Archive: 26 June 2001
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Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. JAKARTA (JP): Market analyst Yenny Fadjar of PT Harita Kencana Securities said the property sector had been generally stagnant. "Since 1998, the sector has been stagnant. This is partly due to our weak banking sector.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA's unstable leadership
IBRA's unstable leadership The sudden replacement on Monday of Edwin Gerungan after serving only about seven months as the chief of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is simply further evidence of the erratic leadership of President Abdurrahman Wahid. Frequently changing the leadership of an institution with such an important role in helping lead the nation out of its now four-year old economic crisis defies all logic and is devoid of any common sense.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb explodes at ExxonMobil gas field
Bomb explodes at ExxonMobil gas field JAKARTA (JP): A bomb exploded early Monday at one of Arun's gas pipelines in Aceh as soldiers secured the territory along the pipeline, the government said, but adding the incident would not cause a delay in Arun's start up schedule. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that no casualties were reported in the explosion and that the pipeline suffered no damages from the blast.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL students disagree with PM
KL students disagree with PM SYDNEY, Australia (AFP): Malaysia topped the table of foreign students in Australian full-time tertiary education last year, despite an attack on Australia's education system by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, official data shows. Almost 10,000 Malaysians were in full-time study at universities and colleges in Australia during the year -- 35 percent more than the next most numerous, the Singaporeans with almost 7,400, followed by 6,200 Indonesians.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI windsurfers warm up in China
RI windsurfers warm up in China JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Yachting and Windsurfing Association (Porlasi) sent three windsurfers to the China Open as part of their preparations for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "The windsurfers are Oka Sulaksana in the men's heavyweight division, Fadli Yusuf in the men's lightweight and Yuni Trisnawati in the women's mistral events," Porlasi secretary general Aji Sularso told reporters on Monday.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. However, the property market is still down, at least according to stock market analysts and property consultants.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PBSI nominates Fung Permadi as assistant coach
PBSI nominates Fung Permadi as assistant coach JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) will be nominating Fung Permadi, a shuttler who is ranked number 17 in the world, who is currently playing for Chinese Taipei, as an assistant coach in its training center in Cipayung, East Jakarta.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gade Christensen, Martin to skip Indonesia Open
Gade Christensen, Martin to skip Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): World number one men's singles Peter Gade Christensen and his fiancee world number two women's singles Camilla Martin of Denmark will miss the US$170,000 Indonesia Badminton Open so that they can concentrate on the delayed-2000 World Grand Prix Final.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Youths occupy legal aid office
Youths occupy legal aid office BANDUNG (JP): Tens of youths from various youth groups under the umbrella of the former ruling Golkar Party occupied the West Java branch office of the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) here on Monday. Around 25 youths from Siliwangi Youth Generation (AMS), Kosgoro, AMPI, Pancasila Youth and KNPI (Indonesian Youth Committee) protested PBHI's defense of 21 suspected rioters.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil stable, cool on export data
KL palm oil stable, cool on export data KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian palm oil futures were stable at the close on Monday as worries over high stocks countered positive June 1-25 export data, traders said. The benchmark third-month September contract was up seven ringgit at 831 ringgit (US$218.68) a ton after trading as high as 838 ringgit. Volume was at 817 lots.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's lawyer denies charges
Gus Dur's lawyer denies charges JAKARTA (JP): Lawyers of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who is currently facing a lawsuit for dismissing Soeripto from his post as secretary-general of the Ministry of Forestry, said on Monday that the Central Jakarta District Court had no authority to handle the case. Lawyer Nien Rachmaniah Aryono from the Attorney General's Office said in the response to Soeripto's suit that the case should be handled by the Administrative Court.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Accelerated general election
Accelerated general election From Koran Tempo The House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session convened in late June 2001 issued a second memorandum of censure against the President. Since there was no significant change in the President's leadership style, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will be holding a special session on August 1, 2001.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thai rubber prices upside limited as RI stays cheap
Thai rubber prices upside limited as RI stays cheap SINGAPORE (Reuters): Thai rubber prices are unlikely to climb further despite talk of tight raw material supply as buyers are reluctant to chase rates up in view of low-priced offers from Indonesia, traders said on Monday. They said Thai benchmark RSS3 sheet rubber was offered at 62 U.S. cents per kilo for August, compared with 60 cents a week ago, as raw material prices rose after a brief decline.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow
Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow JAKARTA (JP): More than 250 Mayasari Bhakti bus drivers went on strike on Monday, and hundreds of others are rumored to join on Tuesday to demand a bus fare increase to compensate their dwindling income from the fuel price hike. The strike by Mayasari bus drivers, the largest contingent of buses in the city, left thousands of people stranded at hundreds of bus stops across the city, usually serviced by Mayasari buses.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ambon attack
Ambon attack Rights body to investigate Ambon attack. Page 2 Strike Hundreds of bus drivers strike, more will follow. Page 3 Mahathir No-one shaking Mahathir's tree after Daim's exit. Page 5 Tennis Sampras, Serena blaze into round two at Wimbledon. Page 6 Trade row China moves to punish Japan in trade row. Page 10 PLN PT PLN 2000 net loss surges to Rp 24 trillion. Page 12 Hostage Manila urges rebels to stop killing hostages. Page 13
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Promoting product in cyberspace
Promoting product in cyberspace Like in many countries, many producers in Indonesia prefer to introduce their brand-new goods or services by hiring alluring models, creating superb ambience and dear prizes to boot. Whether the slogans fall on deaf ears is another matter. Just what kind of marketing tool does one need to promote a product in cyberspace? Brian D. Chmielewski wrote the following article in www.UPromote.com. As with any marketing strategy, planning precedes action.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late as yen keeps some afloat
Asian currencies mixed late as yen keeps some afloat SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Monday, finding solace from the yen's mild bounce and anxieties over regional central banks' next moves, dealers said. The Indonesian rupiah ended a touch weaker Monday in thin trading as players bought dollars due to the current political uncertainty. The Singapore dollar, the Thai baht and the South Korean won were marginally higher, and the Philippine peso was slightly lower.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unruly policemen dismissed
Unruly policemen dismissed JAKARTA (JP): City Police stripped seven police officers of their badges and uniforms, officially dismissing them on Monday, on charges of polygamy, adultery, desertion, and car theft. Following the dismissal of these seven officers, 204 city police officers also face a similar fate of being dishonorably discharged, for similar violations, according to city police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Air Force to probe trouble in President's plane
Air Force to probe trouble in President's plane JAKARTA (JP): The Air Force will investigate the cause of the oil leak in its Boeing-707 aircraft transporting President Abdurrahman Wahid and his entourage on a state visit to Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, says Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Imam Wahyudi. He said the aircraft, piloted by Lt. Col. Yadi Husyadi and Lt. Col.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Leaders told to bury the hatchet
Leaders told to bury the hatchet JAKARTA (JP): The country's two largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, have called on the members of the political elite to bury their differences, unless they want a battle between their supporters at the grassroots level to erupt.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police yet to recognize post of deputy chief
Police yet to recognize post of deputy chief JAKARTA (JP): The post of the National Police deputy chief is still officially unrecognized by the National Police force, despite the fact that the position has been reinstated by a presidential decree. National Police secretary-general Comr. Gen. Yun Mulyana said on Monday that Presidential Decree No. 77, which reinstated the position of the National Police deputy chief, a post currently occupied by Comr. Gen.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheral By 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. The main different is perhaps that, unlike the output of the computer system, the output of our stomach is not normally to be displayed.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur panics
Gus Dur panics From Koran Tempo It is Dr. Nurcholish Madjid, known to be close to President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who has commented that Gus Dur is in a state of panic. I believe Gus Dur should not be overwhelmed by panic as he has got a good grasp of Islamic teachings and Javanese culture with its emphasis on appropriate action. If he is convinced that he has done nothing legally wrong, there is no need for Gus Dur to panic.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Australia supports RI's territorial integrity
Australia supports RI's territorial integrity CANBERRA (JP): Just hours before President Abdurrahman Wahid touched down here, Prime Minister John Howard told parliament that Australia fully supports the territorial integrity of Indonesia and that the presidential visit is an opportunity to put past troubles between the two countries behind them. The prime minister highlighted the symbolic significance of the visit, despite the repeated postponements and Monday's unforeseen delay.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore tourist arrivals up
S'pore tourist arrivals up SINGAPORE (Reuters): More people visited Singapore in January to May than in the same period of 2000 as a jump in Malaysian, Australian and British travelers offset lower arrivals from Indonesia, Japan and the United States. Total arrivals rose 0.7 percent to more than 3.13 million in the first five months of 2001, the Singapore Tourism Board said in a statement on Monday.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Armed men rob office in Bogor
Armed men rob office in Bogor BOGOR, West Java (JP): Five men carrying guns and sickles robbed a factory belonging to PT Triangsa Jaya Baygon on Jl. Pangkalan Kedung Halang here early on Monday morning. The raiders took away a security box containing documents and about Rp 2 million in cash, a television set and a fax machine from the factory office. A 30-year-old security guard, Alimundin, told the police that the robbery occurred at about 4 p.m.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia risks destruction, ADB Institute's dean says
Indonesia risks destruction, ADB Institute's dean says TOKYO (Dow Jones): Indonesia risks destruction as the country's fractious regions spin out of control of the embattled president and as the economy deteriorates, the dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute said Monday. "Everybody is worried" about Indonesia, ADBI dean Masaru Yoshitomi told Dow Jones Newswires in an interview.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt vows to restore peace in Aceh by Aug. 17
Govt vows to restore peace in Aceh by Aug. 17 JAKARTA (JP): While the government may have doubts that it can meet its own Aug. 17 deadline for a thorough settlement to the Aceh problem, it has nevertheless promised to restore the security needed by people in the province so that they can resume living normal lives.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prudential opens new offices
Prudential opens new offices JAKARTA (JP): Insurance company PT Prudential BancBali Life Assurance officially opened its new agency offices on Monday in Yogyakarta and Solo. Company president Kevin Holmgren said in a statement that the new agency offices were established to meet the growing demand for life insurance in those cities.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nippon studies GTL project
Nippon studies GTL project TOKYO (Dow Jones): Nippon Mitsubishi Oil Corp. said Monday it has been conducting a feasibility study offshore in the Timor Sea, northwestern Australia, on a project for turning natural gas into low-polluting fuel called gas-to-liquid, or GTL. "We are studying the construction of a floating GTL facility as an option" to utilize the natural gas produced from block AC/P23 in the Crux field, located 700 kilometers west of the city of Darwin, a company spokesman said.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 installed across the park.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate June 25
Rupiah rate June 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP stunned by report of Chinese warships in Spratlys
RP stunned by report of Chinese warships in Spratlys MANILA (Agencies): The Philippine government was Monday checking reports that China had deployed warships near the disputed Spratly islands chain, saying it would be a "major disturbance" if true. President Gloria Arroyo's spokesman did not rule out a diplomatic protest could be filed after The Washington Times wrote that classified intelligence reports indicated a dozen Chinese ships were seen in the Spratly area.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI firms' ratings withdrawn
RI firms' ratings withdrawn JAKARTA (JP): Credit ratings firm Standard & Poor's said on Monday it had withdrawn its corporate credit ratings of several Indonesian companies. "The rating withdrawals are a result of the prolonged debt restructuring at these companies," the firm said in a statement. The companies are PT Fajar Surya Wisesa, PT Inti Indorayon Utama, PT Polysindo Eka Perkasa, PT Tri Polyta Indonesia Tbk and PT Datakom Asia.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT PLN 2000 net loss surges to Rp 24 trillion
PT PLN 2000 net loss surges to Rp 24 trillion JAKARTA (JP): State-owned electricity company PT PLN said on Monday its net loss last year surged to Rp 24.61 trillion (about US$2.16 billion), or more than double the Rp 11.36 trillion loss recorded in the previous year, due mainly to the higher cost of purchasing electricity from independent power producers (IPPs). PLN said that payments to IPPs had soared to Rp 9.39 trillion from Rp 5.06 trillion the year before.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Makassar to deport Malaysian woman
Makassar to deport Malaysian woman MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The local immigration office here will soon deport a young Malaysian woman believed to have lived illegally in South Sulawesi for six years as a prostitute. Now in her second marriage and with a five-year-old daughter, Siti Damalan binti Bangsawan Rasir, 20, had entered Indonesia without proper documents, immigration sources said on Monday.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Punish rapists
Punish rapists From Kompas Recently a number of rape cases have been aired on TV or reported in the media. Some of the rapists are known to the victims. Have rapists ever thought how emotionally devastated their victims would become as a result of their despicable act? Also have rapists ever thought how it would affect them if such an incident happened to their own sister, wife, daughter, niece, grandmother, or even mother?
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drivers urged to mark Antidrugs Day
Drivers urged to mark Antidrugs Day JAKARTA (JP): The National Police urged drivers of public and private vehicles to put on their headlights in the morning and late afternoon on Tuesday to mark the World Antidrugs Day. The vehicle headlights should be put on from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the executive of the National Coordinating Body for Narcotics (BKNN), Comr. Gen. Ahwil Lutan.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
No-one shaking Mahathir's tree after Daim's exit
No-one shaking Mahathir's tree after Daim's exit By Simon Cameron-Moore KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): There is a Malay proverb A fruit when it is ripe will fall by itself. No one at the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) annual assembly, which ended on Saturday, shook Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's tree.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Unleaded fuel will not affect car engines: Expert
Unleaded fuel will not affect car engines: Expert JAKARTA (JP): How old is your car? On the eve of the banning of leaded fuel from the city, you need not worry about making any adjustment to your car, if it was produced after 1985. Automotive experts stated on Monday that unleaded fuel does not have a negative impact on car engines and there is no need for special treatment. However, cars produced before 1985 will need certain adjustments.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Artist dreams of making 474 'ondel-ondel'
Artist dreams of making 474 'ondel-ondel' By Multa Fidrus JAKARTA (JP): Despite financial constraints, Suprayogi and his workers are determined to produce 474 ondel-ondel, Betawi traditional puppets, to commemorate the city's 474th anniversary. Speaking from his work area in the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta, Yogi, an artist from Lamongan, East Java, said he had made over 270 ondel-ondel, or about 60 percent of his target.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
PT Bank BNI plans securitization of nonperforming loans
PT Bank BNI plans securitization of nonperforming loans JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed state-owned PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) plans securitization of its nonperforming loans (NPL) as part of its efforts to reduce its NPL ratio to the maximum limit of 5 percent later this year, as set by the central bank. BNI president Saifuddien Hasan said that under the plan, BNI would issue commercial papers to replace a portion of its NPL. In return, investors receive payments from the owners of the NPL.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
An advise for Megawati
An advise for Megawati From Koran Tempo Looking at the political development at home, as a good citizen, I feel the need to advice Mbak Megawati in her capacity as both the chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and vice president of the Republic of Indonesia. Mbak Mega, for 32 years Indonesia was under the rule of the New Order regime, and this regime held on to power through constitutional acts.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 the rate of 30 percent to 40 percent per annum since 1993.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 0 80,500 Adindo Foresta 120 0 26,000 AGIS 145 0 1,315,000 Alakasa 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,050 -25 379,500 Alter Abadi 95 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 1,975 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 150 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,000 -25 2,852,000 Apac Citra 335 10 190,000 Aqua Golden 12,800 0 0...
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel provides Rp 500m for RI SEA Games squad
Telkomsel provides Rp 500m for RI SEA Games squad JAKARTA (JP): Cellular operator Telkomsel signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Sports Council (KONI) on the state-owned company's deal to provide Rp 500 million (US$44,250) in cash for Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad. The memorandum was signed by KONI chairman Wismoyo Arismunandar and Telkomsel president Mulia Tambunan on Monday to seal the financial pledge.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia goes to FIFA disciplinary commission
Indonesia goes to FIFA disciplinary commission JAKARTA (JP): The FIFA disciplinary commission has sought an explanation from the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for the unruly behavior of local supporters during the 2002 World Cup qualifier against China at Bung Karno Stadium on May 27.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussie bank says it remains committed to RI
Aussie bank says it remains committed to RI JAKARTA (JP): The Commonwealth Bank of Australia remains committed to Indonesia despite its recent decision to let go of its shares in a local insurance firm, a company senior executive said on Monday. President of PT Bank Commonwealth, the bank's Indonesian unit, Llew Morris said the company's plan to sell its 50 percent shares in Astra CMG Life did not mean the company wanted to quit Indonesia but it was only a move to focus on banking business.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Imported foodstuffs must be registered
Imported foodstuffs must be registered JAKARTA (JP): The Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) has set the deadline for the end of July for importers to register their imported food products before they are declared illegal and withdrawn from supermarkets and stores. BPOM's deputy for food and dangerous substances control Dedi Fardiaz revealed on Monday that most imported food products have not yet been registered.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Medco 1Q net profit up 15% on higher oil output
Medco 1Q net profit up 15% on higher oil output JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed oil and gas company PT Medco Energi Internasional said on Monday its first quarter net profit rose to Rp 187 billion (about US$16.45 million) up 15 percent compared to Rp 163 billion in the first quarter of last year, citing a more than 20 percent increase in oil production and favorable crude oil prices.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tigaraksa eyes 20% growth
Tigaraksa eyes 20% growth JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed consumer and household goods distributor PT Tigaraksa Satria said on Monday it was upbeat of achieving its profit growth target of 20 percent this year following a strong performance in the first quarter. Last year, the company recorded Rp 15.9 billion in net profit. Tigaraksa's net profit rose 31 percent to Rp 8.6 billion between January and March this year from about Rp 6.5 billion during the same period last year.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian firm slow to reform, WB says
SE Asian firm slow to reform, WB says WASHINGTON (DPA): Southeast Asia is lagging behind in measures to reform its private sector and growth could suffer as foreign direct investment moves to more favorable business environments, said a World Bank senior official. In an interview with Deutsche Press-Agentur, dpa, International Finance Corporation head Peter Woicke had harsh words for the "Asian Tigers" as they have failed to follow through on reforms following the 1997 Asian finance crisis.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Councillors take degrees, funded by city budget
Councillors take degrees, funded by city budget JAKARTA (JP): Studying from birth until death appears to be the motto of 80 city councillors currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in political science and master's degrees in management, courtesy of the city. The chairman of the council's Commission C for budgetary and financial affairs, Amarullah Asbah, confirmed on Monday that the councillors' studies were being paid for with money from the city budget.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands stranded after attempted cable theft
Thousands stranded after attempted cable theft JAKARTA (JP): Thousands of rail commuters were left stranded for hours on Monday after a man cut the feeder cables of a train traveling on the Bojong Gede-Citayam line, at Pabuaran village, Citayam, Bogor.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Violence continues in West Kalimantan capital
Violence continues in West Kalimantan capital PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan (JP): Violence continued in Pontianak on Monday, with local residents and Madurese refugees engaging in gunfights following Sunday's arson attack on the makeshift houses sheltering refugees in a local sports stadium. The clashes on Monday took place near the Sutan Syarief Abdurrahman Stadium and on Jl. Purnama.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bats, birds vie for space in Pulau Rambut sanctuary
Bats, birds vie for space in Pulau Rambut sanctuary By Bambang Parlupi JAKARTA (JP): Pulau Rambut, in the Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) chain of islands off North Jakarta, is just for the birds. Based on a 1999 forestry minister's degree, the island, which is only one and a half hours from the Ancol Marina by speedboat, is protected by law as a wildlife sanctuary. Rambut island's unique ecosystem is an ideal habitat for various bird species.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ary Suta appointed as new IBRA chairman
Ary Suta appointed as new IBRA chairman JAKARTA (JP): The government installed on Monday I Putu Ary Suta, a former chief of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), as the new chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), replacing the widely respected Edwin Gerungan. The move was part of the first reshuffle in the powerful finance ministry since Rizal Ramli took over the department earlier this month.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rights body to investigate Ambon attack
Rights body to investigate Ambon attack JAKARTA (JP): The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) established on Monday a fact-finding team to investigate the deadly attack by joint-security troops in Ambon, Maluku, against a clinic belonging to Laskar Jihad (Jihad Force).
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor refugees threaten locals
E. Timor refugees threaten locals KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thousands of villagers in the district of Sulamu, 120 kilometers east of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, are seeking protection and evacuation following alleged violence on the part of East Timorese refugees. The refugees, occupying a camp only three kilometers away from Sulamu village, have reportedly looted dozens of houses belonging to villae residents.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Robust handset sales in Asia
Robust handset sales in Asia SINGAPORE (Reuters): Asia appears to have escaped the fall-off in mobile handset demand in Europe and the United States thanks to low cellular penetration rates and a huge appetite for new technology. Telecom operators said that while regional handset demand may have eased in line with slowing Asian economies, overall sales remained relatively robust.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
DPR still represents the people?
DPR still represents the people? From Media Indonesia Only 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). Before making a decision on a government proposal, the DPR must take into account the interests of the people it represents.