Archive: 26 July 2001
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Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "Internet banking is slowly but surely becoming a basic service rather than a novelty in Indonesia," Jatis director Izak Jenie told reporters following the ceremony to launch the service.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Given the existing legal set-up, Indonesia's constitutional law is far from adequate. Therefore, one must dig deep into the law when one wishes to determine whether an act violates the constitution.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Lani said in a release that Indonesia was down by 13 at the end of the first quarter, 27-14. In the second quarter, Indonesia was unable to narrow the gap, going into the half trailing 59-33.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. World Bank president James Wolfensohn assured President Megawati of the bank's fullest cooperation and support. "This is a time of great challenges and opportunity for Indonesia.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Sudirman, Bekasi Barat, at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 of BCA shares. Bapepam chairman Herwidayatmo said on Wednesday that standard operational procedures required the agency to examine all sides, including stock investors.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Megawati last visited her father's grave on June 20 as part of a national celebration of the centennial of Sukarno's birth. During that visit Abdurrahman was also present to give an address.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "We hope President Megawati will carry on the dialog with GAM because Aceh's problems cannot be solved through violence," a noted local Muslim figure, Tengku Imam Suja, told Antara on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The CD record, titled Balawan and produced by a recording company in Germany, consists of 17 compositions of diverse musical origins.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Telkom director of operations and marketing Komarudin Sastrakoesoemah said the move was part of the company's plan to concentrate on its core business, which is providing phone, mobile, video and Internet services.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 Constitution. The 1945 Constitution says that if a president dies, resigns or is incapable of carrying out their duties, the vice president will take their place, regardless of who the vice president is.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 earlier concerns raised in this column.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 Police Chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro on July 9.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Agus Sugianto said the four youths, identified only as Sur, 17, Fa, 16, Al, 27, and Sa, 27, were found in possession of homemade pistols, sharp weapons and bullets.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Latuconsina said on Wednesday the secretary of the coordinating minister's office, HR Karyono, had admitted the report contained erroneous data, which had yet to be approved by the minister.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 automatically installed Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri to replace him.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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). Governor Sutiyoso said the Wisata Hotel, which is held by city-owned PT Wisata Niaga, would be sold as part of efforts to cover the company's debts to city-owned Bank DKI. "The tender for the hotel is continuing.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Indonesian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Monday to replace President Abdurrahman Wahid with political rival Megawati, who had served as vice president for nearly two years.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disharmony
Disharmony From Koran Tempo The 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 crisis.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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$1.43 million) and $3.097 million. The debts originated from closed banks or banks taken over by IBRA including PT Bank Asia Pacific and PT Bank Namura Internusa,AFX reported.(05)
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Sri Lanka slumped to 27 for four in pursuit of a target of 237 in 50 overs but Arnold and Marvan Atapattu (66) tilted the balance in a 110-run stand for the fifth wicket.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Okinawa's court, meanwhile, rejected a plea for bail from a U.S. airman, who was indicted last week on charges of raping a local woman, a case which has rekindled anger towards the huge U.S.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bombers must repent
Bombers must repent From Suara Karya The 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 another bomb. We are well aware that it is not your intention to kill people. Think of the children that will be orphaned if their parents are killed in a bomb blast. Who will they then depend on?
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 11.78 million tons in domestic cement consumption and a 10.4 percent rise to 4.2 million in export demand," the company was quoted by AFX as saying, adding that total demand surged by 16.9 percent.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 she must include people from other political parties as well as her own.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 variations. So new outlets appear and familiar ones disappear with alarming rapidity, and the customers, a high proportion of them tourists, are increasingly drawn from every corner of the globe.
Thu, 26 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 Technology 8:00 Talk Show 9:00 Quiz 10:00 News 10:30 TV Drama 11:30 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, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Art classes becoming the latest trend
Art classes becoming the latest trend By 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. Do not misunderstand the situation. This was not a striptease show. Welcome to a modeling session at Teguh Gallery in Cilandak, South Jakarta.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Ihsan Tandjung, a Muslim da'i (preacher) who resigned from the Justice Party in 1999 when it backed Abdurrahman Wahid's presidency, and the party's president Hidayat Nurwahid.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 21-month tenure. The remarks were personally delivered by Abdurrahman's second daughter Yeni, who spoke to journalists on behalf of the former first family.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. European officials insisted the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations should have taken a much tougher stance towards the military junta in Yangon, highlighting the differences between the EU and Asia on the issue.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Prosecutor Asnawi could only present a letter written by the defendant, saying that he was unable to attend the trial due to his poor health. Presiding judge Silverster Djuma then ordered the prosecutor to check the defendant's health condition at Tangerang Pemuda Penitentiary on Jl.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,400 -25 114,500 Adindo Foresta 110 0 184,500 AGIS 140 -5 740,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,200 75 9,962,000 Alakasa 175 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 975 0 713,000 Alter Abadi 85 0 33,500 Alumindo Light 675 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 190 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,075 0 5,292,500 Apac Citra...
Thu, 26 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, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 wrapped in a cement bag. He said the three arrived at the money changer on two motorcycles, and one of them was wearing a yellow shirt.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Pertamina said in a media statement on Wednesday that the two companies had also found oil reserves in South Sumatra.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Juan missed the program because he was not allowed to leave the Military School for Noncommissioned Officers in East Jakarta for more than a month.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pornography in the media
Pornography in the media From Republika Lembaga 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. One of our serious concerns is the spread of pornography in the mass media. Based on the results of our latest observations in June 2001, pornography in the mass media is increasing.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. "We are looking for the board meeting to come after the (board's summer) recess," IMF External Relations Director Tom Dawson told reporters at a briefing.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. After two ballots on Wednesday, none of the original five candidates was able to gain the required simple majority vote in the People's Consultative Assembly to be elected as vice president.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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 to present the latest developments in the political situation.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. State Department official said on Tuesday. The official, who asked not to be identified, told reporters traveling with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to Vietnam that Indonesia's army was backing Megawati.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Phone: 0361 979253), July 26. * Painting: The Mystic Landscape, by I Wayan Swantha, I Gusti Putu Muliana, at Paros Gallery, Sukawati, until July 29.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. President Megawati Soekarnoputri struck the right note when she said: 'I call on all parties to accept this democratic process with sincerity ... This is the voice of the people which we must uphold.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of life
Anusapati's works in wood an austere vision of life By 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 surprisingly accelerated tempo. The Indonesian Contemporary Craft exhibition, held at Galeri Nasional recently, provides a significant hint in this regard.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. According to the City Traffic and Land Transportation Agency (DLLAJ), while the project is taking place on Jl. Gajah Mada, the street will be closed and traffic passing along the street from Jl.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The procedures would give the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) legitimacy in resolving bilateral and multilateral problems, like the Korean conflict and overlapping claims to the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-on
Gunung Kawi, a place for spiritual goings-on Text 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 the mountainous region. A former official of the president at the palace, Ngakan Dewa Gede Dharma, said Sukarno built steps leading to the meditation site in Gunung Kawi.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The third seeded Hendrawan fell to Bjoern Joppien of Germany 2-7, 5-7, 7-1, 7-5, 7-2 in only 40 minutes. "I couldn't play well because I barely slept all night waiting for my wife at the Pondok Indah Hospital.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 burning of parts of the capital and the flight of much of the middle class. Democracy has proved again it provides a peaceful way to change regimes. Mr. Wahid's departure solves one set of problems.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bung Karno' Sports Center
'Bung Karno' Sports Center From Kompas Recently, 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. For example, the official charge for holding an exhibition is Rp 100 million.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Soebagio said the mayoralty had offered the owners Rp 260,000 (US$26) per square meter for their land, which the city administration plans to develop into an Islamic center. "They demanded compensation for the gardens in front of their brothels.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Other Asian currencies were mixed in fairly lackluster trade. The Singapore dollar and New Taiwan dollar strengthened modestly, while the Thai baht, South Korean won and Philippine peso edged lower.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The prosecution's star witness, Endin Wahyudin, has alleged that he personally delivered the money to Yahya and two other justices hearing the case.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A moment of truth for political elite
A moment of truth for political elite By 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. But the transition, from elected president Abdurrahman Wahid to his vice president Megawati Sukarnoputri, is unlike the previous two in important respects. Thus far the action has occurred largely in the halls of power rather than the streets.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Berita Harian reported that coach Park Joo-bong of South Korea did not want to risk the pair, who had been split after their poor performance in the Sudirman Cup and World Championships in May, at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September before a home crowd.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. The three-hour meeting, which ended on Wednesday afternoon, was described by former Armed Forces (ABRI) commander Gen. (ret) Try Sutrisno as "a normal gathering".
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PKB's position
PKB's position From Rakyat Merdeka It'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. The aim should not be to oust the president without good cause but to democratically win the next general election. It isn't wrong to follow the traditions of democracy in developed countries, i.e., by recognizing an official opposition party.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Data from the 2000 census made available by the Jakarta chapter of the Central Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday reveals that Jakarta had a total of 28,364 homeless people in the city as a whole.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. So new outlets appear and familiar ones disappear with alarming rapidity, and the customers, a high proportion of them tourists, are increasingly drawn from every corner of the globe.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate July 25
Rupiah rate July 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 26 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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. Indonesian lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Monday to replace President Abdurrahman Wahid with political rival Megawati, who had served as vice president for nearly two years.