Archive: 30 July 2001
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Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of weapons seized from jails in police raids
Hundreds of weapons seized from jails in police raids JAKARTA (JP): In a preplanned raid, East Jakarta Police and Tangerang Police confiscated hundreds of weapons at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta, and the men's penitentiary in Tangerang on Sunday. The raids came two days after Friday's jailbreak by two suspects in last year's bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) building from Cipinang Penitentiary and five days after brawls in Tangerang Penitentiary.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Why change of presidents has never been smooth
Why change of presidents has never been smooth JAKARTA (JP): Presidential succession in the country has never been smooth as past presidents failed to address the aspirations of their people, observers say. Political observer Arbi Sanit of the University of Indonesia said former Indonesian presidents tended to become oligarchic in ruling the country and pushed aside people's interests. "The country's former presidents have only been good at the beginning of their tenure.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. action on book has little effect on Indonesia
U.S. action on book has little effect on Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Historians here noted on Sunday that the U.S. government's move to recall books detailing its role in Indonesia's violent anticommunist campaign in the mid-1960s, has little implication on Indonesia. The United States government scrambled on Friday to withdraw the recently released history of American officials' secret support of the communist purge in Indonesia, which led to the ouster of the country's founding president Sukarno.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bomb hoax in hospital, mall
Bomb hoax in hospital, mall JAKARTA (JP): The National Police bomb squad (Gegana) combed Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta and Honoris Tangerang Hospital for bombs on Saturday, following bomb threats made by anonymous callers. According to city police records, Saturday's first bomb hoax occurred at Pondok Indah Mall, when Asep, 30, a mall security guard, received an anonymous phone call at 11 a.m. "The bomb squad arrived and combed the place. Nothing was found," City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Grenade explodes near police officer's home
Grenade explodes near police officer's home JAKARTA (JP): A hand grenade exploded in front of the official residence of Aceh Police deputy chief Sr. Comr. Adang Rochana on Sunday morning, severely injuring one woman, Antara reported. The incident came less than 24 hours after a grenade exploded at the front gate of the gubernatorial office in Bandah Aceh, the capital of the restive province of Aceh. No casualties were reported in Saturday's blast.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mahfud prefers civilian successor
Mahfud prefers civilian successor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Caretaker minister of defense Mahfud MD said here on Sunday that he hoped President Megawati Soekarnoputri would appoint a civilian should he be replaced. "The ministry should be led by a civilian just as most defense ministries all over the world," he said. He considered political party' figures, particularly members of House of Representatives Commission I for political affairs, defense and security, eligible for the post.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
300 Perkasa buses to hit streets
300 Perkasa buses to hit streets JAKARTA (JP): As many as 300 brand new buses made by local producer PT Perkasa Texmaco will likely be seen plying the city's streets in December. The chairman of the city chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda), Aip Syaifuddin, said on Friday that four bus companies, members of Organda, had earlier signed purchase contracts for the 300 buses with PT Texmaco.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineup
Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineup By Berni K. Moestafa JAKARTA (JP): The bullish mood in the financial market will likely continue this week despite the daunting task awaiting President Megawati Sukarnoputri's new Cabinet.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Priorities of the new govt
Priorities of the new govt The list of priorities deserving immediate and full attention from the new administration under President Megawati and Vice President Hamzah Haz seems endless, although admittedly the economy should be the number one problem to be tackled. The less fortunate, in particular the poor section of the population, estimated to be about 30 percent to 40 percent in total, have reason to be optimistic that their welfare will improve shortly.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is the military the winner?
Is the military the winner? By Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): Exit Abdurrahman Wahid. Enter Megawati Soekarnoputri. The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) fired Gus Dur (Abdurrahman) last week and elected Megawati as the fifth president of the Republic of Indonesia to succeed him. Does it mean that the Assembly and the legislature are the winners in the battle against Gus Dur?
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Music as a mental therapy
Music as a mental therapy From Bisnis Indonesia Every kind of sound has a certain influence on the human mind. Some sounds create negative influences, such as buzzing or loud sounds as it disturbs the peace and quiet. Whereas the chirping of birds, the sprinkling of water, the blowing of the wind, the rustling of leaves or harmonious music can have a positive influence. Of course we cannot avoid the negative sounds, but we can counter them by playing music that influences us positively.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Enron wants Indian govt to buy its Dabhol stake
Enron wants Indian govt to buy its Dabhol stake BOMBAY (Reuters): U.S. energy group Enron Corp said on Saturday it wants to sell its stake in the Dabhol Power Company either to the Indian federal government or to the project's lenders. "As the largest investor in the DPC, Enron believes that selling its interest either to the government of India or to the project's lenders is the best approach to resolve the protracted dispute," a spokesman for its Indian unit told Reuters.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court may rule against Thaksin
Court may rule against Thaksin BANGKOK (AFP): Thailand's Constitutional Court is "highly likely" to rule against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the assets concealment case that threatens to force him out of office, a report said on Sunday. The Bangkok Post said the court's 15-member bench believed there was enough evidence to suggest the billionaire politician benefited financially from the controversial transfer of shares to his household servants.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Major shake-up, clean-up after Tigers' bombings
Major shake-up, clean-up after Tigers' bombings COLOMBO (AFP): Heads have rolled at Sri Lanka's key military airbase following an attack by Tamil rebels that destroyed or damaged 24 military and civilian aircraft, officials said on Sunday. Two senior air force officers were removed from their posts at the Katunayake base, the home of the island's supersonic aircraft fleet, as a probe into Tuesday's rebel attack in Colombo was underway, officials said.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Don't forget common people
Don't forget common people From Bisnis Indonesia I congratulate Megawati Soekarnoputri on her appointment as the country's president and Hamzah Haz as the vice president. As one of those who voted for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the last election, I would like to remind Megawati about the promises made during the election campaign regarding the plight of the wong cilik (the common people).
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a price
ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a price By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): Have you lost the excitement of having a nonstop, cable TV-based connection to the Internet? Does your browser seem to crawl in the evenings and during weekends? If you had paid US$300 for the old cable modem, are you regretting your investment? If your answers are mostly affirmative, you are not alone. The downside of the once speedy cable Internet service is that the bandwidth is shared.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Baby corpse found in waterway
Baby corpse found in waterway TANGERANG (JP): The corpse of a baby boy with the umbilical cord still attached was found floating in a waterway along Jl. Pinang, East Pamulang, Tangerang, on Friday evening. "At first I thought it was only a doll, so I just let it be. But on a second look, I realized it was a real baby," said local resident Maryani, who found the body, told Pamulang Police.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Councillors are greedy people: Activists
Councillors are greedy people: Activists JAKARTA (JP): Activists opposed on Sunday the city administration's plan to buy the Timor building on Jl. Medan Merdeka Timor, Central Jakarta, in a plan to make it the city council's new headquarters. Activists Edy Saedy and Tubagus Karbyanto, who often represents disadvantaged people lobbying the council, doubted the new building would improve the 85 councillors' performance. "They are greedy people.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt, rebels to issue peace pact
Govt, rebels to issue peace pact KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Philippine government negotiators and separatist Moro rebels who are engaged in a peace negotiation in Malaysia are expected to issue a communique on security arrangements, a senior official said on Sunday. Maulana Alonto, media officer with the Moro Islamic Liberation front (MILF) said that a technical panel from the MILF and the Philippines government were ironing out the mechanism to stop hostilities in the southern island of Mindanao.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Seven projects in South Sulawesi inaugurated
Seven projects in South Sulawesi inaugurated MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): New President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated on Saturday seven infrastructure projects in Gowa, South Sulawesi, most of which were funded by loans from the Japanese government. "It's all right to receive loans. But we must remember that we have to repay them someday," Megawati said during the opening ceremony.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indian PM accepts Musharraf's invitation to visit Pakistan
Indian PM accepts Musharraf's invitation to visit Pakistan BHUBANESWAR, India (Agencies): Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on Sunday he has accepted an invitation from Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf for another round of talks between the two leaders. "Only the timing of the visit and the place we will meet is to be decided," Vajpayee told reporters on a tour of the flood-hit eastern state of Orissa.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials' visit overseas queried
Officials' visit overseas queried JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Councillors representing the Indonesia Military (TNI)/National Police faction at the provincial legislature have requested an investigation into the use of Rp 2 billion in state funds allocated for the poor for an overseas visit by local officials to Europe recently. The fund, taken from state funds allotted for a crash program to improve the economy of poor people here, was reportedly used to finance a trip led by former deputy governor J.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Joint probe planned into Indonesian soldier's death
Joint probe planned into Indonesian soldier's death KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): The Indonesian Military (TNI) and UN Peacekeeping Force (UN-PKF) agreed on Sunday to launch a joint probe into the fatal shooting of an Indonesian sergeant near the East Timor border on Saturday. TNI's East Timor border task force commander Lt. Col.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Save this country from destruction
Save this country from destruction From Media Indonesia I am only a housewife who is fed up with the country leaders' as they never stop battling it out for power, condemning each other and taking revenge, which only causes misery for the people. I hope that Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri's election as the fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia replacing the former President Abdurrahman Wahid can lead the country toward a better future.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cipete scavengers poisoned
Cipete scavengers poisoned JAKARTA (JP): Scores of Cipete Utara residents in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, were reportedly poisoned and required hospitalization, after eating packet meals consisting of rice, eggs and vegetables, donated by an unidentified couple on Saturday. The residents, comprised several children, belonged mostly to scavenger families from neighborhood communities 08, 07, 03 and 02 of Cipete Utara.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Family robbed by seven men
Family robbed by seven men TANGERANG (JP): Seven armed men broke into a businessman's house at Jl. Sasmita 30, Grendeng subdistrict, Karawaci, Tangerang and left with valuables and cash early on Friday morning after tying up the family. Tangerang Police chief Insp. Sumanto said the family of Sukirta, 43, suffered at least Rp 30 million in losses. Sukirta's wife Sudhawati, 42, said at the crime scene that the men entered the house after breaking down the front door.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two alleged thieves burned alive in Tangerang
Two alleged thieves burned alive in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Angry residents mobbed and burned alive two unidentified men at two separate locations here late on Friday after the victims were caught red-handed stealing: one stole a motorcycle, the other stole valuables from a house. An officer of Cipondoh Police subprecinct said residents on Jl. H.
Mon, 30 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, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Regional autonomy policy not on track: Ryaas
Regional autonomy policy not on track: Ryaas JAKARTA (JP): Ryaas Rasyid, former state minister of regional autonomy affairs, criticized the poor and improper implementation of regional autonomy, saying it could jeopardize the nation. He said there were numerous indications to suggest that the Ministry of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy did not effectively make the implementation of regional autonomy a success.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt covers Gus Dur's U.S. trip expenses
Govt covers Gus Dur's U.S. trip expenses JAKARTA (JP): The new government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri has approved and funded the visit of her predecessor Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to the United States, an official said on Sunday.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Experts call for gradual autonomy in Irian Jaya
Experts call for gradual autonomy in Irian Jaya JAKARTA (JP): The planned special autonomy in Papua could be counterproductive unless implemented gradually under vigorous supervision, experts said on Saturday. Selo Sumardjan, a noted sociologist from the University of Indonesia, said special autonomy would spark rejection and resistance against the central government if the government failed to identify and solve basic problems that have caused the province to demand independence.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
PKB function canceled
PKB function canceled MAGELANG, Central Java: The local branch of National Awakening Party (PKB) here has called off a plan to host the party's third anniversary celebration. The event's organizing committee chairman, Muhammad Yusuf Chudlori, cited on Saturday security concerns resulting from the rift between members of political elite as the reason for the cancellation. "Around 15,000 PKB supporters across the province have been informed of the cancellation three days ago," Yusuf told Antara.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Finding the tools to create software training videos
Finding the tools to create software training videos By Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP):: Have you ever been asked by a friend to show him how to create macros in MS Word? You can explain the procedure step-by-step in a lot of words, taking a lot of time in the process so that he understands. For example, you can tell him "Go to Tools menu item, click on Macros and then on Create New Macros, etc., etc." It is exactly the way I do it in this column if I have some tips to share with you.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
No hints still on the Cabinet lineup
No hints still on the Cabinet lineup JAKARTA (JP): Speculations were abound on Sunday of tough negotiations facing President Megawati Soekarnoputri who must form a Cabinet that will have to accommodate the interests of her political allies. Megawati called a series of meetings on Sunday with key officials of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), to discuss the Cabinet lineup.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Local shuttlers make clean sweep in Indonesia Open
Local shuttlers make clean sweep in Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers made a clean sweep in the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesian Open finals at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium on Sunday, taking full advantage of the absence of top Chinese, Danish and Malaysian players. The last time Indonesia enjoyed a landslide victory was in the 1997 Indonesian Open in Surakarta, Central Java, also in the absence of Chinese players.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore glued to reforms in midst of recession
Singapore glued to reforms in midst of recession SINGAPORE (AFP): Singapore is not going to let anything stop its dogged pursuit of painful economic reforms, even as its four million people struggle to cope in a recession induced by a global downturn in electronics, analysts say. Careful economic planning since establishing statehood in 1965 transformed the former British colony in three decades from among the poorest Asian nations into one of the richest.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ellen still unsure of future after victory
Ellen still unsure of future after victory JAKARTA (JP): Sometimes the absence of heavy pressure and demanding responsibilities can boost someone's performance to a higher level, just as it has for former top women's singles shuttler Ellen Angelina who snatched the women's singles title on Sunday at the US$170,000 Sanyo Indonesian Open.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Painting, Ceramics Paul Husner, F. Widayanto, Galeri Minima - Maxima, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 88D, Arteri Pondok Indah (Phone: 7207171, 7209009), 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., until Aug. 23. * Painting Barli Sasmitawinata, Sriyanto Gallery, Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya 36, South Jakarta (Phone: 7503117), until Aug. 7. * Painting by Japanese and Indonesian Children, The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Phone: 5201266), 10 a.m.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Whither reform?
Whither reform? The demise of Abdurrahman Wahid's presidency has raised the specter of a return to power of the forces of the repressive New Order regime which could have an adverse impact on the reform movement. When he was elected to the post in October 1999, Gus Dur, as the former president is popularly called, had impeccable credentials that led many to sincerely believe he was the right person to lead the nation in the campaign to build a civil society.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL police free student activist
KL police free student activist KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's opposition on Sunday hailed the release of a student activist held without charge for 23 days under the country's controversial Internal Security Act (ISA). Mahfuz Omar, youth chief of the opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia described Khairul Anuar Ahmad Zainuddin's release as proof that students were not involved in militant anti-government activities. The New Sunday Times reported that Khairul Anuar, 24, was released on Saturday.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Papua autonomy
Papua autonomy Experts call for gradual autonomy in Papua. Page 2 Prison raids Hundreds of weapons seized from jails in police raids. Page 3 Tennis Agassi spoils Kuerten's 15-match streak. Page 7 Fashion Are you guilty of the top 10 fashion mistakes? Page 8 U.S. economy U.S. economy crawls forward at 0.7 percent pace. Page 11 Auto Expo Auto Expo ends on high despite early jitters. Page 12 Japan Japan ruling bloc set to keep Upper House majority.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fraudulent ads
Fraudulent ads From Media Indonesia We have been receiving phone calls recently asking about a joint advertising campaign in the mass media in coincidence with the replacement of the Jakarta Islamic Hospital's board of directors.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
A presidential accession
A presidential accession The quick ascension of the charismatic Vice-President, Ms. Megawati Sukarnoputri, as the country's new executive leader should satisfy the international community that Indonesia is trying to pace its steps in its hour of a unique constitutional crisis. Ms. Megawati's flair for populist gestures as also a quiet style will now be measured against Mr.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Auto expo ends on high despite early jitters
Auto expo ends on high despite early jitters JAKARTA (JP): The nine-day Gaikindo 11th Auto Expo 2001 ended on Sunday with total sales expected to surpass Rp 400 billion (US$40 million), matching last year's level. Chairman of the expo's organizing committee Danny Budiharto said that, up until Friday, transactions had reached Rp 303 billion.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cash in now on palmoil price rise, says Malaysian minister
Cash in now on palmoil price rise, says Malaysian minister KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): The sudden sharp rise in palmoil prices is limited and producers should cash in now, Malaysian primary industries minister Lim Keng Yaik warned Saturday. "Sell now. Sell forward .... This is good enough price. Sell whatever you have," Lim told reporters.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
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---------------------------------------------------------------- Since the arrival of the very first player in this business here in 1991, foreign-based franchises are still stealing the hearts of local consumers. Their number grows three or fourfold every year, while homegrown franchises trail along at 10 percent per annum.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Smartcard developed for toll road users
Smartcard developed for toll road users JAKARTA (JP): In a bid to improve its service to users, state- owned tollroad operator PT Jasa Marga plans to introduce a new card for drivers to use to pass through tollgates, an official said on Saturday. Operational director Marijanto told reporters on Saturday that, by using the card, drivers should expect to spend just one- and-a-half seconds at the tollgates, which is four-and-a-half seconds less than the current system.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
Outsourcing companies offer competitive Internet services
Outsourcing companies offer competitive Internet services By Tantri Yuliandini JAKARTA (JP): For companies with strong financial backing, establishing electronic commerce facilities or making their businesses available over the Internet poses no major problem as they have enough resources to install the necessary facilities or recruit information technology (IT) specialists to manage the initiative. But what about smaller companies?
Mon, 30 Jul 2001, 00:00 WIB
143 Indonesians win Dutch scholarships
143 Indonesians win Dutch scholarships JAKARTA (JP): The Netherlands Embassy will send 143 Indonesian professionals to study post graduate programs under government scholarships this year. The professionals, who will go under the Studeren in Netherlands (STUNET) scholarship program, were selected from among 376 applicants.