Archive: 3 July 2001
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Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur to open Boy Scout meet
Gus Dur to open Boy Scout meet PURWOKERTO, Central Java: President Abdurrahman Wahid is slated to open the National Boy Scout Jamboree 2001 at the tourist resort of Baturraden in Purwokerto on Wednesday. Spokesman for the jamboree organizing committee Didi Rudwiyanto confirmed this on Monday, saying that the President would open the ten-day jamboree, while Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri was expected to close the jamboree on July 14.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Power shortage looms
Power shortage looms While President Abdurrahman Wahid is resorting to every kind of trick to cling to power, a power crisis, which would be no less detrimental than the present economic and political leadership crisis, is looming over the horizon, because investment in that sector has stopped since 1997.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mediators delay preliminary talks with Irianese rebels
Mediators delay preliminary talks with Irianese rebels JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya (JP): Church officials named to mediate in the abduction of two Belgian filmmakers have delayed their planned preliminary meeting with the Irianese rebel group who had claimed to take the foreigners hostage. Irian Jaya Police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Sinar Harapan' hits stands after 15 years
'Sinar Harapan' hits stands after 15 years JAKARTA (JP): Afternoon paper Sinar Harapan (Light of Hope) made its comeback to city newsstands on Monday after being shut down for about 15 years since October 1986. Chief editor Aristides Katoppo stated the publishing company, PT Sinar Harapan Persada, distributed 100,000 copies of the newspaper to newsstands in the city, and they sold well.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL-Hanoi plastic JV starts
KL-Hanoi plastic JV starts KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian national oil company Petronas said Monday that construction of a US$70-million joint venture plastics plant in Vietnam has begun. Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) holds a 50 percent stake in Phu My Plastics and Chemicals Co. Ltd. (PMPC), which is located in the Baria-Vung Tao province south-east of Ho Chi Minh City.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt rakes in Rp 73.25 trillion in tax revenue
Govt rakes in Rp 73.25 trillion in tax revenue JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday that tax revenue as of June 15 stood at Rp 73.25 trillion (about US$6.42 billion), which is 39.54 percent of the Rp 185.26 trillion target set for 2001. The Ministry of Finance's Director General of Tax, Hadi Poernomo, issued a statement outlining that the collected tax revenue slightly exceeded the tax office target of Rp 73.09 trillion for the period.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Students on hunger strike to protest fellows' detention
Students on hunger strike to protest fellows' detention JAKARTA (JP): Six students and an NGO activist, all of whom are members of City Forum (Forkot) have gone on hunger strike in the grounds of the National Commission of Human Rights, demanding the release of fellow students detained by the police for protesting against the fuel price increase. The six students and the activist began their hunger strike at the rights body's offices on Jl.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's rival parties clash over an Islamic state
Malaysia's rival parties clash over an Islamic state KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Tensions are running high in Malaysia's opposition coalition over the Muslim fundamentalist member's insistence that it will set up an Islamic state if it comes to power, ignoring protests from its ethnic Chinese coalition partner.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Junta releases Suu Kyi's cousin
Junta releases Suu Kyi's cousin YANGON (AFP): Myanmar's military regime Monday released the cousin of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from jail, sources said, in the latest sign of progress in talks between the opposition and the junta. Aye Win, a close aide to the Nobel peace laureate, was allowed to leave Yangon's notorious Insein prison Monday after completing a five-year sentence, a family member said.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bill on special autonomy for Aceh proposed
Bill on special autonomy for Aceh proposed JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives (DPR) officially proposed a draft bill on Monday for the Special Autonomy of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, recommending the implementation of Syariah or Islamic Law for Muslims in the province, and a bigger proportion in revenue sharing between the central government and the restive province.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Secure parking
Secure parking I work at Graha Iskandarsyah building on Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya St. No. 66c, South Jakarta, and subscribe to a monthly vehicle parking with Secure Parking. On June 22, intending to go home at 9:45 p.m., I found the calipers of my motor cycle's front brake missing. I immediately reported to the parking attendance and security personnel on duty, witnessed by my office boy. As it was getting late, I decided to further process the mishap on June 25.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
UN completes count of E. Timor's people
UN completes count of E. Timor's people DILI, East Timor (AP): UN officials said on Monday they had completed a count of East Timor's population as part of preparations for a historic Aug. 30 election, which they say will be held on schedule. UN administrator Sergio Vieira de Mello said 737,811 East Timor residents had been registered. The count will provide data for the compilation of an electoral roll of East Timorese voters over the age of 17.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Situation back to normal in Central Kalimantan
Situation back to normal in Central Kalimantan JAKARTA (JP): The security situation in Kumai district, West Kotawaringin regency in Central Kalimantan province gradually returned to normal on Monday following outbreaks of interethnic violence on Saturday during which two people were killed. Antara stated that local residents had resumed their daily activities and markets and several shops were open for business.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Persija escapes sanction from PSSI disciplinary commission
Persija escapes sanction from PSSI disciplinary commission JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) disciplinary committee made a surprising decision Monday by deciding not to sanction Persija for the unruly behavior of its fans when hosting Persib Bandung during the Bank Mandiri league at Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan on June 24.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mostly down late, but off lows on yen
Asian currencies mostly down late, but off lows on yen SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies remained depressed in subdued trading late Monday, but off their morning lows as the Japanese yen regained its footing following a brief fall to 125 yen against the dollar earlier in the day. "Today's movements are pretty much in tandem with the yen's," said a senior dealer at a European bank.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali temple thief caught
Bali temple thief caught DENPASAR, Bali: Police on Monday detained a 16-year-old boy for allegedly stealing a sacred statue and mask at a Hindu temple here. The suspect has reportedly confessed that he burgled many temples during the past year. A native of Banyuwangi, East Java, the teenager had allegedly stolen the artifacts from the Tut Desa Temple in Peguyangan village, some 10-kilometers north of here. The boy confessed to stealing them before dawn on Saturday.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A modest figure
A modest figure From Suara Karya In just one month, the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will be convened. It is expected that this special session will produce policies that will help the Indonesian people, now suffering severely from the protracted economic crisis, emerge from the crisis. Today, the ordinary people need a national leader who does not prioritize his or her own interests.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
National Police anniversary
National Police anniversary From Warta Kota Congratulations on the National Police birthday on July 1, 2001. May our police maintain a solid footing in forthcoming attempts to implement their famous slogan i.e.: To protect and to serve. On this occasion, I would like to remind the police about the defiant tendencies which are more frequently being carried out by the owners of either private motorcycles or cars. I have seen many privately owned vehicles with unclear license plates.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taufik to resume training on Tuesday
Taufik to resume training on Tuesday JAKARTA (JP): World number three Taufik Hidayat is scheduled to resume training on Tuesday with new coach Agus Dwi Santoso, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) executive director Karsono told reporters on Monday. "PBSI and Taufik have agreed that Taufik will soon start his training session with Agus.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message from the President
Message from the President To all our kababayans abroad, I convey my warmest felicitations on the occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence. This year's Philippine Independence Day should be extra meaningful in light of another glorious moment in our history at EDSA II. This recent triumph of people power once more reaffirms the Filipino's unity and resolve in the face of any threat or challenge to the peace and stability of our beloved nation.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manila to spend $190m, to foil rebels
Manila to spend $190m, to foil rebels ISABELA, Philippines (Agencies): President Gloria Arroyo said on Monday the military would boost its air surveillance assets and spend $190 million to combat security threats, including Abu Sayyaf rebels holding 23 U.S. and Filipino hostages. Arroyo said the acquisition of aircraft was a priority and that she "agreed in principle" to the acquisition of air surveillance planes to be used against Abu Sayyaf guerrillas on the southern island of Basilan.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to provide poor with potable water
Govt to provide poor with potable water JAKARTA (JP): The government will allocate a portion of its fuel subsidy savings for the construction of potable water reservoirs for at least 1.5 million urban poor in 30 regencies across Java. Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Erna Witoelar revealed on Monday that her ministry would disburse most of the Rp 174 billion subsidy to people in 150 drought-prone areas.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN must rally around new vision
ASEAN must rally around new vision BANGKOK: Supachai Panitchpakdi's proposal for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to include China is sound, given that the group lacks a progressive attitude. In recent years, ASEAN has taken few significant initiatives in making the region more dynamic economically. Some of the reasons are well known, including the economic and political crises that erupted beginning in 1997. But the world has moved on while ASEAN has been left behind to play catch-up.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police stop thieves being mobbed
Police stop thieves being mobbed JAKARTA (JP): Police shot tear gas in order to save two thieves being mobbed by angry residents who caught them red- handed stealing a motor cycle on Jl. Kelapa Lilin II, Utan Kayu subdistrict, Matraman, East Jakarta on Sunday night. The police then took the two black-and-blue thieves, 24-year old Sunardi and 21-year old Riyadi, to Matraman police station for questioning, instead of taking them to hospital.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL seeks help against United
KL seeks help against United KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia is considering boosting its national squad with players from Saudi Arabia for a friendly match against English champions Manchester United on July 22. Ibrahim Saad, head of Malaysia's national team delegation, was quoted in Monday's online edition of The Star newspaper as saying Saudi players could improve the side.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Bilis' fish near extinction
'Bilis' fish near extinction PADANG, West Sumatra: The bilis fish (mysfacolcucus padangensis), a species exclusive to Singkarak lake in West Sumatra, is on the brink of extinction, a fisheries expert said on Monday. Hafrijal Syandri of the privately run Bung Hatta University said the use of Singkarak lake as a source of power for turbine- generated electricity has resulted in a lowering of the lake's water level.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 2, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,475 -25 12,000 Adindo Foresta 110 0 0 AGIS 140 0 515,000 Alakasa 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 1,050 25 65,500 Alter Abadi 85 -5 20,000 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 2,000 25 56,000 Aneka Kimia Raya 200 0 0 Aneka Tambang 1,000 0 2,598,000 Apac Citra 310 0 94,000 Aqua Golden 14,200 0 0...
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
S'pore court told SilkAir crash 'deliberate'
S'pore court told SilkAir crash 'deliberate' SINGAPORE (Reuters): Lawyers representing the families of six killed in the 1997 crash of a SilkAir plane went to court in Singapore on Monday, painting a picture of an aircraft that was deliberately put into a nose-dive by the pilot. Flight MI 185, en route to Singapore from Jakarta, plunged into the Musi River on December 19, 1997, killing all 104 aboard. Air traffic controllers received no distress call.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bimantoro rejects ambassadorial post
Bimantoro rejects ambassadorial post JAKARTA (JP): Defiant National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro said on Monday that he accepted his dismissal by President Abdurrahman Wahid but had refused the President's offer to appoint him as Indonesian ambassador to Malaysia. "I personally, and my family, offer not a thousand, but a million thanks to the President for the respect he has shown me by offering this post of the ambassadorship to Malaysia.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rate July 02
Rupiah rate July 02 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade?
Microsoft's Office XP: Is it a compelling upgrade? By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): You must have heard a lot about it already: Microsoft has just launched the latest version of its Office productivity suite. Instead of giving it the name of Office 2002, the software maker everybody loves and hates at the same time has chosen the two letters XP to distinguish it from the earlier versions, Office 97 and Office 2000.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Provinces offer a place to call home for refugees
Provinces offer a place to call home for refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): Five provinces outside of East Nusa Tenggara have offered places for East Timor refugees who have chosen to stay in Indonesia, an official said on Monday. Head of the province's Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration office, Yoseph Setyohadi, identified the provinces as South Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, Irian Jaya and Maluku.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership
Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples. Intermarriages and alliances solidified these cross-cultural and economic links. Over the centuries, the movement of peoples, goods and ideas between the two archipelagos intensified.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Six Bogor Brimob members dismissed
Six Bogor Brimob members dismissed BOGOR (JP): The Bogor police dishonorably discharged six members of the 1st mobile brigade (Brimob) regiment in Kedung Halang on Monday for desertion and violation of professional norms. Regimental commanding officer Sr. Comr.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Honda launches Malaysian JV
Honda launches Malaysian JV KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Japan's third-largest automaker, Honda Motor Co Ltd, launched on Monday the operations of its joint venture in Malaysia, strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia ahead of tariff cuts in 2003. The firm, called DRB-Oriental-Honda Sdn Bhd (DOH), signed agreements on Monday with 39 dealers to distribute Honda vehicles throughout the country. DOH is 49-percent-owned by Honda and 36-percent by Malaysia's DRB-Hicom.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
House approves trademark bills
House approves trademark bills JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives passed into law on Monday bills on trademarks and patents which are expected to boost foreign investors' trust and the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR). Minister of Justice and Human Rights Marsilam Simanjuntak said in his reception speech at the House plenary session that the public badly needed the trademark and patent laws in a bid to maintain fair competition in trade.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
City to fight against vendors' backers
City to fight against vendors' backers JAKARTA (JP): The city administration plans to set up a special team to investigate city employees who allegedly back street vendors. Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi said on Monday that illicit backing from city employees meant that the administration had difficulty in removing vendors from prohibited locations. "We will take resolute action against any public servants who back vendors.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Baffled, Gus Dur complains to God
Baffled, Gus Dur complains to God JAKARTA (JP): Frustrated by the mounting political pressure facing him, President Abdurrahman Wahid slammed his critics on Monday saying he had nowhere else to turn to except the heavens to seek some respite.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
IMF to send mission Thursday: Minister
IMF to send mission Thursday: Minister JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The International Monetary Fund will send a team to Indonesia Thursday for a review of the economy which could pave the way for the restarting of the fund's lending program, said the country's top economics minister Monday. "The IMF review team is expected to come on Thursday," Senior Economics Minister Burhanuddin Abdullah told reporters.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta-Palembang route fully booked
Jakarta-Palembang route fully booked PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Those planning to buy airplane tickets for the Jakarta-Palembang route may be in for a long wait as a surge in passengers in the past few weeks has left air tickets in short supply. Sofyan Anwar, General Manager of the Garuda Indonesia office here said there had been a significant jump in passengers in the past two months from the usual average of 8,500 per month to 10,200.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asia trails China in reforms: ABN
Asia trails China in reforms: ABN SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's commitment to push ahead with structural reforms in the aftermath of the 1997-98 crisis paled in comparison to that of China, Dutch bank ABN Amro said. The bank said this could see the region losing out to the world's most populous nation in the race to attract foreign investment funds.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
New installed population chief sets database target
New installed population chief sets database target JAKARTA (JP): Newly installed chief of the recently formed National Population Agency, Rozy Munir, said on Monday he wanted to set up a comprehensive system and database of the country's population that could also ease administrative procedures when applying for various licenses and identification cards.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies seen pressured by slowdown
Asian currencies seen pressured by slowdown SINGAPORE (Reuters): The outlook for Asian currencies worsened in the second half of 2001, infected by a longer-than-expected global economic malaise. The latest Reuters poll shows analysts have revised down their forecasts for regional currencies from a previous poll in January as lagging growth in the United States saps export-dependent economies in Asia.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Insurance merger approved
Insurance merger approved JAKARTA (JP): The Ministry of Finance has approved the acquisition of PT Asuransi Jiwa Allstate by PT Prudential BancBali Life Assurance on Monday. Prudential BancBali's president Kevin Holmgren said that the transition period for integrating Asuransi Jiwa Allstate into Prudential BancBali should go smoothly as the company's integration team had laid out a clear plan to be implemented over the next few months.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Every computer needs a peripheral
Every computer needs a peripheral By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Come to think of it, a computer system is so much like our stomach. It typically consists of one or more input devices, one central processing unit (CPU), and one or more output devices. The main different is perhaps that, unlike the output of the computer system, the output of our stomach is not normally to be displayed.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Honda predicts 'satisfactory' sales
Honda predicts 'satisfactory' sales KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Japanese automaker Honda said Monday it will post "satisfactory" sales growth in Southeast Asian countries this year despite a slowdown in their economies. "I see positive and satisfactory growth in Honda sales in the ASEAN economies despite the economic slowdown," said Mitsuru Ozaki, managing director of DRB-Oriental-Honda Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Honda and two Malaysian firms.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
June inflation remains in double digits
June inflation remains in double digits JAKARTA (JP): Inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), increased to 1.67 percent from the previous month's level and was higher at 12.11 percent on a year-on-year basis, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Monday. BPS chief Soedarti Surbakti told a press conference that the higher inflation rate was caused largely by the recent 30 percent hike in fuel prices.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Media workers conduct smile campaign
Media workers conduct smile campaign JAKARTA (JP): Some 50 joint staff and employees from tabloid Senior health weekly and Bola sport weekly staged a smile campaign at Hotel Indonesia roundabout in Central Jakarta on Monday morning, calling for Jakartans to smile more.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Riau sand exports taking a toll on environment, activists say
Riau sand exports taking a toll on environment, activists say By Haidir Anwar PEKANBARU, Riau (JP): For years environmentalist have been fighting a mostly losing battle against sand quarrying for export to Singapore. But the regional autonomy law which went into effect on Jan. 1 this year delivered the hardest blow of all in the archipelagic province.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Property market remains bleak
Property market remains bleak By I. Christianto There are no promising signs yet that there is even a slow recovery in the property and real estate sector. Meanwhile, in the stock market, concerns over weak consumer demand has dragged down property and real estate heavyweights. JAKARTA (JP): Market analyst Yenny Fadjar of PT Harita Kencana Securities said the property sector had been generally stagnant. "Since 1998, the sector has been stagnant. This is partly due to our weak banking sector.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Children abused and their freedom taken away
Children abused and their freedom taken away By Tertiani Z.B. Simanjuntak JAKARTA (JP): A sixteen-year-old girl from Kuningan, West Java, was put in prison for a year for a drugs offense. She was not a junkie. Isolation of the girl from the outside world was the only thing her parents sought from the imprisonment. "The girl was made pregnant by her married boyfriend.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kalimantan riot
Kalimantan riot Situation back to normal in Central Kalimantan. Page 2 Bus fare Bus operators threaten to hike fares arbitrarily. Page 3 Moro Muslims Moro Muslims in the Mideast eyes. Page 4 Golf Montgomerie ends barren spell with Irish Open win. Page 6 Riau sand Riau sand exports taking a toll on environment, activists say Page 9 OPEC OPEC may stick to wait-and-see position on output. Page 10 IBRA Auditors issue 'disclaimer of opinion' on IBRA financial report.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties
Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital. However, the property market is still down, at least according to stock market analysts and property consultants.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Toll collector enjoys her daily routine
Toll collector enjoys her daily routine By Emmy Fitri JAKARTA (JP): Sitting inside a little booth in the middle of a toll road for seven hours a day sounds rather unpleasant, if not downright tortuous, but some people enjoy it. Not only does the fair-skinned Nani Minarni love her job as a toll collector, she also met the love of her life while sitting in her booth. "It is really not bad at all.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank does nothing about Organda's debt
Bank does nothing about Organda's debt JAKARTA (JP): City-owned Bank DKI insisted on Monday that the bank could not compel bus companies, members of the city's Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) to pay their debt amounting to Rp 56.3 billion (US$5.1 million). The bank's credit unit head Thalim Mulyadi said that his bank had been assigned only to distribute the loan from Bank Indonesia to the bus companies. "We cannot take any legal action, such as seizing the companies' buses.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri to take over publicly listed BII
Bank Mandiri to take over publicly listed BII JAKARTA (JP): The country's largest bank, state-owned Bank Mandiri, will take over publicly listed PT Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), in what could be the government's last bid to rescue BII from the burden of its massive nonperforming loans. Finance minister Rizal Ramli on Monday called the acquisition a positive step toward consolidating the banking sector.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Auditors issue 'disclaimer of opinion' on IBRA
Auditors issue 'disclaimer of opinion' on IBRA JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA)'s 2000 financial report gets from auditors a "disclaimer of opinion", which may further damage the reputation of the agency.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil procurement ruling will kill local firms
Oil procurement ruling will kill local firms JAKARTA (JP): A group of local suppliers blasted on Monday a number of production-sharing contractors (PSC) of state oil and gas company Pertamina for setting tough requirements for companies wishing to be their suppliers.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake shakes Palu
Earthquake shakes Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale shook Palu and the Donggala and Tolitoli regencies early Sunday morning, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said. The Jakarta chapter of the Agency reported that the epicenter of the earthquake was 91 kilometers below sea level in Tomini Bay, located about 103 kilometers northeast of Donggala.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Can a decree solve problems?
Can a decree solve problems? From Media Indonesia In a recent afternoon news report aired by a private television station, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri apparently had rejected President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid threat of issuing a decree to declare a state of emergency. This was confirmed when she received the Forum of Communications of Retired Members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police led by Lt. Gen. (ret.) Saiful Sulun in the vice presidential palace.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services
Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at the rate of 30 percent to 40 percent per annum since 1993.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI water polo team badly need tryout for SEA Games
RI water polo team badly need tryout for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The national water polo team desperately needs a tryout session with a stronger team to prepare itself for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in September. "Our national team is much stronger than others in the country and it's difficult for PRSI to evaluate its performance.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Moro Muslims in the Mideast eyes
Moro Muslims in the Mideast eyes By Riza Sihbudi JAKARTA (JP): The Moro Muslims of the Philippines have once again been the focus of world attention after the Abu Sayyaf group embarked on a kidnapping spree, holding 21 Americans and Filipinos captive on a resort island. The issues of the Bangsamoro (Moro people) -- like any other minorities -- are closely associated with problems of identity.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bus operators threaten to hike fares arbitrarily
Bus operators threaten to hike fares arbitrarily JAKARTA (JP): Dissatisfied with the City Council's decision on bus fares, bus operators in the capital threatened on Monday to increase fares by 57 percent starting on Tuesday, in accordance with a proposal from Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rice, corn, soybean output seen to slip this year
Rice, corn, soybean output seen to slip this year JAKARTA (JP): The country's production of unhusked rice, corn and soybean will likely slip this year due to a decrease in total crop areas as well as productivity, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). BPS chief Soedarti Surbakti said here on Monday the country's unhusked rice production was estimated to fall 3.28 percent to 50.22 million tons this year from 51.90 million tons in 2000.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bus fumes annoying
Bus fumes annoying From Kompas We, the residents of Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan (Gg. Perintis I) Kelapa Gading Timur Sub-district, North Jakarta, feel deeply annoyed and disturbed by the presence of Arion Bus depot and the reckless acts of its drivers who start work at around 5 a.m. and continue until late in the evening. Obviously, they don't seem to care about the concerns of residents in the vicinity.
Tue, 03 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Kalimantan storytelling
Kalimantan storytelling JAKARTA (JP): Kalimantan music, dances and storytelling, both in Indonesian and English, will be presented to the public free of charge in Depok every weekend from July 7 to August 5. The shows, organized jointly by the Rindang Banua Association Foundation and the F. Widayanto workshop, Rumah Tanah Baru, will be held in Rumah Tanah Baru at Jl. Curug Agung No. 1, Tanah Baru, Beji, Depok, West Java.