Archive: 30 June 2001
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Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 29, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 25 68,000 Adindo Foresta 110 -5 132,000 AGIS 140 0 970,500 Alakasa 190 40 33,000 Alfa...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
British mission to arrive
British mission to arrive JAKARTA (JP): A British trade delegation from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry will begin a week-long visit to Indonesia on Monday as part of efforts to boost trade ties between the two countries, the British Embassy said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Java-Institute photos a reminder of the past
Java-Institute photos a reminder of the pastBy Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Jaap Erkelens holds to the saying that whoever forgets his own history will be destined to repeat it, with all the sorrow or happiness that it might entail.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
At 89, 'Mbah' Delik still a cave conqueror
At 89, 'Mbah' Delik still a cave conquerorBy Tarko Sudiarno YOGYAKARTA (JP): If you want to go caving in these parts, nature lovers and students will tell you there is one man who is essential to have on your side.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Manila, KL to intensify cooperation to counter Abu Sayyaf rebel threat
Manila, KL to intensify cooperation to counter Abu Sayyaf rebel threat MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Malaysia and the Philippines will intensify defense cooperation to thwart threats posed by Abu Sayyaf guerrillas and outlaws, the defense chiefs of both countries said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Hypnotized at the restaurant
Hypnotized at the restaurantFrom KompasIt was one afternoon when I had lunch in a fast-food restaurant in Mal Ciputra, West Jakarta, that a man of Chinese descent, aged between 30 and 40, rather stocky with hair like porcupine spines, approached me and asked to sit at my table.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Stakes raised in S'pore's battle of the banks
Stakes raised in S'pore's battle of the banks SINGAPORE (AFP): The stakes in Singapore's battle of the banks rose sharply Friday when United Overseas Bank (UOB) bid US$5.5 billion for Overseas Union Bank (OUB), topping an offer by a bigger rival.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Hitachi to cut S'pore jobs
Hitachi to cut S'pore jobs TOKYO (Reuters): Japan's biggest electronics maker, Hitachi Ltd, said on Friday it would cut 550 jobs at a Singapore unit and move the business to either China or Indonesia in a revamp of its Asian color television operations.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
SE Asia must boost free trade area: WTO chief designate
SE Asia must boost free trade area: WTO chief designate KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Southeast Asia must strengthen its free trade zone and seek new members to meet even stronger competition from China after it joins the World Trade Organization, the WTO's next chief said on Thursday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Leuser Park: A battle unbegun
Leuser Park: A battle unbegunBy Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The report on illegal logging in this newspaper of June 18 on Aceh's Gunung Leuser National Park titled "An unending battle against illegal logging," was right on the mark. Except that the article by Tertiani Z.B.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
House accepts special autonomy bill on Papua
House accepts special autonomy bill on Papua JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives' consultative body agreed on Thursday to put forward a controversial special autonomy bill for Irian Jaya proposed by Papuan legislators, but at the same time acknowledged that the government's own bill on the...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Where to go in Yogyakarta:
Where to go in Yogyakarta:Exhibitions* Painting, GelArt: Laporan dari Jogja, Gelaran Budaya, Jl. Menukan 273, Karangkajen, until July 6. * Painting, Realitas Keseimbangan/l'equilibre de la realite, by Made Mahendra Mangku, LIP/CCF French Cultural Center Gallery, Jl.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
ASEAN, EU launch energy program
ASEAN, EU launch energy program JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) have launched a five-year program to stimulate and support energy projects in both regions, the two international bodies announced in a joint statement.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Gus Dur rectifies his statements
Gus Dur rectifies his statements JAKARTA (JP): Returning President Abdurrahman Wahid sought to rectify reports of the impending decree on a state of emergency and a change of military chiefs of staff, which gave the nation a case of the jitters while he was abroad.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Cave clubs push thrill of the unknown
Cave clubs push thrill of the unknownBy R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Outdoor activities are popular among students in Yogyakarta, and almost all the universities in the city have nature lovers' clubs.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Garbageman mobbed over rape
Garbageman mobbed over rape JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents of Kebon Manggis in East Jakarta mobbed a garbageman, after hearing reports that he had allegedly raped a 19-year-old housemaid.Matraman Police Chief Comr. Unggul said that Mrs.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Giant, colorful kites enliven Ancol sky
Giant, colorful kites enliven Ancol skyBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Feeling worn down? Stressed out from work? Go fly a kite.That was the advice of the contestants at the Jakarta International Kite Festival, who swear by the soothing effects of flying a kite.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Gus Dur asked to open police anniversary event
Gus Dur asked to open police anniversary event JAKARTA (JP): Despite the apparent rift between them, National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Friday he would ask President Abdurrahman Wahid to oversee the commencement of the police's 55th anniversary ceremonies on Sunday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Optimism grows ahead of Geneva Aceh talks
Optimism grows ahead of Geneva Aceh talks BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Optimism looms ahead of the upcoming two-day peace talks between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) scheduled to take place in Geneva from Monday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
BI signals higher local rates despite Fed rate cut
BI signals higher local rates despite Fed rate cut JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Friday that lowering local rates to adjust them in line with the United States' Federal Reserve Bank (Fed)'s interest rate cut was untimely, and warned that domestic rates might even rise further.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Police shoot two robbers dead
Police shoot two robbers dead JAKARTA (JP): Police shot dead on Thursday night two members of a gang who had allegedly robbed several passengers on a Metromini bus plying the Tanjung Priok-Pulogadung route.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
S'pore steps up coastal patrols
S'pore steps up coastal patrols SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore authorities are stepping up coastal patrols in the country's northern waters to guard against illegal immigration and other problems such as piracy, police said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Prompt response
Prompt response I appreciate greatly the prompt and proper response that the management of RS AW has shown to the complaint that I raised through this column on June 22, 2001 (The Jakarta Post: Narrow- minded nurse). LIE HUAJakarta
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
PBB, PPP to designate vice presidential nominees
PBB, PPP to designate vice presidential nominees JAKARTA (JP): While the fate of embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid is still far from sealed, the United Development Party (PPP) and the Crescent Star Party (PBB) are already preparing to forward vice presidential candidates to partner Megawati...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Villagers attack immigration center in Gunung Putri
Villagers attack immigration center in Gunung Putri BOGOR (JP): Locals attacked an immigration center housing 150 illegal immigrants from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday night, following the alleged assault of three locals by six foreigners.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Message from the President
Message from the President To all our kababayans abroad, I convey my warmest felicitations on the occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.This year's Philippine Independence Day should be extra meaningful in light of another glorious moment in our history at EDSA II.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Asian currencies mostly higher late on yen, stock market gains
Asian currencies mostly higher late on yen, stock market gains SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were higher - albeit well within recent ranges - as they found solace from the Japanese yen's bounce and Wall Street-inspired gains on most of the regional bourses, dealers said.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
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.
Sat, 30 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...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Free tickets for best students
Free tickets for best students JAKARTA (JP): Any student in the top three in his or her class will be entitled to a free ticket to enter Seaworld Indonesia, with the offer running for one month starting Sunday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Govt approves $1.2b FDI in five months of 2001
Govt approves $1.2b FDI in five months of 2001 JAKARTA (JP): The government approved some US$1.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first five months of this year, compared to $1.6 billion in the same period last year, deputy head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Yus'an...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
PetroChina plans massive A share issue
PetroChina plans massive A share issue BEIJING (Reuters): Chinese oil giant PetroChina Co Ltd said on Friday it is planning the biggest ever domestic A-share offer to raise funds for a massive natural gas pipeline project.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Alternative theaters to present Wong Kar-Wai films
Alternative theaters to present Wong Kar-Wai films JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta might not be Cannes, but this doesn't necessarily mean that its residents cannot enjoy quality, award- winning movies, thanks to the establishment of alternative theaters that regularly screen non-commercial films.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Milosevic now. Who's next?
Milosevic now. Who's next? Indonesia should take heed of the way Belgrade succumbed to international pressure and delivered former Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic to the United Nations to face war crime charges.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Vietnamese rescue Indonesian sailors
Vietnamese rescue Indonesian sailors HANOI (AP): Vietnamese fishermen have rescued 21 Indonesian sailors who clung to their life preservers for 36 hours after high waves sank their ship, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Japan agrees to reschedule RI's $2.8b sovereign debt
Japan agrees to reschedule RI's $2.8b sovereign debt JAKARTA (JP): The Japanese government finally signed a formal agreement with the government of Indonesia on Friday to reschedule the latter's US$2.8 billion sovereign debt maturing between 2000 and 2002.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Minister Mahfud says Golkar party dissolution unfair
Minister Mahfud says Golkar party dissolution unfair JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Defense Mahfud MD said on Friday demands for the dissolution of the former ruling party Golkar were unfair because Golkar was not the only party that violated election laws in 1999.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Sewu mountain, a paradise for cave explorers
Sewu mountain, a paradise for cave explorersBy Israr Ardiansyah and R. Kristiawan YOGYAKARTA (JP): Burning, vivid colors of a beautiful sunset and trepidation are what Yahyawan Triyana remembers of his first experience exploring Cerme Cave 13 years ago.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Road repairs
Road repairsFrom Warta KotaIt has always been the case in Jakarta and surrounding areas that when government officials appear, all roads they pass will be in good condition and none will be in disrepair. The following two cases may serve to illustrate this.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Violence
Violence Violence must be comprehensively curbed: Minister. Page 2 Attack Villagers attack immigration center in Gunung Putri. Page 3Laundering A start to stopping money laundering? Page 5Tennis Ivanisevic ends Roddick dream, Rusedski advances.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
E. Kalimantan to build futsal stadium
E. Kalimantan to build futsal stadium JAKARTA (JP): An international futsal stadium worth Rp 7 billion (US$610,000) was set to be built in Tarakan, East Kalimantan, a source said.The source, quoted by the futsal media team from the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) - McDonald's Indonesia...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
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.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Students attacked over gambling row
Students attacked over gambling row PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: At least 40 people, armed with guns and sharp weapons raided the local office of the Indonesian Muslim Students' Association (HMI) on Jl. Radial on Friday and attacked students inside the building.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
People in Jakarta remain unaware of unleaded fuel
People in Jakarta remain unaware of unleaded fuel JAKARTA (JP): The initiative to remove leaded fuel from the capital is only one day away, but many residents of this city remain oblivious to the program.Some even frowned at the idea of unleaded fuel when separately contacted on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Pregnant Malleswari to miss Goodwill Games
Pregnant Malleswari to miss Goodwill Games NEW DELHI (AFP): Olympic bronze medalist Karnam Malleswari will miss a chance to become the first Indian to take part in the Goodwill Games because of the impending birth of a child, it was revealed on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Synchronized swimmers eye 2 silvers at SEAG
Synchronized swimmers eye 2 silvers at SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Mindful of its athletes' lack of experience, the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) is targeting two silver medals in synchronized swimming at the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
The power of personality
The power of personality JAKARTA (JP): Everybody wants success, but few know how to beat a path to it.One of the keys to unlock the door of success is the power of one's personality.You have to have the technical skills to do well in certain tasks, and these skills are the capital you need to start...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Quake damages Majalengka homes
Quake damages Majalengka homes BANDUNG (JP): An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale rocked the West Java town of Majalengka, leaving more than 2,400 houses damaged and at least three people injured, officials said on Friday.Majalengka regent Tuti M.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Violence must be comprehensively curbed: Minister
Violence must be comprehensively curbed: Minister JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar called on provincial authorities to comprehensively curb violence within their jurisdictions and to prevent it from spreading to neighboring provinces.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Calligraphy and Illuminations: Spiritual Culture, the National Archives Building, Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., until July 3. * Art in Italian and Indonesian Ceramics in the framework of the Indonesian-Italian Workshop on Advanced and...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
BCA divestment plan on schedule: IBRA
BCA divestment plan on schedule: IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) dismissed speculation of a delay in the divestment of its ownership in the giant, publicly listed PT Bank Central Asia (BCA), saying the divestment process was proceeding according to schedule.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Malaysian girl held captive for seven years
Malaysian girl held captive for seven years DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Police here have detained 35-year-old man who is alleged to have kidnapped a Malaysian girl seven years ago, held her captive and then molested her.The case has only now been revealed after the victim, identified as S.A.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
INACA slams antimonopoly watchdog's move
INACA slams antimonopoly watchdog's move JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) criticized the country's antimonopoly watchdog's moves to revoke INACA's right to set fares for domestic airline tickets.
Sat, 30 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.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Holcim acquires $340m in Semen Cibinong debt
Holcim acquires $340m in Semen Cibinong debt JAKARTA (JP): Swiss cement group Holcim Ltd. has purchased US$340 million in debt of publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Cibinong as part of the company's $1.18 billion debt restructuring deal, a company executive said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
RI coffee exports record 7.5% growth
RI coffee exports record 7.5% growth SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's coffee exports rose 7.5% on-year to an estimated 162,301 metric tons in the eight months to end-May, according to data Friday from the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters, or AEKI.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Governors meeting in Yogyakarta
Governors meeting in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: A one-day meeting of top officials from the provincial administrations of Java, Bali and Lampung took place at the Melia Purosani Hotel here on Friday.The meeting, initiated by Yogyakarta Governor Hamengkubuwono X, was supposed to be in anticipation of...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Rupiah rate June 29
Rupiah rate June 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,940.00 11,940.00 11,383.00 11,497.00Australian dollar 1 5,537.83 6,050.00 5,762.07 5,825.53Austrian schilling 1 672.05 733.83 699.26 706.60Belgian franc 1 229.24 250.31 238.52 241.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Indonesians find escape in booming soap opera industry
Indonesians find escape in booming soap opera industryBy Chris Brummitt JAKARTA (AP): I had been murdered, but nobody thought to tell me.I only found out when I tuned into Episode 2 of The Curtain of Love and saw the actress playing my girlfriend in the arms of her new lover, telling him: "James is...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Milosevic's handover a precedent for RI
Milosevic's handover a precedent for RIBy Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned that the extradition of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic could set a precedent for the prosecution of Indonesians accused of human rights abuses, if the government here fails to bring legal...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
A start to stopping money laundering?
A start to stopping money laundering? Can the new regulation requiring banks to report any suspicious transactions help curb money laundering? Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution shares his views. Question: Bank Indonesia has issued Regulation No.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Sutiyoso to announce bus fare hike Sunday
Sutiyoso to announce bus fare hike Sunday JAKARTA (JP): The City Council is scheduled to make a final decision on Saturday relating to the city administration's proposal to increase bus fares by between 30 percent and 60 percent, with the council expected to lower the range of the increase.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Security guards nabbed for stealing
Security guards nabbed for stealing PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Four security guards of Matahari supermarket on Jl. Jend. Sudirman were arrested by local police for stealing supermarket goods.Budi Hartono, the supermarket owner, told reporters on Thursday, that the shop's security guards had stolen...
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Yogyakarta
YogyakartaAntique Moesson: Original Chinese compartment for worship, the only pair in the world. This unique pair of Chinese ancient compartments is priceless. Moesson Antik, Jl. Parangtritis, on the corner of South Yogyakarta ring road. Open daily from 8:00 through 18:00. Phone: 081 826 1100, Fax.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Govt names two new officials
Govt names two new officials JAKARTA (JP): Despite its pledge to improve efficiency, the government has expanded its bureaucratic network by naming two new officials who fall directly under the President.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
RP sets vote for expansion of Muslim self-rule
RP sets vote for expansion of Muslim self-rule MANILA (Agencies): Millions of residents in the southern Mindanao region of the Philippines will vote on Aug. 15 on whether to join areas under Muslim self-rule, President Gloria Arroyo said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
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.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Cheated by a 'doctor'
Cheated by a 'doctor'From Sinar PagiSome time ago a relative of mine received a call from a man claiming to be a doctor at a private hospital. He said a relative of mine had met with an accident and was in critical condition at the hospital.
Sat, 30 Jun 2001
Archaeologists discover prehistoric rock paintings
Archaeologists discover prehistoric rock paintings SINGAPORE (AFP): A team of archaeologists said on Friday they had uncovered 11 new caves with more than 500 prehistoric handprints, paintings and other rock art in Kalimantan.