Archive: 19 September 2001
79 articles found
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt to raise power rates an average of 8.19%
Govt to raise power rates an average of 8.19% OR Power rates to increase an average 8.19 percent JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would raise electricity rates by an average of 8.19 percent starting next month to mark the second and last stage of last July's 17.47 percent increase.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
500 TNI personnel from E.Timor return home
500 TNI personnel from E.Timor return home JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel who were East Timorese natives voluntarily surrendered their military badges and returned to their homeland, a top military chief said on Tuesday. Udayana Military Command Commander Maj. Gen. William da Costa talked to reporters after inspecting the construction of a dormitory for troops in Ajendam. "I could not hold them back.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ferry transport inaugurated
Ferry transport inaugurated KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La Ode Kaimoeddin inaugurated on Monday the operation of the Pulau Sagori ferry to serve a new route linking Torobulu in Kendari to Tampo in Muna. Kaimoeddin said the inauguration of the ferry service showed the central government's support in people-oriented development programs in the region.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt anticipates rising influx of illegal immigrants
Govt anticipates rising influx of illegal immigrants JAKARTA (JP): The government has taken the rising influx of illegal immigrants as a serious problem, especially in connection with widespread fear to organized terrorism, an official said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;Asip A. Hasani; YOGYAKARTA (JP): Cemeti Art House on Panjaitan Street Yogyakarta looked more like a market of secondhand goods on Wednesday evening, September 5, during the opening ceremony of young artist Bambang Toko Witjaksono's art exhibition. The front room of the gallery was full of tens of second hand goods sellers with their various merchandises such as electronics, household goods, antiques, clothes, and so on.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati in Hawaii en route to the U.S.
Megawati in Hawaii en route to the U.S. HONOLULU(JP): President Megawati Soekarnopuri arrived here on Monday afternoon (7:11 a.m. on Tuesday in Jakarta) on the first leg of her nine-day working visit to the United States. The purpose of her visit is to help Indonesia gain economic recovery but it is uncertain whether the agenda will stick following the deadly terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on Sept. 11.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah closes lower on debt woes, other currencies weak
Rupiah closes lower on debt woes, other currencies weak JAKARTA (Dow Jones): The Indonesian rupiah closed lower Tuesday as the markets ignored a 50-basis-point cut in U.S. rates, focusing instead on local company's demand for dollars to repay debt. The dollar was quoted between Rp 9,520 rupiah and Rp 9,560 late Tuesday, much higher than Rp 9,310 to Rp 9,340 Monday. "The market was driven by real demand for dollars from local corporates," a local trader said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom reviews Singtel offer
Telkom reviews Singtel offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering a Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the Telkom's top executive.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irian lacks
Irian lacks qualified teachers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Puncak Jaya regency's dream of quality education will not come true in the foreseeable future because the local teacher training institute has failed to produce qualified teachers, an official said on Tuesday. The regency established the institute in 1999 after migrant teachers fled the regency in the early 1990s when they were threatened by secessionist activists and rebels.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
110,000 city employees to receive back pay late
110,000 city employees to receive back pay late JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Tuesday that it could not disburse six-months back pay totaling Rp 300 billion (US$3.3 million) for its 110,000 civil servants on schedule in the middle of this month due to some technical problems.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Struggling Asia faces a prolonged slump after US attacks
Struggling Asia faces a prolonged slump after US attacks SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's troubled economies, already hammered by the global slowdown, now face the prospect of a prolonged slump in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the United States, economists said Tuesday. The attacks have slowed world trade to a crawl and for the export-led Asian economies who depend heavily on the US market, the prognosis is grim.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/DISCOURSE
JP/1/DISCOURSE Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia until last year. Question: Why is President Bush going ahead with his invitation to President Megawati, despite the recent terrorist attacks?
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom to review Singtel's offer
Telkom to review Singtel's offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering a Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the Telkom's top executive.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. takes action against terrorism
U.S. takes action against terrorism Like most mornings over the past ten years that I've lived among you fine Indonesians, I woke up on Sept. 15 in the morning to find your excellent paper on my doorstep. Though normally abhorrent of anything connected with the horror of war, I was happy to be greeted with these headlines U.S. prepares for war. That's long awaited and welcome good news.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit
Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia until last year. Question: Why is President Bush going ahead with his invitation to President Megawati, despite the recent terrorist attacks?
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah
Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed rubber and palm oil plantation firm PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations predicted a return to profit this year, on expectations the rupiah would average Rp 9,500 to the U.S dollar this year. Bakrie Sumatra president Ambono Janurianto said on Tuesday the company targeted a net profit of Rp 12.59 billion (about US$1.3 million) this year, up from Rp 193.65 billion in net loss last year.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dewi Fortuna responds
Dewi Fortuna responds I regret very much that my interview published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 14 concerning the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) and the Pentagon has been misconstrued by some people as an endorsement of these heinous acts. Let met state clearly here that I have always been opposed to violence, especially acts that cause the loss of innocent lives, whether they are carried out by state or non-state actors.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Petronas gets oil block
Petronas gets oil block SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia has awarded the Tanjung Aru block, located offshore Kalimantan in the Makassar Straits, to Malaysia's state oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd., or Petronas, the company said in a statement released Tuesday. Petronas said its exploration unit Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. will hold a 50 percent stake in the block. The remaining 50 percent will be held by Amerada Hess Corp., which will act as the block operator.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
U-16 soccer c'ship quaterfinals to start
U-16 soccer c'ship quaterfinals to start JAKARTA (JP): The final-eight round of the U-16 national soccer championship will kick off on Sunday with the organizers pondering the establishment of centralized training camps as part of a plan to ensure the development of young players. The eight clubs are divided into two groups. Group C comprises Planet Ciparay, Pelita Bakrie, ASIOP and Bina Pakuan, which will play at Kuningan Stadium, Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
OBITUARY
OBITUARY Veteran singer and film actor Rachmat Kartolo passed away at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. He had been receiving treatment since Aug. 28 at the Army's Gatot Soebroto Hospital in Central Jakarta for the blood-related disease, Hematomisis malena. Born in Jakarta 63 years ago, Kartolo was well-known for his melancholic hit Patah Hati (Broken Heart) in the 1960s. He was survived by one wife Ratna Juwita and a son Muhammad Raka Daniel. The body had been laid to rest at the family's residence on Jl.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ari Sigit's remains in hospital
Ari Sigit's remains in hospital JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has delayed transferring the grandson of former president Soeharto, Ari Haryo Wibowo, alias Ari Sigit, to Salemba Prison as he is undergoing medical treatment at Kramatjati Police Hospital, his lawyer said on Tuesday. "We received notification that the office is delaying transferring him, but Ari will be placed at Salemba as soon as the doctors have declared him fit," Muhammad Burhanuddin, the lawyer, said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP to establish antiterrorist coalition in SE Asia
RP to establish antiterrorist coalition in SE Asia MANILA (AFP): The Philippines on Tuesday said it would initiate the creation of a regional anti-terrorist coalition to support a looming United States retaliation against attackers that partly destroyed the Pentagon and reduced the World Trade Center towers into rubble last week. President Gloria Arroyo met with congressional leaders and her cabinet to come up with a specific response to the U.S. global war on terrorism.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
YLKI opens Complaint Month
YLKI opens Complaint Month JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has launched a two-month "Public Transportation Complaint Month" that will last through October. The foundation is inviting members of the public to voice their opinions about public transportation services. According to YLKI, safety on public transportation is often neglected, citing as an example the fatal train accident in Cirebon, West Java, on Sept. 1, which killed 42 people.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt sees increase in illegal immigrants a serious problem
Govt sees increase in illegal immigrants a serious problem JAKARTA (JP): The government views the rising influx of illegal immigrants as a serious problem, especially in connection with widespread fear of organized terrorism, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Domestic worker narrates tragic tale of maltreatment
Domestic worker narrates tragic tale of maltreatment JAKARTA (JP): The life of Jumiati is a reflection of thousands of poor villagers who come to the city seeking a better life. The 19-year-old, like many others, came to the capital with high hopes. Jumiati, who only completed elementary school education, actually was not asking for much. She just wanted to work as a domestic helper for a good family. She said that she had heard about abuse of domestic workers, but was willing to take the risk.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah
Bakrie plantation sees profit on stronger rupiah JAKARTA (JP): Publicly listed rubber and palm oil plantation firm PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations predicted a return to profit this year, on expectations the rupiah would average Rp 9,500 to the U.S dollar this year. Bakrie Sumatra president Ambono Janurianto said on Tuesday the company targeted a net profit of Rp 12.59 billion (about US$1.3 million) this year, up from Rp 193.65 billion in net loss last year.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit
Megawati's balancing act in U.S. visit How can President Megawati Soekarnoputri make the best of a delicate visit to the United States, given last week's tragedy? The Jakarta Post talked to Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, a former envoy to France who was also ambassador to Australia until last year. Question: Why is President Bush going ahead with his invitation to President Megawati, despite the recent terrorist attacks?
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ailing Asia faces prolonged slump after U.S. attacks
Ailing Asia faces prolonged slump after U.S. attacks SINGAPORE (AFP): Asia's troubled economies, already hammered by the global slowdown, now face the prospect of a prolonged slump in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the United States, economists said Tuesday. The attacks have slowed world trade to a crawl and for the export-led Asian economies who depend heavily on the US market, the prognosis is grim.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Maid - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15
1. Maid - 48 MM, 3 cols, 3 lines, 3x 15 Lengthy procedures stall investigation of maid abuse case 2. Jumiati - 28 HBC, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x24 Domestic worker narrates tragic tale of maltreatment 3. Clean - 36 NCSB, 3 cols, 2 lines, 2x16 Cleaners complain of being underpaid 4. Rapel - 32 HBC, 3 cols, 2 line, 2x 20 110,000 city employees to receive back pay late 5. Ari - 24 HB, 1 col, 3 lines, 1x10 Ari Sigit remains in hospital 6.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timor
East Timor 500 TNI members of East Timorese origin return home. Page 2 Maid Lengthy procedures stall probe of maid abuse case. Page 3 Reform MPR opposes political reform. Page 4 SEA Games SEA Games offer moment to savor. Page 7 Medicine Dosage vital in herbal medicine. Page 9 Rupiah Rupiah closes lower on debt woes, other currencies weak. Page 11 Power Power rates to increase by average of 8.19%. Page 12
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR opposes political reform
MPR opposes political reform By Smita Notosusanto JAKARTA (JP): All of a sudden, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is debating a proposal for direct presidential elections (DPEs) again. The debate gives the impression that the MPR is finally making significant inroads into the amendment of the 1945 Constitution, contrary to public criticism of its poor performance record. But are these debates really as progressive as they sound?
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Medan teachers demand unpaid back pay
Medan teachers demand unpaid back pay MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP):Hundreds of teachers based in the capital of North Sumatra, Medan, thronged the mayoralty on Tuesday demanding unpaid back pay dating back to January this year. Hundreds of students from more than 60 junior and senior high schools joined the teachers grouped under the Communication Forum for Teachers' Struggle (FKPG). They insisted on meeting with Mayor Abdillah to discuss their problem.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Army chief apologizes over fatal clash
Army chief apologizes over fatal clash JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto apologized on Tuesday for Saturday's deadly clash in Madiun, East Java, while the death toll reached three following the death of another teenager who was shot in the incident.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asian Currencies Mostly Dn Late;Off Lows On Taliban News
Asian Currencies Mostly Dn Late;Off Lows On Taliban News SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies wavered late Tuesday, but were off their intraday lows as the dollar lost ground against the yen following reports the ruling Taliban had urged Afghans to prepare for a holy war against the U.S. should it attack. "The markets are nervous about a war," said a dealer at an Asian bank.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to cancel luxury tax on soft drinks
Govt urged to cancel luxury tax on soft drinks JAKARTA (JP): Soft drink manufacturers called on the government to revoke the 10 percent luxury tax imposed on their products arguing that they could in no way be categorized as luxury goods. Chairman of the Association of Soft Drink Industries (ASRIM) Mugijanto said in a press statement on Tuesday that soft drinks, including packaged mineral water and carbonated beverages, were consumed by all classes in society.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): Suddenly, the People's Consultative Assembly is
JAKARTA (JP): Suddenly, the People's Consultative Assembly is debating the proposal of direct presidential elections (DPE) again. 2. Law -- 1 x 42 36pt optima bold Japan should not repeat failure in Gulf War TOKYO: Led by the United States, the international community is stepping up efforts to present a united front against the specter of terrorism that is directly challenging peace and democracy. 3.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
4. Mega ---- 2x17
4. Mega ---- 2x17 Megawati in Hawaii en route to the U.S.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Maid jailed for killing fetus
Maid jailed for killing fetus SINGAPORE (AFP): An Indonesian maid who kept a dead fetus in a shoebox has been jailed along with her Singaporean boyfriend who helped her carry out an illegal abortion, press reports said on Tuesday. Dwi Astuti, 24, was at least five months pregnant when she swallowed two stomach ulcer pills and inserted two others into her private parts in July, triggering a miscarriage, the Straits Times said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Audit commission to be trained how to investigate
Audit commission to be trained how to investigate JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will soon collaborate with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the National Police for the provision of training on conducting investigations.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Performance * Jazz Concert by Trio Braam, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 7 p.m., Sept. 22. 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. to 9 p.m. - Cascades Poolside Restaurant: Jazz Band, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
500 TNI members of East Timorese origin return home
500 TNI members of East Timorese origin return home JAKARTA (JP): At least 500 Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel who were East Timorese natives voluntarily surrendered their military badges and returned to their homeland, a top military chief said on Tuesday. Udayana Military Commander Maj. Gen. Willem da Costa talked to reporters after inspecting the construction of a dormitory for troops in Ajendam. "I could not hold them back.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S. grants Jordan US$50m
U.S. grants Jordan US$50m AMMAN (AFP): Jordan received a US$50-million economic and development assistance grant from the United States on Tuesday to support its balance of payments, the U.S. embassy said in a statement. The funds will help "support Jordan's ongoing economic restructuring and reform process, promote investment, stimulate trade, generate employment and increase household income," the statement said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games offer moments to savor
SEA Games offer moments to savor KUALA LUMPUR (JP): The 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur came to a close on Monday to the jubilation of the home team after its unprecedented win in the region's biennial sporting meet. Over 4,500 sportsmen and women from the 10 nations located in the region came up against each other to fight for glory. The athletes did their utmost on the field, the coaches worked hard on strategy and the officials were busy counting up the medals.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Army chief apologizes over Madiun incident
Army chief apologizes over Madiun incident JAKARTA (JP): Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto apologized on Tuesday for Saturday's deadly clash in Madiun, East Java, while the death toll reached three following the death of another teenager who was shot in the incident.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever hits Bogor
Dengue fever hits Bogor BOGOR (JP): Three hundred and sixty-six people suffered from dengue fever and one person died from the disease between January and August of this year, a health agency official said on Monday. Bogor Health Agency chief Triwandha Elan said that last year 631 people suffered from dengue fever and five people died. He said that the Bogor administration was trying to free the city of dengue hemorrhagic fever, which is transmitted by the aedes mosquito.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Children's Program 4:45 Quiz 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 Talk Show 10:00 News 10:30 Music 11:30 Comedy 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, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cleaners complain of being underpaid
Cleaners complain of being underpaid JAKARTA (JP): Employees of cleaning service firms who work at City Hall have complained that they are paid far less than the minimum wage set by the city administration. "I have been working at City Hall for almost three years, but my salary is still Rp 220,000 a month," one cleaner, who asked not to be named, told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Electricity customers sue PLN in Kupang
Electricity customers sue PLN in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): A group of 232 electricity customers has filed a lawsuit against the local branch of the state electricity company PT PLN, seeking compensation of Rp 5 billion for unilateral cuts in the power supply. The plaintiffs, including entrepreneurs, civil servants, retired policemen, the provincial chapter of the Consumer Protection Agency (YLKI) and 10 lawyers, filed the lawsuit at the Kupang district court on Tuesday.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Power rates to increase by average 8.19%
Power rates to increase by average 8.19% JAKARTA (JP): The government said on Tuesday it would raise electricity rates by an average of 8.19 percent starting next month to mark the second and last stage of last July's 17.47 percent increase. State electricity company PLN will gain a revenue boost of Rp 1.4 trillion (about US$147.36 million) from the increase, said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro in a hearing with House of Representatives Commission VIII.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (2 x 25)
1. Duit (2 x 25) Rupiah closes lower on debt woes, other currencies weak 2. Market ( 1 x 35 ) Asian stocks end mixed on Taliban news 3. Oil (1 x 35 ) Oil loses ground, nervous on U.S. action 4. Gold ( 2 x 22) Gold steady in Europe after Taliban war cry 5. Palm ( 2 x 18 ) U.S. probes terrorist link to stock trades
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Irian Jaya lacks qualified teachers
Irian Jaya lacks qualified teachers JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Puncak Jaya regency's dream of quality education will not come true in the foreseeable future because the local teacher training institute has failed to produce qualified teachers, an official said on Tuesday. The regency established the institute in 1999 after migrant teachers fled the regency in the early 1990s when they were threatened by secessionist activists and rebels.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Telkom reviews Singtel's offer
Telkom reviews Singtel's offer JAKARTA (JP): The board of commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is considering Singapore Telecommunications' (Singtel) offer to buy out KPN NV's shares in cellular company PT Telkomsel which it controls, according to the former's top executive.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey
RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors have continued to stay away from Indonesia despite an increase in the global flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2000, according to the United Nation's World Investment Report 2001.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's mission
Megawati's mission Had it not been for the horrible disaster that struck New York and Washington on September 11 last week, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's current overseas trip, particularly to the United States, would not have caused that much controversy.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Pulogadung problem-ridden bus terminal to be moved
Pulogadung problem-ridden bus terminal to be moved By Muninggar Sri Saraswati JAKARTA (JP): When you arrive in Pulogadung bus terminal, East Jakarta, your first impression will be: Terrible! That is certain, no doubt about it. The largest bus station in the city is notorious for its disorganized state and crime. Head of Pulogadung bus station, Nadias Sjam, said that at least 1,200 city and inter-city public buses use the 3.5-hectare terminal every day.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia has awarded the Tanjung Aru
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Indonesia has awarded the Tanjung Aru block, located offshore Kalimantan in the Makassar Straits, to Malaysia's state oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd., or Petronas, the company said in a statement released Tuesday. Petronas said its exploration unit Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd. will hold a 50 percent stake in the block. The remaining 50 percent will be held by Amerada Hess Corp., which will act as the block operator.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Important elements of autonomy
Important elements of autonomy From Media Indonesia In response to an editorial titled, "Menyelamatkan manisnya madu" (savoring the sweet taste of honey) in Media Indonesia daily published on Sept. 6, 2001, I would like to put forward my view. I am of the view that there must be three important elements to the implementation of regional autonomy: first, coordination and correlation; second, vision and mission; and third, selectiveness and fair implementation.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mining firm faces lawsuit
Mining firm faces lawsuit MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Dozens of residents in Luit Raya in the Permata Intan subdistrict filed a lawsuit against gold-mining company PT Indo Muro Kencana (IMK) over a land dispute. In the lawsuit, residents are demanding the company pay compensation amounting to Rp 2.6 billion (US$286,501), said Herly S. Penyang, a representative of the 35 neighbors, after a meeting with North Barito Regent Badaruddin.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18
Rupiah Rates Sept. 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Man too old to get married
Man too old to get married BANDUNG, West Java: A 70-year-old man who went missing for four days after his children prohibited him from taking another wife was found dead in the well in his backyard on Monday, his relatives said on Tuesday. Somareja, a resident of Cicalengka, just east of Bandung, was believed to have committed suicide after he was forced to relinquish his dream of marrying the woman he loved, Antara reported.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Lengthy procedures stall investigation of maid abuse case
Lengthy procedures stall investigation of maid abuse case JAKARTA (JP): Ten days have passed since a housemaid set herself ablaze in despair while her coworker is still hospitalized due to severe injuries. But their employers, whom the survivor said were the source of the tragedy, have yet to be detained. "The case is being handled and in the meantime we are still waiting for the results of the medical tests (of the survivor)," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Wealth audit
Wealth audit commission to be trained how to investigate JAKARTA (JP): The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) will soon collaborate with the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the National Police for the provision of training on conducting investigations.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Reform necessary within PT KAI
Reform necessary within PT KAI From Koran Tempo The recent, terrifying accident between a passenger train and a locomotive that was shunting in Cirebon station caused a huge number of victims, loss of passengers' property and heavy damage to the nation's assets. Subsequently, the minister of transportation and his "assistant" (nb. meaning the chief, or top management) in the state railway company (PT KAI) said they would immediately resign, to which I expressed my "salute".
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP jobless dips to 10.1%
RP jobless dips to 10.1% MANILA (AFP): About 10.1 percent of the Philippines' labor force were unemployed in July, down from 13.3 percent in April, the National Statistics Office said Tuesday. The figure was also lower than the unemployment rate of 11.2 percent in the same month last year. The government issues the figures every three months. The labor force rose 6.7 percent from a year earlier to 32.6 million people, the National Statistics Office said in a statement.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP to keep growth targets
RP to keep growth targets MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is maintaining its growth targets this year despite the likely global economic fallout from the terrorist attacks against New York and the Pentagon last week, an official said Tuesday. President Gloria Arroyo's government has put in place a "set of options for dealing with any unexpected impact" of last week's attacks, including the U.S. government's response to the attack, Economic Planning Secretary Dante Canlas said.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P to look into alleged bribery case
PDI-P to look into alleged bribery case JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is to investigate an alleged bribery case involving the party's outspoken legislator, Aberson Marle Sihaloho, an executive of the party said on Tuesday. Karl Lukas Degey, the deputy chairman of PDI Perjuangan, said the party decided in a meeting on Tuesday to thoroughly investigate the case, which could tarnish the party's image.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Soft drink makers want tax axed
Soft drink makers want tax axed JAKARTA (JP): Soft drink manufacturers called on the government to revoke the 10 percent luxury tax imposed on their products arguing that they could in no way be categorized as luxury goods. Chairman of the Association of Soft Drink Industries (ASRIM) Mugijanto said in a press statement on Tuesday that soft drinks, including packaged mineral water and carbonated beverages, were consumed by all classes in society.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Government, House complete debate on new oil, gas bill
Government, House complete debate on new oil, gas bill JAKARTA (JP): The House of Representatives and the government have completed the deliberation process on the new oil and gas bill which is aimed at liberalizing the industry and ending the monopoly of state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Tuesday that the House was expected to give its final approval in the middle of next month at a plenary session.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey
RI continues to suffer lack of FDI: Survey JAKARTA (JP): Foreign investors have continued to stay away from Indonesia despite an increase in the global flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2000, according to the United Nation's World Investment Report 2001.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dosage vital in herbal medicine
Dosage vital in herbal medicine By Ridlo Aryanto YOGYAKARTA (JP): One afternoon, a patient is taken to experienced herbalist R. Broto Sudibyo in Mergangsan village in Yogyakarta. The 40-year-old Martono was in a very bad condition, too weak to walk by himself. He vomited in the herbalist's consulting room. When he urinated, his urine had blood in it.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Indonesian Midwife Association
PALEMBANG, South Sumatera: Indonesian Midwife Association chairperson, Mrs. Wastibar Moesbir, asks for security protection for midwives in handling their duties due to mounting threatens upon them recently. While Irianjaya branch had warned to pull out all midwives from remote villages. "I ask for security protection for midwives especially for those who are placed in remote villages.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
JP/Sapi
JP/Sapi TRADITIONAL TRANSPORT: The resident of the regency of Bantul, Yogyakarta, rents his cow-driven cart to transport goods. He said that that a customer paid for Rp 25,000 for transporting woods for cooking from the customer's residence to the market, while rentiung a truck could reach more than Rp 150,000 for the same distant.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Antara' to hold photo exhibition
'Antara' to hold photo exhibition JAKARTA (JP): The National Antara News Agency will hold a black and white photo exhibition under the theme Glory of the Past. A total of 30 photos will be displayed from Sept. 19 to Sept. 23 at the Antara photo journalism gallery at Jl. Antara No. 59, Pasar Baru, Central Jakarta. The photos are of unfinished artwork and documentary photographs.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
Medan teachers demand salary back-pay
Medan teachers demand salary back-pay MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP):Hundreds of teachers based in the capital of North Sumatra, Medan, thronged the mayoralty on Tuesday demanding unpaid back pay dating back to January this year. Hundreds of students from more than 60 junior and senior high schools joined the teachers grouped under the Communication Forum for Teachers' Struggle (FKPG). They insisted on meeting with Mayor Abdillah to discuss their problem.
Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB
110,000 city employees to receive back pay late
110,000 city employees to receive back pay late JAKARTA (JP): The city administration announced on Tuesday that it could not disburse six-months back pay totaling Rp 300 billion (US$3.3 million) for its 110,000 civil servants on schedule in the middle of this month due to some technical problems.