Archive: 5 June 2001
60 articles found
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Palembang to host National C'ships
Palembang to host National C'ships PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Palembang will host the National Swimming Championships, in which contestants will swim 10 kilometers along the Musi River on June 17. The Indonesian Scuba Diving Association's (POSSI) South Sumatra chapter secretary Rudy Kalalo said that a team of national swimmers, including Catherin Kalalo and Wasi, had inspected the venue on June 3 and June 4.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trade restriction threatens ramin furniture producers
Trade restriction threatens ramin furniture producers JAKARTA (JP): At least 40 furniture companies might have to close their operations following the government's recent decision to curb the sales of ramin (Gonystylus spp) wood in the country. The Association of Indonesian Furniture and Handicraft Producers said here on Friday that the restriction would cause a a serious shortage in the supply of ramin, the main material used in the association's production of furniture.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man mobbed for alleged theft
Man mobbed for alleged theft JAKARTA (JP): A 21-year-old man was severely beaten on Monday afternoon by bystanders on Jl. Baladewa, Cempaka Putih, who suspected he took a bus passenger's gold necklace. Sorta Purnama, 40, told police he had just got off a Metromini bus on Jl. Jend. Suprapto in Galur when a man suddenly snatched his ten-gram gold necklace, worth Rp 10 million, and ran off.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
SBA -- a meeting place for Swedish companies in Indonesia
SBA -- a meeting place for Swedish companies in Indonesia Swedish business has a long history in Indonesia. Ericsson, the worldwide telecom giant, established an office in Jakarta over 90 years ago. They have since been joined by many others and today all major Swedish companies are represented in Indonesia.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
One killed in train crash
One killed in train crash CIREBON, West Java: A public minivan passenger was killed and 10 others were injured when the vehicle was hit by a speeding Argo Lawu express train on a crossing on Jl. Tentara Pelajar on Monday. Antara quoted witnesses as saying that the minivan attempted to pass through the railway crossing ahead of the train despite the fact that the railway crossing gate was closing.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Leave the police alone
Leave the police alone President Abdurrahman Wahid is playing a very dangerous game in his drive to remove National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro from his post. Whether out of ignorance, poor advice or sheer madness, the President has obviously overestimated his own power in this affair.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bruneigate: What about evidence?
Bruneigate: What about evidence? By Donna K. Woodward MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): The Attorney General's Office has concluded its investigation of Bruneigate, apparently accepting at face value a letter from the Embassy of Brunei stating that the US$2 million was a personal gift to President Abdurrahman Wahid for humanitarian assistance programs and was not given to the President in his capacity as head of government.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Councillors to LA despite outcry
Councillors to LA despite outcry JAKARTA (JP): Following controversial trips undertaken by councillors to Australia, Japan and South Africa late last year, 15 councillors are again to make a one-week overseas visit, this time to Los Angeles in the United States. The chairman of the City Council's Commission C for budgetary and financial affairs, Amarullah Asbah, confirmed on Monday that the 15 councillors would leave for Los Angeles on Sunday to conduct a comparative study.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sweden assists in introducing public service broadcasting in Indonesia
Sweden assists in introducing public service broadcasting in Indonesia The democratization of Indonesia has made the development of free and independent media possible. Since the Ministry of Information was abolished in 1999, the role of state-run radio and television stations has been discussed. This debate led the Indonesian government to convert Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), previously part of the Ministry of Information, into a state-owned nonprofit public service enterprise.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japan's Indonesia Petroleum considering going public
Japan's Indonesia Petroleum considering going public TOKYO (Dow Jones): Japan's Indonesia Petroleum Ltd., commonly known as Inpex, is considering listing its shares, although no specific date for the proposed listing has been decided yet, a senior executive said Monday. Capitalized at about Y30 billion, Inpex, which is 50 percent- controlled by state-run Japan National Oil Corp., produces gas and oil mainly in Indonesia.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Apartments boast high occupancy
Apartments boast high occupancy JAKARTA (JP): Some apartment buildings still enjoy robust business despite the current political and security conditions in the capital, a property executive said on Monday. Menteng Executive Apartments has an occupancy rate of between 95 percent and 100 percent, said Very Y. Setiady, the general manager of PT Indofica Housing/Saranapratama Artamandiri, which manages the building.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gears up for two-and-a-half generation cellular service
Indonesia gears up for two-and-a-half generation cellular service By Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): While the world is hung up on the introduction of the first third-generation (3-G) handset by Japan's NTT DoCoMo, Indonesia is gearing up for the rollout of the first two- and-a-half generation technology, the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trade and industry, the backbone of Sweden-Indonesia relations
Trade and industry, the backbone of Sweden-Indonesia relations Swedish Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Harald Sandberg shared his view on the bilateral relations between the two countries during his term here. Question: You have been the Swedish ambassador to Indonesia for three years. What are your thoughts and what is your message today? Sandberg: When I look back at my three years in Indonesia, I see times of difficulties and hardship for the Indonesian people.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
... "In Indonesia, we have not yet found anyone who definitely
... "In Indonesia, we have not yet found anyone who definitely has AIDS ... as long as we have faith in God, we don't need to worry about this disease."
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sinking
Sinking More passengers rescued, 51 feared lost after sinking. Page 2 Pollution DLLAJ seeks ways to curb air pollution. Page 3 Sukarno German historian discusses Sukarno in a troubled time. Page 5 Tennis First blood for France against Spain in Paris. Page 6 Cellular RI gears up for two-and-a-half generation cellular service. Page 11 China Pentagon severs ties with Chinese military: Report Page 13 Pointer: Editorial -- Page 4 di bawah police
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Objection to VAT hike
Objection to VAT hike It is reported that the government is planning to raise value- added tax (VAT) from 10 percent to 12.5 percent as of July 1, 2001. I strongly object to this idea. The 10 percent VAT currently imposed is already a heavy burden on the people. There has been no transparent calculation regarding input VAT per taxable income category and national input average since 1983. The effective tariff for a national average of 6 percent is considered significant.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Teater Kita, where ritual meets cartoon
Teater Kita, where ritual meets cartoon By Lauren Bain MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): It's a balmy night and the amphitheater is crowded. It's a run-down, almost derelict space; the pavement, still warm from the midday sun, is badly cracked; tall black roosters are running around an area that might be described as "backstage". The audience sit on sheets of newspaper spread out on the ground. The backdrop is a high cement wall scrawled with graffiti. A snapshot of urban Makassar.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
An irrational act
An irrational act The dismissal of (former coordinating minister for political, social and security affairs Susilo Bambang) Yudhoyono on absurd pretexts shows that Gus Dur (President Abdurrahman Wahid) does indeed intend to issue an edict (in declaration of a state of emergency). In order to be able to immediately issue such a decree, he needs to ensure the support of the TNI (Indonesian Military). In our opinion, declaring a state of emergency is the President's constitutional right.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Scotland Yard to aid Malaysia
Scotland Yard to aid Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): The Malaysian government has sought the help of Scotland Yard and the British Anti-Crime Enforcement Department to help it nab hardcore criminals who have eluded the law, news reports said on Monday. Dr. Rais Yatim, minister in the prime minister's department, told the New Straits Times daily that the pact was made during his recent visit to Europe.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore to offer tax breaks, testing ground for 'green' cars
Singapore to offer tax breaks, testing ground for 'green' cars SINGAPORE (AP): Singapore will give big tax breaks for environmentally friendly cars and offer itself as a testing ground for new kinds of "green" vehicles, the government said on Wednesday. Experimental cars powered by nonpolluting fuel cells will be among the vehicles that will get "all the usual taxes" waived, said Yeo Cheow Tong, Singapore's minister for communications and information technology.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Opposition figures' stances on special session differ
Opposition figures' stances on special session differ JAKARTA (JP): Major parties are spilt over the possibility of expediting the People's Consultative Assembly's special session following the President's latest move to dismiss the National Police chief after reshuffling the Cabinet. Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung said it was possible to accelerate the special session should the President continue to violate regulations and ignore warnings from the House of Representatives.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
In search of Bahasa Indonesia and Eric Lundqvist...
In search of Bahasa Indonesia and Eric Lundqvist... More and more Swedes are discovering Indonesia. Some of them are going to Bali as charter tourists and some are traveling around all parts of the country as backpackers. And then there are some that decide to live here for a longer period.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former BI directors put under house arrest
Former BI directors put under house arrest JAKARTA (JP): Two suspects in the misuse of central bank liquidity support funds have left their cells after the Attorney General's Office decided to place them under house arrest, an official said on Monday. Attorney General's Office spokesman Muljohardjo said that former Bank Indonesia directors Heru Supraptomo and Hendri Budiyanto were released on Friday at 8 p.m.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
DLLAJ seeks ways to curb air pollution
DLLAJ seeks ways to curb air pollution JAKARTA (JP): The next time you are on standing on the street, look around at the passing vehicles. Then, take a glance at the passengers and you will see that in contrast to the frequently overcrowded public buses, most private cars are almost empty. During peak hours, according to the City Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ), only 4 percent of private vehicles carry four passengers or more, and 82 percent only carry between one and two passengers.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
German historian discusses Sukarno in a troubled time
German historian discusses Sukarno in a troubled time By Aboeprijadi Santoso AMSTERDAM (JP): The key idea to understanding Sukarno, according to the German historian Bernhard Dahm, 68, is charisma. This concept explains Sukarno's rise to power and the challenges he faced in leading Indonesia through changing times. In 1964 Dr. Dahm wrote a thesis later published as Sukarno and the Struggle for Indonesia's Independence (1969).
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight people die in toll road accident
Eight people die in toll road accident JAKARTA (JP): Eight people in a Kijang van were killed and another was critically injured when the van and a PO Sinar Jaya public bus collided head on near Karawang, West Java on Sunday. Antara reported on Monday that the crash took place at about 9 p.m., when the van, driven by Muchyi, skidded into the wrong lane of the Cikampek toll road as it sped toward Jakarta.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP to announce Senate winners
RP to announce Senate winners MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines' Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it would proclaim winners of the May 14 Senate polls on Tuesday with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's coalition likely to win eight of the 13 seats contested. Arroyo, for whom the polls were a first electoral test since she took office in January, has said that eight seats will give her the majority she needs to push legislation through the 24- member Senate.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sulawesi-S'pore shipping link
Sulawesi-S'pore shipping link JAKARTA (JP): A direct shipping service from Bitung in North Sulawesi to Singapore will start on July 15, allowing the province's exporters to cut transportation costs, according to Antara news agency.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bimantoro continues to defy suspension
Bimantoro continues to defy suspension JAKARTA (JP): National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro has continued to defy President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's orders demanding his suspension as police chief and has received backing from the legislature and strengthening support from inside the police force. Bimantoro has ordered all provincial police chiefs to hold a ceremonial parade with their officers in their respective areas on Tuesday, and to pledge allegiance to him.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Illegal partnership ad
Illegal partnership ad With reference to the distribution of a proposal by PT Dayacipta Megakreasi, located at Jl. Mampang Prapatan X No. 37B, South Jakarta, and the use of Garuda's logo, offering the placement of an advertisement to jointly congratulate the Company regarding its upcoming inaugural flights to Timika, Irian Jaya and to Fukuoka, Japan, on July 2, 2001, we would like to make it clear that Garuda has never appointed any company to coordinate this activity.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Curfew imposed in Kathmandu to end riots
Curfew imposed in Kathmandu to end riots KATHMANDU (Reuters): Rioting broke out in Nepal's capital on Monday just hours after a new king was crowned following the massacre of almost the entire royal family. Armed police used teargas and batons to hold back an angry mob surging towards the royal palace clamoring to know how King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and six of their closest relatives were killed last Friday night.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nepal situation delicate, says India
Nepal situation delicate, says India NEW DELHI (Agencies): India said on Monday it was watching the turbulence in adjoining Nepal and described the situation in the landlocked nation as "tense and delicate." Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee told reporters New Delhi had offered to help the government of his Nepalese counterpart, Girija Prasad Koirala.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Northern ships may use strait: South Korea
Northern ships may use strait: South Korea SEOUL (Reuters): South Korea will allow North Korean commercial vessels to pass through Cheju Strait at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula if permission is requested prior to sailing, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Monday. "The National Security Council has decided to let North Korean commercial ships to pass through the Cheju Strait if they give us information prior to sailing through Cheju," he said.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
New outlet opens despite ban
New outlet opens despite ban BANDUNG, West Java: A new factory outlet selling branded clothes at cheap prices opened on Sunday on Jl. Maranatha despite a ban by the local administration that prohibits new factory outlets in Bandung. The owner of the new factory outlet, Perry Trisyanto, said the Bandung public order agency had issued a license for the establishment of his business on a land belonging to the Army's cooperative (Puskopad).
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
The fragile democracies of RP and RI
The fragile democracies of RP and RI By Joel Pinaroc MANILA: The Indonesian legislature overwhelmingly voted this week to begin impeachment proceedings against President Abdurrahman Wahid. It agreed to convene the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Indonesia's highest legislative body, in August to decide whether to remove Abdurrahman from office. It is the MPR that elects Indonesia's president.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Youths stage rally for peace
Youths stage rally for peace JAKARTA (JP): At least 75 members of the Indonesian Mosque Youth Forum (FPMI) staged a rally on Monday at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta, calling for peace, unity and integrity for the nation. Members of the forum distributed leaflets and roses to passing motorists during the one-hour rally.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Let's open our mind
Let's open our mind By Maria Kegel For the past 29 years, June 5 has been set aside as World Environment Day by the United Nations Environment Program. Apart from the political attention and action it provokes, this annual event can be a time for us to reflect on our present environment and our actions that affect it, as well as to address common tasks we can perform to preserve all life on our planet.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regions want faction at MPR reinstated
Regions want faction at MPR reinstated JAKARTA (JP): The Forum of Regional Representatives in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has renewed its call for the reinstatement of its own faction given that the assembly is planning to hold two sessions within the next three months.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister addresses SE Asian women
Minister addresses SE Asian women SINGAPORE (DPA): A Singapore Cabinet minister urged on Monday high-powered Southeast Asian women to help prepare others for the "new economy" by enabling them to acquire the necessary skills and mind-sets for an information-technology (IT) economy. "There is not a more urgent women's issue for women leaders to consider than the digital divide," Aline Wong, senior minister of state for education, told the third ASEAN Women Leaders Convention.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Work begins on building ASEAN-China Free Trade
Work begins on building ASEAN-China Free Trade SINGAPORE (AFP): A study has begun into the possibility of establishing a mega ASEAN-China free trade zone, covering 1.7 billion people, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said. Similar investigations were also under way with Japan and South Korea which join China under an ASEAN plus three umbrella.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Children's Program 10:00 Music 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. Interval 3:00 News 3:30 TV Series 4:00 Music 4:30 Children's Program 5:00 News 5:30 Economic News 6:00 Village News 6:15 TV Drama 7:00 Evening News 8:00 Talk Show 9:00 Music and Cinema 9:30 TV Series 10:00 News 11:00 TV Drama Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sweden assists in introducing public service broadcasting in
Sweden assists in introducing public service broadcasting in Indonesia The democratization of Indonesia has made the development of free and independent media possible. Since the Department of Information was abolished in 1999, the role of state-run radio and television stations has been discussed. This debate led the Indonesian government to convert Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), previously part of the Department of Information, into a state-owned nonprofit public service enterprise.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
No VAT hike, please
No VAT hike, please From Bisnis Indonesia The government will shortly raise the price of fuel by 30 percent, the basic charge for electricity by 20 percent and Value Added Tax (VAT) by 2.5 percent. In my opinion, this decision is highly unrealistic and will be very difficult for most of the community to accept, especially in view of the hardship caused by the protracted economic crisis. The planned hike in the VAT rate from 10 percent to 12.5 percent will place an undue burden on the community.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI eyes Senegal trade ties
RI eyes Senegal trade ties JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is exploring the possibility of establishing trade ties with Senegal as part of efforts to expand its trade with African countries. So far, the two countries had not had trade cooperation agreement to enhance two-way trade, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Committee for Islamic and Middle East countries, Muchrim Hakim, was quoted by Antara as saying on Friday.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung: Exhibitions * Ship Miniatures, 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. * Sculptures: Parijs van Java by Arif Tousiga, CCF French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Phone:
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
More passengers rescued, 51 feared dead after sinking
More passengers rescued, 51 feared dead after sinking MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): Fishermen rescued five more passengers from the KM Restu Illahi, which sank on May 27, who had miraculously survived after floating in the water for eight days. The latest rescues increase the number of survivors to 42, but does little to increase hope for the survival of the 51 passengers who are still missing, especially as no concerted rescue effort has been launched since the tragedy struck over a week ago.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Troops raid rebel dens
Troops raid rebel dens BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Joint personnel from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police raided three houses believed to be headquarters of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels in North Aceh and West Aceh over the past two days. A spokesman for the joint team, Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harunantyo, told Antara on Monday that during the raids, which were conducted on three separate occasions, security personnel also seized explosives belonging to the rebels.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pick of the Flicks
Pick of the Flicks Hollywood KC: Sweet November 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Boys and Girls 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Dracula 2001 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 The Yards 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Exit Wounds 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Senayan: Sweet November 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 The Yards 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30 The Crimson Rivers 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Boys and Girls 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30 Farz 13:00 16:20 19:40 Highlander: Endgame 13:45 16:00 18:15 20:30 Dracula 2001 13:00 15:15 17:30 19:45 Anggrek: Boys...
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government changes privatization strategy
Government changes privatization strategy JAKARTA (JP): After a poor debut late in March, the government has decided to change its 2001 privatization program strategy by focusing on strategic sales. Director General of State Enterprises I Nyoman Tjager said that the current market condition was not favorable for selling state-owned companies through initial public offerings (IPOs).
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bogasari's wheat import up 11%
Bogasari's wheat import up 11% SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): PT Bogasari Flour Mills, the biggest flour milling company in Indonesia, will import 3 million metric tons of wheat this year, up 11 percent from last year's 2.7 million tons. Bogasari will also produce 2.25 million tons of flour this year, up 7.1 percent from last year's 2.1 million tons. Bogasari's Senior Vice President Philip Purnama said the increased imports should meet the growing demand for instant noodles in Indonesia.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late
Asian currencies mostly down late TOKYO (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mostly lower against the dollar late Monday as most felt a mild drag from a slightly weaker yen. The currencies that bucked the trend were the Thai baht, which rose slightly on the new central bank governor's hints of higher interest rates, and the rupiah, which firmed as trading volumes thinned due to an Indonesian holiday. Late Monday, the dollar was trading at Rp 11,361, down from Rp 11,450 late Friday.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
An environmentally friendly 'city' on the edge of Jakarta
An environmentally friendly 'city' on the edge of Jakarta TANGERANG (JP): Both state and private sector property developers should learn from how PT Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) translated into reality its commitment to building a vast but environmentally friendly real estate development. Although it was awarded Rumah Asri (Lovely Home) awards by the government in 1997 and 2000, the company keeps on finding new ways of developing a quality environment at its 6,000-hectare BSD site here in Tangerang.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Schoolgirl gives birth
Schoolgirl gives birth SEMARANG, Central Java: A 17-year-old student of a state-run high school in Banyumanik, Semarang, gave birth while sitting her final examination, Antara reported on Sunday. The student, identified only as SL, reportedly delivered the birth inside the school's restroom and then put the baby in her schoolbag. The bag was then placed among those of other students when she entered the classroom for the examination.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Retailers seek permission to sell banned groceries
Retailers seek permission to sell banned groceries JAKARTA (JP): Retailers said they would comply with the Food and Drug Control Agency's (BPOM) order to remove 356 allegedly illegally imported food products from store shelves, but in turn demanded that the government speed up its licensing procedure for the products.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Plant street vendors escape raids
Plant street vendors escape raids By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): There is a type of street vendor that does not have to worry too much about getting raided by City Public Order officers. These vendors are sidewalk plant businesses. Why? Perhaps because they help green the city. If you happen to be looking for plants, whether they be decorative plants, fruit trees, or even rare plant species, sidewalk plant sellers in the city can provide them all. Along Jl.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dabbaransi wins IBF presidency
Dabbaransi wins IBF presidency SEVILLE, Spain (Agencies): Thailand's Korn Dabbaransi was elected on Sunday as the new president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) 24 hours after the federation's official nominee, the Sultan of Brunei, pulled out of the race. Dabbaransi, a former deputy prime minister of Thailand, beat the remaining candidate, Indonesia's Justian Suhandinata, by 180 votes to 29 at the federation's annual general meeting.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Currency analyst sees rupiah constrained by political moves
Currency analyst sees rupiah constrained by political moves JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's move last week to fire a number of Cabinet members will likely reverse the rupiah's upward movement against the U.S. dollar, currency analysts say. Currency analyst Martin Pangabean said Abdurrahman's recent reshuffling of his Cabinet had caused worries that he would go ahead with his plan to declare a state of emergency.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Makassar immigration sends 45 Iraqi refugees to Bogor
Makassar immigration sends 45 Iraqi refugees to Bogor MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): As many as 45 Iraqis, from a total of 143 foreign refugees being held at the Makassar Immigration Office since May 16 for illegal entry into the country, were on Saturday shipped to Bogor, assisted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Makassar Immigration Office head Doddy M said that the 45 Iraqis, including four women and ten children, would be transported by KM Ciremai at 3 p.m. local time.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
Seville defeat 'won't harm shuttlers' showing'
Seville defeat 'won't harm shuttlers' showing' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 3-1 defeat by defending champion China in the Sudirman Cup mixed team event on Sunday will not affect shuttlers' performance in the World Championships at the San Pablo Stadium, Seville, Spain. Head coach Christian Hadinata said he hoped his shuttlers would take a valuable lesson from last week's event. "It (Sudirman Cup result) was the best we could achieve considering our preparation, which was barely enough.
Tue, 05 Jun 2001, 00:00 WIB
4,504 officers sent to protect refugees
4,504 officers sent to protect refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): No less than 4,504 security personnel from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police have been deployed to safeguard Wednesday's registration when East Timorese refugees will decide whether they wish to return to the territory or retain Indonesian citizenship. Two soldiers and two policemen will be stationed at each of the 507 registration points, East Nusa Tenggara Deputy Police chief Sr. Comr.