Archive: 26 July 2001
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Thu, 26 Jul 2001
PKB chapters defy leaders' policy
PKB chapters defy leaders' policy MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): The central executive board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) suffered another blow on Wednesday as its provincial chapter here declared its recognition of new president Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Oil rallies as OPEC set to decide on cut
Oil rallies as OPEC set to decide on cut LONDON (Reuters): Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by news that OPEC was set to announce a one million barrel-per-day (bpd) production cut that will bring the cartel's daily output to the lowest level in over two years.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
City to sell Wisata Hotel in Bali
City to sell Wisata Hotel in Bali JAKARTA (JP): The city administration said on Wednesday it would sell a city-owned hotel in Kuta, Bali, which is reportedly suffering debts of Rp 40 billion (US$4 million).
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Ratings agencies says RI still in woods post-Wahid
Ratings agencies says RI still in woods post-Wahid NEW YORK (Dow Jones): The peaceful ascension of Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Indonesian presidency alone isn't enough to help the country's near-term outlook, according to two major ratings agencies.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Disharmony
DisharmonyFrom Koran TempoThe recent disharmony in the relationship between the former president and his vice president is one of the reasons why the government could not execute its actions smoothly and instead of steering Indonesia out of the crisis, it caused the nation to be drawn deeper into...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
IBRA sues Artha Swadaya
IBRA sues Artha Swadaya JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Wednesday it had filed a bankruptcy petition against PT Artha Swadaya with the Jakarta Commercial Court following the latter's failure to repay outstanding debts worth Rp 14.107 billion (US$1.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Arnold leads Sri Lanka to five-wicket win
Arnold leads Sri Lanka to five-wicket win COLOMBO (Reuters): Russel Arnold struck a timely unbeaten 91 to spur Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the triangular one-day series on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Okinawa demands imposition of curfew for U.S. troops
Okinawa demands imposition of curfew for U.S. troops TOKYO (AFP): Civic leaders in Okinawa on Wednesday urged the U.S. and Japanese governments to impose a midnight curfew and create off-limits areas for U.S. troops on their island after a series of alleged crimes involving servicemen.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Bombers must repent
Bombers must repentFrom Suara KaryaThe bombs you detonated recently were terrifying, enough to cause panic and fear among us, which is clear evidence that you have achieved your goal. If you still can listen to our plea, please do not claim any more human lives the next time you decide to plant...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
RI must consolidate its base for democracy
RI must consolidate its base for democracy TOKYO: It was the classic story of a politician falling prey to the corrupting effects of political power.Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly, the nation's highest legislative body, has dismissed embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid in a vote that...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Gresik books rise in sales
Gresik books rise in sales JAKARTA (JP): State owned cement company PT Semen Gresik said on Wednesday its sales rose 10.2 percent to 7.42 million tons in the first half of this year from 6.73 million tons in the same period last year."It follows a 28.2 percent increase to 11.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
What kind of Cabinet?
What kind of Cabinet? Now that we have a new president and vice president, the focus of the ongoing power struggle is shifting to the lineup of the new Cabinet. President Megawati Soekarnoputri may have the constitutional prerogative in forming the new Cabinet, but political reality dictates that...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Mykonos Taverna -- attractively simple, yet great food
Mykonos Taverna -- attractively simple, yet great food KUTA, Bali (JP): On a recent trip to Bali, I was very much aware of how quickly things change there in the food and beverage industry. The Jakarta and Bali markets are completely different, as Bali is much more affected by tourism's seasonal...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 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 Technology 8:00...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Art classes becoming the latest trend
Art classes becoming the latest trendBy Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): A nude young man sat quietly with an empty look on his face in the middle of a dimly lit room. His face showed no emotion even though he was surrounded by several people who now and then carefully observed him.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Megawati brings with her a whole host of problems
Megawati brings with her a whole host of problems One of the most interesting questions regarding Megawati Soekarnoputri's elevation to the presidency is her relations with the Muslim community. The following are the views of M.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Indonesia's woes spice up Grenada's nutmeg trade
Indonesia's woes spice up Grenada's nutmeg trade SAINT GOERGE'S, Grenada (DPA): Grenada, known as "the Spice Island of the West", has enjoyed two years of robust sales on the world's nutmeg market thanks to Indonesia's political and social woes.In fiscal 1999/2000, Grenada sold 6.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Gus Dur's family apologizes to the nation
Gus Dur's family apologizes to the nation JAKARTA (JP): One day before Abdurrahman Wahid was to vacate the presidential palace and depart to the United States for "health reasons", his family thanked the nation and apologized for any errors they might have committed during the former president's...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Guitarist Balawan makes a name for himself
Guitarist Balawan makes a name for himself DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A blend of various music -- rock, pop, jazz and traditional Balinese gamelan orchestra -- makes the newly released solo album of guitarist I Wayan Balawan unique.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Three companies launch e-banking
Three companies launch e-banking JAKARTA (JP): Internet solutions provider PT Jatis Solutions, together with PT Microsoft Indonesia and Biznet launched on Wednesday a service to provide Internet banking applications to small and medium banks in Indonesia.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Pancasila unites the nation
Pancasila unites the nation As the state philosophy, the five principles of Pancasila are superior in position to the constitution. Consequently, a political move that fails to conform with Pancasila must be rejected although on paper or logically it can be justified.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Indonesian women lost to Canton junior 59-93
Indonesian women lost to Canton junior 59-93 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian women's basketball team suffered a 93-59 defeat at the hands of the Canton junior team in their first friendly in Canton, China.Women's team manager Max B.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
WB urges Megawati to fight graft, poverty
WB urges Megawati to fight graft, poverty JAKARTA (JP): The World Bank (WB) hailed on Wednesday the appointment of President Megawati Soekarnoputri as Indonesia's leader into times of greater political stability, but urged her to fight corruption and reduce widespread poverty.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
BNI Bekasi robbed
BNI Bekasi robbed JAKARTA (JP): Six men robbed the Bekasi branch of Bank Negara Indonesia early Wednesday morning and took away a safe containing Rp 100 million in cash and important documents.Bekasi Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Wahyu Handoyo said the robbers arrived at the bank on Jl.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Bapepam probes investors in alleged BCA manipulation case
Bapepam probes investors in alleged BCA manipulation case JAKARTA (JP): The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) said it had focused its investigation on stock investors of PT Bank Central Asia (BCA), after it found indications of 20 security companies collaborating to manipulate the price...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Megawati visits her father Sukarno's grave
Megawati visits her father Sukarno's grave JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited the grave of her father, the country's first president, in Blitar, East Java, on Wednesday morning.This was her first trip out of Jakarta since replacing Abdurrahman Wahid as president on Monday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Aceh peace talks must continue, Imam says
Aceh peace talks must continue, Imam says JAKARTA (JP): Muslim and community leaders in restive Aceh have asked newly installed president Megawati Soekarnoputri to continue peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebel group.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Security forum highlights rift between Europe, Asia on Myanmar
Security forum highlights rift between Europe, Asia on Myanmar HANOI (AFP): Asia's premier security forum adopted an upbeat statement on the progress of political reconciliation in Myanmar Wednesday sparking immediate criticism from the European Union.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Telkom plans to sell noncore subsidiaries
Telkom plans to sell noncore subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom plans to divest a number of subsidiaries and shareholdings in several noncore businesses, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
President Megawati needs the support of the Muslims
President Megawati needs the support of the Muslims Question: What does Megawati Soekarnoputri's rise to the presidency mean for Indonesian Muslims?Answer: (Her win) was a natural occurrence; the consequence of a democratic life conducted through political activities, which are based on the...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Lessons from Special Session: Constitutional change urgent
Lessons from Special Session: Constitutional change urgent To avoid repeated mistakes, the overhaul of the Constitution should be a consideration, writes political analyst J. Soedjati Djiwandono. JAKARTA (JP): The Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has put a new light on...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Officers grilled over insubordination
Officers grilled over insubordination JAKARTA (JP): Police internal affairs and intelligence continued on Wednesday to grill eight mid-ranking police officers over insubordination charges.The officers had allegedly led some 150 middle-ranking police officers to stage a revolt against National...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Poso protesters detained by police
Poso protesters detained by police PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Poso Police detained on Wednesday four protesters for the possession of weapons.They are being held with 61 others being questioned over an explosion at the Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters.Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Fewer hot spots found in Indonesian forests
Fewer hot spots found in Indonesian forests JAKARTA (JP): There were 2,239 hot spots resulting from forest fires in Indonesia by the middle of 2001, about half the count recorded several years ago, a forestry ministry senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Report on Ambon to be retracted
Report on Ambon to be retracted AMBON, Maluku: The Office of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs has withdrawn a report on the damage that occurred during two years of communal conflict here, following a request for verification by Governor Saleh Latuconsina.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Court case against three former justices begins
Court case against three former justices begins JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta District Court began proceedings on Wednesday against former Supreme Court justice M. Yahya Harahap, who is charged with receiving Rp 96 million in bribes while presiding over a land dispute in 1998.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
ARF security forum graduates to deter diplomacy
ARF security forum graduates to deter diplomacy HANOI (AFP): The Asia-Pacific region's sole security forum adopted landmark operational procedures on Wednesday that will help prevent disputes from flaring up into a full-blown war, officials said.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-on
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-onText and photo by Alpha Savitri GIANYAR, Bali (JP): Rich in historical and spiritual significance, Gunung Kawi was once a favorite site of the country's first president Sukarno when he visited Tampaksiring Palace in Gianyar regency, a kilometer away from...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round
New father Hendrawan loses in 1st round JAKARTA (JP): World champion Hendrawan lost his first round match of the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium, but won an even bigger prize by becoming a father earlier on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency
Little revelry in Bali over Megawati's presidency DENPASAR, Bali (JP): There was little sign of festivity and no public displays of euphoria in the streets of Denpasar and other cities in Bali when Megawati Soekarnoputri was sworn in as Indonesia's fifth president on Monday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Leadership change proceeds smoothly
Leadership change proceeds smoothly It is too bad that events in Jakarta have overshadowed the meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Hanoi. It should be remembered by everyone that the last Indonesian government was overthrown in months of destructive and murderous violence that included the...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
'Bung Karno' Sports Center
'Bung Karno' Sports CenterFrom KompasRecently, quite a number of exhibitions and the like have been held in the East Park of the "Bung Karno" Sports Center, Senayan, Jakarta. To hire a space in the area is very costly and various extra charges must be covered.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
26 brothel owners refuse compensation
26 brothel owners refuse compensation JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta Mayor Soebagio said on Wednesday the owners of at least 26 brothels in the former Kramat Tunggak brothel complex continued to refuse the compensation offered by the mayoralty.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Asian currencies mixed late; rupiah falls as euphoria ebbs
Asian currencies mixed late; rupiah falls as euphoria ebbs SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah gave up some of its recent gains Wednesday as euphoria over Megawati Sukarnoputri's presidency ebbed and market players awaited word on the composition of her new government.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted
Traffic in Gajah Mada diverted JAKARTA (JP): Traffic passing along Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Jl. Gajah Mada in Central Jakarta will be temporarily rerouted on Thursday evening due to the construction of a pedestrian bridge in front of Duta Merlin complex on Jl. Gajah Mada.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
A moment of truth for political elite
A moment of truth for political eliteBy Richard W. Baker HONOLULU, Hawaii (JP): Indonesia has just gone through another chaotic change of presidents -- its third in just over three years after only one in the preceding 30.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption
Megawati asked to set example in fighting corruption JAKARTA (JP): To set an example, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is urged to declare zero tolerance against corruption by openly calling on all not to give any facility to members of her family or political party.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals
Choong, Lee quit Grand Prix finals JAKARTA (JP): The Malaysian pair of Choong Tan Fook and Lee Wan Wah have pulled out of the World Grand Prix finals in Brunei Darussalam from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12 due to Lee's back injury.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks
Top officers, retirees hold closed-door talks JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Military (TNI) top brass and retired generals from both the police and military convened a closed-door meeting at Wisma Persada in Halim, East Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
PKB's position
PKB's positionFrom Rakyat MerdekaIt's time now for the National Awakening Party (PKB) to act proudly as a critical and constructive opposition party. Don't bear grudges or harbor resentment, but develop a healthy democracy in the country.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis
Many Jakartans made homeless by crisis JAKARTA (JP): The number of homeless people and urban poor families in Jakarta is relatively high, due to the ongoing economic crisis, according to the latest census.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna
Simple but great food at Mykonos Taverna KUTA, Bali (JP): On a recent trip to Bali, I was very much aware of how quickly things change there in the food and beverage industry.The Jakarta and Bali markets are completely different, as Bali is much more affected by tourism's seasonal variations.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Rupiah rate July 25
Rupiah rate July 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,470.00 10,470.00 9,920.00 10,020.00Australian dollar 1 4,816.44 5,330.28 5,045.31 5,101.18Austrian schilling 1 601.50 665.39 630.08 636.79Belgian franc 1 205.18 226.97 214.93 217.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote
Hamzah, Akbar to go through to final vote JAKARTA (JP): The nation was kept in suspense overnight as the election of the vice president went down to the wire with the last two candidates, Akbar Tandjung and Hamzah Haz, having to fight it out in a third and final ballot on Thursday morning.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Drug suspect verdict postponed
Drug suspect verdict postponed TANGERANG (JP): The defendant in a major drug case, who was due to be sentenced by Tangerang District Court, failed for the second time to appear before court on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2001:Shares Close Change TradingVolume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -25 114,500 Adindo Foresta 110 0 184,500 AGIS 140 -5 740,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,200 75...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
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...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Bomb scare at money changer
Bomb scare at money changer BANDUNG: A suspected bomb was found in the restroom of the Golden Megah Money Changer on Jl. Oto Iskandar Dinata on Wednesday afternoon.The man who found the bomb, Asep, said he was going to use the restroom when three young men entered ahead of him with a package...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Exspan finds gas, oil
Exspan finds gas, oil JAKARTA (JP): Oil and gas company PT Exspan Nusantara and its state-owned counterpart Pertamina have discovered a large gas reserve of about 5 trillion cubic feet (TCF) in Luwuk Banggal Regency, Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba
Willem ready to replace Juan for training in Cuba JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian light welterweight (63.5 kgs) boxer Willem Papilaya said he was ready to replace Juan Sapariban for an overseas stint in Cuba before the national squad leaves for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur in September.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Pornography in the media
Pornography in the mediaFrom RepublikaLembaga Media Ramah Keluarga (Family Friendly Media Center) and Media Watch and Consumer Center (MWCC) are non-governmental organizations and have been actively monitoring the mass media.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
IMF sees Indonesia board meet late August
IMF sees Indonesia board meet late August WASHINGTON (Reuters): The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that it expects its executive board to discuss lending for Indonesia at the end of August or in early September.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Ratings agencies says RI's future still uncertain
Ratings agencies says RI's future still uncertain NEW YORK (Dow Jones): The peaceful ascension of Megawati Soekarnoputri to the Indonesian presidency alone isn't enough to help the country's near-term outlook, according to two major ratings agencies.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
MPR Special Session keeps the media busy
MPR Special Session keeps the media busy JAKARTA (JP): Some of the people who have been expending the most energy during the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly are from the media.Whether they are from the print, electronic or broadcast media, journalists compete with each other...
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Teen pregnancy a serious problem
Teen pregnancy a serious problem JAKARTA (JP): Marriage is a serious topic of discussion. But it could also be fun, especially if it involves teenagers, as was demonstrated on Wednesday during a talk about teen marriage.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
U.S. watching Indonesian military, official says
U.S. watching Indonesian military, official says HANOI (Reuters): The United States is closely watching the Indonesian military after the rise to power of new President Megawati Soekarnoputri, but has not decided whether to increase limited ties with Jakarta's armed forces, a senior U.S.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts: Hierarchy by Koniherawati, Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 29. * Painting: Zen to Video, by Wayan Karja, Peter Dittmar, Filippo Sciascia, Wolfgang Widmoser, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Visa holders hit 1.85m
Visa holders hit 1.85m JAKARTA (JP): Visa International announced on Wednesday that the number of its credit card holders in Indonesia rose to 1.85 million as of end of March, a 42 percent increase from a year ago.Visa's country manager for Indonesia Ellyana C.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Indonesia gets opportunity to change itself
Indonesia gets opportunity to change itself SINGAPORE: The swift and peaceful political transition in Indonesia opens a small window of opportunity for a country that has suffered from uncertainty and impasse in the recent past.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of life
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of lifeBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): Art historians, art critics and the public may well be at a loss when it comes to the distinction between art and craft, but the contemporary crafts movement is proceeding to erase that division, and at a...