Archive: 13 July 2001
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Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Jakarta Great Sale campaign has few enthusiasts
Jakarta Great Sale campaign has few enthusiasts JAKARTA (JP): Aiming to become as successful as the annual event in Singapore, the one-month Jakarta Great Sale has turned out to be a dud as it did not significantly affect the number of visitors or boost revenue for mall vendors.
Fri, 13 Jul 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Policeman tortures Banpol member
Policeman tortures Banpol member JAKARTA (JP): A military policeman allegedly tortured a civilian police assistant (Banpol) member who helped people crossing Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, on Thursday morning.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001 Date Venue Casualties Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jan. 2, 1999 Ramayana store, None Four suspects tried Jl. H. Agus Salim, C. Jakarta April 15, 1999 Hayam Wuruk Plaza, W.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Sherina gets warm response at concert
Sherina gets warm response at concertBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Being a child sensation like Sherina, no matter what she will later pursue in life, must be exciting.This thought must have crossed the minds of hundreds of children, and certainly their parents, while watching the starlet's concert...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Observers tell Megawati to be ready for task ahead
Observers tell Megawati to be ready for task ahead JAKARTA (JP): Political observers urged the nation on Thursday to ignore President Abdurrahman Wahid's political maneuvers and instead focus on the future by identifying the priorities needed to be tackled by a new government.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Aceh
Aceh Int'l group slams RI's dealings over Aceh issue. Page 2 Taiwan Opposition flirts with China confederation. Page 5Olympics pledges press freedom at Olympic Games. Page 7Workplace Does your workplace pose a health hazard? Page 8Currencies Asian currencies mixed; central banks may have intervened.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Dossiers on Ancol scam to be given to court
Dossiers on Ancol scam to be given to court JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will soon submit to the courts the dossiers on three councillors who have been declared suspects in a case involving a controversial foreign trip, an official said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Exercises to help keep healthy at the office
Exercises to help keep healthy at the office JAKARTA (JP): No one should feel resigned to suffering from discomfort while working in the office.Office workers have a number of options they can practice to alleviate physical stress from working long hours at the desk and prevent problems from...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 0 427,000 Adindo Foresta 120 10 1,411,500 AGIS 140 -5 2,800,500 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * French Comics, Toko Buku Maruzen, 7th floor, Pasaraya, Blok M, until July 15. * Photo Java-Instituut in Photos, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069), until July 28. * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Telselindo calls for tender on radio frequency
Telselindo calls for tender on radio frequency JAKARTA (JP): Cellular phone company PT Telselindo Nusantara urged the government to put up for tender radio frequency allocations for cellular companies to promote healthy competition among operators, a senior executive said.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
No trust between President and me, says Megawati
No trust between President and me, says Megawati JAKARTA (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday signaled her "distrust" of President Abdurrahman Wahid further shutting the door for any political reconciliation in the coming weeks.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
U.S., RP vow to take on against Abu Sayyaf
U.S., RP vow to take on against Abu Sayyaf ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP): U.S. Pacific fleet commander Admiral Dennis Blair and Philippine defense chief Angelo Reyes agreed on Thursday to boost intelligence sharing on Muslim rebels holding 21 American and Filipino hostages.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
RI to join sports fashion expo
RI to join sports fashion expo JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will participate in the international summer sports fashion and sporting goods trade exhibition in Munich, Germany from July 21 until July 24.National Export Development Agency (BPEN) chief Gusmardi Bustami said in a statement on Friday that...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Fire destroys market
Fire destroys market PURBALINGGA, Central Java: Fire razed the biggest traditional market here on Wednesday night destroying more than 1,000 kiosks and causing billions of rupiah in losses.No fatalities were reported.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
RI signs deal with JICA
RI signs deal with JICA JAKARTA (JP): The government signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for technical assistance to local small and medium enterprises.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Parents dreaming of Tiger kids
Parents dreaming of Tiger kidsBy 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
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.
Fri, 13 Jul 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
'No SMS divorces for Malaysians'
'No SMS divorces for Malaysians' KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia will not permit Muslim men to divorce their wives through text messages on mobile telephones, the Star newspaper quoted a religious adviser to the government as saying on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Police in the dark about Slipi blast
Police in the dark about Slipi blast JAKARTA (JP): The police said on Thursday that Wednesday's explosion under the Slipi flyover in West Jakarta was caused by a light explosive, but they had no clue on the motive behind the blast.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Empowering the KPKPN
Empowering the KPKPN We were all filled with disappointment and anger at finding out that only 18 percent or approximately 4,500 out of the 25,000 forms have been returned by the officials obliged to fill out wealth declarations.
Fri, 13 Jul 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Athletes to undergo psychological tests
Athletes to undergo psychological tests JAKARTA (JP): Members of Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad will undergo psychological tests for only the third time in the country's Games history, with the tests being designed to determine whether they have the strengths that are necessary for...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Residents attack vendors at Bekasi market
Residents attack vendors at Bekasi market BEKASI (JP): One man was killed on Thursday morning when hundreds of residents of Ringin village, Bekasi, attacked vendors and burned their pushcarts and tables at the Bekasi Jaya market across from the Bekasi bus terminal.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Jaffna rape troops arrested
Jaffna rape troops arrested COLOMBO (Reuters): Sri Lanka's army said on Thursday two soldiers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman from the Tamil minority.The army also retracted allegations the crime had been committed by Tamil Tiger guerrillas.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Oka's arrest: Supremacy of law 'still respected in Bali'
Oka's arrest: Supremacy of law 'still respected in Bali' DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Bali Corruption Watch chairman Putu Wiratha said here on Thursday the arrest of former Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka was evidence that the supremacy of law was now respected on the island.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 12
Rupiah rate July 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 10,856.00 11,856.00 11,299.00 11,413.00Australian dollar 1 5,477.94 5,988.47 5,701.48 5,764.71Austrian schilling 1 675.88 738.57 703.46 710.97Belgian franc 1 230.55 251.93 239.96 242.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Gus Dur backtracks on order to arrest Gen. Bimantoro
Gus Dur backtracks on order to arrest Gen. Bimantoro JAKARTA (JP): Within hours, President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid backtracked on his earlier statements on Thursday regarding the order to arrest outgoing National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Does your workplace pose a health hazard?
Does your workplace pose a health hazard?By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): "Sara" used to boast about her 20/20 vision, but that was before she needed eyeglasses like many of the other employees at her office.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
IMF tells govt to keep on track with next LoI
IMF tells govt to keep on track with next LoI JAKARTA (JP): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reminded the government on Thursday to abide by the economic reform targets to be set in the next letter of intent (LoI) and urged it to show strong discipline in meeting the targets.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Gymnasts call for overseas tryouts
Gymnasts call for overseas tryouts JAKARTA (JP): The Southeast Asian (SEA) Games national gymnasts are calling for more overseas tryouts in their training program prior to the biennial sporting event in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Property market remains bleak
Property market remains bleakBy 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.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Councilor's son named suspect
Councilor's son named suspect BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The police named on Thursday a student activist, who is the son of the province's council speaker, as a suspect for allegedly instilling hatred toward the government during Wednesday's rally against ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia.Kautsar Mohd.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Malaysia Airports to woo airlines back
Malaysia Airports to woo airlines back KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia Airports Bhd said Thursday it has launched a campaign to woo airlines to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after four carriers suspended services.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Picking the proper clubs
Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment.There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Unrest anticipated in E. Java: Police chief
Unrest anticipated in E. Java: Police chief SURABAYA (JP): East Java's security forces were ready to anticipate possible outbreaks of violence, ahead of the Aug.1 special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), police chief Insp. Gen Sutanto said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Govt's ambitious cyber plan doubted
Govt's ambitious cyber plan doubted JAKARTA (JP): Experts and industry players voiced on Thursday pessimism over the feasibility of the government's plan to establish 500,000 integrated Internet and telephone kiosks across the nation by 2004.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
TNI supports joint security troops
TNI supports joint security troops JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Adm. Widodo A.S. sounded on Thursday his strong support for stern measures taken by joint-security troops to restore law and order in strife-torn Ambon.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001
Major bomb explosions in Jakarta 1999-2001 Date Venue Casualties Status Jan. 2, 1999 Ramayana store, Jl. H. Agus Salim, C. Jakarta None Four suspects tried April 15, 1999 Hayam Wuruk Plaza, W. Jakarta None Unknown April 19, 1999 Istiqlal Mosque, C.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Police in the dark about Slipi blast
Police in the dark about Slipi blast JAKARTA (JP): The police said on Thursday that Wednesday's explosion under the Slipi flyover in West Jakarta was caused by a light explosive, but they had no clue on the motive behind the blast.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Prosecutors demand 15 years for Elize
Prosecutors demand 15 years for Elize JAKARTA (JP): Government prosecutors demanded on Thursday a 15-year prison term against psychic Elize Maria Tuwahatu for illegal possession of explosives which were found in her possession at the time of her arrest at Taman Mini, East Jakarta, in January.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Bad vibes from the palace
Bad vibes from the palace The nation seems to have been getting a lot of bad vibes from the presidential palace over these last few days. On Monday, President Abdurrahman Wahid's invitation to a meeting to discuss a political compromise was snubbed by leaders of the major political parties.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Tales of battery operated mice
Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni ArbiJAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse. That was just what I did last week.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Batam remains tense
Batam remains tense BATAM, Riau: The security situation in Sekupang, Batam Island, remained tense on Monday, following riots that erupted on Sunday.Antara reported that police continued patrolling the area in anticipation of further unrest.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Gaikindo expects higher car sales
Gaikindo expects higher car sales JAKARTA (JP): The association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) revised its 2001 car sales forecast to 280,000 from 250,000 following higher-than-expected sales in April and May.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Miss Universe contest
Miss Universe contestFrom Media IndonesiaI watched an interesting program featuring "Women" on Metro TV on July 2, 2001. In the program the plan to send Miss Indonesia to the Miss Universe Contest was discussed.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Banks disclose their CAR levels
Banks disclose their CAR levels JAKARTA (JP): In response to media reports citing nine banks listed to face liquidation this year, six banks disclosed their CAR levels to shrug off speculation against them.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Environmentalists set up biodiversity network
Environmentalists set up biodiversity network JAKARTA (JP): Environmentalists here have agreed to establish a cooperation network to fight the increasing danger of biopiracy and exploitation of the country's rich biodiversity by irresponsible businesses.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Friends to those in high places
Friends to those in high placesBy Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan JAKARTA (JP): Political connections are not much different from any other kind, although they often have dire consequences for our democracy. Nowadays, people who can break through the clamor and actually whisper into the powerful ears are...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Malaysia stands firm on delaying auto tariff cuts
Malaysia stands firm on delaying auto tariff cuts KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Malaysia on Thursday reaffirmed its promise to lift tariffs on automotive products to Southeast Asian countries by 2005, two years later than agreed to under a regional free-trade pact.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Mother batters 4-year-old boy to death for going home late
Mother batters 4-year-old boy to death for going home late JAKARTA (JP): A four-year-old boy who had been severely beaten by his mother on Wednesday died at the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Thursday morning from the injuries he had received.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Asian currencies mixed; central banks may have intervened
Asian currencies mixed; central banks may have intervened SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Thursday as gains on most of the regional bourses and the stable yen mitigated jitters over Argentina's worsening crisis, dealers said.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
MPR ready for snap special session
MPR ready for snap special session JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly made preparations on Thursday evening for a snap special session, calling on members to be ready to convene here at short notice.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Int'l group slams RI's dealings over Aceh issue
Int'l group slams RI's dealings over Aceh issue JAKARTA (JP): Analysts from the International Crisis Group said on Thursday that the Indonesian government had applied "contradictory" measures in dealing with rising insurgency in the troubled-province of Aceh.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
BI branches to use RTGS system
BI branches to use RTGS system JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's branches in Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Semarang will soon be using the new interbank settlement system called Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), which will allow for more efficient and safer interbank payments, the central bank said on...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Robber shot dead, five others held
Robber shot dead, five others held JAKARTA (JP): Police officers shot dead a man and arrested five others who were caught red-handed mugging a motorist on Jl. Setia Kawan Ujung, Duri Pulo subdistrict, Gambir, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.Gambir subprecinct police detective chief Second. Insp.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Polling on president and VP
Polling on president and VPFrom Suara KaryaTelepolling on the prospective vice president conducted by private TV stations has indicated prominent names such as Hamzah Haz, Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Performance 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Woman's Program 10:00 Children's Songs 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Family's Consultation 2:00 News 2:15 Student's Debating 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 6:00...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
TNI investigators begin Maluku probe
TNI investigators begin Maluku probe AMBON, Maluku: A fact-finding team from the Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters began a probe on Monday into recent clashes involving civilians and an Army joint battalion.The five-member team, led by Col.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Robber wounds housewife
Robber wounds housewife JAKARTA (JP): An unidentified robber severely wounded a housewife in Rawa Bugel village, near Harapan Jaya housing complex in North Bekasi, and managed to escape with the woman's purse containing Rp 1 million in cash and important documents on Wednesday evening.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Singapore changes monetary policy, dollar falls to new low
Singapore changes monetary policy, dollar falls to new low SINGAPORE (AP): In a surprise move designed to combat a sharp recession, Singapore's central bank said Thursday it has abandoned its policy of promoting slow appreciation of the island-state's currency.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Not-so-funky fowl flock to Satu Lagi
Not-so-funky fowl flock to Satu Lagi JAKARTA (JP): Somewhere between the hideous, architectural insanity that is Pondok Indah and the semiorganized chaos of Jl. Fatmawati, you'll find Hotel Kristal perched on a hill at the side of a winding road that could almost be in the countryside.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Soldier's body arrives
Soldier's body arrivesAntara/Zarqoni JAKARTA (JP): The body of Pvt. Wahyudi, a member of the Army's Special Command (Kopasssus), who was killed in a guerrilla ambush on Wednesday in Aceh, arrived here on Thursday to a full military reception.Spokesman for the military operations chief in Aceh, Lt.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Solution to our country's loans
Solution to our country's loansFrom Warta KotaEven the averagely informed Jakartan is quite aware of our country's huge foreign loans. This is clearly caused by the character and attitude of our leaders, especially those in power and major businesses, who, along with their cronies and nepotism...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Philip Morris' $300m plant
Philip Morris' $300m plant MANILA (AP): U.S. cigarette company Philip Morris began building Thursday a US$300 million plant in the Philippines, which the company called its largest investment project in Asia.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Pacific, Pertamina to bid for Taiwan's LNG contract
Pacific, Pertamina to bid for Taiwan's LNG contract TAIPEI (Dow Jones): Taiwan's Pacific Construction Co. plans to bid for the contract to supply natural gas to state-owned Taiwan Power Co.'s Tatan Power Plant, an official at the construction company told Dow Jones Newswires Thursday.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.
Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
Grand Prix finals set for August
Grand Prix finals set for August LONDON (AFP): The postponed World Grand Prix finals will be held in Brunei next month, the International Badminton Federation (IBF) has confirmed.The finals, one of the highlights of the international badminton calendar, had originally been due to take place from...
Fri, 13 Jul 2001
FAM invites Kurniawan, Bima Sakti to play against MU
FAM invites Kurniawan, Bima Sakti to play against MU JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto and midfielder Bima Sakti will get a big boost this month as they are being asked by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) to join the neighboring country's team against English...