Archive: 28 August 2001
74 articles found
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
TEST
TEST Mr. Horst Kohler Managing Director International Monetary Fund Washington, D.C. 20431Dear Mr. Kohler:Despite many domestic uncertainties and a weaker external environment, the Government of Indonesia has made renewed progress in its economic program supported by an Extended Arrangement of the...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Officials unaware of embassy's road closure
Officials unaware of embassy's road closure JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso and Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Sofjan Yacoeb on Monday claimed they were uninformed about the closure of part of Jl.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Govt appoints consultant to value KPC stake
Govt appoints consultant to value KPC stake JAKARTA (JP): The government has appointed a consultant to appraise the value of the 51 percent stake in East Kalimantan- based coal mining firm PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) on offer for divestment.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
New intent to reform
New intent to reform The fewer programs of action stipulated in the new Letter of Intent (LoI) signed by the Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday do not by any means indicate fewer daunting reforms ahead.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Postal service
Postal serviceFrom Koran TempoOn July 18, 2001, I sent a money order of Rp 150,000 from the post office in Bogor, West Java, to my parents Hj. Rosdiana S of Jl Tangkahan Batu No. 166, Sigara-gara village, Patumbak, Medan, North Sumatra.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
From Koran Tempo
From Koran TempoMinister Yusril Ihza Mahendra is now trying to bring our fourth president to court. Won't this attempt trigger again an outbreak of counterproductive political conflict? Isn't President Megawati's wish that all sectors of the nation, former president Abdurrahman and the National...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Wither Indonesian tourism?
Wither Indonesian tourism? Saving Indonesia's tourist industryBy Imam Syafii JAKARTA (JP): With the appointment of Indonesia's new president and vice president, followed by the installment of the Gotong Royong Cabinet, the country's tourist industry hopes the new government will bring political...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
TV today
TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 News: Hallo, Metro Indonesia 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 Debating 3:15 Children's Program 3:40 Quiz 4:15 Children's Program...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
LP3ES must find ways to revive its influence
LP3ES must find ways to revive its influenceBy Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Anyone attending the glamorous 30th anniversary reception of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3ES) at the ballroom of the five- star Hilton Hotel in Jakarta on Monday evening...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): A metal detector and an X-ray scanner will be
JAKARTA (JP): A metal detector and an X-ray scanner will be installed in Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta next month in an effort to make the jail more secure, an official said here on Monday.Everyone, including the penitentiary staff, will have to pass through the security devices before...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Stronger public role sought on environmental protection
Stronger public role sought on environmental protection Indonesia is facing serious environmental problems, such as unchecked illegal logging, untreated waste dumping and forest fires. The new State Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarim discussed his plans and views in an interview with The...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Telkom must stop advertising itself
Telkom must stop advertising itselfFrom Rakyat MerdekaOn Aug. 10, 1999, I submitted an application for the installation of a new telephone line in my residence in the Tegal Alur Kalideres area to the state-owned company Telkom of Sumur Bor chapter, Kalideres, West Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Upholding human rights
Upholding human rights The lack of will on Indonesia's part to bring human rights violations in this country to justice has compelled the international community to involve itself deeper in the issue. It cannot be denied that the sense of pride runs deep in this nation.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Groups rapped for cowardly actions
Groups rapped for cowardly actions Both the major Bahasa Malaysia dailies hit out at the so- called freedom fighters who carry out violent attacks in the name of jihad (struggle), saying that their actions only served to ruin the image of Islam.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
UN praises East Timor's peaceful campaigning
UN praises East Timor's peaceful campaigning DILI, East Timor (Agencies): United Nations officials said on Monday the campaign for East Timor's historic elections has been one of the most peaceful that the world body has supervised in many years.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
1. Trip - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Trip - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 No trips abroad starting next year, says PPP 2. Tebet - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Robbers shoot victim, get away with Rp 180m 3. Council - 36 NCSB, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x16 Councillors complain about low salary 4.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Housemaid jailed for stealing
Housemaid jailed for stealing TANGERANG (JP): A housemaid was sentenced to one-year imprisonment on Monday for stealing her employer's valuables at Poris housing complex in Tangerang.Presiding judge Sitinjak of the Tangerang District Court said in the verdict that the defendant Saroh, 21, who was...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
New LoI hailed by economists, analysts
New LoI hailed by economists, analysts JAKARTA (JP): Economists and analysts hailed the new Letter of Intent (LoI) signed on Monday by the Indonesian government for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying the targets outlined in the agreement are rational and attainable.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
WB aids coral reef preservation
WB aids coral reef preservation MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The World Bank and the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) have extended grants totaling US$10.9 million to support the preservation of coral reefs in the Taka Bonerate National Marine Park in Selayar district.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Malaysia still has faith in privatization, but is more careful
Malaysia still has faith in privatization, but is more careful now - Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFX): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said his government still has faith in privatization but is more careful in implementing the policy after the failure of several privatized companies.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Latest letter of intent between Indonesia, IMF
Latest letter of intent between Indonesia, IMF The following is the full text of the new Letter of Intent signed by the Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday. 1. This memorandum builds upon the economic program described in the Memoranda of Economic and Financial...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Asian currencies mostly up late as stock markets surge
Asian currencies mostly up late as stock markets surge TOKYO (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies rose modestly late Monday, spurred by the surge in many of Asia's stock markets despite the yen's slight fall against the U.S. dollar.But with important U.S.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Australia, RI turn away asylum ship carrying Afghans
Australia, RI turn away asylum ship carrying Afghans CANBERRA (Agencies): Australia refused entry on Monday to a Norwegian freighter carrying hundreds of Afghan and other boat people, the first time it has turned back a ship carrying asylum seekers.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Suu Kyi's NLD hopeful over talks with junta
Suu Kyi's NLD hopeful over talks with junta YANGON (Reuters): Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) expressed optimism on Monday over talks with the ruling military as United Nations special envoy Razali Ismail began a four-day visit to mediate the dialog.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Malaysia more careful in privatization: Mahathir
Malaysia more careful in privatization: Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFX): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said his government still has faith in privatization but is more careful in implementing the policy after the failure of several privatized companies.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Malaysia still has faith in privatization, but is more careful
Malaysia still has faith in privatization, but is more careful now - Mahathir KUALA LUMPUR (AFX): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said his government still has faith in privatization but is more careful in implementing the policy after the failure of several privatized companies.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Women activists push for more seats in government
Women activists push for more seats in government JAKARTA (JP): Women activists demanded on Monday that at least 30 percent of all seats in the executive and legislative branches of government be allocated to women at the 2004 general election to redress the current gender imbalance in politics.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
American found dead
American found dead JAKARTA (JP): An American lawyer was found dead in room 1423 of the Mandarin Oriental in Central Jakarta on Monday afternoon.The victim, identified as 50-year-old Mark Anthony Christiny, a resident of 205 West 57th Street, New York 10107, was found dead by the bellhop at around...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Haze
Haze East Kalimantan forest fires feared to spread. Page 2 Foreign trips No trips abroad starting next year, says PPP. Page 3 East Timor East Timor, a new nation is born. Page 4LP3ES LP3ES, a place that has produced many famous scholars. Page 5Golf Woods claims sudden death playoff victory.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Bus crash kills four in Bogor
Bus crash kills four in Bogor BOGOR (JP): Four people were killed and 10 seriously injured on Monday morning in a bus collision on Jagorawi toll road in the Sentul area, which witnesses said was caused by the bus driver's negligence.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
JSX bomber flown to Jakarta from North Aceh
JSX bomber flown to Jakarta from North Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The convicted executor of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) bombing last year, Ibrahim Hasan, has been flown on Monday afternoon from Lhokseumawe in North Aceh to Jakarta by helicopter and is expected to arrive in the capital later in the...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Ragunan zoo struggles to maintain its popularity
Ragunan zoo struggles to maintain its popularityText and photo by Bambang Parlupi JAKARTA (JP): Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays.Few know, however, the zoo, which is now located near Pasar Minggu area, was formerly located in Cikini, Central...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Transmigration site abandoned
Transmigration site abandoned BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Almost 1,500 hectares of arable land made available to transmigrants in Bengkulu has been deserted for almost ten years as the local administration there failed to install an irrigation system.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Nonpolluting 'becak'
Nonpolluting 'becak' It is with dismay that I read recently of the war that has been declared against becak (pedicab) drivers in Jakarta. Surely the becak is the most inoffensive means of public transportation on the streets of Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
KL mulls coal purchases, gas and oil collaboration
KL mulls coal purchases, gas and oil collaboration KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday expressed Malaysia's desire to work with Indonesia on oil and gas exploration and to buy more coal to reduce the country's dependence on gas."We have invested in plantations.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Councillors complain about low salary
Councillors complain about low salary JAKARTA (JP): City councillors celebrated on Monday their second year in legislature with a "complaint" that they were paid less than their fellow councillors in other provinces.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
PDI-P opposes Gafur's win of North Maluku governorship
PDI-P opposes Gafur's win of North Maluku governorship MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan)'s faction at the North Maluku legislative council opposed the victory of Abdul Gafur, a Golkar Party member, in the province's gubernatorial elections.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Sundanese culture copes with modernization
Sundanese culture copes with modernizationBy Yuli Tri Suwarni BANDUNG (JP): Children nowadays are becoming strangers to the local folk stories of Ciung Wanara, Lutung Kasarung and Sangkuriang. In fact, they are more familiar with the Japanese cartoon characters of Crayon Sinchan, Doraemon and...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
East Timor, a new nation is born
East Timor, a new nation is bornBy Kusnanto Anggoro JAKARTA (JP): An independent state of East Timor is being born. On Aug. 30, 2001, the second anniversary of the referendum that resulted in the separation of East Timor from Indonesia, the East Timorese will vote in national elections for an...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
10 feared trapped in Mt. Slamet fire
10 feared trapped in Mt. Slamet fire PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): Ten hikers are feared to be trapped by a fire on Central Java's Mt. Slamet, which started on Sunday, according to local police."We asked them to come down, but they ignored our request and we had to leave them," Banyumas Police...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Detention period extended for GAM negotiators
Detention period extended for GAM negotiators BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The Aceh Police have extended the period of detention of six negotiators from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) by another 40 days, reportedly for the sake of facilitating further investigation and inquiry.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
No trips abroad starting next year, says PPP
No trips abroad starting next year, says PPP JAKARTA (JP): The United Development Party (PPP) decided on Monday to forbid its 13 councillors from going on overseas trips, but allowed them to proceed with planned tours for the rest of the year.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Prison to install metal detector, X-ray scanner
Prison to install metal detector, X-ray scanner JAKARTA (JP): A metal detector and an X-ray scanner will be installed in Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta next month in an effort to make the jail more secure, an official said here on Monday.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
History museum closed temporarily
History museum closed temporarily JAKARTA (JP): The history museum at Taman Fatahilllah in West Jakarta will be temporarily closed for fumigation of the main hall from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31.The museum, famous for its colonial furniture collection, will be open to public again starting Sept. 1.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 27, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 1,500 -25 152,500 Adindo Foresta 110 0 5,000 AGIS 135 0 88,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 1,275 -550 2,280,500...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Thai floods kill 170 people
Thai floods kill 170 people BANGKOK (Reuters): Monsoon floods in northern Thailand over the last three weeks have killed 170 people, displaced 6,661 villagers, and devastated thousands of houses and roads, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Court refuses to defer trial
Court refuses to defer trial JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta District Court rejected a request from Hendra Rahardja's lawyers to postpone his trial until the Supreme Court made a statement on the case.Hendra, a former commissioner of Bank Harapan Sentosa (BHS), is accused of abusing Rp 2.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
ASEAN auto sales up in first half despite economic slowdown
ASEAN auto sales up in first half despite economic slowdown SINGAPORE (AFP): Motor vehicle sales in the four biggest Southeast Asian markets rose 7.8 percent from a year ago to 489,676 units in the first six months of 2001, according to an industry monitor.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Soedradjad: LP3ES should make constructive efforts to survive
Soedradjad: LP3ES should make constructive efforts to survive J. Soedradjad Djiwandono is a former governor of Bank Indonesia and currently a senior visiting research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) of Singapore.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Govt to sell remaining Gresik stake to Cemex
Govt to sell remaining Gresik stake to Cemex JAKARTA (JP): The government announced on Monday that it planned to divest its remaining 51 percent stake in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik to the Mexican-based PT Cemex Indonesia, a move that will net the government US$520 million.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Susanto, Andrean set for world chess event
Susanto, Andrean set for world chess event JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) has picked Susanto Megaranto and Andrean Susilodinata to represent the country at the Junior World Chess Championship, which will be held in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Rupiah Rates Aug.27
Rupiah Rates Aug.27 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,170.00 9,170.00 8,627.00 8,713.00Austrian schilling 1 541.96 608.63 572.28 578.30Australian dollar 1 4,343.17 4,879.36 4,586.11 4,636.19Belgian franc 1 184.87 207.61 195.21 197.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Soedradjad: LP3ES should make constructive efforts to survive
Soedradjad: LP3ES should make constructive efforts to survive J. Soedradjad Djiwandono is a former governor of Bank Indonesia and currently a senior visiting research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) of Singapore.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Robbers shoot victim, make away with Rp 180 million
Robbers shoot victim, make away with Rp 180 million JAKARTA (JP): While police and senior city officials were discussing plans to crack down on street crimes, an audacious robbery took place on Monday in the busy Tebet area of South Jakarta, during which a man was shot in the leg and Rp 180 million...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
JAKARTA (JP): An independent state of East Timor is being
JAKARTA (JP): An independent state of East Timor is being born. On Aug. 30 2001, the second anniversary of the popular consultation that resulted in the separation of East Timor from Indonesia, the East Timorese will vote in national elections for an 88-member Constituent Assembly that will have...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
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LP3ES, a place that has produced many famous scholars By Rikza Abdullah JAKARTA (JP): Anyone attending the glamorous 30th anniversary reception of the Institute for Social and Economic Research, Education and Information (LP3ES) at the ballroom of the five- star Hilton Hotel in Jakarta on Monday...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Prambanan lures rare birds
Prambanan lures rare birdsText and photo by Bambang M. PRAMBANAN (JP): Hardly spotted in its natural habitat now, some rare gelatik (Java sparrows) have picked an unusual site, the beautiful Prambanan temple, as their last resort in search of a permanent home.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Bandung Art Event 2001Exhibitions: Painting: Ruang Alternatif X, Galeri Adira, Jl. Kiaracondong 33 E (Phone: 022 7216758), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Sept. 8. Painting, Galeri 16, Jl. Raya Cibeureum 16, until Sept. 22.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
ASEAN auto sales up despite economic slowdown
ASEAN auto sales up despite economic slowdown SINGAPORE (AFP): Motor vehicle sales in the four biggest Southeast Asian markets rose 7.8 percent from a year ago to 489,676 units in the first six months of 2001, according to an industry monitor.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
RI, Malaysia to combine antiterrorist effort
RI, Malaysia to combine antiterrorist effort KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Indonesian and Malaysian leaders agreed here on Monday to step up efforts to prevent international terrorism spreading to both countries, officials said.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Govt plans to sell 51% stake in BCA, Niaga this year
Govt plans to sell 51% stake in BCA, Niaga this year JAKARTA (JP): The government plans to sell off another 51 percent stake in the publicly listed PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Niaga by the end of this year, pending consultation with the House of Representatives.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
State accounts receivable
State accounts receivableFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOne potential state asset that could create fresh funds is state accounts receivable resulting from bad debts at state banks. But these accounts would have to be converted into liquid assets first.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
[i]... Brunei is one step ahead of the Philippines in its
... Brunei is one step ahead of the Philippines in its determination to prevent the kingdom from becoming a haven for dirty money laundering...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
1. BCA (3 x 15)
1. BCA (3 x 15) Govt plans to sell 51% stake in BCA, Niaga this year 2. Comment (3 x 14) New LoI hailed by economists and analysts 3. Cement (2 x 20) Govt to sell remaining Gresik stake to Cemex 4. KPC (2 x 24) Govt appoints consultant to value KPC stake
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Govt's new plan on Aceh gets mixed responses
Govt's new plan on Aceh gets mixed responses JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to take resolute action against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) amid an ongoing negotiation process currently under way in restive Aceh, has received a mixed response from both legislators and political observers.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Australia cannot distance itself from Asia
Australia cannot distance itself from Asia The following is based on the address of Australia's Prime Minister John Howard in on Aug. 22, in which he outlined his foreign policy. The function in Canberra was held by the Menzies Research Center.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Bali only wants skilled people
Bali only wants skilled people DENPASAR, Bali: Bali governor Dewa Beratha warned unskilled people not to seek employment in the province, saying that unskilled people lacking identity documents had only created population problems.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Opportunities for pedicab drivers
Opportunities for pedicab driversFrom Warta KotaOne of our activities in the Cilandak Study Workshop (SKB) of the Ministry of National Education is to develop human potential through extra curricular education.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
6Window for IMF
6Window for IMF...the GOI has accelerated the transfer of staff to the regions, such that a total of 2.1 million civil servants will be transferred by end-2001, reducing the central government payroll to 1.6 million...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Robbers shoot victim, get away with Rp 180m
Robbers shoot victim, get away with Rp 180m JAKARTA (JP): While police and senior city officials were discussing plans to crack down on street crimes, an audacious robbery took place on Monday in the busy Tebet area of South Jakarta, during which a man was shot in the leg and Rp 180 million...
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
FPI, PPMI demand Islamic law
FPI, PPMI demand Islamic law JAKARTA (JP): Some 5,000 supporters of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Indonesian Muslim Workers Association (PPMI) took to the streets on Monday, demanding the revival of the Jakarta Charter on Islamic law in the 1945 Constitution.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Govt and IMF sign new LoI
Govt and IMF sign new LoI JAKARTA (JP): After eight months of delay, the government signed on Monday a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), giving Indonesia a much needed boost in renewing confidence among the international financial community.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Thirty-year-old research center, first home of famed scholars
Thirty-year-old research center, first home of famed scholars J. Soedradjad Djiwandono is a former governor of Bank Indonesia and currently a senior visiting research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) of Singapore.
Tue, 28 Aug 2001
Death sentence for Tommy
Death sentence for TommyFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe murderer of Supreme Court justice Syafiuddin Kartasasmita admitted that he had directly received Rp 100 million and a 9 mm caliber Beretta pistol from Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra.