Archive: 23 July 2001
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Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military makes a show of force
Military makes a show of force JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session. At the order of TNI Commander Adm.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open
Indonesian shuttlers grab two titles at Malaysia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers brought home two titles at the men's and mixed doubles at the US$120,000 Malaysia Open at Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam, Malaysia, on Sunday. Bambang Suprianto and Emma Ermawati -- partnering each other for the first time, as Emma replaced senior Minarti Timur who was sick -- managed to eliminate eighth seeds Liu Yong and Zhang Jiewen of China in the final.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident
Churchgoers devastated by Sunday bomb incident JAKARTA (JP): As the priest delivered a sermon on peace at Santa Anna Church in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Sunday, a bomb exploded under one of the pews in the back of the church. The blast injured at least 70 people.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival
Rp 1.5b allotted for Barongsai festival JAKARTA (JP): The second national Barongsai (Chinese Dragon dance) festival will be held at the Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta in October. The chairman of the festival's steering committee, M. Mujibudda'awat, said on Sunday that the committee would need some Rp 1.5 bilion to organize the festival. He was quoted by Antara as saying that the funding for the festival would be collected from sponsors, donations and also from the Undar foundation.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's art of war
Gus Dur's art of war By Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): There is no doubt about it -- last weekend's battle between President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and the majority of factions in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) was a battle of wits, which should be recorded in detail in the annals of Indonesian history. Never before have we been able to witness such a blow-to-blow fight, in which each and every move met a counter move, creating tension and confusion to both parties.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Proton unveils new product
Proton unveils new product KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Saturday unveiled national carmaker Proton's new mini multi- purpose vehicle. Proton launched the Juara (champion) model as part of its efforts to widen its product range to prepare for the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA). The Juara costing 49,203 ringgit (US$12,948) features Lotus engineering input.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes
Gafur admits giving money, but denies giving bribes MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Newly elected North Maluku Governor Abdul Gafur admitted on Sunday he gave money to several members of the provincial legislative council, but denied the money was a bribe. "I gave a little money to several members of the provincial council...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties
Megawati gets moral boost from leaders of major parties JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of major political parties met on Sunday at the private residence of presidential hopeful Megawati Soekarnoputri in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, to give necessary political support in her fight for the presidential seat.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Legal proceedings are for justice
Legal proceedings are for justice From Warta Kota Mr. Marsilam Simanjuntak, one of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's close allies has been promoted to Attorney General. In the meantime, investigations into the cases of people suspected of involvement in corruption, including Arifin Panigoro, have been underway.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report
U.S.-RI military ties still need strings attached: Report JAKARTA (JP): An international think tank, in its report on military ties between the United States and Indonesia, recommended that albeit seeking various positive engagements and dialog, Washington should continue attaching conditions to the provision of military assistance and training to the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful
Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful JAKARTA (JP): Many buildings in the privately owned Seribu islands are unlawful as they have no permit, and the owners do not have a certificate granting them the right to use them, an official said. "Many of them do not have the documents because they (the owners) never applied for the papers," Head of the Association of Seribu Islands Tourism Djafar Tirtosentono told Antara on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail market
BII purchase is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail market By: Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, is set to shortcut its way into leading the retail market with the acquisition of PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), despite critics claiming the move as untimely. Bank Mandiri chief financial officer K. Keat Lee said he hoped the acquisition would accelerate Bank Mandiri's efforts to strengthen its base in the retail market.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
APP to continue payments on rupiah
APP to continue payments on rupiah JAKARTA (JP): The heavily indebted Singapore-based Asia & Pulp Paper Cp. (APP) agreed to continue its payments of local bonds, following a deal struck last week between the company and local bondholders, a government official has said. Head of Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Asset Management Investment Thomas Lembong said the government had facilitated the meeting.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Political reality
Political reality How much, or how little, popular support President Abdurrahman Wahid still enjoys today is reflected in Saturday's resolution at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) when it overwhelmingly voted to call him to account for his erratic leadership. Eight of the 11 factions said they wanted to proceed with the MPR Special Session to begin what is effectively an impeachment process against the President.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF and Rizal Ramli
IMF and Rizal Ramli I read with interest Rizal Ramli's response Editorial on IMF (July 19, 2001) to The Jakarta Post's editorial IMF's ominous message (July 17, 2001) and can understand his obvious indignation. Let's face it, he is the man most responsible for the economy and is therefore the person right in the firing line when it comes to any high-level meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP troops arrest more rebels on hostage island
RP troops arrest more rebels on hostage island ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Agencies): Philippine troops have arrested three more suspected members of the Muslim Abu Sayyaf group holding about 20 Filipino and U.S. hostages for weeks on southern Basilan island, the military said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the market
The good, and bad, on herbal remedies available on the market By Maria Kegel JAKARTA (JP): Many diverse cultures throughout the ages have utilized the medicinal properties of plants, flowers and herbs, and their healing traditions are still being applied today. In many cases, clinical studies have confirmed herbal remedies are effective treatment for a variety of ailments. Below is a short sampling of the most common and popular herbal remedies available on the market.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam wants fishermen freed
Vietnam wants fishermen freed HANOI (AFP): Vietnam is set to use annual talks with its East Asian neighbors here this week to press for the release of around 200 of its fishermen who were detained in the disputed South China Sea last month, officials said on Sunday. Authorities in the central coastal province of Quang Ngai asked the foreign ministry to intervene after the seizure of 17 boats by the Malaysian and Chinese navies in the Spratly and Paracel islands, provincial officials said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Association recommends new telecom system
Association recommends new telecom system JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Satellite Association (Assi) recommends the implementation of a high altitude platform system (HAPS) for Indonesia's telecommunications network as an alternative to higher cost satellites, a senior executive said. Chairman of the association's national HAPS working group Krishnahadi S.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Water program helpful to villagers
Water program helpful to villagers TANGERANG (JP): The construction of four tanks in Jurumudi Baru subdistrict has helped residents in the village receive cleaner and cheaper water, local residents said. Khodijah, a mother of five, said she used to pay Rp 500 (9 US cents) for 20 liters of clean water every day, but after the construction of the tanks, she only paid Rp 100 for the same amount of water.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Garuda receives award
Garuda receives award JAKARTA (JP): National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia received on Saturday the "Innovation Award" from Singapore-based magazine Travel Weekly East for its impressive turnaround through crisis management. Garuda finance director Emirsyah Satar said that the award, which was given for the "international airlines category" reflected international appreciation of the airline's efforts in changing its poor image. "We didn't know we've been watched by an international magazine ...
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sending workers to Europe
Sending workers to Europe From Media Indonesia As of July 9, 2001 the dispatch of Indonesian labor to the Middle East has been suspended. The reason may be inhuman treatment of our citizens working there. It is strange that this stipulation is effective only for the Middle East. Another question may be asked why female labor has been sent only as domestic maids. Once I toured Europe and stayed quite a while in Italy.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sumitomo to boost output
Sumitomo to boost output OSAKA (Nikkei): Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. wants to raise the production of wire harnesses for cars in other Asian countries, aiming to source about 40 percent of sales in Japan in the region by the end of 2002, The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Sunday edition, citing company sources.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drug evidence destroyed
Drug evidence destroyed TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang Prosecutor's Office destroyed on Friday a large amount of marijuana, heroin, shabu-shabu (crystal methampetamine) and ecstasy pills which had been seized as evidence for various court cases in the regency. Officials burned at the small ceremony 55.04 kilograms of marijuana, 3.47 kilograms of heroin, 43.93 kilograms of shabu- shabu, 6,812 ecstasy pills and 8,125 pills of deazepam, a cheaper form of ecstasy.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Talks on regional representative faction delayed
Talks on regional representative faction delayed JAKARTA (JP): The majority in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) defied persistent challenges from regional representatives on Saturday, saying that their demand for reinstatement as a separate faction would only materialize at its annual session, which is scheduled for October.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dutch tourist killed by lava
Dutch tourist killed by lava YOGYAKARTA: A Dutch tourist was killed and his brother injured in a rainfall of lava as they were hiking on the volatile Mt. Merapi volcano north of here on Saturday. An official at the volcano's research agency, A. Ratdomopurbo, said Pieter Willem Hendrik Hoyer, 32, died in the incident which took place along the Senowo River basin. Ricardo Roberto Hoyer, 28, was rushed to the state hospital in Muntilan, Central Java, with serious injuries.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
The origins of the New Order regime
The origins of the New Order regime By Candra Gautama JAKARTA (JP): When Soeharto stepped down from the presidency on May 21, 1998, it marked the fall of the New Order. But some anti-New Order circles say New Order supporters are still striving for a comeback, especially through the legislature. This sounds plausible given that Golkar, the former ruling party, has the second-most seats in the legislature.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Online technical help can save the day -- and they are free
Online technical help can save the day -- and they are free By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): What would happen if your car broke down on a deserted Jakarta street in the middle of the night? Chances are, you would suddenly become very religious. You will pray and pray for a miracle to happen. And that miracle is for your engine to jump to life -- after you have turned the ignition key for the thirty-sixth time.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR
Gus Dur suspends MPR, DPR JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid suspended the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) just after 1 a.m. on Monday, only hours before it was due to start an impeachment process. The President also froze Golkar, the former ruling party during the Soeharto years and now rank second largest after the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). Also suspended was the House of Representatives (DPR), whose 500 members are part of the 700-strong MPR.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'?
Is there such a thing as 'Indonesian English'? By A. Chaedar Alwasilah JAKARTA (JP): Globalization has had a remarkable impact on language policies and language education. People are now facing global competition in all walks of life -- politics, economy, and the service industries. To survive the competition, they have to be able to communicate in English, the most widely used language of global communication.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two software tools that you can use to convert files
Two software tools that you can use to convert files By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Few people today would deny that Microsoft Office has become the most popular productivity tool for PCs and Macs. Despite our natural tendency to be against any kind of monopoly and despite the high price of MS Office, we must admit that Word, for example, is the easiest and most user-friendly word processing software we can find today.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians feel the strain after cut in water supplies
Malaysians feel the strain after cut in water supplies KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): A two-day cut in water supplies to nearly a million people in the Malaysian capital has left many people fuming, consumers said on Sunday. A major clean-up at the Langat river water treatment plant costing 2.8 million ringgit (0.7 million dollars) has led to the disruption for around 950,000 people in metropolitan Kuala Lumpur.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN endeavors for unity amid downturn, turmoil
ASEAN endeavors for unity amid downturn, turmoil HANOI (Reuters): A gathering of Southeast Asian foreign ministers aimed at rebuilding confidence and stability amid a new regional downturn got off to a bad start on Sunday when Indonesia's minister pulled out due to domestic turmoil.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:45 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 3:40 Quiz 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Performance 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music and Cinema 9:00 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Talk Show 11:30 Music Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:00 Variety Show 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's soybean imports still high
Indonesia's soybean imports still high JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian imports of soybean were projected to stand at 600,000 tons this year, similar to the previous years' figures, as there are no signs local farmers have expanded their soy fields, a senior official of the Ministry of Agriculture said on Saturday. Director of beans and tubers at the directorate of food production R.M.H.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Room named after Lopa
Room named after Lopa JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed Attorney General Marsillam Simanjuntak officially renamed on Sunday the Sasana Cipta Kerta room in the Attorney General's Office building as Sasana Baharuddin Lopa. Marsilam said the renaming of the room was to honor late attorney general Baharuddin Lopa who died of a heart attack last month. The inauguration was held on Sunday to coincide with the 41st Service Day of the Attorney General's Office.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
TNI in show of force and unity
TNI in show of force and unity JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) held a sudden show of force right in front of the presidential palace on Sunday evening, to express unity among soldiers ahead of critical times to come at the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly Special Session. At the order of TNI Commander Adm.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon
Gus Dur supporters hold rallies in Wonosobo, Cirebon JAKARTA (JP): Rallies both for and against Abdurrahman Wahid intensified on the eve of Monday's session of the People's Consultative Assembly to hear the President's accountability speech. Hundreds of supporters of Abdurrahman staged a violent rally in the Central Java town of Wonosobo, burning tires along the town's main road on Sunday afternoon.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Peace-inspiring TV dialog
Peace-inspiring TV dialog From Media Indonesia Between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2001 private television station RCTI aired a dialog with MH Ainun Nadjib (Cak Nun). This program really gave me peace of mind. Cak Nun called on all of us to turn to God the Almighty and to be magnanimous. He said it was no longer time for us to point an accusing finger in all directions.
Mon, 23 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.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali
Aussie newlyweds robbed in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: A burglar broke into the hotel room of an Australian couple honeymooning in Bali, making off with A$1,500 in cash and valuables, including two heirloom gold bracelets. "This is the honeymoon we certainly want to forget. And I deeply regret that those two gold bracelets -- given to my wife by her mother -- were also missing," the 23-year-old Ron Ekbulut told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner nations
Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner nations HANOI (AFP): Poorer members of the diverse Southeast Asian bloc Saturday stepped up demands for their more advanced partners to intensify efforts to narrow the yawning gap in levels of regional affluence. "Narrowing down the development gap between member countries" would be one of the "major tasks" for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the years to come, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien said.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Solution to waste problem
Solution to waste problem From Warta Kota After reading an article in Warta Kota written by Wimar Artinas titled Hello ... Bang Yos complaining about waste -- a common issue in Jakarta -- and suggesting a solution to it, I am of the opinion that all of us must seek a solution to this problem. I happen to have a friend involved with environmentally friendly and efficient machines capable of recycling plastic waste into diesel oil.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Church bombings fail to escape shoppers
Church bombings fail to escape shoppers JAKARTA (JP): Visitors crowded the city's shopping malls on Sunday despite the two bombings that occurred earlier in East Jakarta and escalating political tension. Dozens of teenagers were seen surrounding a stage on the first floor of Plaza Atrium in Senen, Central Jakarta, waiting for the scheduled appearance of Indonesian badminton star Taufik Hidayat.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Autonomy
Autonomy Talks on regional representatives faction delayed. Page 2 Pulau Seribu Many buildings on Pulau Seribu unlawful. Page 3 New Order The origins of the New Order regime. Page 4 Animal cloning Animal cloning a magic tool to copy animals? Page 9 ASEAN Poor ASEAN members appeal to richer partner nations. Page 10 BII acquisition BII acquisition is shortcut for Mandiri to lead retail market. Page 11 Kidnapping RP troops arrest more rebels on hostage island.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI
Gus Dur turns his guns on TNI JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid warned the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police on Sunday against becoming involved in the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. In a televised speech at the presidential palace, Abdurrahman reiterated his stance that the Special Session was unconstitutional, saying the TNI and the police should therefore withdraw their support for the session.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ministers see no ASEAN role in Indonesia crisis
Ministers see no ASEAN role in Indonesia crisis HANOI (Reuters): The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is unlikely to play a role in resolving the crisis in Indonesia because of its policy of non-interference, group foreign ministers said on Sunday. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Nguyen Dy Nien said he and his ASEAN counterparts would discuss the situation in Indonesia, the group's largest and most volatile member, in meetings in Hanoi this week.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists
Convicted children need legal certainty: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists have blasted the government and legislators for their failure in providing legal certainty for children involved in crime. Arist Merdeka Sirait from the National Commission for Children's Protection (Komnas PA) pointed out that the current laws fail to protect their rights to education, health and growing up the same as other children.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers
Blasts hurt over 70 churchgoers JAKARTA (JP): Sunday services at two churches in East Jakarta were disrupted after two powerful blasts sent churchgoers scrambling out of the houses of worship. Churchgoers said the first blast rocked Santa Anna Catholic church in the Navy residential complex in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, at 7:05 a.m. Five minutes later, another explosion shook the Huriah Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) church in the Army residential complex in Jatiwaringin, East Jakarta.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Caution needed in using dietary aids
Caution needed in using dietary aids By I. Christianto and Bruce Emond JAKARTA (JP): In their bid for better health, many people are taking dietary aids and sports supplements commonly found in stores and advertised on TV. They may feel comforted by the "all-natural" claims of some of the products, but doctors warn that several herbs must be used with caution. A U.S.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kidnappers to free Belgians on Aug. 1
Kidnappers to free Belgians on Aug. 1 JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Irianese kidnappers have agreed to release on Aug. 1 two Belgian filmmakers they had taken hostage for almost two months, once their demands are met, a church negotiator said on Saturday. Rev. Benny Giay told reporters in Jayapura, the capital of the easternmost province of Irian Jaya, that the abductors had demanded a meeting with the Belgian ambassador to Indonesia.
Mon, 23 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three die in chain collision
Three die in chain collision PADANG, West Sumatra: Three people were killed and 22 others injured in a chain collision involving four vehicles on Jl. Adinegoro in the Koto Tengah district here on Saturday. The accident involved a Dagang Pesisir public bus plying the Padang-Lubuk Basung route, a truck carrying stones, a pickup truck and an Espass van. An officer with the Padang traffic police, Second Insp.