Archive: 30 July 2001
49 articles found
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Save this country from destruction
Save this country from destructionFrom Media IndonesiaI 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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a price
ADSL, a great way to access the Net -- but at a priceBy 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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Don't forget common people
Don't forget common peopleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI 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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Music as a mental therapy
Music as a mental therapyFrom Bisnis IndonesiaEvery 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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineup
Financial market calm over next Cabinet lineupBy 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
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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Outsourcing companies offer competitive Internet services
Outsourcing companies offer competitive Internet servicesBy 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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Fraudulent ads
Fraudulent adsFrom Media IndonesiaWe 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
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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).
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
Finding the tools to create software training videos
Finding the tools to create software training videosBy 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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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
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.
Mon, 30 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...
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.
Mon, 30 Jul 2001
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.