Archive: 16 August 2001
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Thu, 16 Aug 2001
No paper
No paper In observance of the Indonesian Independence Day, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday. The Post will appear again on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tommy, ultimatum and the reward
Tommy, ultimatum and the rewardFrom Media IndonesiaThe public's attention has been drawn to the police's recent success stories, such as the arrests of people related to drug- dealing, thefts of vehicles and the latest confiscation of weapons at an apartment in Pondok Indah, indicate the alleged...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sports organizations told to submit financial reports
Sports organizations told to submit financial reports JAKARTA (JP): Sports organizations under the National Sports Council (KONI) have been ordered to submit administrative and financial reports on time to avoid delays in disbursements of a government assistance fund for athletes preparing for the...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Psychology 2:00 News 2:15 Student's Debating 3:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 5:30 Music...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Utut waits for a miracle
Utut waits for a miracle JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto looks set to abandon his dreams of playing in the 2001 World Chess Championship after losing his eighth-round match at the Asian qualifier in Calcutta on Tuesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
JP/8/Caption --- D
JP/8/Caption --- DJP/Murdani Usman BALINESE STYLE: Unlike in other parts of the country, the Balinese hoist a traditional flag called Umbul-Umbul alongside the red-and-white flags, adding gaiety to the celebrations.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Laksamana's priorities
Laksamana's priorities By James Castle and Todd Callahan JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri's new government brings with it the hope that privatization and IBRA asset sales can be put back on track. 2. NYUSUL3. 4Iraq -- Iraq, Palestine and the U.S.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
'Govt debt rating target difficult' (3 X 15)
'Govt debt rating target difficult' (3 X 15)'Govt debt rating target difficult' Analysts call govt debt rating target difficult 2. RETAILImported good prices to lower on rupiah (2 X 21)Imported good prices to lower on rupiah Prices of imported goods to lower on rupiah's rise 3.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Deception via phone
Deception via phoneFrom Suara KaryaMany Immigration chiefs all over Indonesia and immigration representatives abroad, as well as the public, particularly the owners of companies hiring foreign employees, have received calls from an unidentified person claiming to be the aide as well as the...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Malaysian embassy assailant gets 21 years jail term
Malaysian embassy assailant gets 21 years jail term JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to 21 years and four months in jail for hurling a grenade into the Malaysian Embassy compound and illegal possession of a grenade.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says govt (2 X 25)
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says govt (2 X 25) Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut: Govt JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it expected Bank Indonesia's interest rates to fall after the United States' Federal Reserves lowered its rates sometime in late August.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tigers deny 'official talks' with Sri Lankan minister
Tigers deny 'official talks' with Sri Lankan minister COLOMBO (AFP): The Tamil Tiger guerrillas Wednesday denied holding talks with a Sri Lankan minister but said they had provided security for him during a Catholic pilgrimage to a rebel-held area.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tangerang to build bus terminal
Tangerang to build bus terminal Tangerang (JP): The Tangerang administration is scheduled to start construction of an integrated bus terminal in Poris Plawad district next month, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Port sediment stops fishermen
Port sediment stops fishermen CILACAP, Central Java: About 20,000 fishermen in Cilacap, Central Java, are unable to travel out to sea to fish due to mounting sediment downriver of the Kaliyasa that flows through Sentolo Kawat port."About 1.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Police target Tommy's friends for questioning
Police target Tommy's friends for questioning JAKARTA (JP): The police, still in the dark over Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's whereabouts, will question his close friends, former singer Maya Rumantir and former artist Yenny Rachman, on Friday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
NGOs and the challenge of good management
NGOs and the challenge of good managementBy Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "If you don't know where you're going, you'll probably end up somewhere else." That was the title of a book given to me many years ago by my boss.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Analysts call govt debt rating target difficult
Analysts call govt debt rating target difficult JAKARTA (JP): The new economic team's plan to upgrade the country's credit rating from CCC+ to BB within six months may prove to be a difficult task, with a gaping state budget deficit crippling the country's ability to repay debts, analysts said on...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Megawati's ASEAN tour
Megawati's ASEAN tourFrom KompasSince Megawati was propelled to the helm of the presidency of this country, she has yet to take a single significant measure or adopt a clear policy to respond to the pressing economic recovery or urgent demands to restore security and political stability.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug. 15
Rupiah Rates Aug. 15 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 7,950.00 8,950.00 8,408.00 8,492.00Australian dollar 1 4,146.72 4,672.80 4,385.61 4,433.67Austrian schilling 1 522.23 588.24 552.31 558.14Belgian franc 1 178.14 200.65 188.40 190.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
'Makepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting tradition
'Makepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting traditionBy Murdani Usman NEGARA, West Bali (JP): Ornaments adorning the bulls shake to a regular rhythm as the animals pave their way along the two kilometer-long racing track, which is on most days just a dusty and dirty road bordering the paddy fields.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
700 schools heavily damaged
700 schools heavily damaged TANGERANG (JP): At least 700 of a total of 987 state elementary school buildings in 26 districts of Tangerang regency are heavily damaged and need immediate renovation, an official said."The Tangerang administration can only allocate Rp 25.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): One can never foresee what is going to happen in
JAKARTA (JP): One can never foresee what is going to happen in one's life. Neither could Matsani, who died on Tuesday after being mobbed by pedicab (becak) drivers in Roxy area, Central Jakarta.Matsani, a civilian guard (Hansip), usually worked as a guard at the Petamburan subdistrict office.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sarinah offers scholarship
Sarinah offers scholarship JAKARTA (JP): No less than 120 elementary and junior high school students will be offered scholarships for the current school year from PT Sarinah, the oldest department store in the country.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
2. 4green --
2. 4green -- 1 x 40 36 pt optima bold NGOs and the challenge of good management By Chris W. Green JAKARTA (JP): "If you don't know where you're going, you'll probably end up somewhere else." That was the title of a book given to me many years ago by my boss.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Foreign policy in a democratic Indonesia
Foreign policy in a democratic IndonesiaBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): Historic commemorations are always a good time for reflection, particularly during the nation's Aug. 17 Independence Day.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
RI becoming economically more dependent on foreigners
RI becoming economically more dependent on foreignersBy Rikza Abdullah Indonesia will have been politically independent for 56 years tomorrow, but economically it has been getting more dependent on foreigners.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Ban sugar import: Farmers
Ban sugar import: Farmers JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesian sugar producers asked the government to ban imports until the harvest ends in November, the state-run Sugar Council said on Wednesday.Council Executive Director Tjolosewoko said recent sharp gains in the rupiah against the dollar had made...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Prices of imported goods to lower on rupiah's rise
Prices of imported goods to lower on rupiah's rise JAKARTA (JP): Retailers will lower the prices of imported goods on sale in their stores over the next two or three months as a result of the rupiah's strengthening against the U.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Retailers plan to lower prices in wake of stronger rupiah
Retailers plan to lower prices in wake of stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Retailers will lower the prices of imported goods on sale in their stores over the next two or three months as a result of the rupiah's strengthening against the U.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Malaysian embassy assailant gets 21 years jail term
Malaysian embassy assailant gets 21 years jail term JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to 21 years and four months in jail for hurling a grenade into the Malaysian Embassy compound and illegal possession of a grenade.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Terrorism: Questions unasked
Terrorism: Questions unasked The Jakarta Post's story Intelligence set to counter terrorism (Aug. 15, 2001) was worrying. Not just for what was said, but because of questions left unasked.You begin your story by quoting a "reliable military intelligence source" who detailed foiled bomb attacks on...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese
Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri will visit the strife-torn province of Aceh and hold meetings with the Acehnese in the first week of September as part of a bid to quell Acehnese calls for independence.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
1. Tommy - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Tommy - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Police target Tommy's friends for questioning 2. Iwan - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Man sentenced to 21-years jail for attack on embassy 3. Ismu - 32 HBC, 3 cols, 1 line, 1x19 JSX bomber 'framed'4.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Where to go in Bali:
Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions * Arts: Hierarchy by Koniherawati, Seniwati Showspace, Jl. Raya Ubud (Phone: 0361 975485), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 29. * Kebiar Seni VII Taksu, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Phone: 0361 975136), until Oct. 2.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Fresh start in Jakarta
Fresh start in Jakarta The new government in Indonesia, gives hope after years of drift. President Megawati Soekarnoputri has won praise for a cabinet that favored professionalism over politics. But the massacre of at least 30 civilians in a province on Thursday was evidence of the challenges...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Sudjana Kerton's virtues exposed
Sudjana Kerton's virtues exposedBy Carla Bianpoen JAKARTA (JP): When the seventh-day tahlilan (special Muslim prayers for the dead) for artist Sudjana Kerton filled the mountain air enfolding his studio and home Sanggar Luhur (Noble Workshop) on a hilltop in Bandung, it was as if the persons...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
U.S. Dollar Rates August.15
U.S. Dollar Rates August.15 Latest Previous %Change Yen 120.31-37 121.79-85 -1.22Euro* 0.9105-08 0.9032-36 +0.81Sterling 1.4364-70 1.4286-92 +0.55Swiss Franc 1.6665-75 1.6778-88 -0.67Canadian Dollar* 1.5322-28 1.5360-66 -0.25Australian Dollar* 0.5275-80 0.5218-23 +1.09New Zealand Dollar 0.4338-44 0.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Laksamana Sukardi's priorities
Laksamana Sukardi's prioritiesBy James Castle and Todd Callahan JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri's new government brings with it the hope that privatization and IBRA asset sales can be put back on track.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Govt debt rating target difficult: Analysts
Govt debt rating target difficult: Analysts JAKARTA (JP): The new economic team's plan to upgrade the country's credit rating from CCC+ to BB within six months may prove to be a difficult task, with a gaping state budget deficit crippling the country's ability to repay debts, analysts said on...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Indonesia becoming fertile soil terrorists: Experts
Indonesia becoming fertile soil terrorists: Experts JAKARTA (JP): With an unstable security situation and well- entrenched separatist movements, Indonesia has become fertile soil for international terrorist groups to sow seeds of violence, experts said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
2nd quarter GDP surprising BPS report
2nd quarter GDP surprising BPS report JAKARTA (JP): The economy grew by a surprising 3.52 percent in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, despite a world economic slowdown and domestic political problems.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 15, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,525 -50 260,000 Adindo Foresta 105 -5 60,000 AGIS 140 0 408,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,625 0...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Next WTO chief urges ASEAN to integrate production networks
Next WTO chief urges ASEAN to integrate production networks BANGKOK (AFP): The World Trade Organization's next chief Supachai Panitchpakdi has urged Southeast Asian nations to form integrated production networks demanded by multinational corporations, a report said Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Governor declares war against 'becak'
Governor declares war against 'becak' JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso, backed by the city police, declared war against becak (pedicab) drivers following Tuesday's riot which killed one civilian guard and injured two others.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Adhiyasa, Guthrie asked to settle case out of court
Adhiyasa, Guthrie asked to settle case out of court JAKARTA (JP): The South Jakarta District Court is urging PT Adhiyasa Saranamas and Malaysia's Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad to settle their dispute amicably out of court."We adjourned the trial until Aug.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Aceh
Aceh Megawati plans to hold dialog with Acehnese. Page 2 Bomber JSX bomber 'framed'. Page 3 Tommy Tommy still well protected: Criminologist Page 5Bull-racing 'Mekepung' bull-racing, a Balinese sporting tradition. Page 7Dependence RI becoming economically more dependent on foreigners.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
JSX bomber 'framed'
JSX bomber 'framed' JAKARTA (JP): The owner of a car repair shop who is facing a possible death sentence for the bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange building told the court on Wednesday that he was a scapegoat and had been framed.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Ministers warned of nepotism
Ministers warned of nepotism JAKARTA (JP): In an effort to create clean governance, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has told ministers and director generals in all ministries not to award any projects to or bestow any unlawful benefits on her children and other family members.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Where do we stand?
Where do we stand? Tomorrow, Aug. 17, Indonesians will commemorate their country's 56th anniversary of independence. As has become the tradition, the crisis-strapped nation will be celebrating that grand occasion with thanksgiving gatherings and festivities as well as conditions allow.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Proclamation Day in 1945 and 2001
Proclamation Day in 1945 and 2001From Media IndonesiaThe Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed on Aug. 17, 1945, a Friday. Coincidentally, this year's commemoration will be on a Friday too. The proclamation of Indonesia's independence on that day was read by Indonesia's first president, Ir.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
U.S. rethinking ties to Asia groups
U.S. rethinking ties to Asia groups WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Bush administration, girding for battle for influence in Asia, is rethinking its relationship to regional organizations there, according to U.S. officials.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says minister
Lower interest rates await Fed rate cut, says minister JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Wednesday it expected Bank Indonesia's interest rates to fall after the United States' Federal Reserves lowered its rates sometime in late August.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Supernatural power guard new statue
Supernatural power guard new statueBy Tri Vivi Suryani JIMBARAN, Bali (JP): A giant Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue and cultural park on top of Ungasan Hill in Jimbaran will soon become a new landmark and tourist destination in Bali.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Posthumous award granted to Lopa
Posthumous award granted to Lopa JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri granted the second highest state medal Mahaputra Adiprana posthumously to the late attorney general Baharuddin Lopa on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Herry elected Yogya mayor
Herry elected Yogya mayor YOGYAKARTA (JP): Businessman Herry Zudianto was elected on Wednesday as the new Yogyakarta Municipality mayor, defeating his competitor Endang Dharmawan in a closed-door voting session at the Yogyakarta Legislative Council.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
12 detained over Malangke fray
12 detained over Malangke fray MALANGKE, South Sulawesi (JP): Luwu Police detained on Wednesday 12 residents of Malangke district following an arson attack on a police complex here on Sunday.The 12 men were detained at Luwu Police station, some 100 kilometers from Malangke, Luwu Police chief Adj.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
700 schools heavily damaged
700 schools heavily damaged TANGERANG (JP): At least 700 of a total of 987 state elementary school buildings in 26 districts of Tangerang regency are heavily damaged and need immediate renovation, an official said."The Tangerang administration can only allocate Rp 25.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
RP troops may lose morale, says officer
RP troops may lose morale, says officer MANILA (Agencies): A Philippine military official warned on Wednesday that an offensive against Abu Sayyaf rebels holding 18 American and Filipino hostages may be adversely affected by allegations that some armed forces officials were coddling the extremists.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
10 killed in two incidents in Ambon
10 killed in two incidents in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): At least 10 people were killed in two separate incidents in Ambon on Wednesday, an official and reports say.The latest incident took place around 8 a.m.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
ASEAN urged to integrated production
ASEAN urged to integrated production BANGKOK (AFP): The World Trade Organization's next chief Supachai Panitchpakdi has urged Southeast Asian nations to form integrated production networks demanded by multinational corporations, a report said Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
In the shadow of Lopa
In the shadow of Lopa The crusade to create a clean and democratic government is no easy job for developing nations, especially Indonesia which has been widely known as one of the most corrupt countries on this planet.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Policeman offering compromise
Policeman offering compromise On Aug. 13 evening, I was driving a car from the National Monument toward Grand Hyatt Hotel. When turning right to get into the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, I took the wrong lane, as a policeman on duty who stopped and later ticketed me, said.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Reforming Indonesia
Reforming Indonesia Indonesia's President Megawati Soekarnoputri is exceeding expectations left and right. Last week she awarded the most important positions in her cabinet to well-respected technocrats, doling out lesser posts to her coalition partners, and the markets gave their nod of approval.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Taufik advances but Gophicand makes exit
Taufik advances but Gophicand makes exit JAKARTA (JP): Men's singles seeded players at the US$140,000 Singapore Open produced a mixed bag of results in the opening round on Wednesday, with Indian All-England champion Pullela Gopichand being the major casualty.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Medco develops local community to improve living conditions
Medco develops local community to improve living conditions There's nothing more important than better living conditions in terms of quality and welfare. Everyone has the right to keep pace with each development.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
KL palmoil ends lower on liquidation
KL palmoil ends lower on liquidation KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil futures ended sharply lower on Wednesday after players liquidated their positions due to the absence of fresh leads.The benchmark third-month October contract ended down 52 ringgit at 1,211 ringgit (US$318.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tommy still well protected, says criminologist Harkristuti
Tommy still well protected, says criminologist Harkristuti The case of the fugitive businessman and son of Soeharto, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, is among this country's crime cases containing many curious twists. Criminologist Harkristuti Harkrisnowo talks to The Jakarta Post contributor I.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Supporting Megawati's Cabinet
Supporting Megawati's CabinetFrom Koran TempoThe new Cabinet has been set up, with the ministers comprising a variety of backgrounds, just like the diversity of our nation. Many hopes are pinned on Megawati, whose leadership is expected to last until 2004.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
East Nusa Tenggara remains poor
East Nusa Tenggara remains poorBy Yemris Fointuna KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): East Nusa Tenggara or NTT, the southeast province of 566 islands, has a large wealth of untapped natural resources in its arid land and vast waters.The people of NTT, or Flobamora, are hospitable and hard working.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
A nostalgic look at yesterday's cigarette labels
A nostalgic look at yesterday's cigarette labelsText and photos by Blontank Poer SEMARANG (JP): Cigarettes have been both loved and hated for a long time now. Active smokers will still purchase them regardless of the deadly consequences of cancer, heart failure or other diseases.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Policeman offering compromise
Policeman offering compromise On Aug. 13 evening, I was driving a car from the National Monument toward Grand Hyatt Hotel. When turning right to get into the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, I took the second lane instead of the first one as a police officer on duty, who stopped and later ticketed me,...
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
PKB finally accepts Megawati's government
PKB finally accepts Megawati's government JAKARTA (JP): The National Awakening Party (PKB), a staunch supporter of former president Abdurrahman Wahid, finally decided to acknowledge the new government under President Megawati Soekarnoputri in its two-day meeting that ended early Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Man sentenced to 21-years jail for attack on embassy
Man sentenced to 21-years jail for attack on embassy JAKARTA (JP): A 35-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to 21 years and four months in jail for hurling a grenade into the Malaysian Embassy compound and illegal possession of a grenade.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
Tamarine leads world tennis stars to Bali
Tamarine leads world tennis stars to Bali SURABAYA (JP): Tamarine Tanasugarn will head a pack of tennis players ranked in the world's top 100 to Bali as the Wismilak International women's tournament returns to Indonesia after a lapse of three years.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
U.S. said rethinking ties to Asia groups
U.S. said rethinking ties to Asia groups WASHINGTON (Reuters): The Bush administration, girding for battle for influence in Asia, is rethinking its relationship to regional organizations there, according to U.S. officials.
Thu, 16 Aug 2001
'Becak' raid causes tragic death of civilian guard
'Becak' raid causes tragic death of civilian guard JAKARTA (JP): One can never foresee what is going to happen in one's life. Neither could Matsani, who died on Tuesday after being mobbed by pedicab (becak) drivers in Roxy area, Central Jakarta.