness born from fear becomes second nature.

Robbers ransack house of political party chief

Robbers ransack house of political party chief JAKARTA (JP): Chairman of the Indonesian People's Party (PARI) Agus Miftah was injured and suffered losses of Rp 200 million after 11 unidentified burglars entered and attacked him at his house in the upmarket Permata Hijau area, on Jl.

Every computer needs a peripheral

Every computer needs a peripheralBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices.

Korean association seeks protection

Korean association seeks protection JAKARTA (JP): A city-based foundation for the Korean community has sought police protection following the occupation of its land and building by a former foundation executive.

RI vows to combat money laundering

RI vows to combat money laundering JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah said that the government of Indonesia would cooperate in the worldwide fight against money laundering.

Does DPR still represent people?

Does DPR still represent people?From Media IndonesiaOnly the government is ever blamed for increases in fuel prices. In fact, the government cannot increase fuel prices unless its proposal to this effect gains the approval of the House of Representatives (DPR).

RI women's coach Mei Hua to move to Malaysia

RI women's coach Mei Hua to move to Malaysia JAKARTA (JP): It has been confirmed that Indonesian women's singles coach Kho Mei Hua will begin coaching the Malaysian squad on Monday, although she recently denied the report.

Major parties say no compromise struck

Major parties say no compromise struck JAKARTA (JP): After three weeks, lobbying initiated by President Abdurrahman Wahid has not achieved compromise, his political foes declared on Sunday.The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) deputy secretary general, Pramono Anung Wibowo,...

'Silaturahmi' to Australia

'Silaturahmi' to Australia If and when President Abdurrahman Wahid's plane touches down at Canberra airport on Monday morning, history will be made. In the often tumultuous relations between Indonesia and Australia, this will be the first visit by an Indonesian president to its giant southern...

Poor treatment of migrant workers takes its toll

Poor treatment of migrant workers takes its toll JAKARTA (JP): The recent death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.

Man caught raping kid

Man caught raping kid JAKARTA (JP): Police are currently questioning a man over the alleged rape of a 10-year-old schoolgirl, inside a storage room of 05 Susukan Ciracas elementary school in East Jakarta, on Friday afternoon.Ciracas Police chief Comr.

Legislators regret RI's blacklisting

Legislators regret RI's blacklisting JAKARTA (JP): Legislators expressed regret over the decision by industrialized nations to add Indonesia to a money laundering blacklist, saying it was not a wise step while the country was struggling to defuse a prolonged economic crisis.

Hepatitis B affects 126,000 in Bandung

Hepatitis B affects 126,000 in Bandung BANDUNG: Some 126,000 Bandung residents are suffering from the infectious disease, Hepatitis B, a health expert has claimed.Speaking at a discussion on Sunday, Ali Djumhana said the number accounts for 5 percent of the national figure, which remains at the...

Lots going on in theater, dance, music at JakArt 2001

Lots going on in theater, dance, music at JakArt 2001By Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Acting Indonesian-style will be on show this week, with six local theater groups, including ones for children and the blind, performing as JakArt 2001 winds down.

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.

No compromise

No compromise Major parties say no compromise struck. Page 2 Jakarta Fair Unrest, security fears affect Jakarta Fair. Page 3 Ruler Just ruler to follow just citizenship. Page 4 Golf Another week, another U.S. golf event hit by rain. Page 7 Office Making your way around the office in tough times.

S'pore goes all-out for IT training

S'pore goes all-out for IT training SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore is going on an all-out nationwide drive to train its people - including the elderly and low-income - to use computers and the Internet, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said Saturday.

Remains of U.S. woman unearthed

Remains of U.S. woman unearthed KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): An American woman whose remains were unearthed on Friday in Malaysia is believed to have been the victim of a ritual murder carried out to obtain lottery numbers, police say.

Aussie backs APSC center

Aussie backs APSC center CANBERRA (AP): The Australian government said Saturday it will help develop an Asia-Pacific space launch center on Christmas Island off the country's west coast.The government said it will give up to A$100 million toward costs of building the A$800 million facility, known...

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 Computer House Training 10:00 Music 11:00 Gallery 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 Children's Program 4:30 Quiz 5:00 News 5:30 Economic News 6:00 News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Music 9:00 TV Series 10:00 Variety Show...

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.

Strikes and protests affect Jakarta Fair

Strikes and protests affect Jakarta Fair JAKARTA (JP): The current political tension, rampant demonstrations and strikes by public transportation drivers in the capital seem to have all been factors preventing people from going to the one-month-long Jakarta Fair, traders and tenants said on Sunday.

Violence hits Poso, Pontianak

Violence hits Poso, Pontianak JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of armed men attacked a residential area in the town of Poso, Central Sulawesi, in the early hours of Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring three others.

Indonesian SEA Games karatekas still out of form

Indonesian SEA Games karatekas still out of form JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian karatekas due to compete at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, to be held in Kuala Lumpur this September, performed during a two-day trial session over the weekend.

Govt won't force banks to merge: Burhanuddin

Govt won't force banks to merge: Burhanuddin JAKARTA (JP): The government will avoid forcing domestic banks into merging as part of its efforts to restructure the weak and overcrowded banking sector.The newly appointed Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah said that it would be...

Property market remains bleak

Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights.

Tangerang may lose Rp20b in tax

Tangerang may lose Rp20b in tax JAKARTA (JP): The mayoralty of Tangerang will lose Rp 20 billion (US$1.8 million) in income from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport following the government's plan to hand over the airport's management to foreign firms.Tangerang Mayor M.

East Timorese registration

East Timorese registration I agree with Mr. Suharno of Yogyakarta when he lashes out at Bishop Belo and Ramos Horta for raising doubts about the outcome of the registration of East Timorese (Suara Pembaruan of June 19, 2001).

Just ruler and just citizenship

Just ruler and just citizenshipBy Clare Wolfowitz WASHINGTON, D.C.: Indonesia is in need of clear, positive leadership. On this point everyone agrees.For an outsider who loves Indonesia, the present leadership crisis is both distressing and puzzling.

IMA warns on ban on use of STP system

IMA warns on ban on use of STP system JAKARTA (JP): The development of the country's mining sector could suffer a major setback if the government bans the use of the submarine tailing placement (STP) system in mining operations, according to the Indonesian Mining Association (IMA).

Choosing the right president

Choosing the right presidentFrom Koran TempoIn response to the statement made by Faction Deputy Chairman of The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Suparlan, who demanded that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) apologize for not having elected the right president, I would like to give my...

Endangered rabbit found in park

Endangered rabbit found in park BENGKULU, Bengkulu: After more than five decades, Bukit Barisan National Park has reported a sighting of the endangered Sumatra jungle rabbit (nesolagus netscherii).The park's chief, Susilo Legowo, told Antara the rabbit was spotted by one of the surveillance cameras...

Tear gas halts Persija-Persib soccer match

Tear gas halts Persija-Persib soccer match JAKARTA (JP): The match on Sunday between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung was halted two minutes before the final whistle after security personnel fired tear gas into the stands at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta.

Online payment may replace credit cards

Online payment may replace credit cards JAKARTA (JP): The recent arrests of several Internet thieves in Yogyakarta had at least two effects on us, Indonesians.The first, which was very saddening, was that they put us in deeper disgrace.

ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL:

ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL:JP/R. Berto WedhatamaCITY ANNIVERSARY CARNIVAL: A float adorned by faces of Kurawa, a character from the Mahabarata epic (photo above), plies Jakarta's main thoroughfare, Jl. MH Thamrin.

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?

Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite.

Abdurrahman set to meet Australian PM John Howard

Abdurrahman set to meet Australian PM John Howard CANBERRA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will hold talks with Australian Prime Minister John Howard here on Monday morning in a bid to bury any perceived animosity between the two countries.

Malaysia tops corporate governance survey

Malaysia tops corporate governance survey SINGAPORE (AFP): Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong have the best quality of corporate governance in Asia, a survey of foreign business executives in the region showed.

Jakarta sweeps volleyball c'ships

Jakarta sweeps volleyball c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Host Jakarta grabbed both the men's and women's titles at the 2001 interchapter national volleyball championships, defeating West Java in the finals on Sunday at the basketball hall of the Bung Karno Sports Complex.

56 drivers ticketed for illegally raising fares

56 drivers ticketed for illegally raising fares JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-six public transportation drivers have been cited over the past two days for illegally raising their fares, official said on Sunday.The head of the City Land Transportation Agency, Rustam Efendi, said 17 drivers were nabbed on...

JP/2/A02

JP/2/A02 JAKARTA (JP): The receent death of a woman migrant worker upon her arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport has prompted calls for the government to close the special gate at Terminal III for migrant workers.

Indonesia's bad dream that might not end

Indonesia's bad dream that might not endBy Peter Milne JAKARTA (JP): Despite two cabinet reshuffles in as many weeks, these have only created a temporary distraction from the main power game being played out between President Abdurrahman Wahid and his supporters, and those intent on bringing him...

Positive sentiments to boost JSX

Positive sentiments to boost JSX JAKARTA (JP): The stock market is poised for more gains in this week's trading as investors rush in amid growing confidence that the upcoming People Consultative Assembly special session will bring fresh hope for the resolving of the country's political problems.

RP quiet on prospect for further hostage releases

RP quiet on prospect for further hostage releases ISABELA, Philippines (AFP): Relatives of beheaded hostages searched for the severed heads on Sunday as the government played down the prospect of Muslim guerrillas releasing more of the 23 remaining captives, who include two Americans.

Mob attack mars party meeting

Mob attack mars party meeting CIANJUR, West Java: A group of men thronged a meeting of the local branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) late on Saturday, forcing a delay to the event.

Bukaka gets 75% discount on foreign debt payment: Imron

Bukaka gets 75% discount on foreign debt payment: Imron JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed engineering and construction design firm PT Bukaka Teknik Utama said that its creditors had agreed to provide a "haircut" or discount of up to 75 percent on its foreign debt payment.

Inmate marries girlfriend in jail

Inmate marries girlfriend in jail SURABAYA: Jumali bin Sawal, 21, one of the suspects in the Pasuruan riot late last month, married his girlfriend Nikmah binti Suwaji, 18, on Sunday inside an East Java Police detention center."We received the permit at 10 a.m.

Major changes needed to boost local film industry

Major changes needed to boost local film industryBy Tertiani Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): Picture this. A man who had left his family for decades decided to come home for the sake of a cup of coffee. His wife could take it, but the daughter chose to express her feelings by spitting her disappointment...

Priests to negotiate with Irian Jaya rebels

Priests to negotiate with Irian Jaya rebels JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Church officials have assigned a Catholic and Protestant priest to negotiate with a rebel group from Irian Jaya who have currently taken two Belgian filmmakers hostage.

Pro-Gus Dur rally proceeds despite new bomb finding

Pro-Gus Dur rally proceeds despite new bomb finding SURABAYA (JP): Another bomb was found at the compound of gubernatorial office here on Sunday, ahead of a rally against the planned special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) later in the day.

Man gets three years for arson

Man gets three years for arson JAKARTA (JP): Zainal Arifin, 44, was sentenced to three years in prison by the Central Jakarta District Court on Friday, for torching the Development and Finance Comptroller Agency (BPKP) building on Jl. Hayam Wuruk last October.

President's travel expenses

President's travel expensesFrom Media IndonesiaIt has been widely reported in the mass media that President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, is making a state visit to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines between June 24 and 30, 2001.