Archive: 14 July 2001
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Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Railway tracks are home to many poor Jakartans
Railway tracks are home to many poor Jakartans By Multa Fidrus JAKARTA (JP): If you happen to travel by train from Jatinegara station heading toward Senen, take a look toward the left-hand side just before you pass the train depot. You will see a line of non-permanent houses made of bamboo or plywood and somber middle- aged women -- some carrying their baby -- passing the time and chatting, while washing or sewing torn clothes.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Slipi blast -- who dunnit?
Slipi blast -- who dunnit? Another blast, another puzzle and another mystery to solve. Do people in Jakarta really care? Apparently not much. Some major daily newspapers in Jakarta did not even bother to report the explosion at the busy Slipi intersection on Wednesday night which left 14 people injured. The police predictably got into the act quickly and launched an investigation and are expected to disclose the type of explosives used in a few days.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vendors clash with East Jakarta public order officers
Vendors clash with East Jakarta public order officers JAKARTA (JP): A mob, mostly of street vendors and car washers, clashed with public order officials in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta on Friday morning after the latter forcibly attempted to close their businesses. Public order officials came to Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai early on Friday morning, but were surprised at being met with resistance by street vendors and car washers.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta wins Students Games
Jakarta wins Students Games PALEMBANG, South Sumatra (JP): Jakarta topped the medal standing after romping home 34 golds, 19 silvers and 24 bronzes at the Sixth Students Games here, which was officially closed by Governor Rosihan Arsyad on Friday. Host South Sumatra finished sixth with six golds, eight silvers and 15 bronzes. The soccer final, seeing North Sumatra defeating the host 1-0, preceded the closing ceremony of the weeklong games.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina, BP to supply gas to PLN's C. Java power plant
Pertamina, BP to supply gas to PLN's C. Java power plant JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina and its Anglo-American production sharing contractor BP Plc will supply natural gas to the Tambak Lorok power plant in Central Java, which is owned by state electricity company PT PLN, under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on Thursday. Sidick A.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government's ignorance of the haze problem
Government's ignorance of the haze problem The former administration became miffed when neighboring countries complained about the haze caused by fires in Indonesia, and the current administration is no better, writes regional analyst Rizal Sukma, director of studies at the Centre for Strategic International Studies in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is really unfortunate.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
No raise in pension
No raise in pension From Republika Recent rumors that the salary and pension of civil servants and pensioners respectively would be raised were gladdening, particularly to latter group. It was also rumored that the raise was retroactive from Jan. 1, 2001. However, we pensioners were very disappointed when we received our July pension. Apparently, the raise was only for working civil servants.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Apartment owners now prefer leasing: Agent
Apartment owners now prefer leasing: Agent JAKARTA (JP): Property consultant Colliers Jardine sees a shift in trends in the Jakarta residential apartment market as more and more developers rent their units out instead of selling them in order to offset the decline in sales in the second quarter of this year.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jamboree causes environmental damage
Jamboree causes environmental damage PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Environmental activists, grouped in the Dynamic Forum for Nature Lovers (Fordik), blamed the National Scout Jamboree 2001 on Friday for causing major environmental damages to the 14-hectare Baturraden tourist resort. The group, in its statement, also urged the committee of the National Scout Jamboree 2001 to immediately restore the condition of the resort, which was used as the camping ground during the ten-day gathering.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada postulates that he is above the law
Estrada postulates that he is above the law MANILA: Deposed President Joseph Estrada the other day refused to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty during his arraignment on charges of plunder before the Sandiganbayan court. Two weeks ago, he spurned entering a plea on charges of perjury. The Sandiganbayan justices nonetheless entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf to get the trial moving.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples. Intermarriages and alliances solidified these cross-cultural and economic links. Over the centuries, the movement of peoples, goods and ideas between the two archipelagos intensified.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN strives to fight child prostitution
ASEAN strives to fight child prostitution PHNOM PENH (AFP): Southeast Asian tourism delegates wound-up a two-day conference here on Friday pledging to help negate child prostitution through education, law enforcement and improved standards of living. "There is a lot of concern with child prostitution, and with all types of prostitution," said Thamrin Bachri, the chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)- conference.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional center to check Net crimes proposed
Regional center to check Net crimes proposed KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Southeast Asian countries should set up a security center to shield the region from Internet abuses and rising cybercrime, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday. In a speech to open a meeting of telecommunication ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Mahathir said a regional technology security center would also help member countries build knowledge-based economies.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom.
Cover Girl Aneka 2001, another stairway to stardom. Text and photo by Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage. They then apply eyeliner and lipstick with careful precision before admiring their reflection in the mirror. They all have the same hope: winning the cover girl contest.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI plays down U.S. 'no child labor' chocolate plan
RI plays down U.S. 'no child labor' chocolate plan JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Cacao Producers Association (Askindo) has played down a threat by the U.S. to institute "no child labor" labeling for chocolate, saying that it would only create problems for the latter's chocolate industry. Askindo senior executive Zulhefi Sikumbang also said on Friday that if local cacao products were banned from entering the U.S., Indonesia could offset any decline in cacao exports by shifting it to other markets.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Archers optimistic on taking three SEAG golds
Archers optimistic on taking three SEAG golds JAKARTA (JP): The national archers expressed optimism on bringing home three of the four golds at stake in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September despite the lack of adequate equipment. "We are upbeat that we can grab three golds in the men's individual, women's individual and women's team events. But we need new bows badly to ensure better results.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arrest of Aceh activist criticized
Arrest of Aceh activist criticized JAKARTA (JP): Two non-governmental organizations strongly criticized on Friday the arrest of an Acehnese activist on Wednesday by the Aceh Besar Police, saying that the police had violated the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) in a media release on Friday said the arrest of Kautsar was an arbitrary action by police that also violated the (Indonesian) Criminal Code.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sick student vows to continue hunger strike
Sick student vows to continue hunger strike JAKARTA (JP): A student who fainted and was rushed to the hospital, after 14 days on a hunger strike to protest against last month's hike in domestic fuel prices, vowed on Friday that she would resume her action as soon as she recovered. Physically weak and bedridden with an intravenous drip attached to her left hand, Mona of National University said she would return.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Analysts less upbeat on 2001 car sales
Analysts less upbeat on 2001 car sales JAKARTA (JP): Automotive market analysts are less than upbeat about 2001 domestic car sales, challenging the optimistic forecast by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo). Ferry Hartoyo of securities firm PT Vickers Ballas Tamara said on Friday this year's car sales would fall by about 15 percent to about 255,000 units from last year's 300,000 units.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Robber and victim share same hospital ward
Robber and victim share same hospital ward JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents of Pekayon Jaya in Bekasi Selatan mobbed a school student after he repeatedly stabbed a taxi driver and tried to run off with his taxi on Jl. Pulau Sirih Raya Selatan late on Thursday night. Luckily, police came to save the robber, Seigh Niki, took both the suspect and the victim, Sularno, to Bekasi Hospital. The hospital has, surprisingly, placed both the robber and the victim in the same emergency ward.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special session of MPR
Special session of MPR From Media Indonesia As the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) draws nearer, the national political atmosphere is becoming hotter. Meanwhile, the players in the House of Representatives (DPR) and MPR wrestle with the agendas involving attractive political positions, determining the national leader along with his or her subordinates.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police generals meet with Chaeruddin
Police generals meet with Chaeruddin JAKARTA (JP): Top police generals at National Police Headquarters breathed easy on Friday after having privately met with National Police deputy chief Comr. Gen. Chaeruddin Ismail, who reportedly gave the generals an assurance of loyalty toward the National Police. Former National Police chief Gen. (ret) H.M.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN official calls for tribunal
UN official calls for tribunal DILI (AP): A top UN official in East Timor urged on Friday the international community to set up a war crimes tribunal if Indonesia fails to prosecute those responsible for atrocities committed after the territory voted for independence in 1999. Peter Galbraith, political affairs minister in the UN administration in East Timor, said he had "seen very little evidence" that Indonesia was serious in its efforts to bring to trial those responsible for the violence.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed; Argentine impact contained
Asian currencies mixed; Argentine impact contained SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed in cautious trading late Friday, as participants caught their breath following the market's volatility over the past week, dealers said.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Working from home, why not?
Working from home, why not? By Maya Kartika JAKARTA (JP): It's 6 a.m. in Depok, a growing suburb 25 kilometers south of Jakarta. Pipit, an employee in the busy central business district of the capital, begins her routine: driving to her office in the heavy morning traffic. She has to face the same tiring, but unavoidable episode later in the afternoon on her way back home, together with the thousands of commuters and people working in the capital.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two arrested for cable theft
Two arrested for cable theft MAGELANG, Central Java: Magelang Police have arrested two men for stealing electric cables, telephone wires and seized three sacks of wires, saws and a bicycle as evidence, Magelang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Sugeng Priyanto said on Friday. The two suspects, found to be ex-convicts for a similar crime, identified only as RSD (26) and HYD (30) were picked up at their residences in Mertoyudan district in the regency of Magelang on Thursday, Antara reported.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Trade
Trade Indonesia has been a major Asian trading partner for France for a long time, and despite the deep economic and monetary crisis affecting Indonesia since mid-1997, French companies have confirmed their commitment to the Indonesian market. (see ambassador's message) This situation is expected to persist in the coming years, in line with a gradual increase in our Indonesian imports.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top aide rejects Gus Dur's threat
Top aide rejects Gus Dur's threat JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's top political security minister said on Friday he would try to dissuade the President from imposing a state of emergency, despite the President earlier in the day giving politicians until 6 p.m. on July 20 to cease their proceedings against him. Coordinating Minister for Political, Social, and Security Affairs Gen.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Agus Pambagio resigns from YLKI
Agus Pambagio resigns from YLKI JAKARTA(JP): An executive of the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), Agus Pambagio, resigned from the foundation following media reports that he had received money from state electricity company PLN. "I submitted my resignation on Monday but the foundation only agreed to my resignation today (Friday) at a plenary meeting," Agus said.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Politics to affect policymakers
Politics to affect policymakers By Suresh Kumar and Deepa Balji SINGAPORE (JP): When the economy is down, it will not just be stock market bargain hunters who will be searching for opportunities. Politicians in the ruling coalition know that the opposition will exploit the situation to their benefit. To prevent this, governments may be forced to factor in populist sentiments as they craft their policies.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan gears up for the special session
PDI Perjuangan gears up for the special session JAKARTA (JP): The three-day national working meeting of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been focusing its discussions on consolidating the party's cohesiveness in facing next month's special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), a senior party executive disclosed on Friday.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
NU ambivalent about mass rally
NU ambivalent about mass rally JAKARTA (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) officials refused on Friday to take a position on the possibility of its members flooding the capital in support of President Abdurrahman Wahid in the coming special session of the People's Consultative Assembly, saying they would neither send nor deter them.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
137,049 disadvantaged families to get cheap rice
137,049 disadvantaged families to get cheap rice JAKARTA (JP): A total of 137,049 disadvantaged families in the city are to receive cheap rice for six months as compensation from the government for the recent fuel price hike, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday. Sutiyoso said that thus far the city administration had distributed cheap rice to 116,431 families.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 0 138,000 Adindo Foresta 120 0 0 AGIS 145 5 1,686,000 Alakasa 160 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 -25 756,000 Alter Abadi 70 -5 10,500 Alumindo Light 625 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 190 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,150 75 40,853,500 Apac Citra 350 -45 257,000 Aqua Golden 14,000 0 0...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hoodlum mobbed to death
Hoodlum mobbed to death JAKARTA (JP): Angry residents of Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, mobbed and stabbed dead a notorious hoodlum on Thursday night, police said. Pesanggrahan Police substation chief Adj. Comr. Zainal Abidin said residents of the information ministry housing complex on Jl. Penerangan in Pesanggrahan became outraged at the behavior of the victim, Sutrisno, 38, a resident of Jl. Wijaya Kusuma. "Sutrisno was known in the area for blackmail, petty theft and making death threats.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indoprom responds
Indoprom responds Referring to the complaint about our service from Mr. Peter Ward (The Jakarta Post, July 12), we would like to inform readers that the case has already been settled. We have spoken to Mr. Ward, provided an explanation and apologized for what he had experienced. He has accepted our apologies and everything has already been clarified. We do hope that in future we can provide prompt service to him and other subscribers.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. And those players who have mastered the basic skills of the game may want to add a club or two to their bag in order to cut their scores.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Firms named to improve local auto repair shops
Firms named to improve local auto repair shops JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed two firms to run a certification program aimed to encourage small local auto repair shops to improve their quality to compete with international brand workshops. The firms are state-owned surveyor PT Sucofindo and privately- owned surveyor PT Sawu Indonesia.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Deejay Howells spins away a Jakarta night
Deejay Howells spins away a Jakarta night By Joseph Manggar JAKARTA (JP): It's not often that Jakarta is graced by a world-class entertainer of any sort, let alone a star UK DJ such as Danny Howells. Howells hammered-out a ballistic four-hour set last week at Stadium in West Jakarta that left most of the 2,000 fans awestruck and exhausted.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manager buries players' rare chance to play against United
Manager buries players' rare chance to play against United JAKARTA (JP): Top striker Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto and his PSM Makassar teammate Bima Sakti will miss out on the once-in-a- lifetime opportunity of competing against English champion Manchester United because of two local matches.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Junior and beach volleyball tourneys
Junior and beach volleyball tourneys JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) will organize two legs of junior and beach volleyball championships from July 17 to July 26. The junior indoor event will take place from July 17 to July 23 at the Bung Karno Volleyball Hall. Twelve boys and 10 girls teams will compete at the event, organizing committee chairwoman Yetty Pattiasina said on Friday.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Antam puts off nickel project on delay in financial approval
Antam puts off nickel project on delay in financial approval SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia's major nickel producer PT Aneka Tambang, or Antam, has postponed the construction of its new ferronickel unit to next year due to a delay in financial approval, Antam's officials told Dow Jones Newswires Friday. This is the second time the construction has been postponed since 1999. The new ferronickel unit is expected to be built in Pomalaa, southeast Sulawesi.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar legislator reported to police
Golkar legislator reported to police JAKARTA (JP): A 24-year-old mother filed a complaint with city police on Friday against her former employer, Golkar Party legislator Ahmadi Noor Supit, whom she said was the father of her illegitimate child. Identifying herself only as Onah, 24, the woman said that since her employment at the residence of Ahmadi in 1998, a legislator on House Commission V for trade and industrial affairs, she had been repeatedly forced to have sex with him. "I refused.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taufik, Minarti pull out of Malaysia Open
Taufik, Minarti pull out of Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) decided on Friday to withdraw world number three Taufik Hidayat from the US$120,000 Malaysia Open just five days before the event begins, citing the shuttler's tender hamstring. "PBSI sent the withdrawal letter today (Friday), signed by our medical consultant Dr. Michael Triangto.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates July.13
U.S. Dollar Rates July.13 Latest Previous %Change Yen 124.31-37 123.82-88 +0.40 Euro* 0.8542-47 0.8534-39 +0.09 Sterling 1.4026-36 1.4071-76 -0.32 Swiss Franc 1.7683-93 1.7708-18 -0.14 Canadian Dollar* 1.5338-44 1.5282-88 +0.37 Australian Dollar* 0.5076-81 0.5044-49 +0.63 New Zealand Dollar 0.4063-71 0.4040-46 +0.57 Deutsche Mark 2.2891-97 2.2905-18 -0.06 Czech Koruna 39.532-62 39.604-34 -0.18 Hungary Forint 299.87-87 300.31-11 -0.15 Danish Krone 8.7097-37 8.7157-11 -0.07 Norwegian Krone...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government's ignorance of regional haze problem
Government's ignorance of regional haze problem The former administration became miffed when neighboring countries complained about the haze caused by fires in Indonesia, and the current administration is no better, writes regional analyst Rizal Sukma, director of studies at the Centre for Strategic International Studies in Jakarta. JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is really unfortunate.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Announcement
Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while maintaining to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its subscription and retailing prices. As of Aug.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government to boost campaign on HIV/AIDS
Government to boost campaign on HIV/AIDS JAKARTA (JP): The government will intensify its campaign to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, which saw a significant number of cases in June. Data from the Ministry of Health show that in June alone an increase of 118 cases of HIV and 76 cases of full blown AIDS were reported.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL proposes center to check Net crimes
KL proposes center to check Net crimes KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Southeast Asian countries should set up a security center to shield the region from Internet abuses and rising cybercrime, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday. In a speech to open a meeting of telecommunication ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Mahathir said a regional technology security center would also help member countries build knowledge-based economies.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blocking banners across highway
Blocking banners across highway From Warta Kota When traveling along the highway leading to Puncak (in Cisarua, Bogor regency), one can enjoy the beautiful scenery here. However, today travelers will also have to contend with the sea of advertisement banners stretching across the highway. The banners may be a legitimate way of doing business. Everyone is entitled to earn a living, as long as he does not violate the law. However, when such banners block motorists' view, lives are endangered.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Polling on president and VP
Polling on president and VP From Suara Karya Telepolling 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. So far Susilo has received a much more favorable response from the general public compared to the other two; an average of 85 percent of respondents have voted for him.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Page 2 Vendors Vendors clash with E. Jakarta public order officers. Page 3 Estrada Estrada postulates that he is above the law. Page 5 Howells Deejay Howells spins away a Jakarta night. Page 8 Dancer Dancer Didik finds his artistic calling. Page 9 Currencies Asian currencies mixed; Argentine impact contained. Page 11 Cocoa RI plays down U.S. 'no child labor' chocolate plan. Page 12 Textbook S. Korea freezes student exchanges with Japan. Page 14
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP volcano threat downgraded
RP volcano threat downgraded MANILA (AP): Scientists downgraded a state of alert around a central Philippine volcano on Friday after lava flows halted and the danger of another eruption subsided. Earth tremors and gas emissions from the Mayon volcano, which erupted last month and forced as many as 50,000 people to evacuate the area, had dropped sharply, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK... authorities plan to change South Korean history books to emphasize the suffering of tens of thousands of "comfort women"...
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific container volumes forecast to more than double
Asia-Pacific container volumes forecast to more than double SINGAPORE (DPA): Asia-Pacific container volumes are forecast to more than double over the next decade requiring 1,342 additional vessels and an investment of nearly US$60 billion, a U.N. study said on Friday. The preliminary results of the study by the U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) aimed at assisting developing countries in the region plan maritime strategies were published in the Shipping Times.
Sat, 14 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.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tokyo and Manila agree on US$3 billion swap deal
Tokyo and Manila agree on US$3 billion swap deal TOKYO (Reuters): Japan and the Philippines have reached a basic agreement to set up a dollar-peso swap facility as part of an Asia-wide currency safety net to fend off future financial crises, officials said on Friday. Philippine central bank officials said their policy-making Monetary Board approved a currency swap deal with Japan at its weekly meeting on Thursday.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Politicians must uphold the law
Politicians must uphold the law From Pikiran Rakyat Prophet Muhammad was a democrat. He accommodated the needs of his close friends. He consulted them before making decisions and never imposed his will. Over the last three years, we have witnessed various shocking events. * Manipulation by the political elite to serve the interests of certain groups. * Mass brutality, wanton destruction and arson. * Rifts, and threats of disintegration and declaration of a state of emergency.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
We didn't start the forest fires: Logging companies
We didn't start the forest fires: Logging companies JAKARTA (JP): The Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI) insisted on Friday they were not responsible for the forest fires producing a thick haze blanketing parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan and disrupting activity in neighboring countries. "I categorically reject any accusations that concessionaires are responsible (for the fires) or are engaged in burning the forest," APHI deputy chief for legal affairs Reza Suarga said here.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indo-Pak summit: Tough talk over Kashmir dispute
Indo-Pak summit: Tough talk over Kashmir dispute NEW DELHI (Agencies): Tough talk over the disputed Kashmir province escalated and security was tightened on Friday, the eve of a landmark summit between India and Pakistan. Security was stepped up in the Indian capital before Saturday's arrival of Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, with authorities claiming threats by Islamic extremists to disrupt the three-day summit.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF team to leave without LoI deal
IMF team to leave without LoI deal JAKARTA (JP): The government and the International Monetary Funds (IMF) finalized on Friday the draft of the next Letter of Intent (LoI), but failed to ink a deal which may set back the IMF's US$400 million loan tranche disbursement until September. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Burhanuddin Abdullah said the government had concluded talks with the visiting IMF team on the economic programs covered by the LoI.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wahid's son-in-law submits complaint
Wahid's son-in-law submits complaint YOGYAKARTA: The local chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Yogyakarta) told a media conference here on Friday that Erman Royadi, the husband of Alissa Qotrunnada Munnawaroh, the first daughter of President Abdurrahman Wahid, was one of nine persons and institutions who complained about media reports last month.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate July 13
Rupiah rate July 13 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
School suppliers reap rewards from sales
School suppliers reap rewards from sales By Emmy Fitri JAKARTA(JP): As children get ready to go back to school on Monday, parents are complaining about the high cost of various school supplies. However, the back-to-school event is a windfall for others, especially those selling exercise books and stationery. "I never thought they would be this expensive," middle-aged Sofyan muttered while he handed over crumpled banknotes to an exercise book trader at Kebayoran Lama market.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aquatic, cycling schedules revised
Aquatic, cycling schedules revised JAKARTA (JP): The Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games organizers revised the aquatic and cycling competition schedules to enable athletes to rest and also reduce overlapping of live telecasts of the events. Bernama quoted the organizers' operations chief Mohd. Zaki Abdul Rahman as saying that the aquatic -- including swimming, diving, synchronized diving and synchronized swimming -- will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 17 instead of from Sept. 9 to Sept.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen nabbed for 'legal' plundering
Fishermen nabbed for 'legal' plundering YOGYAKARTA (JP): Eight fisherman have been detained by Kulonprogo Police for removing goods from a sinking tanker even though they had received permission to do so from the ship's crew members.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital. However, the property market is still down, at least according to stock market analysts and property consultants.
Sat, 14 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Partial blackout in N. Sumatra
Partial blackout in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Due to the breakdown of a turbine at the Sicanang coal-fired power station in Belawan, North Sumatra, the provincial electricity company (PLN) has been imposing power blackouts on several parts of the province since last week, a PLN spokesman said here on Friday.