Archive: 21 July 2001
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Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PC software in Indonesian to be launched
PC software in Indonesian to be launched JAKARTA (JP): The government will launch in August Indonesian language-based computer software in an effort to widen computer usage to cover people in rural areas, according to the office of state minister of research and technology. Utari Budihardjo, an assistant deputy at the office's information network development project, said that the project had established a team to translate English language software terminologies into Indonesian.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gambling on trains
Gambling on trains From Republika On June 29, 2001, I was on the night train Gaya Baru Malam Selatan I from Purwosari to Purwokerto. As all the passenger cars were crowded, including the corridors, at around 10.30 p.m., I went to the restaurant carriage to sleep on the floor (with newspaper as my bedsheet).
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Greeks condemn, Turks honor Cyprus anniversary
Greeks condemn, Turks honor Cyprus anniversary NICOSIA (Reuters): While Turkish Cypriots celebrated on Friday what they call "Peace and Freedom Day", Greek Cypriots condemned the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus which divided the island 27 years ago. Church bells tolled and Greek Cypriot air-raid sirens wailed over the divided capital Nicosia at 5:20 a.m. (9:20 a.m. in Jakarta), marking the hour Turkish forces landed on the beach at the northern town of Kyrenia on July 20, 1974.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man of letters
Man of letters On July 7, 2001, several TV stations reported President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's meeting with renowned sastrawan (man of letters) Pramoedya Ananta Toer (Pram) in Bogor. Sastrawan, according to Indonesian language experts, is an expert in literature, a poet or an intellectual. Pram's suggestions to Gus Dur implies that he is a man of letters who has been contaminated by practical politics. The strong language he used could damage his reputation as a scholar.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar regrets Suu Kyi snub of national ceremony
Myanmar regrets Suu Kyi snub of national ceremony YANGON (Agencies): Myanmar's military government said on Friday the nation regretted opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's absence at a national ceremony commemorating the murder of her father -- a snub widely seen as a political statement.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 20, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,425 0 120,500 Adindo Foresta 90 -30 8,000 AGIS 135 -10 1,855,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 730 480 13,368,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,000 -25 516,000 Alter Abadi 85 0 0 Alumindo Light 675 0 591,000 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 190 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,175 -50 14,153,000 Apac...
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of false eyelash factory workers run amok
Thousands of false eyelash factory workers run amok PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP) Approximately 1,300 workers of PT Royal Kori Indah, a false artificial eyelash factory here, ran amok on Friday in protest against a company policy. The strike began peacefully at about 8 a.m. on Friday morning with a sit-in at the factory, which is said to be owned by a South Korean. The workers were protesting the dismissal of local All- Indonesia Workers Union chairman Arif Gunawan.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gen. Chaeruddin appointed as caretaker police chief
Gen. Chaeruddin appointed as caretaker police chief JAKARTA (JP): After adding a fourth star to his rank, President Abdurrahman Wahid proceeded to install Gen. Chaeruddin Ismail as interim National Police chief at the State Palace on Friday. Claiming that he had secured the prior approval of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung, Abdurrahman installed Chaeruddin, following the dismissal of National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A new paradigm emerges for investments
A new paradigm emerges for investments By Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan JAKARTA (JP): The requirements for successful investment have changed dramatically with the onset of the 21st century. Investments are no longer the private affairs of the investor but are becoming affairs of all different groups in society, who are now stakeholders. New investments have to meet the concurrence of dominant stakeholders.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P asks PAN not to accept compromise outside MPR session
PDI-P asks PAN not to accept compromise outside MPR session JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) stepped up its lobbying efforts here on Friday, wooing the National Mandate Party (PAN) to ensure that no political compromise to the deadlock with the President was reached outside the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rony continues big step in Malaysia Open
Rony continues big step in Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Unseeded Rony Agustinus of Indonesia continued his big step at the US$120,000 Malaysian Open badminton championship by eliminating world champion and compatriot Hendrawan 8-6, 7-2, 7-3 on Friday's quarterfinals. "I was no contest to Rony as I failed to explore all my skills.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fears of unrest keep people away from city center
Fears of unrest keep people away from city center JAKARTA (JP): With President Abdurrahman Wahid having announced he was going to declare a state of emergency on Friday, some areas of the capital were quieter than usual, although the President eventually backed down on his threat. Shopping malls and stores opened, but many experienced a marked decrease in the number of customers. And traffic on the usually clogged streets of the capital was markedly smoother throughout the day.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jatinegara, a site for military matters in Batavia
Jatinegara, a site for military matters in Batavia By Ida Indawati Khouw Sprawling, polluted Jatinegara in East Jakarta is notorious today for its traffic congestion and disorderly rows of market vendors spilling over onto the streets. It belies its very important role in the history of Batavia and contemporary Jakarta as a military center and the site of a landmark battle between colonial forces. This is the 82nd article in our series on Old Batavia.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Weekend Lineup
Weekend Lineup JAKARTA (JP): The following sports competitions will be broadcast live this weekend on local TV stations (all times are in Jakarta Time): Sunday Welterweight boxing: Adrian Stone vs Shane Mosley, SCTV, 8 a.m. German Grand Prix motor racing, ANteve, 6:30 p.m.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Auto expo goes ahead despite political showdown
Auto expo goes ahead despite political showdown By Damar Harsanto JAKARTA (JP): While the country anxiously watches the escalating political showdown between President Abdurrahman Wahid and legislators, hundreds of automotive companies will proudly exhibit their products for car aficionados at Gaikindo's 11th Auto Expo 2001 from Saturday to next Sunday.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Schools, universities asked to stop drug tests
Schools, universities asked to stop drug tests JAKARTA (JP): Doctors at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital called on schools and universities on Thursday to stop subjecting new students to drug tests which they say are either flawed or too costly to be comprehensive. In a symposium on the question of whether or not schools should conduct drug tests on students, the doctors said a partial drug test, such as a urine test, conducted by many schools in Jakarta, could be misleading.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bowling body prefers young athletes: Manager
Bowling body prefers young athletes: Manager JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bowling Association (PBI) has opted to select young potential 10-pin bowlers to team up for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September instead of veteran players.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Common people
Common people From Kompas Kompas ran a report on its front page titled Voice of common people from July 12 to July 14, 2001 about how the common people are suffering because the state's leaders are not paying any attention to them. The report acknowledges that the sufferings of the common people have been exacerbated by the political crisis in the run-up to the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Job satisfaction: What do you want deep in your heart?
Job satisfaction: What do you want deep in your heart? By Pri Notowidigdo JAKARTA (JP): Do you know what you want to do in life? Do you want to help people? Do you want to be rich? Or, do you ask yourself, "What do I stand for?" If you're an older person, perhaps you might ask, "What do I want my legacy to be?" If what you believe doesn't fit with the beliefs of your company, your employer or fellow workers, then you will not likely stay long nor will you be happy.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tutut and friends told to pay Rp 8.5b
Tutut and friends told to pay Rp 8.5b MEDAN, North Sumatra: West Sumatra's Bukittinggi District Court has ruled that the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, Siti Hardiyanti "Tutut" Indra Rukmana, tycoon Prayogo Pangestu and Andri J. Hartono must pay Rp 8.5 billion in compensation to a local businessman. Lawyer E.S. Simangunsong, who represented businessman M.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fears of disintegration
Fears of disintegration From Suara Karya When I was in elementary school, my teachers used to talk about Indonesia's abundant natural resources, its peaceful and hospitable people, and how foreigners were enchanted by the country. However, today the nation is being torn to pieces by political conflict. Instead of being hospitable, the people are violent and aggressive. Riots have taken place in several regions.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel subsidy savings go to poor students
Fuel subsidy savings go to poor students JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of National Education, which has secured Rp 673.4 billion from the state's fuel subsidy reduction, will spend most of the funds in financing the education of 3.6 million poor students.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fewer foreign artists perform here
Fewer foreign artists perform here JAKARTA (JP): The number of foreign performing artists in the city has decreased due to current political tension, Aminullah, an executive of the City Political and Social Affairs office said. "Probably the foreign artists are afraid that the current political tension would result in riots," Aminullah told reporters at City Hall.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL to host RP-MILF talks
KL to host RP-MILF talks KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia will host talks next week between the Philippine government and a separatist rebel group, the state-run Bernama news agency reported on Friday. A call for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front's (MILF) 12,000 fighters to lay down their firearms will top the agenda when the two sides meet next Tuesday for the second round of talks following a meeting in Libya last month.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Prostitute killed after argument
Prostitute killed after argument JAKARTA (JP): A man arrested for the brutal murder of a prostitute, who was stabbed 40 times last Friday, told police detectives he murdered the victim because she argued with him over her fee. Detectives arrested Muhammad Sodik, 41, at his home in Pesayangan Pamayu village, West Java, on Wednesday.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
No mere empty threat
No mere empty threat As was widely predicted, President Abdurrahman Wahid on Friday backed down on his threat to declare a state of emergency, something that he has been boasting to the public for the past week or so. As zany as the threat may have seemed, however, it would have been wrong for anyone to take it lightly.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian busted for 'shabu-shabu'
Malaysian busted for 'shabu-shabu' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A Malaysia national was arrested by police for allegedly taking shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in his house, Banjarmasin Police chief Sr. Comr. Soehadjito said on Friday. The police identified the suspect as Kim alias Aming, 34. In the arrest, the equipment used to take the drug was also seized. "Besides taking the drug, we also found that Kim's stay permit had expired on July 11," Soehadjito added.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Will Gus Dur keep his presidency?
Will Gus Dur keep his presidency? By Susan Sim JOMBANG, East Java: For all the erratic, incidental nature of his leadership, two things have always anchored President Abdurrahman Wahid. These are his ability to inspire the love and admiration of his people, against the historical legacies of former presidents Soeharto and Sukarno, and the sense of destiny bestowed only upon those who straddle both the spiritual and the physical worlds. Both could crest today, or collide.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador The photo caption of the meeting between Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri and U.S. Ambassador Robert Gelbard on the front page of Friday's edition, and the accompanying story on the inside page, contained some inaccuracies. The meeting was not a farewell call but a courtesy call and part of a regular dialog by the ambassador with Indonesian officials. Gelbard in fact continues to exercise his full responsibilities as the U.S. ambassador.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mostly up against dollar
Asian monies mostly up against dollar HONG KONG (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were higher against the U.S. dollar on Friday, with an increasing likelihood that Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid will be ousted from power sparking buying interest in the rupiah. The rupiah rallied on news that Wahid had backpedalled and had delayed plans to impose a state of emergency in the country until July 31. He had previously said he would impose a state of emergency Friday by 1100 GMT (6 p.m.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Antam's closure impact small
Antam's closure impact small JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's state nickel and gold producer PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said on Friday the closure of its Sulawesi ferronickel smelter would not effect output in the short term. Antam temporarily shut its first Sulawesi ferronickel smelter on Tuesday following an accident. It did not provide further details or elaborate on any damage. "If (closed) for only two-to-three weeks, we can still reach the target," company spokesman, Dohar Siregar said.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia sees inflation up at 9%-11%
Bank Indonesia sees inflation up at 9%-11% JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia expects inflation this year to be between 9 percent and 11 percent, higher than the initial target range of between 6 percent to 8.5 percent, and predicts a weaker economy in the second semester due to persistent uncertainties and risk factors. Bank Indonesia said on Friday that the continued weakening of the rupiah, coupled with government pricing policies, including on fuel, had driven prices upwards.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Folks, stop quarreling!
Folks, stop quarreling! From Republika As a mother, I feel sad seeing Indonesians quarreling and condemning each other. Look at the political parties, they are always fighting as each side feels it is right. In the west, strikes and demonstrations are conducted within the parameters of the law but why do Indonesians, who have also been given the freedom of speech, abuse this privilege by resorting to violence.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special session starts today
Special session starts today JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly have decided to accelerate impeachment proceedings against the President by convening a plenary session on Saturday morning to decide whether the special session to seek a presidential accountability can begin immediately.
Sat, 21 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.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Proceeds target for SOEs too burdensome: Official
Proceeds target for SOEs too burdensome: Official YOGYAKARTA (JP): A high-ranking official at the ministry of finance voiced here on Friday doubts over the ability of state- owned enterprises (SOEs) to meet the profit and privatization targets set by the government, citing the unfavorable social and political conditions. Director general for state enterprises I Nyoman Tjager indicated that the targets were too burdensome.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom to finance AriaWest's operation
Telkom to finance AriaWest's operation JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecoms company PT Telkom said it would provide operational funds for the West Java and Banten telecommunications regions, managed by PT AriaWest International, for as long as the dispute between the two companies continued.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Next president 'needs a chief minister'
Next president 'needs a chief minister' The sense of an imminent change of power in Indonesia is felt as far afield as Australia. One who has never lifted his eyes off the continuing crisis in Indonesia is noted political scientist Dr Herbert Feith.. Following is an excerpt of Dewi Anggraeni's interview with the former professor at Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, on July 18 in Melbourne, Australia.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Special session, not state of emergency
Special session, not state of emergency JAKARTA (JP): The following is a chronology of the events that shaped the political scene on Friday and lead to an evening announcement from the People's Consultative Assembly to convene a plenary session on Saturday. At 9 a.m. at the State Palace, President Abdurrahman Wahid swore in Marsillam Simanjuntak as attorney general, to replace the late Baharuddin Lopa, and outgoing Minister of Defense Mahfud M.D.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KiddyCuts salon caters only to children
KiddyCuts salon caters only to children By Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): Little Jason looked to his left and right with suspicion. His 15 month-old instincts said that everything was clear, so he turned back to his toys. But once his radar detected scissors or other metal gadgets doing something to his hair, he would quickly turn his head around. The next second, he screamed and cried. Mama then had to carry him around the room, trying to calm him down with toys and a Teletubbies video.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Downer to see Lao FM
Downer to see Lao FM HANOI (AFP): Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is to meet his Lao counterpart Somsavat Lengsavad here next week to press for the release of an Australian couple jailed on widely contested gem theft charges, embassy officials said on Friday. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of a regional security forum in the Vietnamese capital which Downer is due to attend from Tuesday through Friday, Australian ambassador to Laos Jonathan Thwaites said.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Java prepares for backlash on calls for MPR special session
East Java prepares for backlash on calls for MPR special session SURABAYA (JP): The latest political cacophony to erupt in the capital has been met with a variety of reactions from other cities, with most urging calm and some calling for political protagonists to step down. Businessman Alim Markus, who is chairman of the Bhakti Persatuan foundation, a Chinese-Indonesia group in East Java, in anticipation of a possible exodus abroad of ethnic Chinese in the province.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
GAM negotiators detained after peace talks in Aceh
GAM negotiators detained after peace talks in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): After attending peace talks with government representatives, six negotiators from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were detained by police on suspicion of subversion. Aceh Law and Order Security spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Sad Harunantya confirmed the arrests of six GAM negotiators on Friday afternoon in the Kuala Tripa Hotel where they stayed during the three days of peace talks with representatives from the government.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil output may miss 2001 target: Gapki
Palm oil output may miss 2001 target: Gapki JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers' Association (Gapki) said on Friday that crude palm oil production might miss the production target of 7.2 million metric tons this year due to the draught in several major producing areas. Gapki chairman Derom Bangun said that the long draught and uncertain weather in oil palm plantation centers Sumatra and Kalimantan had disrupted the growth of oil palm fruits.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Market more confident as politics heats up
Market more confident as politics heats up JAKARTA (JP): As political developments unfold swiftly, market players are becoming more confident of a strong rupiah and stock market, analysts said on Friday. President of PT Vickers Ballas Tamara, David Chang said the market was upbeat that the country's drawn-out political impasse was coming to an end. "The market is expecting Gus Dur to resign," Chang told The Jakarta Post, referring to President Abdurrahman Wahid by his popular nickname.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Surgeon found dead in hotel room
Surgeon found dead in hotel room JAKARTA (JP): A surgeon died, in a room on the second floor of Hotel Menteng II in Central Jakarta, early Friday morning from a probable drug overdose. Menteng Police chief Comr. Eky H.F. told reporters that the victim, Hengky AS, 59, was a surgeon at a private hospital in Central Jakarta. "We suspect that Hengky took an overdose of pills normally used to prevent drowsiness," Eky told reporters.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indosat hails joint venture plan with MGTI for C. Java
Indosat hails joint venture plan with MGTI for C. Java JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat said it welcomed the idea of a joint venture with PT Mitra Global Telekomunikasi Indonesia (MGTI) to manage telecommunications services in Central Java and Yogyakarta.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angelique, Wynne to play in Fed Cup opener
Angelique, Wynne to play in Fed Cup opener JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian junior best hope Angelique Widjaja will kick off her Fed Cup debut against Austrian number one Barbara Schett in the first singles match of the World Group Federation Cup relegation play-offs on Saturday.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mahfud offers compromise for alleged corruptors
Mahfud offers compromise for alleged corruptors JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed Minister of Justice and Human Rights Mahfud M.D. has suggested that compromises be made in the case of corruption suspects. Mahfud said on Friday that cases of graft committed in the past had become a major headache for the country during Abdurrahman Wahid's administration. "The question is, how do we handle corruption?" he said.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inmates at-large after Lahat jailbreak
Inmates at-large after Lahat jailbreak PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Police continued their manhunt on Friday for four inmates who escaped from Lahat Penitentiary, about 300 kilometers southwest of here. South Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr. M. Sulaiman named the escaped inmates as Kliwon bin Daimon, 42, Jaya bin Rahman, 23, Junaidi, 35, and Rudian, 25. The four broke free after breaking open a prison door late on Wednesday. They had been jailed for vandalism.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate July 20
Rupiah rate July 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Tarnishing Telkom's name
Tarnishing Telkom's name From Media Indonesia Regarding complaints of deception via the telephone allegedly committed by officers of state telecommunications company (Telkom), I would like to inform the public that Telkom has never organized a lottery with an automobile as the grand prize in connection with either Jakarta's anniversary or National Day celebrations. Telkom always notifies its customers by mail and not by phone.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indomaret puts chain expansion on hold
Indomaret puts chain expansion on hold JAKARTA (JP): Retail chain Indomaret decided to stop its expansion in the city, pending the government's approval of its operation permit application for its 142 outlets in the city, a company director said on Friday. The company's operational director Josep Setiawan admitted that Indomaret had so far run its business without operation permits. However, he claimed that all of the outlets had secured building and business permits.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Open voting
Open voting From Sinar Pagi The plan for an open vote to decide on the President's accountability at the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) runs counter to the stipulation in Article 85 (paragraph 5) of the Procedural Rule, which reads: "Any voting concerning a person or an issue considered important by the Assembly meeting shall be conducted secretly or in writing." However, if this rule is followed, it would automatically provide a loophole for money politics, because...
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. slowdown highlights case for SE Asian reform
U.S. slowdown highlights case for SE Asian reform HANOI (AFP): Southeast Asia must push ahead with efforts to integrate its poorer members, implement reforms and tear down tariff barriers to better deal with the U.S.-led global economic slowdown, a top ASEAN official said on Friday. Rodolfo Severino, secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said this was not the time to slacken efforts to help ASEAN's less developed members catch up with their richer neighbors.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian maids slam exploitation in Hong Kong
Indonesian maids slam exploitation in Hong Kong HONG KONG (Agencies): Some 80 Indonesian migrant workers staged a rally on Friday to protest against alleged exploitation by employers, recruitment agencies and the Indonesian government. The maids marched from Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to the Indonesian consulate, chanting slogans and carrying banners proclaiming, "We are not commodities, we are human beings".
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Keep red-light districts open, AIDS activist says
Keep red-light districts open, AIDS activist says JAKARTA (JP): An AIDS activist criticizes the Jakarta administration for closing down the city's red-light districts, saying that it has made the task of counseling sex workers about the dangers of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) difficult.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN steers clear of missile defense row
ASEAN steers clear of missile defense row HANOI (Agencies): Southeast Asian foreign ministers meeting here next week will dodge a dispute between the United States and emerging Asian power China over U.S. plans for a missile defense system, an official said on Friday. Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), preparing in Hanoi for their foreign ministers' gathering, agreed on a draft statement which will "express hope" that the Sino-U.S.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gapipa charges China, KL with dumping steel
Gapipa charges China, KL with dumping steel JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Steel Pipe Association (Gapipa) has proposed the government impose countervailing duties on steel pipe imports from Malaysia and China. Gapipa's secretary-general Untung Yusuf claimed on Friday that the association had found that the two countries' pipe producers had dumped their products during the pipe auction of state gas distributor Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) last month.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inmate killed by fellow prisoner in act of revenge
Inmate killed by fellow prisoner in act of revenge JAKARTA (JP): A prisoner stabbed two other prisoners, one of them to death, at the Salemba Penitentiary in Central Jakarta reportedly in an act of revenge on Friday afternoon, the chief warden said. Warden Bambang Krisbanu identified the alleged attacker as Ismayu Ramadhan and the victims as Yusuf, 20, who died on the spot and Wawan Gunawan, 32, who was rushed to the emergency ward of the Kramat Jati police hospital in East Jakarta.