Archive: 19 July 2001
67 articles found
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tales of battery operated mice
Tales of battery operated mice By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (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. No mouse lives forever. I had been using my Logitech Cordless MouseMan Pro for at least four years.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian banks gird for new capital accord
Asian banks gird for new capital accord TOKYO (Reuters): New capital adequacy rules risk widening Asia's divide between strong banks and weak banks with far- reaching consequences for economies across the region. Financial diplomats said the exact shape of the rules and how to apply them was high on the agenda of a two-day meeting of financial regulators from 15 countries which began in Tendo, northern Japan, on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minister mulls raising export tax on CPO
Minister mulls raising export tax on CPO JAKARTA (JP): The government is considering hiking the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) amid worries that increasing exports of the commodity could push higher the already skyrocketing price of cooking oil on the domestic market.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian nations 'close to' accord on disputed waters
Asian nations 'close to' accord on disputed waters BEIJING (AP): Asian nations are close to agreeing on rules to govern their conduct in the disputed South China Sea, a Chinese Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday. China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are expected to discuss the code next week at a meeting in Vietnam, said Fu Ying, director of the Foreign Ministry's Asia Department.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gas flows again from ExxonMobil's Arun fields
Gas flows again from ExxonMobil's Arun fields JAKARTA (JP): Gas started flowing again from ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia Inc.'s Arun fields in Aceh on Wednesday afternoon, months after the Indonesian unit of the American energy giant Mobil Corp. suspended its operation. "The operation was restarted at 4.30 p.m. (Wednesday), starting from the Cluster II," Sidick A.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic conflict in Central Kalimantan: The aftermath
Ethnic conflict in Central Kalimantan: The aftermath By Peter Kerr SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan (JP): A middle-aged Dayak woman stands outside her home on Jl. Jenderal S. Parman, one of the wide streets that lead away from the riverside port and market here. On each side of her property are the charred remains of homes that belonged to her Madurese neighbors, who are now either dead or have escaped to East Java, she is not sure. The woman refuses to give her name.
Thu, 19 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.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July. 18
Rupiah Rates July. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 19 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.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Play by the rules
Play by the rules From Koran Tempo The main problem of this nation lies in its leader, as he has physical limitations and has twice suffered a stroke. Plus how can he behave wisely if the information he receives is incomplete? I am not underestimating President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's capability in acting wisely, as we know he is a pluralist and a democrat, but he should not trust the people surrounding him just like that.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police seize live ammunition in Palu
Police seize live ammunition in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): Palu Police have found thousands of rounds of ammunition in a van parked in a square that last year hosted the national Koran reading contest here, an officer said on Wednesday. Palu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Djasman Baso Opu said that the discovery took place on Tuesday afternoon, and five people found inside and near the van had been arrested.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Govt should punish violating labor recruitment agencies'
'Govt should punish violating labor recruitment agencies' JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Labor Exporters Association (Apjati) called on authorities to take strict measures against labor recruitment agencies violating the newly-revised labor export procedure in a bid to improve protection for Indonesian workers overseas.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
15 provinces to get Rp 933b in contingency funds
15 provinces to get Rp 933b in contingency funds JAKARTA (JP): The government said it had allocated some Rp 933.71 billion (about US$82.62 million) in contingency funds for 15 provinces to help plug a deficit in their budget this year. The finance minister said in a statement on Tuesday that the financial aid was part of the Rp 1.10 trillion in contingency funds set aside for local administrations under the 2001 state budget.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Senior bowlers question SEA Games team lineup
Senior bowlers question SEA Games team lineup JAKARTA (JP): Three senior women's 10-pin bowlers questioned the Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI)'s decision in picking members of the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games squad, pointing to the inexperience of the players selected. Happy Ari Dewanti Soediyono, Poppy Tambies and Sri Mulyani Ruzgar met SEA Games training director Kusnan Ismukanto on Wednesday about the matter but none of them were willing to comment.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Age-old tradition continues in Bugis village
Age-old tradition continues in Bugis village By Alpha Savitri DENPASAR, Bali (JP): The Muslim community of Bugis village in Serangan, Denpasar, celebrates the unique ritual of Megalicik Quran every year in a tradition dating back to when the village was visited by death. Megalicik is from the Bugis dialect of South Sulawesi, which means to parade or carry, while Quran refers to the holy Koran.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra faces power crisis: Official
N. Sumatra faces power crisis: Official MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): North Sumatra has been short of power for a year and is seeking ways to rent power generators from other power plants and private companies operating in the province to fill the demand for electricity until 2002. Syamrasosia, the director of state-owned electricity company (PLN) for the North Sumatra region, said here on Wednesday that a deal with the dormant PT Inti Indorayon Utama (PT IIU) was about to be made.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:15 Children's Program 4:30 Documentary 5:00 News 5:30 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 Quiz 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Music Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Music 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
BCA's sales controversy
BCA's sales controversy Analysts agree that the combination of a second public offering and private placement by a strategic investor is the best option for divesting the government's stake in Bank Central Asia with optimum results. Even the House of Representatives, which rejected a similar divestment plan last year in defiance of a government-IMF agreement, approved early this year the move to sell 10 percent through a second public offering and 30 percent to a strategic investor.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, S'pore dollar extends rebound
Asian currencies mixed late, S'pore dollar extends rebound SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Asian currencies were mixed late Wednesday, with the market on tenterhooks ahead of Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan's Congressional testimony later in the global day, dealers said. Market participants are seeking clues on the U.S. economic and policy outlook. With few signs of an imminent economic recovery in the U.S.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia must adopt yen as 'trading currency'
Asia must adopt yen as 'trading currency' MANILA (Reuters): Asian countries should adopt the yen as a common unit for trading purposes but a single currency for ASEAN was unjustified, incoming World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Supachai Panitchpakdi said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters in Manila after attending a business forum, Supachai, Thailand's former deputy prime minister, said there were clear benefits from a common trading currency for the region.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN must work hard to restore lost luster: S'pore
ASEAN must work hard to restore lost luster: S'pore SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia must redouble efforts to "regain its lost luster", as the region faces an economic downturn and key members battle political problems, Singapore Foreign Minister S. Jayakumar said on Wednesday. The credibility and cohesion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was being severely put to test by these challenges, he said in a speech to university students.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore tightens grip on Internet content
Singapore tightens grip on Internet content SINGAPORE (Reuters): Singapore has tightened its grip on Internet content in the run-up to the next election by ordering a current affairs portal to register as a political website. Sintercom -- which runs chat rooms, a speaker's platform and the "Not ST" section as an alternative to the pro-government Straits Times newspaper -- has sent in the registration forms but now faces questions of how it will comply.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court continues JSX bombing trial
Court continues JSX bombing trial JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court continued the trial on Wednesday of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) bombing case despite the refusal of two prime suspects to attend the session following the escape of another suspect, Army soldier Second Corp. Ibrahim Hasan a day earlier.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bayu, Aprilia to compete in World Judo Championships
Bayu, Aprilia to compete in World Judo Championships JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian men's judoka Kresna Bayu and women's judoka Aprilia Marzuki will compete at the World Championships in Munich, Germany. The Indonesian Judo Association (PJSI) official in charge of athletes development Subardi Suar said on Wednesday that both judokas would not only warm up for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September but also prepare for the 2002 Asian Games in Pusan, South Korea.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Councillors queried for using state funds for their studies
Councillors queried for using state funds for their studies JAKARTA (JP): Dozens of activists from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) gathered at City Council on Wednesday to protest the use of city funds by councillors to finance their education. The activists urged PDI Perjuangan councillors to either reject the "scholarships" or resign from council. "We believe that education is the personal matter of the councillors.
Thu, 19 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 continuing 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.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mother, daughter missing in fire
Mother, daughter missing in fire PADANG, South Sumatra: A mother and her daughter are feared dead in the fire that razed their shop-house here on Wednesday. Firemen and residents were unable to find the bodies of Chandra Ningsih, 42, and Ivoniwati, 20, as of Wednesday afternoon, hours after they put out the fire that began at about 9:30 a.m. Also destroyed in the fire were a Honda CRV car and a motorcycle, though firemen were able to save two nearby shop- houses. Padang Police chief Adj. Sr.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officer detained for shooting
Officer detained for shooting JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta Police's internal affairs division are questioning First. Brig. Kurniawan over the shooting of a man during a brawl on Jl. Penggadaian in Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, on Tuesday night. South Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Widaryatmo said Kurniawan, who is stationed at the Pasar Minggu Police station, allegedly shot Iwan, 29, a resident of Pejaten Timur, in the back.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
IBRA tightens up criteria for BCA bidders: Mar'ie
IBRA tightens up criteria for BCA bidders: Mar'ie JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday that the tender for its stake in Bank Central Asia was still open to new bidders, but that the criteria for investors were being tightened. Chairman of the independent Oversight Committee of IBRA, Mar'ie Muhammad, said the committee and IBRA had agreed on tougher requirements for bidders to ascertain the most suitable partner for the bank.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 18, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -25 62,500 Adindo Foresta 120 5 2,021,500 AGIS 140 0 2,608,500 Alakasa 175 15 19,000 Alfa Retailindo 1,000 25 30,500 Alter Abadi 85 0 0 Alumindo Light 700 50 491,500 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 190 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,200 0 4,819,500 Apac Citra 355 5 62,500 Aqua Golden...
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government considers tax incentives
Government considers tax incentives JAKARTA (JP): Amid the current political crisis and security concerns, the government is considering offering the oil and gas industry tax incentives to lure more investors into the country, a senior government official said on Wednesday. Director general for tax Hadi Purnomo said his office was gathering inputs from oil and gas firms to work on a tax incentive scheme.
Thu, 19 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, 19 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, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI takes action against forest fires
RI takes action against forest fires SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia is taking action to curb fires raging in Sumatra and Kalimantan which have been driving up regional pollution levels, Singapore's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Boehringer acquires plant
Boehringer acquires plant JAKARTA (JP): Pharmaceutical company PT Boehringer Ingelheim Indonesia has acquired a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Bogor, West Java, to enable it to manufacture its own prescription and nonprescription drugs The company said in statement on Wednesday that the 9,130- square-meter factory, with a total investment of US$15 million, will start producing Boehringer Ingelheim Indonesia products in January 2002.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue new policy on foreign fishing vessels
Govt to issue new policy on foreign fishing vessels JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries H. Rohmin Dauri said on Wednesday that the government would introduce a new licensing policy next month which would allow foreign flag ships to fish in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Rohmin said that under the new policy, the government would only give fishing licenses to foreign ships of more than 100- deadweight-ton size to operate in the zone.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
E. Java to deploy 33,000 security personnel to prevent chaos
E. Java to deploy 33,000 security personnel to prevent chaos SURABAYA (JP): East Java will deploy 33,000 military and police personnel in an all-out effort to prevent chaos in the province before, during and after the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) special session in Jakarta. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Sutanto said here on Wednesday that the decision was made in a coordination meeting held at the East Java Police Headquarters earlier in the day. East Java Military Commander Maj.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI-GAM peace talks may end in deadlock
RI-GAM peace talks may end in deadlock BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): Entering a third day on Wednesday, talks between representatives of the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) appeared to be heading toward a deadlock.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
30 firearms, 13 pistols seized in six months
30 firearms, 13 pistols seized in six months TANGERANG (JP): The Directorate General of Customs and Excise revealed on Wednesday they had foiled the smuggling of a number of firearms, explosives, sex toys, uncensored Video Compact Discs (VCDs) and Chinese traditional medicine for various illnesses into the country through Soekarno-Hatta airport over the past six months.
Thu, 19 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, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Museum Bali deals with bugaboo of funding in reform era
Museum Bali deals with bugaboo of funding in reform era Text by Rita A. Widiadana, photos by I Wayan Juniartha DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If you plan to spend your holidays in Bali, you will probably choose the opulent Nusa Dua resort, beautiful Sanur and Kuta beaches or the sophisticated Ubud art village as your primary destination. But Museum Bali, one of the most historically rich places on the island, will probably be left off your itinerary.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur supports calls for Trisakti adhoc court
Gus Dur supports calls for Trisakti adhoc court JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid became on Wednesday the second head of state to pledge help to the families of the four Trisakti students killed during nationwide protests against then president Soeharto in May 1998. While his successor, B.J.
Thu, 19 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, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Introspection
Introspection From Koran Tempo The failed meeting at Bogor Palace (July 9, 2001) is indicative of the deep political rift between President Abdurrahman Wahid and various parties, such as the House of Representatives (DPR) and police. This is caused by President Abdurrahman's bombastic statements, such as his threat to declare a state of emergency and dissolve the House of Representatives should a compromise not be reached by July 20. Through his spokesperson Yahya C.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
BP looking for other LNG markets aside from China
BP looking for other LNG markets aside from China JAKARTA (JP): BP Indonesia, a unit of the British-American oil and gas company BP Plc., said aside from China, it was also looking for market opportunities in the United States, South Korea and Japan for its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Irian Jaya. "Aside from China, we are looking for chances to market our LNG products in California, South Korea and Japan.
Thu, 19 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, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two dead as rebels exchange fire
Two dead as rebels exchange fire JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Two people were killed and another wounded when two rival groups of separatist rebels became involved in a gunfight in Sktjow, Papua New Guinea, near the border with Irian Jaya, a military source said on Wednesday. The source said the incident took place last Friday, involving supporters of Free Papua Organization (OPM) leaders Matias Wenda and Terianus Yarum.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aircraft maker to halt activities
Aircraft maker to halt activities BANDUNG, West Java: The management of state aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia will shut down its operation from Thursday until next Tuesday following a strike by its 9,300 workers on Tuesday. The strikers, from the Workers Communication Forum, demanded company director Jusman S. Djamal step down for not tripling their basic salaries.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three RI men's shuttlers advance at Malaysia Open
Three RI men's shuttlers advance at Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Three out of six Indonesian men's singles shuttlers reached the second round of the US$120,000 Malaysia Open on Wednesday, which is using the newly introduced best-of- five-games-in-seven-points scoring system. World champion Hendrawan, who has been doubtful about his chances in the four-star event based on the new system, survived the first round test by overcoming Malaysian Saman Ismail 8-6, 7- 2, 7-1.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wants Thailand to scrap rubber subsidy
Indonesia wants Thailand to scrap rubber subsidy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian government will be requesting that the Thai government lift its subsidy for rubber farmers in their meeting scheduled for August, a minister said on Wednesday. "We have to take political steps to face them (Thai government) because in Bangkok, rubber is treated as a political commodity," Minister of Industry and Trade Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said, adding that the meeting will take place from Aug 15 through Aug 16.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Doctors urge for better treatment of HIV patients
Doctors urge for better treatment of HIV patients JAKARTA (JP): Doctors here urged their fellow medical colleagues to cease discriminatory treatment of patients identified as being drug addicts or those infected with HIV/AIDS virus.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali: Exhibitions * Painting: Zen to Video, by Wayan Karja, Peter Dittmar, Filippo Sciascia, Wolfgang Widmoser, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), until July 26. * Painting: The Mystic Landscape, by I Wayan Swantha, I Gusti Putu Muliana, at Paros Gallery, Sukawati, until July 29. * Painting: Intuition by Apa group, Sembilan Gallery, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until July 26. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl.
Thu, 19 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.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Text and photo
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.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: BES LOCAL TUNES: Students of Bogor Expatriate School (BES) demonstrate their skill in playing Indonesian traditional musical instruments in a recent show. Such cultural programs give students at BES -- which uses an international curriculum and teaching methodology -- a broad and balanced education. The school is home to 68 students of 15 nationalities.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Generalizations about Madurese incorrect
Generalizations about Madurese incorrect JAKARTA (JP): To Amir Santoso, a Madurese academic living in Jakarta, most accusations being made by Dayaks against their former neighbors in Central Kalimantan simply make no sense. The claims of rudeness, of longstanding violent behavior, and of failing to adapt to Dayak culture were all undermined by the simple fact that many Madurese had been living in Sampit for up to four generations.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two grenades found in housing complex
Two grenades found in housing complex JAKARTA (JP): Duren Sawit Police detectives are currently quizzing five men after two live grenades and a smoke bomb were found in a community unit (RW) office in the Billy Moon housing complex, Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta, where one of the five men normally resides. Duren Sawit police subprecinct chief Comr.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sjamsul ordered to return soon
Sjamsul ordered to return soon JAKARTA (JP): Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Bachtiar Fachri Nasution has instructed tycoon Sjamsul Nursalim, a suspect in the mismanagement of the Rp 10 trillion (US$1 billion) Bank Indonesian Liquidity Support (BLBI) fund, to return to Indonesia immediately. "I have ordered Sjamsul Nursalim to return to Indonesia immediately...And his family have promised that he will soon return to Indonesia after he gets wells," Bachtiar said, as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar may again act as 'kingmaker'
Golkar may again act as 'kingmaker' JAKARTA (JP): Former ruling party Golkar could again step into the limelight as "kingmaker" as it openly dallies with a possible presidency-saving compromise, while at the same time forging ahead with preparations for the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly which could unseat Abdurrahman Wahid.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans $1.41b Manila transit project
Govt plans $1.41b Manila transit project MANILA (AP): The Philippine government said on Wednesday it plans an ambitious US$1.41 billion mass-transit project aimed at easing the monstrous traffic problem for metropolitan Manila's 10 million residents. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ordered speedy implementation of the Medium-Term Transportation Development Plan for railways in the sprawling capital after the project was presented to her Cabinet Tuesday, a government statement said.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drought, violence threaten RI's cocoa output
Drought, violence threaten RI's cocoa output SINGAPORE (Reuters): Indonesia's cocoa output may fall this year to less than 340,000 tons, possibly as low as 300,000, because of drought, violence in growing regions, pests and rising fertilizer prices, traders said on Wednesday. Indonesia, the world's third largest producer of cocoa after Ivory Coast and Ghana, produced 362,000 tons last year.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire victims hope to rebuild homes
Fire victims hope to rebuild homes By Emmy Fitri and Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Sari Rohaeti watched the ruins of her house in a small alley in the densely populated neighborhood of Kampung Bandan in Ancol district, North Jakarta. Only a month ago the small two-story house, in which Sari lived with her family, was renovated. "Some of my children are married. But instead of telling them to move out and rent a house of their own, I have asked them to stay with us.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
World Bank assistance for Kuta renewal plan
World Bank assistance for Kuta renewal plan DENPASAR, Bali (ANTARA): The World Bank is planning to extend Rp 5 billion in aid for an urban renewal project in Kuta, Badung regency, the regency's public relations head said on Wednesday. The bank is interested in assisting in the improvement of the area, AA Raka Yudha told Antara.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Golkar opts wait-and-see on President
Golkar opts wait-and-see on President JAKARTA (JP): The Golkar Party has decided to leave all decisions concerning the coming People's Consultative Assembly special session up to the prerogative of the central executive, including undertaking any necessary political maneuvers needed.
Thu, 19 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, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas support 'Kramtung' center
Ulemas support 'Kramtung' center JAKARTA (JP): Ulemas and community leaders voiced their support on Wednesday for the city administration's plan to build an Islamic center at a former brothel complex in Kramat Tunggak, North Jakarta. Besides expressing their support, some 150 ulemas and community leaders who met with Governor Sutiyoso and city officials at the City Hall also promised to help find funding for the development of the Islamic center.
Thu, 19 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali Museum deals with bugaboo of funding in reform era
Bali Museum deals with bugaboo of funding in reform era By Rita A. Widiadana DENPASAR, Bali (JP): If you plan to spend your holidays in Bali, you will probably choose the opulent Nusa Dua resort, beautiful Sanur and Kuta beaches or the sophisticated Ubud art village as your primary destination. But the Bali Museum, one of the most historically rich places on the island, will probably be left off your itinerary.