Archive: 22 August 2001
72 articles found
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil seen firming on demand
KL palm oil seen firming on demand KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia's palm oil prices may bounce beyond the 1,200 ringgit level later this year on bad weather in the United States and heavier demand from major buyers like India and China, an industry official said on Tuesday. "I think it (the price) will stay around 1,200 ringgit. If the U.S.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Inauguration set for new regency
Inauguration set for new regency JAKARTA (JP): City Council and the city administration agreed on Tuesday that the inauguration of Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency, which has been postponed twice, would be conducted next month. "We agreed that the regency could be inaugurated in the middle of next month, while the regent would be installed later," council chairman Edy Waluyo announced after meeting with Deputy Governor for Administrative Affairs Abdul Kahfi at City Hall.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Timorese women push for equality
Timorese women push for equality DILI, East Timor (AP): An influential women's group demanded on Tuesday that women's rights to be enshrined in East Timor's constitution, saying that for centuries they had been the victims of discrimination in the male-dominated society. "Women fought and sacrificed dearly for the freedom of East Timor.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Researchers call for simpler permit procedures
Researchers call for simpler permit procedures YOGYAKARTA (JP): Researchers rebuffed the government's insistence on retaining the bureaucratic procedures for research permits in this era of reform. They said the procedures, which sometimes needed up to a year, were a waste of time and did not bode well with Indonesia's ambition to become a technology powerhouse.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Court suspends judges' trials over legal technicality
Court suspends judges' trials over legal technicality JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta District Court suspended on Tuesday corruption trials involving two Supreme Court justices due to legal defects in the indictments. Defendants Marnis Kahar and Supraptini Sutarto were tried separately by the same panel of judges and were defended. Marnis's case was handled by prosecutor Surung Aritonang, while Supraptini was indicted by prosecutor Soejitno.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
150,000 ha of forest in E. Java damaged
150,000 ha of forest in E. Java damaged SURABAYA (JP): Some 150,000 hectares out of the total 1.1 million hectares of forest managed by the state-owned PT Perhutani Unit II in East Java have been severely damaged by plundering, an official said here on Tuesday. "It will need a long time and a lot of money to rehabilitate the forests," said Soepandi, the public relations chief of PT Perhutani Unit II.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Busker tried for drug possession
Busker tried for drug possession TANGERANG (JP): The Tangerang District Court tried a street musician on Tuesday for the illegal possession of three grams of marijuana. Prosecutor Nellita Ariani charged that the defendant Achmad bin Muhatim, 23, a resident of Jl. Jambu, Buaran Indah, Tangerang district violated Article 78 of the No. 22/1997 Antidrug Law. The article carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in jail.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Three arrested in drug case
Three arrested in drug case JAKARTA (JP): Tanjung Priok Port Police arrested three people, suspected to be drug couriers, for being in possession of eight kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), a senior officer said on Tuesday. Chief of the port police Adj. Sr. Comr. Sigit Sudarmanto identified the suspects as Hardani, 31, from Batam; M. Andi Yusardes bin Mohammad Yunus, 28, from Pekanbaru; and Nur Afrizal, 39, from Tanjung Pinang, Riau.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega, Arroyo vow to work as 'sisters'
Mega, Arroyo vow to work as 'sisters' MANILA (JP): Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo promised here on Tuesday to be like sisters to each other and continue to provide mutual support in leading their troubled countries. In a joint press statement at Malacanang Palace, the two Presidents agreed to continue the friendship of their fathers, who were former presidents of the respective countries, by enhancing bilateral ties.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Correction from Guthrie
Correction from Guthrie We represent Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad in their dispute with PT Adhiyasa Saranamas for an alleged breach of contract. In reference to the article published in Aug. 16 edition of The Jakarta Post covering this dispute, we wish to correct the statement that the South Jakarta District Court has "granted a request by Adhiyasa to sequester Guthrie's 20 percent stake in PT.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young Bin Gwan offers good Korean food
Young Bin Gwan offers good Korean food JAKARTA (JP): Blok M, particularly the area lying between the bus terminal and Jl. Melawai Raya, is well-known for its multiplicity of Japanese and Korean restaurants as, before the economic crisis, there were significant numbers of expatriates from both countries living and working in the surrounding area.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Foreign policy, neighbors first
Foreign policy, neighbors first By Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri has chosen the Philippines as the first country she will visit since replacing Abdurrahman Wahid last month. There is no clear reason why Megawati decided on Manila as the first stop on her one-week introductory visit to the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which started on Tuesday -- except that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is a family friend.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian police tighten boat checks
Malaysian police tighten boat checks KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Malaysian police in Sabah state on Borneo island have tightened checks on boats arriving from the southern Philippines to halt gun-running by Islamic militants in Malaysia and Indonesia, news reports said on Tuesday. The order was made following last month's arrest of two Malaysians and 13 Indonesians by marine police, who found a large weapons cache on their boat heading towards Indonesian waters.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP troops kill 20 kidnappers holding hostages
RP troops kill 20 kidnappers holding hostages ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (Reuters): Philippine troops have killed more than 20 members of a kidnap gang still holding two Chinese hostages on the southern island of Mindanao, the military said on Tuesday. Southern commander Lt. Gen. Gregorio Camiling said the kidnappers were shot dead in clashes on Sunday and Monday during which two other Chinese hostages were killed. The military suffered one wounded, he said.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Drastic rupiah change, its benefits and risks
Drastic rupiah change, its benefits and risks The rupiah's sharp appreciation against the U.S. dollar in the last few weeks will influence the Indonesian economy positively if it is followed by stability, says Pande Raja Silalahi, a senior economic researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Question: What is the most convenient level for the rupiah under Indonesia's current economic condition?
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aussies intercept asylum seekers
Aussies intercept asylum seekers CANBERRA (AP): The government said on Tuesday it had intercepted another boatload of about 230 Middle Eastern asylum seekers off the northwest coast of Australia. The vessel, a rickety Indonesian inter-island ferry, was detected by aerial surveillance late Monday, Justice and Customs Minister Sen. Chris Ellison said in a statement.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
GAM says ministers' visit touristic
GAM says ministers' visit touristic BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): GAM could not guarantee the security of the Indonesian ministers visiting the restive province, according to GAM spokesman Sofyan Daud. "It depends on developments, especially when their visit is proven to cause the people and GAM to suffer more," Sofyan said to The Jakarta Post here on Tuesday. He did not go into details.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Many students have abortions
Many students have abortions MATARAM (JP): About 240 students have come to the Family Planning Clinic (BLKB) in Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara, for abortions since January. Mataram's BLKB Director, L. Sudirman told the press here on Tuesday that the students came to the clinic after undergoing botched abortions at the hands of shamans. "When they came here (the BLKB) they suffered from bleeding.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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Emphasis on bilateral ties back on foreign policy agenda Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda has again underlined the importance of "a free and active" foreign policy, set out for the first time by Indonesia's founding father and first vice president Mohammad Hatta. In his interview with The Jakarta Post, Hassan explains the relevance of such a free and active policy, with an ultimate aim of restoring Indonesia's international credibility and confidence. 2.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
British girl's tracks found
British girl's tracks found KUALA LUMPUR (AP): Their spirits lifted by finding footprints and other clues, rescuers zeroed in on Tuesday on an area where they believe they can find an "alive, but probably very weak" teenage English girl lost for six days on Southeast Asia's tallest mountain.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dialyses too expensive
Dialyses too expensive BANDUNG: Only about 2,900 of approximately 20,000 people suffering from kidney failure in West Java can afford dialysis according to data available at RA Habibie Hospital for kidney diseases. "Most kidney failure patients are people from a low income bracket," said Sri Sudarsono, chairperson of the foundation that manages the hospital, on Monday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI firms to join WoodmacAsia
RI firms to join WoodmacAsia JAKARTA (JP): At least 32 Indonesian companies have signed up to participate in the up-coming woodworking exhibition called WoodmacAsia2001 in Singapore, the event organizer said. "The Indonesian woodworking industry has been a firm supporter of WoodmacAsia," Vicki Lim of Singapore Exhibition Services said at a press conference in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 21, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,550 0 467,000 Adindo Foresta 105 0 40,000 AGIS 140 0 58,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,625 0 0 Alakasa 290 30 58,500 Alfa Retailindo 950 0 67,000 Alter Abadi 85 0 0 Alumindo Light 675 0 15,000 Andhi Chandra 2,025 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 210 0 58,500 Aneka Tambang 1,000 0 1,152,500 Apac Citra 345 -5 70,000...
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
In the article Colombian artist obsessed with canvassing peace
In the article Colombian artist obsessed with canvassing peace on this page in Tuesday's edition, the name of the Colombian ambassador to Indonesia, Luis Fernando Angel Meija, was incorrectly written as Maria Clara Betancur, the Colombian ambassador to India. We apologize for the error. -- The editor
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Japanese auto experts here
Japanese auto experts here JAKARTA (JP): Japanese automotive experts are currently in Indonesia to give advice and provide know-how to the country's auto-parts suppliers on how to boost their competitiveness on the international market. The delegation will stay in Indonesia for 20 days, during which its members will visit parts suppliers and provide training for the suppliers' employees.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to reach deal with Caltex over CPD by year-end
Pertamina to reach deal with Caltex over CPD by year-end JAKARTA (JP): State oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday it expected to conclude the negotiation of a crude- processing deal (CPD) with Singapore-based Caltex Corp., by the end of this year as part of the effort to guarantee domestic fuel supplies. Pertamina downstream director Muksin Bahar said that both companies were now still negotiating prices under the so-called "deemed CPD".
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
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.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR annual session to begin on Nov. 1
MPR annual session to begin on Nov. 1 JAKARTA (JP): People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais revealed on Tuesday that the annual session of the Assembly would begin on Nov. 1, 2001, with its main agenda focusing on hearing the progress reports of top state institutions.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police to launch searches for weapons, explosives
Police to launch searches for weapons, explosives JAKARTA (JP): The police plan to launch three separate year- long operations all over the city early next month to search for weapons and explosives, as well as to enforce traffic regulations. Jakarta police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam said on Tuesday that the operations would be aimed at reducing the crime rate in the capital, and also creating a better environment in which to live for the public.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): At least 3,000 teachers of state elementary, junior and senior high schools in the regency of Purbalingga thronged the local legislature building on Tuesday demanding the disbursement of the additional backpay derived from their salary increase in January this year. The demonstration took place at 12:30 p.m., soon after the teachers finished classes at their respective schools.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges JAKARTA (JP): Canadian-based life insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) is in yet another legal bout, this time fending off bankruptcy charges at Central Jakarta Commercial Court, with a verdict announced this Thursday. AJMI legal representative Hotma Sitompoel said earlier this week that a relative of one of the company's clients filed a bankruptcy petition on July 25 charging AJMI with ignoring payments of a life insurance policy.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ex-bankers tried in multitrillion rupiah graft case
Ex-bankers tried in multitrillion rupiah graft case JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court began the trial against two former top officials of the now-defunct Bank Umum Nasional for allegedly misusing money from Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) funds.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Energy drink maker rejects recall order
Energy drink maker rejects recall order JAKARTA (JP): A company ordered by the authorities to take their popular energy drink products off the shelves have refused to do so, saying they were manufactured according to regulations. PT Asia Sejahtera Perdana Pharmaceutical, producer of Kratingdaeng, Kratingdaeng S and Galin Bugar, has yet to order its distributors and agents to withdraw its products from the market, claiming that there was nothing wrong with them.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rp 40t planned in new bonds to secure IMF deal
Rp 40t planned in new bonds to secure IMF deal JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Tuesday that it planned to issue bonds worth Rp 40 trillion (about US$4.67 billion) in the near future, as part of a set of preconditions designed to secure an International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending agreement. Minister of Finance Boediono said the government is seeking legislators' approval before issuing more bonds.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Shortage of diesel fuel?
Shortage of diesel fuel? Warta Kota Jakartans have faced frequent shortages of diesel fuel in the last months and this has yet to be overcome, despite being discussed by the city government and the House of Representatives. This makes me wonder, as Indonesia ranks high among petroleum producing countries. Diesel fuel is frequently unavailable in several gas stations in certain areas in Jakarta like Otista and Cililitan, in East Jakarta, especially at night.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri first half net profit up 102%
Bank Mandiri first half net profit up 102% JAKARTA (JP): The first half of state Bank Mandiri's unaudited net profit surged by a staggering 102 percent to hit Rp 1.54 trillion (about US$180.15 million) this year, from Rp 762 billion in the same period last year. Bank Mandiri president E.C.W. Neloe said interest earnings from government recapitalization bonds made up 75 percent of the bank's net profit in the first half of the year.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
`Becak' drivers freed after violent protest
`Becak' drivers freed after violent protest JAKARTA (JP): Thirteen drivers of becak (pedicabs) were released after being questioned by police regarding their alleged role in a violent protest in the Tanjung Priok port district, North Jakarta, during the early hours of Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fraud involving building permit
Fraud involving building permit From Warta Kota In November 2000, AH, a person claiming to be from the city's planning agency offered me his services. He offered to help arrange my building permit for the house I planned to construct in Jati Asih, Bekasi. I really believed that he was for real as he gave me his business card, the number of his cellular phone and a receipt for the payment agreed, which amounted to Rp 3,130,000, to be made in three installments between Nov. 16 and Dec. 22, 2000).
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Young Bin Gwan: Good Korean food at Blok M
Young Bin Gwan: Good Korean food at Blok M JAKARTA (JP): Blok M, particularly the area lying between the bus terminal and Jl. Melawai Raya, is well-known for its multiplicity of Japanese and Korean restaurants as, before the economic crisis, there were significant numbers of expatriates from both countries living and working in the surrounding area.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
1 x 28 48 pt NCSB
1 x 28 48 pt NCSB Foreign policy, neighbors first By Kornelius Purba JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri has chosen the Philippines as the first country to visit since replacing Abdurrahman Wahid last month. 2.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao wants to be a photographer
Gusmao wants to be a photographer DILI (AP): East Timor's independence leader Xanana Gusmao doesn't want to be the territory's first president. He would rather be a photographer. But whether he can fulfill this wish is debatable.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Doctor's IDI membership
Doctor's IDI membership I am a member of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) under membership number IDI 35427. In mid March, 2001, I was transferred from Bengkulu province to Jakarta. In early April I registered myself at IDI's East Jakarta chapter to obtain a new membership card for which I paid the following: Registration fee Rp. 10,000 + 1988, 1999 administrative clearance fee Rp. 144,000 + contribution fees of 2000 and 2001 Rp. 168,000 + deposit fee at BNI Rp.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disbanding the Golkar Party
Disbanding the Golkar Party From Media Indonesia A number of social groups have demanded that the Golkar Party be disbanded, saying the party had committed sins during the New Order era and caused sufferings to the people. Honestly, I wonder whether people really lived in misery during Soeharto's era and whether they are living happily in the present reform era. What I can be sure of is that in the present era we are all living in uncertainty and there is no bright prospect is in sight.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges
Manulife faces bankruptcy charges JAKARTA (JP): Canadian-based life insurance firm PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) is in yet another legal bout, this time fending off bankruptcy charges at Central Jakarta Commercial Court, with a verdict announced this Thursday. AJMI legal representative Hotma Sitompoel said earlier this week that a relative of one of the company's clients filed a bankruptcy petition on July 25 charging AJMI with ignoring payments of a life insurance policy.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Officials blame each other over foreign trips
Officials blame each other over foreign trips JAKARTA (JP): The City Council and city administration blamed each other on Tuesday for the ineffectiveness of the councillors' foreign trips following recent "complaint" letters from Indonesian consulates. Chairman of the council Edy Waluyo accused the city administration's intercity cooperation office, which arranges the foreign trips, as the cause for the ineffectiveness of the trips.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's baby-faced assassin tipped to retain Asian crown
Indonesia's baby-faced assassin tipped to retain Asian crown MANILA (AFP): Defending men's singles champion Taufik Hidayat heads a cast of world class stars in the Asian Badminton Championships here from Wednedsay. Ranked fifth in the world, the baby-faced Indonesian is fresh from victory in the Singapore Open. But his bid to retain the crown he won last year in Jakarta faces a major obstacle in the shape of China's Xia Xuanze.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Former officer warns of military return to politics
Former officer warns of military return to politics JAKARTA (JP): Hasnan Habib, a retired Army lieutenant general, warned here on Tuesday of the possibility of a military comeback within the nation's political arena if politicians remained immature and unprofessional. "The higher the level of immaturity among politicians, the greater the military's chances of returning to the political arena," Hasnan said at a book launch.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
XL, BCA tie up for mBanking
XL, BCA tie up for mBanking JAKARTA (JP): Cellular network operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has reached an agreement with Bank Central Asia (BCA) to provide mobile banking services, better known as mBanking, for their customers, a senior executive said on Tuesday. Excel's business alliance manager for value added services Eric R. Palenewen said that the service would have a soft-launch on Sept. 21 and be commercially launched in October.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Caltex Indonesia output down
Caltex Indonesia output down JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesia's biggest oil producer PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia said on Tuesday output was running at 660,000 barrels per day, down from a forecast 705,000 bpd, because of a range of disruptions. Riau operations on the island of Sumatra of the oil giant, jointly owned by Chevron Corp and Texaco Inc, have been hit by a series of disputes with local administrators and workers in the past year.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Emphasis on bilateral ties back on foreign policy agenda
Emphasis on bilateral ties back on foreign policy agenda Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda has again underlined the importance of "a free and active" foreign policy, set out for the first time by Indonesia's founding father and first vice president Mohammad Hatta. In his interview with The Jakarta Post, Hassan explains the relevance of such a free and active policy, with an ultimate aim of restoring Indonesia's international credibility and confidence.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Campaign against syringe sharing
Campaign against syringe sharing JAKARTA (JP): Activists and doctors urged authorities to intensify campaigns to raise public awareness about the dangers of sharing hypodermic syringes. The remarks were made in a seminar that revealed that significant numbers of drug users carrying the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which could lead to the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), shared syringes.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Equestrian team revels in SEA Games challenge
Equestrian team revels in SEA Games challenge JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian equestrian team bound for the upcoming SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur is hoping to win two gold medals at the biennial sporting event next month.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay
3,000 teachers seek salary backpay PURBALINGGA, Central Java (JP): At least 3,000 teachers of state elementary, junior and senior high schools in the regency of Purbalingga thronged the local legislature building on Tuesday demanding the disbursement of the additional backpay derived from their salary increase in January this year. The demonstration took place at 12:30 p.m., soon after the teachers finished classes at their respective schools.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:15 Music 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Regional Program 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Be Friend with Nature 8:30 TV Drama 10:30 Music 11:30 Talk Show Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Presidential guards to be restructured
Presidential guards to be restructured JAKARTA (JP): Newly appointed chief of Paspampres (the presidential guards) Brig. Gen. Nono Sampono asserted on Tuesday that he would reorganize the squad so as to tighten security around the vicinity and quarters of the President and Vice President, reports said. Nono said that there should be a proper arrangement of the guards' duties since there were three groups of Paspampres that were assigned specific tasks, Antara reported.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Women better entrepreneurs than men: ADB
Women better entrepreneurs than men: ADB JAKARTA (JP): Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) led by women are more successful than those led by men, a survey conducted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) technical assistance team for Indonesia revealed on Tuesday. Results of the survey indicated that some 50 percent of female-led businesses have experienced growth in the last two years, while only 45 percent of male-led businesses grew.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie enjoys strong sales, but suffers losses in H1
Bakrie enjoys strong sales, but suffers losses in H1 JAKARTA (JP): The publicly-listed PT Bakrie & Brothers enjoyed stronger sales in the first half of this year, but still suffered a net loss of Rp 187.3 billion (US$21.87 million). The first-half net loss, however, was much smaller when compared to the Rp 1.8 trillion loss for the same period last year.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug. 21
Rupiah Rates Aug. 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Mandir (2x22)
1. Mandir (2x22) Bank Mandiri first half net profit up 102% 2. Pertam (3x15) Pertamina hopes to reach deal with Caltex over CPD by year-end 3. Jetro (2x20) Business sentiment in RI improving: JETRO 4. Maha (2x20) Malaysian PM proposes 'world tax' to help poor 5. APP (2x24) Asia Pulp & Paper suit says investors were misled 6. Manli2 (2x18) Manulife faces bankruptcy charges
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI, Thai, RP leaders visit Singapore
RI, Thai, RP leaders visit Singapore SINGAPORE (AP): Leaders of the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia will visit Singapore this week to meet officials in the tiny city-state to discuss the challenges they face within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will kick off the tours, arriving in Singapore on Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nuwa Wea plans to improve labor conditions
Nuwa Wea plans to improve labor conditions JAKARTA (JP): The appointment of Jacob Nuwa Wea as the new Minister of Manpower and Transmigration took many by surprise because of his being well-known as a strong supporter of workers' struggle for better welfare, which often clashes with employers. He is still chairman of the All-Indonesia Workers Union Federation (FSPSI).
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Jail term sought for alleged killers
Jail term sought for alleged killers TANGERANG (JP): A prosecutor asked the Tangerang District Court on Tuesday to sentence two people to 20 years in jail each for a premeditated murder of their friend who refused to lend them Rp 20,000 (US$2.35). Prosecutor Hotmaida told the court that defendants Subarja bin Kubil, 19, and Hubudin bin Sahrani, 23, were guilty of killing Kaman bin Jasiman, 20, in Nagrek village, Cisoka, Tangerang on Jan. 26 this year.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Singapore and Indonesia to co-host Tiger Cup
Singapore and Indonesia to co-host Tiger Cup MANILA (Reuters): The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has announced that Singapore and Indonesia will share the hosting rights for next year's Tiger Cup. The regional body, which is responsible for running several events in South East Asia, had originally awarded the tournament to Indonesia at a committee meeting during last year's event in Thailand.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Business sentiment in Indonesia improving: JETRO
Business sentiment in Indonesia improving: JETRO JAKARTA (JP): Japanese investors operating in Indonesia felt their businesses fared better in August, while those in four neighboring countries -- Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines -- thought their businesses worsened, a Japanese trade agency said.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taufik tipped to retain Asian badminton crown
Taufik tipped to retain Asian badminton crown MANILA (AFP): Defending men's singles champion Taufik Hidayat heads a cast of world class stars in the JVC Asian Badminton Championships here from Wednesday. Ranked fifth in the world, the baby-faced Indonesian is fresh from victory in the Singapore Open. But his bid to retain the crown he won last year in Jakarta faces a major obstacle in the shape of China's Xia Xuanze.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. No security guarantee for Indonesian ministers in Aceh
1. No security guarantee for Indonesian ministers in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): GAM could not guarantee the security of the Indonesian ministers visiting the restive province, according to GAM spokesman Sofyan Daud. "It depends on developments, especially when their visit is proven to cause the people and GAM to suffer more," Sofyan said to The Jakarta Post here on Tuesday. He did not go into details.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's ASEAN tour
Megawati's ASEAN tour President Megawati Soekarnoputri's departure for a one-week whirlwind tour of ASEAN countries marks an important milestone in Indonesia's relations with the world outside. Indonesia's relationship with ASEAN countries, to cite Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda's words, is "the cornerstone of our foreign policy". The Assocation of Southeast Asian Nations is a vital part of Indonesia's national security.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Election of ITB Rector
Election of ITB Rector From Republika The nomination and election process for the rector of the Bandung Institute of Technology reflects the highest respect of all in ITB academic circles for democracy and transparency. It is really an extraordinary breakthrough that even a foreigner can take up the position. However, some government regulations could pose an obstacle. Those who apply for nomination need not be ITB alumni.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hope for Indonesia
Hope for Indonesia Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri got high marks, even from erstwhile critics, on Thursday's state of the nation address. In the first major speech since assuming the chief executive's chair on July 23, she struck a statesmanlike chord, apologizing for human rights abuses by the military and vowing to tackle official corruption and restore economic health to an ailing nation.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Sports officials won't get SEAG holiday: KONI
Sports officials won't get SEAG holiday: KONI JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) brushed aside allegations that it would take advantage of the Kuala Lumpur 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by sending a large number of officials to the biennial event. "KONI realizes that currently it is difficult for us to secure enough money to finance our participation at the SEA Games.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya:
Where to go in Surabaya: Exhibition * Photo: Around the World, by 32 photographers, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 23. Music and Entertainment * Hyatt Regency Surabaya, Jl. Jend. Basuki Rakhmat 106-128 (Phone: 031 5311234): - Lobby: Gamelan (Traditional Music), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Except Saturday), Solo Pianist, Monday to Friday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Saturday, 7 p.m.
Wed, 22 Aug 2001, 00:00 WIB
Treat your acne right away
Treat your acne right away Dear Dr. Donya, After reading your article in The Jakarta Post, I would like to ask you if it is possible for an adult to use isotretnoin. I've had acne for almost a year, particularly infections on my chin. I've tried everything but the problem keeps returning. Can you please give me some advice? Thank you.