Archive: 12 July 2001
83 articles found
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Team set up to probe death of UNPKF soldier
Team set up to probe death of UNPKF soldier KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A joint team formed by East Nusa Tenggara Police and the Provincial Prosecutors Office began an investigation on Tuesday into the death of Pvt. Leonard Manning, a member of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force (UNPKF) killed in East Timor last year. The team is headed by East Nusa Tenggara vice police chief Sr. Comr. Gories Mere with members consisting of A.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A privilege through memberships
A privilege through memberships JAKARTA (JP): In the United States there are several private golf clubs that only allow up to 200 members and whose membership and annual fee run into the millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, respectively. The clubs are indeed very exclusive as they do not allow nonmembers to use their course. In Indonesia, the story is slightly different.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati closes jamboree with new call for unity
Megawati closes jamboree with new call for unity PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri officially closed the National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001 on Wednesday with fresh calls for national unity. Addressing some 10,000 jamboree participants at Wana Wisata area in Baturraden tourist resort, Megawati said that unity was essential for Indonesians. "I see unity as very important.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Korea, Denmark absence boosts RI's hopes
Korea, Denmark absence boosts RI's hopes JAKARTA (JP): The absence of badminton powerhouses South Korea and Denmark at the four-star Malaysia Open next week will help Indonesia's men's doubles retain their title, Candra Wijaya said on Tuesday. "Their absence will be an advantage for us and we should use it," the Olympics gold medalist told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Battered maid files report against singer Imaniar, spouse
Battered maid files report against singer Imaniar, spouse JAKARTA (JP): A battered woman filed a complaint with city police on Wednesday against her employers, local singer Imaniar and her husband, for alleged physical abuse. The victim, identified only as Is, told police she was physically abused by Imaniar's husband, Sri Lankan-born Mohammed Malcom Don, better known as Max Don, several times.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom vs AriaWest
Telkom vs AriaWest State PT Telkom's decision to unilaterally terminate its joint operation scheme (KSO) contract with PT AriaWest International could turn what was hailed in early 1996 as the herald of world- class management and efficiency in Indonesia's telecommunications sector into messy litigation proceedings.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indoprom service
Indoprom service I write to inquire whether other readers suffered the problem I did with the magazine distributor PT Indoprom. I subscribe, through PT Indoprom, to the Economist magazine. As my subscription expires on June 9, 2001, I had forwarded a cheque for renewal in February 2001. PT Indoprom returned the cheque with an accompanying letter, which was unclear. What is interesting is that my name was misspelt and they referred to my renewal as being for the Time magazine.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sending laborers to S. Arabia halted
Sending laborers to S. Arabia halted JAKARTA (JP): The government has imposed a seven-week moratorium on labor export to Saudia Arabia to prompt Riyadh to sign an agreement on the protection of Indonesian workers there. The moratorium is effective from July 9 through Aug. 26.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly down late, Taiwan dollar at 15-year low
Asian monies mostly down late, Taiwan dollar at 15-year low SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies tracked the falls in the Singapore dollar and the New Taiwan dollar to their weakest levels in more than a decade late Wednesday, as market participants came to grips with the dire state of the region's economies, dealers said. The Indonesian currency remained isolated from the region's developments, trading unchanged around Rp 11,355 per dollar.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A new vice president
A new vice president From Rakyat Merdeka A city' daily on July 2, 2001 ran a report on Caucus Iramasuka proposing three candidates for the post of vice president after Mega becomes president to replace President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid when the latter's accountability report is rejected at the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). The three names are: Ryaas Rasyid, A. A. Baramuli, and Hamzah Haz.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
[i] Charismatic and popular figures across Southeast Asia have
Charismatic and popular figures across Southeast Asia have tried to undermine the primacy of the courts.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A secluded haven, carefully carved above the Ayung River, and
A secluded haven, carefully carved above the Ayung River, and hidden among blue skies, green paddies and the soothing distant sounds of age-old rituals. Harmoniously blending nature's rich and ancient traditions, Puri Wulandari, A Boutique Resort and Spa, is an example of Bali's finest property. Luxurious and romantic, she embraces your sensuous and magical interlude in her exotic intimate atmosphere.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb explosion hits Slipi, injuring 14 people
Bomb explosion hits Slipi, injuring 14 people JAKARTA (JP): An explosive device, believed to be a bomb, blew up under the Slipi flyover in West Jakarta on Wednesday evening, injuring at least 14 people. No fatalities were reported. West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Iwan Ismet said that the bomb blast occurred at about 8.30 p.m. "According to eye witnesses, a pink object was thrown from a truck crossing the toll flyover," he said. "The truck slowed down before people inside it threw the object.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gumarang train derails
Gumarang train derails BANDUNG (JP): The executive-class Gumarang train plying the Surabaya-Jakarta route derailed at the Cikampek railway station in West Java, at about 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The derailment, about 70 kilometers from Jakarta, caused a two-hour delay of trains from Central and East Java to Jakarta. Spokesman for PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) of the Operational Area II Akhmad Sujadi said there were no fatalities. "It was the coach with the power generator that derailed.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chemical firms coming to town
Chemical firms coming to town JAKARTA (JP): A number of major multinational and local chemical companies are expected to take part in a four-day international exhibition at the Jakarta Convention Center, the organizers said on Wednesday. In a statement, Dwi Karsono from PT Debindo Multi Adhiswati, an exhibiting company, said that some of the big names that have pledged their participation in the Sept. 5 to Sept.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Adi Merdangga, Bali's popular marching band
Adi Merdangga, Bali's popular marching band By Kadek Suartaya DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Clad in colorful Balinese traditional attire, male and female dancers follow rhythmical beats of a band marching behind them. The dancers and the Bali-styled band belong to the Adi Merdangga group, which is always the highlight of the three- kilometer parade marking the annual Bali Arts Festival.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Painter Barli celebrates everyday life
Painter Barli celebrates everyday life By Aendra H. Medita JAKARTA (JP): Traders. Dancers. Nostalgia for life remembered in the village. Painter Barli Sasmitawinata has remained consistent in his choice of themes during his 66-year career. At the age of 80 (he became an octogenarian on March 21) Barli, one of the country's most acclaimed artists, continues to paint the images around him.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI greenfields among the region
RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses. In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia wins junior c'ships
Malaysia wins junior c'ships JAKARTA (JP): Malaysia defeated host Chinese Taipei 3-0 to win the boys event at the Fifth Asian Junior Badminton Championships on Tuesday. Malaysia reached the final by defeating second seed South Korea 3-1, while last year's runner-up Indonesia fell to Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the other semifinals, Bernama reported. Defending champion China opted to skip the event.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Money politics in MPR
Money politics in MPR From Suara Karya People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais and his deputy Sutjipto are well aware of the rampant money politics ahead of the Assembly's special session on Aug. 1, 2001. Other legislators have also noticed these maneuvers. The payoff attempts have come from President Abdurrahman's supporters as well as his adversaries. Amien has warned all MPR members against taking bribes to serve certain political interests.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games to use old scoring system
SEA Games to use old scoring system JAKARTA (JP): The president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Datuk Nadzmi Salleh, announced on Tuesday the old scoring system of the best-of-three games, with games lasting 15 points, would be employed at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 8 to Sept. 17. "Our players train using this scoring system. We are so used to it and will adopt this system during the coming SEA Games," he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angelique to wait her turn in Fed Cup, SEAG
Angelique to wait her turn in Fed Cup, SEAG JAKARTA (JP): Being a Wimbledon junior champion does not automatically give Angelique Widjaja a privilege in the country's Federation Cup and Southeast Asian (SEA) Games teams. Angie, as the tennis player is known, must still compete with Yayuk Basuki, Romana Tedjakusuma and Wynne Prakusya to perform as the first or second singles for the Fed Cup World Group qualifying zone in Vienna on July 21 and July 22.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three more students join hunger strike
Three more students join hunger strike JAKARTA (JP): Three more students have joined a group of hunger strikers to protest against the hike in domestic fuel prices and to demand the release of a fellow student, replacing three others who have had to be rushed to hospital. The strike, conducted at the parking lot of the National Commission on Human Rights, began on June 29 and initially involved six students.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police warn residents about dollar syndicate
Police warn residents about dollar syndicate JAKARTA (JP): An accountant reported to the police on Wednesday that he had been duped into handing over more than US$95,000 to a foreigner, who had previously succeeded in apparently doubling up $500 handed over by the accountant to $1,000. The victim, who requested anonymity, told The Jakarta Post at Jakarta Police headquarters that he was introduced to the foreigner, Kino (not his real name), by a friend.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Few legislators concerned about Sports Bill
Few legislators concerned about Sports Bill JAKARTA (JP): Only a few members of the House of Representatives (DPR) are concerned about sport and this is apparently affecting the introduction of the Sports Bill to the House through the private-member's-bill mechanism. "We need at least 20 signatures from House members to submit the bill.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali Arts Festival polishes its image
Bali Arts Festival polishes its image By I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The final week of the 23rd Bali Arts Festival is likely to be more lively. After the release of an album featuring Balinese pop songs earlier this week, there are two more interesting events, a dance-drama and literary award presentation for two prominent Balinese writers will be held on Thursday and Friday respectively.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Twin presidents
Twin presidents From Rakyat Merdeka Twin Presidents? That was a forecast made by Daniel Sparingga, a noted political analyst from the University of Airlangga on a private TV station recently. In his opinion, the twin presidents will be born after the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to be convened on Aug. 1, 2001.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of mid-ranking police officers promoted
Hundreds of mid-ranking police officers promoted JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of middle-ranking police officers were promoted via a presidential decree on Wednesday. The promotions were made on the heels of Monday's incident when 150 middle-ranking officers stated that outgoing National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro should stop being recalcitrant and comply with presidential orders to vacate his post. It is unclear if the 150 officers were among those who received the promotions.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI eases NZ fruit imports
RI eases NZ fruit imports WELLINGTON (Dow Jones): Indonesia has lifted restrictions on imports of New Zealand kiwifruit and other fresh fruit products, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said Wednesday. Indonesia had required imports of New Zealand fruit to be refrigerated since 1996 when authorities discovered two Mediterranean fruit flies in Auckland.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Water supply halts for 12 hours
Water supply halts for 12 hours JAKARTA (JP): The city's joint venture tap water company, PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), announced on Wednesday that water supplies to West Cengkareng in West Jakarta would be disrupted for 12 hours until Thursday morning. The company said in a statement that the disruption of water supplies was caused by repair works at Cikokol water plant, belonging to PAM Tangerang.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, South Korea sign forestry agreement
Indonesia, South Korea sign forestry agreement JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia and South Korea signed on Wednesday an agreement to continue cooperation in the forestry sector for the next two years. The agreement was signed by director general of production forest utilization of the Ministry of Forestry Surachmanto Hutomo and South Korean Junior Minister of Forestry Shin Soon-woo.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreign aid sought to build center
Foreign aid sought to build center JAKARTA (JP): The city administration said on Wednesday that it would seek aid from Islamic countries to help finance the development of an Islamic center on a former brothel site in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta. City Governor Sutiyoso said that the city administration would bear some of the cost to build the complex. He said Rp 72 billion (US$6.5 million) was needed to build the mosque alone.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 11, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 50 480,500 Adindo Foresta 110 -5 831,000 AGIS 145 5 1,118,500 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,000 25 1,036,500 Alter Abadi 80 0 0 Alumindo Light 625 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 12,500 Aneka Kimia Raya 190 -10 30,000 Aneka Tambang 1,000 0 140,000 Apac Citra 325 0 0 Aqua Golden 14,200...
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati
Megawati Megawati closes jamboree with new call for unity. Page 2 Bus fare Sutiyoso announces bus fare increase after 1 week delay. Page 3 Malaysian courts Malaysian courts regain respect. Page 4 Painter Painter Barli celebrates everyday life. Page 8 Currencies Asian monies mostly down late, Taiwan dollar at 15-year low. Page 11 ExxonMobil ExxonMobil Oil to resume its operation Friday. Page 12 Sri Lanka Sri Lanka government suspends parliament. Page 14
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSSI earns Rp 12b to fund nat'l team
PSSI earns Rp 12b to fund nat'l team JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has earned Rp 12 billion (US$1.06 million) in interest on the notes issued by the association in February, PSSI treasurer Irawadi D. Hanafi said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lesson from Lopa for the elite
Lesson from Lopa for the elite From Rakyat Merdeka We were all shocked by Baharuddin Lopa's untimely death in the middle of his attempts to bring to trial corruptors (some pretending to be reformists and often quoting the Prophet's sayings) rampant in the legislature, executive body, judiciary as well as business tycoons who had collaborated with corrupt politicians. The presence of a "sponsor" was even suspected behind Lopa's well-meaning actions.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Smoke affects North Sumatra, after W. Kalimantan's capital
Smoke affects North Sumatra, after W. Kalimantan's capital MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): As with the people of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, who have yet to be free from choking haze, the North Sumatra capital of Medan began to experience the arriving haze with helpless frustration on Wednesday. Tuban Wioso, secretary of the evaluation team at the Meteorological and Geophysics Agency in Medan told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that the haze started on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: The 23rd Bali Arts Festival At the Werdhi Budaya Art Center in Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar July 12: The melodious bamboo ensemble Angklung performance of Kayuputih village. The humorous dringking songs of Genjek performance by Denpasar city's Kapah Jumah troupe and Karangasem regency's Dharma Prawerti, 10 am. The dance-drama titled the Legend of Balingkang by the Bali branch of Indonesian Tionghoa Social Organization (PSMTI).
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
On the fast lane into oblivion?
On the fast lane into oblivion? By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road. The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies. They are supposed to start playing at exactly 7:09, but if they miss it, they have to wait 45 minutes, provided another group had not shown up. The thought of waiting for not being there on time, he floors the gas pedal to 165 kmh. He makes it on time.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Glenn: Bambang ordered the Bank Bali claims
Glenn: Bambang ordered the Bank Bali claims JAKARTA (JP): Former chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Glenn A. Yusuf testified on Wednesday that the repayment of Bank Bali's interbank claims was processed on the order of former minister of finance Bambang Subianto.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arifin threatens to sue AGO for defamation
Arifin threatens to sue AGO for defamation JAKARTA(JP): Politician and businessman Arifin Panigoro denied any wrongdoing on Wednesday and even threatened to sue the Attorney General's Office for declaring him a graft suspect recently. Arifin argued that the office's move was purely politically motivated. "I have been disadvantaged by this defamation," said Arifin, who called a media conference at his residence in South Jakarta.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
House passes bill on foundations
House passes bill on foundations JAKARTA (JP): A plenary session of the House of Representatives passed the bill on institutional foundations on Wednesday which, among other things, increases the public's role in supervising foundations and provides a new legal basis for the establishment of new foundations.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to try to narrow development gap
ASEAN to try to narrow development gap BANGKOK (Reuters): Southeast Asian foreign ministers will agree to try to narrow the development gap between their countries at their annual meeting in Hanoi later this month, Thailand said on Wednesday. Thailand's Foreign Ministry said Bangkok also planned to propose the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) work more closely with neighbors China, Japan and South Korea to fight the illegal drugs trade.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Racing against time: Avoiding a state of emergency
Racing against time: Avoiding a state of emergency In the little time he has left the President may still be able to gain a much needed boost of credibility and avoid declaring a state of emergency, writes analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono. JAKARTA (JP): Speech is civilization itself, writes Thomas Mann in The Magic Mountain.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Robbers make away with gun
Robbers make away with gun JAKARTA (JP): Four robbers grabbed jewelry worth hundreds of millions of rupiah, electronic equipment and a gun from a pilot's residence in the Puri Gading complex of Jati Asih, Bekasi early Tuesday morning. Bekasi Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Wahyu Handoyo said the robbers arrived at the home of Nur Alamsyah, 40, with a Kijang van and entered the victim's home by breaking a window.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
'No common ground between Gus Dur - House'
'No common ground between Gus Dur - House' JAKARTA (JP): House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung admitted that there remained a wide gap in the political position between most legislators and President Abdurrahman Wahid, who remained defiant over plans to seek a presidential accountability at a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly. "I would say there wasn't any common ground," he told reporters after meeting a visiting team from the International Monetary Fund.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to impose measures to soften economic downturn
S'pore to impose measures to soften economic downturn SINGAPORE (AP): The Singapore government said Wednesday it will announce a package of measures within weeks to soften the blow of a sharp economic downturn in the wealthy island city- state. Minister for Trade and Industry George Yeo gave Parliament few details of the package, saying it will be outlined at the end of the month.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
City holds onto Pulau Seribu
City holds onto Pulau Seribu JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta administration is immersed in a bitter dispute with the Tangerang administration over several islands in Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands). Governor Sutiyoso rejected handing over the islands on Wednesday to the Tangerang regency, following the issuance of a government regulation on the establishment of Pulau Seribu regency, which will remain under the city administration.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
An attack on a woman's dignity
An attack on a woman's dignity One of the reasons why robbery is so intolerable is because such an act does not discriminate which of the victim's body parts are injured. This happened to a 27-year old woman named Puspita living in Jakarta who was struck on the breast by one of four men who robbed her home on Jl. Wijaya III in the Gandaria Utara area of South Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, July 7, 2001).
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate July 11
Rupiah rate July 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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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.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Instead of giving it the name of Office 2002, the software maker everybody loves and hates at the same time has chosen the two letters XP to distinguish it from the earlier versions, Office 97 and Office 2000.
Thu, 12 Jul 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.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dialog sought to bring U.S., Indonesian Military closer
Dialog sought to bring U.S., Indonesian Military closer JAKARTA (JP): A U.S. lobbyist for Indonesia revealed on Wednesday that he would try to help foster dialog between the United States government and the Indonesian Military (TNI) to promote better mutual understanding. Visiting President of the U.S.-Indonesia Society (USINDO), Paul M. Cleveland, said he would undertake further talks with the TNI to materialize the dialog, which is aimed at improving their relationship.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
NZ, Australia want in on Asian trade pacts
NZ, Australia want in on Asian trade pacts SINGAPORE (AP): New Zealand and Australia should be included in Asian free-trade pacts, New Zealand Finance Minister Michael Cullen said Wednesday. Cullen told a group of business people in Singapore that he was "concerned" about being excluded in an investment forum between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, and South Korea, Japan and China.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ExxonMobil Oil to resume its operation Friday
ExxonMobil Oil to resume its operation Friday JAKARTA (JP): State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Wednesday ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia, a unit of the U.S.-based Exxon Mobil Corp., would resume its operations at the Arun gas fields in Aceh on Friday, four months after the company was forced to turn off its gas taps due to increasing security threats.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PLDT bond battle averted, investors forced to wait
PLDT bond battle averted, investors forced to wait HONG KONG (Reuters): A head-to-head battle for investor funds between the Philippine government and the country's biggest telecom firm has been averted after Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (PLDT) effectively put back a planned bond issue to later this year.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fired hotel workers vow to fight on
Fired hotel workers vow to fight on JAKARTA (JP): Some 82 people who were fired by the Shangri-La Hotel in December for launching a strike that shut down the five- star establishment, vowed on Wednesday to continue their fight for their old jobs. Their pledge comes after hundreds of their fellow strikers, including their leader, accepted their fate and accepted the severance pay offered by the hotel.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI to help police secure MPR session
TNI to help police secure MPR session JAKARTA (JP): Top Indonesian Military (TNI) officers said TNI would assist police in safeguarding the coming special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and indicated that it could not at present support the imposition of a state of emergency. Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo A.S. said on Wednesday that the military would fully back up the National Police for the event, slated to commence on Aug. 1.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Violence, chaos stalk Bangladeshi democracy
Violence, chaos stalk Bangladeshi democracy By Ahmed Fazl DHAKA (DPA): The specter of violence and chaos stalks Bangladesh as its fragile democracy is put to test next week when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League step down giving up power to a caretaker government ahead of a general election.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
YTL to buy S'pore power unit
YTL to buy S'pore power unit KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysian power firm YTL Power International said on Wednesday it would tie up with Hong Kong's CLP Holdings to bid for at least one power generating plant in Singapore. "China Light has agreed to bid together with us. We will go in as equal partners in Singapore," YTL Power Managing Director Francis Yeoh told reporters. CLP Holdings, formerly China Light and Power, has a five percent stake in YTL Power.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
China clears Hutchison
China clears Hutchison HONG KONG (Reuters): China has cleared Hutchison Whampoa Ltd to take a majority stake in a port project despite the country's policy of barring foreign investors from controlling domestic container operations. China's cabinet has allowed the world's largest container port operator to take a 65 percent stake in phase three of the Yantian container port in Shenzhen, officials at Hutchison's China partner Yantian Harbour Group said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
N.Korean No.2 woos Vietnam
N.Korean No.2 woos Vietnam HANOI (AFP): North Korea's titular head of state, Kim Yong- Nam, arrived here on Wednesday on the first such visit in four decades aimed at wooing Vietnam's support ahead of a key regional forum here later this month. Kim, the number two in the North Korean regime after supreme leader Kim Jong-Il, was due to hold talks with top Vietnamese leaders to consolidate a mounting rapprochement between the long estranged ideological soulmates.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Last four bodies of Musi victims found, death toll reaches 19
Last four bodies of Musi victims found, death toll reaches 19 PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The last four bodies of the passengers killed in a boat collision on the Musi River were recovered on Wednesday by search and rescue team members, bringing the death toll to 19 victims and not 20 as previously reported. The recovered victims were identified as Sabnatun, Nengah Mundra, two-year-old Sulaiman and Ita Puji Kuswati.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP death toll from typhoon at 163
RP death toll from typhoon at 163 MANILA (AFP): At least 163 people were killed when Typhoon Utor hit the Philippines last week, with 180 others injured and 60 still missing, the civil defense office said in a summary report on Wednesday. Most of the deaths and injuries took place in the northern mountain provinces hit by landslides in the main island of Luzon when Utor unleashed her fury on July 4 to 5.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PLN sets cost-saving target at Rp 1 trillion
PLN sets cost-saving target at Rp 1 trillion JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT PLN said on Wednesday that it expected savings of up to Rp 1 trillion (about US$88.49 million) through its cost reduction program, which is geared to help ease the company's heavy losses for the year. PLN president Eddie Widiono said the company's efficiency drive program was aimed at cutting operational and capital expenditures.
Thu, 12 Jul 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.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Parents dreaming of Tiger kids
Parents dreaming of Tiger kids By Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Andhika sat stunned in front of the TV watching golf icon Tiger Woods make a final birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta on April 10. When Woods lifted his trophy -- making him the holder of all four Grand Slam titles, the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship, the boy shouted to his mother: "Mom, I want to learn golf.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso finally announces bus fare increase
Sutiyoso finally announces bus fare increase JAKARTA (JP): After a week-long postponement, the city administration announced on Wednesday the new bus fares, which represent an increase of between 28 percent and 50 percent over the old fares. The new fares, which took effect on Wednesday, are outlined in gubernatorial decree No. 1923/2001, which was signed by Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN mulls ways to transform into cyber-region
ASEAN mulls ways to transform into cyber-region KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Senior officials Wednesday began a two-day meeting on ways to prepare Southeast Asia for the knowledge economy. The meeting will precede the first meeting on Friday of telecommunications ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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Spotlight
Spotlight Photo: CIC JP/Mulkan Salmona FACILITATING IMPORTS: PT Bank CIC International president director Abdul Aziz Rajkotwala (right) and Amsterdam-based Indover Bank president director Muhamad Muchtar exchange documents after signing a memorandum of understanding on a structured trade finance facility worth 45 million Euro from Indover to Bank CIC. The signing took place in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Possible attack anticipated
Possible attack anticipated JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Provincial security authorities have beefed up security around the compound of giant copper and gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia in Timika district following a threat of an armed attack here on Aug. 1. Aug. 1 is also the anniversary of the establishment of the Trikora Military Command overseeing Irian Jaya province. Both Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Mahidin Simbolon and Irian Jaya Police chief Insp. Gen.
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No evidence of pilot suicide: SilkAir lawyers
No evidence of pilot suicide: SilkAir lawyers SINGAPORE (Reuters): Lawyers for SilkAir told a Singapore court on Wednesday there was no evidence from two reports to indicate pilot suicide as the cause of a 1997 crash. Families of six of the 104 people who died are suing the regional carrier for damages over the crash of Flight MI 185, which plunged into the Musi River on the Indonesian island of Sumatra en route from Jakarta to Singapore on December 19, 1997.
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LIA launches new magazine
LIA launches new magazine JAKARTA (JP): In a move to help promote English language learning in the country, the Indonesia-America Foundation or LIA Foundation launched a bimonthly English magazine called Cool'n Smart on Wednesday. The foundation, which also runs the oldest English courses in the country, plans to publish the magazine eight times a year. "We initially did this for only LIA students, who have four semesters during their studies at our institution." Magazine managing editor Tony A.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi acquires 16.3 percent stake in Tangguh project
Mitsubishi acquires 16.3 percent stake in Tangguh project TOKYO (Agencies): Mitsubishi Corp. said it acquired Occidental Berau of Indonesia LLC, a unit of Occidental Petroleum Corp. of the U.S., Wednesday for 60 billion yen, giving it a 16.3 percent stake in the Tangguh LNG project in Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Tangguh, covering three areas - Berau, Muturi and Wirigar, is located in the northwest part of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Occidental Berau has a stake in the Berau block.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF to disburse loan by the end of August: Akbar
IMF to disburse loan by the end of August: Akbar JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it expected to disburse its stalled US$400 million loan tranche to Indonesia by the end of August, House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung claimed on Wednesday. "Mr. Anoop Singh said the disbursement would be effected sometime late in August," Akbar said referring to the visiting IMF Asia Pacific deputy director, who made a courtesy call on the House speaker.
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Aceh students protest ExxonMobil
Aceh students protest ExxonMobil BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group 50 students staged a rally against ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia here on Wednesday, alleging the company had been facilitating the Indonesian Military (TNI) in serious human rights violations in the past decade. Three students were questioned and then detained over the demonstration that was held at Simpang Lima traffic circle.
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Nippon, Baoshan eye tieup
Nippon, Baoshan eye tieup TOKYO (AFP): Nippon Steel Corp. has entered into tie-up talks with Baoshan Iron and Steel Co. of China on a joint venture to make automobile steel sheets, a report said Wednesday. The Japanese firm's president Akira Chihaya and Baoshan Chairwoman Xie Qihua reached an agreement in June to deepen cooperation in production and development, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said. The partners hoped to sign a formal agreement by the end of 2001, the business daily said.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wires cause fire: Report
Wires cause fire: Report KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Faulty wiring and not arson was the probable cause of a blaze which destroyed a hall at University Malaya, a report said on Wednesday. A minister Monday accused student activists of starting the blaze, which broke out a day before Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was to attend a meeting in the hall. Last week police arrested two student leaders under the feared Internal Security Act (ISA), which allows indefinite detention without trial.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI's forex reserves down
RI's forex reserves down JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday the country's gross foreign exchange reserves declined by US$51.9 million to $28.59 billion in the first week of this month from the previous week. The central bank said in its weekly indicator report that the fall was primarily due to the repayment of government overseas debts maturing during the week. Gross foreign exchange reserves are defined as net foreign exchange reserves plus outstanding foreign exchange contracts.
Thu, 12 Jul 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.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN try to narrow development gap
ASEAN try to narrow development gap BANGKOK (Reuters): Southeast Asian foreign ministers will agree to try to narrow the development gap between their countries at their annual meeting in Hanoi later this month, Thailand said on Wednesday. Thailand's Foreign Ministry said Bangkok also planned to propose the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) work more closely with neighbors China, Japan and South Korea to fight the illegal drugs trade.
Thu, 12 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina sticks to its guns on outsourcing policy
Pertamina sticks to its guns on outsourcing policy JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said it would stick to its controversial outsourcing policy, which, among others stipulations, requires goods and service suppliers to have minimum capital of US$40 million, despite protests from local low-budgeted suppliers. Pertamina's upstream director Iin Arifin Takhyan said the new policy was important for Pertamina to cut supply costs in the country's oil and gas industry.